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Vermont: Burlington

By mike | Published: August 5, 2010

Who does not love the Vermont city of Burlington? Less than two hours from Montreal, it features great shopping, good places to eat and fabulous accommodations. It is also a great place to stay during the ski season as you are near some superb hills, notably in Stowe. When I was young my family went [...]

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