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Amazing Dinosaur Safari Not to be Missed! | Kid-friendly events near Toronto
Things to do near Toronto with kids: Drive Thru Dinosaurs Live Event at Safari Niagara
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10 Weekend Getaways from Toronto with Kids (2026 Guide)
Ontario is full of easy weekend getaways from Toronto, and we’ve tried a lot of them with our daughter, from a long weekend in Belleville to a winter stay at Sauble Beach. Most of these trips happened when she was little (she’s 9 now), so you’ll find notes on what worked with younger kids, plus drive times, the best season to go, and what we’d do differently. Drive times are approximate. Weekend getaways from Toronto at a glance Trip Approx. drive Day trip or overnight Good to know Barrie ~1.5 h Day trip Waterfront picnic stop Niagara Falls ~1.5 h Either Consider buying annual parking pass; it might tun out…
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Top 5 Free Things to Do in 24 Hours in Washington DC
When we decided to spend our winter break in New Jersey, visiting Washington wasn’t a part of the plan with a toddler in tow. But we’re so happy that the weather was kind to us, and we took a day trip to see this diverse city that has so much to offer. Washington is a 3-hours drive away from New Jersey. Staring around 7 in the morning, we had ample time to explore the city. Here’s a list of options for free things to see in Washington DC in a day. 1. Museum Hopping Wait up. Don’t strike off this point, saying you don’t like museums! The famous Smithsonian…
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Durga Pujo 2017: Top 5 Places to Visit in Delhi
Durga Pujo. The essence of the festival is to worship the female force without whom the world will come at a standstill. Durga Pujo is most famous in Bengal but is celebrated pan India. For Bengalis nothing can come closer to the pandals of Kolkata but we have tried to manage a list of 5 places where you can feel the magic of Durga Pujo in Delhi. Kashmere Gate Delhi Durga Puja Samiti, also known as the Kashmere Gate Durga Puja, is the oldest community Durga Puja in Delhi. It started in the year of 1910 at Roshanpura Kali Mandir, Delhi. At Delhi Durga Puja Samiti, Maa Durga’s idol is…
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This is so cool: A picnic by the pool!
We at Blue Sky Dreamers love picnics! We recently told you about top 10 cool picnic spots in Delhi. And while we were at it, Hyatt Regency Mumbai told us about their awesome picnic by the pool idea. The hotel organized one recently and post its success, there are plans to host it again soon. What’s on the menu? Keeping in mind the outdoor setting, the hotel offers a picnic starter kit, which included assorted morning bakeries, sandwiches, salads, fruits, refreshing juices and thermos filled with coffee & tea. The brunch menu consists of grills, wraps & rolls, burgers & hot-dogs, eggs made to order and desserts along with…
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10 Best Picnic Spots in and around Delhi
Ditch your plans to visit the mall this weekend and plan a day out with your family and friends. Sumedha Bhatia lists 10 best picnic spots in and around Delhi for you to enjoy a day full of activities and quality time with your loved ones. Pratapgarh Farms Located near the railway station, Gwalison Road in Jhajjar, Haryana, Pratapgarh Farms promises you a rejuvenating day full of fun games and activities. Pratapgarh Farms takes you back to the roots with a village-like setting, entertaining activities and basic food. You’ll find here cuisines from Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan to appease your taste buds. The large number of activities include: bungee jumping,…
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A Spa That Combines Martial Arts!
Kalari Massage at Neo Veda Spa, Delhi The idea of combining martial arts with a massage does not sounds very relaxing, does it? Try the Kalari massage at Neo Veda Spa and you’ll be proven wrong. A massage that works on body as well as mind, Kalari is a traditional massage from South India. In ancient times, northern Kerala invented a system of massage that helped warriors strengthen not just their bodies but minds as well. Associated with the martial art form ‘Kalaripayattu’, the massage was called Kalari. Healing therapies are paired with martial arts not just in India but all over Asia. Kalari is one of the most popular massages to…
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Tips for First Time Spa Goers
Hesitating to go to a spa for the first time? Have queries about spa etiquette? We have got Jasmine Maan – Manager, Shanaya Spa at Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi to exclusively shares tips for first time spa visitors. The full form of ‘Spa’ is solus per aquas which mean enhancing your health with the medium of water, the procedure for turning the body-soul stress free and energetic. Let’s first take a look at the benefits of a spa: Advantages of a Spa Treatment Spa therapy fills in oxygen and speeds up the blood circulation in body. Apart from relieving off fatigue and providing relief from mental tension, it strengthens muscular, skeletal and circulatory,…
