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REGULARS 6 Welcome aboard 8 Editor’s note 10 Contributors 12 Online this month 88 Destination trivia 98 Out there

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23 Three days in ... Myrtle Beach 26 On the ground San Diego 28 Going local Calgary 30 Two ways Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo

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33 Dining guide Boston 36 Trending Sustainable seafood 38 Drink Up Bermuda’s Dark ’n Stormy

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From castle-hopping in Ireland to digging for dinosaurs in Palm Springs, we bring you trip ideas to please the whole family. Balades de château en château en Irlande ou fouilles de dinosaures à Palm Springs, des idées de voyages pour toute la famille.

Trendy neighbourhoods, cool art, a great cocktail scene— there’s much more to Orlando than its theme parks. Quartiers florissants remplis d’art branché et de bars à cocktails; Orlando va bien au-delà de ses parcs à thèmes.

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MARCHING FORWARD When it comes to sports, I’ve always been a golf and ski guy. The routine of one sport for warm weather and another for cold has worked nicely living in Canada, but recently my sports routine was disrupted. Encouraged by some of my colleagues, I joined the WestJet cycling club. Helmet on, I have been putting myself on two wheels way outside of my comfort zone. As daunting as some of the courses we ride may be (I’m about 10 years older than the next oldest member of the group), I’m struck by one thing every time we ride: when you step out of your comfort zone, or throw in a disruptor to your

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routine, fantastic things happen. I really love the new challenge. When WestJet took to the Canadian skies in 1996, that’s exactly what we were in the airline industry—a disruptor. With low fares, caring WestJetters and a focus on guest experience, we wanted to change the way Canadians thought about air travel. Twenty years later, we’re proud to report that disruption done right leads to great places. Speaking of great places, this month we start service to WestJet Encore’s first U.S. destination— Boston, Massachusetts. Steeped in American history, Boston is WestJet’s 100th destination and touted as one of the world’s favourite cities. WestJet Encore will fly between Toronto and Boston this month and start service between Halifax and Boston in April. And we’ll get you there on time. WestJet Encore flights arrived at their destinations on schedule more than 90 per cent of the time in 2015—the best on-time performance record among North American regional airlines. Now that’s what I call positive disruption. Thank you for flying with us today.

Mes sports préférés sont le golf et le ski, et comme je vis au Canada, il est facile de pratiquer un sport l’hiver et un autre l’été. Or, ces derniers temps, cet équilibre a été bousculé. Encouragé par quelques collègues, je me suis joint au club de vélo WestJet. Casque sur la tête, j’ai enfourché mon deux-roues et suis sorti de ma zone de confort. Bien que les parcours puissent sembler décourageants (je suis le plus âgé d'au moins dix ans), quelque chose me frappe à chaque sortie. En sortant de ma zone de confort ou en dérangeant une routine établie, quelque chose de fantastique se produit. J’adore ce nouveau défi. Lorsque WestJet prit son envol en 1996, c’est exactement ce qu’elle fit. Elle dérangea le secteur aérien, avec ses bas tarifs, ses employés bienveillants et en misant sur l’expérience des invités. Nous voulions changer l’opinion que les Canadiens avaient du transport aérien. Vingt ans plus tard, nous sommes fiers de dire qu'une perturbation bien faite peut mener loin. En effet, d’ailleurs ce mois-ci nous lançons la première desserte de WestJet Encore vers Boston (Massachusetts). Fortement trempée dans l’histoire des États-Unis, Boston est notre 100e destination et considérée comme l'une des villes préférées au monde. WestJet Encore assurera des vols entre Toronto et Boston ce mois-ci et entre Halifax et Boston en avril. Vous arriverez à l’heure! En effet en 2015, 90 pour cent des vols de WestJet Encore sont arrivés à destination à l’heure, soit la meilleure ponctualité parmi tous les transporteurs régionaux nordaméricains. Voilà de quoi déranger. Merci de voyager avec nous aujourd’hui.

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EDITOR’S NOTE • NOTE DE LA RÉDACTION

AVENTURES EN FAMILLE

FAMILY ADVENTURES Growing up, I was fortunate to have parents who loved to travel, and who believed, adamantly, in the importance of sharing that love with their kids. Not a summer went by without my mother and father carting us off on some sort of grand adventure—a Canadian road trip, an Alaskan cruise, a month of touring Western Europe. Those family expeditions, every single one of them, gave my brothers and me the opportunity to experience new things, to open our minds to places and cultures outside our own little worlds. Just as important, they allowed us to spend quality time together as a family, to grow

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closer through shared discoveries and special moments—moments we still hold dear. In this issue of WestJet Magazine, we present ideas and inspiration for planning your own bond-building family trips. Starting on page 41, travel writer Michele Peterson shares her suggestions for multi-generational adventures in four of her favourite vacation destinations. And, beginning on page 50, Orlando writer Kristen Manieri reveals some of the cool, under-theradar things kids and parents (especially parents) can enjoy within her hometown—a city best known for its theme parks. We also lay out a three-day game plan for visiting Myrtle Beach (page 23), explore the history-rich island of Curaçao (page 60) and share advice for making the most of spring training season in Arizona (page 15). Wherever your travels take you this season, may some quality time with loved ones be part of the adventure.

W R I T E TO U S Want to share your travel tips or your thoughts on the magazine? Email me at editor@westjetmagazine.com. Vous désirez partager vos opinions sur la revue ou vos conseils de voyage? Envoyez-moi un courriel au editor@westjetmagazine.com.

J’ai eu la chance de grandir avec des parents qui aimaient voyager et qui croyaient en l’importance de partager cet amour du voyage avec leurs enfants. Chaque été, immanquablement, ma mère ou mon père, nous embarquait dans une grande aventure quelconque, un voyage à travers le Canada, une croisière en Alaska, un mois en Europe de l’Ouest. Chacune de ces expéditions en famille nous a permis, à mes frères et moi, de vivre de nouvelles expériences, de nous ouvrir l'esprit et de découvrir des cultures hors de notre petit monde. Tout aussi important est le fait que ces voyages nous ont permis de passer du temps en famille, de nous rapprocher les uns des autres par des découvertes et des moments spéciaux passés ensemble auxquels nous tenons encore. Dans ce numéro de la revue WestJet, nous vous donnons des idées pour votre propre voyage en famille. Depuis la page 41, Michèle Peterson nous suggère des aventures multigénérationnelles dans quatre de ses destinations vacances favorites. Puis, à la page 50, Kristen Manieri, qui vit à Orlando, nous fait découvrir des activités intéressantes et moins connues que les enfants et leurs parents (surtout les parents) peuvent faire dans cette ville qui est célèbre pour ses parcs à thème. Nous proposons aussi un voyage de trois jours à Myrtle Beach (page 23), à Curaçao, île riche en histoire (page 60) et donnons quelques conseils pour profiter au maximum de la période d’entraînement en Arizona ce printemps (page 15). Où que vous alliez ce printemps, nous espérons que vous passerez de bons moments avec des êtres chers.

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Ottawa Home to national treasures like the Canadian Museum of History, the Canadian Museum of Nature, and, of course, the Parliament Buildings, Ottawa has lots to offer when it comes to mixing educational experiences with family fun. Ottawa On y trouve notamment le Musée canadien de l’histoire, le Musée canadien de la nature, sans oublier évidemment les édifices du Parlement. Ottawa a tant de possibilités pour allier les expériences éducatives agréables au plaisir en famille.

Prince Edward Island The perfect place for families looking for low-key fun in the great outdoors. Red sandy beaches, majestic dunes, lobster cookouts, clam digging excursions and the iconic Green Gables Heritage Place are all good reasons to visit. Île-du-Prince-Édouard C’est le parfait endroit pour les familles en quête de plaisir simple en plein air. Plages de sable rouge, dunes majestueuses, soupers au homard, pêche des palourdes et évidemment l’emblématique site patrimonial Green Gables, toutes de bonnes raisons de se rendre dans l’île en famille.

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SARA SAMSON WRITER/STYLIST Island Time in Curaçao, PG. 60 I live in Calgary. Describe Curaçao in five words Historic, unexpected, Dutch, relaxed and windy. My favourite part of Curaçao is The historic, up-andcoming Pietermaai neighbourhood. I fell in love with its Caribbean-European vibe. Oddest moment while on assignment Watching my art director eat iguana. I couldn’t eat it. Where next Mexico, to escape the last of winter— I’m thinking Cabo—and London in the spring.

ASSIGNMENT HIGHLIGHT “Working with the local models, photographer and makeup artist—they were all so knowledgeable and passionate about the island.”

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WRITER All in the Family, PG. 41

PHOTOGRAPHER Island Time in Curaçao, PG. 60

WRITER Orlando’s Hip Factor, PG. 50

I live in Toronto. Oddest encounter while on assignment A roadrunner in Palm Springs. We were surprised to learn that they really do go “beepbeep.” Must-pack item for family travel Professor Noggin’s educational card games about nature, science, history, and geography; you’ll all learn a lot. Don’t leave without Taking a group photo.

I live in Curaçao. If I were not a photographer I would be A helicopter pilot. Travel photo tip Play with the morning and late afternoon light. My favourite part of Curaçao is West Point. It has quiet, beautiful bays and a different look than the rest of the island. For brunch Restaurant & Café Gouverneur de Rouville; it has great views of Sint Annabaai (Anna Bay).

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I live in Orlando. Something few people know about me is I’m in heaven dining at a chef’s table. Goodbye, menu. When friends come to town I take them to The Osprey Tavern in Baldwin Park. Insider tip There’s theme park Orlando and there’s real Orlando. The latter deserves a slice of your vacation time.

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CELEBRATING THE SEASON IN B.C.’S CAPITAL While most of Canada is still experiencing a deep freeze, March brings warmer temperatures to Victoria. From outdoor markets to bike rides by the water, we tell you how to make the most of the city’s balmy weather.

OUR FAVOURITE PUBS If there’s one thing the WestJet Magazine team seeks out on vacation it’s a great pub. In honour of everyone’s favourite Irish holiday, we round up our must-visit spots for a pint (or two) across the WestJet universe.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES IN THE BAJA An active traveller’s dream, Loreto offers a variety of opportunities for outdoor adventure, from snorkelling and kayaking to whale-watching and sea cruises. We share our must-do activities in this low-key town.

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BATTER UP! How to make the most of spring training season in Arizona.

aseball fans, it’s that time of year: time to take a break from winter and head to the Sonoran Desert to watch the spring rebirth of America’s favourite summer pastime. Last year, some 1.9 million people attended a spring training game in Arizona, drawn by the area’s surroundings and the chance to see their favourite Major League Baseball (MLB) team reborn with a new roster and renewed hope for a World Series title. Running throughout March and into early April, spring training in Arizona sees the 15 MLB teams in the Cactus League set up temporary residence in 10 stadiums throughout Greater Phoenix to practice before the start of the regular baseball season, and to play exhibition games. With legendary teams, affordable tickets and ballparks all within an hour’s drive of one another, a spring training trip is a dream come true for any baseball fan. Following are a few musts. WESTJET.COM | MARCH 2016

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HOME TO: THE LOS ANGELES ANGELS be treated to a nice view of the Tempe Butte, a craggy rock formation that rises above left field. But watching an Angels game while lounging on the grass on the outfield concourse is just as sweet. Wherever you sit, be sure to enjoy a hot dog or burger here—both are said to be among the best in the Cactus League. AFTER THE GAME Keep up the beer theme on an Arizona Brewery Tour and cap your day at Four Peaks Brewery, voted Phoenix’s best brew pub in 2015.

SALT RIVER FIELDS SCOTTSDALE

HOME TO: THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS & COLORADO ROCKIES The spring training home for two MLB teams—the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies—Salt River Fields is one of the nicest stadiums in the Cactus League, and it’s also the first-ever MLB spring training facility to be built on reservation land. The modern complex sits on the edge of Scottsdale, on property belonging to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and its unique layout ensures you’ll get great views of the action (and the surrounding mountains) no matter where you sit, as well as plenty of shade from the hot

desert sun. This is also one of the best facilities for up-close-and-personal encounters with your favourites; the teams here offer many opportunities to interact with players and coaches, as well as intimate access to the 12 full-sized practice fields scattered along the walkway to the stadium’s entrance. AFTER THE GAME Take in the lively nightlife in Old Town Scottsdale, and be sure to make a stop at the Rusty Spur Saloon, the oldest bar in town.

