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BUCKET LIST
2020
Get ready to be
inspired by these
trending travel
experiences.
By Karen Leiva
Lemur in Madagascar
It’s 2020 and the new decade brings MADAGASCAR:
LEMURS AND BEYOND
exciting new travel trends and
Who could resist a lemur’s cute face
opportunities for all of us – whether and big eyes? If you want to see
it’s wellness, adventure, or ultimate the famed ring-tailed lemur with its
luxury that you seek. Check out our fox-like face and black-and-white tail
in its natural habitat, they can only
top picks for extraordinary experiences
be found in one place – Madagascar.
from around the world. And while lemurs are notorious, there
is a lot more to Madagascar than
ICY EXPEDITIONS just animal encounters, inspiring
Polar cruising continues to top many G Adventures to name this African
bucket lists in 2020, and ultra-luxe cruise island as one of its top destinations
lines are responding to the demand for to see in 2020. G Adventures’ 14-day
these extraordinary sailings with new ships itinerary, Highlights of Madagascar,
and innovations. Lindblad Expeditions is part of its Jane Goodall Collection,
has a new specialized polar ship, the a suite of journeys inspired by wildlife,
National Geographic Endurance, built the environment – and blessed by
with patented X-BOW® key to its design the world-renowned primatologist.
with wave-slicing action, promising to In between forest hikes, hitting the
deliver an extremely smooth ride even in beach, and lemur trekking, you’ll get
the adverse conditions you might expect to experience local life, staying at
on a polar cruise. Itineraries in 2020 aboard a community guesthouse and dining
the National Geographic Endurance include with a local family. There is also a visit
sailings in Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, to the Soa Zara Tree Planting Project,
Greenland, Iceland, and the Russian Arctic. supported by G Adventures to create
a green corridor and help protect the
Norwegian exploration cruise line Hurtigruten biodiversity of Isalo National Park.
recently unveiled its new hybrid polar ship,
MS Roald Amundsen. The state-of-the-art vessel
features new and environmentally sustainable
hybrid technology to reduce fuel consumption.
Find out more about this incredible new ship
Polar bear near Svalbard, Norway
in the story, Sustainable Antarctica, on page 48.
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SUSTAINABLE LUXURY
On the rugged and remote shores of Newfoundland,
the Fogo Island Inn has been capturing the attention
of the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Justin Trudeau.
The inn has 29 rooms that feature floor-to-ceiling
windows with majestic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
At the Fogo Island Inn, details are everything, from the
incredible design to the handmade traditional furniture
and quilts in the rooms. Expect to take gourmet meals
in a stunning dining room with more wall-to-ceiling
views of the Atlantic – in the spring, look for icebergs
known to drift past. Executive Chef Jonathan Gushue,
a Newfoundlander, serves up local specialties – cod
cheeks, caribou, and crab – elevated to fine dining.
The Fogo Island Inn is a social enterprise with all profits
being directed into its charity, Shorefast, which is
dedicated to supporting the local economy and
preserving the island’s unique culture. Getting to
Fogo Island is half the fun; most people fly to Gander,
made famous in the Come From Away musical, and
take a ferry across to Fogo Island, but there is an option
Fogo Island Inn’s Dining Room Fogo Island Inn Nile River
to charter a plane or helicopter directly to the inn.
McKinley Chalet Resort
©Holland America Line
ANCIENT RUINS, RICH CULTURE
While many travellers tend to view
Jordan as an add-on to other trips
in Israel and Egypt, this is a missed
opportunity. With incredible history
and stunning natural environments
to explore, it’s worth slowing down and
spending time in Jordan beyond the
country’s top sites: The Dead Sea and
Petra. Insight Vacations has a dedicated
seven-day Jordan itinerary that takes
guests to the ruins of Jerash, to Mount A different kind of land
Nebo for views of Moses’ Promised and sea experience can
Land, and onto the Wadi Rum desert to be found with Cunard
experience Bedouin hospitality. You’ll which offers its guests an
also have a chance to meet with and opportunity to experience
purchase special hand-crafted the Rocky Mountaineer in
souvenirs from the women of the Iraq Canada before boarding
Al-Amir Women’s Cooperative near in Vancouver. Spend two
Amman – the program is supported or three days aboard the
by The TreadRight Foundation, luxurious train with
View of glaciers on an Alaskan cruise ©Holland America Line
The Travel Corporation’s not-for-profit guaranteed spectacular
(which Insight Vacations is a part of). TWO BUCKET LIST ITEMS, Mixed itineraries ensure you see all the scenery as you travel
Here, local women make a living by ONE ADVENTURE highlights of an Alaska cruise – Juneau, through the Canadian
crafting beautiful pottery pieces, For so many of us, an Alaskan cruise to see Glacier Bay, and more – plus, you get to Rockies. Onboard an
handmade olive oil soaps, and paper the glaciers and fjords, and experience spend time in Denali National Park. Alaskan cruise with Cunard,
products. It’s also a great place to take remote wilderness, is high on our bucket Holland America Line guests stay at expect white-glove
lunch, made by the women. lists. For the best of both worlds, try an McKinley Chalet Resort, spend time in the service, gourmet dining,
Alaskan cruise with a land and sea journey, Denali Square Complex, and do Tundra and a treasure trove of
like Holland America Line’s nine to 14-day Wilderness Tours in search of bears, exciting excursions in
Petra, Jordan ©Insight Vacations
Denali Land + Sea cruise tours. moose, and Dall sheep. each port.
