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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 Spain … the waterways of Central Europe … the breathtaking majesty of the Swiss Alps. These are some of the most dreamed about destinations in the world – and they’re all delightfully contained within one compact continent. 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 industry partners.Visit www.maritimetravel.ca for a list of all our Small Group and Specialty Tours. Full details and itineraries are available on the site. Or contact any Maritime Travel counsellor.
Best of Switzerland June 11 - 25, 2016
Best of Spain with Globus 9-day tour from Madrid to Barcelona
Best of Spain
Join our own Maritime Travel Europe expert and escort extraordinaire, Claudia Steinmann, for an unforgettable 14-day adventure to her homeland of Switzerland. Claudia’s passion for the land of her birth – and for Europe in general – is infectious. Guests will explore such fascinating destinations as Zurich, the Rhine Falls and Zermatt in the Swiss Alps and enjoy unique experiences such as oxen trekking, a train ride aboard the Glacier Express, a cruise of Lake Zurich, and much more.
Join Globus tour director and Spain specialist Rita Martins on a fabulous journey into the heart of Spanish culture, history and natural splendours. Arguably the best way to experience the highlights of Spain in a short time, this escorted vacation includes overnight stays in Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona, each with its own blend of world-class art, unique cuisine, historical sights, and sun-kissed landscapes.
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Land Only • Nov. 5-13/16 • 9 days • Globus From Madrid to Barcelona including Cordoba, Seville, Granada & Valencia Book by March 31/16 A savings of $100 per couple!
Best of Switzerland
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Land Only • June 11-25/16 • 14 days Roundtrip Frankfurt including Heidelberg, Zurich, Rhine Falls, Constance, Appenzell, Ascona, Chur, Zermatt, Taesch, Gruyere, Berne, Lucerne, Hergiswil, Einsiedein, Titisee (Germany) & Colmar (France)
ASK ME ABOUT SWITZERLAND! Claudia Steinmann
2485 King George Hwy, Unit 15 Miramichi, NB 506-622-1100 csteinmann@maritimetravel.ca
ASK ME ABOUT SPAIN! Susan Beare
Park Lane Halifax, NS 902-429-7883 sbeare@maritimetravel.ca
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Heart of Germany with Viking River Cruises 7-day cruise with guided excursions Complimentary beer and wine service with lunch and dinner, most meals, six guided tours and a tailor-made culture curriculum are all part of the package.
This winter, you’re invited to spend seven days sailing through Germany’s heart and soul via the picturesque Main River. Offering a unique and intimate perspective on the land of Franconian Wine and Bavarian beer, this unhurried river cruise follows the famed “Romantic Road” to charming Old Towns that evoke a fairy-tale version of Europe. From the cobblestone streets of Rothenburg and Bamberg to the dramatic sandstone ruins of Heidelberg castle, this is a feast for the senses.
Heart of Germany River Cruise Viking Longship Tor
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Cat. C French Balcony • Dec. 20/16 • 7 days • Cruise Only Viking River Cruises Frankfurt to Nuremberg including Heidelberg, Wertheim, Wurzburg & Bamberg
ASK ME ABOUT GERMANY! Kim Pettis, Manager
Sunnyside Mall Bedford, NS 902-835-2111 kpettis@maritimetravel.ca
BETTER VIEWS ARE JUST THE BEGINNING. LAST CHANCE TO SAVE!
SAVE $ 3,420 up to
PER COUPLE ON SELECT 2016 EUROPE RIVER CRUISES.* PARIS TO NORMANDY’S LANDING BEACHES
MAGNIFICENT EUROPE
NORTH SEA – BLACK SEA CRUISE
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
Based on August 2, 2016
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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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ntriguing, relaxing and breathtakingly beautiful – these are some of the superlatives that Alaska conjures. “Alaska is one of my favourite destinations,” says Francine Patterson, manager, Maritime Travel, Main Street, Moncton, NB. “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
ASK ME ABOUT ALASKA CRUISES! Francine Patterson, Manager 1273 Main Street Moncton, NB 506-858-7118 fpatterson@maritimetravel.ca
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 Francine. 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.
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
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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Our counsellors weigh in on hot deals on Caribbean cruises
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ascinating ports of call, unique island cultures, daytime adventures, sumptuous evening dining, and more fun times than you ever imagined. Yes, cruising the Caribbean provides all this, and more. And this time of year, when the sun is setting on winter getaways,
there are deals to be had on some of our favourite itineraries. “For me, it’s all about the itineraries and ports of call. Each of the three Caribbean itineraries (east, west or south) offers a different kind of cruise experience,” says Norma Frost, manager, Maritime Travel,
New Glasgow, NS. “And while summer is slow to get going in our part of the world, now is a great time to take advantage of some of those last-minute getaways. Our other counsellors agree. Here’s a look at the three different options, with a suggested itinerary for each.
WESTERN CARIBBEAN
EASTERN CARIBBEAN
SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN
Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Cozumel, Key West, Belize, and more. “The off-ship activities are great on a Western Caribbean cruise,” says Cathy Fraser, Maritime Travel counsellor, Mayflower Mall, Sydney, NS. “There is so much to see and do, from visiting Mayan ruins in Mexico to some of the best snorkelling and diving imaginable in Cozumel and the Caymans.” Four- and seven-night cruises are popular and leave from Miami-Fort Lauderdale or New Orleans.
