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T R AV E L G A L L E R Y
Travel expert Cynthia David provides updates on the tourism industry in this curated collection that appears in every issue —
TRAVEL NEWS YOU CAN USE
BUCKLE UP—SIR RICHARD BRANSON TOUCHED DOWN WITH
fanfare befitting a royal comeback when his Virgin Atlantic landed in
Toronto this past April, launching daily direct flights between Toronto
and London. What kind of on-board mood should you expect? Curated
music, TV shows and films care of Vera, the airline’s entertainment
platform, Wi-Fi in the sky, and tasty food and drinks that are included
in economy fares will surprise. Premium service offers two checked
bags with on-board bubbly. And for Upper Class seats, think London
lounge meets sky-high sass, with bubbly flowing as you enjoy those
beds that beg for a mid-flight nap. Dressed in their signature Vivienne
Westwood uniforms, the crew could strut the aisles like it’s fashion
week at 35,000 feet. Between the posh service and a playlist worthy of
Soho House, the flight feels less like travel and more like an airborne
soirée. Canadians are going to be seeing a lot more red this summer
—and it’s not just the maple leaf. virginatlantic.com
THE ELEGANT NORTHERN CITY OF TURIN, ITALY’S FIRST
capital, enchants with its sweeping piazzas, sumptuous royal palaces
and historic cafés. Buy the Torino+Piemonte card to access the most
famous sites easily. Don’t miss the National Cinema Museum in the
monumental Mole Antonelliana, conceived as a synagogue in 1863.
Reserve a spot in the glass elevator and rise 85 metres up through the
dome to survey the city and the Alps beyond. Dive into archaeology
at the century-old Egyptian Museum, one of the most important col-
lections of Egyptian antiquities outside Cairo. Take a city sightseeing
bus with your card or take the shuttle bus to the baroque Venaria
Reale palace and gardens, where your card offers discounted
access. turismotorino.org
B E AT T H E H I G H C O S T O F VA C AT I O N S BY C H O O S I N G
destinations that stretch our weak Canadian dollar. Travel company
Goway Travel says bookings to Egypt are up 250% in the past year, and
with $1 CAD fetching 35 EGP now is the time for that bucket-list trip.
Australia and New Zealand both offer an economical escape, says
Goway, and Zanzibar’s inexpensive bars, restaurants and beaches offer
balance to the cost of a pricey Tanzania safari. Enjoy a discounted
vacation to South Africa’s bustling cities, where local wines and big
game await. Japan is also surprisingly affordable this year. Unwind on
a beach in Bali and spot wildlife in Indonesia’s Komodo National Park.
If you fancy travelling in luxury for less, prices in Vietnam can
be shockingly cheap. Goway.com
FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE WILL REVOLUTIONIZE
wellness in the Canadian Rockies with the summer opening of its
BASIN Glacial Waters thermal bathing spa on the shore of Lake Louise.
Dramatic arched windows overlook the turquoise lake, a natural basin
flanked by mountain peaks and glaciers. Hotel guests can personalize
their visit by choosing hot, cold, wet or dry options. Hydrotherapy har-
nesses the healing power of water in all its forms, from the crushed
ice to steam mists. For a quick, invigorating reset, try the outdoor cold
bucket drop. Warm up in the traditional Finnish sauna or outdoor Auf-
guss steam bath. After bathing, meditate in the glow of a Himalayan
salt wall then settle onto a heated stone slab bed for full-body relax-
ation before adjourning to the Glacier Lounge. chateau-lake-louise.com
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