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HOME TO: THE CHICAGO CUBS The largest of the stadiums within the Cactus League, Sloan Park is the spring training home of the Chicago Cubs and was built in 2014 to resemble their beloved Wrigley Field. Arrive as the gates open to soak up the atmosphere and visit the many food trucks parked in a citrus grove inside the stadium. The food is an important part of this park, with a distinctly Chicagoan feel—start with a Chicago-style hot dog and finish with Giordano’s deep-dish pizza. The vibe here is fun and festive, with a dedicated kids’ zone, two party decks and

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an easily accessed pathway between the Cubs’ clubhouse and the diamond that allows fans plenty of opportunities for seeking out players’ autographs. Adjacent to the stadium is Riverview Park, which is home to the world’s tallest ropeclimbing tower, a zipline and a splash pad for youngsters. AFTER THE GAME Head to the new STATS Sports Grill outside the stadium gates to soak up the fanfare with some hearty appies. —Jeff MacKinnon

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Get to downtown Tempe with at least a couple of hours to spare before opening pitch, as the area is rife with good eats and cool shops. Plus, there’s free parking in designated lots downtown and a free trolley ride is available to the stadium. Enjoy an early lunch on one of three patios at Blasted Barley Beer Company, one block from the trolley, and take your pick of 28 craft beers on tap, plus several more made on-site at the microbrewery. At game time, fans on the first-base side of the stadium (the side with the Angels’ bullpen) will

SPRING TRAINING IN FLORIDA

When it comes to spring training destinations, Florida is your other option. Known as the Grapefruit League circuit, 15 of baseball’s MLB teams hold their annual spring training camps in the Sunshine State—three in central Florida and 12 near the coastlines, including the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin. We asked some experts to share their tips for fans planning to make the trek to Florida this spring or next:

1 ROBERTO ALOMAR Former Jays second baseman “Come early to the park, a few hours before the game, so you can get to meet some of the players—your favourites, as well as some of the minor league players. It’s nice to meet some of the guys before they make it to the big leagues.”

2 NICK GANDY Director of Communications, Florida Sports Foundation “If you park yourself in the Tampa area, you can see six different ballparks within an hour’s drive. Another great thing about all of the spring training parks is that you’re never more than an hour’s drive from a beach.”

3 JIM EASTON Loyal spring training spectator “I like going to the [Pittsburgh] Pirates training facility (in Bradenton, Fla.). You can watch as the coaches work with the players. Because it’s a practice, there’s no charge. They let you in around 9:30 in the morning and the players are very receptive to signing autographs.”—John McGrath

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SPACE SHARING n his role at Airbnb, Ontario-born Aaron Zifkin oversees operations including sales, marketing and expanding “host” and “guest”communities across Canada. The San Franciscobased company is the world’s leading peer-sharing hospitality platform, boasting more than two million listings in some 34,000 cities around the globe.

Why did you join Airbnb? I was working at an online fundraising company and when I decided to [change] careers, I was looking for another mission-driven organization; Airbnb was the natural fit.

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Since its launch in 2008, how has the company changed? In the early days, Airbnb grew fast and we were focused on growth, now we are focusing more on the entire experience and ensuring every booking, as a guest or host, is memorable. Historically, [Airbnb] has been centralized in the urban markets but we’re seeing growth in the vacation rental market. What sets Airbnb apart from other home-sharing sites? It’s the community. Airbnb’s

two-way review system allows people to build up an identity and reputation; it’s authentic and organic. Another difference is that 86 per cent of our listings are principal residences. How much do you travel? I’m back and forth between Airbnb HQ in San Francisco and Toronto, and pretty much every week I’m going across Canada, meeting with our host community and city officials. So, are you an Airbnb host? Yes, [for] almost two years now. But I’m not a Superhost.

SUPERHOSTS People who host at least 10 times a year, receive fivestar reviews at least 80 per cent of the time and rarely cancel on guests.

Favourite Canadian destination? Montreal, because there’s such a buzz and so many events; it ignites you. I also love exploring Vancouver and Calgary.

What makes Airbnb special? We’re so connected today online, [but] in some capacity it has disconnected us from the real world. I love the human component and that we are bringing back the connectedness we once had in villages. How is Airbnb changing the way we travel? The things you remember about your travels are those serendipitous experiences; a host-recommended restaurant or neighbourhood that wasn’t on the map. That’s what Airbnb does really well. And technology? We obviously have metadata on travel habits, but technology has brought [widespread] trust between strangers, with the ability to maintain communication and payments on a single platform. How is Airbnb keeping its competitive edge? Our mission is to make sure that all seven billion people in the world can feel like they belong anywhere. We want to increase the whole trip experience. —Diane Bolt

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CHELSEA HOTEL, TORONTO Claiming the title of Canada’s largest hotel, the Chelsea boasts 1,590 rooms, a terrific downtown location (just steps from Eaton Centre) and a family-friendly atmosphere. Check into this hotel and watch your kids be wowed as they’re high-fived by Spider-Man, charmed by CT (a chatty robot) and offered popcorn and drinks. The Chelsea marked its 40th anniversary in 2015 with a $12-million refurbishment and upgrades to more than half of its guest rooms, as well as its lobby and four on-site restaurants. Working a laid-back, urban resort vibe, it offers an all-day concierge service, an adults-only pool area and free Wi-Fi. But the best part? It’s the second-floor Family Fun Zone, home of the “Corkscrew,” downtown Toronto’s only indoor waterslide. Rates from $145. (chelseatoronto.com) —Shelley Cameron-McCarron

MARIVAL RESIDENCES LUXURY RESORT, NUEVO VALLARTA, MEXICO Watching the sunset over the Bay of Banderas is spectacular. Watching it from your personal infinity pool takes things to a whole new level. This tranquil, all-inclusive resort in the Riviera Nayarit is a superlative value. Choose from 162 spacious residences including 27 penthouses with terrace pools. Each residence holds a gourmet kitchen, stylishly decorated living and dining areas and marble bathrooms. Four on-site restaurants offer great dining options. After a night at the rooftop Insú Sky Lounge, couples may want to take advantage of the free wedding package, or maybe just the unlimited golf (with a US$69 access fee). The whole family can enjoy a variety of complimentary tours. Kids 12 and under stay free. Rates from US$280. (marivalresidences.com) —Debra Smith

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yrtle Beach’s 97 kilometres of picturesque coastline, aptly called the “Grand Strand,” is most famous for its bustling beach atmosphere, replete with live entertainment, amusement parks, acclaimed seafood restaurants, great shopping and world-class golf. But the area also has a quieter side thanks to the beaches, wetlands and quaint fishing villages on its southernmost end. Take an extralong weekend to explore both the upbeat and the serene sides of this beloved coastal area. WESTJET.COM | MARCH 2016

Morning Start your holiday with a Southern breakfast at the Pier House Restaurant (try the Boardwalk Biscuits & Gravy), then take a walk along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk (1). Play a game of skeeball at one of the arcades and shop for souvenirs at the 30,000-square-foot Gay Dolphin store, a Myrtle Beach landmark since 1946. Afternoon Climb aboard the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel (2), one of the tallest in North America, for a bird’s-eye view of the Grand Strand. Next, try your hand at some mini-golf (3). Myrtle Beach is known as the Mini Golf Capital of the World, so a visit wouldn’t be complete without playing one or more of its 50 elaborately designed courses. Evening For dinner, head to the Art Burger Sushi Bar, known for its great food and unique cocktails, and for the local artwork that decorates its walls. Try the Rembrandt Burger, which features a beef patty seared in duck fat and topped with confit mushrooms, Manchego cheese and Dijon mustard. Cap the evening with a show at the Alabama or The Carolina Opry theatres.

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MINI-GOLF MUST Visit the wacky Mt. Atlanticus, where two 18-hole courses await, complete with thatched roof huts, minotaurs, aliens, and even an abominable snowman.

DAY 2 Morning Go to Johnny D’s Waffles & Bakery for breakfast—Chef Jamie’s homemade Red Velvet Belgian Waffles with cream cheese icing are to die for. After your meal, head to the Broadway at the Beach entertainment complex to explore its unique shops and sample the handmade southern pralines at River

Street Sweets. If you’re feeling adventurous, go ziplining across the man-made lake at the Soar + Explore Zipline & Ropes Course (4). Afternoon Lunch at Landry’s Seafood (at Broadway at the Beach), which offers great water views from its deck. Afterward, hop on the 340-foot-long moving pathway at Ripley’s Aquarium (5),

where sharks, stingrays and tropical fish swim all around you. Then head to the Hollywood Wax Museum (6) and snap a selfie with your favourite (waxy) movie star. Evening Visit the Duplin Winery in North Myrtle Beach—the largest winery in the South, specializing in wines made from the muscadine grape (for US$5, you

BUNCH OF BOLOGNA At Fat Harold's, make sure to order the house special: a thickcut fried bologna sandwich topped with mustard, onions, BBQ sauce and whatever else you fancy.

FROM OVER-THE-TOP LUXURY RESORTS TO CONDO RENTALS AND QUIET INNS, THERE'S NO SHORTAGE OF PLACES TO STAY IN THE MYRTLE BEACH AREA. HERE ARE TWO FAVOURITES.

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KINGSTON RESORTS A 145-acre oceanfront complex with two hotels, lakeside villas and oceanfront condominiums, this resort offers great amenities like a 50,000-square-foot sports club and a fun water park. (kingstonplantation.com)

can sample 12 wines). Later, head to the famous Ocean Drive, where the Shag, South Carolina’s official state dance, was born in the 1940s. At Fat Harold’s Beach Club, you can take a free Shag lesson on Tuesdays or just watch some smooth dance moves while chowing down on simple yet delicious options, like burgers, fries and chicken wings.

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THE INLET SPORTS LODGE This small boutique resort in Murrells Inlet offers standard deluxe suites with full kitchenettes. There’s a clubroom, courtyard and even a rooftop widow’s walk. (marinainnatgrandedunes.com)

ILLUSTRATIONS BY JULIE MCLAUGHLIN, SOAR + EXPLORE ZIPLINE, RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM AND HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSEUM PHOTOS COURTESY OF MYRTLE BEACH AREA CVB

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NATURAL WONDER The loggerhead sea turtle is South Carolina's state reptile.

Morning Drive to Huntington Beach State Park (7) on the southern end of the Grand Strand for a morning hike to spot alligators, shorebirds and loggerhead sea turtles. Take the short Nature Center Boardwalk that extends over a salt marsh, then explore the pristine, five-kilometre-long beach or choose one of several hiking trails through coastal forests of oaks and red cedars.

Afternoon Head 15 minutes south to Pawleys Island (8), one of the oldest resort areas on the East Coast. Stop for lunch at Chive Blossom Cafe where the she-crab soup is a must-try. Explore The Hammock Shops, a collection of more than 20 individual cottage stores, including the Original Hammock Shop, where the hammocks are still woven by hand as they were centuries ago.

Evening Driving back north, stop at Murrells Inlet, a historic fishing village and the Seafood Capital of South Carolina. Dine at Wicked Tuna (9), one of several seafood restaurants located on the kilometrelong boardwalk known as the MarshWalk. After dinner, do a little bar-hopping along the boardwalk and toast to three great days along the Grand Strand. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sandra Chambers

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ROAM ON THE GROUND

SAN DIEGO’S LITTLE ITALY With an Italian influence stretching back to the 1920s, this rapidly expanding neighbourhood offers a mix of culture-rich cuisine, well-curated boutiques and pursuits for every taste.

LISTEN San Diego’s iconic concert venue The Casbah offers live music almost every night of the week. The roster of past performers includes popular indie and alt-rock bands like Weezer, The White Stripes and TV on the Radio. (casbahmusic.com)

WANDER Held Saturday mornings on West Cedar Street, the popular Little Italy Mercato features more than 150 vendors selling local produce, fresh flowers and handmade items. Come hungry—many stations offer samples. (littleitalysd.com/mercato) LUNCH Top Chef All-Stars winner Richard Blais turns out organic, non-GMO, free-range chicken and egg dishes at his new fast-casual, all-outdoor venture, The Crack Shack. Beyond the bird, don’t miss the biscuits served with miso maple butter. (crack-shack.com) —Archana Ram

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to San Diego five times a week from Calgary.

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MANGIARE A fixture of San Diego’s culinary history since 1956, Mona Lisa Italian Foods moved to its current location in 1973. It’s part gourmet grocer, part Italian restaurant. On the go? Grab one of the popular deli subs. (monalisalittleitaly.com)

ILLUSTRATION BY WES DAUNCEY, MERCATO PHOTO BY STEPHEN METZ

SHOP Owned by a father-daughter duo, the colourful Casa Artelexia boutique pays tribute to cross-border culture with handmade products sourced from Mexico, including kitchenware, art prints and Dia de los Muertos decor. (artelexia.com)

COFFEE BREAK The chic James Coffee Co. is located within a collective of local businesses that includes a slick menswear shop and a purveyor of midcentury furniture. At James, sip on coffee made with locally roasted beans or unique concoctions like espresso blended with honey and cinnamon. (jamescoffeeco.com)

Enjoy being a star at IBEROSTAR Bavaro. Profitez d’un traitement de star au IBEROSTAR Bavaro.

IBEROSTAR Bavaro is an all-inclusive resort tucked away between lush tropical gardens and the incredible Bavaro Beach with powder white sand and rich turquoise waters.

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ROAM GOING LOCAL

CALGARY For Andrew Mosker, president and CEO of the National Music Centre (which is set to open this summer), Calgary’s entrepreneurial energy has created a city of great artists, live music and exceptional restaurants. Here he shares a few of his favourite spots.

FOR LIVE MUSIC “The Palomino, Ironwood Stage & Grill and The HiFi Club once in a while [for] electronic music. Wine-Ohs has [also] come a long way. I think it’s a great room. And Mikey’s Juke Joint is great for roots, blues, rockabilly and soul.” WHERE TO EAT “[I like] Rea’s Italian Cucina. It’s run by an Italian family. It’s oldschool Italian food. Heavy sauces, great pizza, veal parmigiana. I know the family and they treat you right.”

