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Cool and Cheap Ways to Beat the Heat in NYC

Check out these cool and cheap ways you can beat the heat while in New York City this summer!


Photo of Washington Square Park Fountain, New York City © Ed Yourdon
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Cool Off This Summer at Montreal’s Pools and Beaches

It’s officially summer – time to hit the beach for summer fun activities! Montreal has some great beaches and pools to hang out at this summer. Whether you’re looking to cool off, soak in the sun, have a picnic, play volleyball or build a sand castle, Montreal has the spot for you!


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Finding Nude Beaches in Miami

If you want to sunbathe in the buff while in Miami, head to Haulover Beach. It’s Miami’s only beach where you can sunbath and frolic in the surf without worrying about tan lines!


Photo of Haulover Beach, Miami Florida’s Only Nude Beach © Lyndi&Jason
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The Coolest Place to Spend a Sunday in Montreal

Every summer hundreds of people gather on Mont Royal for the Montréal Tam Tam Jam. Tam-Tam is the French word for hand drum and people bring all kinds of hand drums (like djembes) to play together.


Photo of Montreal’s Tam-Tam Jam © nonanet
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Visit Montreal’s Morgan Arboretum

Spring is one of the best times of the year to visit Montreal. The weather is warmer, the days are longer and the landscape is turning green.

Photo of Montreal in Spring
Photo © Tariq Daouda
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Things to Do in NYC for Nature Lovers

New York City has hundreds of parks and there is plenty to do outdoors, from birding to hiking to kayaking. Check it out:

Bird Watching in Central Park
Photo © Vibragiel
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Bicycling in Montreal

Planning on visiting Montreal this spring or summer? Montreal is one of the most bike friendly cities in North America. The city has over 500 km of bike paths and a great public bike rental system. Biking is a great way to see the city and can often be a faster way to travel than walking or public transportation.

Bicycling in Montreal
Photo © izzyplante
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Miami Walking Tours

Take advantage of the great weather by taking a walking tour through some of Miami’s most interesting neighborhoods!

Sobe Art Deco
Photo © wyntuition
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Cheap and Free Activities in Montreal

A visit to Montréal doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are some cheap and free things to do in the City!

Mount Royal Montreal
Photo at Mount Royal © Colocho
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Ice Skating in Montreal

With hundreds of indoor and outdoor skating rinks to choose from and long cold winters, Montréal is an ice skater’s paradise. Some outdoor skating rinks have free admission and almost all rinks offer skate rentals. Be sure to check with the rinks for their months and hours of operations before heading out.

Here are a few of Montréal’s most popular outdoor ice skating rinks:
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