Dining out in the Big Apple mikecohen April 18, 2016 4317 Dining out in the Big Apple: Benjamin Steakhouse and db Bistro Moderne There is no question about it. New York City is indeed the place to dine, with an endless array of choices to please your palate. We en...
Feast for the Senses: A Uniworld River Cruise of Italy Michele Peterson April 14, 2016 6627 “If you’re enjoying your lunch, do this,” says Damiano Olivieri our cruise director, as he puts his index finger on his cheek and wobbles his palm like a corkscrew. “And if we love it?” asks a member of our ...
The iconic Algonquin Hotel in New York City has quite a history mikecohen March 22, 2016 8874 Travel Spotlight When travelling to New York City, it is always a coup to find accommodations within walking distance of magical Times Square. On our recent trip we truly hit the jackpot with the famous Algo...
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth – the renovation project mikecohen March 20, 2016 8359 As for the renovation project, a grand reopening is set for June 2017. All of the common areas and about 500 guest rooms will be ready for the celebrations marking the 375th anniversary of Montreal and the 150t...
There is still time for Afternoon Tea Service before the Queen Elizabeth Hotel makeover mikecohen March 20, 2016 11353 With a major $140 million renovation project planned for Montreal’s preeminent downtown hotel, there are plenty of reasons to spend some time at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth before it closes for 11 months in mi...
A luxury immersion into the soul of Ireland Michele Peterson March 14, 2016 6817 The “Luxe” of the Irish I’m walking beneath a forest canopy so veiled with vines the sun’s rays barely illuminate the path below my feet. I hold my arm out at shoulder height and hear the hawk before I see it....
Hockey Night in Brooklyn: A visit to the Islanders new home arena mikecohen February 22, 2016 5737 I have always wanted to see a professional hockey game in New York City. That recently became a reality when I took the trip from the Algonquin Hotel near Times Square to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn to watc...
Casa Ybel – elegant beachfront condos on Sanibel Island Peter & Beverley Kerr February 18, 2016 8059 The Casa Ybel Resort consists of low-rise beachfront condos, an outstanding restaurant, sports facilities and a lovely pool area Casa Ybel (pronounced Ebel) is an upscale beachfront resort on Florida’s uniq...
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac – a Québec City landmark renewed Peter Kerr January 29, 2016 10877 The magnificent urban resort recently underwent a $75 million renovation. The challenge was to meet the expectations of 21st century world travellers and to retain the historical grandeur of this UNESCO World-H...
Direct flights to Myrtle Beach via Plattsburgh a big plus for Montreal travellers mikecohen January 27, 2016 5948 For a number of years my family seriously considered a summer holiday to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was the 16 hour drive and absence of any direct flights from Trudeau Airport in Dorval which served as t...
