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Introducing Maritime Travel Sault Ste. Marie And a whole new world of travel benefits!
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reating travel memories to last a lifetime is what it’s all about,” says Bonnita Albert, manager, Maritime Travel, Sault Ste. Marie, ON. “When you take all the wonderful extras provided by Maritime Travel and combine them with the knowledge and experience my team members Yvonne Rosset, Tina Kennedy, Barb Tremblay, Eva Lucarelli, Agnes Hughson and I have, it’s a winning combination.” The team specializes in group travel, destination weddings, ocean and river cruises, and matching clients to the Caribbean resort that’s just right for them. Agnes Hughson is the corporate
specialist in the group. She brings more than 30 years industry experience to her role, including the last nine years dealing exclusively with corporate travel and managing complicated air itineraries. Bonnita and the Sault Ste. Marie team like providing customers all the advantages Maritime Travel offers – like the Best Price Guarantee, 24-7 customer care, no service fees on vacation packages and cruises, and pricing that’s the same as online. Plus, you can pay in 12 equal payments if you use your Hudson’s Bay credit card or Hudson’s Bay Mastercard. Clients can also earn valuable Hudson’s Bay Rewards
points on vacation packages, cruises or tours booked with Maritime Travel. “I take great pleasure in seeing the excitement build when we are planning a vacation that makes a lifetime of memories,” says Bonnita. “We look forward to welcoming new clients to our Sault Ste. Marie branch and helping make those travel dreams a reality!” Since 1949, Maritime Travel has grown to become one of Canada’s largest independently owned travel agency groups with 114 locations nationwide.
ASK ME ABOUT COACH TOURS!
ASK ME ABOUT THE MEDITERRANEAN!
ASK ME ABOUT CRUISES!
Bonnita Albert, Manager 542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 balbert@maritimetravel.ca
Eva Lucarelli
542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 elucarelli@maritimetravel.ca
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Barb Tremblay
542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 btremblay@maritimetravel.ca
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Great Group Getaways!
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ulti-family vacations … girlfriend getaways … guys-only ‘mancations’ … whether you’re a four-pack of friends or a crowd of 150, our group travel specialists are standing by to help you plan for that special escape. “We booked close to 1,400 groups and more than 20,000 of our customers across Canada travelled in groups in 2015,” says Tina Kennedy, Maritime Travel counsellor, Sault Ste. Marie. “Destination weddings, graduation groups, art history tours, milestone events – we do it all!” As Canada’s top specialists in group travel, our counsellors rise to the battle cry of coordinating complex schedules for groups with multiple departure points and highly customized itineraries, all while juggling such details as booking additional and adjoining rooms.
The Mediterranean: where antiquity lives. It is the birthplace of some of the most deeply rooted, oldest civilizations on
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ASK ME ABOUT WEDDING GROUPS!
Agnes Hughson
542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 ahughson@maritimetravel.ca
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Planning your great group getaway with us means you get access to tons of group offers and discounts – as well as a hasslefree trip-planning experience. Get stuff like: • Private cocktail parties, logo items, complimentary rooms or cabins, free upgrades and other rewards for your group, including discounts on flights, hotels and other travel-related expenses • Free seat selection on flights • Future travel vouchers • Free custom invitations • And more … Here is just one great tour option brought to you by Maritime Travel Sault Ste. Marie:
Tina Kennedy
542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 tkennedy@maritimetravel.ca
Earth. The Mediterranean is a region of architecture and art, gods and government, the ancient and the new. And there is perhaps no better way to discover it than on a 12-night Italy and Greek Isles cruise.
Ports include: Barcelona, Spain | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Amalfi, Italy | Santorini (Thira), Greece Kusadasi (Ephesus),Turkey | Mykonos, Greece Piraeus (Athens), Greece | Valletta, Malta
12-Night Italy & Greek Isles Cruise Celebrity Equinox
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Cruise Only • Oct. 3/16 • 12 nights • Celebrity Cruises Receive 4,538 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ASK ME ABOUT RIVER CRUISES! Yvonne Rosset
542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 yrosset@maritimetravel.ca
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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Set Sail for Adventure
Now’s the time to book that dream cruise with the team from Sault Ste. Marie
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he idea of falling asleep in one exotic destination and waking up in another can be the stuff of dreams, or at best, science fiction. But talk to a cruiser, or a Maritime Travel counsellor, and you’ll hear a different story. “I tell my clients… ‘There is no other type of travel where you experience so much and see so many places – but only have to pack and unpack once,’” says Eva Lucarelli, Maritime Travel counsellor, Sault Ste. Marie. “That’s why I just love selling cruises.”
