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Safari Niagara Concerts are heating up this Summer!

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Summer means getting out and enjoying attractions, good food and entertainment and Safari Niagara concerts have lined up some amazing artists for the Summer of 2013! Just a 10 minute drive from Niagara Falls, Stevensville is a small community that is home to Safari Niagara, a 100-acre zoo featuring numerous exotic animals. Within the gates of this zoo, is an amazing outdoor amphitheatre perfect for Safari Niagara concerts. Concession service, a beer tent and live bands under the stars is a perfect way to spend a warm Summer evening! It’s the 10th year of live concerts at the 90,000-square-foot amphitheatre. It’s one of the largest concert venues in the region with accommodations to fit up to 4,500 people.

This year for 2013, Safari Niagara concerts have some great Canadian favourites lined up. Here is a list of their upcoming concert listings. Click the artists for ticket information and to purchase tickets online:
Saturday, July 13th at 5:00pm: The Trews & Finger 11
Friday, July 26th at 8:00pm: Colin James
Friday, August 9th at 8:00pm: The Sheepdogs and 54-40
Saturday, August 24th at 8:00pm: The Great Big Sea 20th Anniversary Tour
Take advantage of purchasing Safari Niagara concerts online…if you buy in a group bulk pass of 5 tickets as part of the Early Bird special, the 6th person (and usually the designated driver) gets in for FREE!
Here is a video featuring the first band at Safari Niagara, “the Trews” and their song “The World I Know”:

A Day of fun on US!
What a better way to reward you and your loved one before the Safari Niagara concerts than a day of fun on Clifton Hill and Safari Niagara? You can’t visit Niagara Falls without avoiding the “Street of fun by the Falls”, Clifton Hill! This street is a buzz of action that leads you right down to the majestic Niagara Falls. Similar to a miniature Las Vegas with all the lights and sounds of entertainment, there is something for everyone! Shopping, dining and attractions such as the Niagara Skywheel will make you feel like a kid again and you’ll want to spend hours on Clifton Hill taking it all in. The Clifton Hill Fun Pass is the bast value going at half the cost of individual ticket prices. At $25.95+tax for Adults and $19.95+tax for Children, this pass gets you all the hottest Niagara Falls attractions! It includes the Niagara Skywheel (or TWO admissions to the Niagara Skywheel if you purchase online by clicking here ), the Movieland Wax Museum, the XD Ride Theatre, Ghostblasters Dark Ride, game tokens for the Great Canadian Midway and your choice of either outdoor Dinosaur Adventure Golf or indoor Galaxy Golf.

All those attractions will work up an appetite, so what better way to unwind and rest your feet than a bite to eat at Boston Pizza Clifton Hill? People watch and sit out on the patio with a drink from the bar and order off the menu of over 100 delicious choices. There’s nothing better than that, right? Wrong! The only thing that beats a day of fun on Clifton Hill with 2 Clifton Hill Fun Passes, something to eat at Boston Pizza Clifton Hill ($50 value) and entry for 2 to Safari Niagara …is it on US!! Simply “like” and “share” this blog on Facebook and you are automatically entered for a mini getaway for the day for two. Find a babysitter and enjoy a day to de-stress and feel like a kid again!  The winner will be randomly selected by myself on Monday, July 8th, 2013 at 10:00 am.
Want to spend the night? The Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Hotel is still offering 15% off select dates in July, but they are filling up quick. Check out this discounted availability online by clicking here and take advantage of a hotel apart from the rest for close proximity to all the Clifton Hill attractions and a short 5 minute walk down the street to view the Falls!
With Safari Niagara concerts in full-swing and plenty of entertainment this Summer (including free concerts and fireworks every Friday, Sunday and Holidays down at Queen Victoria Park), there’s no shortage of things to do in Niagara Falls! Stay connected to me via this blog and the social media channels listed below to stay up-to-date on community events…and more contest giveaways like the one above! Good luck, and remember all you have to do is “like” and “share” this blog to be entered into the current contest.

