Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle

WINTER/SPRING 2015 DREAMSCAPES 45 T he Israel Antiquities Authority has launched a computer app to introduce archaeology to children, ages seven to 11, through games and puzzles. Players who download Dig Quest: Israel select between two dig sites. For instance, at Lod, players can clear the dirt from an ancient Roman mosaic, then identify the mosaic's animals and objects in a fast-paced quiz game. At the Qumran caves, players piece together frag- ments of the 2,000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls, then scan pieces to reveal their text more clearly, the same process real archae- ologists use. Download Dig Quest from the Apple store for iPhones and iPads. goisrael.com. S oon air travellers tired of dealing with traffic congestion in Toronto will have a new, stress-free transportation option between Toronto Pearson International Airport and the heart of downtown. Torontonians and visitors eagerly await the launch of the Union Pearson Express train in spring 2015. UP trains will whisk passengers between Pearson's Ter- minal 1 and downtown Union Station in just 25 minutes, with two quick stops. Trains will depart every 15 minutes and offer comfortable seats, Wi-Fi, tray tables, power outlets and ample room for luggage. Passengers can even check in for their flights and print baggage tags at Union. A one-way adult ticket costs $27.50. upexpress.com C harleston, South Carolina, was named the Golf Destina- tion of the Year North America by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). Home to more than 19 championship courses created by legendary architects including Arnold Palmer, Rees Jones, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Arthur Hills, Tom Fazio and Robert Trent Jones, Sr., miles of breathtaking coastline, award-winning dining, inshore and offshore fishing opportunities, a historic down- town and a year-round calendar of festivals and events, the Charleston area's unique combination of both on- and off- course offerings deem it a premier destination for a golf vacation. charlestongolfguide.com COURTESY ISRAEL ANTIQUITIES AUTHORITY TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION COURTESY METROLINX EXPLORECHARLESTON.COM F ollowing a $250-million renovation since the Trump family purchased this landmark in 2012, the Trump National Doral Miami has undergone a dramatic redesign, resulting in world-class service and facilities fea- turing 643 luxurious guest rooms and suites, more than 9,200 square metres of meeting and event spaces, premier restau- rants with panoramic views and 72 holes of championship golf, including the Golden Palm and Silver Fox, which opened in late 2014. At the new Royal Palm poolscape, guests experi- ence three spacious centrally located pool areas flanked by 18 lavish cabanas complete with state-of-the-art amenities and butler service. trumpcollection.com

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