Atlantic - October 29th, 2016 by Maritime Travel

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Dreaming of the

Dominican? Cruising the

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Dreaming of the Dominican? Take a quick peek at the DR’s 4 diverse destinations

t’s not so much whether the Dominican Republic is the right tropical escape for you this winter. Rather, it’s which part of this delightful island suits you best. “It always surprises me how people think the Dominican Republic is one uniform beach destination,” says Tracey MacDonald, Maritime Travel counsellor, Joe Howe Drive, Halifax, NS. The DR’s main hot spots could not be more different from each other.

“When you start looking at Samana, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, and La Romana, they really could be four separate islands.” – Tracey MacDonald, Maritime Travel counsellor, Joe Howe Drive, Halifax, NS

Here’s a quick look at them to help you with your decision-making.

PUNTA CANA:

PUERTO PLATA:

By far the most-visited spot on the island. Think 50 e Deluxe Barceló Bavaro Palac kilometers of the whitest possible sand dotted with tall, swaying palms, large, elegant all-inclusive resorts, and ﬂanked by gorgeous turquoise water. Ideal for families, couples, golfers and anyone for whom the beach is the most important consideration.

This is the resort area that started it all. Think long swaths of golden sand, stunning mountainous scenery, budgetfriendly resorts, and more activities than you can imagine. Ideal for couples, families, and the budget-conscious.

Barceló Bavaro Palace Deluxe 5★ Its suites make it ideal for families with children.

$ $

1599

pp + $443.07 taxes Direct from Moncton • Mar. 17-24/17 • Transat A savings of $100 per couple!

689 $ Fr 819 $

pp + $437.60 taxes Direct from Fredericton • Mar. 29-Apr. 5/17 • Transat

pp + $443.35 taxes Direct from Halifax • Mar. 27-Apr. 3/17 • Transat

1559

pp + $448.82 taxes Direct from Halifax • Mar. 23-30/17 • Transat A savings of $100 per couple!

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort 4½★ A great location from which to capture all those wonderful vistas.

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ASK US ABOUT THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC! Tracey MacDonald

@ Atlantic Superstore, Joe Howe Drive Halifax, NS 902-455-7201 tmacdonald@maritimetravel.ca

Gail Brewer

Regent Mall Fredericton, NB 506-450-6055 gbrewer@maritimetravel.ca

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Lisa (Keane) McNeil

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

SAMANA:

Gran Bahía Principe

el Portillo

Gran Bahía Principe el Portillo 4½★ A short trek from the town of Las Terranas, this resort is popular among adventure-seekers and families.

1249

pp + $455.49 taxes

Direct from Halifax • Apr. 2-9/17 Air Canada Vacations A savings of $100 per couple!

LA ROMANA:

Vacation is calling

Active travellers, golfers, scuba divers, history buffs and honeymooners – all will ﬁnd the vacation style they seek in La Romana. Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus 4½★ A delightful tropical retreat designed for couples and families alike.

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Jamaica

1189

IBEROSTAR Playa Alameda 4 1/2★ Star Class Romantic Room 7 nts | Mar 17, 24 | + $334 txs/fees Moncton departures

Holiday Inn Resort Montego Bay 4★ Hotel Room 7 nts | Mar 13 | + $468 txs/fees Halifax departures

1259

Riviera Maya

Punta Cana

Now Jade Riviera Cancun 5★ Aura Club Junior Suite Tropical View 7 nts | Mar 2 | + $394 txs/fees Halifax departures

Paradisus Palma Real Resort 5★ Luxury Collection Paradisus Junior Suite 7 nts | Mar 15, 22 | + $443 txs/fees Fredericton departures

pp + $443.07 taxes Direct from Moncton • Apr. 28-May 5/17 • Transat A savings of $100 per couple!

Check out our Dominican Republic Recommended Resorts brochure!

Flight, transfers & all inclusive resort

Varadero

pp + $448.82 taxes Direct from Halifax • May 4-11/17 • Transat A savings of $100 per couple!

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Dominicus

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This newer, unspoiled area is fast gaining in popularity. Think quiet white-sand beaches, romantic ambience, and lively towns nearby.

