Visit Michigan Avenue. It is called the ‘Magnificent Mile’. There is wonderful shopping on this street. The historical Water Tower building houses the Chicago Visitors Centre. A great place to visit for Chicago visitors information and ideas, numerous maps and brochures and a very…

Visit Hancock Tower – building with X’s outside:  There is a separate elevator to the bar on 95th floor, no charge.  The view is spectacular! However, there is a one drink minimum. At the bar, beer $8 and cocktails $14. There is a one…

If you love to shop, visit these three fabulous contemporary fashion centers – Laurier, Place de la Cite, and Place Ste-Foy. You can find great souvenirs and a little something for yourself there! North America’s oldest shopping district, Quartier Petit-Champlain is great for shopping…

There are so many things to do in Boston! Some ideas for free in time are Catch a Red Sox game at Fenway Park and riding a Swan Boat at the Boston Public Gardens. To many the sculpture and storybook, ‘ Make way for Ducklings…

We were thrilled to find very clever video commercials about bus tours by a Belgian tour company! These adverts are something we wanted to share with our customers. Traveling on highway coaches are environmentally-friendly way to help our planet. We believe strongly in our…

The region, which spans from Brockville to Kingston is both a National Park and part of the UNESCO Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve. It is a popular destination for boating, biking, hiking, and of course cruising through the 1000 Islands. This region of Canada is…

Every Sunday morning at 10:00am, during the summer months, the guards on Parliament Hill put on a show. Marching bands, much parading and shouting of commands, lots of colour from men in red costumes with brass buttons and shiny boots – and, of course,…

To come to Montreal and not see the inside of the Notre Dame Basilica is not having seen Montreal. The inside of this church will take your breath away. The entrance fee-donation is for the up-keeping of the jewel of the city. Guided visits…

I like the restaurant Aux Anciens Canadien for authentic Quebecois food. Wander through the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac hotel. Take the 50 minute tour to places that guests are not normally allowed. Ride the funicular down to ‘Lower Town’ where shops and restaurants and history…

My favourite place is Bryant Park to sit and people-watch. It is a refuge when it is hot, sitting under the trees, enjoying a cool beverage or a deli meal. There is always something happening there! In Grand Central Terminal I head for Boots…