Location and how to get there: Centrally located in Old Montreal, just a few steps from the Palais des Congrès, Montreal’s convention centre, Le Place d’Armes is equally close to Multimedia City and the Montreal Court House, and just minutes from downtown Montreal. Number of rooms: 83 rooms and 52 suites, all elegantly furnished. All…
Location and how to get there: Big Sky, Montana, Fly into Bozeman Gallatin Field. The ranch is 45 minutes from the airport, down Rt. 191, the most beautiful ride along the Gallatin River. Number of rooms: 70 different cabins, log homes, chalets. Price range: $75-$350 USD depending on time of year and number of people…
Location and how to get there: Chestertown, Maryland. Situated on 12 peaceful acres, with a commanding view of the Chesapeake Bay, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the Inn is 1 ½ hours drive time from Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD and Philadelphia, PA. Number of rooms: 13 guest rooms all with private bath. Price range: $155-$285/night, depending…
Stephanie Elizondo Griest has mingled with the Russian Mafiya, polished Chinese propaganda, and belly danced with Cuban rumba queens. These adventures are the subject of her award-winning memoir: Around the Bloc: My Life in Moscow, Beijing, and Havana (Villard/Random House, 2004). Atria/Simon & Schuster will publish her memoirs from Mexico in 2008, and Travelers’ Tales…
Wooo-ha-ha-ha…it’s that time of year again, boys and ghouls, so make this Halloween a fright to remember! Let’s start with my own terror-filled tale. Just click to read about my recent trip to Transylvania! Poe Museum: If that doesn’t boil your delicious blood, perhaps a trip to the Edgar Allen Poe Museum will. Although it…
Even better, let’s put our money where our mouths are, and support these often unsung heroes, by snapping up these waay cool Italian leather “Totes for Teachers.” DHL and Zac Posner partnered up to bring us these colorful, messenger-sized, expandable sporty bags that can hold your cell phone, make-up kit, power bar, with plenty of…
I thought we’d have fun exploring gold country, but I never expected to hit gold in the dining category. Yet, after dining at Taste Restaurant, located in the one-horse town of Plymouth (which we learned about from our affable host at the Days Inn) I stand corrected! We were completely blown away by the hip…