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H ike the spectacular beaches and coastal rainforests of Vancouver Island on Wild- land Trekking’s challenging West Coast
Trail Backpack trip. The rugged, 75-kilometre route navigates around boulders and drift- wood, takes seasoned hikers up 70 steep ladders, across suspension bridges and hov- ering in cable cars. As a reward for your effort, enjoy scenic campsites, stunning sunsets, fas- cinating history and opportunities to spot wildlife like otters, seals, sea lions, orcas and whales. The seven-day trip, which begins and ends in Victoria, includes expert local guides, top-of-the-line gear and delicious back- country cuisine. For more information, visit wildlandtrekking.com/trips/west-coast-trail- backpack.
Passengers aboard Emirates Airline flights are munching the freshest, most sustain- able greens possible thanks to Bustanica, the world’s largest hydroponic farm, which grows food in a controlled environment without soil. A joint venture between Emi- rates Flight Catering and Boston-based Crop One, the project feeds into Emirates’ commit- ment to food self-sufficiency in the United Arab Emirates. The Dubai farm is expected to save more than 250 million litres of water a year and produce more than a million kilos of produce, such as kale, spinach, arugula and mixed greens, free of pesticides and chemi- cals. Millions of data points collected daily determine the exact amount of light, water and nutrients each plant needs for maximum growth. emirates.com
Long known as a luxury honeymoon desti- nation, the Maldives island chain in the Indian Ocean has something for everyone. To meet the demand for large multi-genera- tion families and vacationing groups of friends, Amilla Maldives Resort and Resi- dences has super-sized its eight beachfront Residences with four, six and eight bedrooms. Wander the lush gardens, catch sunset views from your palatial villa, BBQ outdoors, e-bike around the island, enjoy direct access to a turquoise lagoon and experience the under- water wonderland of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Amilla.com
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In a Maharaja’s palace nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, a team of spe- cialists awaits to infuse your life with harmony, well-being and good health. Newly renovated Ananda in the Himalayas, a destination spa and wellness retreat in India, offers several new programs. Ayurvedic treatments boost immu- nity, while a customized treatment and exercise program aims to relieve chronic pain. Ananda has also launched a post-Covid program to nourish and revitalize all your body’s systems. The resort’s new restaurant offers weekly cooking classes guided by Ayurvedic principles, while deluxe villas with private pools and balconies overlooking gardens or the Ganges River Valley add to a sense of complete relaxation. Anandaspa.com
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