Canada: Nova Scotia & Cape Breton Island

Enjoy easy access to the best of downtown Halifax at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. Set in a prime location right on the waterfront, this 4-star property is steps away from shops and restaurants. Or stay onsite and enjoy casual dining at the restaurant, coffeehouse, or seasonal patio. The hotel also offers a fitness center, indoor pool, whirlpool, and (for an additional charge) golf simulators. Relax in comfort in your room, which features WiFi, pillowtop bedding, flatscreen TV with streaming services, coffeemaker, and refrigerator. You will also have peace of mind knowing that this hotel is eco-certified by the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, which recognizes accommodations that are committed to improving their environmental performance.

A historic family-run inn, the Telegraph House Hotel hosted Alexander Graham Bell and, as its name implies, contained the first trans-Atlantic telegraph offices in North America. Located on historic Baddeck’s main street, the 19th-century inn has spacious, air-conditioned rooms that combine antiques and modern furnishings. Shops, restaurants, and sights of the town are within walking distance as well as outdoor activities such as sailing, kayaking, swimming, and the Bell Bay 18-hole golf course. The on-site restaurant offers a maritime menu of fresh local fish and lobster and Cape Breton music many nights. Please note: this accommodation is available on limited departures.

Located on the Cabot Trail, this relaxed Cape Cod-style guesthouse boasts panoramic views of Chéticamp harbor, the town, and surrounding Cape Breton Highlands. The eight comfortable air-conditioned guestrooms feature flatscreen TVs and free WiFi, as well as minifridges and tea- and coffee-making facilities. The hotel is surrounded by outdoor seating on a large sun terrace, and just a short walk leads to Chéticamp’s craft shops and restaurants specializing in lobster, maritime salmon, local crab, and Acadian-style baked cod. Please note: this accommodation is available on limited departures.

An elegant resort and spa, in operation since 1940, this property is perched on a headland overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and boasts extensive grounds, recreational facilities, and amenities. Main lodge guest rooms have been updated with contemporary furnishings and colors, hardwood floors, and luxurious linens. Some rooms include air conditioning. Set amid the manicured grounds are a heated pool, beaches, a tennis court, a full-service spa (advance reservation required for treatment), and an 18-hole golf course. Dine on site, choosing from fine dining and casual restaurants, and an inviting lobby bar. All offer locally inspired and sourced cuisine, with an emphasis on seafood. In the nearby town of Ingonish, numerous activities are available, such as hiking trails, wildlife viewing and birding, artisanal craft shopping, and freshwater fishing.