Atlantic - June 4th, 2016

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Beyond the

Danube YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE

JUNE 4, 2016

Set Sail for

Adventure It's Cruise Month!

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Beyond the Danube Those ravishing river cruises are plying new waters and taking some exciting twists and turns

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Cole Harbour, NS. “I love pointing out the exciting new itineraries and inclusions. Many people expect the cruises to begin and end with the famous Rhine or Danube – which are wonderful. After all, that’s where it all began. These days, river cruising has become increasingly exotic, and can take you through Africa, India, Vietnam-Cambodia …

Even Italy!”

River cruising has been one of the most popular travel trends for several years now.

Europe’s ancient waterways have been providing a relaxing and luxurious experience for guests to get up-close to beautiful cities and towns … Prague, Budapest, Amsterdam, and more. Cruisers can arrive at these stunning destinations the way visitors did hundreds of years ago – by river – before the days of planes and trains. “Add to this gourmet food and fine wine, and you can see

Photo courtesy of Viking River Cruises

he sight of giraffes and lions on an African plain … The sunrise scent of jasmine wafting up from a colourful floating market … The glint of gold sparkling on a Buddhist temple. If you thought river cruising was only about those mighty European waterways, it’s time to take another look.

“My clients are often surprised by the options when it comes to river cruises,” says Sandi Cooper, Maritime Travel counsellor,

June Cruise Sale!

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SAVE up to $1000 USD + Reduced Deposits + $100 USD Beverage Card, FREE Gratuities, Onboard Value Booklet & More!

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SAVE up to $4,850 CDN per couple!

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Châteaux Rivers & Wine What’s included for you: 6 guided tours, wine sampling, complimentary wine and beer with onboard dinner and lunch, free internet and more!

Viking Longship Forseti

3299

$ Fr C

pp Taxes/Fees Included

Cat. F Outside • Oct. 29/16 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Viking River Cruises Roundtrip Bordeaux, France including Cadillac (France), Saint-Emilion (France), Blaye (France) & Pauillac (France)

Romantic Rhine What’s included for you: included excursions with Certified Local Guides, chefinspired regional recipes and more

Avalon Felicity

Fr C

2840

$

Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong What’s included for you: unlimited wine with lunch and dinner on board, life enriching tours and excursions and more

AMADara

Fr C

3873

$

pp + Taxes/Fees C$201 pp

Cat. B Outside French Balcony • Sept. 5/16 • 7 nights • Cruise Only AMA Waterways From Ho Chi Minh to Prek Kdam including Cai Be (Vietnam), Sa Dec (Vietnam), Tan Chau (Vietnam), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Koh Chen (Cambodia), Oudong (Cambodia), Kampong Tralach (Cambodia), Kampong Chhnang, (Cambodia) & Prek Kdam (Cambodia)

pp + Taxes/fees C$224

Cat E Outside • Apr. 2/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only • Avalon Waterways From Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, The Netherlands including Breisach (Germany), Strasbourg (France), Mainz (Germany), Rüdesheim (Germany) & Cologne (Germany)

ASK US ABOUT RIVER CRUISING! Sandi Cooper

4 Forest Hills Parkway Cole Harbour - Dartmouth, NS 902-435-0220 scooper@maritimetravel.ca

Mel Stewart, Manager

Cambridge Centre, Burnside Dartmouth, NS 902-468-8747 mstewart@maritimetravel.ca

Nicole Hersey

43 Webster Street Kentville, NS 902-679-2299 nhersey@maritimetravel.ca

Photo courtesy of Uniworld River Cruises

why it’s so popular,” says Sandi.

You can explore the world – but with all the comforts of a floating boutique hotel. But it’s not just about the destinations. Today, you can indulge your favourite passion with a themed cruise. There are wine cruises, art cruises, wildlife cruises, and more – all featuring hands-on experiences. “All these changes are attracting a new generation of cruisers,” says Sandi. “Some lines like Uniworld have even started introducing family friendly river cruises, with special activities for children and kids-cruise-free promotions.”

