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Cinemania – A Film Festival Highlighting Montreal’s French Connection!

November is the month to board flights to Montreal and experience the quintessential impression of the French cinema in Canada!! In the penultimate month of 2014, the city of Montreal is hosting Cinemania, one of the most popular film festivals in Canada. If you are in the city from 6th to 16th November, consider being a part of this 20 year old film fiesta that features French language movies. Let’s check a few more details about this prominent French film festival!

Cinemania

Opening

The festival will open with the gala screening of Anne Fontaine’s movie ‘Gemma Bovery’ at Imperial Cinema located on the Bleury Street. This movie is based on the novel of same name written by British graphic-novelist Posy Simmonds.

Tickets

Tickets for the majority of movie screenings are available online. Film fanatics, disembarking flights in Montreal between 06th and 16th November, can save big by buying Passport for All Films. Festival Pass for six films is also up for sale. Log on to the official portal to buy tickets and to check more details and upcoming deals. You can buy tickets for these movies 24 hours prior to their screening.

Special Events

Besides, this fest also entices several film students, critics etc. to participate in special events such as tributes to notable celebrities and intriguing discussions. This edition of Cinemania features two events in tribute to notable French actress Anouk Aimée. On November 16th, reach Cinema Imperial to be a part of Roundtable discussion with talented actress Emmanuelle Devos and popular French film director Martin Provost who directed movie ‘Violette’ starring Devos. After this discussion, screening of Violette will start.

Closing

Bid adieu to this year’s Cinemania with ‘Party Girl’ which has already been featured at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival and has won two coveted prizes Camera d’Or award and the Un Certain Regard Ensemble Prize.

Since all movies are subtitled in English, UK travellers reserving seats on Montreal bound flights can buy tickets for the screenings, with no worry about the language barrier.

Add Chocolaty Fun to Your Travel Experiences with Toronto Chocolate Festival

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A deliciously-sweet time is about to knock the doors of Toronto! October-November is the time when Toronto celebrates Toronto Chocolate Festival. Commencing on 11th October, this gluttony-filled, city-wide event offers an opportunity to chocolate lovers to be a part of an extravaganza where they can compete in chocolate warfare, taste the best from across the globe and satiate taste buds at chocolate dinner. Buy tickets for this festival to experience a chocolate-filled fun coupled with music, movies and much more. The year 2014 is the ninth edition of this annual event which will bid adieu on 02nd November. Let’s check out few details about Toronto Chocolate Festival, one of the popular chocolate festivals in the world!

The Luxury Chocolate Show

Undoubtedly, this is the most prominent highlight of the chocolate fest. This is not only a show but a gala event where exhibitors share their experiences through their creatively-prepared chocolates and visitors get an opportunity to taste the best of the world. Besides chocolate-tasting, the event is also famous for numerous chocolate eating competitions and games. Cooking enthusiasts can join FREE Chocolate Making Classes. This event is scheduled to take place on 02nd November at Roy Thomas Hall. Other popular attractions here will be Chocolate+Wine Tasting Salon, Chocolate Sculptures and Chocolate Marketplace.

911 Chocolate Relay

This chocolate eating is one of the craziest aspects of Toronto Chocolate Festival. This is not merely a chocolate eating contest but here teams of fire fighters, paramedic and police compete to clinch the title of CFW Chocolate Bowl. You can refer to the official website for exact date and venue.

The Chocolate Ball

This is one of the most prominent annual events in Toronto where taste and experience of chocolate is enhanced by movies, dance and music. Once here, dance to the tunes of guest DJs, enjoy performances of notable dance troupes and music groups and quench your cravings for chocolate! Party animals and epicureans boarding Toronto bound flights in October can buy tickets for this event that is scheduled to take place at The Eglinton Garden on 16th October.

