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