VIA Rail – a better way to travel ‘the corridor’ The Montrealer May 1, 2012 11619 A journey that includes a hot meal accompanied by wine and concluded with chocolates and a liqueur is a fine way to travel from Point A to Point B. Make those ‘points’ Montreal to Toronto or Montreal to Quebec ...
Ireland, My Ireland sharmanyarnell April 1, 2012 5714 You’ve been hearing a lot about Ireland over the past few weeks. It happens every year around this time. It is a given that the people are most warm and friendly, with a gentle sense of humour, that the landsc...
Florida’s Riviera: Sunny Isles Beach mikecohen April 1, 2012 5336 Spotlight on Travel - Mike Cohen SUNNY ISLES: I recently visited South Florida for my first time in more than two years. Whereas I am used to going there over the Christmas holidays, this time my family an...
Belgium – a foodie’s delight The Montrealer March 1, 2012 6886 Vacation time is not the time to think about diets. It’s time to enjoy life and splurge on calories. Flanders, the northern part of Belgium, is the perfect place to feast on real fool. You can dine, slurp and d...
New York City: shopping, Broadway and fine dining mikecohen March 1, 2012 5157 NEW YORK CITY - There is no question that New York City remains one of the most exciting destinations in the world. When my family and I travelled there recently, it marked our first trip to the Big Apple in si...
Vermont: Nature’s Playground Julie Kalan March 1, 2012 6745 Shortly before sunset, up atop Sterling Mountain, beyond the fogs of condensation that cloud my view with each exhalation, the perfectly snow-frosted trees stand out against the pale whisper pink sky. After enj...
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac – elegance on a grand scale The Montrealer February 1, 2012 9913 This Urban Heritage Resort offers guests a full slate of resort activities, fine dining and outstanding accommodations – right in the heart of Quebec City Who wouldn’t want to live in a castle – where dreams c...
Wouldn’t It Be Nice Julie Kalan February 1, 2012 6407 Like sparkling gem on a golden necklace, beautiful cities line the Côte d’Azur. The center jewel of this Tiffany-box coastline is France’s fifth largest city, Nice A Nice Walk After grabbing a chocolate cro...
Holland America’s newest ship – Nieuw Amsterdam The Montrealer February 1, 2012 7610 Readers of the influential Porthole Magazine rate the Holland America mid-sized ship ‘best of’ in multiple categories – including best mid-sized ship. If the cruise industry had Oscar awards, the MS Nieuw Amst...
Family activities in Albany, New York’s state capital mikecohen February 1, 2012 5542 ALBANY - My family and I recently spent a few days in Albany, the capital of the State of New York, on our way to the Big Apple. Albany has attracted visitors for 400 years with historic sites, fabulous attract...
