Barcelona – a multi-faceted vacation city The Montrealer September 3, 2011 4339 The former capitol of the Spanish region of Catalonia, Barcelona is famous for its history, architecture, human scale and perhaps surprisingly – it beaches Barcelona is a favoured port of embarkation for Medit...
Prince Edward Island – a place fit for royalty The Montrealer August 15, 2011 5885 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...
Paris – Oo La La, C’est Magnifique Julie Kalan August 9, 2011 5792 Paris is a city of love and romance, the capital of haute couture and a bastion of gastronomic delights. Magnificent sights, countless museums, grand boulevards, immaculate gardens, intriguing cafés and some of...
Touring New Hampshire – mountain villages, elegant hotels, beaches, & fabulous entertainment The Montrealer July 20, 2011 7376 What makes New Hampshire so very unique, aside from the fact that it offers the visitor a choice of mountains or beaches? Aside from the fact that it is so picturesque, with small white churches dotting the lan...
Niagara Falls – the ultimate family vacation spot The Montrealer July 9, 2011 3847 Taking a grandchild on a holiday this summer was a new experience and the first question that came to mind was where to take him. Jack is seven years old, has the attention span of a butterfly and his energy le...
A Weekend in Kent Julie Kalan July 3, 2011 5293 Visiting the Most Famous Cathedral and Castle in South East England A Pilgrimage Canterbury has drawn visitors for centuries. Long before the age of vacation travel, intrepid pilgrims from all walks of life m...
Set Sail for Portsmouth and step aboard HMS Victory Julie Kalan June 27, 2011 10493 It was once said that the sun never set on the British Empire. Britain's great naval prowess helped build that empire and at Portsmouth's Historic Dockyards you can visit some of the grandest ships of the day. ...
Bustling Belfast – a city reborn The Montrealer June 4, 2011 4322 With years of political strife and civil unrest behind it, Northern Ireland's capital has developed an exciting vitality and welcoming atmosphere. Energized is the best way to describe the city divided by the R...
Two days in Warwickshire – the heart of England Julie Kalan May 20, 2011 5178 Visiting a medieval castle and Shakespeare's hometown The Ultimate Castle The Mound was ordered to be constructed by William the Conqueror Photo: Julie Kalan If you ever pretended to be a princess or knig...
Fairmont Le Château Montebello – a gem in the Fairmont collection The Montrealer May 6, 2011 8953 The world's largest log structure, offers a magical holiday experience for couples, families, and business meetings Fairmont Le Château Montebello is a unique resort constructed entirely with hand-hewn cedar...
