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NOVEMBER 5, 2016
Florida
Family Fling YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE
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Florida Family Fling
From Central Florida to the Gulf Coast, more folks are setting their sights on the Sunshine State
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’ve been to Florida more times than I can count, but each new visit brings with it new memories to cherish,” says Tracy Bertrand, manager, Maritime Travel, Belleville, ON. “The OrlandoKissimmee area is an ever-changing landscape of family fun, with each new attraction bigger and more magical than the last.”
“If you’re looking for a highoctane getaway with the gang, then Florida is really an excellent alternative.With its theme parks, beaches, shopping and attractions it really is an amazing destination for families.” – Tracy Bertrand, manager, Maritime Travel, Belleville, ON
The popularity of multigenerational travel has caused an upsurge in the appeal of holiday homes – especially in the Orlando area. Parents, kids – even grandparents – can all stay together in one place, and it’s much more
affordable than staying in a hotel. Add your own private pool, a games room and all the comforts of home, and you have a vacation like no other. “We’ve been specializing in vacation homes and condos for years,” says Tracy. “In fact, Maritime Travel is the only travel agency around where you can choose an exact community or an exact home – so you know precisely what you’re getting.” More than anything, what these holiday homes and condos offer is space and privacy. “If you’re a group on the go, there’s no better value. You get all the space you need, you’re within easy driving distance of the theme parks, plus you get all the amenities and comforts of home and then some,” Tracy says. We offer a broad selection of three- to five-star homes in gated and non-gated communities. For more information on holiday home rentals, see your Maritime Travel counsellor, or visit maritimetravel.ca
COME TOGETHER – BOOK A CONDO!
Bella Piazza
Designed in the style of a charming Mediterranean village, Bella Piazza combines the comforts of home with the ambiance of a fine resort with many luxurious touches. The community, which features two- to four-bedroom condos, is located within minutes of Walt Disney World Resort. Shops, supermarket and restaurants are all within walking distance. Bella Piazza 4★
2-bedroom Condo
$
10322
per night + $13.42 taxes/night Land Only • Based on 7-night stay • Jan. 21-28/17 Holiday Escapes • Insurance Waiver + $88.30 per week
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Check out our Florida Recommended Resorts brochure!
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Champions Gate
GO FOR THE PRICE, STAY FOR THE POOL Fantasy World
FLORIDA BEACH GETAWAYS Maritime Travel offers a wide selection of holiday homes located in lovely vacation communities and close to area attractions. These beautifully appointed pool homes are a great option for families and friends travelling together, as spreading out the cost among your group makes it an economical option for everyone. We have also recently added enormous, new seven- and eight-bedroom homes in the Champions Gate area of Orlando to our Florida program. These newly built homes are perfect for your group getaway, as they sleep up to 16 people. 4-Bedroom Holiday Home 4★
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$
134
31 per night
+ $17.46 taxes/night Land Only • Based on 7-night stay • Jan. 21-28/17 Holiday Escapes • Pool Heat + $304.71 per week
Located just minutes from Orlando’s world-famous attractions, Fantasy World Resort offers affordable Mediterranean-style two-bedroom, two-level townhome accommodations that are an attractive alternative for vacationing families. Delightful water features at this budget-friendly complex include two five-storey water slides, three freshwater pools and a meandering lazy river – great for unwinding after a day at the parks. Fantasy World Resort 3★
2-bedroom Townhome
$
12436
per night + $16.17 taxes/night Land Only • Based on 7-night stay • Jan. 21-28/17 Holiday Escapes
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While Orlando continues its popularity as a larger-than-life playground for families, the beaches of Southern Florida – not to mention the sparkling Gulf Coast – beckon with their soft white sands and tropical ambiance. “For me, it’s all about the beach,” says Vicki Letts, Maritime Travel counsellor, North Bay, ON. “I just love the laidback atmosphere and the gorgeous white-sand beaches in Clearwater and St. Pete’s along the Gulf Coast. There’s so much to see and do … the shopping, attractions like Busch Gardens Tampa … I could go on and on.” For more information on holiday rentals and multi-generational travel in South Florida and along the Gulf Coast, see your Maritime Travel counsellor, or visit maritimetravel.ca
ASK OUR FLORIDA EXPERTS! Tracy Bertrand, Manager 222 Bell Boulevard Belleville, ON 613-902-0172 tbertrand@maritimetravel.ca
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Vicki Letts
1867 O’Brien Street, Unit #3 North Bay, ON 705-476-3030 vletts@maritimetravel.ca
Ted Deeth
Rainbow Centre - 40 Elm St. Sudbury, ON 705-675-1977 tdeeth@maritimetravel.ca
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GO BIG AND STAY HOME!
