Montreal’s Underground City

The most important aspect of Montreal’s life is their Underground City, which is also called as La Ville Souterraine. Montreal’s Underground City (which is the biggest in the world) is spread around 12 square kilometers of area and has almost 30 kilometers of tunnels spread all over. Nearly quarter million of people (be it tourist or locals) visit this extravagant world of Underground which has shopping malls, hotels, banks, offices, museums, universities, metro stations, commuter train stations, and the Bell Centre amphitheatre and arena.

Taking a tour of this Underground City is mandatory, if you want to get acquainted with every aspect of Montreal’s life. Once you take a tour of the Underground city, trust me you will be surprised to see how brightly lit passages connects thousands of boutiques, hotels, restaurants, universities, offices and many attractions.

The Underground city is world famous for its shopping experience, so if you are visiting Montreal do swing by to shop or at least window shop. Some of the most famous shopping malls in this city are The Eaton Centre, Cours Mont-Royal, Complexe Les Ailes, Place Montreal Trust, and Place Ville-Marie. I think out of all the mentioned malls the most famous mall is The Eaton Centre, as it is located in the heart of Underground City and downtown core connected via McGill Metro Station.

So if you are a shopping fanatic I am sure you will be delighted to see brands like The Gap, Old Navy, Jacob, Tommy, Guess, Zara, Mexx, Le Chateau, Aldo and many more here. After a day of shopping you can always stop by the many amazing restaurants like RIDI Bar Ristorante, B & B Bar, and Restaurant L’ Academine serving authentic French cuisine. So make sure whenever you visit Montreal, you do visit this integral part of Montreal’s life and culture.

Montreal Quick Travel Guide

• Contact Montreal’s tourism office located at Infotouriste Centre 1255 Peel Street Suite 100 (corner of Sainte-Catherine Street West) Peel. For any general information on Cheap Flights to Montreal, shopping, dining, hotels, nightlife and attractions.
• Instead of hiring cabs and taxis, get around Montreal on bike, Metro trains or commuter trains which are cheaper options.
• Budget travelers should travel to Montreal from March to May, as most of the Airlines offer discounts on Montreal flights.

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Free Salsa Classes in Montreal

I always wanted to learn Salsa, however my pocket and time never allowed me to get indulge into such hobby. I am sure many of you out there feel the same, where you have an unaccomplished desire for dancing. So all such people who want to learn Salsa and other forms of Latin dance, Montreal is the place for you.

Head towards Parc Jean – Drapeau’s outdoors for free lessons on Salsa, Merengue and other Latin dances. You will meet many like minded people there learning this intimate form of dancing and practicing the learned steps for hours and hours.

Free outdoor dancing lessons are held twice in a week every summer, generally the lessons happen on Fridays and Sundays. The learning session generally last for an hour or two, attended by many people who are enthusiastic about dancing. After the lesson the concrete ground is your play ground where you can practice all the steps for hours and hours.

Parc Jean – Drapeau can be easily reached by car and taxis, the parking charges are $15 for more than 2 hours. However the cheaper and better option is to reach Parc Jean- Drapeau via metro train, get off at Jean – Drapeau and just walk diagonally to the left. The dancing square is just at a short distance from the Metro station.

You don’t have to pay any fee for the lessons and it’s completely free, along with that you don’t really need to carry anything special like dancing shoes. You really don’t have to worry about your dancing partner as well because there will be many single people there also, who are ready to practice with you. So once you are here just let yourself free and indulge into this fantastic form of creativity.

Montreal Quick Travel Guide

• Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is the main airport of Montreal. All the flights to Montreal from the world land here, hence connecting Montreal to the world.
• Best time to visit Montreal is from May to September, however keep in mind that during this time flights to Montreal and hotel rates would be really expensive.
• Budget travelers can visit Montreal from March to May, as most of the airlines offer Cheap Flights to Montreal.

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Miami : Some of the Eating Joints and Restaurants You Shouldn’t Miss

So you had all the fun on the beach! Now you must be tired, exhausted and most importantly hungry. Miami is the land of fun, frolic and diversity, where different cultures merge to give outstanding results, which of course can be experience in its cuisines. In Miami one can taste an outstanding Steak to mouth watering Cuban cuisine. So just to put you at ease you will find a short list of good eating joints to grab a bite without denting your wallet.

• Joe’s Stone Crab

A stop at South Beach’s Joe’s Stone Crab is a must. The Joe’s Stone Crab was opened in 1913 and claims to be the discoverer of the tasty Stone Crab. Due to its reputation it has somewhat become a land mark in South Beach, with long waiting lines. So make sure you ready to wait before hand or else pick your order from the adjoining take-away window.

• News Cafe

It is one of the places in Miami Beach which serves 24 hours breakfast, for those late night munchies. It is located on the hippest and beautiful stretch on Miami Beach called Ocean Drive, serving pretty economical and very tasty food. The News Café stays crowded throughout the day during peak season offering pretty good chance to interact with locals and other tourists.

• Capital Grille

Ranked as one of the best steak houses in the town many times, Capital Grille indeed serves mouth watering steaks and wines. Located in downtown near the Brickell Bridge, this premium steak house offers excellent customer service. It’s an ideal place to have romantic dinner with your significant other.

