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The Mercer County area is known for great golf. There is no shortage of courses or challenging holes in Mercer County. Here you will find a variety of 4 and 4½ star courses within a half hour or less drive from one another. The area has become a mecca for golfers looking for great courses and great value. The low greens fees offer some of the most competitive and affordable pricing you will find anywhere in the U.S.A. The rolling terrains, perfectly manicured greens and tree-lined fairways are a beauty to behold and a pleaseure to play.

Sharon, PA is home of World Class Inns, World’s Largest Stores and the World’s Most Famous Wings!

Daffin’s, the world’s largest candy store has created quality homemade chocolates since 1949. Reyers, the world’s largest shoe store, offers over 100,000 pairs of shoes including hard-to-find sizes for men, women and children. The Winner, the world’s largest off-price fashion store features the latest designer fashions and accessories at discounted prices. Refresh yourself with lunch at the original Quaker Steak & Lube®, America’s #1 motorsports themed family restaurant voted for “Best Wings USA”.

After reveling in the day-long interactive arts events of WaterFire and shopping in the “world’s largest stores” and boutique artist shops, indulge yourself at one of two world-class inns: Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa and Tara – A Country Inn. Tara, inspired by Gone with the Wind, offers “Southern Hospitality” with lavish guestrooms, gourmet and casual dining. Buhl Mansion boasts opulent guestrooms and a world-class spa in an 1890s ‘castle’. Guestrooms at both inns have fireplaces, Jacuzzis, and provide the ultimate in luxury and pampering; perfect for romantic couples or girlfriend getaways. There are several family friendly hotels within minutes of downtown Sharon. www.SharonPA.com

Mercer County offers a get away that is affordable, close and fun. For more information on Mercer County attractions call 800-637-2370 or visit www.VisitMercerCountyPA.com for your Free Escape Plan Coupon Book and Visitors Guide.

ESCAPE To MERCER CoUNTY! GETAWAY To SHARoN, PA THEN... STAY A LITTLE LoNGER IN GRoVE CITY

Visit Grove City, PA to enjoy tax free shopping at a top rated outlet mall, a unique metal gift shop and charming historic downtown shopping district.

Experience one-of-a-kind American Craftsmanship at Wendell August Forge. For nearly a century, Wendell August Forge has created beautiful handcrafted metal giftware. Make your way to the historic shopping district of downtown Grove City where you will find Joden Jewelers. Within the walls of this nationally recognized jewelry shop you will find the largest inventory of antique, estate and modern jewelry in this part of the United States; Where they say, “You can go to a museum and look or you can come to us and touch”.

Once you have shopped for the day, enjoy a relaxing dinner at either Rachel’s Roadhouse, The Iron Bridge Inn, or Springfield Grille. Finally, make yourself at home in either the Hampton Inn & Suites or the Holiday Inn Express in Grove City, PA, two of the areas newest hotels.

You can also find tax free shopping on clothes and shoes at Grove City Premium Outlets. The open air center features 130 stores offering great designer brands at value prices.

To experience all that Grove City, PA has to offer, book a 2-night weekday “Stay A Little Longer Package” through the hotels and receive $100 in gift cards to Wendell August, Joden Jewelers, and the Springfield Restaurant Group, a voucher for a VIP coupon book to Grove City Premium Outlets, worth hundreds in savings, and free hot breakfast each morning. www.VisitGroveCityPA.com.

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Continue your outdoor adventure. The Upper Shenango Water Trail, a 21 mile stretch, on the Shenango river has recently been awarded “Water Trail” status by the PA Fish and Boat Commission. This class one flat water trail offers a scenic and relaxing adventure. you may begin your float just below the dam in Pymatuning State Park with several launch/ take out points.

WaterFire, a World Class multi-sensory arts event, can be experienced in Providence, Singapore, Rome, Paris, Brussels, Houston, Kansas City, Columbus and now…Sharon, PA!

Imagine... Over fifty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic cedar and pine wood in the air, flickering firelight off the bridges and silhouettes of firetenders passing by the flames as you stroll along the river and city streets, enjoy enchanting music, ethnic food tastings and performers from around the globe.

Dance until midnight to the sounds of a big band under the stars in an outdoor ballroom and participate in unique arts experiences with the entire family. This is WaterFire Sharon.

Each day-long event offers a new and different theme with interactive arts programming that can be enjoyed again and again! Visit www.WaterFireSharonPA.org for dates and a complete list of event activities.

The Mercer County area is known for great golf. There is no shortage of courses or challenging holes in Mercer County. Here you will find a variety of 4 and 4½ star courses within a half hour or less drive from one another. The area has become a mecca for golfers looking for great courses and great value. The low greens fees offer some of the most competitive and affordable pricing you will find anywhere in the U.S.A. The rolling terrains, perfectly manicured greens and tree-lined fairways are a beauty to behold and a pleaseure to play.

Sharon, PA is home of World Class Inns, World’s Largest Stores and the World’s Most Famous Wings!

Daffin’s, the world’s largest candy store has created quality homemade chocolates since 1949. Reyers, the world’s largest shoe store, offers over 100,000 pairs of shoes including hard-to-find sizes for men, women and children. The Winner, the world’s largest off-price fashion store features the latest designer fashions and accessories at discounted prices. Refresh yourself with lunch at the original Quaker Steak & Lube®, America’s #1 motorsports themed family restaurant voted for “Best Wings USA”.

After reveling in the day-long interactive arts events of WaterFire and shopping in the “world’s largest stores” and boutique artist shops, indulge yourself at one of two world-class inns: Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa and Tara – A Country Inn. Tara, inspired by Gone with the Wind, offers “Southern Hospitality” with lavish guestrooms, gourmet and casual dining. Buhl Mansion boasts opulent guestrooms and a world-class spa in an 1890s ‘castle’. Guestrooms at both inns have fireplaces, Jacuzzis, and provide the ultimate in luxury and pampering; perfect for romantic couples or girlfriend getaways. There are several family friendly hotels within minutes of downtown Sharon. www.SharonPA.com

Mercer County offers a get away that is affordable, close and fun. For more information on Mercer County attractions call 800-637-2370 or visit www.VisitMercerCountyPA.com for your Free Escape Plan Coupon Book and Visitors Guide.

ESCAPE To MERCER CoUNTY! GETAWAY To SHARoN, PA THEN... STAY A LITTLE LoNGER IN GRoVE CITY

Visit Grove City, PA to enjoy tax free shopping at a top rated outlet mall, a unique metal gift shop and charming historic downtown shopping district.

Experience one-of-a-kind American Craftsmanship at Wendell August Forge. For nearly a century, Wendell August Forge has created beautiful handcrafted metal giftware. Make your way to the historic shopping district of downtown Grove City where you will find Joden Jewelers. Within the walls of this nationally recognized jewelry shop you will find the largest inventory of antique, estate and modern jewelry in this part of the United States; Where they say, “You can go to a museum and look or you can come to us and touch”.

