Real Rome – hidden nuggets from a professional traveller Michele Peterson September 7, 2015 9292 The summer of 2015 may become known as the summer of the selfie stick across Europe. In Italy, whether you’re crossing Venice’s Rialto Bridge or lounging on Rome’s Spanish Steps, you’re likely to encounter tout...
Foodie tour of the Rhône-Alpes Michele Peterson June 5, 2015 7993 Cycle route Annecy As someone who spends much of her time behind a computer there’s nothing quite as satisfying as being able to boast that I cycled the French Alps. The fact that I’m pedaling an electric b...
The Principality of Monaco is a dynamic place to visit and dine mikecohen January 20, 2015 8799 MONTE CARLO, MONACO -The Principality of Monaco (www.visitmonaco.com) has a colorful and fascinating history filled with barbarians, kings and even a movie star. It is a story of castles, epic battles and untol...
If you are planning for a summer 2015 trip to Nice, France book now mikecohen December 30, 2014 7466 NICE, FRANCE- Between our visits to Paris and London last summer, my family and I came to the conclusion that we wanted to find a place that provided us with the opportunity to sit at a lovely beach by day and...
Visiting Normandy – 70 Years after D-Day Julie Kalan May 29, 2014 5918 This year marks a significant anniversary in world history; seventy years ago Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, and changed the tides of World War II. It was June 6, 1944 when Canadian, American, a...
World’s largest cruise ship Allure of the Seas to offer Oasis-class cruises in Europe The Montrealer March 17, 2014 12145 MIAMI: For nearly five years, Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, sister ships that share the title of the world’s largest and most innovative cruise ships, have captured vacationers’ imagination and take...
Beautiful Bayeux – a short distance from France’s Normandy coast Julie Kalan October 28, 2013 7209 Medieval Bayeux escaped WWII destruction and was the first town liberated by the Allies Sitting on the banks of the Aure River, in the heart of Normandy, Bayeux is a quiet treasure of cobblestone streets, half...
Impressions of Normandy Julie Kalan October 18, 2012 6382 After years of seeing reproductions of Monet’s work on the waiting room walls at doctor’s offices, I had developed a kind of Pavlovian response to the images. The very sight of water lilies made me bored, impat...
A banner year to visit Olympic London donnacarter August 21, 2012 4421 Even under normal circumstances, London is one of the world’s great vacation destinations but this year sets an exceptional standard for England‘s capital city. Not only did it just host the 2012 Olympic Games,...
Wouldn’t It Be Nice Julie Kalan February 1, 2012 6466 Like sparkling gem on a golden necklace, beautiful cities line the Côte d’Azur. The center jewel of this Tiffany-box coastline is France’s fifth largest city, Nice A Nice Walk After grabbing a chocolate cro...
