Audley has also expanded its North America portfolio by adding a curated collection of lodges designed as immersive bases for exploring.
In St. John’s, Newfoundland, Dvele Inn is a boutique property (with just five rooms) that provides a peaceful base within walking distance of downtown and sites such as George Street and Signal Hill National Historic Site.
Guests can expect luxury bedding, custom scents a curated library and “free perks” at Dvele Inn include WiFi, self-parking and local cuisine breakfast daily.
Most flights from the UK arrive in the afternoon, which allows time that day and evening to start exploring Canada’s most easternmost city, known for its brightly painted rows of “jellybean houses” and atmospheric old pubs.
Highlights of a self-drive trip through Newfoundland include Trinity Bay, a cluster of 11 historic fishing villages; coastal walks in Terra Nova National Park; iceberg spotting along the Labrador Current, known as “Iceberg Alley”; a fjord boat trip in Gros Morne National Park, which is also home to local cafes, restaurants and live shows at the Heritage Theatre; whale watching from Quirpon Island Lighthouse Inn; and wildlife encounters along the Northern Peninsula.
The 15-day tailor-made Newfoundland Explored self-drive tour costs from £3,995pp (based on two sharing), including flights, vehicle hire, excursions and accommodation.
