Hotel at a Glance: Idlewyld Inn and Spa

Built in the late 19th century, Idlewyld Inn and Spa started out as a private home for a wealthy businessman. The Victorian mansion ultimately changed hands several times over the next 150 years, but it’s maintained the old-fashioned elegance. Lounge amid Victorian-era fireplaces and Oriental rugs and enjoy the free WiFi, one of many modern updates to the place. This deal’s resort credit gives you $50 to use towards food and drink or services at the onsite spa.

• Start the day with a complimentary continental breakfast.
• Rosemary-infused rack of lamb and pan-seared salmon are some of the delicious entrees offered at the onsite restaurant, which also uses veggies from local farms to craft gourmet cuisine for breakfast and lunch.
• Organic spa treatments: Indulge in dead sea mineral scrubs and facials made with fresh fruit pulp to rejuvenate your skin and relax your body.
• Stylish guest rooms feature free WiFI and flat-screen TVs.

London, Ontario: Lush Urban Parks and Historic Villages Along the Thames River

London, Ontario, is dissected by the Thames River—not to be confused with the River Thames of its British namesake. Besides the double-decker bus tours that run through this Canadian city, any resemblance to London, England, stops there. Often referred to as “the Forest City,” this London was built among southwestern Ontario’s lush woodlands, which have been preserved in more than 200 urban parks. One of the city’s most popular is Victoria Park, which is centrally located in Richmond Row amid more than 200 pubs, bistros, and boutiques.

Among these parks are several historic attractions. At the Museum of Ontario Archaeology, you can explore 13,000 years of aboriginal history while viewing photographs, ancient hunting tools, and other artifacts. Dive deeper into Native American history at the Ska-Nah-Doht Village, a recreated 1,000-year-old Iroquois longhouse community with an onsite museum that documents the area’s history. Jump forward to the 19th century at the Fanshawe Pioneer Village on London’s eastern edge. Here, you can converse with costumed actors portraying blacksmiths, farmers, and craftspeople as they go about their old-world routines.

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