So how do you find that perfect place in the sun? Savvy vacationers use the internet. A plethora of vacation directories and web sites brimming with information await your perusal. One such area that promotes itself online is the Haliburton Highlands. Haliburton is only two hours north of Toronto and the area is covered with lakes and enough resorts of every shape, size, and budget to cover the needs of the most easy-going or discerning family. There are three rules of thumb for those that don't have the luxury of their own cottage and want to venture into waterfront Ontario country: 1. Book early - don't wait until the last minute and find out everyone has their piece of the lake, except you and your family. 2. Plan your travel once you get there, you'll want a place where there are lots of activities so that if you get tired of reading the book by the water you can head off to an area attraction for some adventure. 3. Book early did I say that already? Well, I'll say it again. Those that book early have their pick of the best locations and accommodations and usually find they get the better value. Don't expect a lot of last minute deals this summer. You're going to pay through the nose if you reserve too late. Haliburton offers many activities for travelers such as: Walk in the Clouds at Haliburton Forest's tree top canopy tour Fresh water submarine tours in pursuit of the elusive prehistoric Haliburton Gold lake trout species Wolf Centre - see a local wolf pack interact. Plenty to do on the water - water skiing, tubing, kayaking, peddle boats, canoeing, as well as fishing. Haliburton wilderness areas offer plenty of hiking opportunities and over 1700km of ATV trails 6 golf courses within 30 minutes or less of any accommodator in the Highlands Waterfalls Haliburton is also well known for the Sir Sanford College summer arts program and the area seems to attract artists. Quaint shops and studios abound. Searching for your family roots? Haliburton has a number of community museums that have excellent records that date back to the pioneer settlers and you can even view water cascading through the last remaining log chute in Ontario. Waterfalls - they're all over the place - you could spend your whole vacation going from waterfall to waterfall. You thought I forgot golf? Haliburton has six of themall within 30 minutes or less of any accommodator in the Highlands. Remember, everyone deserves a summer vacation and you can also save money by booking the shoulder months of June and September. It's a Canadian right of passage. You'll never regret the good times on vacation spent with family and friends. You might regret the time you spend sitting in an office or coping with the heat of the city... but you're not going to regret your vacation. So what are you waiting for? Get planning that vacation today because you know the alternative you could be stuck in the city for the big sweat wheezing in the smog and frying on the pavement - and we don't want that do we?
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