18 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday August 26, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com Late summer getaways The piles of interesting ideas for a late summer get-away are growing, so much so, that the dog is sleeping on the floor pile. Take advantage of the prices and the value of these ideas. Golf Just because summer is winding down, doesn't mean your golf game has to. The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain invites you to renew your golf game and hit the links through October. Available from now until Oct. 31, the "Stay and Play Golf" package includes overnight accommodation in a deluxe guest room featuring Westin's signature Heavenly Bed® and 18 holes of golf at Raven Golf Club at Lora Bay. Raven Golf Club was voted number one for golf service in North America by Golf Digest and features traditional bunkers and quick bent grass greens. Priced from $228 based on double occupancy and availability, plus taxes and gratuities. The hotel will contact guests within 24 48 hours of booking to confirm tee time. For more information or to book call 1-866-837-4192 or visit the special offers page at www.westin.com/bluemountain. Located less than 90 minutes northwest of Toronto, The Westin Trillium House proudly commands a superb location at the base of Blue Mountain and borders a three-acre millpond, giving it a unique ski-in, skiout, lakeside address. With 191 generously sized guest accommodations including one, two or three bedroom suites featuring Westin's signature Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath®, flat-screen television, high speed Internet access, full kitchen or kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, DVD player and 24hour in-room dining. For the ultimate in relaxed, upscale dining enjoy an elegant meal at Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill. Additional guest services include more than 10,000 spectacular scenery, excellent outdoor activities, and now an expansive new resort geared to vacationing 12 months of the year. Humber Valley Resort, which has been open for just over a year, features 140 elegantly-appointed chalets with three to six bedrooms. Each includes a deluxe fitted kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace and DVD player, and is located on a private, spacious lot. Many have decks with outdoor hot tubs overlooking the forests, the golf course, or the Humber River. An extensive activities list includes golfing, fly-fishing, kayaking, helicopter tours, white-water rafting and hiking in the summer. Winter activities comprise snowmobiling, skiing at nearby Marble Mountain, snowboarding, back-country skiing and snow shoeing. And Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is just 40 minutes away. Facilities at the resort include a restaurant, pub, clubhouse--and a very busy activities team available for activities bookings and equipment rental, as well as instruction in many sports. A major highlight of Humber Valley is the on-site 18 hole championship, Doug Carrick-designed, golf course. The River Course is known for its extreme changes of elevation and impressive water and mountain views. Rates start at $59 per person per night (based on six people sharing a three-bedroom chalet). On request, staff can pre-stock chalets with food and beverages, ensuring complete convenience for guests on arrival. Humber Valley Resort is some 30 minutes from Deer Lake Airport, which is served frequently by Air Canada Jazz and Canjet Airlines. For more information on Humber Valley Resort, visit www.humbervalley.com. 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As the year comes to an end, the fun is just beginning at Walt Disney World Resort. The vacation kingdom offers guests a new Disney celebration, an impressive lineup of special events, and even a little something extra a special package for guests visiting most nights Oct. 1 through Dec. 23. Guests booked on the Walt Disney Travel Company's Magic Your Way Package can enjoy a 5-night, 6-day package for as little as US $355 per adult, US $217 per junior and US $176 per child (based on adult double occupancy at a Disney Value Resort standard room). This specially-priced Magic Your Way Package includes accommodations and theme park tickets and must be booked by Sept. 30, 2006. The Rock Newfoundland is fabulous year round, believe it or not. I was once there in February, and it was one of the best trips I've had. The west coast of Newfoundland is famed for its TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS Your guide to local travel experts and the best deals to your perfect getaway! 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