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DelSuites Furnished Rentals Assists with Your Relocation Needs

March 15, 2013

Whether you are relocating permanently or for an extended period of time, moving to a different country can be exciting, challenging and stressful but shouldn’t have to be.  DelSuites short term rentals in Toronto will connect you with a relocation company to take care of you by providing an orientation of the city and in addition, DelSuites will assist you in locating the perfect downtown toronto apartments, a place to call home. Settle In Services

Relocation companies such as Welcomehome Relocations have the expertise and experience to assist with city orientations, government/settling in services, research, education packages and home and neighbourhood packages just to name a few.

If you are considering relocating to a new city like Toronto, here are a few things to consider before you relocate:

¨      Setting a realistic budget.

¨      Where are you going to live?

¨      Do you want to be close to schools, after hour programs, community centres, grocery stores, shopping malls?

¨      How long will it take you to get to work from your furnished apartment in Toronto?

¨      Will you be walking, driving to work or taking public transportation?

¨      When is your start date?

Relocating to A New CityTo help you get acquainted, relocation companies will provide you with a welcome package about the area you will be living in and important government information.  Customized packages can be prepared with information regarding hospitals, grocery stores, post office, schooling, public transportation schedules and fees, etc.

 

Important Documentation

  • Two pieces of identification, one of which should have a photo (passport, driver’s license) with your legal name, date and birth and signature.
  • Proof of Citizenship or Work Permit.
  • Proof of Residency.
    • Current licence to verify your previous driving experience.
    • Proof of insurance from your insurance provider.
    • Letter from employer validating length of contract, position, and salary.  This is required to open a bank account and to secure a property.
    • Immunization records for children for schooling.

Remember to keep a few days for unpacking, getting settled and to explore the attractions, learn the language, meet new people and have fun doing it!

Community Events, Lifestyle talk, Uncategorized

Travel Well with DelSuites Furnished Suites Toronto

March 13, 2013

We all know that regular physical activity does more than whittle your waist, it increases your mental focus, boosts your creativity and gives you the energy you need to get you through your day. That said, when you’re away from home, maintaining your regular fitness routine may be your biggest challenge; but it doesn’t have to be. From dawn until dusk, the fitness facilities at DelSuites short term rentals Toronto offer guests the opportunity to maintain their active lifestyle no matter what their daily schedule. Fully Equipped Fitness Centres

At each one of DelSuites’ condominiums, you’ll have access to fully equipped fitness centres. With cardio equipment such as treadmills, step climbers, stationary and recumbent bicycles as well as a selection of free weights, stability balls and exercise mats, guests will find the equipment they need to work out 30-mintues of cardio, strength training session or yoga practice. Besides the fitness facilities, at select locations including downtown’s Element and Scarborough’s 360 at City Centre, guests also have access to indoor swimming pools as well as a therapeutic whirlpool, to ease tired muscles.Scarboroughs 360-swimming pool

With more than a dozen short-term rental properties situated through-out the Greater Toronto area, guests are often situated close to a number of local cycling, hiking and running trails. While staying fit is your main focus, taking your fitness routine outdoors, also makes it enjoyable to explore the city from a different perspective. Guests staying at Icon furnished apartments downtown downtown toronto apartments will enjoy the sights and sounds of running along the city’s picturesque waterfront, while Republic guests will find the Don River Valley Trails allows you to escape the city without having to venture far from home. Along with an extensive trail system, many neighbourhood parks feature local group fitness programs including boot camps and yoga programs. While registration is often required, it’s a great opportunity to meet fitness minded locals.

Whether you opt for a short strength training session in the gym or you’re hitting the ground running, at DelSuites apartment rentals Mississauga, you’ll always be able to maintain your active lifestyle. And even if you’re fitness club membership is a little dusty, now is the perfect time for making a fresh start.Enjoy fresh living with Fitness Outdoors

So come on, what are you waiting for, just do it!

Downtown Toronto, Lifestyle talk, Toronto Condos

Icon Renovates to Renew: DelSuites Furnished Rentals Toronto

March 8, 2013
Icons Updated Hallways

Icons Updated Hallways

Located in Toronto’s downtown financial district at Blue Jays Way and Wellington Street West, Tridel’s Icon residences are currently undergoing substantial building upgrades.