Once you have shopped for the day, enjoy a relaxing dinner at either Rachel’s Roadhouse, The Iron Bridge Inn, or Springfield Grille. Finally, make yourself at home in either the Hampton Inn & Suites or the Holiday Inn Express in Grove City, PA, two of the areas newest hotels.

You can also find tax free shopping on clothes and shoes at Grove City Premium Outlets. The open air center features 130 stores offering great designer brands at value prices.

To experience all that Grove City, PA has to offer, book a 2-night weekday “Stay A Little Longer Package” through the hotels and receive $100 in gift cards to Wendell August, Joden Jewelers, and the Springfield Restaurant Group, a voucher for a VIP coupon book to Grove City Premium Outlets, worth hundreds in savings, and free hot breakfast each morning. www.VisitGroveCityPA.com.

THE FUn doESn’T SToP in SHAron & GroVE CiTy.

Continue your outdoor adventure. The Upper Shenango Water Trail, a 21 mile stretch, on the Shenango river has recently been awarded “Water Trail” status by the PA Fish and Boat Commission. This class one flat water trail offers a scenic and relaxing adventure. you may begin your float just below the dam in Pymatuning State Park with several launch/ take out points.

WaterFire, a World Class multi-sensory arts event, can be experienced in Providence, Singapore, Rome, Paris, Brussels, Houston, Kansas City, Columbus and now…Sharon, PA!

Imagine... Over fifty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic cedar and pine wood in the air, flickering firelight off the bridges and silhouettes of firetenders passing by the flames as you stroll along the river and city streets, enjoy enchanting music, ethnic food tastings and performers from around the globe.

Dance until midnight to the sounds of a big band under the stars in an outdoor ballroom and participate in unique arts experiences with the entire family. This is WaterFire Sharon.

Each day-long event offers a new and different theme with interactive arts programming that can be enjoyed again and again! Visit www.WaterFireSharonPA.org for dates and a complete list of event activities.

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the itinerary also features a private tour of dorney court, the tudor home where Elizabeth, The Other Boleyn Girl and Agatha christie’s Poirot were all filmed. www.gobarging.com

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From Jane Austen to Hans Christian Andersen, readers love to explore literary Europe. Here are some favourite places:

osnia & Herzegovi-na: TheOttoman townof Travnik in CentralBosniawasonceknownas the European Is-tanbul for its ancient

mosque and fortress. Near themountainskiresortofVlasic, it’sfamous for native son and 1961Nobel Prize winner (Literature)Ivo Andric. His Bosnian Trilogy is about the areaunderOttomanrule.www.tourism.ba

Denmark: In April, 1805 Den-mark’s famous native son Hans Christian Andersenwas born inOdense,thecountry’sthirdlargesttownandoneofitsoldest.Echoinghis fairytales, Andersen’s fatherwasapoorshoemakerwholivedwithhisfamilyinonetinyroomina small, half-timberedhouse. It’snowpartofamuseumdepictingthewriter’slife.

“DanishchildrenstudyHansChristianAndersenliketheEnglishstudyShakespeare,”Iwastold.“Ithink,hadHCAmarriedandhadchildren,thefairytaleswouldnev-

er have appeared. Thesewere anentry tootherpeople’s family lifeforthelonely,difficultman.”

For the more cerebral, Co-penhagen celebrates philosopherSoren Kierkegaard’s 200th birth-day this year.Widely consideredtobethefirstexistentialistphiloso-pher,Kierkegaardisthesubjectoflectures, conferences, and otherevents.www.denmark.dk

germany: Once upon a time,thereweretwobrotherswhowrotefairytales.They lived inGermanyandDecember20markedpublish-ing’s200thanniversaryofChildren’s And Household Talesby theBroth-ers Grimm. This is their anniver-saryyear,witheventstakingplace

acrossthecountry.A600-kilometreGermanFairytaleRouterunsfromthebrothers’birthplaceinHanau,toBremen,wherea statueofTheTown Musicians of Bremen cel-ebratesthebrothers’famousstory.

Events include the FairytaleFestival(throughJuly1)inHanau,LiterarySpringexhibitioninKas-sel(July18toAugust18)andmore.www.germany.travel

HollanD: The house whereAnneFrankwroteherfamousdi-aryisamuseumwithastory.Intheheart ofAmsterdam, visitors seetheplacewhereAnnehidfromNa-zis,andwhereshewroteformorethantwoyearsduringtheSecondWorldWar. It’s an emotional ex-perience,andoneofthecity’stopvisitedsites.

Onahappiertheme,Utrechtcelebrates Dick Bruna and hiscreationMiffyintheDick Bruna Huis,amuseumdedicatedtothewriter and his rabbit. Miffy hasbeentranslatedinto40languages,withmore than85millionbookssold.www.holland.com

The mountain ski resort of Vlasic in Bosnia &

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SeAFARING CITIeSThere was a time when Europe, in particular Portugal, Spain, and England, ruled the waves. Here are some suggestions for those who “love to go down to the sea in ships.”

irelanD: Ireland has such arich tapestry of authors, poets,playwrights and storytellers it’simpossibletolistthem.DublinisaUNESCOCityofLiteratureandnowonder.Culturepoursofftheverypavement.

TakeatourofGlasnevinCem-eteryandwalkinthefootstepsofJames Joyce’s Ulysses characterLeopold Bloom. Visit the DublinWritersMuseumtoexplorearichliterary past and present. Anddon’t miss Trinity College andtheBook of Kells, one of its greatlibrarytreasures.The9th-centuryilluminated manuscript has itsownexhibitionandisoneofmanycherishedobjects.

AcrosstheislandonthewestcoastisYeatsCountry–poetW.B.Yeatsthatis–comprisingSligoandpartsofLeitrimandRoscommon.ThepoetandhisartistbrotherJackdrew inspiration from the slop-inggreenhills,thelakes,andthemegalithicgravecomplexatCar-rowmore.www.visitireland.com

UniteD kingDom: With thelegions of Jane Austen fans inCanadaitseemsonlyrighttocon-centrate on the 200th publishinganniversaryofPride and Prejudice thisyear.

What better than a tour ofJane’sEngland?Startatherbirth-place in Steventon, Hampshirewhere she wrote Northanger Ab-bey, Sense & Sensibility and Pride & Prejudice.ThefamilymovedtoChawton,nearAlton,in1809andtheirhome isnowJane Austen’s House Museum.

Walkerswillenjoy followinginherfootstepsinacircularhiketoFarringdon,orthenearbymarkettownofAltonwheresheandsisterCassandrashopped.

