Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Vacation time is approaching ( Auberge du Vieux Port )



And IF you wanted to visit a city with a European flair but didn't want to leave the continent - well you could visit Montreal - and if you wanted to make it very special you could stay in " Old Montreal " - and be transported back in time by staying at this beautifully Romantic Inn.................

Conde Nast review HERE

AUBERGE du VIEUX PORT

Where to stay in Montreal

Let's go check in, shall we?

Historical Inn in Old Montreal

Now then, which room will you be staying in?




Vacationing in Montreal, Quebec










And once you've unpacked - maybe taken a quick nap
and wake up just in time to have dinner " al fresco "






AFTER DINNER YOU COULD CASUALLY STROLL DOWN TO THE PORT


WHY MONTREAL?
( you may be asking yourselves )
WELL WE'RE THE FESTIVAL CAPITOL OF NORTH AMERICA
( with over a hundred festivals annually ) 

SO............YOU COULD COME DURING GRAND PRIX WEEK 



OR DURING THE INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS FESTIVAL




OR PERHAPS YOU'D LIKE TO COME WHILE THE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FEST IS GOING ON?  ( THE LARGEST IN THE WORLD ACCORDING TO THE GUINESS BOOK OF RECORDS )  THERE'S PLENTY OF FREE ENTERTAINMENT 


THEN OF COURSE THERE'S THE " JUST FOR LAUGHS " FESTIVAL
( a favorite of mine ) 


 THE MONTREAL HIGHLIGHTS FESTIVAL ( MONTREAL EN LUMIERE )
A 10 DAY ( OR SO ) EVENT OF CULINARY - PERFORMANCES - LIVE MUSIC - 
FASHION SHOWS
AND LIGHT SHOWS
THERE ARE A LOT OF FREE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED - 
THE FESTIVAL ENDS WITH " NUIT BLANCHE " OR " WHITE NIGHT "
AN ALL NIGHT EVENT THAT STARTS AT 6 P.M. AND ENDS WHEN THE SUN COMES UP 

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IS THE THEME I SUPPOSE


AND AFTER AN EXHAUSTING DAY OR NIGHT - WE OFFER TRANSPORTATION OF COURSE - ON OUR
" CALECHES " ( HORSE AND BUGGIES ) 


OR OUR RENTAL BIKE SYSTEM - " BIXI " WHERE YOU CAN RENT IT FROM ANY LOCATION AND DROP IT OFF AT ANY LOCATION


AND THEN OF COURSE YOU HAVE TO LET ME KNOW YOU'RE IN TOWN SO WE CAN MEET UP FOR 
COFFEE
OR 
COKE
OR 
WINE
OR 
BEER
( I'M VERY FLEXIBLE ) 

BECAUSE EVEN IF WE MESS UP WITH OUR POLITICS
WE ACE GOOD TIMES
WE REALLY DO

OH AND ROMANCE
WE'RE PRETTY GOOD AT THAT TOO :)







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ALL IMAGES CAN BE FOUND ON MY

For which I received this email

Good news!
Your board is now being featured on Pinterest.

Hi there,
One of your boards has been picked to be one of the recommended boards for new Pinners to follow when they first sign up for Pinterest.
What this means: we think your board is amazing, and it really demonstrates what Pinterest is all about! Also you might notice a bunch of new people following your board for the next little while.
Thanks for Pinning with us,
The Pinterest Community Team
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WOW - really - just WOW.......................

So.......................when are you coming?
Your room is waiting after all

Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone
Much love,
( don't you think Montreal should be paying me to do this? ) 

Come join me at these PARTIES !!!
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33 comments:

  1. You already know I want to come. This has made me even more determined.

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  2. I really really wanna come, but I'd have to leave my continent. Awesome about the Pinterest thing, that's really cool.

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  3. I'd like to book the second bedroom, please. It looks really perfect with the stone walls. Now, do you htink Pinterest can pay me an extra secure plane ticket (I'm very, very afraid of flying now)? I mean, it's kind of because of them that I want to visit!

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  4. I forgot! Maybe my grand-father Robert DeNiro can pay that plane ticket for me!

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  5. That's awesome, Suzan, and yes, it makes me want to come there!

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  6. Didn't know any thing about Montreal, but it truly has a European-feeling to it. I loved the snow and lighted trees in the park, along with the classy hotels.

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  7. All beautiful images. I've always enjoyed my trips to Montreal, but never have been to a festival.

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  8. Congrats on the email! And yeah, can't they cough up some cash for all your Montreal promotion?? I want to visit. I want to visit!!! And I pinned that bedroom. That's just how I want our bedroom to look when we're done putting in the hardwood floor. Of course we have to install brick on the wall, but how hard could that be? Love that look.

