Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle Magazine
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DREAMSCAPES SPRING/SUMMER 2017 58 TRAVEL GALLERY >> BY CYNTHIA DAVID DS K nown as the "Manatee Capital of the World," Crystal River, Florida, is the only place in the world where you can legally swim with manatees—a bucket-list experience you do not want to miss. It is home to dozens of springs, which serve as warm havens to the manatees, especially during the winter months. Bordering the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Crystal River is the perfect place for angling adventures year-round. Between June and September, the area is also one of Florida's top destinations for scalloping. Swimmers float in warm 22 C water less than two metres deep looking for scallops hidden in swaying sea grass and surrounded by colourful subtropical fish, seahorses, sponges and corals. And, of course, there are the beaches and natural scenery. DiscoverCrystalRiverFL.com DISCOVERCRYSTALRIVERFL.COM C unard's Queen Victoria is undergoing a US$40-million refit this spring in Palermo, Italy, but is expected to be back in service by early June. The refit keeps the ele- gance of the ship's art deco past while introducing 43 spacious Britannia Club balcony staterooms in a prime midship loca- tion on Decks 7 and 8. At the new Britannia Club restaurant, guests can dine whenever they choose. All Britannia state- rooms are being refreshed, and the ship's majestic Grand Suites and Deck 8 aft penthouse suites will be completely redesigned, with the addition of a new Chart Room bar. Gin and fizz is the theme at the new Midships Lounge, featuring Prosecco, Cava and Champagne alongside premium gins and spirits. cunard.com CUNARD LINE J ust in time for Montréal's 375 th anniversary, WestJet is adding new routes and 105 more flights a week to Mon- tréal and Québec City. In March, WestJet launched twice-daily service between Montréal and Halifax. Starting June 15, WestJet will offer four daily flights between Montréal and Québec City for the first time. In mid-October, the Calgary- based carrier will begin twice-daily service between Montréal and Boston. In addition, the airline is also increasing its number of non-stop flights from six to 12 per week between Montréal and Vancouver and from 14 to 19 flights per week between Montréal and Calgary. westjet.com CYNTHIA DAVID O cean Riviera Paradise recently opened its doors to wel- come couples and families to one of the most beautiful destinations on Earth. Located just six kilometres from the heart of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, the new resort features 974 modern spacious junior suites, 10 restaurants, 12 bars, a spa centre and more. The resort has four zones. The Daisy area is specifically designed for families with children four to 12 years of age. The Privilege area is ideal for those seeking an exclusive and personalized treatment. The Eden area attracts guests who prefer close access to the beach, and the El Beso was created for guests 18 and over seeking tranquility and fun in a very social environment. oceanrivieraparadisecancun.com H10 HOTELS