INSTRUMENT OF CHOICE ,,I love upright acoustic pianos, particularly ones built between 1900 ,, and 1930.

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FAVOURITE LOCAL CHEF “I really am a fan of chef Dominique Moussu’s restaurants in the city. Suzette Bistro in Mission is good value and has fantastic [French] food and a wonderful ambience. I highly recommend it.” SHOPPING FOR INSTRUMENTS “Vintage Music—around every corner, there’s a surprise waiting. I also like Guitarworks [for acoustics] on 16th Avenue N.W.”

LOCAL SPIRIT ,,Calgary,s got a very positive outlook on life. It,s this get up and go, make it happen attitude that makes ,, the city really special.

FOR A NEIGHBOURHOOD WANDER “Where [I] live, in Crescent Heights. It has good amenities for families, independent retail, restaurants—all within walking distance and with a great view of the city. I like the urban edge of the neighbourhood.” ART APPRECIATION “Esker Foundation [Contemporary Art Gallery]—I love its location in Inglewood, the quality and uniqueness of its exhibitions and the overall design of the space.”

FOR VINYL-HUNTING “Recordland [in Inglewood]. The selection of used vinyl is fantastic. It feels like a prized campus radio station record library.” —Alyssa Quirico

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Calgary 110 times a day from 26 Canadian, 10 U.S. and 11 international cities.

PHOTO OF ANDREW MOSKER BY JARED SYCH, ON LOCATION AT RECORDLAND

THE NATIONAL MUSIC CENTRE “The 22 exhibition spaces will be constantly developing content related to the story of music in Canada. We have a 300-seat theatre that opens to the entire atrium—[there’s] not another indoor space like that to experience music. And live music will come back to the [adjacent] King Eddy—an iconic live music venue when it was last operating, well over 10 years ago.”

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Bold Ixtapa’s strip of resorts offer the perfect combination of glamour, relaxation and adventure. Mornings start quietly here— blame the tequila. Walk off the night before on the soft brownsugar sands of Playa el Palmar. Take a water taxi to Isla Ixtapa, an island accessible off Playa Linda, and cool down with a late-morning snorkel. Enjoy grilled fish at one of the many bars and restaurants, then stay for a scuba lesson, or return to the mainland ready to take on the always-pounding surf. Boogie board big waves or hang 10 with a surf lesson at your resort. You can also sign up with local outfitter Catcha L’Ola Surf Shop (1) for a three-hour session that includes board and rashguard rentals. When exhilaration turns to exhaustion, splurge at The Spa (2) at Capella Ixtapa Resort. Its Aztec-inspired treatments include scrubs, wraps and massages and are infused with local herbs, fruits and flowers like Citlaxochitl (star flower) and aloe cactus, as well as cacao and coffee. Revived and ready, hit the greens with a round at the Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed Campo de Golf Ixtapa, or have your resort’s concierge book horses and a guide for a jungle-to-beach trot that will see you riding into the sunset. Christine, a disco popular among expat locals, is the place for a nightcap.

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Situated on Mexico’s southern Pacific coastline, these sister cities, about 6.5 kilometres apart, have opposite, but complementary personalities. Together, they offer a well-rounded vacation.

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Ixtapa three times a week from Calgary.

S AT I AT E

Quiet Zihuatanejo (Zi) is an authentic fishing village where everyday life focuses on traditional arts, cuisine and culture. Rise early for morning coffee and huachinango (grilled red snapper) in a café along the Paseo de Pescador (Fisherman’s Walk). In the cool of the morning, stroll the adjacent galleries and The Artisan’s Market on Avenida Cinco de Mayo. Shop for authentic silver and turquoise across the street at 5 de Mayo jewelry store or for hand-blown glass at nearby Rosimar Artesanias. Take a cooking lesson with Club Intrawest’s (3) chef Mario Ramirez or chef Monica Duran Perez at Patio Mexica. Both offer tours of Zi’s public food market—Mercados Municipale Centrale—where the colourful stalls overflow with ripe mango, freshly chopped cactus leaves and fiery chilies. As the day heats up, the beachside cafés of Playa La Madera and Playa La Ropa (4) are perfect for cooling down with ceviche and cervezas between plunges in the warm Pacific waters. Enjoy happy hour while sipping salty lime margaritas with panoramic views of Zihuatanejo Bay at either tiny Casa Cuitlateca or bustling Il Mare, and sample the platos of tiritas de pescador (fish strips) served with chips and guacamole. On Sundays, join the locals in an after-dinner stroll to Zi’s festival plaza and basketball court for a lively night of song and dance. —Karen Anderson

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Jamaica will captivate; the air is sweet, the ocean is crystal clear and the sand is soft as silk.

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The hotels and resorts of Montego Bay, Kingston, Ocho Rios and Negril offer something to suit the tastes and budget of every traveller. Visitors return time and time again to savour the distinct and delicious cuisine, explore endless natural beauty and of course enjoy the hypnotic reggae, dancehall rhythms and smooth island vibes.

Montego Bay, Kingston, Ocho Rios et Negril offrent des options d’hébergement pour tous les goûts et tous les budgets. Les vacanciers y reviennent encore et encore pour ses délicieux plats typiques, ses paysages d’une beauté infinie et, bien sûr, son reggae envoûtant, ses pistes de danse rythmées et son atmosphère si merveilleusement désinvolte.

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Clockwise: From upscale spots on Newbury Street to local haunts like Drink bar, Flour Bakery and The Beehive, Boston’s culinary scene is a delight to explore.

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FEAST CITY GUIDE: BOSTON

ON THE RISE BOSTON’S FOOD SCENE KEEPS GETTING BETTER “Beantown” has moved beyond the staid and stale and is quickly earning a reputation as a burgeoning culinary centre. This gastronomic renaissance is being led in part by award-wining chefs like Barbara Lynch (recipient of the 2004 James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Restaurateur) and Tim Maslow (one of Food & Wine’s 2015 “Best New Chefs”). But Boston’s ethnic enclaves deserve just as much credit, giving locals and visitors an array of mouth-watering options ranging from Brazilian and Haitian cuisine to Thai and Italian. There’s never been a better time to be a foodie in Boston. But don’t worry—if you really want one, you can still get a classic lobster roll, too (head for Yankee Lobster Company on the waterfront for the full effect).

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TOP 4 DINING DISTRICTS

Even fiercely loyal locals will acknowledge that , , Boston isn t a great pizza town, which makes Ernesto s Pizza in North End even more of a treasure. Each slice , is actually a quarter of a large pie (they ll cut it in half if you ask). All of the options are delicious, with fresh ingredients, gooey cheese and a doughy-yetcrunchy crust. But the Chicken Ranch—- a white pizza consisting of ranch dressing, mozzarella, chicken, bacon, tomatoes and onions —- is the best. (ernestosnorthend.com)

NEWBURY STREET A posh shopping district that also dishes out upscale fare. NORTH END An Italian enclave bursting with pasta and pastries. DORCHESTER Home to the city’s best Vietnamese restaurants. SOUTH END A hip ’hood with an eclectic mix of trendy options.

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SWEETS WHERE TO TREAT YOURSELF Whether Mike’s Pastry or Modern Pastry has the best cannoli in the city is a longstanding debate among Bostonians. There’s only one way to tell for sure: try them both. They sit a biscotti’s throw away from each other on Hanover Street in the North End. (mikespastry.com; modernpastry.com)

For another favourite, head to Flour Bakery (with four locations around the city), where locals line up on weekends for the sticky buns and homemade Oreos. (flourbakery.com) In Cambridge, visit Sofra Bakery & Cafe (pictured) for Middle Eastern sweets with a twist. Try the chocolate-hazelnut baklava. (sofrabakery.com)

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PHOTOS BY SONYA HIGHFIELD, EXCEPT SOFRA BAKERY & CAFE PHOTO BY KIRSTIN TEIG, DRINK PHOTO BY BRIAN SAMUELS PHOTOGRAPHY

RAISE A GLASS WITH THE LOCALS Located in the Seaport District, Drink (pictured above) has a speakeasy vibe, with waistcoated bartenders shaking up classic cocktails and new twists. (drinkfortpoint.com) For the civic-minded, Doyle’s Cafe in Jamaica Plain is a local landmark with walls covered in portraits of Boston politicians. (doylescafeboston.com). Those with a literary bent should head to Bukowski Tavern (with a location in Boston and one in Cambridge), where you’ll likely spend most of your time reading the extensive beer list. (bukowskitavern.net)

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE TASTE THE ORIGINAL BOSTON CREAM PIE

You,ll see knock-offs of this dessert (in the form of Boston Kreme donuts) at each of the city,s countless Dunkin' Donuts locations. But to taste the original Boston Cream Pie, visit the Omni Parker House downtown, where the treat was concocted in the mid-1800s. The creamfilled golden cake is just as delightful more than 150 years later.

THE BEEHIVE Located in the South End, The Beehive (pictured above) serves up comfort food (chicken piccata, baby back ribs, and even meat loaf) and craft cocktails in a swanky setting, with a side of live jazz and blues acts. (beehiveboston.com)

2 MENTON Among the most celebrated fine-dining establishments in Boston, Menton, in the Seaport District, is known for its tasting menus featuring items like tart of foie gras and monkfish bouillabaisse with caviar. (mentonboston.com)

3 INDIA QUALITY Don’t let the simple name or modest facade fool you: India Quality in Kenmore Square dishes out some of the tastiest chicken tikka masala and lamb curry in the city, at prices that won’t bust your budget. (indiaquality.com) —Calvin Hennick

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S U S TA I N A B L E S E A F O O D IS ON THE MENU Surrounded by three oceans, Canada boasts some of the world’s most prized seafood. But it’s not an unlimited resource. Meet five chefs and restaurateurs who are working hard to protect and celebrate our saltwater bounty. 36

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YEW SEAFOOD + BAR Vancouver Last year, executive chef Ned Bell of the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver and YEW seafood + bar biked 8,700 kilometres across Canada to raise awareness about sustainable seafood. As founder of Chefs for Oceans—a not-for-profit dedicated to educating chefs and diners—he’s now lobbying to name March 18 Canada’s Sustainable Seafood Day. Bell encourages customers always to ask where their fish came from and if it is sustainable.

THE WHALESBONE OYSTER HOUSE Ottawa At Ottawa’s The Whalesbone Oyster House, executive chef Michael Radford only uses fish and shellfish certified by Ocean Wise, Vancouver Aquarium’s conservation program. The Whalesbone offers time-challenged diners ocean-friendly brown bag lunches (think fish rolls and chowder), and sells wholesale, so neighbouring restaurants can access sustainable species at affordable prices.

RIVER CAFÉ Calgary River Café owner Sal Howell pioneered sustainable seafood in Calgary before Ocean Wise even existed (although she became a founding partner in 2007). “My brother introduced me to Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program,” she explains. “The big issue then was salmon farming threatening wild stocks.” Howell made the bold move of removing salmon from her menu—one of the most popular fish orders—unless it’s in season.

RAYMONDS St. John’s, Nfld At Raymonds, chef Jeremy Charles recently hosted top Canadian and international chefs, in partnership with the Terroir Symposium, to showcase under-the-radar sustainable Atlantic species such as razor clams and whelk. The contingent also lobbied to legalize wharf-to-restaurant sales in Newfoundland, to let diners savour local fish typically reserved for export. “Now you can eat them right by the ocean where they were caught,” says Charles.

PARK Montreal Chopped Canada judge Antonio Park just became the first North American chef to use nanotechnology-preserved fish, which was developed by Japanese scientists and NASA experts. “It keeps the flesh and innards unbelievably firm and fresh, reducing waste,” he says. And Park is very committed to keeping waste to a minimum, using the whole fish: skin for chips, belly for tartare and bloodline for salumi di mare (seafood charcuterie).

MUST TRY: The Dungeness Crab Tacos. “They’re the bestselling item on the menu,” Bell says.

MUST TRY: Radford recommends the oysters with a mignonette or rum-laced cocktail sauce.

MUST TRY: A good choice at River Café is line-caught Pacific halibut or lingcod.

MUST TRY: The seafood soup, with fresh cod, shrimp, tomato, fennel and lemon aioli.

MUST TRY: The acupunctured snapper, which is incredibly tender. —Valerie Howes

NED BELL’S TOP CANADIAN CATCH WHAT TO ORDER FROM THE MENU

PACIFIC OR NORTH ATLANTIC ALBACORE TUNA “They’re tasty, juicy and high in natural oils.”

BRITISH COLUMBIA WILD PACIFIC SALMON “Subtly varied textures and flavours.”

FOGO ISLAND COD (POT CAUGHT) “Plump, tender and harvested with zero bycatch.”

OYSTERS, MUSSELS AND SCALLOPS (EAST OR WEST COAST) “These filter feeders clean the ocean as they grow.”

BRITISH COLUMBIA SPOT PRAWNS “Sweet and luscious.” Go to oceanwise.ca for more on sustainable harvest methods.

