Mom & Dad's Trip to PEI..without the kids!

It has been a LONG time since my husband and I were able to get away, let alone without the kids. We had a trip booked for the summer of 2020, but when the world got shut down, so did our plans to adventure out East. Luckily we were able to get the opportunity to head back out there in June just the two of us, and it was incredible!
The first thing I wanted to share, was how easy it was to fly out of the Hamilton Airport. If you haven’t done this yet, look into it for your next adventure! They go to all sorts of places, and it was such a breeze getting through bag check and into our terminal, like I’m talking 15 minutes total. And of course when you’re waiting for your plane, they have Detour Coffee which makes the wait that much nicer! #dundasforever

Once we landed in PEI we had a car that was rented for us through a company called Turo. Since it is almost impossible to rent cars out East, this company has created a program that individuals are able to rent out their personal vehicles for you to use during your stay. Like AirBnb but for cars! We picked it up at the airport, and dropped it off before our flight, and the whole process was seamless—highly recommend if you plan to take a trip out to PEI!
Our stay was planned out for the 4 days we were there to adventure around Cavendish, PEI. The restaurants, the landscape, and the people were what made this trip unforgettable. We stayed at Kindred Spirits Inn and Cottages which was a cute cottage type rental with a pool. It was right in the heart of Cavendish so it was easy for us to get around from this location.
When you go out East, you’re usually going to eat the seafood….but coming from a person that doesn’t eat seafood I was a bit nervous on what to expect. I will tell you that I ate fish down there and for the first time I ACTUALLY LIKED IT!  Here is a list of restaurants you MUST see on your trip to Cavendish:
Blue Mussels Cafe: Try and get a reservation during their sunset, the view is incredible! We had the crab dip, Tilapia (which was caught that morning), and the steak!

​Cows Ice Cream: a must try is their chocolate potato chips! 
Receiver Coffee: Great local coffee! Try their homemade pop-tart! 

The Preserve Company: Their breakfast was delicious! And they have a cute walk through their property with views of the stunning Lupin flowers which are in bloom during June! 
The Lost Anchor: tons of seafood to choose from! They recommended the mussels! 

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We also had a trip down to Anne of Green Gables and had a tour through the property by horse and buggy. The man that took us on a tour and shared lots of fun information about the area. We were also able to head down to the coast where we walked along the private beach. Highly recommend doing the 1 hour tour if you are able to! It was lovely! ​

One of the highlights of the trip was the private dinner we went to right on Cavendish Beach! They have an event called  Always Yours that runs all of June which organized different romantic dining experiences and signature events throughout the month. If you visit Cavendish, make sure to check out this event as it was amazing! The Fine dining on the beach was accompanied by live music by Tara MacLean, oysters and champagne on the beach to watch the sunset. It was my first time trying ceviche and I was blown away! Was this the trip to start me enjoying seafood? Quite possibly!  

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The trip was short, and sweet, and the perfect amount of time for Duncan and I to recharge, and spend some time together. Love our kids dearly, but it was nice to not have to wake up in the middle of the night, eat out at a restaurant and not think of the mess we were making, or stay up past 7 and watch the sunset each night! And as much as this trip was just what we needed after such a long time of survival mode, I can’t wait to head back here with our kids! We loved it so much we want to make this trip out east an annual thing! 
If you have any questions about this trip, send me a message! I’d love to chat!