When many people think of cruising, the Caribbean and Mediterranean immediately come to mind. And while these are popular choices, it’s good to remember that there are some 500 cruise ports of call worldwide. With large- and small-ship cruises, the tropical Caribbean and worldly Mediterranean ports of call are well known and loved. But you can also experience the Chilean or Norwegian Fjords, the Hawaiian islands, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Bangkok, Alaska and Russia (to name but a
few) this way. Meanwhile, river cruises and barges offer European gems like Paris, Vienna, and even China’s Yangtze River for exploration. And when it comes to expedition cruising, hard-to-get-to outports in Antarctica, the Amazon and beyond are possible. For more ideas on choosing cruising, pick up a copy of our own Maritime Travel Recommended Cruising Guide, available in store or online at www.maritimetravel.ca
Itinerary: Alaska
Itinerary: Mediterranean
Cruise Line: NCL
Cruise Line: Celebrity
Itinerary: Portugal, Spain and the Duoro River Valley
Recommended For: First-time or experienced cruisers, families
Recommended For: Experienced cruisers, families, culture-seekers
7-Day Sawyer Glacier from Vancouver Norwegian Sun
7-Night Eastern Mediterranean Celebrity Equinox
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Cat. IX Inside • May 16/16 • 7 days • Cruise Only Norwegian Cruise Line Roundtrip Vancouver including the Inside Passage, Juneau, Skagway, Sawyer Glacier & Ketchikan Receive 1,666 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ASK ME ABOUT MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES! Eva Lucarelli
542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 elucarelli@maritimetravel.ca
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Cat. Z Inside • June 11/16 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Celebrity Cruise Lines From Athens (Greece) to Istanbul (Turkey) including Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos & Ephesus Receive 1,938 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Cruise Line: Uniworld Recommended For: Experienced cruisers, gourmands
11-Day Portugal, Spain & Douro River Valley River Cruise Queen Isabel
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Cat. 3 Deluxe Stateroom • Oct. 27/16 • 11days • Cruise Only Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection From Lisbon to Porto including Coimbra, Entre-os-Rios, Regua, Pinhao, Vega de Terron, Salamanca, Barca d’Alva & Pinhao Receive 9,798 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ASK ME ABOUT ALASKA CRUISES! Barb Tremblay
542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 btremblay@maritimetravel.ca
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t’s all about taking it slow. And that’s what’s ironic about river cruising – the world’s fastest-growing cruise trend. Slow does not just refer to the speed of these graceful, luxurious ships, it also speaks to the entire experience… Taking the time to savour and enjoy fine cuisine and wine… Time to relax and take in the spectacular scenery from a vantage point only a river cruise can provide. “Now that I’ve experienced river cruising, most recently with Uniworld, I’m absolutely hooked!” says Barb Tremblay,
Maritime Travel counsellor, Sault Ste. Marie. “I can definitely see why river cruising attracts such a high number of repeat clientele. You’re made to feel really special on board, with the very best of food and wine and highly personalized service, while at a really leisurely pace with a relatively small number of fellow cruisers.” Best of all, you can enjoy a river cruise at any time of year. A number of our travel counsellors are just back from exploring Europe’s traditional Christmas markets along the Rhine and Danube. Others have
been sampling such exotic destinations as Cambodia, China, the Mekong River and even India. “For myself, I’m looking at the Douro River in Portugal for my next river cruise,” says Barb. “I’m also very keen on Europe and I’d like to do more river cruise itineraries there.”
Gems of the Danube Scenic Amber
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Cat. E Standard Stateroom • Aug. 22/16 • 7 days • Cruise Only Scenic River Cruises From Budapest to Nuremberg including Vienna (Austria), Durnstein (Austria), Melk (Austria), Aschach (Austria), Passau (Germany) & Regensburg (Germany) Receive 6,790 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
15-Day Magnificent Mekong River Cruise Viking Mekong
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Cat. C Standard • Aug. 1/16 • 15 days • Cruise Only Viking River Cruises From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi including Sa Dec (Vietnam), Tan Chau (Vietnam), Mekong River, Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Kampong Cham (Cambodia) & Angkor Wat (Cambodia) Receive 9,998 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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ant to see your Maritime Travel counsellor’s eyes light up? Just mention the term bucket list. Or better yet, ask them what’s on theirs. “In my many years in the travel industry, I have travelled to four continents and explored Europe and the Caribbean exhaustively,” says Bonnita Albert, manager, Maritime Travel, Sault Ste. Marie, ON. “I’m also big on cruising.” For all her experience, Bonnita says her own personal bucket list continues to grow, as she continues to counsel her clients through those unforgettable travel experiences. “Whether you’re looking for a basic beach getaway, or a more complicated trip like trekking in Peru, I’m your go-to,” she laughs. “It’s all about that attention to detail that goes into making your travel experience the best possible.” Colleague Yvonne Rosset agrees. “It’s all about providing that personalized service,” says the 30-year industry veteran. “I’ve travelled extensively myself and loved every minute of it. Over the years I’ve visited Africa, travelled all over Europe and the Caribbean, skiied in Banff and Whistler, been to Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore, and lived it up in New York City.” By contrast, team member Tina Kennedy says that for all her travels, Canada remains her favourite destination by far. “I love the Kootenay Rockies in B.C. with their
quirky laid-back towns like Nelson, Kaslo, Fernie and Naksup, to name a few. There are pristine lakes, hot springs and endless mountain trails to explore,” she says. “I don’t feel Canadians explore their own nation as much as they should. We really do live in the most beautiful country in the world.” Meanwhile, team member Agnes Hughson has travelled extensively over the last 30 years – many of them as a corporate travel specialist. “I have travelled extensively throughout the Caribbean, as well as to more far-flung destinations as Israel and Alaska, so I do enjoy all types of travel,” she says. Colleague Barb Tremblay agrees. “Over the years, I have visited many of the Caribbean islands, as well as London and Paris,” she says. “And those awesome personal travel experiences help inform my relationship with my clients.” Ditto for team mate Eva Lucarelli. “My recent travels include Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, England, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Greece and Turkey,” she says. “I also lived in Italy for three years – it’s my family’s second home – and I’m fluent in Italian, so I particularly enjoy organizing group travel to Europe. Whether I’m helping clients plan an all-inclusive getaway, a group tour, or a real bucket-list adventure, I find myself getting just as excited about the details as they are!”
