Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle

DREAMSCAPES SPRING 2016 4 9 HAPPY TIMES IN LAFAYETTE The "Happiest City in America" promises good times you won't forget. BY DENISE J. DEVEAU 10 SMALL-TOWN B.C.: SHEER HEAVEN Get in touch with what really matters in small Canadian communities. BY SEAN ARTHUR JOYCE 14 CELEBRITY TRAVEL CORNER One of Canada's favourite radio and TV broadcasters shares her travel experiences. BY CHRIS RYALL 21 REDONDO BEACH What makes this California family-friendly seaside playground a must-visit destination? BY MICHAEL SHAPIRO 22 MISSOURI'S GATEWAY CITY MERGES OLD AND NEW History, iconic attractions, free entertainment, tempting tours, interesting accommodation plus a Canadian connection—this state has it all. BY LISA WATERMAN GRAY 25 GREAT TRAILS LEAD TO NORTH LITTLE ROCK This riverfront city is a natural for marine and outdoor enthusiasts. BY KAT ROBINSON 26 FLORIDA: A SPECIAL FEATURE SECTION Authentic experiences and special hospitality touches make the Sunshine State a year-round choice. BY STEVE WINSTON TABLE OF CONTENTS >> DS V O L U M E 2 1 , I S S U E N O . 2 10 DESTINATION BC/RYAN CREARY MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM 30 LOWCOUNTRY HIGH Explore the colourful mixture of variety, tradition, cuisine and entertainment South Carolina has to offer. BY STEVE WINSTON 34 STARBOUND Check out a Hollywood mogul's Belizean lodge. BY DIANE SLAWYCH 35 DISCOVER AMERICA Sample the spirits of six American states. BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS 36 INDIA'S GOLDEN TRIANGLE A patchwork of past and present continues to work its magic. BY ILONA KAUREMSZKY 40 TRAVEL SLEUTH Exposing children to the world of travel can kindle those little flames. BY JANE STOKES 43 TRAVEL GALLERY News you can use. BY CYNTHIA DAVID 45 AT THE HEART OF THE KAWARTHAS Plenty of activities and fine dining experiences await you at this award-winning Ontario resort. BY DONNA S. VIEIRA COVER: A couple at the Mount Revelstoke Overlook in British Columbia. (© Paul Thompson Images/Alamy Stock Photo) ILONA KAUREMSZKY

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