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OCTOBER 15, 2016
YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE
Mixing it up in
Mexico One Love –
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Mix in’ It Up In Mex ico!
Beach bliss … Bargains … Bold adventure. Take your pick, or do it all this winter.
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parkling five-star resorts? Check. Astonishing natural scenery? Check. Thrilling activities and splendid isolation? Check. Mexico is all this and so much more! “Given the quality of the resorts, and how unique every area is, I think Mexico has a lot to offer to a broad cross-section of winter escapees,” says Gloria Jessome, Maritime Travel counsellor, Mayflower Mall. Truth is, it’s difficult to call Mexico a single destination:
“I recommend Mexico to clients a lot – whether you’re into shopping, beach-bumming or exploring ancient Mayan ruins.” – Gloria Jessome, Maritime Travel counsellor, Mayflower Mall
CANCUN ISLAND – THE HEART OF THE ACTION Occid
ental Costa Cancun
State-of-theart shopping centres, thrilling nightlife, an extraordinary range of restaurants, and every land or water sport ever conceived – cosmopolitan Cancun has it all. Where to Stay: With its lively vibe, pretty beachfront setting and Mediterranean flare, Occidental Costa Cancun offers fun for all ages at a budget-minded price point. Occidental Costa Cancun 4★
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SIAN KA’AN – SIMPLY ASTONISHING An extraordinary region of natural beauty, the biosphere reserve of Sian Ka’an, located just south of Tulum, is the largest protected area in the Mexican Caribbean and possibly the most astonishing part of the Yucatan Peninsula. A UNESCO-designated World Heritage site, the reserve is home to literally thousands of species of flora and fauna, yet it remains surprisingly Luxury Bahia Princ ipe Sian Ka’an unknown. Where to Stay: Surrounded by topical vegetation and native fauna, Luxury Bahia Principe Sian Ka’an is a luxurious adults-only resort that forms part of the Eco-Bahia Foundation for environmental preservation. Luxury Bahia Principe Sian Ka’an 5★
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ASK OUR MEXICO EXPERTS! Gloria Jessome
Mayflower Mall Sydney, NS 902-564-0600 gjessome@maritimetravel.ca
Heather Leedham, Manager @ Sobeys - Sackville Drive Lower Sackville, NS 902-864-4666 hleedham@maritimetravel.ca
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Sink your toes into the soft white sands of Tulum Beach – likely the only place in the world where you can wonder at the mystery of ancient Mayan ruins while enjoying a dip in the crystalline blue waters of the Mexican Caribbean. Tulum Beach hosts the only archaeological site along the Riviera Maya, an ancient city dating back to 250 AD.
Where to Stay: Located just five minutes from Tulum, Dreams Tulum is a luxurious hacienda-style resort with loads of unique amenities for couples, families and friends. Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa 5★
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Pick up a copy of the Mexico Recommended Guide at your local Maritime Travel branch!
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Receive up to $1,000 resort credit at Barceló Hotels & Resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean.
There’s more included for less at Barceló Hotels & Resorts where we put the ALL in all-inclusive. Enjoy one of the most preferred all-inclusive programs, which offers a variety of deluxe food and beverage options, comfortable rooms that will make you feel right at home, plus a complete range of facilities and services for your to enjoy during your stay.
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Book by: Dec. 24, 2016 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel by: Dec. 31, 2016 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. Other restrictions may apply. Resort credit will be distributed to guests upon arrival at the time of check-in. Airport transfers to/from the hotel are included. No minimum stay required. Offer is applicable to all room categories. Coupons have no cash value and will expire upon check-out. Mailing address: 6085 Midfield Road, Toronto ON L5P 1A2. TICO registration number: 50018683.
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†Maritime 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 Halifax, Moncton, Fredericton via Air Transat.*Transat’s Early Booking Promotion: Valid on new individual bookings only made by Oct 31, 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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SANDALS MONTEGO BAY Sandals Montego Bay is Sandals flagship resort and a true original. Spanning the best private, white-sand beach in Jamaica, this playful and romantic resort is where the world first fell in love with Sandals. The calm, reef-protected beach is perfect for every type of water sport and guests can indulge in unlimited dining at nine gourmet restaurants serving authentic regional cuisine. Experience the casual island vibe from the comfort of your private seaside suite where our Butler Elite await to fulfill your every whim. Everything is just steps from water’s edge and, best of all, it’s all included.
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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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Jamaica heats up with hot spots for adventurous families & romantic couples alike
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iven those fabulous beaches and aquamarine seas, winterweary Canadians could be forgiven for spending their entire Jamaica jaunt just basking in the sun and sipping tropical concoctions. But then you’d be missing out on all the adventure that’s yours to discover! Here are some of our top picks for rest and recreation.
