• Introduction
• 1. Berlin
• 2. Black Rock Desert
• 3. Chicago
• 4. Côte d’Azur
• 5. Hvar
• 6. Ibiza
• 7. Montreal
• 8. Mykonos
• 9. Provincetown
• 10. Reykjavik

Montreal

Summer merrymakers seeking a blend of sophistication and sass, and culture without pretense, can find a bit of debauchery à la française in Montreal. Of course, you’ll have to forego beaches and bikinis here, but with alcohol consumption and casino gambling (check out the chic Casino de Montréal) open to the 18-and-over crowd, scintillating nightlife (try Boulevard St-Laurent or Crescent Street for the best action), strip-clubs galore, and a certain je ne sais quoi, Montréal’s appeal reels in its fair share of summer party-goers all the same. Popular seasonal festivals also abound – two not-to-miss events include the renowned International Jazz Festival (late June to mid-July), which has headlined greats like Miles Davis and Dizzie Gillespie, and the Just for Laughs Festival (July), featuring some of the world’s funniest comics.

See Portland Travel Guide | See Montreal Travel Guide | See Mexico City Travel Guide | See Amsterdam Travel Guide | See Vermont Travel Guide | See Prague Travel Guide