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SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
Custom Cruises
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YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE
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Receive up to $3,600 Limitless Resort Credits at select Hard Rock Resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean.
When you book a minimum 3-night stay at select Hard Rock Resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean receive up to $3,600* in Limitless Resort Credits to spend how you choose.
7-8 night packages - $3,600 resort credit* 5-6 night packages - $3,000 resort credit* 4 night package - $1,500 resort credit* 3 night package - $1,000 resort credit* Book by: October 31, 2016 Travel: September 1 - December 21, 2016
Participating all-inclusive hotels: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana 5★ Hard Rock Hotel Cancun 4½★ Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta 4½★ Hard Rock Riviera Maya 5★
Book a WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel agent today.
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. Limitless Resort Credit will be distributed to guests upon arrival at the time of check-in. Blackout dates may apply. Offer based on double occupancy. Transfers to/from the hotel are included. A minimum 3-night stay is required. Offer is applicable to all room categories. This offer is combinable with: Free Kids – All Year Family Category (not applicable at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya-Heaven Section), 2016 Book Early & Save and Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale. No other promotions apply. Not applicable to reservations with employee rate, travel agent rate, FAMS, complimentary or compensatory stays. Promotion is based on arrival date. Promotion, prices and applicable services are subject to change without prior notice. A 20% service fee will apply over the final price of all transactions using the Limitless Resort Credit Promotion on all services or products. Service fee applies to Unlimited Golf. Service fee can only be paid with cash, room charge and credit card. Service fee cannot be paid with the remaining Limitless Resort Credit promotion balance. Limitless Resort Credit can be used towards selected tours, golf, spa and beauty salon services, romantic and special dinner events, upgraded wine selection at restaurants, photo packages at rock shots®, selected take away products, The Colin Cowie Weddings Collection™, and upscale experiences at ORO Night Club. Limitless Resort Credit is not cumulative. Limitless Resort Credit has no cash value and will expire upon check-out. The amount of Resort Credit will vary based on duration. Minimum: $1,000 for 3 nights. Maximum: $7,200 for 14 nights or longer.* Quebec licensee. Ontario travel agents are covered by TICO. Mailing address: 6085 Midfield Road, Toronto ON L5P 1A2. TICO registration number: 50018683.
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Book by November 29, 2016 &
SAVE
up to
$1,530†
per couple
on 2017 Globus SOUTH AMERICA vacations!*
PERU SPLENDORS 8 days | WAS: $3,089, NOW: $2,730 CAD Based on January 15 – December 3, 2017 departures
Lima • Cusco • Sacred Valley • Machu Picchu • Lima NATURAL WONDERS OF COSTA RICA 9 days | WAS: $2,639, NOW: $2,325 CAD Based on January 14 – November 4, 2017 departures
San José • Tortuguero NP • Arenal • Monteverde • San José Many more South & Central America vacations and departure dates available, please inquire.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELLOR! Featured prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated and reflect the 10% Globus discount and the Maritime Travel $50 per person discount. Book and deposit a 2017 Globus South or Central America vacation to save 10% per person on the land-only portion of the core tour not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes, fees, tips or supplements. Booking must be made and under deposit by November 29, 2016 for travel in 2017. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveller benefit (if applicable) and the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Offer Early Booking Promo. Applies to new 2017 bookings only and will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. The Maritime Travel Fall Offer Early Booking Promo 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 September 1 and November 30, 2016 for travel in 2016 or 2017. (The Maritime Travel offer is not applicable to groups, child rates or bookings made less than 21 days prior to departure.) Offers reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply; see your Maritime travel agent for details. May be withdrawn any time. †Based on South American Odyssey vacation, Jan 10 – Dec 5, 2017 departures, land only. TICO#1893755/50015835
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Experience a tailor-made trip of a lifetime on one of our graciously escorted specialty cruises 13-night Scandinavia and Russia cruise with Arlene Hart August 13-26, 2017 – roundtrip from Southampton, England Experience Europe’s most spectacular and meaningful treasures with Maritime Travel’s own expert guide, Arlene Hart and her father, Bill. A Maritime Travel manager and specialty tour planner, Arlene’s favourite destinations are almost anywhere a cruise can take her! She has personally chosen this itinerary aboard Celebrity Cruises’ stunning Eclipse to showcase some of her favourite places in Scandinavia and Russia, including opulent castles, quaint villages, and romantic cities.