Bath is another must-see onthe Austen trail. She lived therebetween 1801 and 1805, and thetown’s JaneAusten Centre hostsanannualfestival, thisyearfromSeptember 13 to 21. Included inthe67eventsareexhibitionsofcos-tumes,manuscriptsandfilmclipsplusRegencydancing,musicanddrama.www.visitbritain.com

enmark: Fregatten Jyl-land is theworld’s longestpreserved wooden battle-

ship and the last screw-pro-pelledsteamfrigate.ItfeaturedintheBattleofHelgolandonMay9,1864duringtheSecondWarofSchleswigin 1864. The battle is re-enacted in a drama-packed cannon display dailythroughoutthesummerseason. Location: Ebeltoft near Aarhus.www.visitdenmark.com

PortUgal: Lisbonwasthemedi-evalCapeCanaveral,anditscon-trolcentrewasTorredeBelem.InthosedaystheTorre(tower)wasinthemiddleofLisbon’sbusyTagusRiver. Today it’s surrounded byland,butbackthenthemightyex-plorerswouldwaittheretopickupsealedordersbeforesettingoutfortheunknown.Once thecentreofexplorationtotheNewWorld,it’snow a museum housing a fasci-natingcollectionofmarineinstru-mentsandweapons.

FartheralongtheriverThe Dis-coverersisamagnificentmonumenthonouring Portuguese explorers.ThecolumnofgiantfiguresisledbyPrinceHenrytheNavigator.

For a broad picture of Por-tugal’shistoryofnavigationvisitthe Navy Museum in Lisbon’sBelemdistrict,withdisplaysfromthe 15th century to the present,including treasure, instrumentsand other items recovered fromwrecks.www.visitportugal.com

and don’t miss Trinity College and the Book of Kells, one of its great library treasures. The 9th-century illuminated manuscript has its own exhibition and is one of many cherished objects

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sweDen: Thewhole familywillenjoy Gothenburg’s Maritime Adventure Centre at Packhuska-jen (the quay). Housed within isanarmadaof20vesselsincludinga U-boat, destroyers, minelayersandfireboats.Othermaritimeob-jectsareondisplay(manyoftheminteractive)andifyouhaveaGo-thenburg City Card admission isfree.www.visitsweden.com

UniteD kingDom: This yearmarks the 60th anniversary of theRoyalYachtBritannia.Launched inApril1953,HMY Britanniawasde-commissionedinDecember1997.It’snowadedicatedmuseuminLeith,asuburbofEdinburgh.VisitorscometoseewhatlifewaslikeonboardtheQueen’sfloatingroyalresidenceandtosipacuppaontheRoyalDeckTeaRoomwhere theRoyal Family en-joyedentertainingandrelaxing.

Portsmouth, on England’ssouth coast, has a long maritimetraditionanditsHistoricDockyardisamustvisitfornavalhistorybuffs.It’shometoAdmiralNelson’sflag-shipVictory (theoldestwarship intheworldstill incommission), theWarrior, built in 1860 as the firstiron-hulled, armoured warshippoweredbysteamandsail,andtheMary Rose, flagship ofHenry VIIIwhowatchedindistressasitsank,takinghundredsofcrewtoatragicend.ThisyearmarkstheopeningofanewMary Rosemuseumandthe30thanniversaryofherraising.

InBelfast,NorthernIreland,theTitanic Belfast ismuchmore thanamuseum.Built on the site of theTitanic’s construction, the architec-turalphenomenonopenedlastyear,extending over nine galleries withspecialeffects,darkrides, full-scalereconstructions and interactive fea-tures.www.visitbritain.com

osnia & Herze-govina: In 1981the Virgin Maryappeared to sixteens playing in

the hills of Me-dugorje.Theapparitionsdidnotcease andmany sceptics becamebelievers.Sincethen,over15mil-lionpeoplehavedescendedonthetownneartheCroatianborderandMedjugorjehasbecometheoneofthe largest Catholic pilgrimagesitesintheworld,despitecontro-versyoverthelegitimacyofthevi-sionsandlackofapprovalfromtheVatican.www.tourism.ba

France: Lourdes,whereMaryap-peared to St. Bernadette, is on thelistofalmosteveryreligioustourofEurope,andithasaprofoundeffectonthenon-religious,too,despitethecontinuousthrongofpeople.

ManyspiritualsitesdotFrance,suchastheCathedralofNotreDameandthemedievalSainteChapelleinParis, the Basilica of St. Therese of

Lisieux inNormandy and the Ca-thedralofChartres.Take it inwithanorganizedtourorindependently.www.franceguide.com

irelanD: From the challengingSt. Patrick’s Purgatory onLoughDergwithitsthree-dayfastandre-jectionofshoesandsleep,toclimb-ingthesummitofMountCroaghinCountyMayo, fromwhere it’sbelieved St. Patrick banished allthesnakesfromtheland,Irelandisfullofpilgrimagesites.

ThemostfamousisprobablyKnock where, in 1879, a groupof villagers saw an apparition oftheVirgin,St.Joseph,andSt.JohntheEvangelist.Theshrineisopenyear round, but themain seasonruns fromApril toOctober,withthebusiesttimebeinglateAugust,around the anniversary of theevent.www.visitireland.com

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Pilgrimage has been a focus of spirituality in Europe from the days of early Christianity, and the trails worn by those early wayfarers set the routes for today’s travellers. Not everyone embarks on a pilgrimage for spiritual reasons but many agree that, by the end of the journey, their outlook on life has changed, even by a little.

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The Vatican isofcourseatoppilgrimagesiteforRomanCatholics,butthere’smuchinRomethatdrawsworshippersofmanypersuasions–beittheart,architecture,orthepan-theonofancientgods.

TheBasilicaofSt.FrancisinAs-sissi,Umbriaisrestoredafterearth-quakes in 1997 toppledpartof thewallsdamagingGiotto’sfrescoesofthesaint’slife.ThetownofAssissiiswherethesaintwasborn,whereheworked,andwherehediedandhisremainsarehousedintheBasilica.

PadrePio(1887–1968)iscon-sideredoneof thegreatmysticsofmodern times.Beatified in2002helivedandworked inSanGiovanniRotondo in Puglia, 290 kilometreseast ofRome,wherehispreservedremainsareonviewinthePadrePioShrine.www.italia.it/en

PortUgal: Central Portugal’slittletownofFatimaisdominatedbyahugesanctuarycommemorat-ing the six apparitions of VirginMary to three peasant childrenin 1917. Throngs of pilgrims visiteach year, and a marked pilgrimpath from Lisbon (mostly along the River Tejo) is now complete.www.visitportugal.com

sPain: Perhaps the world’s best-known pilgrimage, and one withmanyroutes,isThe Way of St. James (CaminodeSantiago)endinginSan-tiagodeCompostelainGalicia.Themost popular route is the CaminoFrances, tracing across northernSpainfromSt.JeanPieddePortinsouthernFranceandstretchingover772kilometres.Otherroutesbegininsouthern Spain, Portugal, EnglandandIstanbul.spain.info.ca

UniteD kingDom: Pilgrimroutesallowwalkerstostayinlo-cal innsalongtheway,travellingover some of England’s greenestandmostpleasantland.

The 100-kilometre St. Cuth-bert’s Way traces the seventh-centurysaint’sstepsfromMelroseAbbeyintheScottishlowlandstoLindisfarneinnorthernEngland.