Niagara Wine Festival – A Tempting Reason to Book Tickets to Canada in September

“Wine, it’s in my veins and I can’t get it out!” – This old saying by famous actor Burgess Meredith can be understood only by wine lovers. And any party is incomplete without the exclusive wines, especially in Canada. Hence, the Niagara Wine Festival remains one of the greatest reasons for locals as well as international holidaymakers (wine lovers) to visit the Canadian state of Ontario in September. The sixty third edition of this internationally acclaimed event is going to take place from 13th September to 28t September, 2014 and visitors will get an opportunity to sample classic winesfrom various wineries and vineyards of Canada.

Niagara Wine Festival by Craig Hatfield/ CC BY

Niagara Wine Festival by Craig Hatfield/ CC BY

Travellers who have already reserved air tickets for Canada for September can include this festival as a part of their tour itinerary. The event is one of the best grape and wine festivals across the world. For visitors who wish to have a sip of vintage wines in a cosy atmosphere while relishing the panoramic sights of the surrounding area, reserving the Harvest Lounge Pass is the best way to enjoy the fest. This pass is entitled for VIP access to the park as well as the lounge and the commemorative glass. On the other hand, The Niagara Wine Festival Discovery Passes are the tickets to three weekends of wine and culinary adventures at wineries across Niagara. Discovery Pass holders can enjoy eight experiences per pass, including Merlot Magic, Between the Lines Family Estate Winery, Colour Me Happy!, Colaneri Estate Winery, Château des Charmes etc.

Apart from the culinary delight and wine tasting, winery tours, cultural programmes, wine seminars, after dark movies and hundreds of events will be taking place to entertain the guests. Get deeper insights on wines including its history and recent trends, by the experts at Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute on every Saturday from 20th-27th September, 2014. Enjoy live musical performances by internally renowned bands Desire, Trouble & Daughter, Flat Broke, The Wheat Kings etc.

So, what are you waiting for? Reserve online tickets to the festival and sip sip hurray!

Top 3 Waterfalls in the World That are Sure to Stun You with their Lustre

World is an enormous platter peppered with an array of ingredients ranging from spices of culture to aromas of history and desserts of nature. The variety of desserts comprises of diversified facets such as lush jungles, majestic mountains, breathtaking landscapes and gorgeous beaches. If you are an avid dessert lover, don’t miss out on trying the specialty on World’s platter known as Waterfalls! Our earth is home to myriad of cascading waterfalls. Let’s check few most stunning ones.

Sutherland Falls

Sutherland Falls by chiropractical/ CC BY

Sutherland Falls by chiropractical/ CC BY

Natural grandeur of New Zealand does not require much of introduction. While taking about waterfalls, this splendid country is home to some of the most dazzling ones in the world. Sutherland Falls is considered as one of the world’s tallest. It is located near Milford Sound and its scenic beauty incorporates snow capped peaks of green mountains and Lake Quill. Hikers booking tickets aboard flights to the Kiwi Nation must keep this site in their itineraries. While hiking along Milford Track, hikers get an opportunity to revive their soul while admiring the grandiosity of nature.

Niagara Falls

Niagara-FallsNo list of waterfalls is complete without the mention of Niagara Falls. These falls acts as a border between USA and Canada and is one of the most enchanting attractions in both countries. Several travellers’ board flight to Canada or USA to experience the magnificence of Niagara Falls. It is well connected by train and road network from New York and Ontario in USA and Canada respectively. If you are visiting here from New York, main highlights are Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds and Aquarium of Niagara whereas the Ontario side is famous for Niagara Parks, Maid of the Mist and Journey Behind the Falls.

Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls by SF Brit/ CC BY

Iguazu Falls by SF Brit/ CC BY

This heart-pounding waterfall is located near the borders of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Hence, if you are interested in exploring its unparalleled charm, you can consider grabbing tickets for any of these three nations. These falls are way taller than Niagara Falls and are often flocked by travellers who strive to explore an undefined aspect of Mother Nature. Iguaçu International Airport in Brazil and Iguazu International Airport are easily accessible from these falls.

Gaiety Galore at the 38th Annual Powell Street Festival, Vancouver

Come August 2014, and the city of Vancouver, British Columbia will light up with the radiance of sheer joy and merrymaking as the 38th Annual Powell Street Festival is about to commence on 1st of August and will continue till the 3rd of August, 2014.