13-night Scandinavia & Russia Cruise Celebrity Eclipse
$
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pp + Taxes/Fees $234 pp Verandah Stateroom • Aug. 13-26/17 • 13 nights • Cruise Only Celebrity Cruise Lines Roundtrip Southampton, England including Frederica (Denmark), Copenhagen (Denmark), Stockholm (Sweden), Tallinn (Estonia), St. Petersburg (Russia) & Berlin (Germany). Book by Oct. 31/16 Receive 7,538 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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15-day Magnificent Europe River cruise with Debora Green May 23 to June 6, 2017 onboard the Avalon Expression Join our own Maritime Travel Abbotsford branch manager Debora Green on this enchanting river cruise between Amsterdam and Budapest. Guided sightseeing in each city on this Central Europe extravaganza is conducted by certified local guides so you’ll catch all the highlights. Cruise through the scenic canals of Amsterdam and on to the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the Lorelei Rock. Bask in the scenery of magnificent Cologne, the charming wine village of Rudesheim, medieval Bamberg, magical Vienna and more.
15-day Hawaii cruise with Princess Cruises April 21 to May 6, 2017 Experience some of Hawaii’s favorite haunts including Honolulu, Kuaui and Maui on this delightful island-hopping cruise with Princess, including lots of time at sea. Cruise is roundtrip from Vancouver.
15-night Hawaii Cruise Star Princess
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pp + Taxes/Fees $180 pp Cat IF Interior • Apr. 21-May 6/17 • 15 nights • Cruise Only Princess Cruises Roundtrip Vancouver including Hilo, Honolulu, Maui & Kauai Receive 4,077 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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15-day Magnificent Europe River Cruise Avalon Expression
$
5633
pp + Taxes/Fees $448 pp May 23-June 6/17 • 15 days • Cruise Only • Avalon Waterways From Budapest to Amsterdam including Bratislava (Slovakia), Vienna (Austria), Dürnstein, Passau (Germany), Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Würzburg, Main River Village, Rüdesheim–Rhine Gorge & Cologne. Receive 11,266 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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For the full story, visit www.maritimetravel.ca/getaways. Visit www.maritimetravel.ca for a list of all our Small Group and Specialty Tours. Full details & itineraries are available online. Or contact any Maritime Travel counsellor.
ASK US ABOUT CUSTOM CRUISES! Arlene Hart, Manager @ Hudson’s Bay, The Bay Centre Victoria, BC 250-220-8011 ahart@maritimetravel.ca ABC
Debora Green, Manager Clearbrook Town Square Abbotsford, BC 604-746-4041 dgreen@maritimetravel.ca
Samantha Evans
@ Hudson’s Bay - Woodgrove Ctr. Nanaimo, BC 250-390-3166 sevans@maritimetravel.ca
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ONE WEEK • ALL INCLUSIVE
775
CALGARY DEPARTURES IBEROSTAR Tainos HHHH
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VANCOUVER DEPARTURES El Cid Castilla Beach HHHH
$
+ $391 taxes
Varadero, Cuba Hotel Room • Nov 18 & Dec 02
Funtastic fall
Savings Save up to
795
+ $415 taxes
Mazatlan, Mexico Poolview Room • Nov 04, 11 & 18
EDMONTON DEPARTURES Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort
30
Liberia, Costa Rica HHHH Deluxe Oceanview Room Jan 08, 15 & 22
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Savings of 30% applies to brochure rate for IBEROSTAR Tainos in Varadero for Nov 18 & Dec 02 departures. All prices are per person based on double occupancy for 7 nights on all inclusive vacations (unless otherwise specified). Seats at the above prices are limited, capacity controlled and available at the time of priniting. All transportation taxes and related fees must be pre-paid. Applicable local taxes payable in destination are extra (Costa Rica $29US). Flights are with Sunwing Airlines or Travel Service. For full terms and conditions, refer to the Sunwing Vacations 2016/17 brochure. 15957 84th Avenue, Unit #305, Surrey BC, V4N 0W7. British Columbia License #39606 | 09242016
