Travel
By Martin Eccott
Terrific Toronto
If you’re looking for a city break that’s slightly off the beaten track , then
why not consider Toronto. A six-hour flight will get you to this sophisticated
Canadian city, with its endless sights, attractions and shopping malls.
This might be a city filled with
skyscrapers - including the world’s
tallest freestanding building – but
Toronto also boasts remarkable
architecture, lush and expansive
parks and gardens, and miles and
miles of beaches, boardwalks and
bluffs. This is a nature-loving city
that even gives every tree its own
number, just to ensure its growth
and protection!
Described as a marvel of balance.
Toronto’s charm is the way it cradles
the space and calm of nature in the
midst of such a vibrant, fast-paced
metropolis. In the space of an hour,
you can explore the waterfront,
stroll through a park and then get
swept up in a bustling crowd in
amongst the array of shops and
marketplaces.
A word of advice though: walking
shoes are a must if you want to
experience the city from the outside
in.
However, there’s plenty more
to keep you busy away from the
downtown core as well. To the
east, you’ll find the wonderfully
bohemian Toronto Beaches, and to
the west, Niagara Falls – one of the
Seven Wonders of the World. North
of the city, you’ll find an array of ski
hills, hiking trails and wilderness
adventures.
And when you’re hungry, Toronto’s
incredible tally of 7,000 restaurants
reflect
tastes,
cultures
and
ingredients from around the world
– all delivered with a distinctive
Toronto flair. From upmarket to
home cooking, you’ll find dining
experiences
and culinary
adventures
to
satisfy
every taste.
With the
city’s wealth
of theatre,
attractions,
museums,
art galleries,
theme
parks,
markets
- and even
its
very
own islands
there’s
plenty
to
pack into
your personal Toronto itinerary
– whether you like to pre-plan or
discover as you go.
Holiday details: Call Regent Travel on 01983 863013
The package below includes 7 nights at the 4 Star Delta
Chelsea Hotel in Toronto. Flights from London Gatwick
flying to Toronto. Prices may be subject to change.
Pricing
Adult Price
£798.00
Taxes/Fees/Charges
£92.82
Fuel Surcharge
£140.00
Total cost
£1030.82
Price includes flights and accommodation. Taxes
and fuel surcharges are subject to change and
will be confirmed at the time of booking.
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EXCURSIONS
Being just 1 ½ hours from Toronto, Niagara is an ideal
location for a 2nd Centre holiday or day excursion.
Picture Left: 4 Star Delta Chelsea Hotel
Picture above: The Maid of the Mist by Niagara Falls.
Maid of the Mist
This is the trip that I would recommend for Niagara Falls as you actually
get so close to the waterfalls you have a spray mist from the falls drench
you. Not only do you have the mist to contend with you also have the
swell of the boat which adds to the adventure!. Great fun for all.
This is extremely wet and the boat does rock a lot, there is limited seating
so please be aware.
Behind the Falls
Here you get the chance to actually walk directly ‘behind the falls’. After
you descend to the lower levels, by access of a short lift trip, you are
suddenly hit by the deafening thunder that you encounter. Mother nature
shows her awesome power and you begin to appreciate the ferocious force
of this natural wonder.
Ponchos are given out for your protection if required and having been there
I would thoroughly recommend it, even if you do look silly. There is a good
viewing platform close enough to the Falls, but at a safe enough distance.
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