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Bonnita Albert, Manager 542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 balbert@maritimetravel.ca
Eva Lucarelli
542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 elucarelli@maritimetravel.ca
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As to their own favourite destinations, each member of the Sault Ste. Marie team brings a different flavour to the table. Here’s a quick overview of some of the team’s top picks.
Destination: Ireland Vacation Package: Country Roads of Ireland with Insight Vacations Recommended By: Bonnita Albert Experience the dramatic scenery, wide open skies and pounding surf as you circumnavigate the Emerald Isle. Take time to indulge in local favourites, such as a pint of Guiness and some Irish stew, accompanied by traditional Celtic music.
Country Roads of Ireland
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Land Only • June 24/16 • 12 nights • Insight Vacations From Dublin to Belfast including Cork, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Londonderry & Ballygally Book by March 31/16 A savings of $100 per couple! Receive 7,150 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ASK ME ABOUT COSTA RICA! Barb Tremblay
542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 btremblay@maritimetravel.ca SSM
Destination: Costa Rica
Destination: Italy
Destination: China
Vacation Package: Natural Wonders of Costa Rica with Globus
Vacation Package: Southern Italy & Sicily with Tragalgar
Vacation Package: 10-day China Delights with Nexus Holidays
Recommended By: Barb Tremblay “There is nowhere in the world like Costa Rica,” says Barb Tremblay, Maritime Travel counsellor, Sault Ste. Marie. “You’ll fall in love with its splendid landscapes of verdant rainforest, stunning beaches and vibrant tropical species of plants and animals.” If you’re ready for a grand adventure, Barb recommends that you grab your camera and get ready for an awesome 9-day escapade to Costa Rica with Globus. Among the many highlights of this tour is Tortuguero National Park, complete with a wildlife-viewing boat ride through the remote wilderness.
Recommended By: Eva Lucarelli Mesmerizing scenery combined with ancient architecture and Mediterranean heritage are all on the viewing and tasting menus offered on Trafalgar’s 9-day escorted dalliance through Sicily and Southern Italy.
Recommended By: Tina Kennedy Delve into China’s tantalizing treasures on a 10-day getaway with Nexus Holidays. Highlights include a boat ride through island-studded West Lake in eastern China, an inside look at the Forbidden City with its imperial gardens, and that amazing view from atop the famous Great Wall of China. And that’s just for starters.
Southern Italy & Sicily
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Land Only • May 26/16 • 9 days • Trafalgar From Rome to Palermo including Monte Cassino, Pompeii, Sorrento, Isle of Capri, Taormina, Enna, Agrigento, Erice & Mondello Book by March 31/16 A savings of $100 per couple! Receive 5,950 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Natural Wonders of Costa Rica
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China Delights
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Air from Toronto plus Land • June 6/16 • 10 days • Nexus Holidays From Beijing to Shanghai including the Great Wall of China (in Beijing), the Forbidden City, Suzhou, Wuxi & Hangzhou Receive 2,100 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Land Only • May 28/16 • 9 days • Globus Roundtrip San Jose including Cariari, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal, Monteverde & Sarchi Book by March 31/16 A savings of $100 per couple! Receive 4,578 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ASK ME ABOUT EUROPEAN TOURS! Yvonne Rosset
542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 yrosset@maritimetravel.ca SSM
ASK ME ABOUT CHINA! Tina Kennedy
542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 tkennedy@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-theart 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.
114 locations NATIONWIDE including:
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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.
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