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AND GET: The option to change your travel dates up to 3 hours before departure A $50 future travel voucher Famili Promotion: Free Seat Selection for the whole family FOR LUXURY OR DISTINCTION COLLECTION PACKAGES: Our PRICE DROP Guarantee An upgrade to Option Plus (valued at $89)
Riviera Nayarit
Cayo Santa Maria
Huatulco
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Grand Marival & Suites Nuevo Vallarta Grand Selection 4 1/2★
Valentin Perla Blanca Silver Club 4 1/2★
Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa Preferred Club 5★
Hotel Room Grand Selection 7 nts | Jan 4, 11 | + $398 txs/fees Vancouver Departures
Silver Club Deluxe Gardenview Room 7 nts | Jan 19 | + $343 txs/fees Calgary Departures
Luxury Collection Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean Front 7 nts | Feb 16, 23 | + $401 txs/fees Edmonton Departures
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per couple!
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†Maritime Travel Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points Offer: Book between Sep 1 to Nov 30, 2016, for travel from Nov 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017 and receive 15,000 Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points per couple (7,500 Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points per person) on all 7-night or longer sun, Florida and cruise packages over $1000 per person before taxes. Not applicable on air only, groups, child rates and last minute bookings (21 days prior to departure). Flights are from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton via Air Transat. *Transat’s Early Booking Promotion: Valid on new individual bookings only made by Sep 30, 2016. Applicable for travel between Dec 15, 2016 and Apr 30, 2017. Additional Terms & Conditions apply. For complete promotion offer details and for terms and conditions refer to transat.com. This promotion may be modified or withdrawn without notice. Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy in lead room category, unless otherwise stated. Space and prices are subject to availability at time of booking and subject to change without prior notice. Prices were valid at time of print. Taxes and fees are extra and noted above. Travel Agency fees may apply. Transat is a division of Transat Tours Canada Inc., and is registered as a travel wholesaler in British Columbia (Reg #2454) with offices at 1090 West Pender Street, Suite 1110, Vancouver, BC, V6E 2N7.
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*Minimum purchase required and amount may vary by tour operator. For bookings made Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2016, excluding Sunwing & Signature Vacations (Oct. 1-31). Not applicable to last-minute departures, air-only or group bookings. Merchandise available while supplies last and may not be exactly as shown. Offer can end at any time. Other restrictions may apply.
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he exquisitely romantic allure of tying the knot in an exotic tropical locale amid gentle trade winds and lapping Caribbean surf is more popular than ever – just ask one of our many destination wedding specialists. Beyond the know-how, it also helps that Maritime Travel has loads of extras for brides-to-be:
• Free Customized Wedding Invitations • An online Wedding & Gift Registry at www.maritimetravel.ca Guests can contribute to your dream getaway! • Gift Cards • 2,500 Hudson’s Bay Rewards Point when you book your wedding with us!
Early Booking Bonus Event on now! Look inside for great deals!
Wedding Whisperers • Travel First, Pay Later! • 24/7 After Hours Assistance • & Much More In fact, we have an entire wedding kit that’s yours for the asking.
