The iconic Algonquin Hotel in New York City has quite a history mikecohen March 22, 2016 9130 Travel Spotlight When travelling to New York City, it is always a coup to find accommodations within walking distance of magical Times Square. On our recent trip we truly hit the jackpot with the famous Algo...
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth – the renovation project mikecohen March 20, 2016 8623 As for the renovation project, a grand reopening is set for June 2017. All of the common areas and about 500 guest rooms will be ready for the celebrations marking the 375th anniversary of Montreal and the 150t...
There is still time for Afternoon Tea Service before the Queen Elizabeth Hotel makeover mikecohen March 20, 2016 11800 With a major $140 million renovation project planned for Montreal’s preeminent downtown hotel, there are plenty of reasons to spend some time at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth before it closes for 11 months in mi...
Hockey Night in Brooklyn: A visit to the Islanders new home arena mikecohen February 22, 2016 5879 I have always wanted to see a professional hockey game in New York City. That recently became a reality when I took the trip from the Algonquin Hotel near Times Square to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn to watc...
Direct flights to Myrtle Beach via Plattsburgh a big plus for Montreal travellers mikecohen January 27, 2016 6060 For a number of years my family seriously considered a summer holiday to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was the 16 hour drive and absence of any direct flights from Trudeau Airport in Dorval which served as t...
Myrtle Beach offers a myriad of activities from golf and theatre to helicopter rides mikecohen December 10, 2015 5372 If you are headed to Myrtle Beach (www.visitMyrtleBeach.com), regardless of the time of year, do not worry about finding fun things to do. The list is extensive. The Myrtle Beach area boasts more than 100 ch...
Peter Morentzos, one of Montreal’s most successful restaurateurs mikecohen November 25, 2015 22875 Peter Morentzos, one of Montreal’s most successful restaurateurs is proud of his Queue de Cheval Steakhouse & Angry Lobster Seafood Lounge There are not too many restaurateurs with a high-end and loyal cli...
Thoroughbreds and Aspen Grille lead the pack as Myrtle culinary delights mikecohen October 25, 2015 8283 MYRTLE BEACH- As the date of our much anticipated first vacation in Myrtle Beach drew near I reached out to the Myrtle Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.visitMyrtleBeach.com) for some dining suggestions...
When in Myrtle Beach the Island Vista Resort offers all the comforts of home and more mikecohen September 26, 2015 7218 When in Myrtle Beach the Island Vista Resort offers all the comforts of home and more MYRTLE BEACH -There is no question that our recent family vacation in beautiful Myrtle Beach (www.visitMyrtleBeach.com) ...
Ritz-Carlton Montreal boss Andrew Torriani stands tall in the hotel industry mikecohen September 19, 2015 17124 In the Montreal hotel and business sector, there are probably not too many individuals whose ambition and drive can compare to Andrew Torriani. The Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the prestigious...
