San Francisco

San Francisco – a city that really knows how to treat tourists right

mikecohen
4012
...when a tourism bureau, in this case, The San Francisco Travel Association (www.sftravel.com), was so helpful. It is no wonder more than 25.1 million people visited this destination in 2016. For our first full day in San Francisco it was a no brainer to take the hop-on, hop-off Big Bus tour. You can buy your tickets in multiple ways. Log on to www.bigbustours.com and click on the San Francisco section, as this company operates across the globe. We...
Eleanor McCain

True North: The Canadian Songbook is Eleanor McCain’s gift to Canada’s 150th

Peter Kerr
4490
...th a book. I realized that we should have a high quality book with photos, composer comments and song lyrics. This really solidified the project – I and knew that we now had a complete package.” True North: The Canadian Songbook is a 200 page glossy hardcover book and 32 song double cd package that offers hours of enjoyable listening and reading Twenty-two landscape photographers were commissioned to contribute outstanding panoramas and images of...
The Algonquin

When hitting the Broadway circuit, The Algonquin Times Square is the place to stay

mikecohen
4786
...e near Times Square. Last year we discovered the historic Algonquin Hotel (www.algonquinhotel.com). On our most recent trip, a rare summer visit for our family, we were fortunate enough to secure reservations again. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, this jewel of historic New York hotels commands the center of 44th Street, just a block and a half away from Times Square. The Algonquin first opened its doors in 1902. Today it is part of the...
The luxurious Omni Berkshire Place is steps away from Fifth Avenue Shopping, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and Broadway theatres

Experiencing MoMA and the beautiful Omni Berkshire Place in New York City

mikecohen
6671
...rk). New York sure does appreciate its Canadian tourists. By logging on to www.nycgo.com you can begin planning your activities. We were only in town for a few days and while the other two members of the family saw some Broadway shows, I wanted to do some exploring. But where does one start? New York CityPASS includes admission to NYC’s top six attractions: the Empire State Building Observatory, The Met, American Museum of Natural History, MoMA (T...
near Fredericksburg LBL Texas White House

Fredericksburg – Texas Heart, German Soul

Julie Kalan
3234
...ohnson Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park: www.nps.gov/lyjo National Museum of the Pacific War: www.PacificWarMuseum.org Altstadt Brewery: www.altstadtbeer.com Elk Store Winery & Distillery: http://elkstore1895.com Gathered & Good: www.gatheredandgood.com Blackchalk Home and Laundry: www.blackchalkhome.com Fischer & Wieser: www.jelly.com Raven + Lilly: www.ravenandlily.com Clear River Ice Cream & Bakery: www.icecreamandfun.com Enchanted Ro...
Nashville

Music City – Nashville, Tennessee

Julie Kalan
6047
...Rogers, Charlie Chaplin, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole and Harry Houdini. www.ryman.com Halls of Fame Chet Atkins’ guitars in the Country Music Hall Of Fame. Photo: Julie Kalan At the Country Music Hall of Fame the self-guided tour begins with a brief over view of the birth and early years of country music. Following the chronology of the last hundred years, the exhibit includes numerous guitars; among them Martin guitars from Jimmie Rodgers and...
Toronto

Touring downtown Toronto – from tried and true to off-the-wall

Peter Kerr
4577
...times. You can easily spend a half day or more exploring the castle, it’s underground passage to the stables, the immense coal furnace that could have powered a locomotive and the lovely gardens. It’s a popular location for wedding receptions and photos, theme parties and social events. Casa Loma has continues to be a popular film set for movie producers. After a period of neglect, the castle is now well maintained and a pleasure to visit. For mo...

Leong & Tétreault: Shimmering Strings

LiveEvents
1465
...n everyone who hears it. Though she is only in her early forties, American composer and violinist Jessie Montgomery is at the peak of her craft. Her piece Strum, inspired by popular American folk melodies, leads the listener from nostalgia to pure delight. Artists Erina Yashima, conductor © Todd Rosenberg Photography Erina Yashima, conductor German-born conductor Erina Yashima is the Assistant Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra. Yashima has b...