Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Top Canadian Cities Worth Exploring

Canada is a sensational country to visit, and from its rolling snow-peaked mountains to its amazing cities, you’ll be more than impressed by the amount of things to do here. Visited by millions every year, Canada is a tourist hotspot, domestically and internationally, and if you’re thinking about holidaying here this year, then you’ll want to know what are the best cities to visit. Thankfully, all the cities in Canada offer something special, and unless you’re planning to travel though all of them, it can be tough to make a specific choice. To make things easier, here’s a list of the top cities to visit in Canada this summer, and what you’ll find once you get there.

Toronto

Toronto is one of the most famous cities in Canada, and although it is often mistaken as the country’s capital by tourists, it certainly offer as much as Ottawa. One of the biggest events to occur every year here is the Toronto International Film festival, which attracts celebrities from all over the world. Furthermore, it also boasts a number of amazing skyscrapers and sporting venues, like the CN Tower and the Blue Jays. Toronto is only two hours from Niagara Falls too, so you can even take a short drive or public transport to the falls. With various national parks and shopping districts, Toronto really is an exceptional city to visit.

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Vancouver

Vancouver is a city of natural beauty, and the views of where the mountains meet the ocean are breath-taking. No other city in Canada offers such a relaxed and laid back atmosphere, and the locals are extremely hospitable too. Home to the Olympic Winter Games in 2010, millions of people visited Toronto as well as watched it from their TV screens, with most of the events taking place in Whistler – an amazing place to ski if you ever get the chance.

Montreal

With French as well as English influences, Montreal is the cultural capital of Canada, with millions of tourists flocking there every year. It offers an energy and diversity like no other city, and mixes modern elements of city life with traditional and historical pastimes. Whether you’re looking for the latest fashions, or the tastiest pastries, Montreal has it all, so make sure it is one of your stop-offs on your trip to Canada this year. Furthermore, make sure you check out autoeurope.ca for the best car rental deals.



Friday, May 17, 2013

The Luxury Hotel, Rancho Valencia in California

Yesterday morning, YAHOO! TRAVEL has created a list of ten luxury hotels worldwide, which according to the article are worth splurging on.  Mentioned on the list is the inviting Rancho Valencia.

Located 40 minutes away from the San Diego International Airport by car, Rancho Valencia is popular to both tourists and locals for its enchanting[especially at night] outdoor swimming pool and heated Jacuzzi.  Not to mention its thumbs up facilities such as:

  • a massage and beauty center
  • sauna
  • salon
  • fitness center
  • tennis courts
  • golf course
  • a business center
  • high speed wireless internet
  • restaurant [Mediterranean, French and Californian]
  • … and more!

Although the plan hasn’t been finalized yet, Bebe and I are looking for a three-week [the least] vacation in the US.  We’re shooting for July or August of 2015.  The main plan is to spend most of the trip in Florida and a few days in California.  2015 might sound that far, far away from today but oh my… planning excites us!

Savings account speaking, we don’t have much but we sure want to experience a three-day-two-night stay in one of Rancho Valencia’s rooms.  I mean, just looking at this pic makes me want to fly there now:

2015 is two years from now – time to start saving some more for the up and coming USA vacay’!

*** Photo credits: www.hotelscombined.com



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