Inthesouth,the192-kilometrePilgrims’ WayrunsfromWinchesterinthewesttotheshrineofThomasaBecket inCanterburyCathedral.It follows the routemade famousinChaucer’sCanterburyTales,andtwothirdsoftheoldtrackcanstillbeseen.www.visitbritain.com a

The 192-kilometre Pilgrims’ way runs from winchester to the shrine of Thomas a Becket in Canterbury Cathedral along the route made famous in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.

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Banish The Blackberry, Ignore The iPad!Tech-wearytravellersturnofftheirgadgetsandgizmosandtotallytune-outonJacadaTravel’s‘Wind Down & Wellness Getaway’ inCostaRica.designed to reunite travellers with their serenity, this 10-day itinerary offers the perfect balance of activity and relaxation – without any fancy tech gadgets.

the journey begins at a private reserve in the hills of Bajos del toro, where you can enjoy hiking, yoga, spa treatments and fresh

produce from the organic gardens. You then move on to a nature reserve overlooking the Manuel Antonio coastline for some water sports and spa treatments, before ending your trip at the beautiful nicoya peninsula. prices start at $5,957.

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Get Your Motor RunningFuelyourneedforspeedthisfallononeofKensington’sVIPtourstothe2013 F1 United States Grand PrixinAustin,Texas.Kensington’s tours feature behind-the-scenes circuit tours, VIp express passes, F1 celebrity appearances, a kick-off party, centrally located hotels and 24/7 on-the-ground support.

“After last year’s return of Formula 1 to the United States attracted over 265,000 fans, the buzz around this year’s event is louder than ever, and tickets, hotels and access

are selling out fast,” says Karen MacBeath, Kensington’s championship series and corporate incentive specialist.

Fully customizable, these high performance packages are ideal for racing aficionados, automobile enthusiasts and corporate groups of any size. www.kensingtontours.com

A Gallery For GlobetrottersAmsterdam’siconicDe L’Europe hotel iscelebratingthereopeningoftheRijksmuseumbytransformingeveryroomintoanartgallery.In a unique collaboration with the Rijksmuseum, the de l’Europe is the only hotel in the city to house replicas of Dutch Masters paintings in all of its rooms and suites, including the appropriately-named ‘dutch Masters wing’, an all-suite annex of 23 well appointed, loft-like quarters.

A separate entrance is available to the dutch Masters wing, which also offers picturesque views of the Amstel River from every second room.

After a 10-year closure, the Rijksmuseum reopened in April following a complete renovation. It now hosts 8,000 works in its famous national collection.

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Veteran travellers Mike and Rosemary Carter know how to seize an opportunity. When offered the chance to join what eventually became a group of 54 Vancouver area people on a 15-day land/river journey through Cambodia and Vietnam, they

jumped on board. But Mike also harboured a long-standing desire to visit India, so the couple

figured that, as long as they were in the neighbourhood, this was the time.

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TravelConcepts inWestVancou-vermadethearrangements.AgentCindy Horton set the couple upon theUniworld tourofCambo-dia and Vietnam. Then workingthroughBestwayToursandSafa-ris, a Vancouver-based companythatspecializesinculturaltoursofIndiaandthesurroundingregion,sheorganizedprivatedriversandguides for their journey throughnorthwestIndia.

Whileschedulingfortherivercruisedictatedthetimingoftheirtrip,Mikesaysitalsoworkedoutwell forIndia.“Theweatherwasstillwarm,butpleasant,”andtheywereable tododge themonsoonthatstartsinMay.

The Carters began their In-dian adventure with four nightsin the capital city ofNewDelhi,where they immediately realizedhowluckytheyweretohavealocaldriver.ThroughouttheirstayinIn-dia,MikeandRosemaryremainedfascinatedbythe“crazydriving”.Therecordnumberofpeoplethey

countedonasinglebikewassix.Rosemary made every effort todocument these phenomenal ac-robatics,butsheonlymanagedtocaptureaphotooffiveriders.

Rosemary particularly re-membersonedadandtwokidsonamotorbike,withthesonfeedingthebabyabottlewhiletheynego-tiated a roundabout. “Don’t havethephotoforthatoneeither,”Mikecomplains.BothheandRosemaryarestillwonderingjusthowmanypeoplecancramintoasingletuk-tukandMikecitesdrivingas“thethingIfoundsoimpressiveinIndia.Itfeelsverychaoticandthehornsarebeingsoundedallthetime,butyouseefewaccidentsorroadrage.Ifourdriverscoulddriveliketheydo,lifewouldbealotbetter.”

With their driver handlingthechaos,theCarterswerefreetoenjoystandardsights.Theytouredthe parliament buildings, Con-naughtPlace, Jama masJid, india’s largest mosque, Humayun’sTomb,theQutbMinar and themassive

Akshardham Temple complex.TheyvisitedtheRedFort,builtbyShahJahan,andBirlaHouse,oncetheresidenceofMahatmaGandhiandthesiteofhisassassinationbyNathuramGodse.

Thingsgot a touchmore ex-citingwhentheyventuredontoacyclerickshawforaridethroughthe narrow lanes and bazaars ofChandni Chowk. Down a sidestreet, both Mike and the guidewere horrified when a snakecharmer draped his hefty chargearoundRosemary’sneck.

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Notabadtimetohittheroad.OnthewaytoAgra,theystoppedinSikandratotourthetombofoneofIn-dia’sgrandestMoghulrulers,AkbartheGreat,thensettledintheOberoiAmarvilashotel overlooking the taJ mahal.Fortwodaysthisluxuryes-tablishment was home base whiletheyvisitedtheiconicmonumenttolove,aswellastheItmad-Ud-Daulah(oftencalledtheBabyTaj).

Opulence seemed to be thethemefortheirtourofAgra.Mikewas particularly struck by theshowroom where skilled work-erswerecraftingitemsinmarblewith inlaid semi-precious stones.“They had on display one verylargetableapproximatelysixfeetwide by 16 feet long,which hadbeen purchased by somebody inLos Angeles for $75,000. It wasquitestunning.”

AfterthedrivetoJaipur,wheretheCarterswere slated to spendfournights,thecoupleoncemoreswitched conveyances. Mounted

onelephants,MikeandRosemarywere transportedback in timeasthey rodeup the hill to the17th century amber Palace and adJoining fortforalookattheworld’slargestwheel-mountedcanon.

Butthehands-downhighlightofJaipurwasn’tlistedinanyofthetravelbrochures.TheCarterswhereutterlydelightedwhentheirguideinvitedthemtoattendthemarriageofhiscousin.“Wespentjustafewhours there,” says Mike, “as theprocess goes on for many hours.Butwemetthebrideandsawthe

groomarriveonanelephantledbyaband.”Nowthat’swhatindepen-denttravelisallabout.

InUdaipur,theCartersexperi-encedfurtherechoesoftheRaj,stay-ingfortwonightsinthe lake Palace hotel, a former summer PalaceonanislandinthemiddleofLakePicho-la.Theywereimpressedwithotherextravagantresidences,theCityPal-ace,and Jag mandir, also sited in lake Pichola.AndJagdishTemplewasaparticular highlight for Rosemarywhowas“fascinatedbytheamaz-ingtemplesineachcountry”.