South Florida, The Bahamas, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan, and Tortola, and more. Most cruise lines offer this itinerary, which helps make it so popular. “The sheer beauty of the beaches stand out for me on an Eastern Caribbean cruise. This area is great for first-timers. I love how your cruise can be three, four, seven or more days long, making it ideal for people wanting a quick escape,” says Suzanne Burchill, Maritime Travel counsellor, McAllister Place, Saint John, NB.
San Juan, St. Lucia, Curacao, Dominica, Barbados, St. Kitts, to name a few. Our Maritime Travel counsellors love cruising this area because visiting these islands on their own can be expensive. A cruise is an ideal and affordable way to take in these wonderful places, they agree. An added bonus is getting to experience French and West Indian cultures.
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise Norwegian Dawn
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Cat. ID Interior • May 1/16 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Norwegian Cruise Line Roundtrip New Orleans including Cozumel (Mexico), Roatan (Bay Islands), Belize City (Belize) & Costa Maya (Mexico)
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Freedom of the Seas
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Cat. N Interior • May 1/16 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Port Canaveral including Cococay (Bahamas), Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas) & Philipsburg (St. Maarten)
7-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise Adventure of the Seas
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Cat. Z Interior • May 14/16 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip San Juan (Puerto Rico) including Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas), Basseterre (St. Kitts/Nevis), Willemstad (Curacao) & Oranjestad (Aruba)
ASK US ABOUT CARIBBEAN CRUISES! Norma Frost, Manager Highland Square Mall New Glasgow, NS 902-752-2073 nfrost@maritimetravel.ca MT
Cathy Fraser
Mayflower Mall Sydney, NS 902-564-0600 cfraser@maritimetravel.ca
Suzanne Burchill
McAllister Place Saint John, NB 506-633-7711 sburchill@maritimetravel.ca
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ASK ME ABOUT STAR CLIPPER CRUISES! Janet Buckley
Brunswick Square Saint John, NB 506-632-1880 jbuckley@maritimetravel.ca
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luxury ships are and more,” says Janet Buckley, Maritime Travel counsellor, Brunswick Square, Saint John, NB. “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.”
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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
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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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)
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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 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 & LABRADOR! Nicole Hersey
43 Webster Street Kentville, NS 902-679-2299 nhersey@maritimetravel.ca photo: courtesy Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism/© Copyright MT
Karen Withers, Manager
4 Forest Hills Parkway Cole Harbour - Dartmouth, NS 902-435-0220 kwithers@maritimetravel.ca
Jackie McFadgen, Manager @ Atlantic Superstore, Joseph Howe Drive Halifax, NS 902-455-7201 jmcfadgen@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.
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Annapolis Valley, NS
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902-835-2111 902-864-4666
Halifax-Dartmouth, NS
Barrington Place 902-421-5000 902-468-8747 Burnside Park Clayton Park Shopping Ctr. 902-457-9222 902-435-0220 Cole Harbour 902-455-7856 Halifax Shopping Ctr. Park Lane 902-429-7883 902-465-2125 Hudson’s Bay, MicMac Mall 902-455-7201 Atlantic Superstore, Joseph Howe Dr. Administration 902-420-1554 Tantallon, NS
Sobeys 902-826-1782 Amherst, NS
Sobeys, Amherst Ctr. Mall
902-661-1220
Webster Street, Kentville County Fair Mall, New Minas Queen St., Bridgetown
902-679-2299 902-681-2410 902-665-4812
New Glasgow, NS
Highland Square Mall South Shore, NS
Bridgewater Mall
902-752-2073 902-543-2481
Southwest Shore, NS
Sobeys, Digby 902-245-4970 Yarmouth 902-742-9666 Church Point 902-769-3702 Truro, NS
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Charlotte Street, Sydney Mayflower Mall, Sydney Port Hawkesbury Ctr. North Sydney @ Atlantic Superstore Hay St., Glace Bay
902-893-7185 902-539-4800 902-564-0600 902-625-3017 902-794-7251 902-849-7011
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Charlottetown, PEI
Confederation Court Mall Summerside, PEI
County Fair Mall
Riverview, NB
Atlantic Superstore 902-566-3332
Sackville, NB
902-436-5213
Sussex, NB
NEW BRUNSWICK Fredericton, NB
Regent Mall Kings Place
Saint John, NB
Brunswick Square McAllister Place
854-7870
East Main Plaza
536-3636
Gateway Mall
433-3377
Tracadie-Sheila, NB
450-6055 458-8969 632-1880 633-7711
339-5 rue du Moulin Caraquet, NB
rue du Portage
395-2969 727-7272
Woodstock, NB
389 Connell St.
Miramichi, NB
Atholville, NB
Dieppe, NB
Edmundston, NB
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Superstore, Savoie Ave.
Champlain Place
Atlantic Superstore
Moncton, NB
1273 Main St.
858-0045 858-7118
St. Stephen, NB
Milltown Blvd.
325-9210 753-3886 739-6601 466-3800
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.
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