Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle Magazine
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FALL 2017 DREAMSCAPES 61 T he Disney Magic cruise ship will stop in Québec City in 2018. The historic capital will be featured on two Disney Cruise Line itineraries from New York beginning in Sep- tember 2018. Both sailings include two full days in Québec City. The 2,713-passenger ship, designed for families, will also stop at Saguenay and Baie-Comeau. disneycruise.disney.go.com TOURISME QUÉBEC/MARC LOISELLE T o regulate the flow of tourists visiting the historic sanc- tuary of Machu Picchu in Peru, new government rules came into effect on July 1, 2017. There are now two periods allowed for visits—from 6 a.m. until noon and from noon until 5:30 p.m. If a visitor wishes to remain the entire day, they must purchase both tickets. Visitors must also hire a guide, who will give them a ticket to re-enter the site the next day if they wish. It should be noted that tickets already booked and purchased between now and December 2017 will not face the new restrictions. peru.travel CYNTHIA DAVID A dventure travel specialist World Expeditions has part- nered with Atlas Obscura to offer a new series of adventures for travellers seeking unexpected destina- tions and access to unique sites around the world. The adventure begins in December 2017 with Space Out in Chile's Atacama Desert, a rare opportunity to explore the deserts, mountain geysers and geoglyphs of San Pedro de Atacama, one of the driest places on Earth. worldexpeditions.com COURTESY WORLD EXPEDITIONS A fter a decade of planning and hard work, Palm Springs' downtown revitalization project is set to open in mid- November 2017. The massive project brings new hotels, restaurants and retailers to Hollywood's playground, known for its 350-plus days of sunshine, beautiful scenery, growing nightlife, burgeoning art scene and edgy vibe. The Kimpton Rowan, one of the new boutique hotels, features the city's only rooftop pool and bar. New retailers include specialty women's brand Free People and Starbuck's Reserve, the chain's exciting upscale brand. gritpalmsprings.com CALIFORNIA TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMISSION