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Experience a tailor-made trip of a lifetime on one of our graciously escorted specialty tours
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he land and seascapes of New England, Vietman, Cambodia and India are some of the most dreamed about destinations in the world. Truly magical experiences unfold when you explore them with a wonderful escort who has a passion for these places. Many of our friendly, knowledgeable counsellors put together and escort their own group getaways to some of their favourite places. We also work with our industry partners to offer customized tours that focus on destination-rich experiences or trips themed around a favourite activity such as music or wine-tasting. Regardless, guests can count on a specialized group adventure, wonderful hospitality, lots of free time, and most importantly, a worryfree experience of a lifetime. Here are just three specialty tours on offer right now from three of our counsellors and West Coast branches. Visit www.maritimetravel.ca for a list of all our Small Group and Specialty Tours. There are currently two dozen. Full details and itineraries are available on the site. Or contact any Maritime Travel counsellor.
Mayan Eco-Health & Fitness Retreat Tulum, Mexico, Presented by Maritime Travel and Body Exchange
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Toni Bisset, Manager
714 Park Royal North West Vancouver, BC 604-922-9683 tbissett@maritimetravel.ca
November 11 – 18, 2016
Would you like to focus on your own personal health and well-being without the distractions of everyday life? We invite you to join an amazing group of women on our fifth-annual retreat in one of the world’s most magical corners. Totally unplug from life and focus on you and your health and fitness goals in the heart of the Mayan Riviera. This exclusive 7-day retreat includes gracious beachfront accommodations, Mediterranean farm-to-table cuisine, daily fit camps with certified personal trainers, spa services, daily activities program including organized sports, optional planned excursions to the area’s best-kept secrets, and much more.
Mayan Eco-Health & Fitness Retreat
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Land Only • Nov. 11-18/16 • Jungle View Cabana
Vietnam, Cambodia & Hong Kong Small-Group Tour
October 27 – November 12, 2016
Join Maritime Travel Surrey branch manager Sue Chisholm on a fabulous 17-day Small Group (max 20) journey into the heart of Vietnam, Cambodia and Hong Kong. Arguably the best way to experience the highlights of the region within a relaxed time frame and staying in smaller boutique style hotels. This escorted vacation includes overnight stays in Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh and Siem Reap, and Hong Kong, each with its own blend of unique cuisine, historical sights, and legendary landscapes. An overnight cruise through the World Heritage Site of Halong Bay; a spectacular sunrise view of Angkor Wat, the crowning jewel of Khmer architecture; excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels; and a unique cooking class and herbal foot massage in a local farming community are just some of the highlights.
Vietnam, Cambodia & Hong Kong
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Land Only • Oct. 27/16 • 17 days From Hanoi to Hong Kong including Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh city, Saigon and Siem Reap Receive 5,898 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Sue Chisholm, Manager
Sullivan Square Centre 110 - 15375 No. 10 Highway Surrey, BC 604-575-5044 schisholm@maritimetravel.ca
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ASK ME ABOUT CANADA AND NEW ENGLAND Karen Copp
Mill Creek Crossing 109-1912 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC 250-860-0633 kcopp@maritimetravel.ca ABC
7-day Canada & New England Cruise
September 9, 2016
Join cruise expert and escort, Karen Copp of Maritime Travel, on this Canada New England cruise from Boston to Quebec City aboard the Norwegian Dawn. Experience the coastline of Eastern Canada and New England, where the deep-blue sea meets the autumn glory of fall foliage. There is nothing quite like the fall colors of the region, as they culminate into a glowing crescendo. Visit Quebec City’s iconic Chateau Frontenac, where you’ll marvel at the views of the St. Lawrence River. And be sure to save an afternoon for a true “downeast” lobster bake!
7-Day Canada & New England Cruise Norwegian Dawn
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Inside Stateroom • Sept. 9/16 • 7 days • Cruise Only Norwegian Cruise Line From Boston to Quebec City Receive 2262 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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PER COUPLE ON SELECT 2016 EUROPE RIVER CRUISES.* PARIS TO NORMANDY’S LANDING BEACHES
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8 days roundtrip from Paris $1,786 | Port charges: $168
15 days from Amsterdam to Budapest $4,505 | Port charges: $336
24 days Bucharest to Amsterdam $7,980 | Port charges: $528
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Other applicable departure dates and river cruises available, please inquire.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELLOR! Featured prices are per person, land/cruise or cruise only (cabin Cat. E), based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated, and reflect the Avalon $1,660 per person discount and the Maritime Travel $50 per person discount offers. Flights and travel insurance are additional. * Book a select 2016 Avalon Waterways Europe vacation to save $1,660 or $830 per person on the cruise/land or cruise only price. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between January 6 and April 5, 2016 for travel at select times in 2016. Avalon and Royal Suites excluded. Offers are not combinable with any other offer, except the Maritime Travel $50 per person Worldwide Sale and the Journeys Club Repeat Traveller benefit, if applicable. The Maritime Travel Worldwide Sale discount of $50 per person is valid on all Globus family of brands vacation packages of 7 land days or longer, with a minimum value of $1,000 per person before taxes, booked and deposited between January 1 and March 31, 2016 for travel in 2016. (The Maritime Travel offer is not applicable to group, child rates or bookings made less than 21 days prior to departure). Offers apply to new 2016 bookings only, and will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offers reliant on space availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. TICO #1893755 / 50015835
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Conditions apply. Minimum purchase $1000 per person. Offer valid from January 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016. Merchandise available while supplies last. Other restrictions may apply. This offer does not apply to sun vacation packages.
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2016 CANADA PLACE CRUISE CALENDAR AUGUST 2016
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Coral Princess HAL Nieuw Amsterdam
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Coral Princess Crystal Serenity HAL Nieuw Amsterdam
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For more information, please visit maritimetravel.ca/vancouver-cruise-calendar
Save up to 40% and receive daily breakfast credit for two at select hotels in Las Vegas.
Save up to 40% off room rates and receive daily breakfast credit for two when you book a minimum 2-night vacation package at select hotels in Las Vegas.* Book by: Sept. 1, 2016 Travel: Now thru Jan. 1, 2017
Participating hotels: Caesars Palace 5★ Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace 5★ The Cromwell 5★ The LINQ 4★ Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino 4★
Paris 4★ Rio 3+★ Flamingo 3★ Bally's 3★ Harrahs 3★
Book a WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel agent today.
*Package price will automatically reflect the discount when searching for qualified vacations. Guests will be given details regarding their breakfast credit at check-in. Each morning, guests can go to their respective coffee shops at each hotel and charge the amount back to their rooms. Credit will be deducted at checkout. Blackout dates may apply. Offer based on double occupancy. Airport transfers to/from the hotel are not included. A minimum 2-night stay is required. Discount amount is based on the land portion of the package only. Offer has no cash value. Unused credit cannot be redeemed for cash. Guests are responsible for any amounts over the per-day breakfast credit limit. This offer is not combinable with any other offers. Offer is applicable to all room categories. Advance booking required. Non-refundable and non-transferable. Offer limited and subject to availability. Offer subject to change and expire without notice. New bookings only. Not valid on group bookings. Other restrictions may apply.
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ntriguing, relaxing and breathtakingly beautiful – these are some of the superlatives that Alaska conjures. “Alaska is one of my favourite destinations,” says Sheila McPhail, manager, Maritime Travel, Vancouver, BC. “It offers literally thousands of miles of scenic coastline that make it a draw for cruise ships, from the charming islands of Ketchikan to Glacier Bay National Park and on to such iconic Alaskan frontier towns as Skagway.” For sure, passengers enjoy trolling Alaska’s history and frontier ambiance, but the 49th state’s main calling cards are its wildlife and scenery. “You get to witness
wonders like the roar of calving ice atop bright blue glaciers, or sightings of bears, seals and seabirds in their natural tundra habitat – right from the deck of your ship. It’s almost beyond words,” says Sheila. Alaska itineraries typically comprise seven- 11- or 12-night cruises from Vancouver, Anchorage, San Francisco and Seattle to ports along Alaska’s Inside Passage and along the Gulf of Alaska. The Alaska cruise season runs from May to September, with high season typically June through August. See your Maritime Travel cruise expert for all the deets.
Hawaii
AND ,TOO! “I really love Hawaii and visiting the different islands on a cruise is a wonderful way to experience the diversity of this exotic destination. Each island – from Oahu to Maui to the Big Island – has its own unique flavour.”
7-Night Alaska Cruise Celebrity Infinity
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Cat. 12 Inside Stateroom • Jul. 31/16 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Celebrity Cruises Roundtrip Vancouver including cruising the Inside Passage, Icy Strait Point, Hubbard Glacier, Juneau & Ketchikan Receive 2,038 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
7-Night Sawyer Glacier from Vancouver Norwegian Sun
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Cat. IX Inside • May 16/16 • 7 days • Cruise Only Norwegian Cruise Line Roundtrip Vancouver including Inside Passage, Juneau, Skagway, Sawyer Glacier, and Ketchikan Receive 1,666 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
– Carla Nelson, manager, Maritime Travel, Cranbrook, BC
Rich with dramatic landscapes, fabulous shopping and a proud and hospitable people, Hawaii is a cruise ship destination to be visited time and again. The eight major Hawaiian islands are all volcanic and each has its own distinct climate and attractions, an aspect that makes cruising here all the more appealing. Hawaii cruises typically call at Honolulu, Maui and Kauai, to name a few ports. Fifteen- to 21-day cruises generally depart from Vancouver or San Diego.
11-Night Hawaii Cruise Radiance of the Seas
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Cat. G Inside • Sept. 9/6 • 11 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International From Vancouver to Honolulu including Lahaina (Maui), Hilo (Hawaii), Kailua (Kona) and Kauai (Nawiliwili) Receive 4,408 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ASK US ABOUT ALASKA OR HAWAII CRUISES! Sheila McPhail, Manager 505 Bute Street Vancouver, BC 604-681-6212 smcphail@maritimetravel.ca ABC
Carla Nelson, Manager 1001 Baker St. Cranbrook, BC 250-489-4788 cnelson@maritimetravel.ca
Arlene Hart, Manager
@ Hudson’s Bay, The Bay Centre Victoria, BC 250-220-8011 ahart@maritimetravel.ca
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ASK ME ABOUT STAR CLIPPER CRUISES! Jennie Pointer
212 Newport Drive Port Moody, BC 604-933-2200 jpointer@maritimetravel.ca
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Maritime Travel counsellor, Port Moody, BC. “And it’s not just wealthy people who are going for the finer things in cruising. Many of my longtime cruise clients are learning to treat themselves, especially on special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries.”
EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF! Offering all the amenities and atmosphere of a private yacht, Star Clippers operates three of the largest and tallest sailing ships in the world. Its flagship, Royal Clipper, is the largest fully rigged sailing ship in the world.
Leeward Islands Star Flyer
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hile fine accommodations, great food and attentive service have long been the hallmarks of luxury cruising, exclusive boutique cruise lines offer an experience that’s even further up the luxury ladder. Purpose built for the luxury market, the smaller, fully rigged ships of cruise lines like Windstar Cruises or Star Clippers offer highly personalized service in a more intimate, rarified environment. “For the discerning traveller, these yachts and tall ships are everything the luxury ships are and more,” says Jennie Pointer,
pp + Taxes/Fees US$225 pp
Cat. 6 Interior • Dec. 11/16 • 7 nights • Cruise Only • Star Clippers Roundtrip Phillipsburg (St. Maarten) including Charlestown (Nevis), Cabrits (Dominica), Terre-de-Haut (Iles des Saintes), Deshaies (Guadeloupe), Falmouth Harbor (Antigua) & Gustavia (St. Barts)
Book summer vacation packages to Mexico & the Caribbean by April 30 and
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Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor TODAY! $300 offer applicable to adults only. Valid for travel from May 1 and completed by October 31, 2016. New bookings only. Subject to availability at time of booking. Subject to change without notice. Offers expire at 11:59 p.m. ET on the date indicated. Flights operated by Air Canada or Air Canada rouge. For applicable terms and conditions, consult www.aircanadavacations.com. Holder of Quebec permit #702566. TICO registration #50013537. BC registration #32229. ■ ®Aeroplan is a registered trademark of Aimia Canada Inc. ®Air Canada Vacations is a registered trademark of Air Canada, used under license by Touram Limited Partnership, 1440 St. Catherine W., Suite 600, Montreal, QC. 11777
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Join the experts at Maritime Travel this August on a breathtaking exploration of North America’s most easterly edge
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rguably one of the most unique destinations on the planet, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador has a lot of one-of-a-kind bragging points. To wit, it’s the place where the sun rises first on the continent; where Vikings landed over 1000 years ago; and where the oldest settlement and city in North America were born. In a seeming contradiction, it’s also the youngest province of Canada. In short, it offers a treasure-trove of experiences that are yours to discover, from exquisite wilderness solitude to vibrant city life; from stunning coastlines with icebergs and breaching whales to some of the most incredible natural and human-made wonders you’ll ever lay eyes on. Inspired by the diverse attractions and friendly people of Newfoundland and Labrador, the experts at Maritime Travel
have put together an exclusive 13day escorted tour of our youngest province. Join us as we explore remote fishing villages, enjoy stunning ocean vistas and sample superb seafood and fresh local photo: courte sy Newfoundl and and Labrad delicacies. Surround yourself with or Tourism/© Copyright Newfoundland & Labrador’s fresh, salt air, and get ready for what National Newfoundland & Labrador Discovery Geographic Traveler calls “one of the most pp transformative travel experiences.” Meet Fr C + Taxes/Fees C$479.50 pp and mingle with warm and charming people, Land Only • Aug. 19-31/16 • 12 nights • Holiday Escapes enjoy a Viking Feast, go whale-watching and From Halifax (NS) to St. John’s (NL) Book by May. 1/16 puffin-sighting, and so much more. A savings of $300 per couple! This fully escorted vacation includes Receive 7,000 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple! most meals, two full days in the legendary Gros Morne National Park area, three boat tours, a St. John’s City Tour, unique and historic accommodations in Twillingate and Trinity, and more.
