Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle

SPRING 2018 DREAMSCAPES 61 A timeless classic celebrated for its spectacular design, gracious staff and seaside glamour, The Breakers is sit- uated in the heart of the island of Palm Beach, only 15 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport and just over an hour from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Air- port. From May 1 through October 31, including Memorial Day Weekend, July 4 th and Labour Day holiday weekends, nightly rates start at US$369 per room per night—a savings of almost 50 per cent compared to winter rates—and include an array of free daily benefits and additional summer savings. And there is never a resort fee. Discover shopping, distinctive dining, golf, tennis, family activities, indoor/outdoor spa services and an oceanfront private beach club with four pools, all within steps of your accommodation. thebreakers.com THE BREAKERS COURTESY AIR CANADA T he annual Newport Beach Film Festival kicks off on April 26 and runs until May 3. A historic Hollywood playground for icons such as John Wayne and James Cagney, Newport Beach, California, continues to attract star power. Noted as the fastest growing film festival in the U.S., the sought-after event in this tony enclave draws an audience of more than 55,000 attendees and showcases more than 350 motion picture screenings from around the world, with a focus on studio and independent films. The eight-day extrav- aganza will feature big-screen premieres, action sports film debuts, gala and award ceremonies and an in-depth U.K. architecture and design series. newportbeachfilmfest.com NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL T oronto is planning a one-time national salute to Canada's heroes. Scheduled to take place June 23 & 24, the Heroes Festival was created to honour and pay tribute to Canada's military and first responders. At this family-friendly, patriotic-infused, free weekend event, Cana- dians of all ages can head to Ontario's Wasaga Beach, the longest freshwater beach in the world, to shake the hands of the brave men and women of Canada's Armed Forces and First Responder Agencies. Scheduled events include a world-class airshow featuring the Snowbirds, CF-18 Demo Jet and Sky- hawks, an RCMP Musical Ride, Heroes Valour Awards to police, fire and EMS individuals and beach concerts. The fun begins at 10 a.m. on both days. heroesfestival.ca MIKE REYNO A ir Canada was recently named the 2018 Eco-Airline of the Year by the airline industry publication, Air Trans- port World, in its 44 th Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards. ATW cited the carrier's commitment to emissions reductions, which include its participation in the development and support of alternative fuels and its numerous green programs and partnerships. Air Canada has a four-pillar approach to reduce emissions through technology, operations, infrastructure and economic instruments. It has invested significantly in a $10-billion fleet renewal program, resulting in one of the most modern, fuel-efficient fleets in the world. Ongoing reduction targets for greenhouse gases include improving fuel efficiency by an average of 1.5 per cent per year from 2009 to 2020; capping aviation CO 2 emissions from 2020 or carbon-neutral growth; and reducing CO 2 emissions by 50 per cent by 2050 relative to 2005 levels. aircanada.com

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