Trip type: Outdoor adventure, cultural exploration & gastronomic delight
Destination: Fogo Island, Newfoundland, Canada
Number of Days: 5
Meet the locals: Everyone is friendly on Fogo Island. You'll notice lots of the same family names--Foley, Decker, Forster, Poole. They've been there for centuries, and you'll meet them all.
Most other-worldly experience: Being surrounded by thousands of puffins and razorbills, furiously flapping their wings to stay airborne in the north Atlantic. Take the boat out to Little Fogo Island to meet them.
Favourite hotel: Fogo Island Inn, an architectural wonder on the shore near Joe Batt's Arm.
Best meal: Cod au Gratin, which is Chef Murray MacDonald's modern take on a traditional Newfoundland dish.
Architectural fantasy: The Shorefast Foundation's artist studios--Squish, Long, Tower and Bridge--all designed by the Inn's architect Todd Saunders. The studios host artists in residence year round on the island.
Recommended hike: The Lion's Den is a 6km ramble along the coast. It takes you through abandoned communities and is a lovely way to spend the morning. Have the Inn pack you picnic.
What to pack: More warm clothes than you'd think--mittens and hats came in handy for an afternoon at sea. Don't worry if you forget something--the Inn has plenty of gear you can borrow, from rain gear to locally made wool wear.