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YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE JANUARY 7, 2017
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Last-minute shopping for that perfect winter escape? No worries – we’ve got you covered!
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sk any Maritime Travel counsellor, and they will tell you – there is nothing like a noworry, stress-free, all-inclusive holiday to re-boot our spirits and to give you what you need to make it through the next couple of months of winter. But choosing from among the ever-growing number of glittering all-inclusive resorts can be daunting for many people. Thankfully, when it comes to getting some sun on the run, Maritime Travel counsellors are always keeping tabs on what properties are sold out, what destinations are still offering great accommodation choices, and what the best deals are in Jamaica, Mexico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and beyond. Here are just a few of their personal 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.
Our Top Pick for Love Birds Luxury Bahía Principe Ambar, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Our Top Pick for Families Jewel Runaway Bay, Jamaica
Jewel Runaway Bay Luxury Bahía Principe Ambar
Picturesquely situated on a whitesand beach scattered with palm trees, the Gran Bahia Principe Ambar is a luxurious adults-only escape with many value-added features and amenities. Luxury Bahía Principe Ambar 5 ★
$
1379
pp + $470.32 taxes Direct from Ottawa • Mar. 18-25/17 • Air Canada Vacations Receive 2,758 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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“Phenomenal food, a breathtaking beachfront location and the best golf in the area – what more could you ask for!” Recommended by Lynn Alamenciak, Manager 20 Prince Edward Walk, Elliot Lake, ON 705-848-2763, lalamenciak@maritimetravel.ca
A gorgeous beachfront location, pretty grounds and friendly, welcoming staff keep families and friends returning time and again. Jewel Runaway Bay 4 ★
1395 $ Fr 345 Fr
$
per adult + $505 taxes
per child + $505 taxes Direct from Toronto • Apr. 13-20/17 • Sunwing Vacations Prices shown based on 2 adults and 1 child sharing. Receive 2,790 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
“Welcome to the most fun and unpretentious family friendly resort in the Caribbean. You’ll love the food, the service and the activities on offer – especially the superfun water park!” Recommended by Jennifer Jackson, Manager @ Hudson’s Bay - Polo Park Shopping Ctr., Winnipeg, MB 204-982-2999, jjackson@maritimetravel.ca
Check out our Recommended Resorts brochures!
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Allegro Playacar
Situated on the best stretch of white-sand beach in Playa del Carmen, this is a budget friendly all-inclusive with lots of appeal for families and friends. Allegro Playacar 4 ★
$ Fr
Vacation is calling
1179
pp + $394 taxes Direct from Toronto • Apr. 14-21/17 • Transat Receive 2,358 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
PACKAGES FOR LESS!
“Have it all without breaking the bank! Between the beach, the fun seaside town of Playa del Carmen and all the daytime and evening entertainment, there’s something for everyone here.”
Flights, transfers & accommodation*
South Cayo Santa Maria
South Puerto Vallarta
Hotel Cayo Santa Maria 4★ All Inclusive | Junior Suite Garden View 7 nts | Jan 27, Feb 3 + $337 txs/fees Ottawa departures
Las Palmas by the Sea 3★ All Inclusive | Hotel Room 7 nts | Mar 4, 11 + $403 txs/fees Winnipeg departures
Cruise Western Mediterranean
Europe Greece
849
$
Recommended by Tracy Bylow, Manager 18275 Yonge Street, East Gwillimbury/Newmarket, ON 905-853-6224, tbylow@maritimetravel.ca
1389
$
959
$
1849
$
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Norwegian Epic Interior stateroom Cat. IB 7 nts from Barcelona May 20, 27, Jun 17, Sep 2 | + $926 txs/fees Bonus1: FREE Unlimited Drinks & Shipboard Gratuities! Toronto departures
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Alpha Athens | Mykonos | Santorini 10 nts | 10 meals ferry | domestic flight Jun 4, 11 + $512 txs/fees Toronto departures
Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor for more information Book by March 31
BAY REWARDS POINTS 15,000 HUDSON’S & MARITIME TRAVEL GIFT
per couple!†
Maritime Travel offer: Maritime Travel Gift plus 15,000 Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points per couple (7,500 per person) is applicable when booking a Transat 7 night or longer Europe or Cruise Package over $2000 per couple ($1000 per person) before taxes, between Jan 1 to Mar 31, 2017 for travel from Apr 1 to Oct 31, 2017. Not applicable on air only, groups, child rates and last minute bookings (21 days prior to departure). *Europe package accommodation, Option 1, unless otherwise stated. Greece package includes a domestic flight from Santorini to Athens. 1Norwegian Epic cruise bonus: Valid for first two guests in stateroom. Additional conditions and restrictions apply. Flights are from Ottawa, Toronto & Winnipeg via Air Transat in economy class. Cruise package departure dates advertised are from Canada; cruise sails the following day. 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. Limited seats available at prices indicated: 20 per departure. Prices were valid at time of print. Taxes and fees are extra and noted above. Travel Agency fees may apply. Ship’s registry: NCL – The Bahamas. 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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GETAWAY GUIDE • JANUARY 7, 2017 • 4.25” X 8.125” • YYZ YOW YWG
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Our Top Pick for Price Appeal Allegro Playacar, Mayan Riviera, Mexico
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Caribbean Cruise Craze!
