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Cheap Holidays: Late Deals to Montreal on St. Patrick’s Day

March 20th, 2011 No comments

St. Patrick’s Day is an event that is celebrated across the entire world. Celebrations in Ireland are obviously very popular, and it’s where most of the parties tend to be. However, the scene in Montreal is very proactive, and it makes for quite a spectacular weekend. Late holidays are a great way to make the most of St. Patrick’s Day.

St Patrick’s Day is often seen as a massive drinking festival. This is true, to some extent, but there’s a lot more that makes this such an incredible event. The biggest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the world have been running half way around the globe in Montreal since 1824. In nearly 200 years the annual show has been uninterrupted, so it’s a great place to celebrate the special day.

The St. Patrick’s Day parades are one of a kind. Approximately 40 floats and 45 marching bands take part in this fantastic parade. This year over 4000 people are supposed to make up the precession and everyone is welcomed and encouraged to join in. The parade lasts around three hours but with those marching bands getting the party started, spirits are guaranteed to remain high well into the evening and bars will be crowded, with people spilling out into the streets through the night. Cheap holidays are easy to find, so why not spend your St. Patrick’s Day in Montreal this year.

The key to making late holidays as luxurious as possible can be to splash out on long-haul flights to gorgeous locations such as Canada but save money by staying in low cost hotels. After all, with so much to do and see, you only really need a hotel to act as a base for exploring. Hotel le Saint Andre is a very central hotel in Montreal and a great option for anyone planning on spending their holiday out and about in the city – especially as it has free parking; perfect for those hiring a car for their trip. It’s close to the library, Notre Dame de Bonsecours Chapel and Bonsecours Market. Breakfast is included so fill up in the morning and you won’t need to spend a fortune on lunches out.

St. Patrick’s Day is almost upon us, so why don’t you take advantage of the late holiday deals and spend some time in this beautiful city.

Chris Brown is a travel journalist who writes articles on top hotels, cruises and destinations. For more information on late holiday deals please visit www.mytravel.com

What Are The Best Winter Beach Vacation Spots?

January 9th, 2010 1 comment

For most of us, the winter months often bring on the winter blues. The cold and snowy months can leave one feeling less active and less motivated to go outdoors. One way of curing the winter blues is to take a Montreal travel vacation at a luxurious beach. There are many hot beach spots that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

The following are a few of the best winter beach vacation spots:

Bahamas: Many vacationers consider the Bahamas a tourist’s paradise. The warm climate and lush beaches makes the Bahamas a very popular winter get away. The many elegant resorts offer fine dining, various tours of underground caves, and other amazing scenery. Windsurfing, snorkeling and scuba diving are very popular. There are also beautiful waterfalls and aquariums. There is an activity for anyone, no matter what the age.

Todos Santos, Mexico: Located on Baja Peninsula’s Highway 19, Todos Santos in Mexico is a very popular beach vacation spot. It is sparsely populated with a quaint artistic, farming, and fishing community. It is a very popular surfing spot. There are miles and miles of white sand beach and resorts that cater to every need. For instance, the Posada La Poza is located very near to the beach and has many luxury amenities.

Oaxaca, Mexico: This is a very popular beach vacation spot. In 2005, it received a ‘World Best’ award from Travel +Leisure magazine. This city features wonderful cultural attractions. The gorgeous beaches can be found in nearby Huatulco. There are many elegant hotels and resorts near the beaches.

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: The inviting climate has temperatures that range from the mid 80s which makes this a popular beach vacation spot. There are a number of exotic and luxurious resorts where visitors can participate in such activities as sailing, fishing, golfing, spas, scuba diving, pools, and tennis.

Florida Keys: The Florida Keys contains an enormous amount of tropical beaches. Winter temperatures range in the 70s to mid 80s. One can bask in the warm sun on the beautiful beaches and participate in such activities as deep sea fishing, diving and snorkeling, water skiing, surfing, taking an eco-tour, golf, or relax at a luxury spa.

Caribbean: The Caribbean is another popular beach vacation spot. The beaches contain beautiful white sand and warm relaxing water. As well, there are many fantastic resorts that come with gorgeous rooms, delicious food, and exciting activities. You can surf, snorkel, take a cruise, and participate in a wide range of outdoor activities. St. Lucia in the Caribbean is a wonderful and affordable vacation spot. It is well-known for its outstanding beaches. The Coco Palm resort is a popular choice for vacationers.

Hawaii: Because of its wonderful climate and gorgeous beaches, Hawaii is always a popular winter vacation spot. Temperatures during winter on the islands of Hawaii range from the low to mid 80′s. There are a variety of activities such as parasailing, helicopter tours, eco-tours, windsurfing, boating, SCUBA diving, fishing, golf, horseback riding, hiking, Hawaiian luaus, and snorkeling.

Every year, many people dread the ice, snow, slush, and cold temperatures that winter brings. Fortunately, there are many affordable and relaxing beach vacation spots that one can escape to during the cold blustery winter months.

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