Escape Magazine Winter 2024

LESS-TRAVELLED TRAILS When it comes to indulgence, you can’t beat rolling between vineyards, tasting small-batch wines and Michelin-worthy food as blue skies turn into spellbinding sunsets. California’s wine trail in the Napa and Sonoma valleys has become one of the US West Coast’s most iconic experiences, but the Golden State isn’t the only destination offering award-winning American wine at the edge of the Pacific. One state over, just a short distance north of San Francisco, mountains rise on the horizon as you drive through the Rogue Valley and the foodie city of Eugene before heading into the Willamette Valley and Portland beyond. Oregon’s cool, dry climate produces light wines with distinctive cherry and cranberry tastes in contrast to California’s full-bodied plum and blackberry notes. Try Oregon’s alternative trail for refreshing flavours with fewer crowds, or immerse yourself in a 13-day Pacific Northwest wine trail self-drive to enjoy and compare both regions.

COOLER CANADA A vast landscape at the edge of the Arctic with snowy mountains, great lakes, and famously friendly cities, Canada is home to some of the world’s most magnificent touring routes. Glide through spectacular terrain on a Rocky Mountaineer rail trip. Hear languages change as you follow the Saint Lawrence River through French-speaking Quebec. Take a trip around the historic Maritimes. Or, get off the beaten track in Yukon for something truly different. One of the lesser visited areas of Canada, Yukon experiences freezing winters, but its mild summers offer ideal conditions for exploring. Get to know unique towns like Whitehorse, Dawson City, and Haines Junction as you travel beside the Alaskan border through forests, open plains, and mountains. This territory offers dramatic landscapes and welcoming locals. You might even spot the Northern Lights.

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