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Cuba’s
SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE
Caribbean
Playgrounds
Wedding
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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 LeGrow’s 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 &
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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 LEGROW ’ S TR AVEL COUNSELLOR! Featured prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated and reflect the 10% Globus discount and the LeGrow’s 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 LeGrow’s 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 LeGrow’s 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 LeGrow’s 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 LeGrow’s 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. Iberostar Varadero 4½★
Sol Rio de Luna Y Mares 4★
$
979
pp + $ 394.66 taxes From St. John’s via Toronto • Apr. 30-May 7/17 Air Canada Vacations A savings of $100 per couple!
Fr
$
1535
$
1695
pp + $400 taxes From Deer Lake • Apr. 4-11/17 • Sunwing
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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★
$
1015
pp + $400 taxes Direct from St. John’s • Mar. 30-Apr. 6/17 • Sunwing
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pp + $400 taxes Direct from St. John’s • Apr. 8-15/17 • Sunwing
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ASK US ABOUT CUBA! Lisa Yetman, Manager TC Square Carbonear 709-596-5058 lyetman@legrowstravel.ca LT
Vera Kelly
Gander Mall Gander 709-651-4666 vkelly@legrowstravel.ca
Dawn Penton
Reitman’s Mall Happy Valley-Goose Bay 709-896-7375 dpenton@legrowstravel.ca
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Cuba’s Caribbean Playgrounds
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ONE WEEK • ALL INCLUSIVE
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GANDER DEPARTURES Caribe Club Princess Beach Resort & Spa ★★★★
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ST. JOHN’S DEPARTURES Barceló Maya Caribe
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Varadero, Cuba Cuatro Palmas Hotel Room • Mar 14 & 21
Winter Vacations for
1045
DEER LAKE DEPARTURES Starfish Cuatro Palmas ★★★
+ $400 taxes
1295 + $466 taxes
Punta Cana, D.R. Superior Room • Mar 15 & 22
Less
Riviera Maya, Mexico ★★★★PLUS
1695 + $432 taxes
Superior Room • Mar 24 & 31
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 printing. All transportation taxes and related fees must be pre-paid. Applicable local taxes payable in destination are extra (DR $30US). 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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Sirenis Tropical Suites Casino & Aquagames Le Mirage 4★
IBEROSTAR Punta Cana Star Class 5★
Excellence El Carmen 5★
Mirage Superior Junior Suite 7 nts | Mar 6, 13 | + $455 txs/fees
Star Class Romantic Junior Suite 7 nts | Apr 3 | + $455 txs/fees
Luxury Collection Junior Suite Pool View 7 nts | Apr 24 | + $455 txs/fees
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LeGrow’s Travel Fall Early Booking Bonus: Book between Sep 1 to Nov 30, 2016, for travel from Nov 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017 and save $100 per couple ($50 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). Savings reflected in price. Flights are from St. John’s 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.
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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 LeGrow’s Travel has
loads of extras for brides-to-be: • Free Customized Wedding Invitations • An online Wedding & Gift Registry at www.legrowstravel.ca Guests can contribute to your dream getaway! • Gift Cards • Travel First, Pay Later!
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Wedding Whisperers • 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! Melia Varadero 4½★
1185 $ Fr 1215 $
pp + $400 taxes Direct from Deer Lake • Apr. 25-May 2/17 • Sunwing
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pp + $400 taxes Direct from St. John’s • Apr. 29-May 6/17 • Sunwing
Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa 4½★
$
1559
pp + $454.57 taxes Direct from St. John’s • Apr. 10-17/17 • Transat A savings of $100 per couple!
Fr
ASK US ABOUT DESTINATION WEDDINGS! Joanne Cross
Terrace on the Square St. John’s 709-758-6788 jcross@legrowstravel.ca
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Wanda Penney
Village Mall St. John’s 709-758-6720 wpenney@legrowstravel.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 + $394.66 taxes
From St. John’s via Toronto • Apr. 4-11/17 • Air Canada Vacations
A savings of $100 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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Contact your LeGrow’s 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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Explore the World with us! Our intrepid travel counsellors have been criss-crossing the globe – to over 50 different destinations this past year alone! At LeGrow’s 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.” – Phyllis Barter, manager, LeGrow’s Travel, Avalon Mall, St. John’s
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
$ Fr C
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 A savings of $100 per couple!
Phyllis Barter, Manager Avalon Mall St. John’s 709-758-6792 pbarter@legrowstravel.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.” – Kim Simms, manager, LeGrow’s Travel, Exploits Valley Mall, Grand Falls-Windsor
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
Fr
$
1099
pp
Nov. 23/16 • 9 nights • Land Only • G Adventures Roundtrip San Jose including La Fortuna, Monteverde & Quepos
Kim Simms, Manager Exploits Valley Mall Grand Falls-Windsor 709-489-2710 ksimms@legrowstravel.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.
3969
$
from
pp
+ $183.63 taxes From St. John’s via Toronto • Apr. 21-28/17 • Air Canada Vacations A savings of $100 per couple!
Contact your LeGrow’s 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.
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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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