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ASK US ABOUT NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR! Dixie Fowler, Manager
921 - 3rd Avenue S Lethbridge, AB 403-329-3373 dfowler@maritimetravel.ca
photo: courtesy Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism/© Copyright ABC
Bridget MacQueen
Suite #100 7777, 10th Street NE Calgary, AB 403-292-7460 bmacqueen@maritimetravel.ca
Katherine Young, Manager Suite 2 6233 - 200th Street Langley, BC 604-533-5305 kyoung@maritimetravel.ca
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Maritime Travel named Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program
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aritime Travel has been named a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 2015 for excellence in business performance. The Best Managed award recognizes Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million for sustained growth, financial performance, management practices and the efforts of the entire organization. A Platinum Club winner must maintain Best Managed status for a minimum of seven consecutive years. Maritime Travel has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Platinum Club for 11 consecutive years. Prior
to that, it had been named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies since 1998. Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs and recognizes Canadian companies that have implemented worldclass business practices and created value in innovative ways. Established in 1993, it is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Queen’s School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums. “We attribute achieving this award to the sincere dedication of our teams. Our knowledgeable, caring staff on the front lines, together with state-of-the-art technology
and operations, has been instrumental in achieving this award for so many years,” said Gary Gaudry, President of Maritime Travel. Based in Halifax, Maritime Travel Inc. has been in business since 1949, and has 114 full-service travel agency locations nationwide. Maritime Travel operates as LeGrow’s Travel in Newfoundland and Labrador and prides itself in providing knowledgeable and caring service to its clients coast to coast.
For details, visit: www.maritimetravel.ca
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - JOIN YOUR LOCAL MARITIME TRAVEL OFFICE AT THE FOLLOWING PRESENTATIONS! SURREY, BC
LETHBRIDGE, AB
CRUISING IN STYLE WITH CRYSTAL CRUISES!
PERU INFO NIGHT WITH G ADVENTURES!
Find out what’s new & exciting with Crystal Cruise Lines. Join us for a video presentation and talk about Crystal’s newly added river cruises and yachts, as well as their all-inclusive ocean cruising!
Dixie is back from Peru! Join us for a Peru information night, with a special guest from G Adventures.
WED. APRIL 6 • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CALL FOR LOCATION. SPACE IS LIMITED.
THU. APRIL 21 @ 7:00 PM MARITIME TRAVEL, 921 - 3 AVE SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE RSVP by April 19 at 122@maritimetravel.ca OR 403-329-3373 Door Prizes • Light Refreshments Bring your friends!
RSVP by March 29 at 604-575-5044 Seating is very limited. Reservations are required.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS All fares were valid at time of printing and are subject to availability at the time of booking. • Fares are per terms and conditions outlined in brochures of relevant tour operators. • Stopover hotel rates, where necessary, are not included. • All fares are per person based on double occupancy, taxes are extra, unless otherwise stated. Conditions apply. Offers can end at any time. Dates and prices were valid at time of printing. Offers are capacity controlled, and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Cruise prices are cruise only (port charges, taxes and airfare are extra) unless otherwise indicated. Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points are stated per couple.
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