Dutch Treat – Five days in Amsterdam The Montrealer April 3, 2008 4431 Amsterdam is like a magic brew. Its bewitching blend of flavours produces a spell filled with intoxicating images and its powers of seduction are potent. Moreover, the compelling character of Holland’s capital ...
Sunny Sanya is China’s tropical treasure The Montrealer February 22, 2008 5616 HAINAN ISLAND, CHINA. I’m on the other side of the world sitting across a dinner table from Tony Le Jun Jiang, winner of the 2006 Mr. China competition and second runner-up in the 2007 Mr. World contest. He glo...
Nicaragua A new travel frontier The Montrealer January 6, 2008 5456 People wanting more from a vacation than sunshine and beaches is a growing trend that bodes well for Nicaragua, the Central American country sandwiched between Honduras and Costa Rica. Late last year, together ...
Travelling South Get the Blue Ridge Card and save on North Carolina’s top attractions The Montrealer September 21, 2007 6156 Discover North Carolina's breathtaking mountain region with the new Go Blue Ridge Card, an all-inclusive ticket to the Blue Ridge's top attractions. For those taking I-75 and I-95, plan a few days through North...
An extra day of summer at Virginia Beach – FREE The Montrealer August 20, 2007 4483 Book a 6-night stay and receive 1 extra night free during select weeks, in celebration of the Beach’s Canadian visitors Virginia Beach is proclaiming its appreciation for its Canadian visitors by featuring ...
Bavaria – land of legends, lederhosen, castles and beer The Montrealer August 3, 2007 3814 In the family of regions that makes up Germany, Bavaria is the member that is most unique. The differences that distinguish this scenic state from its siblings are defined in customs, culture and landscape. It’...
China, a most fascinating tour into a different culture, history and the world’s largest modern society The Montrealer July 31, 2007 4629 The National Geographic China of my childhood still exists in the countryside perhaps, however it’s far from today’s reality of China’s cities that are super clean and ultra-modern with the latest in shopping m...
Canada’s only desert is becoming a hot tourist destination The Montrealer July 3, 2007 3706 Just like a Mexican piñata, the small town of Osoyoos, B.C. is filled with treats and surprises. If you’ve never heard of the place you’re not alone. Most easterners are a blank page when it comes to this emerg...
Dynamic Dubai – an exotic blend of Hong Kong and Singapore The Montrealer June 5, 2007 5666 A new frontier for Canadian travelers Over the past decade oil-rich Dubai has spent mind boggling sums of money to turn its city emirate into one of the world’s great tourist destinations. However, the steepes...
Taking “The Ocean” to Halifax The Montrealer May 23, 2007 5258 VIA Rail’s Easterly Class is a perfect beginning for a trip to Halifax for this summer’s festivals and attractions - including the popular Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo The last time I took a ...
