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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
RAIL IS DOING THE HEAVY LIFTING IN EUROPE’S PROTECTED
landscapes—especially in summer, when airports strain and road
traffic peaks. With over 45,000 stations versus 450+ airports, Rail
Europe connects directly into regions limiting cars. In Calanques
National Park (3 million visitors), travellers come for turquoise coves
and coastal hikes, while Saxon Switzerland National Park offers sand-
stone cliffs and Elbe valley vistas. Rail delivers a markedly lighter,
more controlled way to experience both. And for summer travellers,
Rail Europe remains the go-to for seamless bookings and cross-border
rail itineraries. RailEurope.com
SHERATON GATEWAY TORONTO PEARSON OFFERS A GUESTROOM
Day Pass inside Terminal 3, providing a private room with runway or
city views for travellers in transit. Available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
the pass includes a renovated guestroom with an ergonomic rising
desk, reliable Wi-Fi and multiple power outlets, along with access
to the fitness centre, pool and Peloton room. Additional fees apply
for extended hours or extra guests. Price starts from $269.
sheratongateway.idaypass.com
EPIC SNOW, LEGENDARY BEER, TASTY RAMEN AND RELAXING
hot springs await in Sapporo, Japan. Between December and next
March, Air Canada will offer three weekly flights from Vancouver to
this world-renowned ski and snowboard destination in Japan’s
northern Hokkaido prefecture. The new route, aboard a Boeing 787
Dreamliner, complements Air Canada’s year-round service to Tokyo’s
Narita and Haneda airports plus summer flights to Osaka-Kansai.
On board, sample creations by MICHELIN-starred chef Masaki
Hashimoto. Book your winter getaway now. Note: Ski bags and equip-
ment count as regular checked baggage. Aircanada.com
AUSTRALIA-BASED AURORA EXPEDITIONS HAS PARTNERED
with UK start-up Cleaner Seas Group to combat marine microplastic
pollution. As a first step, Aurora is installing advanced filters in all
washing machines aboard its new ship Douglas Mawson to keep
plastic particles out of pristine Antarctic waters. Cleaner Seas plans
to collect and recycle the used filter cartridges into sustainable
materials so they don’t end up in landfill. Aurora has been exploring
the wonders of Antarctica for 35 years, from the towering icebergs
of the Antarctic Peninsula to the wildlife havens of South Georgia
and the icy extremes of the Weddell Sea and Antarctic Circle.
Aurora-Expeditions.com/ca
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PHOTOS: ALESSANDRO PRATO VIA UNSPLASH | GILLIAN JACKSON/SHERATON GATEWAY | AIR CANADA | AURORA EXPEDITIONS