As more and more river ships are being built, the increased competition has resulted in more and more inclusions and offers to attract guests. Look for two-for-one airfare offers, complimentary excursions, free gratuities, premium beverages, and more included in your cruise fare.

Maritime Travel counsellors have been sailing on more river cruise lines than we can count. Count on them to point you in the right direction when it comes to the best river cruise for you.

The largest suites on European waters.

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The World’s Leading River Cruise Line…By Far® 8-day Rhine Getaway river cruises from $2,799 per person* Ask for Viking’s 2017 Early Booking Discount.

For details, contact your Maritime Travel counsellor today.

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*Note: Rhine Getaway price based on CAT F, on the December 29, 2017 Viking Longship Eir departure. Cruise fares listed are for cruise and cruisetour only in Canadian dollars, per person and fares/discount offers are based on double occupancy. Must request offer EBD at time of booking and pay in full by current expiration date; call for details. Valid on new bookings only as of 6/1/16, subject to availability and may not be combinable with any other offers except Past Guest Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit. Viking reserves the right to correct errors and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Additional terms and conditions apply; see Passenger Ticket Contract at vikingrivercruisescanada.com. ©2016. Travel + Leisure and Time Inc., are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Viking Cruises. CST#2052644-40.

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YOU’RE A C U LT U R E C R AV I N G VENICE VENTURER.

EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFER FROM MARITIME TR AVEL Book select 7-night or longer sailings by June 30 th , 2016, and receive the following: COMPLIMENTARY DINNER FOR T WO for Ocean View Stateroom COMPLIMENTARY DINNER FOR T WO + ONE SPA TREATMENT for Balcony Stateroom and Above

For more information, contact your Maritime Travel Consultant!

See Your Travel Professional for Complete Offer Terms. Specialty Dinner/Spa for Two only apply to new bookings made until June 30th, 2016 for 7 nights or longer Caribbean departing on or after August 1st, 2016. Excludes China Departures. Must book an ocean view and above for the Specialty Dining offer. Must book Balcony and above to receive the Specialty Dining offer and Spa Treatment for 1. Offer includes one Complimentary dinner for two guests in a Specialty restaurant. Voucher is valid for Dinner Only, one per sailing, at Chops Grille, Portofino, Giovanni’s Table, Samba Grill, Solarium Bistro or Jamie’s Italian. Venues vary by Ship. Voucher cannot be used toward the purchase of a specialty dining or Spa package. Alcoholic beverages and sodas are not included, and are available at an additional cost. Specialty Dining gratuities are included. Spa offer is limited to one treatment per stateroom and only available on port days. Gratuities are not included. Offer includes one choice of one spa treatment: La Therapie Hyrdolift Facial Swedish Massage; Reflexology including massage. Offer is combinable with all offers and promotions, except other dining/spa offers. Offer does not apply to Group Reservations. Offer subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, cannot be transferred, and may be withdrawn at any time. Please ask your travel agent for full details. Royal Caribbean reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update fares, fees, and surcharges at any time without prior notice. ©2016 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships registry: The Bahamas. 16050449 • 4/20/2016

A L L- I N C L U S I V E IS THE ESSENCE OF

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2017 A LL-I N CLU SI VE EU R OPEA N B OU TI QU E R I VE R CRUI SE HI G HL I GHTS:

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A luxurious riverview stateroom / All gratuities / Port charges included / 24-hour room service / Concierge services / All scheduled transfers / All dining and unlimited beverages onboard / Hosted, personalized excursions

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELLOR.

You deserve the best *Savings listed in CAD. Savings comprised of Double Early-Booking Savings Offers and Exclusive June Savings. Savings may vary by itinerary and category of accommodations. Offers are combinable with each other and with River Heritage Club savings/amenities, Group savings, Take Two Discount and Deposit Protection Credit. Offers are

#ExploreUniworld capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time. Other restrictions may apply. For complete details, general information, and terms and conditions applicable to all Uniworld trips, please contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor. TICO Reg. #50018458 | Uniworld River Cruises (Canada) Limited, 33 Kern Road, Toronto, Ontario, M3B 1S9 Canada

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Cruise Debuts

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f you love to try out new ships, then 2016 is your year. No fewer than seven new ships from some of the industry’s top cruise lines are taking to the high seas – among them the most luxurious, the largest and the most technically sophisticated.

