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Quebec – Glowing, Glittering and Golden! Imagine a charming historic city, mixed with a bit of France, add in a ski resort and what do you get… Quebec City! A value destination! Whether traveling single or on a couples vacation pack your favorite fur coat and boots and head to the city of ice and snow.
Does being married or single influence Where2Stay? Do you want your hotel hip & modern (perfect for singles (S)) or quiet & elegant (perfect for married (M))? Sometimes you want to “marry” the two (MS).
Vodka Required!
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac – The grande dame of hotels is the heart of Quebec. Elegant and magical, it’s easy to pretend you’re in historic Europe. Rooms have either St. Lawrence River or Old City views. Guaranteed romance for a couples getaway (send your kids to explore the turrets) (MS)
Hotel Le Priori: Decor is a modernist dream; Art Deco furniture blended with contemporary nuances and bright colors. Each room individually decorated w/ feature exposed brick walls. Fabulous restaurant to show off that party dress. Hotel is chic, trendy and affordable. (MS)
Hotel Pur: TRYO by Wyndam is a departure from charming and quaint. Modern & minimalistic, located in the cool St Rock area. Free WiFi , Japanese tubs, Italian coffee. Can’t you just see yourself there? Perfect for single travels (S)
Hôtel de Glace, better known as THE ICE HOTEL. An astonishing extravagant lovechild between an igloo and a Hilton, the Hotel De Glace contains 44 suites for wonderfully wintery escapades. Reconstructed every winter, this season is #13 exploring a “A Journey to the Center of Winter” theme. Go now for this special hotel melts in March. Urgent – boyfriend or husband needed (MS)
Where2Drink &Dine
Le Clocher Penche for French food, Restaurant Panache in Auberge Saint Antoine, and Toast in Le Priori Hotel. Fine dining at Laurie Raphael and Initiale. That black dress you packed is perfect! Continue to Boudoir Lounge for music & be seen or head to Maurice for salsa dancing and their swanky cigar bar. Want a cocktail w/ your lover.? Head to the St Laurent Bar in the Chateau.
What2Do
The beauty of Quebec is you can ski all day and be back at your hotel for dinner. Stoneham Ski Resort is less than 20 minutes from downtown Quebec. Venture a bit further to Mont-Sainte-Anne and 90 minutes away is Le Massif.
Don’t forget ice skating (wear that padded coat), dog sledding, stroll the streets of Place Royale and the boardwalk along the Chateau. Visit the Citadel, take in a show at the Grand Theatre de Quebec.
Where2Shop
Once a dilapidated warehouse area, Lower Town is now the cool new hot area w/ shops. bars, art galleries and restaurants. Wear your special purple rabbit jacket. Shop for more fur at J.B.Laliberte, and Fourrures Sala. A girl can never can have too many furs! Antique shop on Rue St. Paul and visit La Maison Simons, Quebec’s oldest department store.
And don’t forget… THE WINTER CARNIVAL
From January 31st to February 16 Quebec throws one of the world’s largest winter carnivals! Sleigh rides, phenomenal sculptures, night parades, concerts and outdoor fireplaces make you forget how cold you are. See that red cane in the picture above? It’s filled with a Caribou cocktail to keep you warm. Have you ever tasted it? A long tradition before Red Bull existed, this powerful lethal mix of whiskey, sherry, wine and sugar will make you forget how cold you are. And not remember what you did when you awaken the next morning!
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MONTREAL – BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
Baby it’s cold outside. This defines Montreal in winter. Snuggling up, staying warm, wearing fur boots (don’t forget your fur hat, ears get cold) all make for a perfect romantic vacation and great singles vacation. Who knew that building igloos would be so fun or that your vodka glass would be made of ice ? (so is the bar & bed) With its French heritage (the second largest French speaking city in the world) this diversified city combines Vieux (old) and new seamlessly.
Does being married or single influence Where2Stay? Do you want your hotel hip & modern (perfect for singles (S)) or quiet & elegant (perfect for married (M))? Sometimes you want to “marry” the two (MS).
