Lisa Arneill

1 week ago | growingyourbaby.com | Lisa Arneill

For years, researchers have been exploring the complex connections between the gut and the brain. This so-called “gut-brain axis” has become a hot topic in understanding everything from mood to memory. Now, a new study dives deep into this relationship to investigate how gut microbes may influence autism — not just through digestion or discomfort, but all the way up to brain function and behavior.

1 week ago | worldtraveledfamily.com | Canadian Expat Mom |Lisa Arneill

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced an expansion of Great Stirrup Cay, its exclusive Bahamian private island. Set to debut in 2026, the sweeping enhancements will introduce expanded beaches, a luxurious new pool area, a state-of-the-art pier, upgraded dining, and more. As cruise lines increasingly focus on creating unforgettable private island experiences, Norwegian’s investment in Great Stirrup Cay is aimed at offering guests more luxury, adventure, and convenience than ever before.

1 week ago | worldtraveledfamily.com | Lisa Arneill

They always say bring extra snacks just in case when you travel — and for passengers stuck on two Delta flights last week, that advice would have made a very long night just a little more bearable. Imagine this: you’re headed home from Mexico. You’re supposed to connect through Atlanta. But instead, your plane — and another one — get diverted to Montgomery, Alabama. You land at an airport that doesn’t even have customs — meaning legally, you’re not allowed to get off the plane.

1 week ago | growingyourbaby.com | Lisa Arneill

An east London, Ontario woman got an unexpected surprise when she opened her door Wednesday afternoon—not to the lunch she was expecting, but to two police officers standing beside a newborn baby. Bria Vanier, 38, said she immediately sensed something unusual when a loud knock rattled her Sterling Street home, northeast of Oxford and Adelaide streets. “I was, like, that’s a cop knock,” Vanier recalled in an interview outside her home.

1 week ago | worldtraveledfamily.com | Lisa Arneill

Since opening its doors in 1988, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has set the gold standard for luxury at Walt Disney World. With its elegant Victorian theming, next-level dining experiences, and prime location just steps away from Magic Kingdom, the Grand Floridian has long been hailed as the crown jewel of Disney resorts — and often ranked as the number one hotel on property.