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SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
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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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Holguin, Cayo Coco and Varadero – take your pick! Say ‘Hola’ to Holguin! Calling it “the most beautiful land eyes have ever seen,” 15th-century explorer Christopher Columbus pretty much captured the essence of Holguin in eight short words. But Holguin’s beauty extends beyond its picturesque hills and exquisite beaches – this rugged retreat on Cuba’s northeast coast also tops the list for diving and ecotourism adventure travel.
Viva Varadero! Home to Cuba’s only golf course, along with dozens of upscale allinclusive resorts, Varadero is where the nation’s beach culture all began. The Grand Dame of Cuba’s charming resort towns, Varadero’s famous beach seemingly stretches forever, offering up an extensive array of activities … banana boats, wind surfers, snorkelling, fishing, diving, the list goes on.
We Recommend: Sol Rio de Luna y Mares – With its picturesque location facing a coral barrier of fine white sand and crystalline sea, this resort is a gem in an unspoiled paradise. Clients rave about the service and family friendly programming.
We Recommend: Iberostar Varadero – This resort’s top-notch service and European flair have been earning great comments from both counsellors and clients.
Sol Rio de Luna Y Mares 4★
$
999
pp + $377.11 taxes Direct from Ottawa • Apr. 12-19/17 • Air Canada Vacations
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Iberostar Varadero 5★
$
1869
pp + $337.66 taxes Direct from Winnipeg • Feb. 20-27/17 • Transat Receive 18,738 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Cayo Coco is Calling! Located 500 kms southeast of Varadero, Cayo Coco can seem like a world away. The beach on this exquisite little island boasts some 21 kms of fine white sand against a backdrop of aqua-jade sea. If Varadero is where the action is, then Cayo Coco is where peace and quiet reign. We Recommend: Iberostar Daiquiri – This resort sees lots of repeat clientele, thanks to its friendly staff, unpretentious atmosphere and gorgeous beachfront location. Iberostar Daiquiri 4★
$
739
pp + $379.37 taxes Direct from Toronto • Mar. 30-Apr. 6/17 • Air Canada Vacations Receive 1,478 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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A savings of $100 per couple!
Receive 1,998 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ASK US ABOUT PRODUCT! Joan Alexander
1867 O’Brien Street, Unit #3 North Bay, ON 705-476-3030 jalexander@maritimetravel.ca
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Fawna Assman
1893 Appleby Line Burlington, ON 905-639-4575 • 1-855-639-4575 fassman@maritimetravel.ca
Kristine Huhtala
35-40 Elm Street Sudbury, ON 705-675-1977 khuhtala@maritimetravel.ca
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Cuba’s Caribbean Playgrounds
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Relax, unwind and rejuvenate? Absolutely!
ONE WEEK • ALL INCLUSIVE WINNIPEG DEPARTURES
795
$
Riviera Nayarit, Mexico Riu Jalisco ď ˆď ˆď ˆď ˆplus Hotel Room • Nov 11 & 18
+ $425 taxes
TORONTO DEPARTURES
Panama
995
$
Riu Playa Blanca ď ˆď ˆď ˆď ˆď ˆ
Gardenview Room Dec 02, 09, 12
+ $348 taxes
HAMILTON DEPARTURES
Riu Reggae ď ˆď ˆď ˆď ˆď ˆ
Gardenview Room • Jan 07 & 14 CANADA’S FAVOURITE ALL INCLUSIVE
1295
$
Montego Bay, Jamaica
+ $495 taxes
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 and capacity controlled. All transportation taxes and related fees must be pre-paid. Applicable local taxes payable in destination are extra (Panama $15US). Flights are with Sunwing Airlines or Travel Service. In-flight service varies by flight time and destinaton. For full terms and conditions, refer to the Signature Vacations 2016/17 brochure. 27, Fasken Dr. Toronto ON M9W 1K6. Ont. TICO Reg # 2476582 | 09242016
To book, contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor today!
Ont. Reg. # 2476582
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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)
Varadero
Punta Cana
Riviera Maya
$
$
$
MeliĂĄ Peninsula Varadero Elegance Club 4 1/2★
Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana Royal Golden 4 1/2★
Diamond Suites Riviera Maya 5★
Junior Suite Elegance Club 7 nts | Feb 6 | + $338 txs/fees Winnipeg Departures
Junior Suite Superior Royal Golden 7 nts | Jan 11, 14 | + $448 txs/fees Toronto Departures
Luxury Collection Patio Junior Suite 7 nts | Jan 10, 17 | + $391 txs/fees Ottawa Departures
1059
1249
Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor for more information
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BAY REWARDS POINTS 15,000†HUDSON’S
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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 Ottawa, Toronto, and Winnipeg 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 Ontario (Reg #50009486) with offices at 191 The West Mall, Suite 800, Etobicoke, ON M9C 5K8 and in British Columbia (Reg #2454) with offices at 1090 West Pender Street, Suite 1110, Vancouver, BC, V6E 2N7.
