I'm sitting in my beautiful room at the Prince George Hotel - waiting for my breakfast to be brought to me, and reflecting on what a remarkable holiday this has been. Want you to know your attention to detail has not gone unnoticed,you made EVERYTHINGwe did extra special! So far beyond anything I expected. I'll be talking about this trip for a very long time. Carol from Tennessee
Nova Scotia is one of a few remaining places in the world where it's still possible to find solitude, combined with a sense of remoteness and being surrounded by a profound history. This ethereal peninsula in Canada's Atlantic Coast is both sophisticated and wild. The kaleidoscopically changing scenery turns from the rugged uplands of Cape Breton Highlands, with their richly scented forests and windswept, rocky shores, to the natural wonders like the Bay of Fundy where the world's highest tides rise and fall, to the bucolic inland orchards and pretty vineyards of Annapolis Valley, the vibrant arts scene, quaint pubs, live theatre and intriguing street life in historic Halifax.
The Cape Breton National Park and its Cabot Trail offer some of the best outdoor adventures: sea-kayaking and hiking, but also many opportunities to view amazing natural wonders and wildlife. You can observe the Atlantic puffins, seals and whales in their natural habitat while kayaking, watch bald eagles soaring overhead and pass a moose on your hiking path.
Nova Scotia has the extravagant variety of natural landscapes. Its charming waterfront towns and scenic landscapes reveal a rich cultural heritage: from the Aboriginal Mi'kmaq people with their mystical spirituality, to the intrepid French settlers, the Acadians with their rich culture, to the Gaelic Scotts with their lively Celtic music. Throughout Nova Scotia, the past is truly present.
While staying in Halifax, you'll explore the historic city with its vibrant waterfront and watch the coast light up at night as you stroll along the harbor. You'll be impressed with the power and beauty of the ocean crashing and spraying over the rocks of Peggy's Cove and along the Mahone Bay. Visit the historic town of Lunenberg, a World Heritage Site, and gain the appreciation for its rich seafaring heritage.
While in Cape Breton, take a whale watching boat tour, sail to Bird Island to see Atlantic puffins, cormorants, seals and bald eagles. Hike the Skyline Trail, suspended between the ocean and the sky, while staying at a luxurious lodge with spa services and excellent restaurants;
You will stay in stylish boutique hotels and dine in carefully selected fine restaurants, featuring the remarkable fresh Atlantic seafood and regional specialties, including the best scallops and lobster in the world!
Additional costs may include: optional single supplement, optional travel insurance, some meals not on the itinerary, optional guide and driver tips, optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary, airport transfers, telephone charges, room service, laundry, personal expenses.
DATES August 13 - 20, 2010 8 Days / 7 Nights Tour starts and ends in Halifax COST $1,995 per person/double occupancy $550 single supplement - optional $245 additional day / per room - optional
RECOMMENDED READING
- Andrew Hempstead
- John MacIntyre, Martha Walls
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
- Peter N. Coleman
