You can get your cacao fix in several different forms at Montreal's Juliette & Chocolat. Their creations are made from high quality chocolate that is imported from several different countries. They offer a variety of brownies, crepes, sundaes, pastries and other heavenly desserts smothered in chocolate. If you really need a strong hit you can have a shot of rich drinking chocolate with or without alcohol. There are also food options on the menu such as savory crepes and creative salads. … [Read more...]
Lay In Bed While You Watch Jumbo Jets Take Off
Sit and soak in the luxurious bathtub or curl up in bed while you enjoy the views of jumbo jets taking off and landing. Does this sound like an advertisement you would see on a hotel brochure? It could be used by the Fairmont at the Vancouver Airport. This isn't a budget hotel, but the convenience of the location can not be beat. It is literally right inside of the Vancouver International Airport, situated directly above the U.S.A. departure terminal. The International check in area is also within easy reach. … [Read more...]
Three Kings Day Celebrations
The date of January 6th is Los Tres Reyes Magos, or Three Kings Day. It is just one of the many celebrations in San Miguel de Allende. The holiday is to commemorate the three wise following the star to baby Jesus. This is when children receive the majority of their gifts rather than Christmas Day. Several markets hold toy sales the evening before that go late into the night. … [Read more...]
A City Of Non-Stop Festivals And Celebrations
You will never get bored for lack of entertainment in San Miguel de Allende. I don't think we have ever been in a place with so many festivals and celebrations. There are over 75 religious and civic holidays throughout the year. The numerous celebrations for Christmas start around December 20th and carry on through the New Years and into February. Check the calendar of events for whatever time of year you are visiting, you never know what might be going on. … [Read more...]
Montreal’s Atwater Market, A Foodie Heaven
Montreal's Atwater Market is located in the Saint-Henri district of the city, it has been an icon of the area since its opening in 1933. Year round there are a diverse mix of merchants and specialty shops. In the warmer months there are vendor stalls lining the outer sidewalks. They sell both local and imported fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers. … [Read more...]
Heffley Lake, An Escape From Kamloops
Heffley Lake is a small community along the #5 Yellowhead Highway, 44 kilometers northeast of Kamloops, British Columbia. The area offers fishing, swimming, canoeing, horseback riding and biking. There are a few B&B's, a ranch and camping in the area. A short distance away is the Sun Peaks Resort, it offers more accommodation and restaurants. The entire area is a refreshing break from the dry and barren landscape of Kamloops. We drove through at the beginning of October during the peak of the fall colours. … [Read more...]
Stage Your Own Bed In At The John Lennon Suite In Montreal
You might not be able to afford to stay in bed for a full week like John and Yoko did, but perhaps you can pack up your pajamas and spend one night in the suite where they staged the famous "bed in" for peace. On a recent trip to Montreal I gave my husband an incredible birthday surprise. We booked the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel for our stay in the city. Many of you might not be aware, (I wasn't myself) that this is the hotel where the bed in event took place. John Lennon and Yoko Ono stayed in a suite in the hotel from May 26 to June 2, 1969. It was also this very suite where the … [Read more...]
Artsy And Eclectic Town Of Nelson
A Beautiful Setting Provides Year Round Outdoor Activities Nelson is a small town nestled into the Selkirk Mountains. It's in a region of British Columbia known as the Kootenays. It is an attractive setting, not only surrounded by mountains but many lakes and rivers. Nelson itself sits on the west arm of the large Kootenay Lake. … [Read more...]
Coombs Market, The Place With The Famous Goats On The Roof
The village of Coombs on Vancouver Island hosts an interesting and quirky shopping area. It is located on the Port Alberni Highway 9 km's west of Parksville. If you are heading to places such as Tofino or Ucluelet on the west coast of the island, it makes for a good stopping point along the way. For many years Coombs has been a well known attraction for locals and tourists on Vancouver Island. At one point the market area seemed to be on a decline. Many of the shops had shut down and it had become quite lifeless. In the last few years there has been a revival. New shops have opened and the … [Read more...]
Beacon Hill Park, Yet Another Reason To Love Victoria
Beacon Hill is a two hundred acre park of both natural and manicured beauty. It is located within easy walking distance of the inner harbour of Victoria, British Columbia. It is a quiet place within the city to come for a stroll, a run or a picnic. The park offers views of the ocean and mountains along the wooded and shoreline trails. On a clear day you can see across to the Olympic Mountain range in Washington State. There is something on offer for everyone, a playground, a water park, playing fields, a cricket pitch, lawn bowling and a petting zoo. The fountains, ponds, and gardens make … [Read more...]
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