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Sunwing Airline Review – The Good, the Bad, and Inbetween

Sunwing Airlines is a popular Canadian airline owned by Westjet. It offers flights from Canada and the U.S to over 45 destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Florida, and Central America. I’ve flown with Sunwing several times, most recently on a trip out to Cancun, Mexico. Sunwing is often known for its affordable vacation packages, but what is it actually like to fly with them? In this Sunwing airline review, I’ll break down my personal experience, so you know what to expect before booking your next getaway. 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. Thanks …

Kelsey Olsen
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An image of a bus driving along a section of the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada - Alberta road trips
An image of a bus driving along a section of the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada – Alberta road trips
Alberta, Articles, Canada, Canada Provinces, Experiences, Things To Do, Travel Tips

From Banff to Jasper – A Complete Guide to Canada’s Most Spectacular Drive

The Banff to Jasper drive along the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93) is one of the most scenic journeys on the planet and is the ultimate Canadian Rockies road trip. You’ll drive past impossibly blue lakes, cascading waterfalls, towering mountain peaks and over a hundred glaciers. There’s a good chance you’ll spot wildlife on the drive from Banff to Jasper or the Jasper to Banff drive- it’s equally good in either direction. There aren’t many places in the world where you can see so much in just 288 kilometres (179 miles). If you rushed it, you could do this drive in three-and-a-half hours, but why would you? There is so much to see and do along the way that you should …

Debbie Olsen
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An image of Kaanapali Beach in Maui, Hawaii. - Travel more and pay less
An image of Kaanapali Beach in Maui, Hawaii.
Articles, Travel Better, Travel Tips

10 Ways to Travel More and Pay Less

Travel is a great way to broaden your horizons, meet new people and get real-life education and experience. Let’s face it, sometimes it’s nice to escape every day life and experience something new. It’s a little miracle when you walk onto an airplane in snowy, cold weather and step off a few hours later in a land of sunshine and palm trees. And who doesn’t want more miracles in their life? Many people would like to travel more, but they’re limited by budget and time. Here are ten suggestions for how you can travel more, use less vacation days and pay less. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, …

Debbie Olsen
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An image of the beach at Occidental Grand Xcaret in Riviera Maya, Mexico - all inclusive family resorts
Occidental Grand Xcaret
Articles, Travel Better

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 …

Debbie Olsen
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Articles, Luxury Travel

Top Sites to Explore at the Atlantis Resort – Paradise Island, Bahamas

Enjoy Some Guilty Pleasure at Atlantis Resort I have a guilty pleasure – something I like to do, but I really shouldn’t.  Whenever I see a high end watch or jewelry store in an over-the-top luxurious destination, I like to pop inside and see their most expensive watch or diamond necklace and try it on if possible. Sometimes I’ll take selfies of myself wearing the items. For some reason this amuses me. Some destinations are better than others for indulging my weird little fetish. I’ve tried on diamond encrusted Rolex watches in Switzerland, an emerald and diamond necklace in the south of France and a beautiful designer watch that was worth more than my house in a high end shop …

Debbie Olsen
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Travel Better, Travel Tips

Phone Photography – Tips to Take Better Smartphone Photos

When you Leave your Good Camera Behind Have you ever gone to the airport and left something important behind? As I stood at the counter checking in for a red-eye flight, I realized I was missing something. My son had dropped me off and I had left my camera equipment in the backseat of his car. Since his cell phone was dead, there was no way to contact him. I was visiting three tropical islands on one trip and the only camera I had was the one on my lousy smartphone.  Nobody ever bought that particular model of smartphone for its camera capabilities. To be honest, it was an antique in the smartphone world. Since I didn’t have any other …

Debbie Olsen
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