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Hôtel Quintessence- Mont Tremblant, QC
Perched on the shores of Lac Tremblant, Hôtel Quintessence is a modern botique hotel with an old soul and a lot of character. Athough located only minutes from the slopes, it's a beautifully designed, peaceful retreat that seems worlds away from the choas of the village.
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Sandbanks Provincial Park- Picton, ON
Sandbanks Provincial Park is home to the largest bay-mouth barrier dune formation in the world. Formed by glaciers 12,500 years ago, sand deposition continues via longshore currents along Lake Ontario's Northern Shore. While wildly popular in the summer, fall brings a more desolate vibe to the windswept terrain, that is all yours to explore.
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Acadia National Park- Bar Harbor, ME
Acadia National Park is moody and somewhat morose in the winter, but also devoid of the summertime masses. Still breathtakingly beautiful, the dramatic rocky coastline and misty mountain lakes offer a quiet respite for intrepid offseason travelers.
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Skaneateles Architecture Gallery
Skaneateles may just be the quaintest town in America. Situated on a stunning lake, and largely built in the 19th century, its historic district is outstanding. A parade of photogenic homes will impress anyone with the slightest interest in architecture.
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Silver Birches- Hawley, PA
Silver Birches is one of the last remaining vintage lakeside Poconos resorts. A fabulous throwback to an earlier era, the sprawling property retains its original summer camp like vibe, albeit with updated rooms. A lovely retreat, it certainly reminds you why the area was once so popular. For those in the know, it still is.