Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
What does a business do that inspires brand loyalty in you? Is it good service? Exceptional value? Great product? For me, those things matter greatly but they don’t usually inspire my undying devotion. What really binds me to a business brand is what they give back in their community. A couple of years ago, my …
I tell people to go to Disney all the time. I can think of no other place that offers so much fun for families and is truly invested in seeing that you have the best vacation ever. They think of everything. But when I suggest to people that they leave their kids at home for …
On Saturday I woke at 4am and began to immediately dread the journey with my two girls to Mexico. For what it’s worth, I happen to think my children are fantastic travelers, but this was new territory. We were looking down the barrel of a 13 hour day, 7 hours flying time, 3 flights, …
Ask any woman where she’d most like to spend a day and you’d probably hear the word “spa” repeated over and over again. And why not? After all, spas are where we go to restore our souls and bring equilibrium into our chaotic lives. They are the very essence of “serenity now”. Not all …
Whether you’re planning your first trip to Walt Disney World in Florida or your tenth, if you haven’t taken advantage of their specialty dining options, you’re missing out on some magical moments. Character dining and dinner shows are a great way to get interactive with characters or to let loose and have some fun. Here …
Part of the reason this blog is called Life in Pleasantville, is that I truly believe “Pleasantville” exists wherever you may roam. That is part of the allure of travel for me. I am always looking for the joy of other people in their Pleasantville. And I always find it. Rose-coloured glasses? Maybe. But I …
There are a lot of places I could tell you to go to in New York City if you’re planning a visit. But if you have cans, ta-tas, bee-stings, melons or boobies, I have one place you absolutely must visit. When you walk into Orchard Corset, you might be a little taken aback by the …
On what is the hottest day of the year, possibly ever in Ottawa, I’m going to broach a topic that seems so far off. Christmas. Why am I pushing the panic button? Because there’s only 161 days left until Christmas and if you plan on being at Disney World this year, you need to make …