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AnothertreatawaitedherinJodhpur,wheretheyvisitedtheRanakpurtemples(constructedin1439)andfoundmoreremindersofjusthowlong-establishedIndianculturereallyis.Fromtheirfavouritehotelonthetrip,theUmaidBhawanPalace,MikeandRosemarycouldlookoutontheMehrangarhFortbuiltin1459byRaoJodha.Theyvisitedthefortandthe Jaswant thada, a milky white marble memorialtoMaharajaJas-wantSinghII.

MikeandRosemaryskippedthedrivefromJodhpurtoMumbai,takingaquickflightthatleftthemfourdaystoex-plorebeforereturninghome.Againtheycheckedoutthemust-sees: IndiaGate,PrinceofWalesMuseumand theultimatehorrorforagoraphobes–victoria terminus, with its five million travellers–perday.ForRosemary,wholovedallthecolourandcharacterstheyencountered,thiswasarealeye-popper,aswasthevastoutdoorlaundryatDhobiGhats.

TheCartersroundedouttheirtimeinMumbaiwithavisittoManiBhavan,whereMahatmaGandhispentmanyyears,andahalf-day triP to gharaPuri island to see the elePhant caves, whichwerelikelybuiltbetween450and750toworshiptheHindugodShiva.

Months after returning home,Mike andRosemary arevery glad they made their India/Cambodia/Vietnam trip,butadmitthattheplacestheyvisitedarenowtickedofftheirbucketlist.“OnceyouhaveseentheTajMahal,”saysMike,“youdonothavetorushbacktoseeitagain.AsfarasIndiaisconcernedwemayvisitsouthofMumbai,Goaforinstance.”

Group travelon thecruisesuited themwell,especiallysincetourgroupswerekeptto18people.“Therewereenoughpeopletointeractandnottoomanytomakeitdifficultfortheguidetohandle.”MikeaddsthathavingaguidetothemselvesforIndiawasexpensive,butideal.WhilesitesinCambodia/Vietnamwherenotthatbusyandtherefore,suitableforlargergroups, “Indiawasbestdone ina smallgroup (themselvesandaguide)becauseofallthepeoplevisitingallthesites.”

Whiletheywoulddefinitelyrecommendtheoveralltriptoothers,theysuggestthatgivenachoicebetweenaNileorMekongcruise,peopleshouldoptfor theNilecruisefirst–

althoughsecurityconcernsmighttipthescalesinfavouroftheMekong.

Mikesays,“Wethoughtthetrad-ersweremuchbetterbehaved(lessaggressive) in these countriescompared to Egypt…. We felt

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Mike and Rosemary launched their 15-day land and river tour of Cambodia and Vietnam with two days in Hanoi. They took in the sights from the back of a pedal rickshaw and visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum before flying on to Siem Reap, Cambodia, their base for visits to the Angkor Wat complex. For Mike, this was one of the high points of the entire trip. “I learned what they were doing with stone 1,000 to 1,200 years ago with no cranes or jackhammers.” An elephant ride was pretty cool, too.

From Siem Reap, the group travelled by coach to Kampong cham, cambodia, where they boarded the River Saigon for their seven-day Mekong River cruise. Along with riverbank sights along the way, stops provided a broad cross-section of glimpses into local life. Highlights included temples, a village school and Buddhist monastery, bustling waterfront markets and the house of Marguerite duras, whose life story was the inspiration for the film The Lover.

the carters were disappointed not to be able to visit the palace in phnom penh because of ceremonies surrounding the death of the king, but the upside was a rare opportunity to witness the colourful funeral procession. A disturbingly powerful part of their time in the capital was a visit to the Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge and the tuol Sleng genocide Museum.

things got significantly more cheerful as they proceeded down the river past hundreds of floating homes and visited a floating fish farm as well as cu lao gieng Island. In Sa dec, Vietnam, they visited a brick and tile factory and cruised the narrow canals where locals were going about their daily routines.

the voyage ended at My tho with a coach ride to what Mike calls “the modern and efficient city of Ho chi Minh (Saigon).” Excursions there included the cu chi tunnels (part of the underground tunnel system developed by the Viet cong), a rubber plantation and a city tour.

Mike says the daily routine was very comfortable with a two-hour morning trip that would get them back to the hotel or boat for lunch. they’d have a couple of free hours to relax, then an afternoon outing followed by more time to relax before dinner. Split into groups of 18, they had the same guide every day in each major segment: cambodia; Hanoi; and Saigon.

For the Mekong River cruise, the group sailed aboard Uniworld’s River Saigon, a French colonial-style vessel with just 30 staterooms featuring cabins opening onto an outside walkway and comfortable upper bar/sun deck offering great views of passing sights.

Bottom line, Mike and Rosemary recommend this trip.

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Something Wicked This Way ComesScareyourselfstupidinRomaniathisHalloweenbyfollowinginthefootstepsofVlad the Impaler withQuestToursandAdventures.the Eastern European specialist is offering a scary selection of Dracula-themed tours this fall, including a fearsome seven-day ‘Halloween in transylvania’ itinerary.

the terror kicks off in Bucharest on october 29 – the Romanian capital that was first mentioned by name by prince Vlad in a document dating back to 1459 – before going on to explore the spectacularly spooky carpathian

Mountains, the island of Snagov lake, Sinaia Monastery, Brasov, Sighisoara and Sibiel. You then return to Bucharest to wrap-up your Transylvanian adventure with a traditional Romanian dinner on the lake shore. prices start at US $1,774 per person.www.romtour.com

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Walk Away With The New Seoul App TheKoreaTourismOrganizationhaslaunchedaSeoul Walking Tour Appthatshowcases16ofthecity’smostfamoustouristdestinations.this is the 11th App released by the Kto, following those devised for the city’s UnESco world Heritage sites and the historical remains of the Silla and Baekje kingdoms.

Available in English, Japanese and chinese, the App is also equipped with a gpS utility to help visitors find their way around the city.

the Seoul walking tour Mobile App is available under the name ‘Seoul City Tour’ on the App Store. www.visitkorea.ca

Nights At The MuseumsAccordingtotheChesterfieldPalmBeachhotel,culturevulturesdon’thavetotravelallthewaytoLondonorNewYorktovisit some of the finest museums in the world.palm Spring’s norton Museum of Art is internationally recognized for its permanent collection, while the Flagler Museum is a gilded Age mansion. It was described by the New York Times in 1902 as ‘more wonderful than any palace in Europe; more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world’.

the chesterfield palm Beach is offering a two-night ‘Nights and Museums’ package. the package includes tickets to each museum, as well as a ‘romantic interlude dinner’ at the property’s leopard lounge and Restaurant. prices start at $275 per room per night.www.chesterfieldpb.com

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golfing bragging rights are all about.With fewercrowds, plenty of flights and resort deals galore,summeristheperfecttimetoteeupintheCaribbean.