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U N I Q U E
Flight of
Adare Manor FANCY By Nicole Trilivas
With a program of country pursuits that includes falconry, archery, and shooting, Ireland’s
extraordinary Adare Manor has no intention of leaving its aristocratic ancestry in the past.
“Don’t worry; she’s a real sweetheart,” he tells me, and
his natural serenity seems to spill over onto both Saoirse
up to eight different species of raptor,” says Willie Forde,
Head of Adare Manor Activities (and father of Liam Forde).
and me. Once my shoulders unclench from around my “The experience we provide encompasses multiple aspects
ears and I relax, I can truly understand her majesty: It’s of falconry from education on the conservation of wild
Saoirse is formidable. She has the kind of unblinking, remarkable to see an animal like this up close – especially species to education on the species themselves, and also
ice-white stare of a mean headmistress, and I’m in no here, in the emerald woods encircling the castle-like flying demonstrations with a wide variety of raptor species,
rush to get to know her better – especially not after Adare Manor. such as owls, hawks, falcons, and eagles.”
she frees a crystal-shattering screech. But despite
The luxurious Adare Manor is a five-star neo-Gothic Saoirse is only one of 25 different birds of prey in Adare Manor’s
my initial trepidation about coming eye-to-eye with
masterpiece of a hotel with plenty of genteel activities aviary. With 17 different species, it has the widest variety
a female American Bald Eagle with a six-foot wingspan,
on offer, including archery, golf, fishing, horse riding, clay of birds in a luxury hotel in Ireland. “Falconry provides an
Liam Forde, Adare Manor’s Resident Falconer, quickly
pigeon, and game shooting – but falconry is among the escape from everyday life and gives a sense of something
puts me at ease.
most popular. “Our falconry experience is pretty unique much more ancient, which is probably why it strikes a chord
namely because our guests get to meet and handle with many people,” says Willie.
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U N I Q U E
Liam Forde with an open-winged American Bald Eagle
©Nicole Trilivas
Writer Nicole Trilivas with a female Golden Eagle
©Nicole Trilivas
of the birds are untethered to “free fly” around the forest.
The whole experience takes a little over an hour, but the
exhilarating effect of watching birds of prey soar through
the dewy forest lasts much longer.
Adare’s program of country pursuits is certainly one of
its biggest draws – but there are plenty more reasons to
visit the 104-room noble estate. After a multi-million-euro
refurb in 2017, which took 18 months, the once-ancestral
home of the Earl of Dunraven built in the 1800s is now
Ireland’s most impressive hotel with an unshakable Irish
identity – not to mention insurmountable luxury. Expect
show-stopping common rooms like the hallowed,
tapestry-draped and sun-flooded Gallery, which will
make you feel like you’re having breakfast in a medieval
library. (Don’t miss the honey, which is collected from
the estate’s own honeybee hives.) Guestrooms possess
unstuffy-but-stately interiors by Kim Partridge Interiors,
a firm known for comfortable residential work with
a personal, warm touch. There’s also a soothing spa
It’s also a quintessentially Irish pursuit: “Falconry has with bespoke treatments based on Ireland’s age-old
always existed in Ireland in some capacity. There is, no Celtic traditions.