Wear2Stay – Choose from from modern and hip to quaint and charming
Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile – Be Magnifique – Located at the base of Mount Royal this modern, stylish yet decidedly French hotel brand with its plush feather beds is the perfect weekend getaway.. They even supply the candles! (MS)
Le Place D’ Armes Hotel & Suites, a European-style hotel in Old Montreal. This romantic hotel oozes decadence from their cozy rooms. Enjoy views of Notre Dame Basilica from one of three neo-classical buildings. Head downstairs to dine at new hotspot KYO Bar Japonais. Don’t forget your sexy Manolos (M)
Zero 1 Hotel– Perfect for a single vacation this hip, urban, modern boutique located in the new Quartier des Spectacles. Surrounded by cultural events & festivals it is the new cool area. Value (S)
Where2Dine – Want Italian, French or Japanese? You choose!
Ristorante Cavalli, Brasserie T, & Renoir Sofitel, . Always the best : Milos Estiatoria, Toque, L’ Express and Maison Boulud New kids on the block: KYO Japonaise, EVOO, and Maison Publique, Want the perfect dinner bag? Fur from 3.1 Phillip Lim of course!
Where2Shop – for all of you shopaholics the main drag of rue Ste Catherine has all the name brands, local shopping in Plateau Mile End, Francophiles head to rue St. Denis and visit Viex Montreal for the eclectic and avant-garde. You need that special dress for your first date with the man you haven’t met yet!
What2Do
Vieux Montreal – stroll narrow passageways for a dose of Paris, visit Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal Botanical Gardens ( ok, maybe in the spring) Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Mount Royal
Where2Play
Roll the dice at Casino de Montreal, play at the Time Supper Club and the Wunderbar in the W hotel. Your Charlotte Olympia pumps blend right in !
WhatNot2Miss
Igloofest : January 14th until Feb 8, North Americas Snow Villiage : Jan 3rd to March 23rd (weather permitting!!!) Dont forget your fur jacket!
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Billionaires Beach, Canon Beach, Malibu, Malibu Lumber Yard, Nikita, Nobu, Surfers, Zuma Beach
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Fall into Summer. MALIBU! Think Beach Boys, California Dreaming, Billionaires Beach, surfer guys, cocktails and one last time to wear those great resort clothes before the winter fog sets in. A quick getaway, ideal for a romantic vacation or even better for a singles getaway.
Wear2Stay
Does being married or single influence Where2Stay? Do you want your hotel hip & modern (perfect for singles (S)) or quiet & elegant (perfect for married (M))? Sometimes you want to “marry” the two (MS).
Malibu Beach Inn – On Billionaires Beach. Need I say more? Beachfront location, sips, sunset, dine at Carbon Beach Club and sink into feather beds.(MS)
Malibu Country Inn – Nestled beach side into the Malibu bluffs. Kristy’s Wood Oven and Bar overlooks Zuma Beach. What could be more romantic? (M)
Where2Dine
Nikita– HOT,HOT,HOT. Malibu’s newest beach-front destination owned by Larry Ellison. Modern Med cuisine, the who’s who in LA. Women, grab your party dress & those killer Red Valentino pumps. Nobu, next door to Nikita on Pacific Coast Highway . The only problem is where to go first. and what travel outfits you should pack to show off. Carbon Beach Club, outdoor fireplace keeps you warm (as does your St John wrap). For casual dining try Café Habana, cool Cuban hangout in the Malibu Lumber Yard. Secret Tip – head to This Old Place up in Malibu Canyon. Beyond cool and happening.
Where2Shop Cool shops, cool malls requires cool sunglasses. Stroll Malibu Lumber Yard complete w/ ping pong tables and lounge chairs. What could be more fun? Shop Intermix, Maxfield’s & Ron Herman. Head to Madison at Malibu Country Mart & the Country Mart for candy, celeb sightings & outfits for your first date. Head to The Commons in Calabasas & sip lattes at Au Pain Quotidien
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The night begins!
Co-Authored by: Jady Chuang & Behroze Palia