Christine
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Bluesfest Ticket Giveaway – Rumours Event

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Guest who’s giving away Bluesfest tickets??
Canada Day is just around the corner and Rumours Nightclub is bringing you another great event!! Paying homage to our nations capital I figured it would only make sense to tie in Ottawa to this event. I originally thought of giving away a pair of bus passes and a night stay but then I discovered the Ottawa Bluesfest!!!
Prior to this event I had no idea what the Bluesfest even was… Thank god for my DJ. For those who don’t know DJ Oz-E’s hometown is Ottawa and when I was putting this event together I spoke to Oz-E asking him what’s there to do in Ottawa as pair of bus passes sound so boring, not to mention cheap. He mentioned the Bluesfest and the rest is history.

To give you the Coles note version of the festival, it all began in 1994 when 5,000 people showed up for an outdoor music festival somewhere in Ottawa. That 5,000 then has now grown to 300,000 today… You can call this the Canadian version of Coachella/Bonnaroo.
The festival goes on for 10 days. Tickets are sold 10 different ways with another 10 different packages. Check out this link for full ticket details: http://ottawabluesfest.ca/tickets/. The name is little misleading. Yes they there will be some blues bands but you will also find rock, pop, folk and all kinds of other genres of music.

For example this year some of the artists that will be playing are The Black Keys, Wu-Tang Clan, Fun, Rush and B.B King. That’s just to name a few as there are over 200 bands/artists playing this year.

Now there’s only one thing left to do… come down to Rumours and win you a pair of tickets! The event will be on Sunday June 30th. There will be a small cover charge of $5. DJ Oz-E will be at the helm spinning your favorite dance, hip-hop and top 40 mixes. Check out our website or FB page for more details. You can find our links at the bottom of this blog. There will also be a guest list to sign up on to help avoid the line up.
 
Thanks for reading…
Raf
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Niagara Falls Deals: Cheap s*#t on Clifton Hill!

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First off, I would like to say how pleased I am on the feedback I received from my first cheap s*#t post on Niagara Falls Deals. Keep them coming! I had a ton of suggestions, and a few of them pertained to right here on Clifton Hill, so this follow-up blog is using a few of your findings (as well as my own) of cheap findings right under our noses. Tourists can benefit from this post, as there is no way you can travel to Niagara Falls without funneling through this massive entertainment district.
Scenario: you have decided to come to Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls for a vacation, or even just a night out as a local to take in the scene. You are willing to spend money, but without the stigma of paying tourist prices! Not to worry, Clifton Hill does offer legitimate great Niagara Falls deals. With a little digging, it’s easy to find some fantastic Niagara Falls deals within a city known for its majestic beauty and within a street known world-wide as the “Street of Fun by the Falls”!
Drink a lot, save a lot more!
When you go out for drinks you are probably used to spending anywhere between $5-7 for a bottle of domestic beer. It’s pretty commonplace now to expect that $20 will get you maybe 2 drinks and enough for a pop…3 beers if you don’t tip heavy. Right now, Kelsey’s Clifton Hill during the busy, Summer months is offering a bucket of 5 Coor’s Light beers for $16.99!! That works out to be $3.40 per beer! Compare that with the money you spend outside the tourism district at your local pub and I’m willing to bet…actually, guarantee, that you are saving a huge amount of money. Only now you can throw in that instead of sitting beside Brian the neighbourhood drunk, you have free LIVE entertainment that Kelsey’s offers every night during the Summer. Sit out on the patio, enjoy the beautiful weather, drink some good cheap s*#t, people watch, make some new friends and enjoy live bands…all for $16.99…and that can be for 2 people unless you want to drink the 5 beers on your own, in which case go for it!

Looking for another good hot spot on Clifton Hill for cheap drinks and great Niagara Falls deals? Check out Boston Pizza! Not only is this bar Niagara’s premiere sports bar in the tourism district and has been since it opened, but it’s also the place to go for nightly entertainment! It’s unique from all the other Boston Pizza’s as it’s located within a 70,000 square foot entertainment complex called the Great Canadian Midway. The arcade features over 300 arcade games, and Boston Pizza Clifton Hill is in the centre of it all surrounded by games, billiards and connected to Strike Rock N Bowl , the restaurant’s only 14 lane, 10-pin bowling alley!
On Saturday, June 15th, 2013, Boston Pizza Clifton Hill will be holding its Boston Pizza Beach Party event! This event is set to kick-off Summer with prizes for best beachwear, a limbo contest, Corona girls and Corona specials all night long beginning at 9:00 p.m. Get a bucket of 5 Corona’s for $25!! Now THAT is a great Niagara Falls deal!

