Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle

TRAVEL GALLERY >> BY CYNTHIA DAVID DS DREAMSCAPES SPRING 2019 42 E mbark on a 12-day journey on board the Ocean Endeavour from Iceland to Greenland with Adventure Canada from July 14–25. Priced from US$4,995 per person, based on double occupancy, the expedition, In the Wake of the Vikings: A Voyage from Iceland to Greenland, departs from Iceland's capital, Reykjavík, passing through Vestmannaeyjar (the Westman Islands) en route to Greenland, just as Norse explorers did a mil- lennium ago in open longboats. Along the way, you'll view the breathtaking fjords of Greenland, a photographer's paradise, abundant with whales and seabirds; bask in geothermal springs; explore the ruins of a settlement founded by Erik the Red; visit a quaint fishing village and Greenland's capital, Nuuk; and sail the mighty Sondre Stromfjord to Kangerlussuaq, the gateway to the ice cap, where you will transfer to the airport to board your charter flight to Toronto. adventurecanada.com JERRY KOBALENKO M ontréal promises to be more fabulous than ever this year. Starting June 1, visit PY1, the larger-than-life mul- timedia project in the heart of the Old Port initiated by Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté. The Montréal Museum of Fine Arts is gearing up for Couturissime, a retrospective of the work of Thierry Mugler, visionary couturier, director, pho- tographer and perfumer. The exhibition brings together more than 130 ready-to-wear and haute-couture creations created between 1973 and 2001. Food lovers will be delighted to hear Montréal is the newest city to host a Time Out Market, a cen- trepiece of a $200-million redevelopment of the downtown Eaton Centre. The market will feature 16 dining spaces, two bars, a demo kitchen, stage and gourmet boutique. mtl.org COURTESY TOURISME MONTRÉAL W ith its clear blue skies, warm 24 C days and pre- summer deals, Orlando, the world's Theme Park Capital, makes an ideal spring escape. Check out the new Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers at Toy Story Land. Enter the world of underground racing alongside the movie stars at Universal's Fast & Furious – Supercharged. Plunge down the world's tallest drop river at Infinity Falls at SeaWorld Orlando. Legoland's The Great LEGO Race is the first virtual reality roller coaster for kids, while the Orlando StarFlyer on International Drive is a giant swing that stands 137 metres tall and spins at speeds up to 72 kph. Disney Springs welcomes the NBA Experience, complete with inter- active games. For low-key fun, bike along the West Orange Trail in Winter Garden. VisitOrlando.ca COURTESY VISIT ORLANDO T he London Pass, featuring more than 80 popular attrac- tions, special deals and fast-track entry, has the perfect three-day itinerary for the first-time visitor to the world- class city. Day One includes St. Paul's Cathedral; a Beefeater tour of the Tower of London, home of the Crown Jewels; the glass walkway across the Thames; and a river cruise. Day Two starts at Westminster Abbey. Hop on board the Big Bus (red route) to the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace. Stroll through Mayfair then take the blue route to Kensington Palace, where exhibitions honour royal women, including Princess Diana. Escape the city on Day Three to Windsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth's weekend home, and St. George's chapel, where Harry and Meghan married last year. Londonpass.com COURTESY THE LONDON PASS

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