If you have a yen, but not the funds, to travel to France, a trip to Quebec City might satisfy your desire to explore la vie francaise. When the US dollar is strong, a trip to Quebec is relatively affordable. Keep in mind that unless you are planning to ski at any of the nearby resorts, Quebec winters are pretty darn cold. The spring, summer and early fall are the best times to visit. While there are a number of ways to get to Quebec, it's fun to take Rail Canada from Montreal. The  more...