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Exploring Mistaya Canyon, a hidden gem along the Icefields Parkway. This short, family-friendly trail takes only 10-15 minutes to reach the canyon, offering incredible views and a peaceful atmosphere away from the crowds. Perfect for families or those seeking a quick nature escape.

Exploring Mistaya Canyon: A Hidden Gem Along the Icefields Parkway

Mistaya Canyon is a kid-friendly destination along Icefields Parkway, my favorite stop in Banff.
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What to Book in Juneau & Skagway With Kids (and What to Skip)

Planning an Alaskan cruise with kids? Here’s what we loved, and what we’d skip next time.

🚂 Skagway – DO:
White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
You’ll cross into Canada,don`t forget your passport!

🐾 Skagway – SKIP:
Wild Adventure Yukon (Dog Cart Ride)
This cart ride was pricey and you don`t get much time with the dogs, and definitely not a real sledding experience.

🧊 Juneau – DO:
Mendenhall Glacier + Nugget Falls Hike
Don’t miss Nugget Falls—an easy 2-mile round trip with incredible glacier views.

🐋 Juneau – DO:
Whale Watching with Alaska Travel Adventures
A thrilling and educational experience that’s great for kids.

🐟 Juneau – DO:
Gold Creek Salmon Bake
Outdoor dining in a lush forest with live music made it feel magical.

🦀 BONUS: Tracy’s King Crab Shack (Juneau)
Not an excursion, but a must! Tracy’s is the spot for fresh king crab, creamy bisque, and laid-back Alaskan vibes—right near the cruise port and totally family-friendly.

✨ Alaska is full of epic experiences—but when you`re cruising with kids, picking the right excursions makes all the difference.

📌 Save this for your cruise planning & tag a parent booking their first Alaska adventure!

#alaskawithkids #alaskacruise #cruisewithkids #hollandamericaline #familytravelblogger #cruiseexcursions #whitepassrailroad #mendenhallglacier #tracyskingcrabshack #wildadventureyukon #travelwithkids #juneau #skagway #whalewatching

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What to Book in Juneau & Skagway With Kids (and What to Skip) 
Planning an Alaskan cruise with kids? Here’s what we loved, and what we’d skip next time. 🚂 Skagway – DO: White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
You’ll cross into Canada,don't forget your passport! 🐾 Skagway – SKIP: Wild Adventure Yukon (Dog Cart Ride)
This cart ride was pricey and you don't get much time with the dogs, and definitely not a real sledding experience. 🧊 Juneau – DO: Mendenhall Glacier + Nugget Falls Hike
Don’t miss Nugget Falls—an easy 2-mile round trip with incredible glacier views. 🐋 Juneau – DO: Whale Watching with Alaska Travel Adventures
A thrilling and educational experience that’s great for kids. 🐟 Juneau – DO: Gold Creek Salmon Bake
Outdoor dining in a lush forest with live music made it feel magical. 🦀 BONUS: Tracy’s King Crab Shack (Juneau) Not an excursion, but a must! Tracy’s is the spot for fresh king crab, creamy bisque, and laid-back Alaskan vibes—right near the cruise port and totally family-friendly. ✨ Alaska is full of epic experiences—but when you're cruising with kids, picking the right excursions makes all the difference. 📌 Save this for your cruise planning & tag a parent booking their first Alaska adventure! #alaskawithkids #alaskacruise #cruisewithkids #hollandamericaline #familytravelblogger #cruiseexcursions #whitepassrailroad #mendenhallglacier #tracyskingcrabshack #wildadventureyukon #travelwithkids #juneau #skagway #whalewatching

What to Book in Juneau & Skagway With Kids (and What to Skip)

Planning an Alaskan cruise with kids? Here’s what we loved, and what we’d skip next time.

🚂 Skagway – DO:
White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
You’ll cross into Canada,don`t forget your passport!

🐾 Skagway – SKIP:
Wild Adventure Yukon (Dog Cart Ride)
This cart ride was pricey and you don`t get much time with the dogs, and definitely not a real sledding experience.

🧊 Juneau – DO:
Mendenhall Glacier + Nugget Falls Hike
Don’t miss Nugget Falls—an easy 2-mile round trip with incredible glacier views.

🐋 Juneau – DO:
Whale Watching with Alaska Travel Adventures
A thrilling and educational experience that’s great for kids.

🐟 Juneau – DO:
Gold Creek Salmon Bake
Outdoor dining in a lush forest with live music made it feel magical.

🦀 BONUS: Tracy’s King Crab Shack (Juneau)
Not an excursion, but a must! Tracy’s is the spot for fresh king crab, creamy bisque, and laid-back Alaskan vibes—right near the cruise port and totally family-friendly.

