The Bloc: part of Los Angeles downtown makeover mikecohen June 19, 2014 11635 There is no question that Downtown Los Angeles (www.discoverlosangeles.com) is experiencing a renaissance. Things to do in include world class entertainment venues and museums, incredible restaurants, a thrivin...
Visiting Normandy – 70 Years after D-Day Julie Kalan May 29, 2014 5861 This year marks a significant anniversary in world history; seventy years ago Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, and changed the tides of World War II. It was June 6, 1944 when Canadian, American, a...
A Saratoga Spring stopover breaks up trip to Big Apple mikecohen May 29, 2014 5203 SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - New York City is such an exciting place to visit that one does not want to waste any time more than necessary in transit. That is why we left a day ahead of our reservation and stopped ov...
Sofitel & TAO top New York City highlights mikecohen May 29, 2014 6787 My family and I have indeed experienced heaven. That is because we spent four nights in a gorgeous luxury suite at the Sofitel New York (www.sofitel.com) located at 45 West 44th Street, a very short walk from T...
Holland America’s ms Ryndam donnacarter May 29, 2014 10648 This mid-sized ship remains popular with frequent cruisers who prefer the on-board ambience and less travelled ports of call not accessible to mega-ships The Culinary Arts Center offers cooking and beverage d...
Kudos to Daytona Beach golf The Montrealer May 5, 2014 7106 By Donna Carter Here’s a test. When Daytona Beach, Florida is mentioned what are the first attractions that come to mind? I’m fairly confident golf will not be among them. Despite ongoing efforts to broaden ...
Sébastien Giannini appointed Executive Chef at Fairmont Queen Elizabeth The Montrealer April 21, 2014 9404 The management of Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth is pleased to announce the nomination of Sébastien Giannini as Executive Chef of the hotel. He will take on his new role as of April 22nd, following the departure ...
Saint Martin and Sint Maarten: one Caribbean island, two personalities Michele Peterson March 17, 2014 6488 Mention the Caribbean French-Dutch island of Saint Martin and most people--including 1.6 million annual cruise ship visitors - think of the glossy Dutch side. But the more relaxed French territory is also well...
Conrad Miami The Montrealer March 17, 2014 6771 Valentine’s Day continues all year with Conrad Miami’s Diamond Romance package Guests with a sense of romance staying at Conrad Miami can add some sparkle to their relationship as they choose a diamond jewelry ...
Miami’s Marvels Michele Peterson March 17, 2014 28109 The world’s great cities are characterized by their architecture. Paris has the Eiffel Tower, London has the Gherkin and who can overlook the impact of the Guggenheim on Bilbao, Spain? Miami, poised at the inte...