Quick Adventures from CHO...A Last Minute Travel Series
There are so many interesting and unexplored destinations only a couple hours away from Charlottesville when travelling by air. One of my favorite last minute travel destinations will make you feel as if you landed in a different country. Actually you will.
Montreal, gem of the St. Lawrence, the Paris of North America, took me about an hour and fifty minutes by air from CHO with a quick one stop at the Philadelphia International Airport. Founded by the french, which is still the official language, Montreal is among the oldest cities on the continent, and its summers are filled with invigorating street fairs and vibrant festivals celebrating a rich history and mix of so many cultures. I have to admit that sitting at one of the cafe's along the streets of Old Montreal immediately brought me back to the days I spent in Marseille, France years ago. For the adventurer, the "underground city" network of shops, hotels and restaurants was one of the most unusual and exciting aspects of my visit to this Canadian city and worth a day of exploring by itself.
A quick adventure can be exciting and surprisingly cheap through CHO and I think this is one of those secret destinations in the world. It also does not come with high prices and lengthy flights. A passport is required and although English can get you through, I did learn that a little French wouldn't hurt. Très bien!
Have you used CHO for a weekend adventure? What destinations have you flown to that took just a couple hours?
photo courtesy of: www.gocanada.com
