Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle

TRAVEL GALLERY >> BY CYNTHIA DAVID DS DREAMSCAPES FALL 2019 28 S ituated in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes, just two hours northeast of Toronto, Beachwood Resort has been wel- coming guests for more than 90 years to the peaceful shores of beautiful Buckhorn Lake, where the quiet surround- ings are cloaked in a blaze of vibrant fall colours. The noise and activities of summer have been replaced with the scent of fresh crisp air and gorgeous trails perfect for strolls through Mother Nature's lively palette await you. Here, you can enjoy lakeside lodgings year-round with flexible family, romantic or wedding packages as well as the use of all the on-site season-appropriate recreational activities at your disposal. In between, savour the fine country cuisine in the charming atmosphere of Frederick's as you relax and take in a panoramic view of Lake Buckhorn. BeachwoodResort.com BEACHWOOD RESORT T he Arctic expedition company Adventure Canada has launched a new loyalty program, called League of Adventurers, to encourage repeat travel and celebrate its avid expeditioners. Repeat guests, and there are many, were recognized on an Ireland circumnavigation cruise. First-time guests are automatically entered into the loyalty program at the Adventurer level. Members booking their second to fifth expeditions gain Voyager status, which comes with a five per cent discount on future bookings, while members with six or more sailings achieve Explorer status, with benefits including a 10 per cent discount. Expeditions sailed within the last 30 years qualify for the League program; however, benefits only apply to 2019 bookings and onwards. adventurecanada.com DAVID MINTY A brand new, $1 billion world-class terminal complex is expected to open this fall at the Louis Armstrong Inter- national Airport in New Orleans. Covering 90,300 square metres, the new terminal will replace the current facility and feature three concourses, 35 gates and a consoli- dated checkpoint to ensure an easier and more efficient security process. An in-line baggage system will allow passen- gers to drop off checked baggage at the ticket counter. The airport garage also provides 2,190 parking spaces plus surface parking. Gift and food shops representing local and American brands will be located in the centre aisle of each concourse. Favourites include Shake Shack, Mondo, Leah's Kitchen and Midway Pizza. flymsy.com LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT A dd a dramatic twist to the holidays with a trip to the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Previews begin November 13 for Charles Dickins' A Christmas Carol at the Royal George Theatre. Starring Michael Therriault as Scrooge, this holiday chestnut has sold out for the past two seasons. Continuing the festive magic, the Festival Theatre also presents Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn, based on the famous film. Timeless tunes include Heat Wave, Blue Skies, Cheek to Cheek and White Christmas. Previews for this play begin November 16 and the season ends December 22. Just for the fun of it, sign up for Shaw's two Beyond the Stage offerings: Tap Dance for Dummies and Holiday Inn Trivia. shawfest.com SHAW FESTIVAL

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