A Time for Endless Fun and Frolic

The Powell Street Festival, conceived by the Powell Street Festival Society (PSFS), commemorates the friendly relations between two nations, Canada and Japan. Tourists who have booked tickets for their Canadian holiday during this time can be a part of the largest Japanese-Canadian Festival in the country.

The Powell Street Festival gives enough reasons to the creative souls to book flights to Vancouver to participate in the celebrations. It is an amazing place to witness some of the finest exhibits of

Japanese art, music and food.

The primary reason why most musicians and artists book tickets to Canada to attend the event is that the Powell Street Festival not only facilitates the ongoing trends but also encourages new found talent to shine amidst an enthralled crowd.

Attractions and Highlights of the Festival

The 38th Annual Powell Street Festival will have a plethora of performances and activities to delight locals and tourists alike. Tourists who have booked flights for Vancouver for this time will get an exclusive opportunity to indulge in some of the finest dance, music and art shows.

Many acclaimed performers like Erika Mitsuhashi, Takuro Otani and Double Ropes Caravan will be a part of the event. The ‘Displays and Visual Arts’ section includes reputed names like Emi Honda and Jordan McKenzie, BC Bonsai Society and Vancouver Ikebana Association.

For those who appreciate theatre and performing arts, events hosted by names like The Re-enactors, Assaulted Fish and Za Daikon will be nothing short of a treat.

Music maniacs can sway at the melodious renditions and groove at the pulsating beats of Cosmic Wink, LOUD, Kytami, Carol Oya and Spring.

Culinary Delights for the Gourmands

The festival is also a great place to savour Canadian and Japanese delicacies. Various stalls will be put up by names like Chicco Café, Damien’s Belgian Waffles and JAPADOG amongst many others.

Sample the Exquisiteness of Most Popular Ramadan Markets in the World!

Ramadan is a time of the year when you can experience varied facets of the Muslim world. Besides spiritual significance, this month allows you to rejuvenate your senses while being a part of the cultural extravaganza. Shopping is another highlight of Ramadan. Around the world, several special marketplaces known as Ramadan Market are set up, where one can buy best of the items at throw away prices and gorge on scrumptious fare. Here are few popular markets worth a visit to add a new chapter of shopping to your travel diaries.

Malaysia

Malaysia is one of those countries where shopping has emerged as one of the most favourite pastimes. During the Holy Month, a good number of Ramadan Bazaars come to prominence. Travellers buying tickets aboard flights to the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, during Ramadan must contemplate visiting Kampung Baru Ramadan Bazaar at Jalan Raja Alang. This is among the largest ones in KL. Market at Bukit Bintang also a must visit, if you are keen on exploring the cultural effervescence during the Holy Month. Travellers in Klang Valley can ill afford to miss out on spending time at Shah Alam Ramadan Bazaar.

Dubai

dubaiDubai is the most happening place in the entire Middle East and during Ramadan there are numerous activities you can be a part of. Shopaholics boarding flights to Dubai must add Ramadan Night Market to their itineraries. Dubai World Trade Centre is the venue for this 10-day shopping event which is concluding on 27th July, 2014. Scores of retailers from across the globe are participating in the event. While walking around, you would come across an impressive range of jewellery, perfumes, electronics, leather, garments and much more. Besides shopping, there are numerous food stalls where you can taste authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in addition to varied selection of international delicacies. Activities such as bouncy castles, indoor rides and sand painting are enough to keep kids busy. No entry tickets are required to be a part of this shopping-cum-cultural event.

Canada

Travellers reserving tickets to fly to Canadian cities such as Toronto and Ottawa can enjoy shopping at various Eid Bazaars and Ramadan Markets. Largest Eid Bazaar known as GTA Eid Festival in Toronto will be set up at Toronto Convention Centre. This will be the 29th edition of this event and will feature various activities; shopping is among the most prominent ones. Jami Omar Eid Bazaar in the capital city of Ottawa is the best place to shop for trendy and traditional dresses just before Eid.

Ongoing Fun in Canada: Vancouver Celebrates Lonsdale Quay Farmers Market!