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Spicy and uplifting, there’s nothing brooding about Bermuda’s national cocktail. dark molasses. In fact, the name Dark ’n Stormy is trademarked with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, so any drink calling itself by that name had better be using Black Seal. “There’s only one rum for a Dark ’n Stormy,” concurs Danny Gilbert, a bartender at Elbow Beach Resort on Bermuda’s southeast coast. He’s been making the drink following the original recipe since 1959 and loves how the smooth, sweet taste of the Black Seal rum complements the spicy Gosling’s ginger beer. As for the name, it’s said to have originated when an “old salt” (Navy speak for storyteller) remarked that the drink was the colour of “a storm cloud neither a fool nor a dead man would sail under.” In other words, dark and stormy.

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MARK & STORMY Modern Steak, Calgary Change the name and you can add any spirit into this spicy libation. That was the thinking behind the Mark & Stormy at Modern Steak in Calgary, where owner Stephen Deere has literally made his, ahem, mark on this classic by building in some Maker’s Mark bourbon. To that he adds ginger beer from Canmore’s Grizzly Paw and squeezes in fresh lime to create one of the restaurant’s go-to cocktails. (modernsteak.ca)

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BRIGHT AND SUNNY Pint and Jigger, Honolulu The Aloha state is rarely dark or stormy, so the Pint and Jigger has named its twist on Bermuda’s drink a Bright and Sunny. Co-owner and bar manager Dave Newman uses local KoHana rum and muddles in fresh ginger before adding lime juice and lemon juice, brown sugar and Hawaii-made Lilikoi Bitters. Topped with house-made ginger beer, the creation is as light and bright as Hawaii. (pintandjigger.com)

THE WINTER STORM Rush Lane & Co., Toronto Zak Doy at Rush Lane & Co. has put a seasonal spin on the Bermudian classic. He shakes things up by combining the winter tang of cider and the snowy froth of egg white with spicy ginger and the rich taste of Appleton Estate 12-year-old rum. The Winter Storm is then garnished with Angostura bitters misted atop the egg foam in the shape of a snowflake. (rushlaneco.com) —Lisa Kadane

THE ORIGINAL DARK ’N STORMY 2 oz. Gosling’s Black Seal rum Splash of Gosling’s Stormy Ginger Beer Lime wedge Method: Fill a glass with ice. Add Gosling’s Black Seal rum, then top with Gosling’s Stormy Ginger Beer. Garnish with a lime wedge. — Recipe courtesy Danny Gilbert, Elbow Beach Resort

DARK 'N STORMY AND MARK AND STORMY PHOTOS BY JARED SYCH, BRIGHT AND SUNNY PHOTO BY MEAGAN SUZUKI

hen sailors get down to drinking, great things can happen, if only by luck. Such was the case with the Dark ’n Stormy cocktail, a spicy grog created in the late 1800s in Bermuda, when dark rum chanced to meet ginger beer at the Royal Naval Dockyard. In addition to ships, the dockyard housed a ginger beer bottling plant—ginger beer, lime juice and even rum were often rationed out to sailors in the hopes of preventing scurvy. One day, a sailor commented that, “A splash of rum was just what the ginger beer was missing.” The resulting concoction became the country’s national drink and was made exclusively with Gosling’s Black Seal rum, a Bermuda rum created from

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Multi-generational trips of a lifetime Voyages multigénérationnels inoubliables

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’m floating above a coral reef, my gaze following a school of striped sergeant major fish, when my nine-year-old grandson glides past and points to his discovery—a spiny lobster the size of a small tricycle. “Do you think Mom would let me use my souvenir money to go snorkelling again tomorrow?” he asks as we bob to the surface. “I’m sure she would,” I answer, thinking of the towering stack of plastic toys in their garage. Research has shown that choosing experiences over material goods can make you happier, so our conversation was quite a welcome surprise. When planning our Caribbean vacation, I’d expected to spend family time splashing in swimming pools together but hadn’t imagined sharing life lessons on a coral reef. I’m not alone in discovering the unexpected joys of multi-generational travel. An increasing number of families are seeking experiences that bring siblings, parents and grandparents closer. Following are some ideas for multi-generational trips of a lifetime.

e nage au-dessus d’un récif corallien, en suivant du regard un banc de poissons sergents-majors rayés, quand mon petit-fils de neuf ans me montre sa découverte, une langouste de la taille d’un petit tricycle. « Crois-tu que maman me laissera dépenser mon argent pour les souvenirs pour refaire de la plongée? », demandet-il comme nous remontons à la surface. « Je suis sûre que oui », lui dis-je, en pensant au tas gigantesque de jouets en plastique dans leur garage. La recherche a démontré que privilégier l'expérience sur les biens matériels rend plus heureux, aussi cette conversation fut une bonne surprise. En préparant ces vacances, je pensais m'amuser à la piscine avec ma famille, mais pas partager une leçon de vie sur un récif corallien. Je ne suis pas la seule à découvrir les joies insoupçonnées du voyage multigénérationnel. Un nombre accru de familles recherche des activités enrichissantes et éducatives pouvant rapprocher enfants, parents et grandsparents. Voici quelques idées de séjours multigénérationnels inoubliables. WESTJET.COM | MARCH 2016

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For history-loving families Pour les familles amatrices d'histoire

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With its vistas of windswept cliffs, rich history and strong tradition of storytelling, Ireland offers a fascinating backdrop for a variety of family pursuits. Begin in Dublin, where children under 12 travel free on the double-decker Dublin Bus Hop-on Hop-off tour. Among the 33 stops is Dublinia, where kids can soak up Viking history while learning alphabet runes. There’s just enough gruesomeness in the medieval Black Death diorama to keep teens riveted, while preschoolers will have potty-humour fun at the Viking-age bathroom display (moss toilet paper— ew!). Continue your Nordic immersion with a visit to the Viking Triangle in Waterford, Ireland’s oldest settlement (and a prime spot for adults to invest in some crystal family heirlooms). Then a drive through emerald countryside takes you past a variety of castles and ruins and up to the Cliffs of Moher, where watching surfers ride 12-metrehigh waves on the Atlantic Ocean is an exhilarating thrill.

Avec ses falaises balayées par les vents, son histoire riche et sa longue tradition orale, l’Irlande est un décor fascinant pour de nombreuses activités familiales. Commencez par Dublin, où les enfants de moins de 12 ans voyagent gratuitement dans le bus à impériale à arrêts multiples. Un des 33 arrêts est le Dublinia, où l'on peut s’immerger dans l’histoire des Vikings, tout en apprenant l’alphabet runique. Il y a juste assez d’horreur dans le diorama médiéval sur la peste noire pour captiver les adolescents; et les plus jeunes apprécieront l’humour des toilettes vikings (la mousse remplace le papier toilette, beurk!). Poursuivez votre immersion nordique à Waterford, avec une visite du Triangle des Vikings, l’établissement le plus ancien d’Irlande (endroit idéal pour investir dans du cristal). Puis, en voiture, découvrez dans la verte campagne de multiples châteaux et ruines, jusqu’aux falaises de Moher, où regarder les surfeurs évoluer dans les vagues de 12 mètres de l’océan Atlantique est vraiment impressionnant.

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SPLURGE Castles are scattered throughout Ireland, but, for families, Ashford Castle near Galway is extra-special. Built in 1228, its moats, stone walls and turreted towers make it appear as though it’s been lifted from the movie Frozen (but, thanks to a major refurbishment, it’s minus the drafty corridors). The grounds are also home to Ireland’s first School of Falconry and, during a Hawk Walk, families can fly a Harris’s hawk, letting it swoop through the ancient forest at 60 kilometres an hour to snatch food from suitably gloved fingers. (ashfordcastle.com)

PETITE FOLIE En Irlande il y a des châteaux partout, mais celui d’Ashford, près de Galway, est unique. Datant de 1228, ses douves, ses murs en pierre et ses tours crénelées le font sortir tout droit du film La Reine des neiges; heureusement on échappe aux courants d’air des corridors grâce aux rénovations. La propriété abrite aussi la première école de fauconnerie d’Irlande, et pendant une promenade, on peut faire voler une buse de Harris, qui, dans la forêt séculaire, descend en piqué à 60 km/h pour saisir la nourriture que l’on tient dans une main gantée à cet effet. (ashfordcastle.com)

SAVE The Croke Park Hotel’s location, 10 minutes north of the Dublin city centre, makes it perfect for families who want to visit the nearby Dublin Zoo, National Botanic Gardens or Croke Park stadium, which hosts Gaelic games like hurling. Kids will love amenities geared toward them, like teddy bears and pint-sized robes and slippers. (doylecollection.com)

ÉCONOMIE Le Croke Park Hotel, à 10 minutes au nord du centre-ville de Dublin est idéal pour les familles voulant visiter le zoo de Dublin, les jardins botaniques ou le stade de Croke Park qui accueille des sports gaéliques comme le hurling. Les enfants apprécieront les peignoirs, les chaussons à leur taille et les ours en peluche (doylecollection.com)

Clockwise from top: Ireland’s infamous Cliffs of Moher, interactive fun at Dublinia, historic Ashford Castle. Dans le sens habituel, à partir du haut : les fameuses falaises de Moher; jeu interactif à Dublinia; château d'Ashford

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GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Dublin once a a day from St. John’s starting May 1, 2016. S'Y RENDRE WestJet dessert Dublin une fois par jour au départ de St. John’s (à compter de 1er mai 2016.)

MUST DO Walk the strange and stunning lunar-like landscape of the Burren, just north of the Cliffs of Moher, in County Clare. NE RATEZ PAS Promenez-vous dans l'extraordinaire paysage lunaire de la région de Burren, juste au nord des falaises de Moher, comté de Clare. WESTJET.COM | MARCH 2016

Anguilla For families who want to mix beach time with local culture Plage et culture locale en famille

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From music and indigenous heritage to a lively cuisine scene, Anguilla—a short ferry ride from St. Martin—offers plenty of enriching experiences. Its 33 uncrowded white-sand beaches and warm Caribbean charm are added bonuses. Begin at The Amerindian Interpretation Centre and Trail, a new historic zone featuring interpretive trails, a straw hut, a subterranean cavern and 1,600-year-old artifacts of the island’s indigenous people on display in the reception area. On another day, head to The Dune Preserve, a funky seaside shack known for its barbecue and live music. Kids will enjoy exploring the eatery’s treehouse-style, driftwood construction, while adults can get a celebrity selfie with its owner, reggae legend Bankie Banx.

Musique, patrimoine et cuisine autochtone, Anguilla possède de nombreux attraits enrichissants, tout près de SaintMartin en traversier. Les 33 plages peu fréquentées de sable blanc et le charme tropical des Caraïbes sont des avantages supplémentaires. Commencez au Centre et sentier interprétatifs amérindiens proposant des sentiers, une case en paille, des cavernes souterraines et en exposition d'objets indigènes datant de 1 600 ans. Allez au Dune Preserve, une baraque à la mode en bord de mer, réputée pour ses grillades et ses concerts. Les enfants aimeront explorer cette sorte de cabane dans les arbres faite en bois flotté et les adultes pourront faire un égoportrait avec une célébrité, le propriétaire et légende de reggae, Bankie Banx.

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PETITE FOLIE Pour un séjour en famille, le Viceroy Anguilla, situé près de l’anse de Meads Bay, est idéal. Même si certaines suites sont pourvues de réfrigérateurs, fours micro-onde, et ustensiles de cuisine, on y a gardé le glamour dans un décor moderne. L’établissement propose, entre autres, un club pour enfants avec un mur d’escalade, et un terrain de basket-ball, très prisé des visiteurs célèbres de la NBA, où les adolescents peuvent tirer au panier. La magnifique piscine à débordement en pente douce (aucune marche) est idéale pour les personnes âgées et les enfants. La cuisine est sous la responsabilité d’un chef réputé de Miami, Rafael Gonzalez, qui crée pour les enfants des menus tellement délicieux, qu’ils en oublient l’aspect sain et équilibré. (viceroyhotelsandresorts.com)

SAVE Everyone will feel at ease at the Anacaona Boutique Hotel situated at the Meads Bay beach. Relax in the pool or in a tropical garden hammock, then try snorkelling at the beach. Dine poolside at the family-friendly Firefly Restaurant among the chatter of tropical tree frogs, or grab a pie to go at Firefly’s AXA Pizza parlour. (anacaonahotel.com)

ÉCONOMIE Toute la famille se sentira à l'aise à l’hôtel-boutique Anacaona situé à Meads Bay Beach. Détendez-vous à la piscine ou dans un hamac du jardin tropical; essayez ensuite gratuitement la plongée avec tuba. Dînez près de la piscine du restaurant familial Firefly parmi les coassements des rainettes ou prenez une tourte à emporter au AXA Pizza du Firefly. (anacaonahotel.com)

Clockwise from top: The Dune Preserve beach bar, reggae legend Bankie Banx, beach time at the Viceroy Anguilla. Dans le sens habituel, à partir du haut : Bar de la plage Dune Preserve; Bankie Banx, légende du reggae; plage de Viceroy Anguilla

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BEACH PHOTO COURTESY OF VICEROY ANGUILLA

WHERE TO STAY SPLURGE A top family stay is the Viceroy Anguilla, located near crescent-shaped Meads Bay. While some suites come equipped with family-friendly amenities such as fridges, microwaves and kitchen gear, they certainly don’t sacrifice glam in their contemporary decor. The resort’s activity menu includes a kids’ club, rock-wall climbing and, for teens, the opportunity to make jump shots on a basketball court that’s a fave of visiting NBA stars. A sparkling infinity pool with zero-entry access (no stairs) is ideal for seniors and toddlers. Dining is helmed by esteemed Miamiborn executive chef Rafael Gonzalez, who creates kids’ menus so delightful, they won’t even notice it’s healthy. (viceroyhotelsandresorts.com)

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to St. Martin four times a week from Toronto and Montreal. S'Y RENDRE WestJet dessert Saint-Martin quatre fois par semaine au départ de Toronto et Montréal.