Here’s a sneak peak at two of the most anticipated.

Ship: Holland America’s ms Koningsdam Capacity: 2,650 passengers Wow-worthy Attributes: As Holland America’s first new ship since 2010 – an eternity in the industry – the highly anticipated Koningsdam brings a number of firsts for the cruise line, including oceanview cabins for single travellers and families, a culinary arts center where guests can take cooking lessons during the day and dine at night, and the only purpose built wineblending venue at sea that allows passengers to mix their own wines.

ASK ME ABOUT THE LATEST IN CRUISING! Shelley Millett, Manager

Park Lane – Spring Garden Road Halifax, NS 902-429-7883 smillett@maritimetravel.ca

Greek & Turkish Treasures ms Koningsdam

1428

$ Fr C

pp + Taxes/Fees 70 C$175.23 pp

Cat. L Inside • Sept. 30/16 • 12 nights Cruise Only • Holland America Roundtrip Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy including Katakolon, Olympia (Greece), Piraeus, Athens (Greece), Istanbul (Turkey), Kusadasi, Ephesus (Turkey), Rhodes (Greece), Iraklion Heraklion, Crete (Greece) & Naples (Italy)

Bonus: $75 USD Shipboard Cred it per stateroom!

Ship: Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas Capacity: 6,410 passengers Wow-worthy Attributes: The biggest ship in the world, Harmony of the Seas is the newest addition to Royal Caribbean’s award-winning Oasis Class fleet. The new cruise ship – the very definition of a more-is-better credo – includes lots of favourites from its sisters, such as the seven“neighbourhood” concept with themed areas

like the “Pool and Sports Zone” and “Entertainment Place.” However, it has lots of firsts including the tallest water slide at sea, a cocktail bar with robot bartenders, and a high-speed Internet service offering speeds equal to those on land – still a rarity at sea.

Eastern Caribbean Cruise Harmony of the Seas

1709

$ Fr C

Cat. Y Outside • Nov. 12/16 • 7 nights Royal Caribbean Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale, Florida including Nassau (Bahamas), St. Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands) & Philipsburg (St. Maarten)

pp + Taxes/Fees C$140

Bonus:

Book by June 30 & receiv e

COMPLIMENTAR Dinner for Two!Y

Photo courtesy of RCI

Go further with Holland America Line 14-Day Far East Discovery Hong Kong to Singapore

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INTERIOR FROM CAD$

ms Volendam

10-27-16

2,039

Taxes, fees, and port expenses additional at $271.78

BONUS: US$75 onboard credit per stateroom

Contact your Maritime Travel counsellor for details.

Terms & Conditions Fares are based on Promo RH. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy, cruise or Land+Sea Journeys only. Fares are in Canadian dollars. All savings amounts are included in the fares shown. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional at CAD 271.78. Subject to availability. For more information about our stateroom categories and suite descriptions, and to view deck plans and for full terms and conditions applicable to your cruise, please refer to hollandamerica.com or the appropriate Holland America brochure. Offers have limited space, and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Other restrictions may apply. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands.

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2 f o r 1 C R U I S E FA R E S p lu s F R E E A I R FA R E * including Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver

choose one:

FREE - Shore Excursions FREE - Beverage Package FREE - Shipboard Credit plus:

FREE - Unlimited Internet PLUS OUR EXCLUSIVE

$100 Shipboard Credit per stateroom on all bookings made between June 1-30, 2016 on all published sailings.