doubt, an increase in the sport. I believe this can be partly
Adare Manor proudly holds Limerick’s first Michelin-star for
attributed to more widespread awareness in conservation
The Oak Room. Championing sustainable seafood (some
and the reintroduction of birds of prey in Ireland,
particularly the Golden Eagle and the White-Tailed Sea
even sourced onsite from the River Maigue); local game OUR AGENCY EXCLUSIVE*
like Tipperary quail; and seasonal and foraged ingredients, Book your stay at Adare Manor with us and get:
Eagle. Modern falconry in Ireland is very much alive and
Head Chef Michael Tweedie is emblematic of Ireland’s • Welcome amenity
well, [and] many falconers privately own hawks and falcons.”
newly redefined modern gastronomic scene. • Full Irish breakfast for two daily
The falconry experience starts in Adare Manor’s
Of course, it’s impossible not to mention Adare Manor’s • Historical tour of the Manor House
well-groomed walled garden, which sits within the
state-of-the-art golf course designed by Tom Fazio. • Free Wi-Fi
property’s 840 acres. Liam presents eight raptors from all
Elegantly landscaped around the charming River Maigue • Upgraded room at time of check-in when available
around the world. One of Adare Manor’s most exceptional
and clusters of colossal oaks and leafy cedars, Adare Manor • Early check-in when available
birds is Che, an almost cartoonishly cute Mexican Striped
will be the host of the Ryder Cup golf tournament • Late check-out when available
Owl, which is the only one of its kind in the country. Each
in 2026. (The onsite excitement is palpable – even now.) *Terms & Conditions apply.
keen-eyed bird has a unique personality; there’s something
sharp, smart, and primal behind the eyes. Using heavy Whether you come for falconry, food, or golf, Adare
leather gloves called gauntlets, Liam lets the birds perch on Manor is a property of many charms that’s not afraid
guests’ arms during these sessions and, then, one or two of reinvention – but still respects its heritage.
Adare Manor ©Nicole Trilivas
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Adventure in the Canadian Rockies! This journey brings you to Scattered like emeralds, the islands of French Polynesia
stunning mountain towns with stays in Banff and Lake Louise. and the South Pacific are unmatched in their allure.
Enjoy a trip to the Columbia Icefields and a helicopter tour The m/s Paul Gauguin is an intimate 326-guest luxury
through the soaring peaks of the Rockies. vessel designed to cruise these storied isles. The Gauguin
offers an all-inclusive, authentic experience of Polynesia.
Come discover how we make every voyage a masterpiece.
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COGNAC
A REFINED FRENCH SPIRIT
By Amber Gibson
The noblest of French brandies, cognac is A symbol of French luxury for centuries, cognac
continues to inspire bartenders around the world
more versatile than you might think – and today. It’s the spirit of choice in classic cocktails like
Cognac, France, is a beautiful agritourism the French 75, Sidecar, and Sazerac.
destination to visit any time of year. If you’re curious to learn more about the drink, Cognac
is a beautiful region and easily accessible via train from
Paris. In just a few hours, you’re far from the city, north
Charente River in Cognac, France
of Bordeaux, in a peaceful landscape that’s home to
more vines than people.
Summer is the busy tourist season, but the Cognac
experience in winter is more intimate and exclusive
since visitors can see first-hand the distilling process.
By law, distilling may only occur from November
through March in order to preserve the quality of
the grape juice.
FAMOUS COGNAC HOUSES
The four biggest cognac houses that you’ll find are
Hennessy, Martell, Rémy Martin, and Courvoisier.
All have tours available to the public, but it’s
Courvoisier that has the strongest French heritage.
Visit the museum at its chateau and learn how it was
the imperial supplier to Napoleon’s court and served
at the Eiffel Tower inauguration in 1889. Courvoisier
Courvoisier Cognac House
offers some pretty special tasting experiences too,
allowing guests to bottle their own eau de vie straight
French 75 cocktail with a lemon twist
from the barrel to bring home. This precious juice
hasn’t yet been blended and is something you can’t
find in stores. It’s quite strong though, so consider UNDERSTANDING THE LABELS it can be called cognac. In VS (Very Special) cognac,
sipping it over ice or mixing it with tonic or ginger ale Cognac has been producing spirits since the 16th century the youngest eau de vie is at least two years old – this
in a refreshing cocktail. when the Dutch introduced the process of brandy category is most popular. Eau de vie in V.S.O.P. (Very
distillation; a process the French refined with double Superior Old Pale) is at least four years old. In X.O. (Extra
At the Tonnellerie Doreau cooperage, a team of
distillation. The traditional spirit from Western France has Old) cognac, the youngest eau de vie must be aged for at
strong local men work year-round to craft oak barrels
been protected as an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée least 10 years, making it the most complex of the bunch,
for aging cognac, wine, and bourbon. It’s a noisy and
(AOC) since the 1930s. That means cognac can only be and more suitable for sipping and savouring as opposed
hectic assembly line environment, but the freshly
produced in the 186,000-acre Cognac region, almost to mixing in cocktails. As cognac ages, the fresh, fruity
toasted barrels smell like a bakery at Christmas. It’s
always from the Ugni Blanc grape. Brandy, on the other flavours of apples and pears transition to stone fruit,
a true team effort between grape growers, distillers,
hand, encompasses any spirit distilled from fruit juice. vanilla and finally gingerbread and candied orange notes.