Let’s not forget everyone’s Canadian favourite…Tim Hortons!! Just because you are on Clifton Hill doesn’t mean the same rules don’t apply. All Summer long, Tim’s is offering $1.00 small drinks. Iced coffee, iced lattes, iced mocha lattes, flavoured ice lattes and original or raspberry lemonade are all featured and all for only $1.00! Not that you needed another incentive to go to Tim Hortons, but drinking that cheap in a place located a 3 minute walk to the Falls? Priceless.

Treats for cheap, cheap, CHEAP!
The Fantasy Fudge Factory has something for the person with a sweet-tooth and I compared their prices online with leading competitors and they really do offer the best value…great quality, made fresh right on site and more for your buck. Take their candy apples for instance. ANY flavour, not just a plain ol’ candy apple for $3.49! Dipped in chocolate, chocolate with nuts, caramel, you name it…all for $3.49! Some leading competitors are charging $6-7.

No way can you walk into the Fantasy Fudge Factory without your kids squaking for something to eat. I’ve tried it with my 2 year old and it has yet to happen where we have left empty-handed. They have a brand new Niagara Falls deal where you can purchase 3 of the items shown below for $6! You’re not breaking the bank and you can get 3 kids smiling, or 2 kids and yourself content for super cheap!

Entertainment for LESS!!
I swear to you, the Clifton Hill Fun Pass truly is the cheapest entertainment value for what you get! Just check out travel sites such as Trip Advisor and you will see for yourself the popularity and word-of-mouth positive feedback that attractions such as the Niagara Skywheel, the Great Canadian Midway and Dinosaur Adventure Golf receive. All of which have received Trip Advisor’s Award of Excellence, and all of which are featured in the Clifton Hill Fun Pass. And there’s more. You also get the Movieland Wax Museum, Ghostbalsters Dark Ride and the XD 6-Dimensional Ride Theatre ! If you don’t want to play outdoor miniature golf, there is also Galaxy Golf that is an indoor glow-in-the-dark course that you can choose to do instead of the outdoor course. That’s 5 attractions, plus tokens to play in the Great Canadian Midway for only $25.95 for Adults and $19.95 for Children. That’s a 50% off retail cost and as an additional bonus, if you purchase the Clifton Hill Fun Pass via clicking here you get an added Niagara Skywheel admission! Venture on the ride for a bird’s eye view of the majestic Falls during the day and night for different perspectives.
So there you have it. There really is some cheap s*#t on Clifton Hill! If you know of any great Niagara Falls deals please stay connected to me and under this blog there is a comment section. I will choose some of the best deals and blog about them OR tweet your suggestions to me @cliftonhill with the hashtag #s*#t. Saving money is important to you and finding the best Niagara Falls deals are equally as important to me!

Christine
www.cliftonhill.com
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Last Minute Great Niagara Falls Hotel Deals for the May Long Weekend!

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Why choose the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill?
The Comfort Inn Clifton Hill features an assortment of Niagara Falls hotel deals that will be sure to enhance your vacation or getaway to Niagara Falls. Located right in the heart of the tourism district, this hotel offers great rates at a premium location right on Clifton Hill; just a 5 minute walk from the greatest Niagara Falls attraction itself — the majestic Niagara Falls. This hotel appeals to all ages, from young college kids looking to stay at an inexpensive hotel close to local nightlife such as Boston Pizza Clifton Hill and Rumours Nightclub to families aiming for family fun that want to be close to all the Niagara Falls attractions such as those offered in the Clifton Hill Fun Pass and the Maid of the Mist, to retired seniors looking for a more picturesque Niagara Falls vacation checking out the Niagara Parks attractions such as the Whirlpool Aero Car and the Butterfly Conservatory. The Comfort Inn Clifton Hill offers fantastic competitive Niagara Falls hotel deals no matter the season or your stage in life!

