Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle

SPRING/SUMMER 2019 DREAMSCAPES 45 L atin America's leading resort developer and tourism operator is taking to the sea with the debut of Vidanta Cruises, scheduled to be launched in fall 2019. The group's first ship, Vidanta Elegant, offers 149 spacious, luxu- rious staterooms and suites with a personal concierge assigned to each cabin. The ship is outfitted with six public decks and dining areas, 11 bars and lounges, a full-service spa, a fitness centre and a top deck pool. Award-winning French chefs guarantee gourmet dining experiences. With just one check-in, travellers can seamlessly split their trip between the cruise ship and Mexico's Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta for a com- bined cruise-and-resort vacation. vidanta.com GRUPO VIDANTA T he Canadian Photography Institute of the National Gallery of Canada recently launched its new website, Photostories Canada, a searchable resource of more than 800 photostories created between 1955 and 1971 by the National Film Board of Canada's Still Photography Division. Meant to inspire a variety of audiences, ranging from teachers to the general public and academics to photojournalists, these photostories depict charming scenes of small-town life across Canada and offer Canadians the opportunity to learn more about each other as well as engage in, share and appreciate our nation's history from coast to coast to coast. photostories.ca NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA, OTTAWA O rlando, Florida, is always reinventing itself and this year the Theme Park Capital of the World is welcoming new immersive experiences for all ages. A new Sesame Street-themed land at SeaWorld Orlando as well as the Lego Movie World at LEGOLAND Florida Resort opened in spring 2019. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios opens late fall 2019. New thrill rides and family-friendly attrac- tions include an all-new rollercoaster at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal's Islands of Adven- ture and a Mickey-themed ride-through attraction called Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway as well as Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Beyond the theme parks, check out Dezerland Action Park, Wild Florida and, for ages 13 and over, Epic Axe Throwing. VisitOrlando.com VISIT ORLANDO TOURISME MONTRÉAL W estJet celebrates summer 2019 with a new route between London, Ontario, and Montréal. Daily ser- vice will be offered from June 24 through October 15 on WestJet Encore. The airline also operates flights from London to Calgary and Toronto. From Montréal, take advan- tage of 23 daily summer flights including two to Vancouver, three to Calgary, one to Edmonton and Winnipeg, 13 to Toronto and two to Halifax. By peak summer, WestJet will be operating more than 750 daily flights to 92 destinations. westjet.com/flight-schedules-new

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