It’s not too late for a Toronto summer holiday The Montrealer August 3, 2011 4606 TORONTO - It is the beginning of August and still plenty of time for Montrealers to make a quick trip down the 401 to Toronto for what amounts to be an excellent vacation option not requiring a passport. My ...
Touring New Hampshire – mountain villages, elegant hotels, beaches, & fabulous entertainment The Montrealer July 20, 2011 7315 What makes New Hampshire so very unique, aside from the fact that it offers the visitor a choice of mountains or beaches? Aside from the fact that it is so picturesque, with small white churches dotting the lan...
Niagara Falls – the ultimate family vacation spot The Montrealer July 9, 2011 3801 Taking a grandchild on a holiday this summer was a new experience and the first question that came to mind was where to take him. Jack is seven years old, has the attention span of a butterfly and his energy le...
A Weekend in Kent Julie Kalan July 3, 2011 5240 Visiting the Most Famous Cathedral and Castle in South East England A Pilgrimage Canterbury has drawn visitors for centuries. Long before the age of vacation travel, intrepid pilgrims from all walks of life m...
Set Sail for Portsmouth and step aboard HMS Victory Julie Kalan June 27, 2011 10358 It was once said that the sun never set on the British Empire. Britain's great naval prowess helped build that empire and at Portsmouth's Historic Dockyards you can visit some of the grandest ships of the day. ...
Oakville offers many attractions and activities The Montrealer June 18, 2011 3963 OAKVILLE- A vibrant and impressive community within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Oakville (www.oakvilletourism.ca) is a beautiful lakeside town with a strong heritage, preserved and celebrated by residents a...
Bustling Belfast – a city reborn The Montrealer June 4, 2011 4266 With years of political strife and civil unrest behind it, Northern Ireland's capital has developed an exciting vitality and welcoming atmosphere. Energized is the best way to describe the city divided by the R...
Two days in Warwickshire – the heart of England Julie Kalan May 20, 2011 5101 Visiting a medieval castle and Shakespeare's hometown The Ultimate Castle The Mound was ordered to be constructed by William the Conqueror Photo: Julie Kalan If you ever pretended to be a princess or knig...
Montrealers finding Plattsburgh more attractive than ever The Montrealer May 11, 2011 8047 PLATTSBURGH - With the Canadian dollar at such a high level compared to the American greenback, when the recent Good Friday/Easter Weekend came along it just seemed logical to head to the States. Given the fact...
Fairmont Le Château Montebello – a gem in the Fairmont collection The Montrealer May 6, 2011 8843 The world's largest log structure, offers a magical holiday experience for couples, families, and business meetings Fairmont Le Château Montebello is a unique resort constructed entirely with hand-hewn cedar...