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Beachfront Rendezvous
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ith winter lurking around the corner, dreams of stealing away to a tropical paradise consume our thoughts. But choosing from among the ever-growing number of glittering all-inclusive resorts can be daunting for many people. Thankfully, Maritime Travel counsellors have been travelling this past year … Checking out the options in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Cuba and beyond. Here are just a few of their picks – from “beautiful” to “budget.” For all the details and a complete list, visit www.maritimetravel.ca or pick up a copy of our Recommended Resorts brochures in store.
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA Hip and Happening, “MoBay,” as it is known, is a heady mix of clubs, restaurants, beautiful beaches, terrific shopping, Colonial great houses and first-rate all-inclusives. MoBay’s juxtaposition of natural beauty and carefully crafted luxury make it a beloved destination. Recommended Resort: Iberostar Rose Hall Suites 4½★
PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Blessed with some 50 kilometers of soft white sand kissed by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, Punta Cana is made up almost exclusively of lovely all-inclusive resorts geared toward couples and families. Recommended Resort: Barceló Bavaro Beach Resort 4½★
Iberostar Rose Hall Suites
Barceló Bavaro Beach Resort
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pp + $218.18 taxes Direct from Toronto • Jan. 25-Feb. 1/17 • WestJet Vacations
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pp + $216.18 taxes Direct from Winnipeg • Jan. 21-28/17 • WestJet Vacations
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1449
$
1689
pp + $448.32 taxes Direct from Toronto • Jan. 8-15/17 • Transat Receive 17,898 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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pp + $420.07 taxes Direct from Thunder Bay • Jan. 6-13/17 • Transat Receive 18,378 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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ASK US ABOUT YOUR NEXT SUN GETAWAY! Jennifer Pitts, Manager 117 Guildwood Parkway Guildwood-Scarborough, ON 416-264-3211 jpitts@maritimetravel.ca
Nathalie Mageau, Manager 90 Elgin Street, Unit 10 Entrance Off Slater Street Ottawa, ON 613-241-4347 nmageau@maritimetravel.ca
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Judi Hamilton, Manager
73 Wilson Street West Ancaster, ON 905-648-8747 jhamilton@maritimetravel.ca
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Varadero is renowned for its all-inclusive retreats, picture-perfect turquoise water and soft, sugary white sand. It seemingly stretches forever – 21 kilometers in fact – offering up an extensive array of watersports and activities. Varadero is also home to Cuba’s only golf course. Recommended Resort: Iberostar Laguna Azul 4½★ Iberostar Laguna Azul
$ Fr
Vacation is calling
1199
pp + $337.66 taxes Direct from Winnipeg • Jan. 30-Feb. 6/17 • Transat Receive 17,398 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
$
1219
pp + $337.40 taxes Direct from Ottawa • Jan. 21-28/17 • Transat Receive 17,438 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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SUN PACKAGES FOR LESS!
Flight, transfers & all inclusive resort
Punta Cana
Varadero
Catalonia Bavaro Beach, Golf & Casino Resort 4★ Junior Suite 7 nts | Jan 22, 29 | + $446 txs/fees Ottawa departures
IBEROSTAR Laguna Azul 5★ Hotel Room 7 nts | Jan 16 | + $338 txs/fees Winnipeg departures
St. Lucia
Riviera Nayarit
St Lucian by Rex Resorts 3★ Hotel Room 7 nts | Jan 15 | + $336 txs/fees Toronto departures
IBEROSTAR Playa Mita 4 1/2★ Star Class Ocean View Room 7 nts | Jan 12, 19 | + $405 txs/fees Toronto departures
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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. 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. For full terms and conditions, refer to transat.com. 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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VARADERO, CUBA
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Join us on a fully-escorted trip of a lifetime! THE FLAVOURS OF MOROCCO
English Country Gardens
with Pete Luckett
March 21-30, 2017 • 10 days, 9 nights • Max. 20 guests
June 7-12, 2017 6 days, 5 nights • Max. 25 guests.
