Weekendin Singapore Nov '13 | Issue 08 | Page 44

WeekendinFEATURE WeekendinFEATURE HOLIDAY VISA REQUIRENMENTS Singaporeans : No British/Australian/Other Passports : No VISA REQUIRENMENTS Singaporeans: No British/Australian/Other Passports: No TRAVEL ROUTE Singapore Changi Airport - New York (JFK) Halifax Airport FLIGHT ROUTE Singapore Changi Airport - Various Airports - Denver (DEN) - Telluride (TEX) FLIGHT PROVIDERS Singapore Airlines : Flight to New York (Direct) Emirates : Flight to New York (via Dubai) Qatar : Flight to New York (via Doha) FLIGHT PROVIDERS Singapore Airlines: Flight to Los Angeles LAX - Frontier Airlines flight to Denver. Emirates: Flight to Los Angeles LAX (via Dubai) - American Eagle flight to Denver. Qatar: Flight to Chicago ORD (via Doha) United Airlines flight to Denver CONNECTING FLIGHTS TO HELIFAX •Delta Airlines Blueberry Fields in Autumn A beautiful mountainous view The Rocky Mountains Travel to Nova Scotia From its 5-star golf resort, to the AAA 4-diamond hotels and country inns, Nova Scotia is perfect for today’s luxury traveller. The second smallest province in Canada, the area’s South Shore is one of its most popular, and was rated among the top coastal destinations in the world by National Geographic. Annapolis, Halifax, Guysburough and Wolfville are some other favourite locations in Nova Scotia. To get to this luxury spot, you’ll have to fly to Halifax and travel by automobile to Nova Scotia upon arrival. Salty sea air, the best calamari, a unique pride of Celtic bands, and the amazing view of hundreds of tall ships await you in Nova Scotia. There is a local casino for those looking to try their luck, and for the ladies a down-to-seaside shopping district is also available. If you’re looking for an extravagant dining experience, look to the waterfront restaurants where some of the world’s best culinary chefs serve you the best seafood Weekendin 42 money can afford. If you’re seeking adventure in the comfort of a quiet paradise, Annapolis Royal is the place for you. In this secluded location, Bed and Breakfasts guests are treated like royalty, and travellers are a short distance away from local attractions. These include Upper Clements Park for the nature-scene lovers, the Dogby Scallop Fleet, and the local museums. If you travel in August, you may be able to catch the city’s birthday celebrations, which includes the Natal Day Parade that is open to all. For those interested in history, a must do is the Graveyard Tour whereby a tour guide brings you on a late night excursion and fills you in on stories about the Annapolis Royal area and its people. Cape Brenton has six spectacular golf courses for the avid golfer, and a Celtic Shores Coastal Trail for bikers and trekkers alike. This location DOMESTIC FLIGHTS TO TELLURIDE •Great Lakes Aviation A cable car ride up beautiful Telluride moutain Maine is perfect for the sporty, and many hikers love Cape Brenton as it gives you a good workout while taking in the breathtaking views. Visitors often get side-tracked to the Louisbourg Fortress, or Cape Brenton Highlands National Park which holds some of the most celebrated scenery in North America. Fundy Shore and Annapolis Valley are other popular locations. The adventurous choose to visit locations such as the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meanwhile the more laid-back visitors with excellent taste can take a Wine Tour or a side-trip down to Old Town Lunenburg. Fly fishing in the valley If you’ve heard of Telluride, it is most likely that you’re an avid hiker, skier or just an overall outdoorsman. While it has long been hailed a top ski destination in the world, Telluride also has wonderful luxuries that come with the isolation and beauty of being high up in the wilderness of the mountains. One of the most famous attractions that brings visitors to this fantastic location is Bridal Veil Falls. This stunning waterfall is 365 feet in length, and is the tallest free falling fall in Colorado. Atop its black hoodoo rocks is a charming Alpine cottage, which together with the falls creates a spectacular and unforgettably picturesque scene. Almost any place in Telluride is worth snapping a photo of, but Bridal Veil Falls, along with other natural wonders like Black Bear Pass, Town Park, San Miguel River are said to be ‘the’ places to visit for photo opportunities. If you’re looking for more of an excursion of the mind than the body, then Telluride Historical Travel to Museum is a local attraction you will not want to miss. You’ll be able to see step by step how Telluride went from being famous for mining, to being famous for skiing. The museum itself is in an old hospital, and includes some mining equipment that visitors will find fascinating. If you’re looking for a more intensive history lesson, there is