It has been awhile in between trips, so I hope you enjoy my new blog, that will hopefully tempt you.
The latter part of the year has been exceptionally busy at travel experience.com as we have seen a 35% increase in travel, particularly to the US and Canada. You can understand why, our dollar is strong, flights are cheap, amazing destinations to visit and they both have so much to offer the holiday maker.
I have always had a love and passion for these countries, so having the opportunity to visit again really put a smile on my face.
I travelled to Montreal, East Canada with Sherri, my first time to this part of the country and wow I just loved the ambiance of the quaint Province of Quebec, with its french influence, fascinating history, home of Cirque du Soleil, these were just some of my highlights, of course attending the 101st Rotary Convention, for the first time was also a wow factor!
What can I say exceptional guest speakers including Queen Noor of Jordan, Dolly Parton and a host of other amazing people who are doing so much in the Rotary world.
Montreal is a great city and boasts some amazing architecture, great restaurants and the best crepes in the world! I had a truly memorable experience topped with a well organised convention, great fellowship with over 17,500 Rotarians from around the globe and catching up with a friend who was an exchange student in Mareeba over 23 years ago. I absolutely loved it!
As a Vegas addict for so many reasons, I had the opportunity to stop in for a few nights prior to the convention. Great new hotel in Vegas called the ARIA, very classy and it boasts the new Cirque du soleil using music from non-other than the King of Rock n Roll himself Elvis Presley. I got to see Cher for a second time, she is still amazing and her show was outstanding. Shows are a must do in Vegas and if only stopping for a few nights I do recommend pre-booking before you go.
After the convention I was able to spend a few nights with my niece who has now moved to Beverly hills, always a different experience when you holiday with a local and from a locals perspective.
We shopped at some great department stores which were offering massive discounts, dined at some great restaurants, I particularly enjoyed brunch at Kings cafe on Robertson Boulevard, where I was able to take a sneak peek at some famous stars. My highlight, however, was being part of a live television audience for Jimmy Kimmel and meeting Tom Cruise!
If you are considering travelling to the US and Canada we will not only give you great airfares and accommodation packages, we have some hot tips, great restaurants that we recommend and non-touristy suggestions that will give you a more cultural local experience, we look forward to welcoming you!
Until next time stay safe, live, love and laugh.
cheers
Ida
