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An image of the beach at Occidental Grand Xcaret in Riviera Maya, Mexico - all inclusive family resorts — Occidental Grand Xcaret

Fab Five All Inclusive Family Resorts

Families that Play Together With busy schedules filled with work, school and extracurricular activities, it can be a challenge to spend time together as a family. Sometimes you just have to get away from all the busyness of life and a family vacation is a great opportunity to do just that. Some of the best family vacations we’ve had with our four children happened at all inclusive family resorts. When the food and activities are included, everyone in the family can enjoy the holiday. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. How to …

September 27, 2018

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An image of the beach and pools at Occidental Grand Nuevo Vallarta - all inclusive family vacations — Occidental Grand Nuevo Vallarta

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Great All Inclusive Family Vacations

How to Book Fun All Inclusive Family Resorts Open up any travel brochure or search the internet and you will find hundreds of all inclusive family vacations to places like Mexico, Jamaica, Cuba or the Dominican Republic. If you look at the pictures, one resort looks just as good as the next and it is difficult to tell the difference. But those who have visited an all-inclusive resort can attest to the fact that there are good resorts and mediocre resorts and choosing the right resort makes all the difference to your vacation experience – especially when you’re traveling with your family. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, …

September 24, 2018

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There is something incredibly intrepid about the notion of driving yourself across Africa watching an ever-changing landscape filled with elephants, giraffes, lions and other wildlife roll past your window. — elephants in Etosha National Park in Namibia.

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African Adventures on a Self Drive Safari

There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Self Drive Safari in Namibia There is something incredibly intrepid about the notion of driving yourself across Africa watching an ever-changing landscape filled with elephants, giraffes, lions and other wildlife roll past your window. It’s an epic road trip that is only possible in a few of Africa’s safest countries. Related: If you like articles and pictures of wildlife, check out our post about the Top Ten Galapagos Islands Animals. Namibia’s Etosha National Park Etosha National Park spans an area of more than 22,200 square km …

September 19, 2018

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An image of a polar bear resting on the shores of the Hudson Bay near Churchill, Manitoba — When slushy ice starts to form in Hudson Bay, polar bears begin to gather near Churchill, Manitoba.

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Churchill Polar Bear Tours

October to November is the prime time for Churchill polar bear tours. A stay at Churchill Northern Studies Centre (CNSC) is a great way to see and learn about polar bears and other Arctic species. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Why is Churchill the Polar Bear Capital of the World? When slushy ice starts to form in Hudson Bay, polar bears begin to gather near Churchill, Manitoba. It’s a phenomenon that’s been occurring for centuries. The bears gather here because ice forms sooner than it does in other places in the …

September 10, 2018

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An image of an orange sunrise over the bird-filled lagoon at Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize — Sunrise is the best time to explore the lagoon at Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize.

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Best Bird Watching Holidays – Birding in Belize

Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary If you want to see birds, sometimes you have to get up with them. That’s why the most popular birding tour at the Bird’s Eye View Lodge is the one that happens at first light. Our boat was completely full of passengers when we pulled away from the dock at 545 am. The 16,400 acres of lagoons, creeks and wetlands in Audubon-protected Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary were teeming with wildlife and most importantly bird life. That’s what makes this special place one of the best spots for birding in Belize and one of the world’s best destinations for bird watching holidays. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one …

September 8, 2018

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An image of a troll doll on a tree — Troll dolls mark the trail to Troll Falls.

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Hiking to Troll Falls

Troll Falls is one of the quick and easy Kananaskis hikes that has a stunning payoff. Not far from Kananaskis Village in Alberta, Canada, this hike is only 3.4 km round-trip with basically no elevation change – something that’s hard to find in the Canadian Rockies. The hike can be completed in 1 to 2 hours and has a rewarding view of a stunning waterfall at the end! There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Related: Check out our post about the Prairie Mountain Hike. Troll Falls – One of the Top Family-Friendly Kananaskis Hikes …

August 27, 2018

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Bird Watching in San Blas, Nayarit

How to have a Big Day in Mexico There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Birding is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in the world and some of the best bird watching in Mexico is near the tiny fishing village of San Blas, Nayarit. San Blas is located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico about a three-hour drive from Puerto Vallarta. Competitive birders have long known that birding in San Blas is a good way to score a big day or a big year record. For a big day record, a birder …

August 19, 2018

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White Pass Railroad Train Adventure

The White Pass Railroad Serviced the Klondike Gold Rush The White Pass railroad carried many prospectors during the Klondike Gold Rush and today it is an Alaska cruise shore excursion and a popular day trip for visitors to the Yukon. There are several ticket options available and many people who purchase a train ticket from Skagway only do the short White Pass section of the journey. While it is a scenic journey, it’s better if you go all the way to Carcross, Yukon. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Gold in the Klondike …

August 17, 2018

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Articles, Outdoor Adventure

Siffleur Falls and Meadow Hike

Siffleur Falls is a fun, family friendly hike located in Alberta in the Canadian Rockies with a low difficulty rating and rewarding views. The round trip hike is about 8 km long but there is only about 150 m elevation gain. The lack of elevation change and wide path makes for an easy and rewarding hike with great views. Related: Check out our post about the Troll Falls Hike in Kananaskis, Alberta. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Getting to Siffleur Falls Staging Area The Siffleur Falls trailhead is located off of the …

August 8, 2018

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The Best Kept Secrets in the Canadian Rockies

Are there any secrets in the Canadian Rockies? Some descriptive phrases are used so frequently in destination marketing they have become clichés that end up losing all meaning. When you hear them too many times, you stop paying attention. Such is the case with the phrase “the best kept secret.” With all the modes of communication available in our modern world, there are few places that can accurately use this phrase. Despite this, many attractions, hotels, restaurants and destinations have it plastered all over their advertisements, websites and Facebook pages. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra …

July 24, 2018

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