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Celebrity Travel: Go Away With Diana Panton

By Jae-Ha Kim, Tribune Content Agency on

Jazz vocalist Diana Panton says that when people ask her for travel tips, she recommends visiting Portugal. "I was impressed with the affordability (there)," says the Canadian musician. "It's a great place to go on a budget. There's lots of interesting architecture, history, tasty food and natural landscapes at a fraction of the price of most other European countries." A resident of Hamilton, Ontario, where she was born and raised, Panton's latest CD is the family oriented "A Cheerful Little Earful." Fans may follow her on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DianaPantonFanpage) and get tour dates at her website (www.dianapanton.com).

Q. What is your favorite vacation destination?

A. I have a soft spot for Paris. My parents enrolled me in French immersion at school when I was little, and I later went on to do a master's degree in French literature. During university, I had the opportunity to teach in Paris for a year and a half and now I get the tug of nostalgia beckoning me back to Paris every couple of years. I always feel a sense of artistic freedom there. I love the attention to detail and all the specialty shops. Some of my favorite things to do in Paris include wandering on foot, taking photos and stopping for a chocolate chaud in a local café. To cap it off, a stroll along the Seine never disappoints. And don't forget the simple and affordable pleasure of a great croissant!

Q. What was the first trip you took as a child?

A. The first trip I recall was to Hawaii. Though my parents found it quite touristy, I loved the fact that everyone would give you heavenly smelling flowers to wear around your neck. At six years old, Hawaii seemed like paradise to me!

Q. What's the most important thing you've learned from your travels?

 

A. Travel underscores the diverse approaches to life. There is no one way to live, and when you travel it opens up a world of possibilities. Whenever I return to Canada, I try to bring home a little bit of the spirit of the place I was visiting, and this enriches my everyday experience.

Q. Where are your favorite weekend getaways?

A. I have a favorite cottage on Lake Ontario only a short drive from where I live. It is a great place to decompress and refuel my batteries.

Q. If you've ever gone away for the holidays, which was the best trip?

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