North America

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in north America, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

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The Montreal Highlights Festival

Alain Simard is something of a legend in Montreal. After all, anyone who can bully the government into putting on free outdoor festivals must be a little bit special.  But sitting next to me nursing a hangover and sipping a cup of take away soup, he seemed very unlegendary like.

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Montreal skyline

Montreal. Canada’s second city comes of age.

Montreal has a unique feel. It’s very alternative, bohemian, quirky and contemporary and with you’re never far from a museum or a show.

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Le Petit Hotel Montreal

Petit may mean small, and if we are being honest here, it is a boutique hotel. It’s just that my room was actually very big. Maybe the hotel should be renamed Le Petit Hotel Avec Grand Chambre?

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Philadelphia Historic Districts

Philadelphia Historic Districts. Uncover hidden gems

Philadelphia Historic Districts are a joy to wander and the Old City/Historic District is America’s most historic square mile, no question.

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Philadelphia and Rocky

Philadelphia and Rocky. Discover Iconic movie location.

Five out of the six Rocky movies were shot in Philly and the Rocky statue at the foot of the steps of the Museum of Art is Philly’s biggest tourist attraction. Philadelphia and Rocky really do go hand in hand.

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tax free shopping in philly

Tax free shopping in Philly is real retail therapy.

There’s little to choose between New York and Philadelphia on many levels from food to football, but when it comes to tax free shopping in Philly this city has a definite edge.

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