Weekend City Breaks Around The World
Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for the holiday of your life. The three cities covered below all offer a lot of energy and attractions. They're also very different from one another, which will give you the luxury of selecting which one matches your personality best. Visiting all three would be ideal, but visiting only one should still make your life much richer.
The first stop on your itinerary is Montreal. Montreal is arguably one of the most underrated cities in the world when it comes to travel and tourism. What keeps people from realising what Montreal has to offer is the weather. While there are many ski resorts within striking distance from Montreal in the winter, it's highly recommended that you visit during the summer months instead. If at all possible, try to visit in June. This is when Montreal plays host to the Jazz Festival, the Formula 1 Grand Prix and the Just for Laughs comedy festival. Another neat feature for Montreal is the underground shopping city. You can spend several days down there before you get to browse every store. When you're above ground, there are still plenty of stores to browse and you will have an opportunity to sit down and relax at a sidewalk café. If you're more of a nature person, check out the city parks, which offer more greenery than almost any other city's parks in the world. For a party atmosphere, head straight to the Latin Quarter. You can find many nightclubs and bars. Lounge bars are also an option. Other standout features for Montreal are the Canadians hockey team and the restaurants, which range from casual to elegant.
Wellington is your next stop. If you're like most people who live in the Northern Hemisphere, you don't even know where Wellington is located. If that's the case, it's in New Zealand. This is a rugby town first. Go to a game if you want to experience a crazed crowd. Wellington also likes to host festivals, including film, art and food festivals. There are a lot of parks, museums and art galleries to explore during the day and plenty of bars, restaurants and nightclubs to enjoy at night. If you visit, be sure to check out Kelburn, which is a suburb of Wellington. This is important considering a small percentage of people who visit Wellington end up moving to the area.
The final and most adventurous city on the list is Istanbul. Try to visit in the summer, which is when you will find jazz musicians playing on the streets. It's also a better time to take in the beautiful architecture with roots all the way back to the 15th Century – in some cases. For high-energy events, go to the Grand Bazaar and the Turkish Grand Prix.
Okay, now your incredible holiday is mapped out for you. Just remember to take your american express credit cards to enjoy all the rewards that these cities can offer.
