Nicaragua A new travel frontier The Montrealer January 6, 2008 5541 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 ...
A winter break on Mexico’s Mayan Riviera The Montrealer December 8, 2007 6748 With Canadians ranking Mexico among their top three vacation spots, it's possible those travelling there this winter will be attracted by the Mayan Riviera, one of the country's more recent regions to blossom i...
Sandals and Beaches Resorts offer environment-friendly vacations The Montrealer October 6, 2007 6094 Montego Bay, Jamaica. Pristine white-sand beaches, breezy green palm trees and lush gardens running along a deep blue sea are the signature landscapes of the Caribbean – and of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. Gues...
Travelling South Get the Blue Ridge Card and save on North Carolina’s top attractions The Montrealer September 21, 2007 6222 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 4553 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 3893 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 4688 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 3768 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 5746 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 5321 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 ...