The Icon residences are renovating to create a contemporary, distinguished interior theme in order to add comfort and value to the guests of DelSuites Furnished Apartments in Toronto.

This includes replacing the tiling in the elevator lobbies of each floor and updated wallpaper with a grey modern style.  In order to add warmth to each floor, all carpets have been replaced with an accent stripe décor and new lighting has been installed to create a warm, desired ambiance.

Icon-Before

Icon-Before

All the suite doors have been refreshed with a new richer colour of paint. New locks have been installed in all suite doors to provide an extra level of security. These medico locks are very difficult to be duplicated.

With all these updates, the building will have a fresher, more contemporary look in order to create a beautiful living space for our guests!

The end result: your new and improved short term rentals Toronto.

A Place to call Home. A Place to Call Home

Downtown Toronto, Food & Recipes, Lifestyle talk, Uncategorized

When Staying with DelSuites Furnished Rentals Toronto, Enjoy A Culinary Adventure

February 28, 2013

Toronto offers an eclectic array of food and drink from around the world and many great cafes, restaurants, pubs and microbreweries are within steps of your front door of your downtown toronto apartments.

Whatever your taste buds are craving, while staying in our short term rentals Toronto, we are confident that you will find something to soothe your soul or awaken your senses.

St. Lawrence Market Perhaps, begin your Saturday morning at St Lawrence Market, located at Lower Jarvis and Front Street for farm fresh produce, artisanal cheeses and meats and fresh baked breads.  Remember, the early bird gets the worm! St Lawrence Market opens at 5 am!

Head to Kensington Market for not to be missed grilled cheese sandwiches, Vegan and Latin cuisine as well as some fantastic shopping. You won’t be far from China Town where you can sample some authentic dim sum and Peking Duck.  More shopping too!

For those looking to wet their whistle, Toronto has some of the best microbreweries.  From Steam Whistle to Mill Street to Denison’s and many more, you’ll be spoiled for choice.

End your day in Greek Town, Little India or Little Italy, listening to the sounds of old world music while dining on mouth watering dishes. bigstock-People-Eating-And-Socializing--3572416

Depending on the time of year, the city also offers many different events that feature food and drink.  Many of Toronto’s top restaurants open their doors and offer prix fixe menus that include appetizers, entrees and dessert from $15-$45.

Head to www.toronto.com for information on this and many other events.

From St. Lawrence Market and the Distillery District to China Town and Little Italy to Greek Town on the Danforth, the city will see to it that you won’t go hungry.

Bon Appetit!

Etobicoke, Lifestyle talk, Uncategorized

Take the Better Way with Reliable Transportation in Etobicoke

February 22, 2013

From early morning meetings to late night dinners, no matter where your day takes you, having easily accessible transit can makes all the difference. In fact, when you’re living in a new city, the journey is sometimes as important as your final destination.  When it comes to living in a transit-friendly location, Etobicoke’s Nuvo property offers convenient access to multiple forms of public transportation including the Toronto Transit Commission’s Bloor-Danforth subway line, bus and streetcar service as well as GO station on the Milton line.

Situated at the intersection of Kipling and Bloor Street, Nuvo offers both extended stay and short term rental options in Etobicoke and is as close to Kipling subway station as you can get without living at the station.

With weekday morning eastbound service beginning at about 5:45 AM, and continuing every two to three minutes during rush hour commuters can be certain they’ll get their morning train on time. And even during non-peak hours, the subway service runs about every five minutes.

With Nuvo’s close proximity to Toronto’s transit system, guest can relax with the knowledge that they’re always on the best route to their destination. In a city where traffic and weather conditions can change at a moment’s notice, being within walking distance of reliable transportation also makes it that much easier to keep your day right on schedule.

As the most western destination along the Bloor-Danforth subway line, the station is also served by buses from suburban municipalities including Mississauga Transit, making for a hassle-free travel into Toronto’s suburban neighbourhoods. Plus with the added convenience of access to GO Transit’s bus system, day trips with the family or weekend getaways to the outlying picturesque communities including the Regional Municipalities of Halton, Peel and York are made easy.

While some days it feels like you just can’t seem to plan where your day will take you; knowing how you’ll get there can make the journey as enjoyable as your final destination.