Boston Canada Travel

Thanks to Jacques Desbois’ vision and genius idea in 2001, the Quebec Hotel de Glace (Ice Hotel) has become one of the most successful winter tourist attractions in Quebec. Nicknamed Mr. Igloo, Desbois has always been fascinated by the winter experience. His company, La Piste Desbois was engaged in the construction of igloo villages, participating [...]

While Rio and New Orleans are world-renowned as the top places of choice for Carnival, here’s a lesser-known, but equally fun choice, Quebec City. Although, you’ll have to pack an entire suitcase of warm-weather clothing, don’t forget your swimsuit! (see left). Now ranked as the Number One Winter Carnival in the World, and the 3rd [...]

After watching close to a week of media attention directed at the plight of the shipwrecked Concordia, I have to loudly protest the comparison being made to the 1912 Titanic disaster. First, the Titanic didn’t even contain enough lifeboats or life vests for all of the passengers on board. This was clearly not the case [...]

When you think of Degas, what images come to mind? For me, it’s the voyeuristic view into the private world of ballet, or the stop gap images at the horse races. Rarely do I associate nudes with Degas. However, I am remiss, as I learned how revolutionary Degas was  viewed by his contemporaries, all thanks [...]

Hotel Chocolat The Best Socially Conscious Chocolate in Boston If you haven’t yet discovered this amazing chocolate boutique, here’s your chance! Hotel Chocolat is celebrating it’s two-year anniversary in Boston with an all-day celebration and tasting on Sat. Nov. 12th. Take 10% off all purchases of $50 or more, enjoy samples of their dark or [...]

EVENT DETAILS WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 6:00 – 9:00 PM THE WESTIN BOSTON WATERFRONT HOTEL 425 SUMMER STREET BOSTON, MA Taste of France 2011: Taste of Québec! Since 2006, the French-American Chamber of Commerce, New England Chapter (FACCNE) has presented the annual series “A Taste of France.” Each year this event highlights a different region of [...]

These days, when airlines are charging you for everything from blankets to peanuts, and change fares are the norm, not the exception, I have to stop and say hats off to Southwest Air. I was unexpectedly called to go to Denver, Colorado because my dad is undergoing open-heart surgery. Thank God for Southwest Air, because [...]

What a beautiful hidden coastal paradise! Formerly a fish-processing town, stinking of sardines that drove the tourists away. Now it’s Bar Harbor without the high-ticket price, complete with gourmet restaurants, historic inns and a hopping art scene. Berry Manor, Rockland’s Most Romantic Getaway Arriving in Rockland, we were greeted at the Berry Manor with the [...]

I was invited to visit a friend in Sandwich for Labor Day Weekend, so seized the opportunity to check out one of the oldest communities in Massachusetts & on the Cape. In spite of the pending recession, the crazy stock market and Hurricane Irene, Sandwich seems to be doing quite well! Fiddlestix Food Trolley Heidi [...]

The food truck trend has finally made it to Cape Cod with Fiddlestix Trolley, the first of its kind in Sandwich, MA. Heidi Pleso, the owner of the month-old operation, has owned an operated a number of Sandwich establishments, including Sous Chef at the Belfry, Owner/Operator for Whistleberries in Barnstable Village and Chef at the [...]