Here’s a rare opportunity to combine two wonderful, but entirely different, Eastern Canada vacation experiences in one unforgettable adventure. Ideal for couples, families or anyone who prefers to travel independently.  Featuring the four-star resort Fairmont Chateau Montebello and the Fairmont Kenauk wildlife reserve in a rustic cabin on a private lake.

At the luxurious log-and-stone Chateau Montebello (located midway between Montreal and Ottawa), you can enjoy horseback riding, biking and a beautiful spa.  

One of North America’s largest and longest-established private fish and game reserves, Kenauk has more than 70 lakes and 100 square miles of carefully protected wildlife habitat, truly a sportsman’s paradise.  A comfortable home away from home; a charming cabin on a private lake.  We can arrange, a nature guide for a half-day wildlife walk.  Canoeing and private tours of the Kenauk Hatchery can also be arranged.

Contact James TravelPOINTS for more details on this unique Eastern Canada adventure 1-800-538-7461, www.travelpoints.com.

Jan Geiser, cruise specialist, with James TravelPoints and her husband recently cruised to Canada & New England onboard the Caribbean Princess for a beautiful North American fall foliage cruise.

Our cruise began sailing from the Brooklyn Terminal in New York.  We were fortunate to enjoy our sailaway on a bright, sunny afternoon.  We had great views of Manhattan and also the Statue of Liberty on our departure.  One of the most fascinating experiences in sailing from New York is the passage under the Verrazano Bridge.  Will the height of the ship clear the bridge?  Well we did with just inches to spare!

Our first day of our cruise was At Sea.  We were able to enjoy a relaxing day onboard the beautiful Caribbean Princess exploring all that the ship had to offer.  The next day we were in Halifax, Nova Scotia where we opted to take a tour to Peggy’s Cove to visit the quaint town and most visited lighthouse on the East Coast.  The day was perfect albeit windy but so typical of the setting.

Our next port of call was Saint John, New Brunswick.  Here we took an excursion to St. Martin’s and the Bay of Fundy.  The day was spectacular for viewing the Fall colors and countryside.  Our tour included a light lunch of seafood chowder before we were able to walk the beach and visit the sea caves.

Our stop in St. Martin’s provided a photo opportunity to capture the sight of the two covered bridges…the only place in North America to do so.  Bar Harbor, Maine was our next port.  Unfortunately, the morning was rainy and foggy but we were able to visit Acadia National Park and enjoy some of the magnificent coastal views.  We made it to the summit of Cadillac Mountain; however, our brief stop was in total fog.  Upon return to Bar Harbor we enjoyed a typical Lobster bake consisting of steamed mussels, excellent whole Maine lobster and all of the accompaniments, including a fresh Maine blueberry dessert.  Our afternoon in Bar Harbor proved to be sunny and once again, we were able to stroll in town and enjoy beautiful fall foliage along the waterfront.

We were off to Boston where numerous sightseeing options were available.  We visited the city and Quincy Market on another lovely Fall day in New England.  Last day of our cruise was spent in Newport, Rhode Island.  We enjoyed the 10-mile Ocean Drive before returning to Newport for time on our own.  We visited St. Mary’s Parish Church where Jacqueline Bouvier and John Fitzgerald Kennedy were married.  We strolled the waterfront enjoying another beautiful, sunny day with vistas of sailboats in the harbor.

If you haven’t been to this part of North America, as was the case for us, I would highly recommend that you consider making this trip.  We thoroughly enjoyed this exciting and engaging escape in both Canada and New England. 

Please call Jan — James TravelPoints International — 800-274-0436X231, www.travelpoints.com.  I would love to discuss Canada/New England travel options with you! 

As you ponder great vacations consider these golf destination that offer beautiful scenery, activities you and your spouse can enjoy together and an atmosphere that is “Par Excellence”.  James TravelPOINTS has some ideas for destinations that offer unique features to explore new frontiers. 

Los Cabos, Mexico
Las Ventanas Al Paraiso is on the “Hot List of the World’s Top New Hotels and Resort” reported by Conde’ Nast Traveler’s 1998.  Las Ventanas is located minutes away to one of Cabo’s four championship golf courses along with a beautiful beach and colorful surroundings.  Las Ventanas offers luxurious accommodations, roof-top terraces, a private spa and more.  A perfect way to spend a long weekend or week.

Jasper, Canada
Come stay and play at Jasper Park Lodge, the grande dame of Canadian lodges, and you’ll enjoy this spectacular golf vacation.  The 18-hole, championship, Stanley Thompson-designed course is nestled in the majestic Canadian Rockies, along picturesque Lac Beauvert, an unforgettable environment in which to perfect your game.  Packages include two nights in a mountainview suite, with fireplace, two rounds of golf, breakfast and dinner daily and much more. 

Cruise and Golf
Golf and Cruising is not a new idea but an idea that has changed for the better.  Today, many cruise lines and specialty travel companies offer a wide range of cruises with golf options.  Whether you want to play or just watch, it’s now easy to cruise to some great golf destinations anywhere in the world.  Passengers have the opportunity play some of the world’s most beautiful golf courses and enjoy all the amenities cruising offers, from outstanding cuisine to great entertainment.  Other advantages offered by a golf-cruise combination include unpacking just once, visiting multiple destinations and golf courses in one trip.  If you want a vacation on a ship and on the links, cruise offers both with their new shoreside golf program.  With guaranteed tee times at top golf resorts, cruise guest is offered an excellent combination of golf and cruising. Most of the new golf program includes green fees for scheduled rounds of golf, roundtrip transfers between the ship and course, carts, pull carts and or caddies. A perfect selection of golf blended with a relaxing cruise.  Give James TravelPOINTS a call for designing your perfect golf or fun destination gets away, 1-800-538-7461, www.travelpoints.com.