✨ Alaska is full of epic experiences—but when you`re cruising with kids, picking the right excursions makes all the difference.

📌 Save this for your cruise planning & tag a parent booking their first Alaska adventure!

#alaskawithkids #alaskacruise #cruisewithkids #hollandamericaline #familytravelblogger #cruiseexcursions #whitepassrailroad #mendenhallglacier #tracyskingcrabshack #wildadventureyukon #travelwithkids #juneau #skagway #whalewatching ...

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No one talks about this part of getting to the Maldives… 😅✈️🌴
From the Malé airport to the seaplane terminal to a resort lounge that almost made up for the stress—we were sweaty, jet lagged, and hanging on by a thread.

A 40-minute seaplane flight might sound magical…
But try it with a toddler in your lap, no AC, and tight space 😬

Hot, humid, anxious—and unforgettable.

Because let’s be real: family travel isn’t always picture-perfect.

✨Would you fly 20+ hours (and a seaplane) for paradise?

📌 Save this for your future Maldives trip.
💬 Tag a fellow travel parent who gets it!

#maldiveswithkids #seaplanetravel #maldivestravel #familytraveltruths #travelmomlife #luxuryfamilytravel #maldivesislands #longhaultravel #miniluxetravelers #travelwithkids #momlifetravelstyle #honestfamilytravel #explorepage #sunsiyamresorts

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No one talks about this part of getting to the Maldives… 😅✈️🌴 From the Malé airport to the seaplane terminal to a resort lounge that almost made up for the stress—we were sweaty, jet lagged, and hanging on by a thread. A 40-minute seaplane flight might sound magical…
But try it with a toddler in your lap, no AC, and tight space 😬 
Hot, humid, anxious—and unforgettable. 
Because let’s be real: family travel isn’t always picture-perfect. ✨Would you fly 20+ hours (and a seaplane) for paradise? 📌 Save this for your future Maldives trip.
💬 Tag a fellow travel parent who gets it! #maldiveswithkids #seaplanetravel #maldivestravel #familytraveltruths #travelmomlife #luxuryfamilytravel #maldivesislands #longhaultravel #miniluxetravelers #travelwithkids #momlifetravelstyle #honestfamilytravel #explorepage #sunsiyamresorts

No one talks about this part of getting to the Maldives… 😅✈️🌴
From the Malé airport to the seaplane terminal to a resort lounge that almost made up for the stress—we were sweaty, jet lagged, and hanging on by a thread.

A 40-minute seaplane flight might sound magical…
But try it with a toddler in your lap, no AC, and tight space 😬

Hot, humid, anxious—and unforgettable.

Because let’s be real: family travel isn’t always picture-perfect.

✨Would you fly 20+ hours (and a seaplane) for paradise?

📌 Save this for your future Maldives trip.
💬 Tag a fellow travel parent who gets it!

#maldiveswithkids #seaplanetravel #maldivestravel #familytraveltruths #travelmomlife #luxuryfamilytravel #maldivesislands #longhaultravel #miniluxetravelers #travelwithkids #momlifetravelstyle #honestfamilytravel #explorepage #sunsiyamresorts ...

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Thinking of booking a Maldives trip but unsure about the weather?

Here’s what we actually experienced:
☀️ Mostly sunny days with calm, glassy waters (hello, dreamy overwater villa views)
⛅ A few clouds in the afternoons
🌧️ Light rain showers, often overnight or early morning—gone as quickly as they came

So don’t stress if you see “rain” in the forecast. In paradise, it usually means a passing sprinkle and an even more beautiful sunset. 🌅✨

We were met with calm, clear waters, tropical vibes, and just enough rain to keep things cozy. So if you`re stressing about the forecast—don’t. The Maldives has a way of being magical no matter what.

#maldivesweather #tropicalvacation #luxuryfamilytravel #travelwithkids #islandvacation #overwatervilla #maldivesislands #familytravelblogger #vacationplanning
#bucketlisttravel

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Thinking of booking a Maldives trip but unsure about the weather? 
Here’s what we actually experienced: ☀️ Mostly sunny days with calm, glassy waters (hello, dreamy overwater villa views)
⛅ A few clouds in the afternoons
🌧️ Light rain showers, often overnight or early morning—gone as quickly as they came So don’t stress if you see “rain” in the forecast. In paradise, it usually means a passing sprinkle and an even more beautiful sunset. 🌅✨ We were met with calm, clear waters, tropical vibes, and just enough rain to keep things cozy. So if you're stressing about the forecast—don’t. The Maldives has a way of being magical no matter what. #maldivesweather #tropicalvacation #luxuryfamilytravel #travelwithkids #islandvacation #overwatervilla #maldivesislands #familytravelblogger #vacationplanning #bucketlisttravel

Thinking of booking a Maldives trip but unsure about the weather?

