Cruising the Caribbean aboard the deluxe Azamara Journey The Montrealer March 3, 2010 6021 The prevailing trend to build cruise ships larger than 12 storey apartment buildings shows no sign of ebbing and while they are widely popular they do not meet everybody's taste. There are certainly those unabl...
Some tips for the airline traveller The Montrealer February 5, 2010 3318 Here are some tips for readers based on my most recent airline experience from here and back to South Florida, via Air Canada. Security Matters: A few months after the September 11, 2001 airline attacks Rich...
Bermuda – a balmy island bastion The Montrealer February 3, 2010 8151 Legendary author Mark Twain was anything but wishy-washy about Bermuda. From 1867 to 1910 he spent long holidays there often referring to it as a tourist paradise and a social Eden. It was clearly his favourite...
The magical beauty of Alaska aboard Holland America’s Westerdam The Montrealer January 9, 2010 6139 Say the word “cruise”, and wonderful things come to mind – delicious food served in elegant dining rooms, luxurious accommodations, a little indulgence in the spa, terrific entertainment and…where are we going?...
Manchester defines itself as New Hampshire’s commercial and industrial centre The Montrealer January 5, 2010 3547 Spotlight on Travel - Mike Cohen MANCHESTER, NH- Recognized as New Hampshire’s commercial and industrial leader, as well as its largest city and the home of nearly 10 percent of its population, Manchester (www....
Historic St. Augustine – Florida’s oldest city The Montrealer January 3, 2010 5485 The sunshine state’s oldest city is filled with Old World charm When Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon discovered Florida in 1513, landing near what is now the city of St. Augustine, there is no question he wa...
Maine’s Ogunquit has something for every traveller The Montrealer December 9, 2009 5003 Spotlight on Travel - Mike Cohen Known to the Abenaki tribe as "beautiful place by the sea," Ogunquit (www.ogunquit.org) is a beautiful town of Maine featuring a world-class beach and magnificent coastlin...
Follow the sun to a winter golf getaway The Montrealer December 3, 2009 6028 Among many Canadian golfers the winter closure of domestic courses triggers an intense yearning for sunny fairways that never see a flake of snow. Moreover, there are oodles of excellent venues to choose from i...
Lots of family fun in Maine’s Old Orchard Beach The Montrealer November 5, 2009 11850 Spotlight on Travel - Mike Cohen OLD ORCHARD BEACH - Ever since I was a kid friends always told me about their trips to Maine, particularly Old Orchard Beach (www.OldOrchardBeachMaine.com). So, when I b...
Experience Atlanta – Georgia’s Southern Belle The Montrealer November 3, 2009 4807 It took considerable persuasion to convince me the most exciting way to tour the great city of Atlanta was on a Segway, one of those new self-balancing two-wheel transportation devices. I ultimately agreed to g...