In st. Kitts, tourism minister Richard (Ricky) skerritt knows a good course when he plays one. a member of the Royal st. Kitts Golf Club, the senator is also an avid golfer. “I like competitive activities so my ideal vacation has to have a golf course, the sea and plenty of sunshine. “


leaDers oF tHe tee worlDInSt.Kitts,tourismministerRichard(Ricky)Skerrittknowsagoodcoursewhenheplaysone.AmemberoftheRoyal St. Kitts Golf Club,theSenatorisalsoan avid golfer who knows the island’s greens likethebackofhishand.“Ilikecompetitiveactivitiessomyidealvacationhastohaveagolfcourse, theseaandplentyofsunshine.”InadditiontotheRoyalSt.KittsmanagedbytheMarriott and the Four Seasons Golf ClubacrossthechannelinNevis,plansareun-derway fora courseatKittitanHillandChristopheHarbour.Referringtothe54-holeSt.Kitts-NevisAd-miral’sCupPro-AmTournamentslatedforFebruary2to6,2014,Skerrittadds“thishallmarktournamentcontinues tohelpus attract visitors aswe rampupmarketing efforts internationally to support all thecourses.” For twosomeswho tee up, the four-night‘CouplesGolf&Spa’attheMarriottinvitesatUS$256pernight,perroomincludingtwotreatmentsattheEmeraldMistSpa,tworoundsofgolfandbreakfast. www.stkittsmarriott.com, www.royalstkittsgolfclub.com

DesignedbyGregNorman,Cuisinart Golf Club inAnguilla isspectacularwithvistasofSt.MaartenandtheCaribbeanSeaattheteeboxofthe390-yardstartinghole.Sanddunesontheleftandasaltwaterpondontherightframetheperilousdriveonthe16thhole that endswith an elevated greenprotected bydeepbunkers.“WecatertotheCuisinArtguestandknowtheyexpectacertainlevelofluxuryandservice,notonlyintheiraccommodationsbutalsointheirgolfexperience,”saysStephaneZaharia,generalmanager.Packagesincludethe‘TeeUp&Revive’whichincludesfiveseasidenights,spatreatments,breakfastensuiteandthreeroundsofgolf.“AlmosteverydayisperfectforgolfinAnguilla,”addsRyanBowey,headgolfpro.“Anguillaisaflatdesertisland,ourclimateisconsis-tentlysunnyanddrywitheverpresenttradewinds.”For thosewhopreferqualitypost-golf time, formerMontrealerNoriEvoy,thecreatorofthewildlypopu-larwebsitewww.anguilla-beaches.comknowsagoodthingwhenshetastesit.“ChefMassimoattheClub-housepreparesthebestlobsterravioliinaflavourfulbisquebroth,”shesays.“ComingfromMontreal,goodcuisineisalwaysappreciatedandItalianeverfailstodeliverafirst-classmeal.”www.cuisinartresort.com >>

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InCuracao,Blue Bayhasplentyofpersonalitywith 18-holes along the Caribbean Sea. Targettingthosewhoplay and stay,Renaissance Curacao Re-sortinthesceniccityofWillemstadistopswiththe“GolfGetaway”package throughDecember13 thatincludes one round at Blue Bay and room rates aslowasUS$254perroom,pernight.Lessonsareof-fered for thosewanting to brushup on their skills. www.renaissancecuracao.com

Severaltop-notchcoursesdotGrandCaymanin-cludingtheCaribbean’sfirstsignatureJackNicklauscourse,Britannia Golf ClubandtheritzyBlue Tip at the Ritz Carlton.“ThefinishingholeattheRitzchal-lengesgolferstogentlydropontoanislandgreendi-rectlyintothewarmbreezesoftheNorthsoundwhichcanbetreacherous,butbeautiful,”notesPaulMinich,countrymanager,Canada.www.caymanislands.ky/ >>

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IdahoEnter the U.S. via Highway 95 at Porthill and travel down the Wild Horse Trail Scenic Byway, part of the International Selkirk Loop, designated North America’s only International Scenic Byway. The Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge is a must for wildlife enthusiasts, great hiking can be found around Myrtle Creek Falls and the Selkirk Mountains.

Start the next day with a visit to Silverwood Theme Park, the largest in the northwest, before continuing on to Coeur d’Alene, where you can try your luck on the world’s only floating green at the Coeur d’Alene Resort golf course.

From there the Lake Coeur d’Alene Scenic Byway leads to the White Pine Scenic Byway, passing through a wildlife refuge, and the historic towns of Potlatch and St. Maries, where rafting, fishing or relaxing inner tube floats are offered on the St. Joe River.

Further on past Lewiston is the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway, where you can find

the Nez Perce National Historic Center and the Dworshak Reservoir at Orofino.

Top 5 SighTS• Silverwood Theme Park• Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge• Nez Perce National Historical Park• Dworshak State Park• Coeur d’Alene Resort and Golf Course

inSider info• Where To Stay: Dover Bay Cottages

in Sandpoint, Huckleberry Tent & Breakfast in Clark Fork, Red Lion Hotel in Lewiston, Best Western Plus Lodge at Rivers Edge in Orofino, or the River Dance Lodge near Kooskia.

• Best Breakfast: Badger’s Den in Bonners Ferry.

• Best Lunch: Papa Byrd’s Bistro in Bonners Ferry, Hudson’s Hamburgers, or in Coeur d’Alene.

• Best Diner/Dive: Chic and Chop in Bonners Ferry, Woodlot Tavern & Café in Ahsaka near Orofino, or the Wolf Lodge Steak House in Coeur d’Alene.

More information: www.visitidaho.org.

MontanaOne of the most beautiful road trips in Montana is around and through Glacier National Park – the second biggest reason why people visit Montana after Yellowstone National Park.

Glacier National Park is the centre of one of the largest and most intact ecosystems in North America. Not only is the park noted for its spectacular drives, but options for red bus tours, boat tours, horseback riding, canoeing and over 1,120 kilometres of hiking trails make this a must.

With wildflowers, alpine vistas and waterfalls along the way, this will be an experience that you won’t forget. Don’t forget to look up into the big sky, especially on a clear night when the whole galaxy is on display.

There are some incredible historic lodges that surround the borders of the park, which make for unique stays while exploring Glacier.

Top 5 SighTS:• Going to the Sun Road• Logan Pass • Avalanche Gorge • St. Mary Lake • Many Glacier Valley

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Start at the Lewis and Clark State Park on Highway 1804, and make your way toward Fort Buford, a military post that was established in 1866. Of special note are Little Missouri National Grasslands, Old Grassy Butte Post Office, and the authentic Old West town of Medora.

Other stops include the Enchanted Highway in Gladstone with its iconic metal sculptures, and the extraordinary Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in the Washburn area.

End your travels with a visit to the International Peace Garden, where more than 150,000 annuals planted each year symbolize the peace between Canada and the United States.

Top 5 SighTS• Pioneer Museum and Heritage Park, Watford City• Theodore Roosevelt National Park

• Old Grassy Butte Post Office• Dakota Dinosaur Museum, Dickinson• Riverboat Cruise, Washburn

inSider info• Where To Stay: Riverdale High Lodge.• Best Breakfast: Fried’s Family Restaurant, Mandan.• Best Lunch: Six Shooters Bar & Grill, Watford City.• Best Diner/Dive: Big Boy, Bismarck.