Here’s what we actually experienced:
☀️ Mostly sunny days with calm, glassy waters (hello, dreamy overwater villa views)
⛅ A few clouds in the afternoons
🌧️ Light rain showers, often overnight or early morning—gone as quickly as they came

So don’t stress if you see “rain” in the forecast. In paradise, it usually means a passing sprinkle and an even more beautiful sunset. 🌅✨

We were met with calm, clear waters, tropical vibes, and just enough rain to keep things cozy. So if you`re stressing about the forecast—don’t. The Maldives has a way of being magical no matter what.

#maldivesweather #tropicalvacation #luxuryfamilytravel #travelwithkids #islandvacation #overwatervilla #maldivesislands #familytravelblogger #vacationplanning
#bucketlisttravel ...

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Final flight: ✈️ Seaplane touchdown in the Maldives.

Ever seen a boat-car in turquoise water like this?

👇Tag someone who needs an island escape and save this for future bucket list travel.

📍Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives

#maldivesislands #seaplanetravel #familytravelgoals #luxurytravelwithkids #turquoisewater #maldivesresort #longhaultravel #bucketlisttrip #visitmaldives

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Final flight: ✈️ Seaplane touchdown in the Maldives. 
Ever seen a boat-car in turquoise water like this? 👇Tag someone who needs an island escape and save this for future bucket list travel. 📍Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives 
#maldivesislands #seaplanetravel #familytravelgoals #luxurytravelwithkids #turquoisewater #maldivesresort #longhaultravel #bucketlisttrip #visitmaldives

Final flight: ✈️ Seaplane touchdown in the Maldives.

Ever seen a boat-car in turquoise water like this?

👇Tag someone who needs an island escape and save this for future bucket list travel.

📍Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives

#maldivesislands #seaplanetravel #familytravelgoals #luxurytravelwithkids #turquoisewater #maldivesresort #longhaultravel #bucketlisttrip #visitmaldives ...

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When your kids realize the buffet chef can make any pancake they dream up… it’s Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll every. single. morning. 🥞🎀

Custom pancake art = peak vacation parenting win.

Fun, kid-friendly, and keeps everyone full (and happy) before 9am 😅💯

Pancake dreams served daily at📍Iru Restaurant, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi (Maldives)
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When your kids realize the buffet chef can make any pancake they dream up… it’s Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll every. single. morning. 🥞🎀 Custom pancake art = peak vacation parenting win. 
Fun, kid-friendly, and keeps everyone full (and happy) before 9am 😅💯 Pancake dreams served daily at📍Iru Restaurant, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi (Maldives) . . . custompancakes, familytravel, kidfriendlyvacation, hellokittypancake, cinnamorollpancake, breakfastbuffet, madefreshdaily, sanriokids, vacationmomlife, pancakeart, travelwithkids, resortbreakfast, vacationmemories, breakfastgoals, momtravelblogger

When your kids realize the buffet chef can make any pancake they dream up… it’s Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll every. single. morning. 🥞🎀

Custom pancake art = peak vacation parenting win.

Fun, kid-friendly, and keeps everyone full (and happy) before 9am 😅💯

Pancake dreams served daily at📍Iru Restaurant, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi (Maldives)
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custompancakes, familytravel, kidfriendlyvacation, hellokittypancake, cinnamorollpancake, breakfastbuffet, madefreshdaily, sanriokids, vacationmomlife, pancakeart, travelwithkids, resortbreakfast, vacationmemories, breakfastgoals, momtravelblogger ...

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Because who says the Maldives is just for honeymooners?

The beach was dreamy, the water was bluer than our jet-lagged under-eyes, and yes… our 3-year-old took many long naps. 🙌💤

📍Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives

✅ Family-friendly travel tips coming soon!
💾 Save this for your dream vacation planning.
👶 Tag a parent who’s ready for a beach escape (with or without the littles).

#sunsiyamirufushi #maldiveswithkids #familytravelblogger #maldivesresort #luxuryfamilytravel #maldivesislands #travelwithkids #familyvacationideas #kidfriendlyresort #tropicalvacation #parentingonvacation #travelmomlife #reelfamilytravel #familybeachvacation #bucketlistfamily #visitmaldives

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Because who says the Maldives is just for honeymooners? The beach was dreamy, the water was bluer than our jet-lagged under-eyes, and yes… our 3-year-old took many long naps. 🙌💤 📍Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives 
✅ Family-friendly travel tips coming soon!
💾 Save this for your dream vacation planning.
👶 Tag a parent who’s ready for a beach escape (with or without the littles). #sunsiyamirufushi #maldiveswithkids #familytravelblogger #maldivesresort #luxuryfamilytravel #maldivesislands #travelwithkids #familyvacationideas #kidfriendlyresort #tropicalvacation #parentingonvacation #travelmomlife #reelfamilytravel #familybeachvacation #bucketlistfamily #visitmaldives

Because who says the Maldives is just for honeymooners?

