Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello – a historic family-friendly resort Peter Kerr June 29, 2019 304 Appreciating the rich history of Le Chateau Montebello is a bonus to a getaway to this unique resort – the largest log structure in the world. Constructed in just six months by as many as 3,500 workers in 1930,...
Spectacular views surround the golf course at Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Peter Kerr August 25, 2017 1867 Le Club de Golf Manoir Richelieu is first and foremost a stunningly beautiful course, elevated so that many of the holes have panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River as a backdrop to the recently rebuilt cour...
Summer at Stratton Mountain Matthew Elder June 20, 2017 1920 Spring brings hiking, golf, tennis and world class yoga to this Vermont resort The snow is long gone from southern Vermont’s highest peak, but summer activities are in full swing at Stratton Mountain Resort. T...
Tee up for Thailand golf The Montrealer January 6, 2015 6067 Golf in this Southeast Asia country is worth the trip half way around the world. by John Quinn Carter I had hardly begun my Asian golf odyssey when I was told something worth pondering. One of the head empl...
Discovering the Great Waterway of Ontario sharmanyarnell September 12, 2012 3239 Just when you think your days enjoying time away from home on vacation are over - they’re not. Some will miss those long hazy, hot days of summer touring Europe, the Caribbean and the US, but what about those ...
Colorado – the great Spirit of The West sharmanyarnell August 21, 2012 4160 Despite the June wild fires in a small section of the state, tourism remains a thriving segment of the Colorado economy. The fires are out – the skies are clear and the welcome mat is out. It’s a good time to v...
The Outer Banks of North Carolina The Montrealer November 3, 2011 4345 Six ways to enjoy this popular, year-round vacation destination Ancient ship logs suggest it was 16th century Spanish explorers who first set foot on the Outer Banks, a 200-mile-long string of slender barrier ...
Scottsdale, Arizona – in the Valley of the Sun The Montrealer October 25, 2011 3915 As 18th century poet Robbie Burns insightfully wrote, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” The famous quote came true for me in January when my “well laid plan” was a golf trip to Scottsdale to ...
Prince Edward Island – a place fit for royalty The Montrealer August 15, 2011 4380 Fond of the Anne of Green Gables series, The Duchess of Cambridge was enthusiastic about visiting Prince Edward Island which served as the novels’ setting I sometimes wonder how Prince Edward Island might have...
Bermuda – an exquisite island playground The Montrealer May 3, 2011 4067 The picture-perfect island of Bermuda has a long-standing reputation as an outstanding golf venue so when I received an invitation to play there this spring in the Bacardi National Par-3 Championship I immediat...