More information: www.ndtourism.com.

MInnesotaAn ideal drive via the Pembina Highway is the Great River Road itinerary, which can be accomplished partially in a weekend or in its entirety over a full week. The route follows the path of the Mississippi River from its starting point in Itasca State Park.

Drive to the Victorian river town of Red Wing, then continue South along the Mississippi, enjoying the breathtaking views of sandstone cliffs, and passing through Lake City, Kellogg, Wabasha, Winona and LaCrescent.

The mighty river flows Southeast to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis Saint Paul, then further South through the state’s Bluff Country, before continuing on to the Gulf of Mexico. Saint Paul is the historic state capital, while Minneapolis is more contemporary. Great

shopping can be found, and there’s no sales tax on clothing or shoes in the state.

Top 5 SighTS• Itasca State Park and Douglas Lodge• Minnesota State Fair• Hill Annex Mine• Paul Bunyan’s Playhouse, Bemidji • Judy Garland’s Birthplace and Museum,

Grand Rapids

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Steakhouse in Minneapolis.• Best Lunch: Tavern on Grand in Saint Paul or Zarbaz

Pizza (various locations).• Best Diner/Dive: Anywhere in Dorset or Mickey’s

Diner and Dairyette in Saint Paul. Try a ‘Juicy Lucy’, a cheese-embedded hamburger patty, found at Matt’s and the Five 8’s Club (both in Minneapolis), The Nook across the river in Saint Paul, or the Blue Door (locations in both cities).

More information: www.exploreminnesota.com.

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Then head south to Escanaba and back East along the Northern Lake Michigan coastline, which goes all the way into St. Ignace, where the ferry crosses to Mackinac Island. Complete this journey by following the I-75 back up to Sault Ste Marie.

A second option would be to cross into Detroit from Windsor, spend a day or two exploring Detroit, then head south on I-75 to Monroe, across the M-50 to Tecumseh, before heading back North on US-12 to Ann Arbor.

Top 5 SighTS • Soo Locks • Tahquamenon Falls State Park and

Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum • Seney National Wildlife Refuge • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore • Fayette State Historic Park, Kitch-iti-kipi,

and The Big Spring

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Sault Ste Marie, Crews Quarters at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Hampton Inn or Landmark Inn in Marquette, Historic House of Ludington

in Escanaba, or the Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island.

• Best Breakfast: Sweetwater Café, Marquette.

• Best Lunch: Tahquamenon Falls Brewery and Pub or Mackinac Grille and Waterfront Pub in St Ignace.

• Best Diner/Dive: Antlers Restaurant in Sault Ste Marie, Wilcox Fish House in Brimley, or The Vierling & Marquette Harbor Brewery.

More information: www.michigan.org.

ohIoState Route 2 is by far one of the most interesting drives in Ohio.

Start in Toledo, visit Fort Meigs in Perrysburg, and continue east towards Sandusky to visit Crane Creek and the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, both of which are great for bird enthusiasts.

It’s also where thrill seekers can get their fix at the Kalahari Resort riding the Zip Coaster at America’s largest indoor water park, or by riding one of 17 roller coasters at Cedar Point Amusement Park – including the new GateKeeper – which holds the record for the longest drop of any winged coaster.

Visit Ohio’s oldest winery at Heineman’s Winery, and the Crystal Cave, the world’s largest recorded geode, which is located directly below the winery. Then on to Lake Erie Islands and Kelleys Island, which are dreams for outdoor enthusiasts.

Further travels pass through Huron, Vermilion, the wine region, Amish Country, and finally, Cleveland.

Top 5 SighTS• Heineman’s Winery and Crystal Cave• Kalahari Resort, Sandusky• Lake Erie Islands• Kelleys Island State Park• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland

inSider info• Where To Stay: The Hotel at UTMC, Best

Western Premier Grand Plaza Hotel in Toledo, Kalahari Resort & Waterpark or The Simpson-Flint House in Sandusky, Sawmill Creek Resort or Captain Montagues B&B in Huron, Maumee Bay State Park Lodge in Maumee, or the Island House Hotel in Port Clinton.

• Best Breakfast: Glass City Cafe in Toledo, Berardi’s Family Kitchen in Sandusky, or Big Al’s Diner in Cleveland.

• Best Lunch: Tony Packo’s Café in Toledo, Manny’s Sports Tavern in Sandusky, or Noodlecat in Cleveland.

• Best Diner/Dive: Schmucker’s Restaurant in Toledo, East Side Café in Sandusky, or AMP150 in Cleveland.

More information: www.discoverohio.com.

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PennsylvanIaPennsylvania’s a land of vast wilderness, tall trees and flowing fields of foliage, which can be explored via iconic Route 6, starting in Erie.

Stop by the Erie Art Museum and Warner Theatre before heading to the 1,300-hectare Presque Isle State Park sandy peninsula.

Next stop is the National Historic District of Bradford where the Zippo and Case Museum and the Penn Brad Oil Museum can be found.

Following the Allegheny River, the Smethport Mansion District provides a great display of English Gothic architecture, and it’s also part of the PA Wilds Artisan Trail.

Stop by Kinzua Bridge State Park, home of the Kinzua Viaduct and Kinzua Skywalk, which extends some 190 meters into the Kinzua Gorge. The Elk Scenic Drive runs through Benezette, home to one of the largest herds of free-roaming elk along the Mississippi.

Top 5 SiTeS• Presque Isle• Kinzua Skywalk• Allegheny National Forest• Elk Country Visitors Center• Benzette Winery

inSider info• Where To Stay: Mansion District Inn in

Smethport, Crestmont Inn in Eagles Mere, or the Benezette Hotel in Benezette.

• Best Breakfast: Derrick City Diner in Bradford.

• Best Lunch: Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub in Clearfield.

• Best Diner/Dive: Route 6 Diner in Smethport or the Twigs Café in Tunkhannock.

More information: www.visitpa.com.

new yorkA vacation in New York State is truly an unforgettable experience, with more than 20 state and national scenic byways to explore.

The High Peaks Byway is great for exploring the outdoors of the Adirondacks Region and Lake Placid. The Adirondack High Peaks are 46 mountain peaks towering over 1,200 metres high, and Lake Placid has hosted two Winter Olympic Games.

The Adirondack Trail runs from Fonda, just below the southern border of the Adirondack Park, to Malone, which lies a few miles south of Canada.

Blue Mountain Lake is home to various artisan gift stores and the nationally-acclaimed Adirondack Museum, while the Adirondacks Lakes Center for the Arts offers a colourful array of concerts, theatre productions, films, gallery exhibits and workshops.

Alternatively, check out the state’s new ‘Path Through History’ routes, which help visitors discover, understand and experience New York’s amazing past.