master blenders, and coopers to create Cognac’s
liquid gold. Freshly distilled eau de vie (the spirit before it is aged) For those allergic to sulfites, cognac is safe since it cannot
must be aged a minimum of two years in oak before be distilled from wine that contains added sulfites.
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WILD CANADA:
THE
YUKON
A place where adventures
happen, and humans can come
face-to-face with untamed
nature to find themselves.
By Katherine Brodsky I have to confess, my idea of an adventure
has less to do with jumping off cliffs and
airplanes and more to do with exploring
cobblestone side streets and quirky cafés,
armed with a GPS and a healthy data plan.
But when the wild calls to you, you answer.
A bit of bug spray and a bear spray canister
don’t hurt either. Kluane National Park
When Jack London first headed over to picturesque Slim’s River Valley. King’s Throne is approximately
the Yukon’s Dawson City in 1897, he, like 4,700 feet to the summit, taking hikers through a forest
many other dreamers, was eager to try and an old glacial moraine with views of Kathleen Lake
his luck at the gold rush game. Although and the Auriol Range at the end. The relatively remote
his book, The Call of the Wild, still inspires Tombstone Territorial Park, which takes you into subalpine
many visitors to the region to this very terrain with majestic views, is worth a visit too and can be
day, nowadays, they are looking to find a great place to set up camp. You can even opt to follow
something else amongst the region’s the trail by horseback.
fireweed – themselves.
Inside Kluane National Park and Reserve is where you’ll
You see, the Yukon, even in the face of find Canada’s highest mountains, including Mount Logan,
modernity, offers visitors a different kind considered to be one of the world’s biggest. The Slim’s River
Northern Lights in the Yukon
of experience. Still wild at heart, its West Trail offers a trek through the park to the summit filled
untamed landscapes pit men (and women) with river crossings, wildlife spotting, wetland marshes and
against nature. Some choose to tackle the breathtaking views.
temperamental Yukon River, camping along
But there’s plenty of more family-friendly and less athletically
the way. Others dare to survive unmarked
rigorous activities to partake in as well, like taking a walk in
hiking trails and the wild animals they
Dawson City, a Klondike National Historic Site that retains
encounter on their path, including grizzly
its old-school looks and charm, or gold panning in the
bears, lynx, mountain sheep, and moose.
Yukon River. For many, driving along the Dempster Highway
While from a distance, they can be rather
is a bucket-list item worth checking off. For those who want
photogenic, up-close and caught off-guard,
to come face-to-face with Arctic foxes, lynx, caribou, and wood
they can be dangerous. But the Yukon is
bison, a visit to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve is in short order.
where humans and wildlife intersect, and
In wintertime, there’s no better way to explore than dog
often the payoff is priceless.
sledding through the wilderness.
In the Yukon, there’s no shortage of
And just because you can’t climb the highest peaks, it doesn’t
mountains to climb and peaks to reach,
mean that you can’t get a front-seat view of giants like
with about 80 per cent of it being sheer
mounts Vancouver, Logan, Steele, and Saint Elias by taking
wilderness – some well-trodden, the rest,
a flight-seeing tour.
unmarked. There’s no mistaking: This is
the backcountry. Sheep Creek offers a day Then there’s that one thing that’s sure to satisfy anyone:
Yukon River
hike that pays off with a view into the Watching the Northern Lights in the land of everlasting sunsets.
Canadian lynx
22 | EXTRAORDINARY EXP ER IEN C ES EX T RAORDINARY E XPE RIE NCE S | 23An unforgettable voyage from one exotic Explore some of the world’s most sacred sites
metropolis to another awaits. while making time for the art, architecture, wine,
and local culture that make Israel’s present
as captivating as its storied past.
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24 | EXTRAORDINA RY EXP ER IEN C ES EX T RAORDINARY E XPE RIE NCE S | 25Experience unparalleled game viewing on this Whatever corner of the globe beckons to you,
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African wilderness.