June 2-12, 2017 • 11 days, 10 nights • Max. 30 guests.
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foodie Pete Luckett in uncovering Maritime Travel and Join Join the very best of exotic Morocco. Stay at popular country radio host Sir Richard Branson’s mansion, enjoy Moroccan meals, cooking demonstrations, and tastings. Take a sunset camel ride and sleep under the stars in our own desert camp. More fun and laughs than you can possibly imagine.
long with Neville MacKay, we uncover the spectacular beauty of Britain’s floral gardens in all their glory. We explore iconic sites and go behind the scenes with visits to private gardens. Castles, historic sites, a London city tour, and charming pubs round out the fun.
Denyse Sibley as we return to Nashville to see the hottest country stars in the world. Our 2015 and 2016 tours were both SELL-OUT SUCCESSES!
Contact your Maritime Travel counsellor. Hurry! Visit maritimetravel.ca for full itineraries & pricing!
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SAVE
up to
$ 1,510†
LIMERICK, KILLARNEY, DUBLIN & BELFAST
per couple*
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10 days | WAS: $2,161, NOW: $1,679 CAD | Based on Apr 9 – 23, 2017
New! SOUTH KOREA & JAPAN HIGHLIGHTS
Save 10%*
13 days | WAS: $6,759, NOW: $6,034 CAD Based on Jan 1 – 20; Jan 31 – Feb 28; Jul 1 – 20; Aug 16 – 31; Dec 1 – 17, 2017
Seoul • Gyeongju • Busan • Tokyo • Osaka
New! EAST AFRICA PRIVATE SAFARI
Save 10%*
11 days | WAS: $6,739, NOW: $6,016 CAD | Based on Apr 17 – May 23, 2017
Nairobi • Maasai Mara • Amboseli • Lake Manyara • Ngorongoro • Serengeti • Arusha 10% savings on other select 2017 Monograms vacations 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 20% or 10% Monograms promo discount and the Maritime Travel $50 per person discount. Flights and travel insurance are additional. Book a 2017 Monograms Limerick, Killarney, Dublin & Belfast (DDB) vacation to receive a 20% discount, or book a 2017 Monograms Dublin & London (DD), London, Paris, Barcelona & Madrid (DRB), Paris, Aix-en-Provence & Nice (DRQ), London, Paris & Rome (DRS**), Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck & Munich (DVS), East Africa Private Safari (IQH**), Peru Highlights (ISM**), Journey Down Under (IPO**) vacation to receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of the core package, including extensions. Not including extra night accommodations, hotel upgrades, intra-vacation air (**tours), transfers, taxes/fees, tips or supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between November 1–30, 2016 for travel in 2017. Offer not valid with any other offer except the Journeys Club Repeat Traveller benefit (if applicable), current applicable air promos, and the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Offer Early Booking Promo. Applies to new 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. Additional restrictions may apply; see your Maritime travel agent for details. †Based on South Korea & Japan Highlights, Sep 24–Oct 9, 2017 land only departures. TICO#1893755/50015835
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Go With the Flow
Set sail for a leisurely holiday on a river cruise through Europe
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aving cruised Europe’s coastal ports and travelled overland to some of its most enchanting cities, I considered myself somewhat of an expert on the Old World. It took a river cruise to show me what I was missing – and how much,” says Donna Richardson, Maritime Travel counsellor, Clock Tower, Kingston, ON. “The rest of the Continent, as it turns out!” For many travellers, the slow chug along such legendary waterways as the Danube, Rhine or Rhone is just the right pace for getting a feel for the terrain.
“In a very real way, these river routes are pathways into history. You’re getting the same views experienced centuries ago when rivers were the main mode of transportation and trade. That’s why so many of Europe’s famous cities were built along these waterways.” – Donna Richardson, Maritime Travel counsellor, Clock Tower, Kingston, ON
Most river cruise ships accommodate no more than 150 passengers – so personal and attentive service is a given onboard. Fresh, local ingredients and wines are another important element of the river cruise experience – as is the fact that the fine wines are complimentary with meals. The river cruise season runs March through the end of December, beginning with Tulip Time cruises in Benelux countries (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) and ending with Christmas Market cruises in Hungary, Austria and Germany. See your Maritime Travel counsellor for details. A Taste of the Danube A remarkable journey designed to charm and delight, this 8-day adventure with Avalon Waterways showcases the cuisine and culture along the scenic Danube from Vienna to Budapest.