This May long weekend the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill still has some limited availability for anyone waiting until the last minute to book a getaway. The key feature to this Niagara Falls hotel is its close proximity to the Niagara Falls and compared to the other hotels in the surrounding area, the prices range from $40-$80 cheaper per night! Due to the May long weekend being a heavily popular time for tourists to travel to Niagara Falls, the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill online reservation system is quick and hassle-free.
A convenient Niagara Falls hotel deal that only this hotel offers is the Build-A-Package offer. Are you looking to attend the Greg Frewin Magic show or ride the Niagara Helicopters? Or perhaps play some slots at the Seneca Casino? Tack these attractions on and so much more ahead of time to avoid long lineups and wasting time purchasing tickets the day of. The Comfort Inn Clifton Hill will do the leg work for you and have these waiting for you upon your arrival. The start of this weekend is also the opening weekend of Marineland and the Build-A-Package offer also has Marineland tickets at a discount!

Everyday Niagara Falls hotel deals
If the peak traveling time of the Victoria Day and Memorial Day weekends doesn’t appeal to you, May 27th (Memorial Day Monday) to May 30th offers a $19.95 discount on hotel rooms! To reserve your spot, act quickly and click here!
 Free Victoria Day long weekend activities!
To further save you some money, here is a list of just a couple of events going on in Niagara Falls over the Victoria Day weekend:
 Niagara Falls Fireworks:
Naturally, the most popular free event occurring this weekend is the start of the Fireworks! Friday, May 17th, Sunday May 19th and Monday, May 20th at 10:00 pm marks the first official series of Fireworks for the 2013 season. Every Friday, Sunday and holidays until September 1st, 2013 you will be treated to this free event brought to you by the Niagara Parks Commission at Queen Victoria Park. Grab your Tim Horton’s coffee just steps away on Clifton Hill, grab your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the firework display! There is also a free concert series brought to you by Coca-Cola at 8:00 pm on these evenings. For more information click here.

Dufferin Islands:
10 acres of secluded park containing several small islands connected by small bridges and footpaths await you here at this family oasis. It’s the perfect destination for a May long weekend picnic with family. Feed the geese, sunbathe, take a nature hike and bring your camera (and BBQ!) and enjoy Dufferin Islands located just steps away from the Horseshoe Falls.

“Spring in the Glen” Tour:
May 18th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm enjoy this free guided tour brought to you by Parks Naturalists. Discover the beauty of Spring in the Niagara Glen! Bring your camera, proper footwear, and be sure to stick around for awhile afterwards as there is so much to discover around Niagara Falls!

With the May long weekend upon us, saving money while having fun is top of mind. Book with the Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Hotel and check out the amazing Niagara Falls Hotel deals they have to offer and take a load off! This weekend is meant to kick-off Summer and relax and unwind with your family and friends!
We look forward to what’s sure to be a great May long weekend in Niagara Falls! Have a safe and happy holiday!
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Christine
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Make Comfort Inn Clifton Hill your Niagara Hotel of Fun!

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So your coming to Niagara Falls for your family getaway, whether it be just for a night, a week or a week-long stay and you are weighing your options on accommodations. Where is the best hotel to stay at that offers everything your family needs without charging you through the roof for the “extras”?. It feels like there is always hidden costs to everything. From purchasing a TV to a car to a trip, you always seem to get nailed with extra this, extra that, added warranties and insurance that nine times out of ten you don’t need to use anyhow. When it comes to certain hotels however, you can be assured that any extras tallied on your bill are because you chose to put it there and will most definitely be something you will get enjoyment out of for a fraction of the price that you would get from other select hotels. This is something that Comfort Inn Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls takes great pride in.

