Country Vacations & Resorts

With temperatures in the upper 90s in many portions of the United States and heat indexes over 100 for my North Carolina neck-of-the-woods through the weekend, it’s time to ponder an escape.

Whether with real or virtual travel in mind, this morning I am looking for a destination with the following criteria:

~ a relatively short flight to reach
~ beautiful scenery once I get there
~ cool temperatures – I’ll even accept the chance of rain
~ English-speaking locals

My top pick as a heat-escape destination is Nova Scotia, Canada.

The Canadian entry requirements for US citizens are not arduous. It will require a flight from North Carolina, but many in the northeastern US may just choose to drive. The high temperature for Halifax today is 81. My area of NC will probably reach this by 9am today.

My beautiful scenery requirements will most certainly be met. With more than 100 accessible beaches, I’m sure I can find a place to relax in the (less than sweltering) sun.

99% of the locals I encounter will speak English, and they drive on the right side of the road as we do in the US.

Why haven’t I left yet?

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Vermont

Located in Isle La Motte, this private vacation rental is next to North Hero House – home to fine dining. The 6 bedroom, Lake Champlain-fronted homeoverlooks the Adirondacks.

Situated on 12.9 acres, enjoy its open-plan living with vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen and a 2-story great room…

Maine

Mountains and lakes surround this 3 bedroom, Rangeley Maine Vacation home you will have access (1/2 mile from house) to a 6-acre association park located directly on Rangeley Lake.

Swim, kayak, canoe, fish, sun, barbeque, or launch your boat from here directly onto the lake.

Canada

Rent this beautiful,
3 bedroom, Oceanfront designer home on the Bay of Fundy and expect peace and quiet to be the order of the day.

“Fox Hollow” is a brand new custom built home on 2 secluded acres in Oak Bay. Located between the Canadian Provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, read more about the Bay of Fundy.

Washington State

Country Privacy! This 5 bedroom, Fox Island Retreat on the waterfrontis a Cape Cod masterpiece located on 126′ of waterfront on 2.85 acres.

The home’s grand 2-story entry opens into the great room with exposed timbers and a 40′ wall of windows framing views of the Puget Sound.

Canada – Nova Scotia

Admiralty House, located right on the waterfront, offers a million dollar panoramic view, and is in the charming historic village of Lunenburg. With excellent shops and restaurants a few steps away this vacation rental has proven to be an ideal vacation and honeymoon spot for many.

The 5 bedroom (2, 1200 sq ft units) is a perfect off-season retreat.

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