So near, yet a travel experience far beyond the ordinary
Quebec's luxury Fairmont & Sofitel hotels and resorts are ideally situated to help you safely explore the province
“It’s been a while since we left the house. So the idea of packing for a trip might seem a little unfamiliar,” quips actor Neil Patrick Harris in a new digital campaign for Accor, a leading international hospitality company.
He is only half joking. Pandemic or no pandemic, the urge to get away from it all shines eternal. Yet not all of us are yearning to storm the international departure gates. An Ipsos poll conducted last month exclusively for Global News found that 51 per cent of Canadians were nervous about resuming even normal activities.
Which may be why so many are taking a “there’s no place like home” approach to travel. This is an ideal time to discover (or rediscover) la belle province. And fortunately, Quebec abounds with world-class hotels and resorts that offer safe travel options along with elevated comfort and a touch of luxury living.
Here is what a grand tour of the province might look like:
Montreal: Experience the historic Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth where John Lennon and Yoko Ono held the famous Bed-In, then indulge in the chic contemporary charm with a touch of that French ‘je ne sais quoi’ at Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile.
The Laurentian Mountains: Fairmont Tremblant puts you in the heart of outdoor activities like hiking and mountain biking in a European-style resort village.
The Outaouais: Yes, there is such a thing as a log castle, and Fairmont Le Château Montebello is the world’s largest. To which must be added world-class accommodations, golf course and spa.
Quebec City: A truly grand hotel in nineteenth century tradition, the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is a major attraction in the Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Charlevoix: Breathtaking riverside scenery is only for starters at the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu. The resort menu is packed with options for peaceful sojourn or active getaway, your choice.
Each hotel is in a special setting with a distinct character all its own. Yet there is
one feature common to all that safety-conscious travellers will appreciate. Every Accor hotel comes with an ALLSAFE label, the company’s elevated cleanliness protocols and standards that are among the most stringent in the hospitality industry. (More at ALLSafeandWell.com.)
With little or no flights to book, vacationing chez nous means less complicated arrangements
This is an ideal time to discover (or rediscover) la belle province.
and no jet lag, which means more time devoted to enjoying the trip. And the money saved might be directed towards an accommodations upgrade. Especially since many Accor hotels in the province offer a discount to Quebec residents of between 25 and 30 per cent.