Let’s talk package deals!
There are several different package options that the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill offers that caters to the needs of young couples, to families and to seniors! There is the Niagara Couples Getaway Package, the Family Fun Package and one package that I’d really like to highlight here that goes above and beyond, is the new Build-A-Package option. Many of the top dining and attractions that Niagara has to offer are highlighted in this custom package. For example, you can add for a largely discounted price, options such as dining at Kelsey’s Clifton Hill, Niagara Helicopter Tours and the Clifton Hill Fun Pass–which gives you five top attractions including the phenomenal Niagara Skywheel for half the cost. These a just a few selections to choose from. For a full list, click here:
https://www.cliftonhill.com/packages/niagara-build-a-package

One of the best features of the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill is the location. It offers close proximity to all the main attractions and popular dining venues and is only a two minute walk to the majestic Niagara Falls! Once you step outside the lobby, you are literally feet away from the Niagara Skywheel, Boston Pizza and the all-new Dinosaur Adventure Golf! This miniature golf course is truly a state of the art course and is one of the nation’s largest! It features two 18-hole courses; three distinct ponds and a 50 foot high “active” steam-erupting volcano! A digital sound-system aids to the prehistoric adventure…a must for kids and there is little need for a car rental or even a shuttle service when even the Casino Niagara is just a few doors down!

https://www.cliftonhill.com/tickets
To assist you in alleviating any doubt about the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill’s reputation, it has just been awarded by TripAdvisor the prestigious “Traveller’s Choice 2013” award for being a top ten hotel in the “Family Hotels” category! It was a combination of guest customer service, quality and customer satisfaction that landed this hotel a spot of this magnitude. Here is just a few comments people are saying right off Trip Advisor:
“Looking for fun??? BEST place to stay in NF!!!”
“CANNOT SAY ENOUGH wonderful things about this place! LOVE it!!”
“Best kept secret in Niagara Falls”.
For more reviews of the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill go to www.tripadvisor.com
Whatever your reason to visit Niagara Falls, make the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill your choice for a family-friendly, top quality and reasonably priced stay. Their friendly staff and eye for customer satisfaction will guarantee a memorable stay at one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

http://www.niagarafallscomfort.com/
Christine
www.cliftonhill.com

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American Spring Break in Niagara Falls

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Finally! Spring is just about here and Easter is around the corner…two very popular times to visit Niagara Falls.  American Spring Break is just a few days away, and students and families alike will be flocking to Niagara Falls to take advantage of its many attractions and landmarks.
Besides the Niagara Falls itself, the centerpiece of excitement lies on Clifton Hill.  Just adjacent to the Falls, it’s impossible not to be funneled into this lit-up, dazzling street. Children will be drawn towards its varying attractions and adults will be mesmerized by the giant Niagara Skywheel that overlooks the city and primarily, offers the most spectacular view of the Falls.
The Niagara Skywheel carries you 175 feet in the sky in a 6-8 person gondola for a visual feast of the surrounding area. Some of the most beautiful pictures have been taken in this inexpensive attraction that everyone benefits from. The scenery and landmarks nail the perfect photo and children will love being on such a massive ferris wheel.

https://www.cliftonhill.com/attractions/niagara-skywheel
Boston Pizza Clifton Hill offers a great choice for family fun and features a wide array of Midway games, the Strike bowling centre and signature dishes like the massive selection of pizza from Vegetarian right to the popular “Meateor”–which is exactly what you think–heavy on the meat! Parents can also check the score of their favourite sports teams on one of the high-definition televisions, while children are entertained by all the interactive games and amusements.  One of the best features about Clifton Hill is that you won’t have to walk far to participate in any activities…the Great Canadian Midway, for example, is just on the lower level of Boston Pizza! Featuring over 300 games, its entertainment complex is the prime location to find the best in interactive games, the XD Theater Motion Simulator and the spooky Ghost Blasters Dark Ride, all family favourites!

https://www.cliftonhill.com/attractions/great-canadian-midway
The choices in Niagara Falls are endless, but if saving money is your goal, check out the exclusive offers on the CliftonHill.com website. For example, when you purchase the Clifton Hill Fun Pass online, you will get a bonus admission to the Niagara Skywheel! Two trips can allow two different views when you go during the day and in the evening. I would highly recommend going this route, as you really do get a 50% savings.

https://www.cliftonhill.com/tickets
For those spending a night or two, be sure to check out the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill hotel and their great specials, like the Family Fun Package. You can even build your own “a la carte” package on the CliftonHill.com website to suit your needs, and the needs of your family.

https://www.cliftonhill.com/packages/hotel-packages
With all the pressures of work, extra-curricular activities and homework, it’s important to maintain a sense of togetherness with the ones that you love and bring the family closer together with a Niagara Falls adventure and create memories that will last a lifetime!
 