MUST DO Play castaway on Scilly Cay, a speck of white sand off the north shore, where gentle waves, fresh seafood and picnic tables are the ideal ingredients for an unplugged family day. NE RATEZ PAS Jouez au naufragé à Scilly Cay, un îlot de sable blanc au large de la côte nord; le clapotis des vagues, les produits de la mer et les tables à pique-nique en font un endroit idéal pour une escapade familiale déconnectée. WESTJET.COM | MARCH 2016

Palm Springs WHY GO

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Set against a backdrop of whisky-hued desert, starry skies and violet foothills, the Greater Palm Springs area (a string of nine desert cities) goes beyond the usual family destination in terms of wow factor. No matter if your entourage includes the stroller crowd or grandma and grandpa, it offers a winning mix of luxury accommodations, nostalgic modernist history and outdoor attractions. Check out the Living Desert Zoo in Palm Desert where the new exhibit, Guardians of the Living Desert, injects some fun into education, offering pint-sized paleontologists the opportunity to dig for dinosaur fossils and teens the chance to take a selfie with a lifelike T. Rex. On another afternoon, go horseback riding through Palm Canyon where you might hear the beep-beep of roadrunners as they scurry along the rocky gorge.

Avec pour toile de fond la couleur sable chaud du désert, les ciels étoilés et le violet des contreforts montagneux, l’agglomération de Palm Springs, un ruban de neuf villes désertiques, est bien plus qu’une quelconque destination familiale. Même si vous venez avec des petits en poussettes, ou des grands-parents, la ville offre un mélange incomparable d’hébergements de luxe, d’histoire moderniste nostalgique, et d’activités de plein air. Visitez le Living Desert Zoo à Palm Desert, où la nouvelle exposition, Guardians of the Living Desert, rend l’apprentissage ludique. Les jeunes paléontologues pourront déterrer des fossiles de dinosaures et les adolescents prendre un égoportrait avec un tyrannosaure très réaliste. L'après-midi, faites une balade à cheval dans le Palm Canyon, vous pourriez entendre le bip bip d’un géocoucou parcourant la gorge rocailleuse.

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SPLURGE After full days of exploring the desert, look forward to cooling off at the Spanish colonial-style Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, the area’s only resort with its own water park. All ages will enjoy glimpses of the desert in full bloom while swooshing down Splashtopia’s waterslides, floating in the meandering lazy river or basking in a cliffside hot tub. Opt for a poolside room, and you can watch stars rise high in the sky from your own private patio. (omnihotels.com)

PETITE FOLIE Après des jours à explorer le désert, rafraîchissez-vous au Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa de style colonial espagnol, offrant l'unique parc aquatique de la région. Vous aimerez le désert en pleine floraison, dévaler les glissoires d'eau de Splashtopia, flotter sur la rivière calme et sinueuse ou vous prélasser dans une cuve thermale sur la falaise. Prenez une chambre côté piscine et vous verrez les étoiles s’élever haut dans le ciel depuis votre terrasse privée. (omnihotels.com)

SAVE Introduce the kids to the Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa’s Director of Fun and you might never see them again. Located in the heart of Greater Palm Springs, the resort offers non-stop thrills with an arcade, a 60-foot waterslide and a Kid’s Club offering activities like wildlife encounters with reptiles and amphibians. (westinmissionhills.com)

ÉCONOMIE Confiez vos enfants à l’animateur du Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort et Spa, ils ne voudront plus rentrer. Situé au cœur de la vallée désertique de Palm Springs, il offre un florilège de sensations fortes : jeux électroniques, glissoire d'eau de 60 pieds, club enfants avec de nombreuses activités comme la rencontre d’animaux sauvages avec des reptiles et des amphibiens. (westinmissionhills.com)

Clockwise from top: Horseback riding in Palm Canyon, dinosaur fun at the Living Desert Zoo, colonial-style cool at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa. Dans le sens habituel, à partir du haut : Équitation à Palm Canyon; dinosaures au Living Desert Zoo; style colonial du Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa.

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PALM CANYON PHOTO COURTESY OF PALM SPRINGS BUREAU OF TOURISM, DINOSAUR PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LIVING DESERT

For nature-lovers Pour les amoureux de la nature

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Palm Springs 45 times a week from five Canadian cities. S'Y RENDRE WestJet dessert Palm Springs 45 fois par semaine au départ de cinq villes canadiennes.

MUST DO Your ears will pop as you ride above the clouds on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway into Mount San Jacinto State Park, a wilderness area with hiking trails, spectacular lookouts and guided nature walks. NE RATEZ PAS Vous serez au-dessus des nuages avec les oreilles bouchées en prenant le Palm Springs Aerial Tramway au Mount San Jacinto State Park. L’endroit est sauvage avec des sentiers de randonnée, des paysages et des promenades guidées extraordinaires. WESTJET.COM | MARCH 2016

the Kawarthas, Ont. PETERBOROUGH ET LES KAWARTHAS (ONTARIO) For adrenalin-seeking adventurers Pour les aventuriers en quête d’émotions fortes

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Does your teen think the perfect vacation means shopping malls, video games and lots of battery life on their mobile devices? Then it’s time to pack the outdoor gear and head to Peterborough & the Kawarthas, a still-underthe-radar region just 90 minutes east of Toronto. Dotted with lakes, it offers enough excitement to entice even the most city-bound family. Go kite-boarding, float along the Trent-Severn Waterway or strap on some headlamps and go spelunking underground in the seven dripping Warsaw Caves. At the Canadian Canoe Museum, older kids can test their paddling skills by attempting to match the 50 to 60 paddle strokes per minute of a real voyageur, while the younger crowd can watch artisans showing off heritage skills like canoe-making and basket weaving. Parents and grandparents will enjoy reminiscing over Pierre Trudeau’s famous buckskin jacket and birchbark canoe.

Votre ado pense-t-il que les vacances parfaites riment avec centre commercial, jeux vidéo et appareils mobiles avec pile à durée illimitée? Alors c’est le moment de prendre l’équipement de sport et d’aller à Peterborough et aux Kawarthas, une région encore peu fréquentée, à juste 1 h et demie à l’est de Toronto. Les nombreux lacs de la région suffisent pour séduire les familles les plus urbaines : surf cerf-volant, flotter sur la voie navigable Trent-Severn, ou sortie spéléologique dans les sept grottes de Warsaw. Au Musée canadien du canot, les grands enfants pourront essayer de faire les 50 à 60 coups de pagaie à la minute d’un vrai trappeur, tandis que les plus jeunes pourront voir les artisans transmettre leur patrimoine, comme la construction de canot ou la vannerie. Les adultes aimeront retrouver deux objets célèbres de Pierre Trudeau, sa veste en peau de daim et son canot en écorce de bouleau.

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SPLURGE At Elmhirst’s Resort, a collection of cottages located on 100 hectares of waterfront, the family-pleasing menu of resort activities includes horseback riding, waterskiing, swimming and a full-service spa. Take a wagon ride led by the resort’s team of Clydesdale horses and you’ll learn about sustainable eco-initiatives such as naturalizing the Rice Lake shoreline, composting and raising the herd of black Angus cattle sourced for the dining room’s farmto-table cuisine. (elmhirst.ca)

PETITE FOLIE Le Elmhirst’s Resort offre une multitude de chalets sur 100 ha au bord de l’eau; les activités propres à plaire à toute la famille comprennent l'équitation, le ski nautique, la natation et un service spa complet. Faites une balade en chariot tiré par les chevaux Clydesdales de l’établissement; vous découvrirez des éco-initiatives durables, comme la restauration des rives du lac Rice, le compostage, et l’élevage d’un troupeau de bovins de race Black Angus, destiné au restaurant de la ferme à la table. (elmhirst.ca)

SAVE All of Clearview Cottage Resort’s one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom cabins come with full kitchens, screened-in porches, barbecues, picnic tables and access to Clear Lake. The resort also has activities for all ages, including bass fishing, beach volleyball, tube rides, bonfires and an inflatable water park. (clearviewresort.com)

ÉCONOMIE Au Clearview Cottage Resort, les chalets de une à quatre chambres ont une cuisine équipée, une véranda avec moustiquaire, un barbecue, une table de piquenique et l’accès au lac Clear. Activités pour tous âges : pêche au bar, volley-ball de plage, descente en tubes, feu de camp et parc aquatique gonflable. (clearviewresort.com)

Clockwise from top: Riding the Trent-Severn Waterway, beachside fun at Clearview Cottage Resort, friendly Clydesdales at Elmhirst’s Resort. Dans le sens habituel, à partir du haut : Voie navigable Trent-Severn; plage du Clearview Cottage Resort; chevaux Clydesdale au Elmhirst's Resort

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TRENT SEVERN WATERWAY PHOTO COURTESY OF PETERBOROUGH & THE KAWARTHAS TOURISM, CLYDESDALE HORSES PHOTO COURTESY OF ELMHIRST’S RESORT, CHILDREN WITH PAILS COURTESY OF CLEARVIEW COTTAGE RESORT, RICE LAKE PHOTO COURTESY OF RICE LAKE TOURIST ASSOCIATION

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GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Toronto 95 times a day from 19 Canadian, 11 U.S. and 23 international cities. S'Y RENDRE WestJet dessert Toronto 95 fois par jour au départ de 19 villes canadiennes, 11 villes américaines et 23 villes internationales.

MUST DO Uncover the fun of catchand-release fishing at Rice Lake, reputed to have more fish (bass, muskie and walleye) per square metre than any other lake in Canada. NE RATEZ PAS Découvrez le plaisir de la pêche avec remise à l’eau au lac Rice, réputé pour avoir plus de poissons au mètre carré qu’aucun autre lac du Canada (bar, maskinongés et dorés). WESTJET.COM | MARCH 2016

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factor Exploring Orlando beyond the theme parks.

Le vent en poupe Au-delà des parcs à thèmes d'Orlando

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en years ago, Orlando was synonymous with theme parks and waterslides. Don’t worry: those family favourites are still alive and well. But today, a new side of Orlando has emerged from under the shadows of the mouse, a grown-up version of the City Beautiful with an emphasis on art, culture and creative cuisine. From the new Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts—a crown jewel in Orlando’s city centre—to the thriving urban districts that let every part of Orlando’s personality fly, this destination is now certifiably hip.

l y a dix ans, Orlando était synonyme de parcs à thèmes et glissoires d'eau. Heureusement, ces activités préférées des familles sont toujours là et se portent bien. Pourtant aujourd’hui, un nouveau visage d’Orlando a vu le jour dans l’ombre de Mickey, une version adulte de La belle ville avec un intérêt particulier pour l'art, la culture et la cuisine créative. Le nouveau Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, un fleuron du centre-ville, ou les quartiers florissants dévoilant toutes les spécificités de la ville, font d’Orlando une destination véritablement à la mode. WESTJET.COM | MARCH 2016

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SEE A SHOW Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, a 330,000square-foot architectural magnum opus in downtown Orlando, brings performing arts to the stage with touring Broadway productions, ballets, symphonies, internationally renowned musicians and comedians visiting all year long.

ALLEZ AU SPECTACLE Au centre-ville, le Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, une grande œuvre architecturale de 330 000 pieds carrés, présente, toute l’année, des spectacles de Broadway, des ballets, des symphonies et des musiciens et humoristes et célébrités internationales.

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DES QUARTIERS OÙ flâner Orlando’s booming neighbourhoods are no accident. They were spun from the City of Orlando’s Main Street Program, an initiative that began nearly a decade ago to help the city’s urban districts develop their own commercial hubs and unique characters. Today, scores of locally owned restaurants, shops and bars, plus a slew of monthly events, are evidence that the plan is working. Among Orlando’s must-visit ’hoods is Ivanhoe Village. Once known as the city’s historic Antique Row, the area still houses a handful of antique shops, but it’s now a hot spot for upcycled clothing and furniture stores, funky cafés and restaurants, and a lovely lakefront park where paddleboarders launch into Lake Ivanhoe throughout the day. Wander into Washburn Imports, where you’ll find exotic, imported furniture sold during the day, and an awesome and unexpected watering hole—Imperial Wine Bar—that comes to life at 5 p.m. For another eclectic district, head to Mills 50, which is best known for its international eats and city-sanctioned murals and graffiti art. Here you’ll find Cuban cuisine intersecting with Vietnamese and Thai at the Black Bean Deli, Hawkers Asian Street Fare and Tako Cheena. You’ll also find the opportunity to participate in a full moon (or new moon) drum circle at Dandelion Communitea Cafe, listen to a local band at long-time favourite Will’s Pub or sip a glass of wine at Quantum Leap Winery, which blends delectable wines and showcases local artists on its walls. In quiet College Park, artful shopping is at the forefront thanks in part to a new gallery-style space called The Shoppes of College Park, where 11 vendors offer a unique array of merchandise, from garden succulents to wall art. For more local flavour, head to Audubon Park, a residential neighbourhood that boasts pretty gardens, wild peacocks and a cool retro vibe. Music-lovers will enjoy indie music store Park Ave CDs, which stocks hundreds of new and used CDs, LPs and posters, while dessert-lovers shouldn’t miss P is for Pie Bake Shop, which creates some of the best pies in the city.