• Tobacco Road

Tobacco Road is an old restaurant formed in 1912. It’s said to be the best place in town to have a huge greasy hamburger, along with live entertainers playing Blues Music. The restaurant has its share of troubled history with law enforcement and came a long way since 1912. The restaurant is very reasonably priced and it’s a good place for evening drinks and live music.


• Tropical Chinese

If you want to taste authentic Chinese in Miami, then head towards Tropical Chinese. The restaurant is famous for its mouth watering Dim Sums and other Chinese dishes. The restaurant is located in the the strip mall and is generally crowded on weekends.

Miami Quick Travel Guide

• Contact Tourism and Cultural Development, located on 1755 Meridian Ave, Suite 500, Miami Beach for any information on Cheap Flights to Miami, Hotels, nightlife, shopping and dining.
• Instead of taxis and cabs, travel via Miami Bus system and Metrorail for economical commuting.
• Budget travelers can visit Miami during April to July at most airlines offer cheap flights to Miami.

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Best Hotels for Complete Miami Beach fun

Imagine waking up to the sound of waves, sipping your morning coffee with the enchanting view of the blue ocean in front of you. Doesn’t it sound amazing? Well this can be easily done in Miami, where one can have unlimited water and beach fun and what can be better than staying on the beach itself. Miami Beach serves some of the world’s beach hotels and resorts, where you can have endless fun along with all the comfort and luxury. So here is the list of top beach hotels you should check out.

1. Delano Hotel

The hotel is located in the heart of South Beach in the Art Deco District. The hotel faces directly to the ocean, offering ultimate world class resort in the most vibrant city of the world. The hotel offers beautiful lobby, luxurious guestrooms, magnificent pool, and a private beach. The hotel also offers multi cuisine dining facilities like Blue Door, Brasserie, and Blue Sea.

2. Fontainebleau Suites

Located on the Collins Avenue facing the Atlantic Ocean, Fontainebleau Suites has gone under the most awaited renovation worth $1 billion, giving it the feel of authentic Miami along with all the top luxuries of the world. The hotel offers top most facilities like 30 treatment rooms, Main pool, European pool, multiple dipping pools, children pool, and 31 cabanas. The hotel also offers high class comfortable rooms and many fine dining restaurants.

3. Ritz-Carlton South Beach

Located in the Art Deco District, offering high class service Ritz is known for. The hotel offers comfortable and relaxing stay along with the fun of Miami. Enjoy access to a world of amenities including spa with 14 treatment rooms and comfortable rooms with basic amenities’ like a mini bar, multi line phone, marble bathrooms with European toiletries. The hotel also offers also offers many dining options.

 

1.   4. Loews Miami Beach Hotel

If you are looking for comfort and relaxation than Loews Miami Beach Hotel is the place for you. The hotel offers a splash pool, children’s pool, two spa tubs, a steam room, 20 cabanas, a fully equipped fitness club, and complimentary Yoga sessions. Loews Miami Beach Hotel also comes equipped with over780 comfortable and luxurious guestrooms.

Miami Quick Travel Guide

• Miami International airport is the main airport of Miami. All the flights to Miami from all over the world land here, hence connecting Miami to the world.
• Best time to visit Miami is from December till April, however keep in mind that Miami flights and hotel rates would be expensive.
• Budget travelers can visit Miami from June to September, as the airlines offers Cheap Flights to Miami and getting cheap hotel rates are also likely to happen.

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Manila’s Favorite Nightspots

Manila is the city which never sleeps, numerous bars and nightclubs keeps all the party animals moral high throughout the night. Like any other city, Manila also boasts about its nightlife, with bars and pubs scattered almost in every part of the city. Manila offers its guest variety of clubs and pubs playing relaxing lounge music to high tempo trance music. So here is the list of the pubs and clubs you should explore while you are here.

Nightclubs

1. Conway’s

It is one of the best nightclubs in Manila, offering excellent best cocktails, appetizers and the superb dance music in town. Conway’s is famous amongst the locals and tourists for night long parties. Located in Makati neighborhood inside the Shangri-La hotel, Conway’s offers the perfect setting of lights and ambience for party.

2. Hard Rock Café

Well everyone knows about Hard Rock Café, it’s the place to party. Located in Makati District, serving the best drinks, cocktails, wines and appetizers in the town, Hard Rock Café hold theme nights and has many international acts performing every now and then.

Bars and Pubs

1. Giraffe Bar

This bar is located in Makati district just outside the entrance of Shangri-La. It is one of the favorite places for those who want a relaxing evening. The bar is very trendy and in circular form with its bejeweled interior, it stays open daily except Sundays.

2. Sidebar Café and Bar

This bar is located in the Malate region of Manila. It serves excellent food and drinks, along with live entertainment. The Bar has a contemporary interior which makes it one of the best places to chill.

Manila Quick Travel Guide

• Ninoy Aquino International Airport is the main airport of Manila. Flights to Manila from all over the world lands here, hence connecting it to the world.
• Best time to visit Manila is from December to February, so keep in mind that during this time flights to Manila and hotel rates will be expensive.
• Budget travelers can visit Manila in October and November, as most of the airlines offers Cheap flights to Manila.

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