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Archive for the ‘Canada Travel’ Category
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Spring is a magical time for flower lovers – all the fields of color and beauty are just around the corner. There are so many spectacular places to see the best of Spring. Here are just a few highlights around the world:
 Keukenhof Spring Gardens, Netherlands – Open from March 18th -May 16th to view the stunning displays of Dutch Tulips. Each year hundreds of thousands of people visit this magical garden from all over the world. A river cruise is a great way to see the tulips. Mark your calendars! In 2012 the Netherlands will be hosting their Floriade, an International exhibition of flowers and gardening, held only once every 10 years.- The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, Florida – is filled with a colorful array of flowers, gardens, topiaries, and educational events. Guests of all ages will enjoy the beauty of millions of blooming flowers. On the weekends, you can learn helpful gardening tips and see demonstrations of advanced gardening techniques from around the world.
- Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, CA – Starting March 1 through the end of May, the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve comes alive with the seasonal surprises of the Mojave Desert Grassland habitat. The park is open from sunrise to sunset for the best Poppy viewing.
- Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island, Canada – Open year round, these gardens offer 5 seasons, The spring flower season is from March 21st – June 14th and displays a spectacular variety of bulbs in bloom. Several Canada tours and Alaska cruises include Vancouver Island.
- Huntington Gardens, Pasedena, CA – Covers 207 acres with more than 14,000 different varieties of plants showcased in more than a dozen principal garden areas.
- National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kauai Island, HI – Houses four gardens in Hawaii. The property on Kauai, the McBryde Garden in Lawai Valley, covers 252 acres and is home to the largest collection of native Hawaiian floras and many other plants from the tropical regions of the world.
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Monday, August 24th, 2009
Here are some ideas on some of best places to travel in September.
If you enjoy cruising, some of the best deals can be found on Caribbean cruises in September. There is a risk, as it is during the peak of hurricane season, but if you purchase insurance, some cruise lines do allow you to cancel for any reason and receive future cruise credits to rebook within one year of your cancellation. Hawaii and Bermuda also offer lower pricing during this time, but although they are not hit as often as the Caribbean and U.S., both can get hurricanes.
The U.S. national parks are a great destination in the fall. Children are back in school, so there are less crowds, and the weather is cooler. If the thought of a bus tour does not appeal to you, train tours through the national parks of Arizona and Colorado operate at this time.
Eastern Canada including Quebec and Niagara Falls, is another nice destination this time of year. If you want to enjoy the changing of the leaves, then consider going the last two weeks in September. You can take a four to ten day cruise on various cruise lines, including Norwegian, Crystal, Princess, Holland America and Carnival. You can also take a bus tour of Eastern Canada, or just drive up to Niagara Falls.
Europe is also popular in the fall, again because there are less crowds than during the summer months, and the weather is cooler. If you are visiting an area in the Mediterranean, the water is usually still warm enough for swimming or snorkeling. Most popular cities to visit this month are London, Paris, Barcelona, Venice, Rome, Edinburgh, Dublin and the Greek Isles. You can travel various ways, but if you are planning to visit several cities, the most cost effective ways to are cruises, tours or train package between each city.
You can take the chance and still travel to Alaska during this time frame, but certain areas such as Denali can get snow, which usually means popular excursions such as helicopter and flight-seeing can be cancelled.
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Sunday, August 9th, 2009
 As the world’s second largest country in sheer size, Canada’s unique majesty is something that smaller countries cannot touch. This is a land of endless sky and a vast frontier, disturbed only by the steep rise of alpine slopes and cozy mountain hotels.
Packages are per person & include:
• Economy car rental (Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Tremblant and Niagara Falls only)
• Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers (Québec City, Montreal, Toronto, Whistler and Vancouver only)
• Hotel accommodations
• Hotel tax
Booking Window: 8/1/09-8/31/09 | Travel Window: 9/1/09-11/15/09
Vancouver – 4th night FREE
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver from $279 pp
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver from $329 pp
The Fairmont Waterfront from $434 pp
Montreal – 4th night FREEHoliday Inn Montreal-Midtown from $315
Québec City – 4th night FREE
Hotel Manoir Victoria from $335
Hilton Québec from $339
Whistler – 4th night FREE
Delta Whistler Village Suites from $339
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler from $475
Niagara Falls – 4th night FREE
Sheraton on the Falls from $345
Tremblant – 4th night FREE
Fairmont Tremblant from $435
Toronto – $100 food & beverage credit
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto from $565
Banff 4TH Night Free
Fairmont Banff Springs from $585
Lake Louise 4th Night Free
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise from $585
Jasper 4th Night Free
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge from$585
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
Cowboys and rodeos, chuck wagons and marching bands, blacksmithing competitions and First Nations village area all part of the Calgary Stampede experience. The city of Calgary is renowned for its friendliness and hospitality, which are never more evident than at Stampede time.
Interested in attending the Calgary Stampede in 2009?
The event runs July 3-12, 2009. You can book a short package just to attend the Stampede, or you can choose a tour that visits various areas in Canada and includes the Stampede.
Visit our Canada website for more details.
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Friday, January 9th, 2009
Quebec City is a 400-year-old, fortified colonial city whose essence is captured in Place-Royale, the oldest neighborhood in North Am erica that has been beautifully restored and is a pleasure to stroll the streets to visit the restaurants, cafes and shops. The lower city is surrounded by an historic stone wall that you can walk atop for great views below. Mother Nature also staked her claim at Montmorency Falls, which are higher than the Niagara Falls.
Say bonjour to Old World charm and contemporary comfort at Loews Le Concorde, a luxury hotel in Quebec City. After strolling through the Old Town’s historic cobblestone streets, relax and enjoy Le Concorde’s many amenities. Located in the heart of action, with narrow cobblestone streets, cozy bistros and nightlife, all of this just a few steps from the hotel. The newly renovated rooms offer a breathtaking view the St. Lawrence River and the historical Battefields Park. Its distinction remains in the special attentions right down to the smallest detail. L’Astral, a unique award-winning revolving bar-restaurant, provides you with a 90-minute tour of the Capital at a glance while savouring exquisite regional cuisine.
4 nights at Lowes Le Concorde from $365 pp* Rate includes airport transfers and hotel taxes. There are a few other hotels to choose from, but our client’s favorites are the Faimont Le Chateau Frontenac & the Le Concorde.
If you are interested in touring the area, also available is a 6 night package, Quebec Holiday with 2 nights stays at 3 Fairmont Properties, including Chateau Frontenac. The package includes some sightseeing and meals. There are 2 departures in November and 1 in December for $1,399 pp
Quebec is also included on several East Coast/Canada tours as well as Canada and New England cruises. Browse through our web site, or call and agent to help you plan your perfect vacation.
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