Le développement des quartiers d’Orlando ne s’est pas fait par hasard. Il est dû au Main Street Program de la ville, une initiative engagée dix ans plus tôt pour aider les quartiers à développer leurs propres spécificités et noyaux commerciaux. Aujourd’hui, le grand nombre de restaurants, magasins et bars gérés localement, et la kyrielle d'événements mensuels sont la preuve de la bonne marche du projet. L’Ivanhoe Village est un des quartiers incontournables d’Orlando. Réputé autrefois pour ses magasins d’antiquités, il en abrite toujours quelques-uns, mais est aussi devenu le haut lieu des vêtements et meubles upcyclés, des restaurants branchés; enfin, c’est depuis un joli parc en bordure du lac Ivanhoe que les adeptes de la planche à rame embarquent toute la journée. Promenez-vous à Washburn Imports, pour voir des meubles importés exotiques, et à partir de 17 h un bistrot génial et surprenant, l’Imperial Wine Bar. Le Mills 50 est un autre quartier éclectique, réputé pour sa cuisine internationale et ses fresques et graffiti artistiques autorisés par la ville. Vous y trouverez des restaurants cubains, vietnamiens et thaïlandais, comme le Black Bean Deli, le Hawkers, l’Asian Street Fare et le Tako Cheena. Vous pourrez aussi participer à un cercle de tambours pendant la pleine lune (ou la nouvelle lune) au Dandelion Communitea Cafe, écouter un groupe local au Will’s Pub, véritable institution, ou déguster un verre de vin au Quantum Leap Winery, qui fait de délicieux mélanges de vins et abrite des expositions d’artistes locaux. Le College Park est un quartier tranquille et le meilleur pour bien magasiner grâce à un nouvel espace de type galerie, le Shoppes of College Park, où onze boutiques offrent un choix unique de marchandises, de l'art mural aux délices du potager. Pour plus de couleur locale, allez à Audubon Park, un quartier résidentiel doté de jolis jardins, de paons sauvages et d’une ambiance rétro sympathique. Les mélomanes aimeront le Park Ave CDs, un magasin de musique indépendante, qui propose des centaines de CD neufs ou d’occasion, des 33 tours et des affiches. Enfin, les amoureux des desserts ne peuvent rater P (Pie Bake Shop), qui crée quelques-unes des meilleures tartes de la ville. WESTJET.COM | MARCH 2016

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CUISINE TO SAVOUR Exploring everything from contemporary Asian fusion to Southern comfort food with a modern twist, Orlando restaurants are steadily transforming the local culinary scene into a food-lover’s paradise. With its international spin on Southern barbecue fare, Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa in Mills 50 has created diehard fans relentlessly hungry for this no-frills restaurant’s Asian, Latin and Caribbean-inspired tacos and platters piled high with brisket, ribs and roast chicken. Of the sandwich selections, The Big Floyd is a must, but bring your A-game appetite, as this tangy mélange of brisket, pulled pork and sausage is as filling as it is tasty. For something a little more upscale, head to Thornton Park, where chef Greg Richie rules the roost with two gems: Soco, a Southern restaurant with progressive leanings and Baoery Asian Gastropub, which opened last fall and serves an eclectic variety of casual Asian small plates while old kung fu movies show on screens throughout the restaurant. Located inside the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, Whisper Creek Farm: The Kitchen and The Brewery is an in-house, first-of-its-kind nano-brewery producing craft beer made from grown-onsite ingredients. Sip on seasonal beers in the ultra-cozy, rustic space, and dine on small plates of elevated pub grub designed to pair perfectly with the house brews. Cross your fingers that the slightly hoppy and refreshing Surplus Honey Citrus Ale, a pale ale infused with honey harvested at the resort, is on tap.

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De la cuisine fusion contemporaine asiatique aux plats traditionnels du sud avec une touche moderne, les restaurants d’Orlando explorent tous les courants et se renouvellent constamment pour devenir un paradis des gourmets. Dans le Mills 50, le Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa, avec son interprétation internationale des grillades du sud, s’est fait une clientèle d’irréductibles affamés pour les tacos et plats copieux d’inspiration asiatique, latino-américaine et caribéenne de ce restaurant sans superflu (pointes de poitrine, côtes levées et poulet rôti). Le Big Floyd est un incontournable pour ses sandwiches, mais venez avec une faim de loup, car la combinaison acidulée de pointe de poitrine, porc effiloché et saucisse est aussi bourrative que délicieuse. Pour un établissement un peu plus chic, allez à Thornton Park, où Greg Richie règne en maître sur deux joyaux : le Soco à la cuisine du sud aux accents modernes, et le Baoery Asian Gastropub, qui depuis l’automne sert une gamme variée de petits plats asiatiques simples avec projection de vieux films de Kung-fu. Située dans le JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, la Whisper Creek Farm: The Kitchen and The Brewery, est une micro-brasserie, la première qui fasse sa bière artisanale à partir d'ingrédients récoltés sur place. Sirotez une bière de saison dans une atmosphère rustique et très chaleureuse et goûtez aux plats rafinés de son pub se mariant parfaitement avec la bière maison. Avec un peu de chance, on vous servira la Surplus Honey Citrus Ale, une bière blonde rafraîchissante au goût léger de houblon, infusée de miel récolté sur place.

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RIDE THE CULTURE TRAIL If you’re an active traveller with an appreciation for art, consider biking the Seminole Wekiva Trail (north of downtown), where you’ll be awed by the miles of fenceline showcasing more than 500 paintings, many conveying the artist’s (Jeff Sonksen) love for pop culture.

SENTIER CULTUREL À VÉLO Si vous êtes un voyageur actif et amateur d’art, choisissez le vélo sur le Seminole Wekiva Trail (au nord du centre-ville), vous serez impressionné par les kilomètres de clôture présentant plus de 500 peintures, dont beaucoup montrent l’attrait pour la culture pop de l’artiste Jeff Sonksen.

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HIP ROAD TRIPS Three more Central Florida spots to explore. It’s worth taking a day (or even just an afternoon) out of your Orlando vacation to visit any of these nearby highlights:

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YBOR CITY An historic district in Tampa known for its cigar-making past, Ybor City has lots to offer, including a fascinating cigar industry walking tour, vintage shops, the Tampa Bay Brewing Company and Florida’s oldest eatery—the original Columbia Restaurant. A slice of oldmeets-new that’s easily reached by car or the TECO Line Streetcar.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH Boutique shopping and stellar dining selections have given the slightly sleepy beach town of New Smyrna Beach a wake-up call. Definitely enjoy this Atlantic-side stretch of sandy beach, but also be sure to stroll along Flagler Avenue and Canal Street, two separate commercial hubs with one-off shops and quirky cafés.

ORMOND BEACH Located just north of Daytona Beach, the much quieter Ormond Beach (once a winter retreat for billionaire John D. Rockefeller) offers eclectic boutiques and dining in the Ormond Beach Main Street district, canoeing and fishing at Tomoka State Park, and a city bus service that takes riders between Ormand Beach and Daytona Beach.

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DES COCKTAILS À SIROTER Orlando’s cocktail scene has reached incredible heights—especially downtown. Here, the worlds of food and spirits have merged thanks to a strong movement toward drinks that are no longer simply mixed, but crafted. Proudly concocting their own sodas, mixologists at The Courtesy keep an arsenal of herbs and spices at the ready for their impressive list of specialty cocktails served in the stately yet fanciful bar in downtown Orlando. Try the French Bengal made with Bluecoat Gin, Herbsaint absinthe, Darjeeling tea syrup, chamomile water and lemon. Across the street and up a steep flight of stairs, The Woods’ bartenders unfurl a selection of seasonally inspired cocktails—like the Sasquatch, made with Vida mezcal, Carpano Bianco, St. Germain and mushroom bitters— from behind a gargantuan wood bar housing more than 200 whiskies, 50-plus gins and nearly 70 craft beers. In the mood for something different? Just like a true speakeasy, Hanson’s Shoe Repair is tucked clandestinely on the third floor of Pine Street’s NV bar and recreates the Prohibition-era secret cocktail culture. Call in advance and snag the password for entry. Once a 19th-century shoe shop, the bar resides in one of Orlando’s oldest buildings and fits just 20 to 30 visitors inside the exposed brick-walled space and outdoor rooftop courtyard.

BALADES À LA MODE Trois autres endroits du centre de la Floride à explorer Cela vaut la peine de quitter Orlando pour une journée ou une après-midi afin de visiter un de ces lieux marquants.

À Orlando, le monde des cocktails a atteint des sommets inimaginables, surtout au centre-ville. La cuisine a rejoint les spiritueux grâce à une tendance marquée qui transforme les simples mélanges des cocktails en créations artisanales. Au Courtesy, établissement imposant et original du centre-ville, les mixologues sont fiers de vous concocter leurs propres créations, avec en réserve un arsenal d’herbes et d’épices, destiné à la liste impressionnante de cocktails maison. Goûtez au French Bengal : gin Bluecoat, absinthe Herbsaint, sirop de thé Darjeeling, eau de camomille et citron. De l’autre côté de la rue, en haut d’un escalier abrupt, les barmen du Wood enchaînent un choix de cocktails de saison (comme le Sasquatch, fait de mezcal Vida, Carpano Bianco, St. Germain et amers de champignons), derrière un bar gigantesque en bois offrant plus de 200 whiskies, 50 gins et presque 70 bières artisanales. Envie de découvrir un endroit unique? Le Hanson’s Shoe Repair, véritable établissement clandestin, est caché au deuxième étage du NV bar de Pine Street et recrée la culture secrète des cocktails du temps de la prohibition. Appelez pour réserver et obtenir le mot de passe de l’entrée. Cet ancien magasin de chaussures au 19e siècle occupe un des plus anciens immeubles d’Orlando et peut juste contenir une trentaine de clients dans sa salle de murs en briques et terrasse sur le toit.

YBOR CITY Ce quartier historique de Tampa, célèbre pour l'industie du cigare, a beaucoup à offrir : visite d'une fabrique de cigares, boutiques de vintage, Tampa Bay Brewing Company et l'autentique Columbia, plus vieux restaurant de Floride. Mélange de moderne et d'ancien, endroit superbe à visiter en voiture ou par le tramway TECO.

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH Les nombreuses boutiques et excellents restaurants ont réveillé cette ville balnéaire un peu assoupie. Profitez de la grande plage de sable sur l’Atlantique, mais n’oubliez pas de vous promener sur Flagler Avenue et Canal Street, deux pôles commerciaux différents, avec des boutiques exceptionnelles et des cafés insolites.

ORMOND BEACH Située au nord de Daytona Beach, la ville beaucoup plus calme d’Ormond Beach (jadis refuge hivernal de John D. Rockefeller), offre des boutiques et restaurants éclectiques autour de sa rue principale. Au Tomoka State Park, on peut faire du canot, pêcher et prendre le bus de ville entre Ormond Beach et Daytona Beach.

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kid-friendly spots DES ESPACES POUR ENFANTS À DÉCOUVRIR With all its “growing up,” Orlando still is, after all, a family-focused destination. And, while theme parks are the obvious choice, several newly arrived attractions are worth a gander. Artists of all ages will love the Crayola Experience, now open inside The Florida Mall. The 70,000-square-foot attraction features 25 hands-on activities designed to engage and inspire budding Picassos for hours. Budding Sherlocks, meanwhile, will enjoy Escapology, a cool attraction where you must solve puzzles and clues in order to sleuth your way out of a locked room in 60 minutes or less. For some quiet time, stroll through downtown’s Lake Eola Park, where funky new sculptures surround the green space. Or take a ride in the Orlando Eye and get a bird’s-eye view of all that awaits in the city and beyond.

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Orlando est devenue plus adulte, mais elle reste après tout une destination familiale. Même si les parcs à thèmes sont un choix évident, de nombreuses et nouvelles attractions en valent bien le coup d’œil. Les artistes de tous âges aimeront la Crayola Experience, dans le Florida Mall. Cette attraction de 70 000 pieds carrés, propose 25 activités pratiques conçues pour intéresser et inspirer les Picasso en herbe, pendant des heures. Sherlock Holmes en herbe, déchiffrez des codes, trouvez des indices et résolvez des casse-tête à Escapology, une attraction géniale où les participants doivent enquêter pour s'évader d'une pièce fermée à clé en moins d'une heure. Faites une balade tranquille dans le Lake Eola Park au milieu de nouvelles sculptures géniales ou admirez la vue panoramique depuis le Orlando Eye sur la ville et ses environs.

JOIN THE SOCCER CRAZE With its first season in Major League Soccer complete and a US$155 million stadium set to open September 2016, Orlando City Soccer Club (a.k.a. The Lions) is a big draw for sports lovers. While eager fans await the new stadium, Orlando’s Citrus Bowl serves as the team’s home base. Tickets are available through the regular season (March to Oct.).