Cruising the Christmas Markets Take a journey that will make you believe in holiday magic all over again with AMAWATERWAYS Christmas Markets on the Danube 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Prague. You’ll sail through villages with cobblestone streets and fairytale houses and share traditional holiday goodies with the people who made them.
Christmas Markets on the Danube AMA Serena
3499
$
pp + Taxes/Fees $210 pp Cat. E Deluxe Stateroom Piano Deck • Nov. 20/17 • 8 days Cruise Only • AMA Waterways From Budapest to Prague including Vienna, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg & Prague Receive 6,998 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Taste of the Danube Luminary
2357
$
pp + Taxes/Fees $96 pp Cat. E Avalon Deluxe Stateroom • July 25/17 • 8 days Cruise Only • Avalon Waterways From Vienna to Budapest including Melk, Durnstein & Bratislava
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A savings of $100 per couple!
Receive 4,714 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ASK US ABOUT EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISING! Donna Richardson
Clocktower Plaza Kingston, ON 613-389-8170 drichardson@maritimetravel.ca
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Susie Aguiar, Manager
Dorval Crossing West Oakville, ON 905-849-0333 saguiar@maritimetravel.ca
Joan Patterson, Manager Frontenac Mall Kingston, ON 613-544-8898 jpatterson@maritimetravel.ca
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Receive ONE FREE NIGHT with a minimum 7-night stay at Sandals® Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa in St. Lucia. Set amidst 210 lush acres on a half-mile crescent-shaped beach, this spectacular resort offers a 9-hole golf course, nine world-class restaurants and eight bars serving Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks wines. Choose from a range of accommodations from ocean-view rooms to expansive Millionaire Suites featuring 180 degree ocean views, private pools, butler service and 24-hour room service. Guests enjoy complimentary golf greens fees, land and water sports, including snorkeling and scuba diving*, a full service Red Lane® Spa**, plus exchange privileges at two nearby Sandals® Resorts. Book a WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel agent today.
Book by: July 24, 2017 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: September 3, 2016 - July 31, 2017 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. *PADI certification is required to dive, but not included. PADI certification courses are available on resort for a nominal fee. Night dives are additional. **Spa services additional. Package price will automatically reflect the free night when searching for qualified vacations. Offer based on double occupancy. Airport transfers to/from the hotel are included. A minimum 7-night stay is required. This offer may not be combined with any other offer. Offer is not cumulative.
Mark Your Calendar! SARNIA, ON
Maritime Travel is pleased to host a variety of travel presentations! KINGSTON, ON
The Galapagos Islands with Monograms/Globus! Monograms, part of the Globus family of brands, provides you many different ways to explore the incredible flora and fauna of the Galápagos Islands.With exceptional personalized service, discover how Monograms is a perfect way to travel. WED. NOV. 9 @ 6:30 PM MARITIME TRAVEL - SUNRIPE PLAZA, 1130 LAKESHORE RD Door Prizes • Light Refreshments
Come Over to the Wild Side! Discover Asia, Africa and the land “down under” with the specialists from Goway. THURS. NOV. 24 @ 7:00 PM MARITIME TRAVEL – FRONTENAC MALL Light Refreshments • Door Prizes • Special Offers
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Market Square 905-648-8747 613-902-0172 905-639-4575 705-848-2763 613-933-8720 613-389-8170 613-544-8898 613-692-2521
New Liskeard
39 Whitewood Ave. Newmarket/East Gwillimbury
18275 Yonge St. North Bay
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Service en français.
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Pickering
Hudson’s Bay - Pickering Town Ctr. 905-837-9155 Sarnia
Sunripe Plaza
226-778-4468
Sault Ste. Marie
542 Queen Street East Scarborough
117 Guildwood Parkway Sudbury
40 Elm St. 1942 Regent St. S Thunder Bay
301 Bay Street Toronto
Toronto Financial District
705-942-2800
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514-697-2225
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