Created to showcase the state’s unparalleled network of museums and historic sites, route themes include: Civil rights, the revolutionary war, presidential history, the war of 1812, women’s rights, canals and transportation, sports history, immigration, natural history, Native American history, colonial history, arts and culture and innovation and commerce.

You can build your own Path Through History itinerary at http://paththroughhistory.ny.gov.

Top 5 SighTS • Mount Marcy • Olympic Bobsled Run & Olympic Ski

Jumping Complex • High Falls Gorge • Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway • Main Street Lake Placid

inSider info• Where To Stay: Whiteface Lodge

in Lake Placid, Dartbrook Lodge in Keene, Alpine Country Inn & Suites in Wilmington, or the Roostercomb Inn in Keene Valley.

• Best Breakfast: Saranac Sourdough in Lake Placid.

• Best Lunch: Big Mountain Deli or the Creperie in Lake Placid.

• Best Diner/Dive: Noonmark Diner in Keene.

More information: www.iloveny.com.

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In April, the Vermont Transportation Board formally approved the Scenic Route 100 Byway expansion, so it now encompasses some 20 towns. It is now Vermont’s second largest Byway, crisscrossing along the spine of the Green Mountains from the Mad River Byway to the Massachusetts’s border.

Top 5 SighTS• Thundering Brook Falls • Killington Peak Gondola• President Calvin Coolidge’s Homestead • Long Trail Hike• Vermont Country Store in Weston

inSider info• Where To Stay: Amee Farm in Pittsfield,

Red Clover Inn or Killington Grand in Killington, and the Equinox Resort or the Reluctant Panther in Manchester.

• Best Breakfast: Rochester Café & Country Store in Rochester, Johnny Boy’s Pancake House in Killington, or Maple Sugar and Vermont Spice in Mendon.

• Best Lunch: Long Trail Brewery in Bridgewater.

• Best Diner/Dive: The Perfect Wife in Manchester or the Downtown Grocery in Ludlow.

More information: www.vermontvacation.com.

new haMPshIreBegin your tour by driving along Moose Alley to try out a whitewater river adventure in Milan.

Work your way south through Pinkham Notch into the White Mountain National Forest, and then wake up the next morning to sample the tax-free shopping in North Conway.

Drive to Meredith to explore the lakefront resort town, and then spend two days along

the seacoast, allowing for a full day to explore the hip and historic downtown of Portsmouth and another full day to catch some rays on Hampton Beach.

On your way home, stop in Hanover, home of Dartmouth College.

Top 5 SiTeS• Le Rendez Vous Bakery, Colebrook• North Woods Rafting, Milan• Mount Washington Cruises, Lake

Winnipesaukee• Prescott Park Performances, Portsmouth• The Fells Historic Estate, Newbury

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Conway, Hanover Inn in Hanover, or the Ashworth by the Sea in Hampton.

• Best Breakfast: Kellerhaus in Laconia or Popovers in Portsmouth.

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• Best Diner/Dive: 104 Diner in New Hampton, Gilley’s PM Lunch in Portsmouth, or the Red Arrow Diner in Manchester.

More information: www.visitnh.gov.

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It's a place where Jersey Shore meets local couture. Over 90 hip-class eateries will tempt every taste bud and our antique shops, theaters, boutiques, hotels, salons and galleries bring a bustling vibe to our sidewalks. Spend your next vacation in what Smithsonian Magazine named the 3rd best small town in America, only five short miles from the Jersey Shore. Head on over for an hour, the day, or overnight in Red Bank.

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While visiting in Red Bank stay at one of the two most charming full service boutique hotels located on the Navesink River. Walking distance to Red Bank’s downtown area, Molly Pitcher Inn and The Oyster Point Hotel are fabulous destinations for groups, social events, business or leisure travelers. Enjoy fine or casual dining in either of our two restaurants and let us spoil you with our outstanding quality and award winning service.

The Jersey Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau is sponsored in part by a grant from the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism.


MaIneMaine has a rich cultural and historic heritage clearly demonstrated throughout the Kennebec Chaudière Heritage Corridor, which stretches 368 kilometres from Popham Beach to Quebec City along Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway.

Two river valleys help form this corridor, the Kennebec and Chaudière. The stretch of land along the rivers offers visitors an unparalleled cultural experience from the undisturbed wilderness in Jackman, to the coastal Merrymeeting Bay.

The more adventurous should try whitewater rafting at Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort in The Forks.

Top 5 SighTS• Maine Maritime Museum, Bath• Kennebec Chaudière Hallowell Turnout • Maine State Museum, Augusta• South Solon Meeting House, South Solon• Moxie Falls, The Forks

inSider info• Where To Stay: The Inn at Bath in Bath or

Northern Outdoors at The Forks.• Best Breakfast: Mae’s Café &

Bakery, Bath.• Best Lunch: Kennebec River

Brewery & Pub.• Best Diner/Dive: A1 Diner in Gardiner.

More information: www.visitmaine.com.

vIrgInIaEnter Virginia via the I-81 and head to Front Royal, where you can enter Shenandoah National Park.

Here the Skyline Drive weaves south for 168 kilometres across the top of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Breathtaking scenery awaits around every turn, and the park boasts a variety of native wildlife, such as white-tail deer and black bears. Stop at the visitor center at Big Meadow Wayside, milepost 51, for an overview of all the activities the park offers.

Near Waynesboro the Skyline Drive joins the Blue Ridge Parkway, which continues south with more outstanding scenic vistas.

The Parkway crosses The Crooked Road, Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Follow the Crooked Road to explore the history of old-time and country music and meet talented local musicians.

Top 5 SighTS• Luray Caverns• Monticello• The Cascades Golf Course

at the Homestead• Center in the Square, Roanoke• Heartwood

inSider info• Where To Stay: Skyland Resort in the

Shenandoah National Park, Mimsyln Inn in Luray, Doughat State Park in Millboro, Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, or the Hotel Floyd in Floyd.

• Best Breakfast: Gospel Brunch at Heartwood in Abingdon or the Lexington Restaurant in Lexington.

• Best Lunch: Burger Bar in Bristol, Big Meadows Lodge in the Shenandoah National Park, or the Galax Smokehouse in Galax.

• Best Diner/Dive: Cuz’s Uptown Barbecue in Pounding Mill or the Greenwood Family Restaurant in Troutville.

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In New Orleans, it’s Fat Tuesday every day of the week.

Perhaps it’s because the city is the birthplace of jazz and the

cocktail. � ere’s something to amuse and delight around

every cobblestoned corner, especially the tax free shopping

savings. Visit us at www.neworleansinfo.com.

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ESCAPETO YOUR OWN PRIVATE ISLAND

Unspoilt Caribbean paradise. Unforgettable relaxation.Turquoise seas, white sandy beaches, hidden coves, swaying palm trees, tropical fragrances, pastel colours, but best of all - nobody around. Could paradise be any better? An archipelago of 60 close islands and cays, each one will weave its special magic as you island-hop between them. And wherever you go, you will receive a warm welcome from the islanders delighted to introduce you to our particular brand

of Caribbean music, food and drink. And to share with you our little bit of heaven.

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