RUNAWAY BAY Romantic notions of escape and safe haven meet reality in Runaway Bay, a pretty cove (approximately 60 minutes from Montego Bay) boasting just a few resorts. Prepare to unwind. Recommended Resort: For a firstclass resort that caters to all ages, Jewel Runaway Bay fits the bill. A Maritime Travel customer favourite and a top-seller in Jamaica, this family friendly retreat boasts the biggest water park in Montego Bay, as well as an excellent kids club and lots of complimentary water sports. Jewel Runaway Bay Beach & Golf Resort 4 ★
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OCHO RIOS
RIU Ocho Rios
With its lush, green vegetation and breathtaking waterfalls and rivers, it’s no wonder Ocho Rios is known as the “Centrepiece of Jamaica.” Add to this a fine array of sparkling beachfront resorts and daytime activities and it’s easy to see why Ocho Rios is a favourite spot for Canadians. Recommended Resort: Just minutes from town, but nicely removed from the hustle and bustle, Riu Ocho Rios is separated into two large wings, each with its own pool and tropical landscaping.
GET OFF THE BEACH! Zipline Canopy in Jamaica Fly through the trees on this highspeed, up-close nature encounter. For many, this is an experience of a lifetime, as you glide over exhilarating waterscapes, with incredible views of the local flora and fauna. You also get to learn about the local ecosystems. Jamaica Bamboo River Rafting For a more relaxing experience, climb aboard a 30-foot bamboo raft and head down the jadegreen Martha Brae River. Gaze at towering trees, colourful tropical birds and exotic flowers.
RIU Ocho Rios 5 ★
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ASK US ABOUT JAMAICA!
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1273 Main Street, Suite 120 Moncton, NB 506-858-7118 tgoguen@maritimetravel.ca Photo courtesy of Sandals Resorts
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELLOR! *Book a select 2017 Avalon Europe river cruise to receive free round-trip trans-Atlantic air from YYZ, YUL, YOW, YVR, YYC, YEG, YQR, YHZ, YXE & YYJ. Other Canadian gateway cities are available at an additional price on request. Applicable to new bookings for CANADA originating travellers in economy class Flex air tickets; must be booked & deposited by November 8, 2016 for travel on select departures in 2017. Not combinable with any other offers except the Journeys Club (if applicable) and the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Offer Early Booking promo. The Maritime Travel Fall Offer Early Booking promo of $50 per person is valid on all Globus family of brands vacation packages of 7 or more days, with a minimum value of $1,000 per person before taxes, booked and deposited by November 30, 2016 for travel in 2016 or 2017. (The Maritime Travel offer is not applicable to group, child rates or bookings made less than 21 days prior to departure). Free Air is based on the lowest Economy class fare available during booking and schedules, routings and carriers are at the discretion of Globus family of brands. Offer does not apply to instant purchase air; or single supplement waiver. Promotional discounts do not carry forward on voluntary changed air bookings. Once ticketed, air reservations subject to change/cancellation penalties of $300 per person and up to 100% of ticket value. Air quote & total price includes all government-imposed taxes/fees applicable at the time of booking. Additional restrictions apply; see Travel Terms for details. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. TICO #1893755/50015835
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Fairytale castles & sizzling cities — welcome to Germany!
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aybe it’s the talk from all those river cruisers on the Rhine, and those relaxed, worry-free visitors on their guided, group adventures, but Germany keeps popping up with our counsellors and customers alike. “One of my best trips of all time was a recent familiarization trip to Germany with my Maritime Travel colleagues,” says Deanna Smith, Maritime Travel counsellor, Regent Mall, Fredericton, NB. “I packed so much into four funfilled days.” The mighty and enchanting Rhine always ranks up there among river cruisers and landlubbers alike. But then there is the enchanting Black Forest and vibrant cities like Frankfurt, Cologne, Munich, Nuremberg and of course, Berlin. Incredibly, there are more than 10,000 towns and cities in Germany,
stretching from the Alps to the North Sea. And it is in these places that Germany’s charms are discovered.
“What I love about Germany is that your experience there can focus on its vast history and architecture in each Medieval town, or it can be all about tasting and experiencing the country at fun beer gardens, wineries, sampling Black Forest cake in the Black Forest, and learning how cuckoo-clocks are made. Or it can be all of these things. I can’t wait to go back and explore some more of these experiences for myself.” – Deanna Smith, Maritime Travel counsellor, Regent Mall, Fredericton, NB
Here are just a few of our top picks for must-sees in Germany: • Christmas Markets: Truly enchanting to behold the crafts created in the birthplace of many of our Christmas traditions. • Neuschwanstein Castle: No, Walt Disney World didn’t do it first. Yes, Cinderella’s castle is fashioned after this one. The original castle is much larger, and some say, more enchanting. • Cologne Cathedral: 600 years to build, and the result is one of the architectural wonders of the world. • The Rhine: Exploring this river can be a 3- or 30-day adventure. Do it on a river cruise, or devote a day or two to it as part of a land tour.
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May 6-14/17 • 9 nights • Land Only • Globus Roundtrip Munich including Regensburg, Nuremberg, Rothenberg, Stuttgart, Black Forest, Lake Constance & Oberammergau A savings of $100 per couple!
ASK US ABOUT GERMANY! Deanna Smith
Regent Mall Fredericton, NB 506-450-6055 dsmith@maritimetravel.ca
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Park Lane Halifax, NS 902-429-7883 mdube@maritimetravel.ca
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