Montrealers finding Plattsburgh more attractive than ever

The Montrealer
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...the previous stopover, we stayed at the Comfort Inn and Suites (plattsburghcomfortinn.com) located at 411 Route 3. About a year later, on November 15, 2008, a devastating fire virtually destroyed the place. Rather than collect the insurance money and retire, owners Terry Meron and Jim Murray agreed to rebuild. It cost them $11 million, but last fall they were back in business. All 112 rooms have been rebuilt or renovated. The pool area, which is o...
Park Güell is a sprawling wonderland of Gaudi’s colourful mosaics - Barcelona

Barcelona: Go for the architecture, stay for the food

A.J. Twist
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...oca Grande: Catalan seafood, Bocagrande.cat • The Michelin Guide is a useful resource to find restaurants in Barcelona. Guide.michelin.com • Picasso Museum: www.mueupicassobcn.cat • MOCO Museum: www.mocomuseum.com • General tourism information: Barcelona Tourism: barcelonaturisme.com A.J. Twist is a Montreal-based travel writer. Ajtwist.net , ajtwist@me.com...
Comedy Gold Minds

Comedy Gold Minds, Just for Laughs Live in NY, The Nasty Show and More – July 28, 2021

LiveEvents
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...Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (but with far less PG topics), Date Night combines comedy and expert insight to dive deep into the complexities of relationships, as well as newsworthy issues, thought provoking ideas, and comedy with a purpose. Hosted by comedy writer, producer, actor and performer Chris Spencer and casting director, Vanessa Spencer. This show will air online for free at hahaha.com. Quake’s House with Earthquake Quake’s House feat...

The benefits of staying close by Toronto’s 401 and Don Valley Parkway

The Montrealer
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...where the firmness of the mattress can be adjusted for your best sleeping comfort. Complimentary high-speed internet is available in each room as well. You can unwind in the bar lounge, take a splash in the indoor swimming pool or tone yourself in the fitness center. Other convenient amenities include a complimentary shuttle service to local businesses within the vicinity. There is a full service restaurant, Le Café, and room service to take care...
Mrytle

Thoroughbreds and Aspen Grille lead the pack as Myrtle culinary delights

mikecohen
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...regional specialties. Besides the Cypress Room at the Island Vista Resort (www.islandvista.com), where we stayed, I strongly recommend two spots for unforgettable culinary experiences: Thoroughbreds Chophouse (www.thoroughbredsrestaurant.com) and the Aspen Grille (www. Aspen-grille.com). We liked what we heard about Thoroughbreds Chophouse at 9706 N. Kings Hwy and secured a reservation. Since opening in 1988, this has become widely known as one of...
The stunning vista at Le Point de Vue Restaurant, Anse Charpentier

Marvelous Martinique

Julie Kalan
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...fr La Pagerie www.hotel-lapagerie.com/en Cap Est is now Les Villas du Lagon www.lesvillasdulagon.com Places to See: Domaine d’Emeraude (website is only in French) www.pnr-martinique.com La Savane des Esclaves (website is only in French) www.lasavanedesesclaves.fr...
Arab World Festival

Arab World Festival of Montreal – October 24 to November 8, various locations

LiveEvents
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...29 Cinquième Salle, Place Des Arts Élans Flamenco October 30 Salle Bourgie www.laplacedesarts.com October 30 Cinquième Salle, Place Des Arts [/one_half] [one_half_last] www.laplacedesarts.com November 1 Cinquième Salle, Place Des Arts www.laplacedesarts.com November 2 Salle Claude-Léveillée, Place Des Arts www.laplacedesarts.com November 8 Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts [/one_half_last] Cinema Presented at Cinema de Parc [one_half] Stable Uns...

St. Maarten – a Caribbean treat

The Montrealer
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...A great way to meet friends and family for a holiday. www.transatholidays.com Accommodations Princess Heights Built in 1995, Princess Heights is a deluxe 4 Star all-suite hotel set high on a hillside with a spectacular view of Dawn Beach, and St. Bart’s on the horizon. Owned and operated by Emil Lee and his family, the hotel has recently more than doubled in size with the addition of 45 new studio, one and two bedroom suites. All have lovely balc...