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ascinating ports of call, unique island cultures, daytime adventures, sumptuous evening dining, and more fun times than you ever imagined. Yes, cruising the Caribbean provides all this, and more. Here are just two of our favourite itineraries.
Itinerary: Eastern Caribbean Who’s on board: First-timers, families, winter sun-seekers, active travellers WOW factor: That glorious winter sun is a huge draw on Caribbean itineraries. And while the individual islands offer tons of variety in terms of culture and scenery, shore excursions tend to centre more around activities – sailing, snorkelling, banana-boating – than historic sites.
Itinerary: Western Caribbean Who’s on board: First-timers, history & adventure buffs, families WOW factor: Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Cozumel, San Juan and more – you can have it all on a Western Caribbean cruise, where the off-ship activities range from exploring Mayan ruins in Mexico to experiencing some of the best snorkelling and diving imaginable in the Caymans.
7-night Eastern Caribbean
Liberty of the Seas
Celebrity Equinox
1009
$
pp + Taxes/Fees $121 pp Cat 11 Interior • Mar. 3/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Celebrity Cruises Roundtrip Miami including San Juan (Puerto Rico), Philipsburg (St. Maarten) & Basseterre (St. Kitts) Receive 2,018 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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7-night Western Caribbean
$
759
pp + Taxes/Fees $126 pp Cat. Q Interior • May 7/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Galveston TX including Cozumel (Mexico), George Town (Grand Cayman) & Falmouth (Jamaica) Receive 1,518 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Enjoy an all-inclusive experience at Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Limited time only: Introducing the brand new Beach and Royal Tower Fall all-inclusive experience at Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Includes all meals and beverages at select venues and much more! Book By: June 13, 2017 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: Now - June 15, 2017 Blackout dates: February 16 - May 6, 2017 Included in the all-inclusive experience are: • All meals and beverages at select venues • Gratuities, taxes and resort fees • Unlimited access to Aquaventure Waterpark • Access to all Marine Exhibits • Resort Shuttle Service • Wi-Fi for up to 4 devices • Movies in the Atlantis Theatre • Live entertainment … and more!
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. Guests will receive the all-inclusive experience package when booking the Beach Tower all-inclusive Terrace view room or the Royal Towers all -inclusive Water view room. Airport transfers to/from the hotel are included. A minimum 3-night stay is required. The all-inclusive experience begins at 4 p.m. on the day of arrival and ends at 11 a.m. on day of departure. Consumption at any excluded venue, items ordered outside of the all-inclusive dining menu or beverages ordered outside the specified brand or venue will be at the guests’ expense. Restaurants, bars and lounges are subject to change and periodic closures at any time. Dining reservations are encouraged and are subject to availability. Stays that cross the effective travel dates may not book any all- inclusive experience for any portion of their stay. The Beach and Royal Towers all-inclusive experience is not combinable with the Wine & Dine Pass.