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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★
$
949
pp + $337.40 taxes Direct from Ottawa • Apr. 1-8/17 • Transat Receive 1,898 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Barceló Maya Beach Resort 4½ 4½★
$
1999
pp + $132.21 taxes Direct from Winnipeg • Feb. 7-14/17 • WestJet Vacations
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Save an extra $100 per couple!
Receive 3,998 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ASK US ABOUT DESTINATION WEDDINGS! Charlotte Oxenholm
@ Hudson’s Bay, Pickering Town Centre Pickering, ON 905-837-9155 coxenholm@maritimetravel.ca
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Tracy Bertrand, Manager 222 Bell Boulevard Belleville, ON 613-902-0172 tbertrand@maritimetravel.ca
Susie Aguiar, Manager Dorval Crossing West Oakville, ON 905-849-0333 saguiar@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 + $337.40 taxes
Direct From Ottawa • Mar. 16-23/17 • Transat 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 – staying in the wild, exploring nature at its finest! It is truly an amazing experience and one that words simply cannot describe.” – Heather Hutt, Maritime Travel counsellor, Manotick, ON
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
$
3819
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
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A savings of $100 per couple!
Receive 7,638 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Heather Hutt
1160 Beaverwood Road Manotick Mews Manotick, ON 613-692-2521 hhutt@maritimetravel.ca
COSTA RICA “There is no where in the world quite like Costa Rica. It was an incredible experience traveling through the rain forest and cloud forest, experiencing animals in their natural habitat and taking in the magnificent beauty from the volcanos to the beaches. A memory I will never forget and hope to share with many others.” – Tiffany White, Maritime Travel counsellor, New Liskeard, ON
We Recommend: Costa Rica Quest with G Adventures. This action-packed tour of Costa Rica’s highlights is perfect for the adventurer with limited time who wants to explore the region’s diversity. Get your adrenaline pumping, follow a trail to the base of a waterfall, melt away in thermal springs or relax on a beach – our CEOs will help you find the secluded spots only the locals know.
9-Day Costa Rica Quest
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$
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!
Tiffany White
39 Whitewood Ave. New Liskeard, ON 705-647-7329 twhite@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.
3879
$
from
pp
+ $168.34 taxes Direct from Toronto • Apr. 21-28/17 • Air Canada Vacations A savings of $100 per couple!
Receive 7,758 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!
EAST GWILLIMBURY, ON
SARNIA, ON
BRUCE MINES, ON
KINGSTON, ON
Maritime Travel Grand Re-Opening! THURS. SEPT. 29 @ 2PM - 7PM
Inclusive European River Cruising with Emerald Waterways! WED. OCT. 12 @ 6:30 PM
Join Maritime Travel with Air Canada Vacations! WED. OCT. 5 @ 7:00 PM
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ONTARIO Belleville
Reid’s Dairy Plaza Burlington
1893 Appleby Line Elliot Lake
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1160 Beaverwood Rd. Napanee
Market Square
39 Whitewood Ave. 613-902-0172 905-639-4575 705-848-2763 613-933-8720 613-389-8170 613-544-8898 613-692-2521 613-354-5416
Newmarket/East Gwillimbury
Service en français.
705-647-7329
18275 Yonge St. New location!
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1867 O`Brien St.
705-476-3030
North Bay Oakville
Dorval Crossing West Ottawa
90 Elgin Street, Unit 10
905-849-0333 613-241-4347
Pickering
Hudson’s Bay - Pickering Town Ctr. 905-837-9155 Sarnia
Sunripe Plaza Sault Ste. Marie
542 Queen Street East
226-778-4468 705-942-2800
Scarborough
117 Guildwood Parkway Sudbury
416-264-3211
QUÉBEC
Pointe Claire
705-675-1977 705-522-3011
Hudson’s Bay - Fairview Mall
301 Bay Street New!
807-623-8353
Toronto Financial District
416-361-9330
TOLL FREE: 1-800-991-1919 www.maritimetravel.ca
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Hudson’s Bay - Polo Park Shopping Ctr. 204-982-2999
Ontario Registration #50010371 Tico 1080 117 Guildwood Parkway Scarborough, ON M1E 1P1 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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