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Cruise rates are in Canadian dollar (CAD), per person and based on double occupancy. Onboard credit offer is non-transferable. Onboard Credit is provided as a non-refundable credit to your Sail & Sign account of up to a maximum of $25 per person up to $50 per stateroom. Onboard Credit may not be applied to cruise fare or Taxes/Fees/Port Expenses. Offer is capacity controlled, category restrictions and exclusions apply. Guest selects stateroom number. At least one person in the stateroom must be a resident of an eligible Canadian Province to book this rate. Proof of residency required at the time of embarkation. Changes made to the reservation may result in the assessment of cancellation penalties or service fees.

SANDALS ROYAL BAHAMIAN Sandals Royal Bahamian is the Bahamas’ most elegant resort, offering two unique destinations in one. Enjoy all inclusive Bahamas vacations at this luxurious resort, featuring its own offshore island filled with every amenity, romantic adventures, and the region’s finest seafood restaurant. A refined mainland is filled with European sophistication and extravagant details, from Roman colonnaded pools and exotic firepits, to ten other restaurants and a world-class spa.

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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.

*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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Cruising the Caribbean

Our counsellors unpack the pros of our favourite winter sun itineraries

EASTERN CARIBBEAN South Florida, The Bahamas, St. Thomas, Bes t Ti me To Go? St. Maarten, San Juan, Year-round Tortola, and more. “The sheer beauty of the beaches stand out for me on an Eastern Caribbean cruise. This area is great for ﬁrst-timers. I love how your cruise can be three, four, seven or more days long, making it ideal for people wanting a quick escape,” says Tammy McKay, Maritime Travel counsellor, Kentville, NS. Our other counsellors agree.

WESTERN CARIBBEAN

SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN

Grand Cayman, Bes t Ti me Jamaica, Cozumel, To Go? Key West, San Juan, Year-round and more. “The offship activities are great on a Western Caribbean cruise”, says Patricia Surette, Maritime Travel counsellor, Riverview, NB. “There is so much to see and do, from visiting Mayan ruins in Mexico to some of the best snorkelling and diving imaginable in Cozumel and the Caymans.” Four- and seven-night cruises are popular and leave from Miami-Fort Lauderdale or San Juan, Puerto Rico.

San Juan, St. Lucia, Bes t Ti me Curacao, Dominica, To Go? Barbados, St. Kitts, October to name a few. – March “I love cruising this area. Visiting these islands on their own can be expensive. A cruise is an ideal and affordable way to take in these wonderful places,” says Norma Frost, manager, Maritime Travel, New Glasgow, NS. An added bonus is getting to experience French and West Indian cultures.

7-night Western Caribbean Cruise Rhapsody of the Seas

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pp + Taxes/Fees $149 pp Cat. N Interior • Jan. 7/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Tampa including Roatan (Honduras), Belize City (Belize), Costa Maya (Mexico) & Cozumel (Mexico)

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10-night Southern Caribbean Cruise Royal Princess

116870

pp + Taxes/Fees $162.52 pp Cat. IF Interior • Mar. 20/17 • 10 nights • Cruise Only Princess Cruises Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale including Curacao, Dominica, Princess Cays (Bahamas), St. Georges (Grenada) & St. Thomas (USVI)

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8-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Freedom of the Seas

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pp + Taxes/Fees $139 pp Cat. M Interior • Feb. 4/17 • 8 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale including Labadee (Haiti), San Juan (Puerto Rico), Philipsburg (St. Maarten) & Basseterre (St. Kitts)

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ASK US ABOUT CRUISING THE CARIBBEAN! Tammy McKay

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

Patricia Surette

@ Atlantic Superstore Riverview, NB 506-854-7870 psurette@maritimetravel.ca

Norma Frost, Manager Highland Square Mall New Glasgow, NS 902-752-2073 nfrost@maritimetravel.ca Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean International

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ascinating ports of call, unique island cultures, daytime adventures, sumptuous evening dining, and more fun times than you ever imagined. It’s all about the itineraries and ports of call. Each of the three Caribbean itineraries (east, west or south) offers a different kind of cruise experience. Here’s a look at the three different options, and why they love them.

