Back to Boston – pedestrian friendly and historically rich The Montrealer May 3, 2009 3518 We recently visited with Larry Meehan, VP of Tourism for Boston, when he was in Montreal with a delegation to promote Boston and Massachusetts to the Montreal travel trade. The province of Quebec (and Montreal ...
Celebrity Solstice – the flagship sets a new standard of elegance The Montrealer April 7, 2009 5245 “StarringYou!” is more than a slogan for Celebrity Cruises; it’s an entire philosophy of guest-centred service Celebrity Solstice is the first of a new family of ships for the company that is part of the Ro...
Charming Manchester Village – a great Vermont getaway The Montrealer April 5, 2009 4337 Fabulous outlet shopping, magnificent golf and the historic and elegant Equinox make this a compelling Vermont retreat Manchester Village is a small community in the southwest corner of Vermont with a du...
Miami’s Acqualina popular with Montrealers The Montrealer April 3, 2009 5341 Spotlight on Travel - Mike Cohen SUNNY ISLES, Fla - While I focused on Sunny Isles Beach, Florida in a recent column, I do so again, this time with a focus on a spot where I bumped into many Montrealers...
Another look at the benefits of Fort Lauderdale The Montrealer March 7, 2009 3957 Colleague Donna Carter provided readers with a nice perspective on Fort Lauderdale and the Everglades in last month’s edition of The Montrealer. Allow me to add some tips for those of you possibly headed down t...
Annecy – France’s beautiful gift to tourism The Montrealer March 3, 2009 4752 Walking alongside the canals, taking in the profusion of flowers, enjoying a coffee and croissant, and just soaking up the history of this medieval city reveal why Annecy is one of the world’s most popular tour...
Fort Lauderdale – gateway to the Florida Everglades The Montrealer February 2, 2009 4991 There’s an old saying that it’s easier to get a reputation than it is to live one down but Fort Lauderdale has risen to the challenge. Just over 20 years ago the city on the sunshine state’s southeast coast was...
Experience New Zealand The Montrealer January 2, 2009 5030 An abundance of endowments begin with unparalleled physical beauty Tucked in a corner of the South Pacific and separated from Australia by the Tasman Sea, New Zealand is a poster child for the old saying t...
Touring Spain’s World Heritage Cities The Montrealer December 25, 2008 4117 In a country whose first inhabitants pre-date the Neolithic period, it’s hardly surprising Spain is endowed with a rich historical past. In fact, for history buffs and lovers of ancient architecture, it offe...
Escape completely on the Ruby Princess The Montrealer December 8, 2008 6989 The ‘Loveboat’ tradition continues with the newest member of the Princess Cruises fleet There’s a nautical expression that the most beautiful ship is the one you’re on. This is easily the case with the Ruby Pr...