Magic Kingdom, Orlando, Florida

Magic Kingdom is a theme park built at Disneyland image for Walt Disney World Resort, located in Orlando, Florida. It is a magical realm for the young at heart of any age. The castle emblem of the park is that of Cinderella. The park is split into countries such as Main Street, USA; Frontierland; Adventureland and Mickey’s Toontown Fair, among others. Main Street, USA has the restaurants and shops but it is the only country without a permanent attraction. You will find the statue of Walt Disney holding Mickey’s hand and the other of his brother Roy O. Disney sitting on a bench with Minnie.

Tips

If you want to enjoy the park in a quieter period, go between late September and mid-November and from mid-January to March. Try using the Disney’s fastpass especially for the attractions which you stand to make. It’s free. You can have it in the machines at the entrance where you have to insert your ticket. A good way to visit the park, especially if you have just a day to go, it would be to buy your tickets on line and even print you a map to mark the attractions you will not want to miss. This will allow you to direct you more easily and do not lose much time. It’s impossible to see everything in a day. Bring bandages especially if you have children as it is very difficult to find a place where to buy it. If you stay at a Disney park, you will have a few extra hours to enjoy the park when it is closed to the public. They generally offer other benefits if you buy the whole stay with them.

Pompeii exhibition, Fine Arts Museum of Montreal

Until September 5th, 2016, the Fine Arts Museum of Montreal presents an exhibition on Pompeii and Herculaneum, its neighboring city. There are over 220 archaeological artifacts, mosaics, frescoes, bronze and marble statues, decorative art objects, utensils and personal accessories, in a multi-sensory environment. This will allow you to imagine how people lived in 79 AD. when Vesuvius eruption occurred. When the excavations of the Roman city began, stunning relics were found. Statues of actors and athletes as well as erotic art let you visualize the lifestyle and thirst for pleasure Pompéiens had. You will see an exhibition with visual and sound effects at the forefront of the highest technology with a multimedia recreation of the terrible volcanic eruption that buried Pompeii.

Tips

On Wednesday, the Museum presents a special offer at half price. You can make your visit with an audio guide in English or French or consult all the exhibition texts on your smart device with the mobile site mbampompeii.com There’s also a boutique where you can buy souvenirs.

Wetetnagami outfitter, Senneterre, Quebec, Canada

The Wetetnagami outfitter is in Senneterre, Quebec and borders the lake of the same name; established at 65 km east of Lebel-sur-Quévillon. You can arrive with your car but to get you to your cottage, you must go by boat with a crossing of about 15 minutes. The cottages are all on the water’s edge with a sandy beach, intimate, to enjoy a stay in nature and tranquility. You can practice hunting and fishing, the site is monitored by a guard and competent staff . The place is communicated with the head office with satellite phone, in case of emergency, there is a seaplane on site.

Tips

Cabins are equipped enough but you need to bring your hunting or fishing equipment, warm clothing or clothes to protect yourself from the rain, life jackets and some other personal items that you can check on their website or ask them at time of booking .