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Air China: Be Aware Of Big Bad London Town


It’s political incorrectness gone viral! The warning in a recent issue of the airline’s magazine, was: “London is generally a safe place to travel. However precautions are needed when entering areas mainly populated by Indians, Pakistanis and black people.

“We advise tourists not to go out alone at night, and females always to be accompanied by another person when travelling.”

Of course, the advice may also apply correctly for senior travelers, who must face the reality and vulnerability of big city crime. They’re certain to be robbed blind by sky-high prices of London hotel rooms, fancy-schmancy restaurants, taxi rides and exclusive shoppes in Mayfair.

Montréal Festival: Beautiful City And Glorious Music PDF Print E-mail


With some of the world’s best mountain areas at Mont Tremblant just an hour away, Montréal, Canada, is a favorite winter destination. Then, when springtime arrives, the city blossoms with all varieties of welcome events.

How to get there: Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is just a 20-minute bus or taxi ride to the city. In addition to Air Canada, the large, modern airport is served daily by most of the world’s major airlines. St. Albans, New York, the nearest U.S. city, is 77 miles southeast. Montréal Sightseeing: Shopping is always a pleasure, with luxury stores offering popular brands from all over the world. There are beautiful museums and parks in Montréal, as well as historic sites to explore. Among them are the Basilique Notre-Dame-de-Montréal, Chalet du Mont-Royal and the imposing architecture of McGill University. www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/english

Festival Musique De Chambre Montréal: 5325 Crowley, Montreal, QC H4A 2C6, Canada. From June 6 to June 21, the annual music celebration is an attractive variety of performances on each of the days.

Events include symphony orchestra, classics, gypsy themes, Israeli klezmer, jazz, instrumental and vocal. On stage, there are also dramas, comedy, musicals and much more. bonjourquebec.com

 
 
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