VIBREZ POUR LE SOCCER Avec une première saison maintenant terminée à la Ligue majeure de soccer et un nouveau stade de 155 millions de $ US, qui doit ouvrir en septembre 2016, le club de soccer d’Orlando (The Lions) attire les amateurs de sport. Alors que les supporteurs impatients attendent le nouveau stade, le Citrus Bowl d'Orlando abrite l'équipe aujourd'hui. Les billets sont disponibles pendant la saison régulière de mars à octobre.

GETTING THERE WestJet flies to Orlando 46 times a week from 14 Canadian cities. S'Y RENDRE WestJet dessert Orlando 46 fois par semaine au départ de 14 villes canadiennes.

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Come away to Curaçao and explore the history and culture of this diverse country.

Allez à Curaçao pour explorer l’histoire et la culture de ce pays si diversifié

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Culture walk Spend some time exploring Willemstad. This charming port city—the capital of Curaçao and one of the Caribbean’s few UNESCO World Heritage cities—is famous for its sherbet-coloured buildings and Dutch colonial architecture. PROMENADE CULTURELLE Prenez le temps d’explorer Willemstad, capitale de Curaçao et l’une des rares villes des Caraïbes qui fasse partie du patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO. Ce charmant port est célèbre pour ses bâtiments aux couleurs vives et son architecture coloniale néerlandaise.

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Market Stop Willemstad’s vibrant Floating Market bustles with tourists and locals alike. Vendors arrive daily by boat from neighbouring Venezuela to sell fresh produce and fish. ARRÊT AU MARCHÉ Le marché flottant de Willemstad est très animé aussi bien par les touristes que les gens du coin. Les marchants arrivent chaque jour en bateau du tout proche Venezuela pour vendre leurs légumes et leur poisson frais.

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beachcombers Curaçao’s southwestern coast is well known for its sandy beaches and calm, crystal-clear waters. AMATEURS DE PLAGE La côte sud-ouest de Curaçao est reconnue pour ses magnifiques plages de sable et ses eaux cristallines très calmes.

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On the rise The combination of colourful buildings, chic bars and ethnic restaurants make the up-and-coming Pietermaai neighbourhood a must-visit. EN PLEIN ESSOR Avec son mélange de bâtiments colorés, de bars chic et de restaurants ethniques, la visite du quartier émergent de Pietermaai est incontournable.

ON HER/ELLE: Denim romper/salopette en tissu jean, Billabong; hat/chapeau, ALDO; shoes/chaussures, Michael Kors Collection; Marc by Marc Jacobs watch/ montre, at Nordstrom ON HIM/LUI: Shirt/ chemise, Billabong; chinos/ pantalon, Frank & Oak; shoe/chaussures, ALDO; sunglasses/lunettes de soleil, Michael Kors

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Taste of CuraÇao The island’s cuisine is mouth-wateringly diverse thanks to European, African and Caribbean influences. Among the country’s most famous products is Genuine Curaçao Liqueur, made from the peels of the laraha, a bitter orange native to the island. LE GOÛT DU CURAÇAO La cuisine diversifiée de l'île met l'eau à la bouche grâce à ses influences européennes, africaines et caribéennes. L’une des exportations les plus célèbres du pays est la liqueur de curaçao, faite avec des écorces de laraha, une orange amère qui pousse sur l’île.

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Sun Down For a dreamy end to the day, watch the sun set over the sea at one of Curaçao’s quaint, quiet fishing villages. COUCHER DE SOLEIL Pour finir la journée en beauté, admirez le coucher de soleil sur la mer dans l’un des pittoresques villages de pêcheurs de Curaçao.

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New flights to Boston. Nouveaux vols pour Boston.

Boston – where the people are friendly and the chowdah is great.

Boston – là où les gens sont accueillants et les fruits de mer décadents.

Boston is touted as one of the world’s favourite cities and we can’t wait to fly you there!

Boston est reconnue comme l’une des villes préférées au monde et nous sommes impatients de vous accueillir à bord pour vous y amener.

Fly from anywhere WestJet flies in Canada and connect through Toronto or Halifax.

Find great deals on flights to Boston at westjet.com or call your travel agent.

Envolez-vous pour Boston au départ de n’importe quelle ville au Canada que dessert WestJet avec une escale à Toronto ou Halifax.

Trouvez de belles aubaines sur les vols pour Boston à westjet.com ou en contactant votre agent de voyages.

Service from Toronto start March 15, 2016 and from Halifax on April 15, 2016. See westjet.com for full schedule details. Flights operated by WestJet Encore Ltd. with Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft. Le service au départ de Toronto commence le 15 mars 2016, alors que le service au départ de Halifax commence le 15 avril 2016. Voir westjet.com pour les détails de l’horaire. Vols opérés par WestJet Encore Ltd. avec un appareil Q400 NextGen de Bombardier.

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curaçao Our picks for making the most of your time on this Dutch Caribbean island 2 W H E R E T O S TAY BEACHSIDE ESCAPE Aside from its ideal location—just 20 minutes from bustling Willemstad—the Hilton Curaçao (1) has two private, sandy beaches, on-site watersport rentals, four restaurants, a series of infinity pools, a spa and a casino, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing beach vacation with just the right amount of action.

W H E R E T O E AT A MEAL WITH A VIEW Make a reservation at Restaurant & Café Gouverneur de Rouville (2) to try one of Curaçao’s most famous regional specialties, Keshi Yena—chicken filled with cheese, prunes and pickled onion. The 18th-century building has a patio out front with sweeping ocean views, and an elegant courtyard in the back. ON THE RISE To rub shoulders with the locals, head to the historic Pietermaai neighbourhood (3). In the midst of a massive revitalization, this area is home to an eclectic mix of hip and lively restaurants, many of which have patios that spill out onto the street. Check out Latin-inspired Mundo Bizarro for live music and mojitos and settle into dinner at Ginger (4), an Asian-Caribbean fusion restaurant.

W H AT T O D O A LOOK BACK Visit the Museum Kurá Hulanda to learn about Curaçao and the sad, yet significant role slavery played in the island’s history. This museum also houses the largest collection of African art in the Caribbean. AN UNEXPECTED SURPRISE Stop by the Curaçao Winery (5), the Caribbean’s first, for a tour and a tasting. This new winery planted vines in spring 2014 and plans to bottle its first blends later this year. Until then, sample the wines from the owners’ other vineyard (in the Netherlands) and grab a snack on the sunny patio.

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families, and the Island has unusual activities like bungee trampolining and bungee jumping, ziplining and even tree-top obstacle courses. Walking and hiking are popular activities, from multi-day treks on the West Coast Trail in Pacific Rim National Park to relaxed rambles among giant Douglas fir trees in Cathedral Grove. The most ancient of these trees are more than 800 years old, and the largest exceeds nine metres in circumference. The mountainous spine that runs the length of Vancouver Island offers beautiful views and plenty of challenges for adventurers. The higher elevations are still snowy in March, but as the season eases toward summer climbing comes into season, with several technical and non-technical routes. In Strathcona Provincial Park near Port Alberni, the hardy can boat and hike to Della Falls, Canada’s highest waterfall, at 440 metres. If lower elevations are your preference, try going all the way underground—guided caving tours are family-friendly and unforgettable. Comox Valley is a popular destination for mountain bikers at all levels, who can explore the varied and well-maintained trails in Comox Valley, Campbell River and Hornby Island, independently or as part of a guided tour.

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VANCOUVER ISLAND IS AN AQUATIC PLAYGROUND WITH MORE THAN 3,000 KILOMETRES OF COASTLINE AND SOME 9,000 LAKES With lakes, rivers and seemingly endless coastline, no trip to Vancouver Island is complete without some time in or on the water. You’ll find an aquatic activity whether you’re most at home in a kayak or a powerboat, whether you

prefer to ride the waves or explore the depths. Surfing the year-round waves near Tofino and Ucluelet is a bucket-list activity for the sport’s enthusiasts. Stand-up paddleboarders frequent the Island’s calmer lakes and bays,

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Sidney by the Sea

Sidney, BC is the gateway to your Vancouver Island adventure. Below is a suggested itinerary for the perfect Spring or Summer day in this vibrant seaside town. To fully experience all that Sidney and the surrounding region has to offer you need to spend at least two days to soak it all in. Rich in history and surrounded in natural beauty, Sidney is the gateway to Vancouver Island. Complete with a vibrant boutique-shopping district (1) and many quaint dining options, you won’t know where to start. To complete the Sidney experience, Victoria Distillers, the only waterfront distillery on Vancouver Island will open in May 2016. Complete with a tasting room and cozy lounge with sweeping views of Mount Baker and the Salish Sea the distillery will impress even the most discerning libation connoisseur. The waterfront in Sidney offers many experiences including the Town’s sculpture walk (2) and historic walking tour. Be sure to visit with local fishermen as you stroll down the iconic Sidney fishing pier (3). You can also hop

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on a whale watching (4) or guided kayak tour right from the waterfront. If you want to visit the nearby wine region, you can do so on your way to the world-famous Butchart Gardens, only a 15-minute drive from Sidney. If you happen to be visiting during the summer season, you can enjoy a host of special events including the Sidney Street Market (Thursday nights May to September), Summer Sounds outdoor concerts (Sundays July & August) and the Torque Masters Car Show Extravaganza (August) just to name a few. Be sure to catch a show at Mary Winspear Centre (5), the art & culture hub of Sidney. Sidney is known as Canada’s only Booktown so be sure to peruse the 5 independent bookstores during your visit. If you are bringing little ones, the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre (6) aquarium offers a special hands-on experience not to be missed.

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wonder Vancouver Island is so ecologically rich. The Island is home to 200 types of migratory birds and more than 30 species of land mammal, including the Roosevelt elk—not to mention teeming marine life. Wildlife viewing is a favourite pastime here, from birding to bear-watching, and it’s not uncommon to spot eagles, orcas, otters, seals, sea lions, migratory birds and tide pool life all along Vancouver Island’s coast. Boat-based excursions let you watch bears from a safe distance, and you can spot black bears near Tofino or Campbell River.

The laid-back Ucluelet Aquarium in Pacific Rim National Park takes sea stars, kelpfish, abalone and other specimens from the waters of Barkley and Clayoquot Sounds, and returns them when the aquarium shuts for seasonal maintenance in December. Naturally, whale watching is a major activity on Vancouver Island, and several tour operators offer boat excursions to view grey whales, orcas and humpback whales from May through mid-October in Victoria and the North Island, and February through mid-October in Tofino and Ucluelet. If you’re lucky, you might spot a minke whale at world-renowned wildlifewatching site Telegraph Cove. The Pacific Rim Whale Festival, running March 12 to 27, celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2016. This event welcomes the arrival of some 20,000 grey whales as they make their way from the Baja Peninsula to Alaska’s Bering Strait. The festival features inspirational talks, interpretive walks, First Nations cultural workshops and more. Need more information? Visit Tourism Vancouver Island at vancouverisland.travel.

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Ireland’s oldest settlement, this city is where you’ll find the Viking Triangle.

Every March, Major League Baseball’s Cactus League descends on this state for spring training.

The Dune Preserve is a famous seaside bar and barbecue spot located on this island, a short ferry ride from St. Martin.

You’ll find an exciting variety of Vietnamese eateries in this city’s Dorchester neighbourhood.

Dunedin, in this U.S. state, is home to the Toronto Blue Jays’ spring training site.

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The headquarters of home-sharing powerhouse Airbnb are based in this city.

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At the Living Desert Zoo, in this city within Greater Palm Springs, kids have the opportunity to dig for dinosaur fossils.

The Dark ’n Stormy cocktail was invented here.

Zihuatanejo and this vacation hot spot are located just 6.5 kilometres apart along Mexico’s southern Pacific coastline.

This Canadian city is hosting the Juno Awards this month.

In September 2016, a brandnew soccer stadium is set to open in this popular Florida vacation spot.

The capital of Curaçao, this colourful destination is one of the few UNESCO World Heritage cities in the Caribbean.

Chelsea Hotel, located in this city, is considered the largest hotel in Canada.

Ybor City, a neighbourhood located in this Florida destination, is best known for its cigar-making past.

The Little Italy Mercato is a popular farmers’ market held every Saturday on West Cedar Street in this California city.

Chef Ned Bell, of YEW seafood + bar in this West Coast city, is lobbying to make March 18 Canada's Sustainable Seafood Day.

Pierre Trudeau’s famous birchbark canoe is on display at the Canadian Canoe Museum in this Ontario city.

This city’s Park restaurant serves, among other seafood options, snapper that has undergone acupuncture treatment.

This family-friendly spot on the East Coast is known as the Mini Golf Capital of the World.

Ireland's first School of Falconry can be found on the lush grounds of Ashford Castle, in this pretty city. Answers 1. WATERFORD, 2. ARIZONA, 3. ANGUILLA, 4. BOSTON, 5. FLORIDA, 6. SAN FRANCISCO, 7. PALM DESERT, 8. IXTAPA, 9. WILLEMSTAD, 10. TAMPA, 11. BERMUDA, 12. CALGARY, 13. ORLANDO, 14. TORONTO, 15. SAN DIEGO, 16. VANCOUVER, 17. PETERBOROUGH, 18. MONTREAL, 19. MYRTLE BEACH, 20. GALWAY.

