Banff is a wonderful destination. The natural beauty of Banff National Park is absolutely breathtaking. In fact, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And the town is packed with good restaurants and cozy pubs.

In summer, you can choose from hundreds of spectacular trails, take a gondola up a mountain and then ride a bicycle down, or just relax with a pint on a roof-top deck with a sensational view. In winter, you can ski, dog-sled, snowshoe, snowmobile, or go for a sleigh ride. Read more…

Fifteen years ago, there were no great places to stay in Old Montreal. But that’s all changed, and today, the city’s Old Town is home to some of the most attractive hotels in Montreal.

The 30-room Auberge Bonaparte, which overlooks Notre Dame Cathedral, is one of the most romantic Montreal hotels.

Rooms have wrought iron furnishing, hardwood floors, and spacious armoires. Many have whirlpool baths. The Centaur Theatre is next door. And the street-level restaurant is one of the best in town. With Duck Confit, Chicken with Brie and Port, and Veal with Morels and Cream, it would be equally at home on the Left Bank. Read more…