Niagara (103)When show hosts Krista Sutton and Michael Lamport visit beautiful Niagara, they experience two sides of a vacation luxury and economy. Both itineraries feature the awesome spectacle of Niagara Falls, but after that Sutton embarks on the Great Gorge Adventure, battling fierce water conditions in the thrilling "Maid of the Mist" tour. She goes back to basics at the breathtaking Butterfly Conservatory and takes on some of Niagara's tourist-friendly attractions, including a Haunted House and a video game parlor.
Lamport, though, gets a bird's eye view of the majestic Falls from the Niagara Air Tour and then tours the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival. He finishes up with a relaxing visit to his hotel spa and a rejuvenating mud wrap.
- The Niagara Region lies on the Canadian peninsula of Niagara Falls, close to Toronto and the state of New York. The closest airports are Toronto, Ontario and Buffalo, New York.
- Rainbow, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls are the three main areas of Niagara Falls.
- $1 CAD is equivalent to $.75 USD.
- With the favorable current exchange rate, the close proximity to the U.S. and a booming tourism industry, anytime is a great time to visit Niagara. Due to the heavy volume of visitors, book hotel reservations six to eight weeks in advance, especially during summer months.
- Take advantage of the great shopping in Niagara and be sure to save all your receipts when crossing the international border you'll be required to declare all purchases. You may also want the receipts to see if you qualify for tax refunds on shopping purchases.
- For the best views, check out Horseshoe Falls. The spectacle is more awesome and the volume of water more powerful than the U.S. Bridal Veil Falls.