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Dublin • Waterford • Kinsale • Killarney • Cliffs of Moher • Limerick Many more Europe 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 Europe 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 Europe in Depth vacation, March 24 – September 29, 2017 departures, land only. TICO#1893755/50015835

Kids stay free with a minimum 3-night stay at select Crown Paradise Resorts in Mexico.* Perfect for families or adults, the Crown Paradise Club Cancun in Cancun and the Crown Paradise Club in Puerto Vallarta both provide the ultimate all-inclusive beach resort experience where there’s something for everyone including children’s activities, golf, tennis, spa facilities, elegant and casual eateries, and more. Book by: December 14, 2016 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: Now - December 31, 2016

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Let’s go island-hopping in Greece

“W

hen I recall my time in Greece, I see the shimmering blue water, the white stucco houses, the hidden harbours and beaches – it’s absolutely breathtaking,” says Shannon BlaikieAntonucci, Maritime Travel counsellor, Truro, NS. “It’s a place to be visited time and again.” The glorious cradle of Western civilization, Greece has a history that’s counted in millennia. This is a land of ageless beauty – of philosopher kings and legendary lovers; fairytale villages and bustling metropoli. It also has the longest coastline in Europe and more than 6,000 islands.

“One of the best things about Greece is that there are so many ways to tailor your experience. You can enjoy a self-styled getaway, join an escorted group, or even island-hop from the comfort of a luxurious cruise ship.”

We recommend: Stunning scenery, sun-soaked beaches, the crystal-clear Aegean Sea, and glorious Greek cuisine are yours to experience on the Globus Greek Island Hopper 10-day tour from Athens to Athens. Your vacation starts in Athens with guided sightseeing and a visit to the ancient Acropolis. The tour ends with a ﬂight back to Athens and an overnight. In between, sail into the deep-blue waters of the Aegean Sea and spend three nights on the island of Mykonos and three nights on Santorini.

10-day Greek Island Hopper

2473

Apr. 29-May 8/17 • 10 days • Land Only & Intra-Air • Globus Roundtrip Athens including the Piraeus, Mykonos & Santorini A savings of $100 per couple!

SPOTLIGHT ON SANTORINI Possibly the most scenically stunning of the Greek Islands, Santorini (ofﬁcially Thira), with its rugged volcanic landscapes, pitch-black beaches and whitewashed cliff-top villages is a world onto itself. The bay surrounding the island is actually the world’s largest volcanic crater, created some 3,500 years ago with the massive eruption of the still-active volcano, Thera – enough explanation in itself for all that black sand. It’s also rumored to conceal the legendary lost city of Atlantis.

10-night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Celebrity Reflection

2229

pp + Taxes/Fees $114 pp Cat. 11 Interior • May 19/17 • 10 nights • Cruise Only Celebrity Cruises Roundtrip Rome (Civitavecchia, Italy) including Messina (Sicily), Valetta Exclusive (Malta), Mykonos (Greece), Rhodes BONUS: (Greece), Santorini (Greece), Athens (Piraeus, Greece) & Naples (Italy)

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$75

Shipboard Credit per stateroom

– Shannon Blaikie-Antonucci, Maritime Travel counsellor,Truro, NS

ASK US ABOUT GREECE! Shannon Blaikie-Antonucci Truro Mall Truro, NS 902-893-7185 sblaikie@maritimetravel.ca

Paula Warner, Manager Port Hawkesbury Centre Port Hawkesbury, NS 902-625-3017 pwarner@maritimetravel.ca

When soaring above the mighty peaks of the Canadian Rockies onboard Rocky Mountaineer, you have only one responsibility. Melt back into your luxurious seat, relax, and enjoy the incredible views through our sparkling glass-dome windows. Let us whisk you away to a world of incomparable beauty and luxury where the service is world-class and the cuisine is simply heavenly.

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For more information contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor!

Mark Your Calendar!

Maritime Travel is pleased to host a variety of travel presentations! KENTVILLE, NS

Discover the Best Way to See Europe & Beyond! Join the Maritime Travel New Minas team and special guests, Ken Nickerson of Trafalgar & Sandra Gardiner of AMAWATERWAYS, at this informative presentation to learn more about First Class motor coach tours and river cruises. TUES. NOV. 1 @ 7:00 PM CELTIC ROOM, PADDY’S PUB Door Prizes • Light Refreshments • Space is Limited

TRURO, NS

Europe and the World by River or by Land with Avalon Waterways & Globus! Join Maritime Travel (Truro) and special guest, Cathy Dunn of Globus & Avalon Waterways, at this informative presentation. Before you choose a river cruise or land vacation, join us and ﬁnd out what travel style is just right for you! THURS. NOV. 3 @ 6:30 PM BEST WESTERN GLENGARRY Light Refreshments • Door Prizes • Space is Limited

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Halifax-Dartmouth, NS

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Sobeys, Digby Yarmouth Church Point Truro, NS

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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.