A Playground For Grown-Ups
in your head saying “this is lovely but I could be anywhere” and the question “am I really experiencing anything during my valuable holiday time?” We are not suggesting that beach and pool holidays are not wonderful - they are and they serve a great purpose, but the idea that it’s not truly a holiday unless you are spending every day on a sun-lounger is somewhat archaic. T e fact is that our world is more accessible than it has ever been, opening up so many possibilities, and we shouldn’t forget that we are by nature inquisitive creatures. T e world is literally an open map, so by
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defi nition your holiday options are numerous. Your chosen destination should be a refl ection of the things you enjoy and the experiences you haven’t yet had the opportunity to try. One destination which encompasses an overwhelming choice of experiences is Canada, and the location where you can do it all whilst surrounded by breath-taking vistas is the province of Alberta. A destination where sprawling woodlands, impressive mountains and elegant, turquoise lakes, rub shoulders with cool, cosmopolitan cities. Embark on a winter adventure, from world class skiing, dog sled racing and snowboarding to exploring snow covered towns that wouldn’t look out of place in a snow-
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here is no doubt about it – it is a dilemma. It starts with just a sneaky niggling which you simply shrug off , followed by a small voice
globe. Take a summer adventure, packed with hiking, biking and golfi ng. Zip-line through lush forests and raft the waterways. Welcome to Alberta - better known as a playground for grown-ups.
Only in T e Rockies Close your eyes and imagine peace and
serenity, the kind that you can only experience when you’re surrounded by miles and miles of protected national parks. Once you’re here with your eyes wide open, the serenity is amplifi ed by the visual magnifi cence of dazzling snow- capped mountain peaks, lush green meadows, shocking-blue lakes and what appear to be never-ending forests; barely softened by the sound of cascading waterfalls, trickling streams and gentle breezes. T e euphoric feeling of being in T e Rocky Mountains cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world. Only Mother Nature could create something quite this perfect. Sitting within the mountains, Banff
National Park’s natural beauty makes a perfect destination at any time of year. Downtown Banff is a pretty town, fi lled with quaint shops, cafes, restaurants and bars and is surrounded by a wide selection of accommodations ranging from castle-like hotels within the park to modern lodges in the centre of town. T is national park has a huge selection of activities to choose from throughout both warmer and winter months. Skiing, snowboarding, walking, hiking, biking, canoeing and golfi ng
are common place, in addition to an array of unique activities and adventures. One of our particular favourites is heli-hiking, with a choice of three or six night escapes. You are transported high above the Columbia Mountain Range, over lakes, glaciers, forests
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