Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle

DREAMSCAPES WINTER/SPRING 2022 44 T R A V E L G A L L E R Y C onnect with nature and relax deeply at the two new Banyan Tree well-being sanctuaries in southern Thailand. A select number of pool villas and suites at the company's Koh Samui and Krabi resorts combine a leisurely vacation with a daily program that includes nutritious meals and personal consultations to enrich mind, body and soul. Guests fill out a questionnaire before their visit and choose their own activities, from meditation to Thai boxing, massage to hydrotherapy, nature trails to sailing lessons. Staff members con- tinue to check in and provide suggestions after guests return home to their daily routines. wellbeing.banyantree.com W hether you're a fledgling birder or a veteran, British Columbia's location on the Pacific Flyway provides some of North America's best birdwatching opportunities. Millions of migra- tory birds travel this route twice a year, usually in spring and fall. With the addition of two new trails, the BC Bird Trail now offers four self- guided itineraries through the province. Each trail includes information on attractions, activities and accommodations related to birdwatching year-round. Possible sightings include Alaska-nesting Pacific golden-plovers embarking on their non-stop flight of over 8,000 kilometres, or the migrating snow goose. BCbirdtrail.ca BANYAN TREE KRABI SHAYNE KAYE E scape the pandemic with a rejuvenating wellness stay in Bermuda. Practice sun salutations on a dramatic cliffside over- looking turquoise waters and pink-sand beaches. Test your balance atop a stand-up paddleboard in a gentle bay. Book a massage in a natural cave at Grotto Bay Beach Resort's Natura Spa, where the sound of dripping water mingles with soft, soothing music. Or join a foraging tour with Wild Herbs and Plants of Bermuda. For a more active trip, explore the 29 kilometres of paths along the Bermuda Railway Trail. Hike to pristine Spittal Pond, the island's biggest nature reserve. You may need a week! GotoBermuda.com R enowned Quebec sommelier Kristine Mansuy founded Kikico Wine Events in 2016 to share her passion for Canadian artisan winemakers and for Canadian wines. From a base in the Eastern Townships, Kikico offers private guided tours in Quebec's most beau- tiful vineyards along with tailored travel itineraries in the wine regions of Ontario's Prince Edward County and B.C.'s Okanagan Valley. Mansuy also organizes high-end private and corporate events including wine tastings, cocktail parties, wine and food pairing work- shops, wine training sessions and master classes. Last fall, she represented Canada at a prestigious international wine tourism con- ference in Portugal. kikico.ca PETER L. ALDRICH/ BERMUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY CÉDRIC PARÉ

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