Puerto Rico!  No passport is required, and the currency is the U.S. Dollar.  It is a less expensive and shorter flight, and the area is small enough to allow a shorter tour than the typical tour of Europe. 

Puerto Rican Culture is complex and diverse, influenced by the Taino Indians, Spaniards, Africans, Chinese, Europeans Americans, and immigrants from the other Spanish-speaking Caribbean countries.  These influences are apparent in the music, architecture, and cuisine. See http://welcome.topuertorico.org

Music of Puerto Rico.  Music may be one of Puerto Rico’s greatest exports, and is also influenced by the country’s history.  Learn more here: http://www.musicofpuertorico.com. 

Two of the many notable musical events taking place on the island are the world-class Pablo Casals Festival and the Heineken Jazz Festival, plus numerous local festivals throughout the island.  Many academies, universities and schools are dedicated to choral and instrumental music. 

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Canada!  For a taste of European joie de vivre, visit the province of Quebec with your choir, instrumental group, French class, or study group. 

Cultural Tour Consultants invites you to discover the art, culture, food, ature and festivals of Montreal and Quebec City.

Montreal is a cosmopolitan city, with a 400 year history, founded by the French, ruled by the British and influenced by North American energy.   Montreal is the largest French speaking city outside of France.  It has a Notre Dame Cathedral, bateaux mouches, a Latin Quarter, and a Metro!  Cafes and restaurants abound in all the neighborhoods.  French is the official language, but English is also spoken.

Combine your visit to Quebec City and marvel at its spectacular beauty.  Its 400 year history is presented in the architecture, narrow winding streets, and ramparts. Quebec is enhanced by the mighty St. Lawrence River, and surrounded by breathtaking scenery in all directions, just a few minutes’ drive from downtown.  It is an historic, vibrant and hospitable city known as the cradle of French civilization in North America.  Quebec is proud to be appointed the first UNESCO city in North America.

Attention Choirs:  Include participation in Le Mondial Choral Loto-Quebec in a concert tour of the Quebec region. This choral festival is held annually in the city of Laval, adjacent to Montreal.  Choirs from around the world, and of all persuasions come to Laval to perform and to attend concerts, workshops and clinics.  Laval is a choral stronghold and the home town of the festival founder, Gregory Charles. Visit the website of Le Mondial Choral Loto-Quebec to learn more.

Contact Cathy Skinner for a detailed itinerary and cost proposal.