NIAGARA FALLS
Who doesn’t love a boisterous waterfall? Straddling the border between New York and Canada are North America’s largest, Niagara Falls. Composed of three waterfalls, these natural wonders are well known for their beauty. You can see them from 520ft up or from behind the falls reached by an elevator.
Take the Scenic Trolley, then visit the Seneca Niagara Casino, a gambling destination opened by the area’s Seneca Indian Tribe.
Travellers can take a cruise on the Erie Canal, or a self-guided tour to see the historic architecture, such as the railway station or the Ellis-Taylor House, a 19th century home built by the local Ellis family.
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The latest addition to Marriott’s Moxy Hotels chain opened last week in the heart of Miami’s Art Deco district.
Moxy South Beach, the hip hotel brand’s first resort-style property, has a playful design that celebrates the city’s colourful culture, the glamour of old Havana and the artistry of
Mexico City.
Guests checking in at retrostyle Bar Moxy can enjoy a free cocktail. And views from the floorto-ceiling windows in each of the 202 ocean liner cabin-style rooms are of the Atlantic Ocean or
South Beach’s pastel-coloured architecture.
Dining options include taco stand and bodega Los Buenos, restaurant and bar Serena, and rooftop bar The Upside where you’ll find an outdoor movie screening space.
Coming on stream in April are Mexican seafood restaurant
Como Como and mezcal lounge Mezcalista. The property also features a cabana-lined pool, a fitness centre and the exclusive Moxy Beach Club.
Rooms from £115 a night. moxysouthbeach.com
Say ta-ra to treacherous changing under a beach towel.
Dryrobe’s Advance changing robe has been specially designed to spare your blushes when changing in and out of underlayers.
With its windproof and waterproof shell and snug insulating fabrics you will also feel instantly warm, dry and cosseted in this smart and practical outer layer.
Born from surfing, but now loved by outdoor swimmers, surfers, camping and hiking enthusiasts, runners, cyclists, triathletes and paddle sports fans, it features a two-way inner/ outer zip and cosy hood and comes in both long and short sleeve styles.
Also available in kids’ sizes. Colour options are red, purple, cobalt blue and camo.
■■The Dryrobe Advance, from £130, dryrobe.com
Rooms at the Locanda on the Weir hotel in Porlock Weir, Somerset, start at £175 a night on B&B, minimum two-night stay. locandaontheweir. co.uk, 01643 863300.
Exmoor Adventures’ standard e-bike tours from £60 per person.
exmooradventures.co.uk