Six glorious days in London Sam Watts July 12, 2024 788 ...d statesman. As an unapologetic history buff, it was insightful to see the underground bunker where Churchill and his senior advisors hunkered down to develop plans to defend England during WWII. The multimedia in the centre is rather candid about Winston’s foibles and failures while educating visitors about the course of the war that resulted in the victory of the allies. A Yeoman Warder tells visitors about his role at the Tower of London One of...
Support Your Local Theatre Sam Watts July 8, 2024 1182 ...ry. It is a sector that desperately needs our support and encouragement. “Our experience of culture in Montreal requires a vibrant and well-supported arts scene.” Sam Watts serves as the CEO of Welcome Hall Mission www.welcomehallmission.com He serves on several non-profit boards and is an appointed member of the National Housing Council of Canada. He is the author of Good Work…Done Better www.goodworkdonebetter.com...
Toronto’s waterfront combines a city vacation and a beach holiday – delivering the best of each The Montrealer July 1, 2012 7174 ...est of all –a short walk through the small airport to the 3 minute ferry ride to the shore. On the return trip, my taxi ride from the Westin Harbour Castle was less than 10 minutes on a Monday morning. Flights: www.flyporter.com Westin Harbour Castle: www.westin.com/Toronto Toronto Bicycle Tour: www.torontobicycletours.com Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre www.paddletoronto.com Kajama Schooner: www.tallshipstoronto.com Mirvish Productions www.mi...
Topnotch Resort – top choice for Stowe Matthew Elder January 26, 2018 7701 ...e Mountain Resort: the origin of New England skiing Stowe Mountain Resort (www.stowe.com) has 116 trails covering 485 skiable acres dropping 2,360 vertical feet Skiing in Vermont and Stowe are synonymous. As one of North America’s oldest alpine ski venues and situated on the state’s highest peak, Mount Mansfield, this comes as no surprise. Skiing in crude form at Stowe dates back a century, and the first lift to the summit opened nearly 80 years a...
Where to go now in French Polynesia Michele Peterson January 21, 2017 11095 ...ntinental.com Relais Mahana: www.lemahanahotel.com Le Taha’a Resort & Spa: www.letahaa.com Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort: www.letikehau.com Tahiti Yacht Charter: www.tahitiyachtcharter.com Air Tahiti: Air Tahiti flies direct from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Faa’a International Airport in Papeete, Tahiti. The flight takes 8 hours and departs in the late evening. Air Canada and United offer direct flights from Montreal to Los Angeles, ar...
Portsmouth, New Hampshire: the USA’s third-oldest city mikecohen October 19, 2012 8651 ...e speak glowingly about Portsmouth, New Hampshire (http://www.portsmouthnh.com and www.portsmouthchamber.org), a city of roughly 21,000 people that sits near the mouth of the Piscataqua River, which divides New Hampshire and Maine. Settled in 1623, Portsmouth claims to be the nation’s third-oldest city. Funky shops, elegant inns, varied restaurants and fun clubs make Portsmouth’s historic brick and cobblestone downtown, one of Northern New England...
London, England: visiting Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and afternoon tea mikecohen November 24, 2014 14077 ...Dorchester is situated in the heart of London’s Mayfair on Park Lane. Mike Cohen’s email address is [email protected]. Follow his travels at www.sandboxworld.com/travel and on Twitter @mikecohencsl....
Follow the sun to a winter golf getaway The Montrealer December 3, 2009 5787 ...rses, the ‘tar heel” state has something for all budgets and skill levels. www.visitnc.com/golf Splurge: The Pinehurst Resort is ranked among the finest golf facilities on the planet featuring eight world-class courses. Situated 70 miles south of Raleigh, it combines a choice of superb layouts with stellar resort facilities. Greens fees range from $165-$410 depending on which course is played Save: The Cypress Lakes golf club is one of the best ke...
Welcome to San Antonio Julie Kalan February 22, 2017 6814 ...om/la-cantera-resort-and-spa The Alamo – www.thealamo.org Go Rio Cruises – www.goriocruises.com San Antonio – The Saga: show times are every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9:00pm, 9:30pm and 10:00pm. This free show runs through 2024. McNay Museum – www.mcnayart.org San Antonio Botanical Garden – www.sabot.org Three VIVA bus routes are especially useful for tourists: the culture, missions and centro routes stop at the most-visited sites an...
A Toronto Tour de Force Julie Kalan December 1, 2011 6996 ...excitement of a game and yet still maintain an almost private atmosphere. TRAVEL PLANNER For more information on sights, accommodation and dining, please visit www.seetorontonow.com www.flyporter.com www.germainhotels.com www.tiff.net www.stlawrencemarket.com www.thedistillerydistrict.com www.realsports.ca...