Relishing scrumptious food is one of the fantastic prerogatives of buying air tickets and holidaying in Vancouver. The metropolis is not for nothing famed as food city of Canada and what adds to its immense popularity is the ongoing Lonsdale Quay Farmers Market festival. Already in progress from 3rd May 2014, the event will last for more than five months and will end on 25th October, 2014. This extravagant gala festival is nothing but the best way to wallow in organic and conventional produce that includes jam, vinegar, jelly, salsa, baking, honey, sauces, maple syrup, tea and much more.

The much celebrated Lonsdale Quay Farmers Market also features pottery sessions, live music, book swap and kids play area along with featured entertainment. This is surely one of the most popular food festivals of the world, which will leave epicureans gloating over their decision of grabbing flights tickets to Canada for participating in the gala. The Market also holds special events which promise fun and excitement for the entire family. Here’s a quick rundown on some of the major upcoming events that are sure to catch the fancy of most visitors.

Teddy Bears Picnic, July 19th 2014

Teddy Bears Picnic by vastateparksstaff / CC BY

Teddy Bears Picnic  by vastateparksstaff / CC BY

At this exhilarating event, the visitors need to bring a special teddy bear along to the market and hunt for a companion for the teddy amongst the other market vendors. Once they find it, claim one to take it back home. Treat your taste buds with some delicious snacks and parade around the market with your exclusive teddy!

Great Zucchini Races, August 16th – 17th, 2014

Great Zucchini Races by Salt Spring Community/ CC BY

Great Zucchini Races by Salt Spring Community/ CC BY

Try and make a unique Zucchini Racer for yourself at the market or home as the organizers supply you all the required materials. Make sure the racer runs well on an incline on all four wheels and win the race to carry home loads of prizes and gift vouchers.

The Market is Going to the Dogs, September 20th – 21st, 2014

This is a special affair particularly organized for the dogs, where they can win prizes in different categories including curliest tail, longest tail, shortest tail, largest dog, smallest dog, best dressed large dog and best dressed small dog.

The Scarecrow Contest, October 18th – 19th, 2014

The Scarecrow Contest by Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities / CC BY

The Scarecrow Contest by Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities / CC BY

Make a fully decorated scarecrow for yourself at home and bring it to the market to flaunt. Prizes are on offer in different categories – Under 5 years – 5 to 7 years – 8 – 10 years – 12 – 15 years – Adult.

Two Liveliest Cities Depicting Effervescence of North America

North America is crammed full of some of the liveliest cities in the world that promise an extravagant holidaying experience to the visitors. The cities not only posses high-tech infrastructure, lavish accommodation options, wonderful tourist attractions, amazing shopping venues and matchless culinary scenes but even stand high on the living standard of  people. Here’s a quick look at some of the most prominent choices that leave holidaymakers gloating over their decision to grab flights tickets to the continent.

Las Vegas

las-vegasAdorably dubbed as ‘America’s real life Sin City’, Las Vegas is an amazing tourist destination visited by scores of fun-lovers from all over the globe.

las-vegas-aThis notorious city carries a main strip so bright that travellers may find themselves wearing shades at night moreover getting drunk madly and then get married. The entire region is dotted with plush casinos that allow the visitors to try their luck.

las-vegas-bIn fact,Las Vegas is just not about the casinos, as the wide range of high-class hotels incorporates moments of sheer lavishness to ensure comfortable and relaxing stay. Indulge in some tantalizing culinary delights including much celebrated deep fried Oreos and shrimp cocktails. And then there are the exclusive shows promising a whale of time to the travellers.

Montreal

montrealMontreal, the cultural capital of Quebec, Canada is a city full of eclectic influences. It’s a kind of multi-cultural mix that is hard to find across any other destination. This famous destination with the help of its traditional culture blends from something new and different.

montreal-aThe multi-faceted streets here are jam-packed with amazing art deco buildings that are sure to leave the holidaymakers spellbind. Moreover, some renowned contemporary music venues of the metropolis assure to keep you busy with its matchless collections of international chartbusters. An extraordinarily menu including varied cuisine layered with international influences is available to greet the epicureans taking flights tickets to Montreal. The shopping scene of this metropolis is yet another reason that draws attention of a good number of holidaymakers.