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A Storied Journey
Along the Lifeblood of EGYPT Discover masterpieces of
ancient times cruising into
the heart of Egypt.
By Isabelle Labrosse
Nile River
From afar, the Nile banks appear as a dark green band
meandering through a barren, golden landscape. But from
up close, this seemingly simple green stretch transforms
into an oasis that once was the lifeline of one of the most
advanced civilizations in the ancient world.
Today, the Nile lures travellers from the world over with relics
of Egypt’s multilayered past set along its banks, where rural
life still carries on much like it has been for centuries. And
because of the river’s vital role in Egyptian life and culture,
there’s no better way to uncover the nation’s splendours
than by ship.
Most river cruises offer itineraries that sail from Luxor to
Aswan, with stops in ports along the way to let you enjoy
a remarkable life-size history lesson. Whether you prefer
getting a taste of old-world glamour sailing on a small,
16-cabin dahabiya, or indulging in modern-day comforts
and luxuries on Avalon Waterways’ MS Farah – billed as
Egypt’s most elite ship on the Nile – you’re sure to find an
option to suit your needs. On top of offering the convenience
of having no luggage to haul around, Nile river cruises often
include lectures by an Egyptologist, who will share secrets
about the many treasures left by the pharaohs as you glide
lazily past ancient temples and ruins, traditional feluccas
Pyramids of Giza
and desert cliffs.
28 | EXTRAORDI N A RY EXP ER IEN C ES EX T RAORDINARY E XPE RIE NCE S | 29Cairo and the Nile
Nothing quite compares, however, to what is perhaps the
most incredible of Cairo’s sights. The Great Pyramids of Giza,
the oldest and only remaining Wonders of the Ancient World,
still stand tall on the west bank of the Nile River, guarded by
the mythical Sphinx, another hallmark of the nation’s past,
carved directly from the stone of the Giza plateau. It’s
impossible not to be impressed as you stand at the base
of these millennia-old man-made creations of massive
limestone blocks. Taking a camel ride around the pyramids
to contemplate them as the Ancient Egyptians once did
makes for an even grander experience.
And there’s one more reason to visit Cairo this year.
Only two kilometres from the pyramids, the long-awaited
Grand Egyptian Museum is expected to open its doors in
2020, hosting more than 100,000 artifacts – 3,500 of
which belonged to King Tutankhamun – that bear witness
to over 7,000 years of history. The museum will allow
visitors to get acquainted with the rich cultural heritage
of this ancient civilization, while also providing the
technological infrastructure to carry research activities
and help preserve its precious collection.
Whether you’re fascinated by the history or the lifestyle, the
traditional or the modern, a cruise along Egypt’s vital artery
Gold trinkets at Khan el-Khalili in Cairo
will be forever engraved in your memory.
Along the way, you’ll uncover the history of Egypt’s
heartland and the important part this storied
waterway has played – and still plays – in it. Amidst
the surrounding desert, the Ancient Egyptians
relied on the rich soil of the floodplains for crops,
which explains why most of the monuments,
temples and statues that remain to this day stretch
along the banks. Even today, most of the country’s
population lives within a few kilometres of the river.
Cruising the Nile’s famous waters will take you into
landscapes unchanged by time where you’ll have
the chance to marvel at sites like the Valley of the
Kings, home to underground crypts built as the
final resting place of generations of New Kingdom
pharaohs. This is where archeologist Howard Carter
Hieroglyphics in the Valley of the Kings
found Tutankhamun’s virtually intact tomb in 1922.
If you’re intrigued by the puzzling hieroglyphics, Though river cruising is a must-do when travelling to Egypt, no
you’ll find well-preserved examples to feed your journey discovering the country’s fabled history would be
fascination nearby in Luxor, at the temple complex complete without a visit to its bustling capital, Cairo. The city’s most
of Karnak, with soaring pillars of engraved well-known souk, the lively Khan el-Khalili, will immerse you in
inscriptions. Another temple worth a visit is the a whirlwind of colours and fragrance, while dinner at the rotating
Philae Temple, a place of worship devoted to restaurant of the 187-metre Cairo Tower provides panoramic views
the goddess Isis, located on an island near the of the Egyptian capital. The city also sits at the crossroads of
Aswan Dam. Planning to explore this one-of-a-kind different religions, with some of the world’s oldest churches in
site at night means you’ll be able to watch an Egypt within its limits, as well as the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As – the
impressive sound and light show that reveals first ever built in the country – and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, in
a whole different facet of the ruins. Old Cairo, dating back to the 9th century. Ancient Egyptian Temple
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