The beach was dreamy, the water was bluer than our jet-lagged under-eyes, and yes… our 3-year-old took many long naps. 🙌💤

📍Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives

✅ Family-friendly travel tips coming soon!
💾 Save this for your dream vacation planning.
👶 Tag a parent who’s ready for a beach escape (with or without the littles).

#sunsiyamirufushi #maldiveswithkids #familytravelblogger #maldivesresort #luxuryfamilytravel #maldivesislands #travelwithkids #familyvacationideas #kidfriendlyresort #tropicalvacation #parentingonvacation #travelmomlife #reelfamilytravel #familybeachvacation #bucketlistfamily #visitmaldives ...

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We rarely get a night out without the kids… but when the Lakers are in the playoffs? We’re there. 💜💛

Parents, what’s your idea of the ultimate date night?👇

#lakersdate #nbaplayoffs #parentdate #lakersplayoffs #momanddadtime #lakeshow #familytravelblogger #datenight #lakersnation #playoffenergy #dateideas #momlifeunfiltered

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We rarely get a night out without the kids… but when the Lakers are in the playoffs? We’re there. 💜💛 
Parents, what’s your idea of the ultimate date night?👇 #lakersdate #nbaplayoffs #parentdate #lakersplayoffs #momanddadtime #lakeshow #familytravelblogger #datenight #lakersnation #playoffenergy #dateideas #momlifeunfiltered

We rarely get a night out without the kids… but when the Lakers are in the playoffs? We’re there. 💜💛

Parents, what’s your idea of the ultimate date night?👇

#lakersdate #nbaplayoffs #parentdate #lakersplayoffs #momanddadtime #lakeshow #familytravelblogger #datenight #lakersnation #playoffenergy #dateideas #momlifeunfiltered ...

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Who knew an 8-hour layover could leave us feeling recharged?
Doha delivered: indoor playgrounds, luxury lounges, and just enough fun to get us through the next flight.

Find indoor play areas at Hamad International near:
Gate A3 (Concourse A)
B4 (Concourse B)
C1–C3, C8, C12 (Concourse C)
Each has climbing structures, screens, and interactive fun for kids.

For sensory-friendly or those needing specialized space, check out the calming Muzn Lounge near Gate C7.

Save this for your next long layover in Doha and follow for more travel hacks with kids ✈️

#dohalayover #travelwithkids #familytraveltips #qatarairways #hamadinternationalairport #layoverwithkids #luxurylayover #airportplaygrounds #almourjanlounge #kidfriendlytravel #familytravelreel #travelhackswithkids #dohawithkids

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Who knew an 8-hour layover could leave us feeling recharged? Doha delivered: indoor playgrounds, luxury lounges, and just enough fun to get us through the next flight. Find indoor play areas at Hamad International near: Gate A3 (Concourse A) B4 (Concourse B) C1–C3, C8, C12 (Concourse C) Each has climbing structures, screens, and interactive fun for kids. For sensory-friendly or those needing specialized space, check out the calming Muzn Lounge near Gate C7. Save this for your next long layover in Doha and follow for more travel hacks with kids ✈️ #dohalayover #travelwithkids #familytraveltips #qatarairways #hamadinternationalairport #layoverwithkids #luxurylayover #airportplaygrounds #almourjanlounge #kidfriendlytravel #familytravelreel #travelhackswithkids #dohawithkids

Who knew an 8-hour layover could leave us feeling recharged?
Doha delivered: indoor playgrounds, luxury lounges, and just enough fun to get us through the next flight.

Find indoor play areas at Hamad International near:
Gate A3 (Concourse A)
B4 (Concourse B)
C1–C3, C8, C12 (Concourse C)
Each has climbing structures, screens, and interactive fun for kids.

For sensory-friendly or those needing specialized space, check out the calming Muzn Lounge near Gate C7.

Save this for your next long layover in Doha and follow for more travel hacks with kids ✈️

#dohalayover #travelwithkids #familytraveltips #qatarairways #hamadinternationalairport #layoverwithkids #luxurylayover #airportplaygrounds #almourjanlounge #kidfriendlytravel #familytravelreel #travelhackswithkids #dohawithkids ...

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