Love for Speed & Cars Bringing Race Lovers to F1 Grand Prix Du Canada!

Celebrated drivers going hard on their accelerators…world’s finest technical teams trying their best to beat the competition…enthusiastic crowd cheering loud…and the noise of it all overshadowed by the raging sounds of ramping engine! That’s a common scenario on a F1 track!

F1 Grand Prix by Antoine de Cardaillac / CC BY

F1 Grand Prix by Antoine de Cardaillac / CC BY

Looking for another similar swashbuckling experience? It’s time to pack your bags (if you haven’t already) for Canada where F1 Grand Prix Du Canada is scheduled to take place from 6th to 8th June, 2014 in Montreal – a city of European flair and sophistication! Here are few details about this heart-pounding event.

Schedule

This three-day event features a Practice Day, Qualifying Day and Race Day on 6th, 7th and 8th June respectively. But if you want to take stroll around the pit lane, visit Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on 5th June when pit is open to visitors from 0900hrs to 1200hrs.

Tickets

You can order tickets online. One can also choose to buy tickets at on-site ticket office from June 2nd. There are numerous tickets to choose from. Take your pick from General Admission, Grandstand and Popular Grandstand.

Packages

•    Discerning spectators can satiate their cravings for upscale hospitality while enjoying the contest of speed with individual packages that feature reserved seats in shared area coupled with an impressive selection of delectable food and drinks.

•    Private suite package is a viable option for corporate groups of 50 or more. You can personalize your suite by flaunting a corporate image on your reserved area and enjoy the race while relishing the fare featured on the extensive menu.

•    Searching for a deal or package that includes everything from tickets to hotels and from guided tours to exclusive clubs? The event’s website is the place where you can find the best packages. Such deals feature a stay at swanky properties owned by Ritz Carlton, Sheraton and various other notable hospitality brands. Numerous travellers have already booked ‘Splendours of Quebec,’ a package which does not only feature tickets and accommodation but guided tours as well.

Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival – Must Visit for Literature Lovers

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For those who write, those who read and those who have a passion for both, Blue Metropolis Montreal International Festival is one of the top literary festivals in the world and a big push to spend on flights tickets to the Canadian city. It is a great confluence for all the writers and is world’s first multilingual literary festival that is celebrated annually in Montreal. Founded by Montreal writer Linda Leith in 1997, the idea of forming this non-profit organization was to bring together writers from all over the world of different cultures, languages and ideas.

The inspiration of this organization was “Write pour écrire”, literary event that was organized by Linda Leith, Ann Charney and Mary Soderstrom (members of the Writer’s Union of Canada). This event brought together writers of various languages and has been admired greatly. The urge grew and that is how Blue Metropolis Montreal International literary Festival came into existence. First ever event of this organization was from April 19 to 23 in 1999. And since then the popularity has grown in the writers’ fraternity and the rest of the world. When it was organized in 2010, people from around the world took part in it. Musicians, actors, journalists, publishers, literary translators, illustrators and of course, writers joined this event and made it a great success.

The organization also focuses on kid; the Blue Metropolis Children’s Festival has been added in 2008 and been a great hit among children ever since, encouraging them to push their parents to board flights to the city. It brings the children authors in contact with kids all around the Montréal town. Blue Met has been expanding its wings and has been featuring events in Shanghai and New York.

Great authors like Colm Tóibín, Joyce Carol Oates, Amitav Ghosh, Dany Laferrière, A. S. Byatt and many others have been awarded here for their work in literature here. If you are lucky, you might meet your favourite author at this event as this confluence of great minds in the world of literature brings a lot of celebrity authors. When the crowd gathers here, the view is one of a kind. Whether you have a taste for a particular genre or are a lover of all kinds of literature works, Blue Metropolis Montreal International literary Festival should be in your ‘must visit’ list after you have invested on flight tickets to the city.