Christine
www.cliftonhill.com
 

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Take Two Separate Trips and Earn One Free Night Choice Hotel Promotion!

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First trip, second trip, FREE night! That’s right, the most successful and popular promotion is back this Spring!
It only takes two separate trips to earn one night free with the Choice Privileges rewards program. Register at ChoiceHotels.com to earn one night free when you stay at any Choice Hotels property worldwide during two separate trips, from February 28 to May 15, 2013. Reservations must be made online at ChoiceHotels.ca or by calling 1-800-4CHOICE. For these, and other great member perks, join the Choice Privileges rewards program. It’s easy and free to join by signing up at the front desk, online at ChoicePrivileges.ca or by calling 1-866-283-3510.
http://www.choicehotels.com/en/choice-privileges?cp_country=CN&refd=choiceprivileges.ca

With March Break, Spring Recess and Easter around the corner it’s an excellent time to take advantage of this deal at the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill! It’s just an added incentive to come to Niagara Falls and enjoy your stay, while earning enough Choice Privilege Points to earn yourself an additional free night’s stay on your next trip.

 Choice Privileges members must register at ChoiceHotels.com before their first stay to earn unlimited free nights.

If you are not a Choice Privilege member yet, you can enroll at the Comfort Inn between February 28, 2013 and May 15, 2013 and are automatically eligible for the promotion regardless of how you booked your stay!
• Members must book at ChoiceHotels.ca, ChoiceHotels.com, 800.4CHOICE or 800.BO.RÊVES and after your second qualifying stay with arrival between February 28, 2013 and May 15, 2013
you will receive enough Choice Privileges points to redeem for a FREE night at over 1,500 hotels!
• Members may also book via a mobile device and corporate travellers can book through a travel agent or corporate booking system.
• Elite Diamond and Elite Platinum members can book directly with a hotel, however if they book through ChoiceHotels.com these members will receive 100 additional Choice Privileges points with every qualifying stay.
• For Comfort™, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, Cambria Suites® or Ascend Hotel Collection™ hotels, a trip is defined as a stay that is any number of consecutive nights at one hotel regardless of check‐ins or check‐outs.
Program rules and conditions apply, details at www.choicehotels.com

http://www.choicehotels.ca/en/comfort-hotel-cn060
Christine
 
 
 
 

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March Break Travel Tips in Niagara Falls…Save Money and Enjoy Your Family!