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  9. I'm booking the plane tickets, right after I rob a bank...Any of the rooms would suit me nicely and I never say no to a glass of wine, (I rarely say no to a beer either)! I have been to Montreal once about 17 years ago when the girls were small and we LOVED it, in fact we loved Canada full stop. I definitely think the tourist board should be paying you for this post!! Congrats on the pinterest board I shall go and follow it immediately :)

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  10. Well guess what? I ALREADY am following it - along with all your other boards! No wonder my daughters keep telling me I need a holiday, or putting in a rest home, or just to lie in a darkened room for a few days...

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  11. Oh Suzan I am so going to plan a trip there. That Inn is gorgeous. I would stay in any of those rooms. How beautiful. When I come I will want to meet you down stairs el fresco!
    That city is just gorgeous. I see why you love it so much.
    Kris

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  12. The hotel looks really nice. I haven't been since I was a kid, but my spouse went a few years ago, and he loved it. My daughter wants to go to Toronto, not exactly close, to see the Glen Gould exhibit.

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  13. Ah to lie in a darkened room for a couple of days sounds divine, doesn't it ? LOL
    I'm going to book a couple of days at this hotel in the summer and pretend I'm a tourist :)
    XOX

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  14. What great advertising for your beautiful city! Amazing. And that hotel is pretty amazing too. Wow. Such gorgeous rooms with stone and brick walls and wonderful furnishings. That would be fun! Hubby would love the Jazz festival if there is blues too. :) We have the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival every September and it's a really great one too. Great post Suzan!

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  15. How about you come visit Louisville, KY and stay in my somewhat renovated home and I come visit Montreal and stay in your mostly renovated home? Just saying it might be fun ;) enjoy your vacation!

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  16. I think your name should be up in lights at the Chamber of Commerce ( you do have a Chamber of C, don't you)
    Congrats on the Pinterest thing. You SOOO deserve it. You are talented, creative, funny and cute to boot! Love ya-SuzyQ xo Diana

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  17. I love eating at those cafes and a stay in that hotel would go down good right now! They certainly should be paying you for all that publicity. Better get that wine open to breathe. I'll be right there!

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  18. I certainly can understand why they chose your Pinterest board...if all your pictures and information is like what you shared here, anyone wanting to visit Montreal can find all sorts of yummy things to do!! I've been to Montreal twice and loved it both times. I really do want to get back...and go up the river a bit to see Quebec City, too.
    Debbie :)

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  19. You are so amazing. :-)
    As you know, we want to visit Montreal for our 20th Wedding Anniversary. I will have you as my tour guide.
    xx oo

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  20. Suzan. You have no idea. I am crazed with want for this trip.

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  21. You should definitely have a job with the tourism dept. for Montreal. I wanna be there right now!! Congrats on the Pinterest feature!! That's awesome Suzan!

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  22. Hi Suzan,

    You live in one of the most beautiful and cultural cities in the world!! When I married my Greek husband, (literally, born and brought up on the island of Crete), I made sure to slowly ease him into the Canadian culture by honeymooning in old Montreal, which he loved!! The food was excellent, the architecture stunning and the sights, something to see! I'd only been there once before, and returned only once since then, but long to visit again one day!

    Thanks for featuring this European capital of North America!

    XOXO
    Poppy

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  23. I swear I'm ready to book right now and check into that great inn! Sign me up for the fireworks and Highlights...and wine with you! WOW how great about your Pinterest board!

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  24. Suzan,
    Unbelievable...I STAYED in this beautiful auberge the first week of January 2009! It was a fantastic suite that included a kitchen and a marvelous large soaking tub. There is a restaurant very nearby that had the most wonderful food, but I can't remember the name of it.

    Congratulations on having Pinterest feature one of your boards!

    Judith

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  25. I am loving this post! I want to visit Montreal NOW!!! The hotel looks amazing.

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  26. Susan…Thank you so much for linking up to Inspiration Monday. We live in Michigan, so we could drive to Montreal easily. Thanks so much for the tip! I'm going to book a long weekend here!!! I'm also featuring your post on my FB page in a few minutes. Have a great week!

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  27. Gorgeous Photos....I need to put Montreal on my bucket list! and I'm glad you're Board is being featured by Pintrest. It's well deserved!

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  28. What a great city! I would love to go there!
    Sherry

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  29. Suzan congrats on the board too! I just followed it.
    sherry

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  30. All that exposed brick is gorgeous. I love Vieux Port, it is beautiful. Everyone is right, they should be paying you for the publicity!

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  31. Came over from WOW and WOW!!!!! Now I want some stone behind our bed!!! Those rooms are beautiful! Now I will go look at your Pinterest boards!

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  32. FAbulous! WE live in the most amazing country! Thanks for this beautiful tour of a stunning city!

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