I'd like peace, quiet, and a rowboat. Carolyn Brown says one of the nicest river destinations she's ever traveled to is Lake Rideau, just outside of Ottawa. Basically there aren't very many hotels, so you rent cottages or houses. My husband and I would like to go to London in the fall, particularly October. Consider exploring Islington, a trendy area for shopping and eating in the northern part of the city.
Restaurants tend to be cheaper and nightlife somewhat livelier and younger.
Secondly, there are all kinds of offbeat walking tours such as the intriguing aspects of espionage in London, which are featured regularly in the weekly Time Out, available at London newsstands. Or try the crafts and antique markets in Greenwich on the weekends. If you're in season, you can sail down the Thames to get there. And see our upcoming story on London's independent pubs, coming up next Sunday. Finally, in Brixton there's a colorful open-air market where live goats and chickens and other offbeat souvenirs are offered for sale.