Canadian dollar pricing available on sailings in New Summer 2017 through Winter 2017-18 Collection

MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELOR FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FROM OCEANIA CRUISES CALL YOUR

*OLife Choice offer expires on 9/30/16. Fares expire on 6/30/16. All fares are per person in U.S. dollars, valid for residents of Canada, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise noted), for new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. Any noted Shipboard Credits are per person, based on double occupancy. Free Internet is one per stateroom. OLife Choice amenities are subject to change. OLife Choice free shore excursions vary by voyage and exclude Oceania Choice, Oceania Exclusive and Executive Collection. Voyages up to 9 days receive 3 free shore excursions; 10-12 days receive 4 free shore excursions; 14+ days receive 5 free shore excursions. If shore excursion amenity is selected, all excursions must be chosen at least 14 days prior to sailing. OLife Choice beverage package amenity is House Select. Guests in the same stateroom must choose the same OLife Choice amenity and amenity must be chosen by final payment. Not all promotions are combinable. 2 for 1 and Special Offer Fares are based on published Full Brochure Fares; such fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all suite and stateroom categories and do not include optional charges as detailed in the Guest Ticket Contract. “Free Airfare” promotion does not include ground transfers and applies to coach, roundtrip flights only from the following airports: YOW, YUL, YVR, YYZ. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to assign gateways based on availability for JFK, LGA and MIA. “Free Airfare” gateways are subject to change at any time. Airfare is available from all other U.S. and Canadian gateways for an additional charge. Any advertised fares that include the “Free Airfare” promotion include all airline fees, surcharges and government taxes. Airline-imposed personal charges such as baggage fees may apply. For details visit exploreflightfees.com. Additional Terms & Conditions apply for Grand Voyages. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Ships’ Registry: Marshall Islands. APR161709

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Set Sail for Adventure Small-ship cruising in Alaska

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hile many cruisers catch their first from-the-deck glimpse of Alaska through iconic ports like Skagway or Ketchikan, there will always be those who prefer their Alaska adventure to happen off the main stage. That’s where small-ship cruise itineraries come into play.

“Alaska is amazing, no matter how you slice it,” says Denette Meisner, Maritime Travel counsellor, Bridgewater, NS. “But if you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure travel experience that packages Alaska’s incredible scenery, local cultures and abundant wildlife, then the small ships are the way to go.”

Carrying fewer passengers, these boutique cruise ships are able to dock in isolated out-of-the-way ports that are difficult for the larger ships to experience.

This enables them to offer extraordinary onshore excursions you won’t have read about in your guide book.

“The onboard ambiance is also decidedly more casual than on the larger ships,” says Denette. “You can leave your formal wear at home, but you might want to invest in some good outdoor gear because you’ll be spending your time hiking and kayaking rather than shopping and taking helicopter tours!”

10-Night Alaska Cruise Oceania Regatta

Fr C

265650

$

pp + Taxes/Fees C$443

Cat. G Inside • May 31/17 • 10 nights • Cruise Only • Oceania Cruises Roundtrip Vancouver including Cruising the Inside Passage, Bonus: Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway, FREE Unlimited Juneau, Wrangell, & Victoria

Internet, Plus se lect FREE Shore Excu one of: rsio FREE House Beve ns, ra Package, or a Sh ge ipboard Credit.

ASK US ABOUT ALASKA CRUISES! Denette Meisner

Bridgewater Mall Bridgewater, NS 902-543-2481 dmeisner@maritimetravel.ca

Charla Selfridge

County Fair Mall New Minas, NS 902-681-2410 cselfridge@maritimetravel.ca

FEEL FREE TO DISCOVER YOUR WORLD. Feel Free to let inspiration guide you on unforgettable vacations aboard our fleet of award-winning ships.

With Norwegian, your journey is as exciting as the destination. Where unpacking happens once and relaxing, exploring and superb dining can happen whenever you like. Where spectacular entertainment comes straight from Broadway. Where splashes are larger and the thrills are greater. Plus, if you book by June 30th, be sure to ask about the Free At Sea promotion.

For more information, contact Maritime Travel.

NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY BAHAMAS & FLORIDA ROUND-TRIP FROM NEW YORK

St. Thomas; Tortola; Nassau

Prices starting from

$

1,009 CAD

$

NORWEGIAN GETAWAY WESTERN CARIBBEAN ROUND-TRIP FROM MIAMI Roatan, Bay Islands; Harvest Caye; Costa Maya; Cozumel

863 CAD

$

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EASTERN CARIBBEAN ROUND-TRIP FROM MIAMI

Orlando & The Beaches (Port Canaveral); Nassau; Great Stirrup Cay

Prices starting from ©2016 NCL Corporation Ships’ Registry: BAHAMAS and USA

NORWEGIAN ESCAPE

Prices starting from

970 CAD

PRIDE OF AMERICA

HAWAI`I ROUND-TRIP FROM HONOLULU Kahului, Maui; Hilo, Hawai`i; Kona, Hawai`i; Nawiliwili, Kaua`i Prices starting from

1,995 CAD

$

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Mark Your Calendar – JOIN YOUR LOCAL MARITIME TRAVEL OFFICE AT THE FOLLOWING PRESENTATIONS! SYDNEY, NS

Wine & Cheese Evening with Trafalgar!

Join Maritime Travel (Charlotte St.) and special guest, Ken Nickerson of Trafalgar, at this informative presentation and get the inside scoop on Worldwide Coach Tours!

THURS. JUNE 16 @ 7:00 PM HEARTHSTONE INN - KINGS ROAD RSVP by June 10 at 902-539-4800 or 27@maritimetravel.ca

114 locations NATIONWIDE including: NOVA SCOTIA

Bedford-Lower Sackville, NS

Sunnyside Mall Sobeys, Sackville Drive

Halifax-Dartmouth, NS

Barrington Place Burnside Park Clayton Park Shopping Ctr. Cole Harbour Halifax Shopping Ctr. Park Lane Hudson’s Bay, MicMac Mall Atlantic Superstore, Joseph Howe Dr. Administration Tantallon, NS

Sobeys

Amherst, NS

Sobeys, Amherst Ctr. Mall

902-835-2111 902-864-4666 902-421-5000 902-468-8747 902-457-9222 902-435-0220 902-455-7856 902-429-7883 902-465-2125 902-455-7201 902-420-1554 902-826-1782 902-661-1220

KENTVILLE, NS Light Refreshments will be served .

Annapolis Valley, NS

Webster Street, Kentville County Fair Mall, New Minas Queen St., Bridgetown New Glasgow, NS

Highland Square Mall South Shore, NS

Bridgewater Mall

Southwest Shore, NS

Sobeys, Digby Yarmouth Church Point Truro, NS

Truro Mall Cape Breton, NS

For details, visit: www.maritimetravel.ca

Charlotte Street, Sydney Mayflower Mall, Sydney Port Hawkesbury Ctr. North Sydney @ Atlantic Superstore Hay St., Glace Bay

902-679-2299 902-681-2410 902-665-4812 902-752-2073 902-543-2481 902-245-4970 902-742-9666 902-769-3702 902-893-7185 902-539-4800 902-564-0600 902-625-3017 902-794-7251 902-849-7011

Avalon Waterways Spring Fling!

Whether you’re looking for a romantic mini-break, an extended exploration, or something in between, with Avalon Waterways, you get to choose the river cruise that’s just right for you! Join Maritime Travel (Kentville) to learn more.

TUES. JUNE 21 @ 6:30 PM KENTVILLE COURTHOUSE RSVP by June 20 at 902-679-2299 or 22@maritimetravel.ca

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 Miramichi, NB

2485 King George Highway Dieppe, NB

Champlain Place Moncton, NB

1273 Main St.

East Main Plaza Gateway Mall Tracadie-Sheila, NB

450-6055 458-8969

339-5 rue du Moulin Caraquet, NB

rue du Portage

632-1880 633-7711

Woodstock, NB

622-1100

Superstore, Savoie Ave.

858-0045

Atlantic Superstore

858-7118

Milltown Blvd.

389 Connell St. Atholville, NB

Edmundston, NB St. Stephen, NB

Ligh Refresh t will be sments erved.

854-7870 536-3636 433-3377 395-2969 727-7272 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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