Travel Guides

Canada is a favorite destination for cruises, and there are several port stops that stand out along the many routes available around this fascinating and diverse coastline.

Montreal
Montreal is one of those fantastic Canadian destinations that has retained its European roots so authentically you will feel as if you have walked straight into a charming Parisian suburb, rather than a sprawling North American city. From quaint cobblestone streets through to pavement caves and leafy sidewalks there is a certain continental vibe to many parts of the city, and this combined with the French streets signs, high fashion boutiques and laid back Gaelic attitude will charm many visitors. Montreal has had a turbulent history and although many Canadian settlements were first founded by the French, the British took over following the French and Indian War. Montreal clung stubbornly to its French beginnings though and this has caused quite a lot of tension over the years, but has meant that this city has retained a very strong and authentic French culture, in fact there were some serious attempts during the 20th Century to have Montreal declared an independent sovereign nation from the rest of Canada, but inhabitants narrowly voted in favor of continuing as a province.

There are plenty of reasons one might want to go to Montreal. For instance, there is some wonderful history. For another reason, it is home to some beautiful landscape. Lastly, it is a picturesque city that offers a wonderful vacation and a great place to relax.

Montreal restaurants offer the same types of cuisine that you can find in almost any country. They offer a multi cultural array of foods, such as Italian, French, Canadian and American. Of course, if you’d like to try something else, you can probably find it.

What makes Montreal restaurants a unique experience isn’t necessarily the food they serve, but the atmosphere that is served with it. Many places can make a good hamburger, but the reason you might like one place over the other is because of the way you feel when you’re there. That’s what is so special about Montreal restaurants.

They have Little Italy. Who ever thought you could have an authentic Italian meal and feel while you were in Montreal? Or enjoy a meal in an underground tunnel? If you are wandering around the Underground City of Montreal, there are plenty of restaurants that offer fare for any taste.

When you take a vacation, you want to stay in the nicest hotel for your money. Who doesn’t want to get a good hotel, with great service and amenities for a great price? Even if you don’t intend to spend a great deal of time in your hotel room you want something that is at least decent making the time you are there a good experience.

How do people find great deals on hotels for their money? Many ways really. They can use the internet or call the hotel to see if they have better rates for certain days. You can even book a vacation deal that covers air travel and hotel.

Hmmm. A Montreal vacation. Sounds kind of appealing, huh? Think about it. It’s an absolutely gorgeous

area. If you were able to take a Montreal vacation in the winter, it’s supposed to be the perfect winter wonderland. But if you can’t get there in winter, the spring and summer seasons are just as beautiful…without the snow and cold, of course.

Regardless of which season you decide to vacation in Montreal, there is so much to see and do. Such as Chateau Terrace. If you go here, you will get a fantastic view of Mont Royal and then be able to enjoy yourself in the Chateau’s café and shops afterward. It’s a simple walk from downtown and a great way to pass the time.