Give yourself a point for each correct answer. If you get 13 or more, you really know your stuff. Nine to 12 is good. Eight or fewer means you have lots of travelling still to do!

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RYAN, LEAD, AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

SAFETY FEATURES 90 WHERE WE FLY 92 VACATIONS 96 MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ 90 NOTRE RÉSEAU 92 VACANCES 96

THIS MONTH AT WESTJET

Bring a buddy WestJet RBC® World Elite MasterCard‡ holders can now use their companion vouchers anywhere WestJet flies. Amenez un copain Dorénavant, les titulaires de la carte WestJet World Elite MasterCard‡ RBC® peuvent utiliser leurs bons pour compagnon sur tous les vols de WestJet.

CE MOIS-CI CHEZ WESTJET

Boston or bust Service between Toronto and Boston starts on March 15, 2016. Head to Beantown on one of our three daily WestJet Encore flights. En partance pour Boston WestJet Encore assurera la liaison entre Toronto et Boston trois fois par jour dès le 15 mars 2016.

For your safety WestJet’s safety features card has received a facelift. Check out how we’ve modernized this iconic aircraft piece and play along in a game of I Spy. Pour votre sécurité La fiche des mesures de sécurité de WestJet fait peau neuve. Voyez comme nous avons modernisé cette pièce emblématique et participez à un jeu d’espionnage.

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IN THE SEAT POCKET IN FRONT OF YOU DANS LA POCHETTE DU SIÈGE DEVANT VOUS

If you are a frequent flyer, the instructions to take out the safety features card and follow along while some very important information is reviewed should sound familiar. Graphically designed to ensure the safety-card information is accessible no matter what age a flyer is or which language they speak, safety feature cards have become synonymous with commercial airline travel and are coveted by aviation enthusiasts. As we welcome new aircraft into our fleet with new seat-back pockets, we had the perfect opportunity to redesign our safety features card. Like last year’s calendar, the previous one was dated. So, please reach into the seat pocket in front of you and follow along.

Les grands voyageurs connaissent bien les instructions relatives à la fiche des mesures de sécurité et les consignes très importantes qu’elle contient. Les fiches des mesures de sécurité sont conçues de manière graphique afin que tous les passagers les comprennent facilement, peu importe leur âge ou leur langue. Ces fiches font partie des voyages en avion, et les passionnés d’aviation les convoitent. Nous avons profité de la livraison de nouveaux appareils avec de nouvelles pochettes dans le dossier des sièges pour refaire notre fiche des mesures de sécurité. Tout comme le calendrier de l’an dernier, l’ancienne fiche était périmée. Prenez donc le temps de vous familiariser avec la nouvelle fiche et de suivre les instructions.

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REFORMATTED

Here are a few of the nostalgic items we did away with:

No longer with an accordion fold, the new card is larger with images on both sides.

Voici quelques articles nostalgiques dont nous nous sommes départis :

REFORMATÉE

La nouvelle fiche n’a plus de pli en chevrons; elle est plus grande avec des images des deux côtés. THE RADIO ICON

We love a retro beat box as much as the next person, but MP3 players and smart phones have made our music more portable.

LAMINATED

L’ICÔNE DE LA RADIO Nous aimons aussi les anciennes boîtes d’antan, mais la musique est devenue beaucoup plus portable avec les lecteurs MP3 et les téléphones intelligents.

This will help with the longevity of the card and reduce the number we need to print.

PLASTIFIÉE

Cette caractéristique assure une plus longue vie et réduit le nombre d’exemplaires à imprimer.

L’ICÔNE DE LA MALLETTE L’ancienne fiche contenait beaucoup de mallettes. Vous en verrez moins sur la nouvelle fiche, et certaines mallettes ont été remplacées par un appareil photo pour une meilleure conciliation travail-vie.

UPDATED With new equipment, the images better represent our current fleet.

MISE À JOUR

Les images représentent mieux les nouveaux appareils.

MODERNIZED Fewer pant suits and ties.

MODERNISÉE

Moins de complets-cravate.

THE BRIEFCASES ICON

We had a lot of briefcases on our previous safety features card. You’ll notice fewer of these work bags on the new card and some have even been replaced by a camera. A good work-life balance.

THE FLIP-PHONE ICON

Flip phones were sleek back in the day, but it’s time to fold them up. L’ICÔNE DU TÉLÉPHONE PLIABLE. Les téléphones pliables étaient considérés comme petits à l’époque, mais il est temps de les ranger.

THE LIGHTER ICON

Save those for a best-of concert in a town near you. L'ICÔNE DU BRIQUET Gardez-les pour un grand événement dans une ville près de chez vous.

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Where we fly

Yellowknife

Whitehorse

Fort McMurray

Fort St. John

Grande Prairie Terrace

Prince George

Edmonton

Calgary

Kamloops

WestJet is pleased to offer service to over 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. We serve many other destinations through our code-sharing agreements with some great airline partners. Go to westjet.com for details.

Kelowna Comox Vancouver Penticton Nanaimo Abbotsford Victoria

WestJet est fière de desservir plus de 100 villes en Amérique du Nord, en Amérique centrale, dans les Caraïbes et en Europe. Nous offrons également de nombreuses autres destinations par le biais de nos accords de partage de codes avec de superbes partenaires aériens. Rendez-vous à westjet.com pour en savoir plus. San Francisco Las Vegas Los Angeles Orange County - Anaheim San Diego

Palm Springs Phoe

Loreto

Lihue Honolulu

Cabo San Lucas Maui Kona

Our flights may change. Please visit westjet.com for the latest route and destination info. Nos vols peuvent changer. Veuillez visiter westjet.com pour les dernières nouvelles sur nos routes et destinations.

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Notre rĂŠseau

Glasgow Dublin London (Gatwick)

Saskatoon Regina

Brandon

Winnipeg

Deer Lake/Corner Brook Gander

Thunder Bay

St. John's Quebec City Montreal

Ottawa

Chicago

Charlottetown Sydney Fredericton Halifax

Moncton

Kitchener-Waterloo Toronto Hamilton London Windsor

Boston New York (LaGuardia) New York (JFK)

Nashville

enix

Myrtle Beach

Dallas-Fort Worth

Houston

Bermuda

Orlando Tampa Sarasota West Palm Beach Fort Myers Miami Fort Lauderdale Nassau

Mazatlan

to Vallarta

Varadero Merida

Manzanillo Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo

Santa Clara Cayo Coco Holguin

Providenciales Cancun Cozumel Puerto Plata Samana Grand Cayman Punta Cana Montego Bay La Romana San Juan Kingston

Huatulco Aruba Liberia

San Jose

Curacao

St. Martin Antigua St. Lucia Bridgetown Port of Spain

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OUR FLEET NOTRE PARC AÉRIEN WestJet operates a modern fleet comprised of Boeing 767-300, and the Boeing Next-Generation 737-600, 737-700 and 737-800 aircraft. WestJet Encore operates a fleet of Bombardier Q400 NextGen. WestJet exploite des appareils Boeing 767-300 modernes ainsi que des appareils Boeing 737-600, 737-700 et 737-800 de la nouvelle génération. WestJet Encore exploite des appareils Q400 de la prochaine génération de Bombardier.

BOEING 767-300 Seats Sièges 262 Engine Moteur General Electric CF6-80C2B6 Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 530 mph/850 kmph Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 43,000 ft./13,100m

Range Rayon d’action 5,904 miles/9,500 km Wingspan Envergure 167 ft./50.9 m Length Longueur 180 ft. 3 in./54.9 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 52 ft./15.8 m

BOEING 737-800 Seats Sièges 168 Engine Moteur GE/Snecma CFM56-7B Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 530 mph/850 kmph Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 41,000 ft./12,500 m

Range Rayon d’action 3,521 miles/5,667 km Wingspan Envergure 112 ft. 7 in./34.3 m Length Longueur 129 ft. 6 in./39.5 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 41 ft. 2 in./12.5 m

BOEING 737-700 Seats Sièges 130 Engine Moteur GE/Snecma CFM56-7B Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 530 mph/850 kmph Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 41,000 ft./12,500 m

Range Rayon d’action 3,800 miles/6,115 km Wingspan Envergure 112 ft. 7 in./34.3 m Length Longueur 110 ft. 4 in./33.6 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 41 ft. 2 in./12.5 m

BOEING 737-600 Seats Sièges 113 Engine Moteur GE/Snecma CFM56-7B Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 530 mph/850 kmph Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 41,000 ft./12,500 m

Range Rayon d’action 3,500 miles/5,635 km Wingspan Envergure 112 ft. 7 in./34.3 m Length Longueur 102 ft. 6 in./31.20 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 41 ft. 2 in./12.5 m

BOMBARDIER Q400 NEXTGEN Seats Sièges 78 Engine Moteur Pratt and Whitney 150A Cruise speed Vitesse de croisière 414 mph/667 kmph Maximum altitude Altitude maximale 25,000 ft./7,620 m

Range Rayon d’action 1,565 miles/2,519 km Wingspan Envergure 93 ft. 3 in./28.4 m Length Longueur 107 ft. 9 in./32.8 m Tail height Hauteur de la queue 27 ft. 5 in./8.36 m

SPECIAL LIVERIES LIVRÉES SPÉCIALES In collaboration with Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, we have two custom-painted aircraft. The first features Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice and our second features characters from Disney’s Frozen. Nous avons peint deux avions thématiques en association avec Walt Disney, Parks & Resorts. Le premier met en vedette Mickey Mouse en tant que l'Apprenti Sorcier et le second arbore les personnages de la Reine des Neiges de Disney.

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LOUNGES

SALONS

We’ve partnered with airport lounges to provide you with the perfect place to escape to. Lounge guests enjoy complimentary: • Light bites, including fresh fruit, vegetables, salty snacks and sweet treats. • A selection of tea, coffee, soft drinks, juice and alcoholic drinks.* • Wi-Fi, private work stations, TV, local newspapers and magazines.

Nous nous sommes associés avec des salons d’aéroport afin de vous offrir un endroit parfait pour vous évader. L’accès au salon vous offre les avantages suivants gratuitement : • Repas légers et grignotines, comprenant des fruits, légumes, collations salées et gâteries sucrées. • Sélection de thé, café, jus, boissons gazeuses et boissons alcoolisées.* • Service Wi-Fi, stations de travail privées, télévision, journaux locaux et magazines.

Location, location, location WestJet guests can access lounges in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Jamaica (Kingston and Montego Bay) and Dublin, Ireland**.

Emplacement, emplacement, emplacement Les invités de WestJet peuvent accéder aux salons d’aéroport à Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montréal, Québec, Kingston (Jamaïque), Montego Bay (Jamaïque) et Dublin (Irlande)**.

Relax with rewards WestJet Rewards members with available lounge passes have complimentary access.

Récompensez-vous tout en relaxant Les membres de Récompenses WestJet peuvent obtenir des laissezpasser leur donnant un accès gratuit aux salons.

No pass? No problem. Show your WestJet boarding pass to save up to 20 per cent off walk-in rates.

Pas de laissez-passer? Pas de problème. Les invités de WestJet économisent jusqu’à 20 pour cent sur le tarif à la porte en présentant une carte d’embarquement valide de WestJet.

Visit westjet.com/lounges to learn more. *Serving times may vary according to provincial liquor laws.

Visitez westjet.com/salons pour en savoir plus.

**Seasonal service.

* Les heures où les boissons alcoolisées sont servies peuvent varier selon les lois provinciales sur les boissons alcoolisées. ** Services saisonniers.

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VACATIONS VACANCES BOSTON

CHICAGO

BOSTON VS. CHICAGO

BOSTON CONTRE CHICAGO

BOTH UNIQUE AND AMAZING

Beantown or the Windy City—similar cities with distinctive identities. Which is best for you? Do you prefer:

Boston ou la ville des vents, des villes semblables aux identités bien distinctes. Laquelle vous convient le mieux? Préférez-vous :

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Boston clam chowder or Chicago deep dish pizza? Boston Pops or the Chicago Blues Fest? Bruins or Blackhawks? Red Sox or White Sox, Red Sox or Cubs? Patriots or Bears?

Whether you like your Sox red or white, both cities are great for an urban vacation with plenty to see and do. Check out our Boston vs. Chicago story on blog.westjet.com.

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la chaudrée de palourdes de Boston ou la pizza à la mode Chicago? les Boston Pops ou le Chicago Blues Fest? les Bruins ou les Blackhawks? les Red Sox ou les White Sox, les Red Sox ou les Cubs? les Patriots ou les Bears?

Peu importe vos préférences, ces deux villes sont incroyables pour des vacances urbaines et les attractions ne manquent pas. Lisez notre billet à blogue.westjet.com.

PHOTO BY ROCHELLE HEPWORTH

OUT THERE

C H E R R Y B L O S S O M S , VA N C O U V E R Nothing says spring like the evanescent blooms of the cherry blossom. Home to more than 40,000 Japanese cherry trees, Vancouver offers an array of pink and white sakura-filled vistas. The annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off on March 21, with the Cherry Jam Downtown Concert on March 24, and continues with illuminations, tree talks and epic walks under velvety canopies. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Diane Bolt

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