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You blink and it’s here. March Break. Parents without a March Break plan face the possibility of spending their own hard-earned holidays ensuring the family isn’t bored – or worse – testing each other’s patience for an entire week. We’ve all been there before, booking a last minute getaway with the best intentions, only to have its foundation crumble before your eyes because you never took into account last minute details that you should have tweaked beforehand. Whether it be financial savings, or preparing for any injuries that quite possibly, and with all probability with a little one, may occur. Suddenly your vacation starts to unravel and you feel totally incompetent because its the little things that can really make or break your vacation and could have easily been avoided.
With March Break only a couple of weeks away, booking a last-minute getaway so the whole family can unwind isn’t as impossible as it may sound.  The perfect destination can still be found for all types of families and budgets. From getting the best possible deal to ensuring the family stays safe, here are some helpful…and quite often, overlooked tips.
There ARE last minute getaway options for families, not just couples without children. 
Many hotels often offer package savings that you won’t necessarily be aware of unless you do research beforehand. Be your own Private Investigator. If there is a certain hotel chain that you are fond of, check out their website, subscribe to their newsletter, read their blog postings or even become a “fan” of their social media pages. You will find that many hotel chains advertise through this route and have monthly and even weekly special savings…maybe even contest giveaways!…that can greatly benefit you in the long run. As an example, the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls offers all the above in their website and continuously sustains many special offers and package deals year round.
https://www.cliftonhill.com/niagara-falls-packages and follow them socially on Facebook “Comfort Inn Clifton Hill: Niagara Falls Hotel and Resort” and/or on Twitter “@cliftonhillfun” and “@Niagara_Hotel”.
Since travelling with the whole clan can get pricey – vacationers need to start saving even before going on holiday. Consider a pre-packaged vacation that includes meals, which limits the need to spend more money while on holiday. The Comfort Inn always offers a complimentary breakfast with your stay, ensuring cost-effective savings on your most important meal of the day! Most establishments in tourist destinations will charge you an obscene amount of money to crack open an egg and fry some bacon…and if you have a family of four, consider that a savings of close to, if not more, than $60. Navigate your way through their website and you will find additional package savings complete with meal vouchers at family friendly establishments such as Kelsey’s and Boston Pizza!
https://www.cliftonhill.com/niagara-falls-restaurants
Alleviate boredom!
From destination activities like theme parks, water parks and museums for the kids to shopping, tours and golf outings for the parents, you need to ensure a memorable and lively holiday. For families who prefer to stay on a resort than venture off property, a hotel with an indoor pool or games room could help offset a rainy day when the kids are forced to stay indoors. For everyone else, look to book with a hotel that is affiliated with or offers significant savings with many local attractions that you can ALL enjoy. If you are looking to book a trip to Niagara Falls, the Comfort Inn Clifton Hill offers just that…attraction savings off property such as the Greg Frewin Magic Show and the Niagara Helicopter Tours to hitting up five side-by-side attractions just a mere couple of minutes from each other with the Clifton Hill Fun Pass!
 

www.cliftonhill.com/packages/build-a-package-deals/helicopter-tour
Smartly Organize Your Packing
This one I can’t emphasize enough. Years ago when my husband moved back to Ontario from British Columbia with a few of his closest friends, he literally brought his entire wardrobe with him in one shot with the false understanding that he would be under the baggage weight. He was wrong. There he was, 15 minutes until boarding time throwing away sweaters, shoes and a few pairs of jeans all in the name of being under the required weight. If you have children, you know that traveling light is not an option. Make sure that you evenly distribute luggage weight. If you are 10 lbs over and your spouse is 10 lbs under in baggage weight…you know what to do. Transfer items from your suitcase to the other! And let’s be honest, it’s usually us women that carry all the “extras”…think curling irons, makeup, five different pairs of shoes “just in case” you find a need to finally wear those stilettos. You get the point. Make sure you check with your airline ahead of time regarding stroller and childseat guidelines as well. You don’t want any last minute surprises.
Share the excitement
Encourage kids of all ages to document their experiences with photos or diary entries.  Nominating them as the ‘official family photographer’ will not only keep them busy, but memories captured can then be shared on social media sites or in photo albums or framed pictures that can be hung in your home…and remember to have them tag their memories with the hotel or attraction of their choosing as well! They will appreciate the feedback and the response will ignite a sense of importance in your children as well. It’s a win-win.
Stay safe
Travelling is inherently risky, so the wise vacationer will take preventative precautions, including visiting a travel clinic that can set them up with prescriptions and antibiotics ahead of time. It’s always a good idea to have the whole family visit the doctor before you go, that way you can tackle ahead of time any preventative measures needed to avoid a potentially disastrous trip. When you check-in at the hotel, don’t be afraid to ask where the closest hospital is located, and if needed, have them supply you with a map. You may not think this will be necessary, but usually when you are on vacation you drink more and this will lower your inhibitions. That stair you so easily stepped up when you checked in may be a bomb waiting to detonate after a few alcoholic beverages. Also, carry a first aid kit with you. Bandaids, gauze, tweezers, whatever. You never know when you may need them. Stay safe and have fun!
Wherever you decide to go during your March Break getaway, follow these tips for a successful, stress-free, family FUN vacation! Enjoy and stay safe :).
Christine