Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle Magazine
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DREAMSCAPES SPRING/SUMMER 2015 60 S tarwood has just opened its eco-wise Element brand in Doral, Florida, minutes from Miami's world-famous beaches, shopping and nightlife. The Element has 139 bright, stylish rooms featuring fully-equipped kitchens, spa bathrooms, fast and free Wi-Fi and the signature Heavenly Bed. Suites have flat-screen TV, large desks and custom- designed closets, perfect for travellers spending a few days or a few weeks. Pets are welcome. Guests are invited to fuel their day with the healthy RISE breakfast and wind down with the RELAX evening wine reception, both of which are complimen- tary. You can even borrow bikes, work out in the 24-hour fitness centre and enjoy the outdoor pool at the Aloft hotel next door. Elementhotels.com G o nose-to-nose with sharks, stingrays and a giant Pacific octopus at the new Sea Life Michigan Aquarium in Great Lakes Crossing Outlets. The 2,320-square- metre attraction takes visitors on an amazing and educational journey through an underwater world of more than 5,000 creatures including jellyfish, eels, seahorses, tropical and native fish via interactive exhibits, a 180-degree ocean tunnel and a hands-on touch pool. Advance booking is recom- mended, or save 20 per cent on tickets with the D Discount Pass. visitsealife.com; visitdetroit.com A dventure seekers, prepare to be dazzled this summer on North America's newest and longest zip line. Experi- encing two kilometres of pure exhilaration, guests will fly from a launch high up on Blackcomb Mountain and land mid-way up Whistler Mountain. "The views are simply spec- tacular," says Ziptrek Ecotours CEO Charles Steele, "but it will be quite the thrill ride!" Scheduled to open in mid-July, the line will be offered to single tourists and as part of a tour. ziptrek.com STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS COURTESY AIR CANADA DETROIT METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU COURTESY ZIPTREK ECOTOURS U ntil September 7, you can fly non-stop with Air Canada Express between Toronto and Atlantic City, New Jersey. The new route lets passengers enjoy Atlantic City's famed boardwalk, beaches and casinos. Flights are conve- niently timed to link with Air Canada's extensive network of connections to and from the rest of Canada. Travel on board a 74-seat Bombardier Q-400 aircraft, operated by Jazz, on Monday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. aircanada.com TRAVEL GALLERY >> DS