Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle Magazine
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thing to realize you're walking on the very ground where so much milestone history happened, but if you don't stay the weekend, you'll miss another Boston phenomenon. Throughout the winter and spring, The Langham hotel is your singular chance to try more than 100 sensational sweet treats at the sell-out Saturday Chocolate Bar brunch, an all-you-can-eat buffet dedicated to choco-desserts only. LanghamHotels.com NOT MY GRANDMOTHER'S VACATION The adventurous spirit is totally taking over as travellers express a growing appetite for discovering environments in an authentic way. Fifty-six per cent of us say we'd like to do more independent travel in the future and 47 per cent told Booking.com they would like to discover corners of the globe where none of their friends have been. The Exumas in the Bahamas are in that league. From lively Nassau, take a boat trip far across the turquoise abyss to these islands, so secluded you'll likely kick off your shoes for good and become one with nature as you feed iguanas and, perhaps, swim with pigs—yep, pigs. If you find yourself in Cuba, Anguilla or Barbados, join other adven- turous spirits who are renting jeeps and scooters to explore off-the-beaten- path landscapes, villages and eateries. NassauParadiseIsland.com; VisitCuba.com; IVisitAnguilla.com; Barbados.org MASSAGE MY WOES AWAY Escapes designed to utterly indulge our mind, body and soul put things into per- spective. And in 2017, that is exactly what 48 per cent of us say we are going to do. Imagine, for example, the renewal of a winter getaway, which includes heart- pumping snow sports combined with the rejuvenation of a spa. Go to Vermont, for example, for the Stowe Response. Based on meditation, this relaxation program is known to induce serenity and soothe away stress so the overwhelming response is one of total well-being. Or, if you find yourself in the Rockies of the Southwest USA, try something new. In Utah, go snow-surfing on the slopes of Park City or Deer Valley. Add a daily massage and it won't be long before you morph into a brand-new person. SkiVermont.com; VisitParkCity.com IF I'M NOT GREEN, I'M NOT GOING Digging in our heels can change the world, one carbon footprint at a time. For instance, at least one-third of travellers say they are carefully choosing only eco-friendly options. So, we might ask, can tourist mag- nets like Florida actually measure up? Keep those green eyes peeled. By ardently pro- tecting its coastline, Florida is in the top-tier of eco-responsible states and such initiatives are mirrored in its human-made attractions too. At Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, solar panels installed on select animal sheds produce enough clean energy every day to power 5.5 Tampa Bay homes. And if you fly when travelling, the impact of a fossil-fuelled aircraft can be offset by going non-stop to save both energy and emis- sions; bringing lighter luggage; choosing a smaller aircraft with fewer seats; and reducing the environmental impact of your journey by participating in a "carbon offset program." Dozens of airlines worldwide col- lect and distribute passenger donations to fund eco-revival projects at home and abroad. VisitTampaBay.com; IATA.org WINTER/SPRING 2017 DREAMSCAPES 59 DS