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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Tags: nature, outdoors, summer, Things to Do
Posted in New York City on August 10th, 2010
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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Tags: Montreal tourism, outdoors, sports
Posted in Montreal on July 21st, 2010
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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Tags: beaches, outdoors
Posted in Miami on July 12th, 2010
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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Tags: culture, dancing, Montreal tourism, music, outdoors
Posted in Montreal on May 17th, 2010
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 © Tariq Daouda
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Tags: Montreal tourism, nature, outdoors, Things to Do
Posted in Montreal on April 29th, 2010
New York City has hundreds of parks and there is plenty to do outdoors, from birding to hiking to kayaking. Check it out:

Photo © Vibragiel
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Tags: Central Park, nature, outdoors, winter
Posted in New York City on April 19th, 2010
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.

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Tags: outdoors, sports, transportation
Posted in Montreal on March 18th, 2010
Take advantage of the great weather by taking a walking tour through some of Miami’s most interesting neighborhoods!

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Tags: architecture, culture, outdoors, tours
Posted in Miami on March 15th, 2010
A visit to Montréal doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are some cheap and free things to do in the City!

Photo at Mount Royal © Colocho
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Tags: architecture, festivals, museums, nature, outdoors, shopping, Things to Do
Posted in Montreal on March 10th, 2010
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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Tags: outdoors, sports, winter
Posted in Montreal on March 5th, 2010