A luxury immersion into the soul of Ireland Michele Peterson March 14, 2016 6979 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 5861 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 8204 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 11179 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 6041 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...
Sanibel Island – a taste of Old Florida, history, spectacular beaches, and wonderful nature refuges Peter & Beverley Kerr January 21, 2016 8385 With fifty miles of beaches, this eco-friendly upscale destination appeals to both couples and families Sanibel Island is an oasis of calm and civility; offering visitors a chance to relax and enjoy some of t...
Old world luxury in the White Mountains Matthew Elder January 18, 2016 8989 Ski, hike, dance – or just plain relax and take in the view – at the Omni Mount Washington Resort, a century-old classic High in the White Mountains of northern New Hampshire is one of the continent’s great o...
A cruise through Greece on Hapag-Lloyd’s Europa 2 Michele Peterson December 28, 2015 8274 Luxury Cruising Redefined It’s my second morning aboard the Europa 2 and we’re gliding towards the island of Thassos surrounded by the crystal blue waters of the North Aegean Sea. Unlike the south of Greece, t...
Cunard announces Gregory Porter to headline October 25, 2016 Blue Note “Jazz at Sea” transatlantic cruise The Montrealer December 18, 2015 7336 On the heels of Queen Mary 2’s first-ever “Jazz at Sea” Transatlantic Crossing with Blue Note Records, Cunard has announced that Grammy® Award-winning singer and songwriter, Gregory Porter, will be headlining t...
Myrtle Beach offers a myriad of activities from golf and theatre to helicopter rides mikecohen December 10, 2015 5354 If you are headed to Myrtle Beach (www.visitMyrtleBeach.com), regardless of the time of year, do not worry about finding fun things to do. The list is extensive. The Myrtle Beach area boasts more than 100 ch...
