Maison du Bootlegger – a popular dining experience with a roguish history, in La Malbaie Peter & Beverley Kerr September 22, 2017 9629 Maison du Bootlegger Owners Joey Tardif and Johanne Brassard are also partners in life No visit to La Malbaie is complete without a lunch or dinner at Bootlegger, a legendary restaurant that operated as a ...
Scenic Charlevoix and La Route des Saveurs, Part II Peter & Beverley Kerr September 21, 2017 3234 Scenic Charlevoix and La Route des Saveurs The Charlevoix region extends along the north shore of the St. Lawrence from the charming post-card community of Baie St-Paul to La Malbaie and beyond. The area has...
Charlevoix – La Routes des Saveurs is an introduction to local producers, cuisine, artisans and inspiring entrepreneurs Peter & Beverley Kerr August 27, 2017 4098 Charlevoix Hugging the north shore of the St. Lawrence from the enchanting village of Baie St. Paul up to La Malbaie and beyond, the Charlevoix region is a year-round tourism destination. During the spring, su...
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu – Five Star elegance in Quebec’s picturesque Charlevoix region Peter & Beverley Kerr August 23, 2017 6449 Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Originally a favourite summer destination for wealthy Americans and Montreal’s elite, the Charlevoix region is now a popular four season holiday destination, anchored by the histor...
Norwegian Spirit – a 12-day Grand Mediterranean voyage from Venice to Barcelona Peter & Beverley Kerr March 31, 2017 10312 Rated by Cruise Critic as “the best mid-sized ship for value and money”, our cruise was a memorable living history lesson; including Venice, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Athens, Mykonos, Naples, Rome, Florence, Toulon and...
Whiteface Lodge – this Adirondack-chic resort has four season appeal Peter & Beverley Kerr February 18, 2017 6129 Whiteface Lodge Lake Placid is a one of the permanent training sites for the US Winter Olympic Team, largely because of the outstanding skiing at the world famous Whiteface Mountain, the ski-jump towers, bo...
Showtime in Toronto – Second Act! Peter & Beverley Kerr February 2, 2017 4453 This month we explore some exciting attractions that would be ideal for a family holiday, plus a visit to Cluny Bistro in the historic Distillery District Toronto’s Bloor Street has been described by Vogue ...
Showtime in Toronto – enjoy theatre, live jazz and world-class museums in Canadian dollars Peter & Beverley Kerr December 17, 2016 6407 In addition to being the economic hub of Canada, Toronto has a vibrant and thriving cultural community. Canada’s largest city is a favourite destination for people seeking top-flight entertainment for a getaway...
Casa Ybel – elegant beachfront condos on Sanibel Island Peter & Beverley Kerr February 18, 2016 8066 The Casa Ybel Resort consists of low-rise beachfront condos, an outstanding restaurant, sports facilities and a lovely pool area Casa Ybel (pronounced Ebel) is an upscale beachfront resort on Florida’s uniq...
Sanibel Island – a taste of Old Florida, history, spectacular beaches, and wonderful nature refuges Peter & Beverley Kerr January 21, 2016 8261 With fifty miles of beaches, this eco-friendly upscale destination appeals to both couples and families Sanibel Island is an oasis of calm and civility; offering visitors a chance to relax and enjoy some of t...