Atlantic - November 5, 2016

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NOVEMBER 5, 2016

Florida

Family Fling YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE

Beachfront

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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 Jackie McFadgen, manager, Maritime Travel, Joe Howe Drive, Halifax, NS. “The Orlando-Kissimmee area is an everchanging 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.”

– Jackie McFadgen, manager, Maritime Travel, Joe Howe Drive, Halifax, NS

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 Jackie. “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,” Jackie 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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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 Margo Cormier, Maritime Travel counsellor, Champlain Place, Moncton, NB. “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! Jackie McFadgen, Manager @ Atlantic Superstore, Joe Howe Drive Halifax, NS 902-455-7201 jmcfadgen@maritimetravel.ca MT

Julie Corbett

Gateway Mall, 138 Main Street Sussex, NB 506-433-3377 jcorbett@maritimetravel.ca

Margo Cormier

Champlain Place Dieppe, NB 506-858-0045 macormier@maritimetravel.ca

*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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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.

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★

VARADERO, CUBA Varadero is renowned for its allinclusive 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

Barceló Bavaro Beach Resort

$

1479

$

1639

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

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pp + $443.07 taxes From Fredericton • Mar. 22-29/17 • Transat

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979 $ Fr 1069 $

pp + $340.16 taxes Direct from Halifax • Apr. 29-May 6/17 • Transat

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pp + $334.41 taxes Direct from Moncton • Apr. 21-28/17 • Transat A savings of $100 per couple!

ASK US ABOUT YOUR NEXT SUN GETAWAY! Liz Dionne

Truro Mall Truro, NS 902-893-7185 ldionne@maritimetravel.ca

Carina Bennett, Manager Halifax Shopping Centre Halifax, NS 902-455-7856 cbennett@maritimetravel.ca

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Nicole Hersey

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

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Away from Cancun’s electric and happening atmosphere, travellers in search of a more tranquil vacation head south of Cancun along the 100-mile-long stretch of coastline known as the Riviera Maya. The arrow-straight highway opens onto spectacular beachfront resorts, an amazing eco-archeological park and the lively town of Playa del Carmen, to mention but a few attractions.

Recommended Resort: Barceló Maya Beach Resort 4½★ Barceló Maya Beach Resort

Vacation is calling

$ Fr

1579

pp + $136.91 taxes Direct from Halifax • Apr. 19-26/17 • WestJet Vacations

SUN PACKAGES FOR LESS!

Flight, transfers & all inclusive resort

Varadero

Punta Cana

IBEROSTAR Laguna Azul 4 1/2★ Hotel Room 7 nts | Mar 22 | + $340 txs/fees Halifax departures

Occidental Punta Cana 4★ Room Preference Club 7 nts | Mar 15, 22 | + $443 txs/fees Fredericton departures

Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya

Allegro Playacar Beach Resort 4★ Hotel Room 7 nts | Mar 23 | + $388 txs/fees Moncton departures

Azul Fives, a Gourmet Inclusive Resort by Karisma 5★ Deluxe Room 7 nts | Mar 16, 23 | + $394 txs/fees Halifax departures

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1589

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Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor for more information FALL EARLY BOOKING BONUS

Save $100†

per couple!

Book by November 30

† 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. 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.

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RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO

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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!

Book & deposit by November 30, 2016 &

SAVE

up to

$ 1,510†

LIMERICK, KILLARNEY, DUBLIN & BELFAST

per couple*

Save 20%*

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 Sandi Cooper, Maritime Travel counsellor, Cole Harbour, NS. “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.

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.

“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.”

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.

– Sandi Cooper, Maritime Travel counsellor, Cole Harbour, NS

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

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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 A savings of $100 per couple!

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ASK US ABOUT EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISING! Sandi Cooper

4 Forest Hills Parkway Cole Harbour - Dartmouth, NS 902-435-0220 scooper@maritimetravel.ca

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Angie Taylor, Manager McAllister Place Saint John, NB 506-633-7711 ataylor@maritimetravel.ca

Barbara Lee-White

Brunswick Square Saint John, NB 506-632-1880 blee-white@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!

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

SAINT JOHN, NB

Discover the Best Way to See Europe & Beyond!

Join Maritime Travel (McAllister Place) 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. 29 @ 6:30 PM HOMEPORT BED & BREAKFAST. 80 DOUGLAS AVENUE

Door Prizes • Light Refreshments • Space is Limited

FULL details and RSVP information available online: maritimetravel.ca/calendar 114 locations NATIONWIDE including: NOVA SCOTIA

Bedford-Lower Sackville, NS

Sunnyside Mall Sobeys, Sackville Drive

902-665-4812

Highland Square Mall

902-752-2073

New Glasgow, NS

902-835-2111 902-864-4666

Halifax-Dartmouth, NS

South Shore, NS

Bridgewater Mall

Barrington Place 902-421-5000 Burnside Park 902-468-8747 Clayton Park Shopping Ctr. 902-457-9222 Cole Harbour 902-435-0220 Halifax Shopping Ctr. 902-455-7856 Park Lane 902-429-7883 Hudson’s Bay, MicMac Mall 902-465-2125 Atlantic Superstore, Joseph Howe Dr. 902-455-7201 Administration 902-420-1554

Southwest Shore, NS

Amherst, NS

Charlotte Street, Sydney Mayflower Mall, Sydney Port Hawkesbury Ctr. North Sydney @ Atlantic Superstore Hay St., Glace Bay

Sobeys, Amherst Ctr. Mall Annapolis Valley, NS

Webster Street, Kentville County Fair Mall, New Minas

902-661-1220 902-679-2299 902-681-2410

Service en français.

Queen St., Bridgetown

Sobeys, Digby Yarmouth Church Point Truro, NS

Truro Mall Tantallon, NS

Sobeys

Cape Breton, NS

902-543-2481 902-245-4970 902-742-9666 902-769-3702 902-893-7185 902-826-1782 902-539-4800 902-564-0600 902-625-3017 902-794-7251 902-849-7011

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Riverview, NB

Confederation Court Mall

902-566-3332

Sackville, NB

902-436-5213

Sussex, NB

Charlottetown, PEI Summerside, PEI

County Fair Mall

NEW BRUNSWICK Fredericton, NB

Regent Mall Kings Place

Saint John, NB

Brunswick Square McAllister Place Miramichi, NB

2485 King George Hwy. Dieppe, NB

Champlain Place Moncton, NB

1273 Main St.

Atlantic Superstore East Main Plaza Gateway Mall Tracadie-Sheila, NB

506-450-6055 506-458-8969

339-5 rue du Moulin Caraquet, NB

rue du Portage

506-854-7870 506-536-3636 506-433-3377 506-395-2969 506-727-7272

506-632-1880 506-633-7711

Woodstock, NB

506-622-1100

Campbellton City Ctr. We’ve moved! 506-753-3886

506-858-0045

Atlantic Superstore

506-858-7118

Milltown Blvd.

389 Connell St.

506-325-9210

Campbellton, NB Edmundston, NB St. Stephen, NB

506-739-6601 506-466-3800

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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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