Barcelona – a multi-faceted vacation city The Montrealer September 3, 2011 4368 The former capitol of the Spanish region of Catalonia, Barcelona is famous for its history, architecture, human scale and perhaps surprisingly – it beaches Barcelona is a favoured port of embarkation for Medit...
Prince Edward Island – a place fit for royalty The Montrealer August 15, 2011 5935 Fond of the Anne of Green Gables series, The Duchess of Cambridge was enthusiastic about visiting Prince Edward Island which served as the novels’ setting I sometimes wonder how Prince Edward Island might have...
Paris – Oo La La, C’est Magnifique Julie Kalan August 9, 2011 5823 Paris is a city of love and romance, the capital of haute couture and a bastion of gastronomic delights. Magnificent sights, countless museums, grand boulevards, immaculate gardens, intriguing cafés and some of...
Norwegian EPIC – holiday magic delivered on a grand scale The Montrealer August 6, 2011 7619 Norwegian Cruise Lines’ newest and largest vessel is a magical world of fantasy come true Reality is suspended – expectations are exceeded beyond whatever we imagined. But then, who could have imagined a holid...
It’s not too late for a Toronto summer holiday The Montrealer August 3, 2011 4688 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 7426 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 3886 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 5324 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 10567 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 4099 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...
