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NOVEMBER 2019 ISSUE
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DISCOVER: HOLLAND AMERICA / NEW ENGLAND & CANADA
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STAY: HOTELS 7. XV BEACON 8. LE MOUNT STEPHEN 10. FAIRMONT LE CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC 11. CLIFF HOUSE MAINE
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EXCLUSIVE VIRTUOSO EXPERIENCES 12. NOPSI HOTEL, NEW ORLEANS 14. JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU RESORT, FIJI 16. LADERA RESORT SOUFRIÈRE, SAINT LUCIA
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HELLO TRAVELERS New England and Eastern Canada in the fall, how beautiful. This autumn is ending, but as the trees grow bare and the snow starts to fall, you can dream about going next year to see the seasons turn in style onboard the 1,432 passenger Holland America Zaandam. The itinerary mixes big cities Boston, Montreal and Quebec City with smaller ports of call in Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown and Bar Harbor. Life on board offers a combination of fine and casual dining with entertainment and activities to please any cruiser during the time between ports.
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DISCOVER HOLLAND AMERICA NEW ENGLAND & CANADA
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You might have missed your chance this year, but as those colorful leaves fall to the ground, you can secure your spot for next autumn on a Holland America cruise of New England and Canada. The 1,432-passenger Zaandam will make seven-day journeys from Boston to Montreal and reverse, as well as weeklong itineraries round trip out of Boston. The latter don’t include Quebec City and Montreal, but there is the option for back-to-back sailings for those who want to see Quebec but want to start and finish in Boston. The Zaandam is “ a really great classic Holland America ship,” Lauren Green, business development manager for New England, said. “It has gold staircases in the dining rooms and a wraparound deck that’s great for scenic cruising. While the scenery and weather are idyllic in September, the ship does have a pool with a retractable roof in case of chilly mornings. Thanks to Zaandam’s size, it can travel down the St. Lawrence River in Quebec where larger vessels dare not go. This allows for exploration of the Quebecois cities founded by the French in the 17th century.
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Montreal and Quebec City are two of North America’s most historic cities, and they’re about as close to Europe as you can get on this side of the Atlantic. You’ll hear plenty of French on the streets but be able to get by in English. The vibrant downtown areas in both cities are an eclectic mix of the old and new, with great bistros and centers for the arts. Culinary excursions in Quebec City include tea at the Chateau Frontenac and a walk with Food & Wine Magazine. Mixed in along the itinerary are the provincial capitals of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, plus the town of Sydney, Nova Scotia, on Cape Breton Island and Bar Harbor, Maine. On Prince Edward Island, you can see the farm and house that inspired Anne of Green Gables and the beaches of the province’s eponymous national park, take a boat cruise and visit a historic lighthouse. Halifax has a charming lighthouse of its own, along with a fishing village, great seafood and music-filled pubs. The nearby village of w sports a colorful old town that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Sydney’s harborside restaurant resound with sea shanties, and several surrounding national parks make for a natural paradise.
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Sharing Mount Desert Island with Acadia National Park and its iconic Cadillac Mountain, Bar Harbor is a quintessential New England town where clam chowder and lobster are followed nicely by ice cream from one of the town’s many creameries. Whale season peaks in the summer, but there are often a few hanging out in the harbor during September.
So as you rake the last of this year’s leaves, start thinking about seeing them change color in style next autumn.
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INSIDERS CLUB XV Beacon XV Beacon is a gracious commingling of extraordinary service, boutique luxury and the traditional ambience for which Boston is known. Perfectly situated near the famous Boston Common on exclusive Beacon Hill, the hotel is refined, yet cutting-edge. The guestrooms alone are enough to make you stay indoors, with amenities such as gas fireplaces, Perfect Sleeper Sweet Dream mattresses, heated towel racks, rainforest showerheads and deep, jetted tubs. Don’t miss Mooo...., the hotel’s modern steakhouse; the menu features local, New England ingredients and is accompanied by one of the country’s finest wine lists.
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Le Mount Stephen Located in the heart of the Golden Square Mile, Le Mount Stephen dazzles Montréal’s hotel patrons with its modern, luxurious lifestyle experience. Le Mount Stephen offers 69 prestigious rooms, 16 suites, four sky-lofts and one Royal Suite — all featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, some with private terraces. The hotel offers ballroom space, and combines neoclassical and contemporary lines in a subdued environment. Bar George, the hotel’s restaurant, is a collision of the classic and the inventive. Its playful cuisine pays homage to Sir George Stephen’s British roots and close Canadian ties. The Legacy lives on at Le Mount Stephen.
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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac The legend continues at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Québec City’s most celebrated address. Ideally located inside the city walls of Old Québec, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, this landmark hotel has completed a multimillion-dollar restoration project. Discover a unique, heritage, urban resort featuring ultimate comfort in 611 guestrooms and suites with breathtaking views of the Saint Lawrence River and the architecture of the old fortified city, three restaurants and the Spa du Château. Experience the renaissance of this world-renowned iconic hotel where luxury meets history.
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Cliff House Maine The reimagined Cliff House Maine takes casual luxury right to the edge. This landmark, 226-room hotel, which has held its scenic spot over Cape Neddick since 1872, welcomes a new generation with treatments at The Spa at Cliff House, inspired by the wild and free elements of Maine. Bask in the views from the infinity pool or the private terrace of your seaside-chic guestroom; book one with a fireplace. You can hit dozens of trails, go sailing or even join a traditional lobster boat, and there are games galore on the grounds. Gather in the evenings over craft cocktails and fresh seafood caught just offshore.
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NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans Valid for Travel Now Through 31 Dec 2020 -15% off -Minimum 2 night length of stay required The above Offers include Added Values of a one-time $100 Hotel Credit per room/ booking for use in Public Service, $30 per person, per day (up to 2 guests) breakfast credit in Public Service. Upgrade at check-in subject to availability and Early check-in/Late check-out subject to availability. (Hotel Credit must be utilized during stay and not valid on room rate or parking, no cash value if not redeemed in full). Deluxe accommodations, with complimentary WIFI, Fitness center and rooftop pool access. Restrictions may apply and offer is subject to change.
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Complimentary Nights, Sunset Cruise, and Private Island Escape Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji Valid for Travel Now Through 31 May 2020 3 FREE NIGHTS on a 7 NIGHT STAY(Stay 7/Pay 4) or 4 FREE NIGHTS on a 10 NIGHT STAY (Stay 10/Pay 6) PLUS: One Catered Sunset Cruise (Valued at USD$200) Exclusive Private Island Escape (Value at USD$50) Upgrade to next bure category, subject to availability upon arrival. TWO CHILDREN UP TO 16 YEARS ARE FREE ON THIS PACKAGE (nightly savings of USD$500) Travel window from 14 Oct 2019 - 27 March 2020 or 1 – 31 May 2020 (Excluding the Christmas & New Year period) *Conditions apply: Valid on new bookings made directly with the resort. Not applicable on groups or wholesale reservations. Villa excluded from upgrades.
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Ladera Resort Soufrière, Saint Lucia Valid for Travel Now Through 23 Dec 2019 Save up to 35% for Early Booking This Fall. Full Breakfast for Two at Award Winning Dasheene Restaurant and Private Airport Car Transfer Included. Rates are pre-paid and non-refundable at time of booking
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