First things first, lodging.  I could pick out some Motel 6 type place and call it a day, but I was looking at hotels such as the
Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile, the W Montreal, Le Westin Montreal or
InterContinental Montreal.  However spending $300 was not in my budget–it was my budget.  So after a little bit of research–that you all can now benefit from–I decided to go with a vacation rental which allowed me privacy, more space and a kitchen for less money.  Sites such as VRBO.com, VacationHomeRentals.com, or the people at at RentExpert Vacation Rentals.  Personally, I went through VRBO.com and found an amazing place in Montreal right in the middle of everything.  I have a video of the entire place and pictures to show you how amazing a $150/night rental can be.  I didn’t want to go back home. 

Furthermore, this great place allowed me to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner at home if I wanted.  The first day we went out to breakfast at a rather “inexpensive” breakfast joint,  this cost me $16.  The following morning we made breakfast at home with all of the same things: eggs, pastries, cottage cheese, fruit and jam.  However, this breakfast only cost me $6,  that’s a $20 savings between the two of us.