A very good year with Fisher-Price

Phew, it sure was an exciting year to be blogging with Fisher-Price! Aside from the amazing cruise and the equally amazing trip to Mexico, we got to play with some truly terrific new toys this year! There’s no doubt that our absolute favourite toy of the year was the Imaginext Eagle Talon Castle. It wins … Continue reading “A very good year with Fisher-Price”

Postcards from the Mayan Riviera Chapter 4: The many definitions of family-friendly

As I mentioned, Karisma Hotels operates a chain of hotels on the Mayan Riviera, including the three Azul hotels we toured. It was interesting to me how each of the three Azul hotels had completely different energy levels and vibes, right from the moment you walk into the lobby. Azul Beach Hotel is the smallest … Continue reading “Postcards from the Mayan Riviera Chapter 4: The many definitions of family-friendly”

Postcards from the Riviera Maya Chapter 2: Bloggers in paradise

It’s really funny when you tell people that you’re going on an all-expenses trip to the Riviera Maya because of your blog. They give you the same look people used to give back in 2006 and nobody had ever heard of blogs, but with more incredulity. “They’re giving you the free trip why now?” I’ve … Continue reading “Postcards from the Riviera Maya Chapter 2: Bloggers in paradise”

Call me Senorita DaniGirl

It was an ordinary Friday, the last day before my summer holidays began, and I was just on my way back from lunch and getting ready to sail through my last few hours before three glorious weeks of holiday time when I checked my e-mail. And my jaw dropped open. I may have stopped breathing … Continue reading “Call me Senorita DaniGirl”