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Here are just two of our top picks for Destination Weddings! Ocean Varadero El Patriarca 4½★
$
1459
pp + $342.91 taxes From Edmonton via Calgary • Feb. 27-Mar. 6/17 • Transat Receive 17,918 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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RIU Jalisco 4½★
$
1305
pp + $415 taxes Direct from Vancouver • Jan. 20-27/17 • Sunwing Vacations Receive 2,610 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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ASK US ABOUT DESTINATION WEDDINGS! Maggie Wenzel, Manager
Silverado Marketplace, Unit 416 19369 Sheriff King Street SW Calgary, AB 403-278-1100 mwenzel@maritimetravel.ca
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Krysta Robichaud, Manager @ Hudson’s Bay, City Centre West Edmonton, AB 780-429-6752 krobichaud@maritimetravel.ca
Jenna Matthews
#2-6233 200th St. Langley, BC 604-530-4305 jmatthews@maritimetravel.ca
Cayo Coco: Melia Jardines Del Rey 4★
A TRUE PLEASURE
The pleasure of giving you a unique experience, of feeling that you are in a different place and making sure that, for you, everything will be a pleasure.
$ Fr
969
per person + $391.64 taxes
From Calgary via Toronto • Apr. 24-May 1/17 • Air Canada Vacations Receive 1,938 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Paradisus Varadero I Paradisus Princesa del Mar I Paradisus Río de Oro I Meliá Cohiba I Meliá Habana I Meliá Santiago de Cuba I Meliá Las Américas I Meliá Varadero I Meliá Las Antillas I Meliá Península Varadero I Meliá Marina Varadero I Meliá Buenavista I Meliá Cayo Santa María I Meliá Las Dunas I Meliá Cayo Coco I Meliá Jardines del Rey I Meliá Cayo Guillermo I Tryp Habana Libre I Tryp Cayo Coco I Sol Cayo Largo l Sol Pelícano I Sol Sirenas Coral l Sol Palmeras l Sol Cayo Santa María I Sol Cayo Coco I Sol Cayo Guillermo I Sol Río de Luna y Mares PARADISUS I MELIÁ I TRYP I SOL HOTELS MELIACUBA.COM
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, and is subject to availability at time of booking, Taxes are extra.
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make your winter extraordinary From exploring festive Christmas markets to basking in a tropical adventure, wintertime is the perfect time to see the world. up *
SAVE to 40% on select dates
For more information, contact your local Maritime Travel Agency *Savings based on high season vs. off-season rates, valid at time of print. Call for details. Travel Industry Council of Ontario Reg. # 3206405; B.C. Reg. # 23337
Book early
save big Book your winter vacation by September 30
600 OFF
$
per family
up to
5,000 BONUS
Aeroplan® Miles*
Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor TODAY! New bookings only made between September 1 & 30 for departures between November 1, 2016 and April 30, 2017. 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. ■ *Conditions apply. Details at aircanadavacations.com ■ ®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. 13563
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ur intrepid travel counsellors have been criss-crossing the globe – to over 50 different destinations this past year alone! At Maritime Travel, we take our travel seriously, but we still manage to have some fun – and we love to bring that knowledge and experience to you. Here’s just a tiny sampling of some of the dream destinations we’ve visited lately.
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SOUTH AFRICA “There’s no other way to see that side of Africa that all of us dream about unless you’re on safari – camping in the wild, exploring nature at its finest! It is truly an amazing experience and one that words simply cannot describe.” – Marta Balint, Maritime Travel counsellor, Port Moody, BC
We Recommend: South African Sojourn with Victoria Falls with Monograms. This 11-day tour to Southern Africa – from the vibrant cities to the enthralling game drives and breathtaking scenery – packs a huge wow factor.
11-Day South African Sojourn with Victoria Falls
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pp + Intra Air & Taxes $2030 pp May 1-11/17 • 11 nights • Land & Domestic Air Only Monograms From Cape Town to Johannesburg including Kruger National Park & Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
A savings of $100 per couple!
Receive 7,638 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Marta Balint
212 Newport Drive Port Moody, BC 604-933-2200 mbalint@maritimetravel.ca
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COSTA RICA “There is no where in the world quite like Costa Rica. I simply can’t forget the beauty, the amazing rain forest, the howler monkeys, toucans, great beaches … I could go on and on.” – Carla Nelson, manager, Maritime Travel, Cranbrook, BC
We Recommend: Costa Rica Quest with G Adventures. This action-packed tour of Costa Rica’s highlights is perfect for the adventurer with limited time who wants to explore the region’s diversity. Get your adrenaline pumping, follow a trail to the base of a waterfall, melt away in thermal springs or relax on a beach – our CEOs will help you find the secluded spots only the locals know.
