Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle

DREAMSCAPES WINTER 2021/2022 44 TRAVEL GALLERY >> BY CYNTHIA DAVID DS BEYOND GREEN T he Italian city of Bologna is home to many things, from delectable food (mortadella, tortellini and ragu alla Bolognese) to the world's oldest operating university, founded in 1088. The rich capital city of the Emilia-Romagna region, Bologna also boasts one of the best-preserved medieval centres in Europe, where you'll find the world's longest stretch (62 km) of covered walkways. These elegant porticos, constructed between the 12 th and 20 th centuries, were recently recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage structures. As well as sheltering residents and visitors from sun and rain in the heart of the city, they are a favourite site for market stalls. Bolognawelcome.com KATIE PAPADOPOULOS G aze skyward from a campsite in Quetico Provincial Park and admire a starry sky similar to what someone would have seen 100 or even 1,000 years ago at the same spot. Thanks to the absence of light pollution, the northwestern Ontario park has earned the Dark Sky Park designation, joining Killarney Provincial Park and Lake Superior Provincial Park. The two-year project to protect dark skies, through managing exterior lights and other initiatives, will help preserve the nat- ural ecosystem and protect birds, amphibians, insects, plants and we humans who rely on periods of uninterrupted dark- ness during the night. ontarioparks.com/park/quetico ROB STIMPSON B ritish Columbia is home to thousands of artists and ample studios. Where to begin? If you're planning a visit, check out Art-BC's extensive online collection of artists and their creations, whether paintings, glass objects, sculptures and more. Find a gallery or studio to visit, chat with the artist online or while you're in B.C. sign up for classes or workshops. The website highlights museums and heritage sites, Indigenous culture, festivals and wineries. Even if you're not quite ready to jump on a plane, you'll still find plenty of inspiration. Art-BC.com ART-BC P rotecting the planet while embracing travel as a force for good is the mission of Beyond Green. The new pur- pose-driven hospitality brand from the Preferred Hotel Group currently represents 27 luxury hotels, resorts and lodges worldwide. Francis Ford Coppola's Family Hideaways in Belize, the storied Ashford Castle in Ireland and a bespoke luxury camp company in Africa known as Wilderness Safaris, are included in this sustainable travel initiative. All members on this booking and storytelling platform are committed to providing memorable vacations with good practices. Some ways members are practising sustainability include: helping to conserve more than four million hectares of wildlife habitat on land and sea, restoring historic buildings, protecting archaeological sites, hiring local staff, partnering with local artisans and contributing to community development pro- jects. StayBeyondGreen.com

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