9-Day Costa Rica Quest
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$
1099
pp
Nov. 23/16 • 9 nights • Land Only • G Adventures Roundtrip San Jose including La Fortuna, Monteverde & Quepos Receive 2,198 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Carla Nelson, Manager 1001 Baker St. Cranbrook, BC 250-489-4788 cnelson@maritimetravel.ca
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BEACHES TURKS & CAICOS Resort Villages & Spa Dive into a one-of-a-kind, unbelievably exciting Beaches all-inclusive Turks & Caicos vacation for the whole family. A 45,000 square-foot waterpark; four magnificent villages, boasting the architecture and ambiance of Italy, France, the Caribbean and Key West; a 12-mile beach lapped by clear turquoise waters; endless fun activities for everyone, from tots to tweens and teens, featuring Sesame Street® characters, the Xbox Play Lounge and a sizzlin’ teen disco, Liquid at Beachesall located on one of the world’s best beaches.
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+ $165.56 taxes From Vancouver via Montreal/Toronto • Apr. 20-28/17 (7 nights) Air Canada Vacations A savings of $100 per couple!
Receive 8,298 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor for details.
Price is per person based on double occupancy, and is subject to availability at time of booking. Taxes are extra. Stopover hotels not included.
Mark Your Calendar!
Maritime Travel is pleased to host a variety of travel presentations!
LETHBRIDGE, AB
KAMLOOPS, BC
LETHBRIDGE, AB
CRANBROOK, BC
VICTORIA, BC
LANGLEY/SURREY/WHITE ROCK, BC
We’d Love to Send You Packing! TUES. SEPT. 27 @ 7:00 PM
National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures! WED. SEPT. 28 @ 6:30 PM
Active Discovery on the Danube! TUES. SEPT. 27 @ 7:00 PM
Iceland… The land of fire and ice and the midnight sun! THURS. SEPT. 29 @ 3:00 PM
Romance Night… All Future Brides & Grooms Invited. TUES. OCT. 4 @ 7:00 PM Travel Event of the Year! THURS. OCT. 6 @ 4PM - 8PM
FULL details and RSVP information available online: maritimetravel.ca/calendar-abc 114 locations NATIONWIDE including: ALBERTA Calgary
Silverado Market Place Beddington Towne Ctr. #100 7777 10th St. NE Edmonton
Hudson’s Bay, City Centre West Lethbridge
921 - 3rd Avenue South
Cranbrook
1001 Baker St. 403-278-1100 403-265-6143 403-292-7460
Kamloops
780-429-6752
Langley
403-329-3373
BRITISH COLUMBIA Abbotsford
Clearbrook Town Square Burnaby
4425 Hastings St.
Columbia Square Kelowna
Mill Creek Crossing #2 6233 - 200th Street Nanaimo
Hudson’s Bay - Woodgrove Ctr. New Westminster
604-746-4041
Royal City Centre
604-291-6091
2004 Main Street
Penticton
250-489-4788 778-471-5619 250-860-0633 604-533-5305 250-390-3166 604-525-5933 250-492-5792
Port Moody
212 Newport Drive Richmond
#175 - Garden City Shopping Ctr. Salmon Arm
351 Alexander Street Surrey
Sullivan Square Centre, Unit 110 Vancouver
505 Bute Street Vernon
Vernon Square Victoria
Hudson’s Bay - Douglas Street
604-933-2200 604-303-8782 250-832-9481 604-575-5044 604-681-6212
West Vancouver
Park Royal North White Rock
604-922-9683
105-2429 152nd Street
604-531-3307
TOLL FREE: 1-800-991-1919 www.maritimetravel.ca
250-542-2722
Ontario Registration #50010371 Tico 1080 117 Guildwood Parkway Scarborough, ON M1E 1P1
250-220-8011
BC Registration #A00556362
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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