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When in Florida …
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ort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral are popular embarkation points for cruises heading to the Caribbean. Less well known perhaps is the fact that these Florida ports are destinations in their own right, ripe for discovery on a pre- or post-cruise land tour. Here’s the skinny.
FORT LAUDERDALE
One of the busiest cruise ports in North America, Fort Lauderdale has more than three million passengers passing through each year. Greater Fort Lauderdale boasts 23 miles of fabulous white-sand beach, much of it lined with luxury hotels and resorts. Las Olas Boulevard, with its chic cafes, galleries and boutiques, emits a distinctly upscale vibe, while the nearby waterways and canals are peppered with lavish mansions and
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542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 tkennedy@maritimetravel.ca
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yachts. A number of beach parks and natural attractions are within minutes of the cruise port.
5-night Western Caribbean Independence of the Seas
$
575
pp + Taxes/Fees $114 pp Cat. N Interior • Feb. 11/17 • 5 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale including Puerto Costa Maya & Cozumel Receive 1,150 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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PORT CANAVERAL
Port Canaveral is most famously associated with Orlando, just 45 miles west. More specifically, the Port Canaveral brand is aligned with Walt Disney World, the theme parks of Universal and SeaWorld, and countless family friendly Central Florida attractions. While Port Canaveral may be all about Orlando, it’s also Orlando’s Kristine Huhtala
35-40 Elm Street Sudbury, ON 705-675-1977 khuhtala@maritimetravel.ca
closest beach and is well worth exploring in its own right. As well as miles of soft, white sand – complete with dolphins, manatees and turtles – this attractive port boasts easy-to-navigate bike paths, three parks and an appealing variety of shops and restaurants.
7-night Western Caribbean Oasis of the Seas
1048
$
pp + Taxes/Fees $148 pp Cat. N Interior • Apr. 23/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Port Canaveral including Labadee (Haiti), Falmouth (Jamaica) & Cozumel (Mexico) Receive 2,096 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Janna MacDonald
301 Bay St Thunder Bay, ON 807-623-8353 jmacdonald@maritimetravel.ca
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Book & deposit by April 25, 2017 &
SAVE
up to
$ 364†
per couple*
COSTA RICA EXPLORER 7 days | WAS: $2,249, NOW: $2,087 CAD Based on June 24 — November 4, 2017 departures San José • Poas • Arenal • Tárcoles • Manuel Antonio
NATURAL WONDERS OF COSTA RICA 9 days | WAS: $2,639, NOW: $2,457 CAD Based on March 11; July 8 — November 4, 2017 departures San José • Cariari • Tortuguero National Park • Arenal • Monteverde • Sarchi • San José 5% savings on other 2017 Globus 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 5% Globus promo discount and the Maritime Travel $50 per person discount. Flights and travel insurance are additional. *Book and deposit a 2017 Globus South & Central America vacation to save 5% 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, under deposit and discount applied by April 25, 2017 for travel in 2017. Offer is not combinable with other promotions EXCEPT the Maritime Travel $50 per person Winter Sale Promo and the Journeys Club Repeat Traveller benefit, if applicable. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2017 bookings only and will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. The Maritime Travel Winter Sale 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 January 1 and March 31, 2017 for travel in 2017. Additional restrictions may apply; see your Maritime travel agent for details. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply; see Travel Terms & Conditions for details. May be withdrawn at any time. †Based on Natural Wonders of Costa Rica, Mar 11 – Nov 4, 2017 land only departures. TICO#1893755/50015835
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Bella Italia!
One Boot-Shaped Nation. Infinite Possibilities.
“A
feast for the senses” is how many of our Maritime Travel counsellors describe Italy – and they should know because they’re constantly on the move, searching out best-kept culinary and cultural secrets in every corner of this treasured nation – places like Tuscany, Rome, Venice and beyond. “Taking a trip to Italy can be an awesome experience, whether you’re young or young at heart,” says Barb McLean, manager, Maritime Travel, Cornwall, ON. “Young and old alike will revel in Italy’s fabulous cuisine, breathtaking scenery and sunny climes.” With two different vacation styles in mind – cultural and culinary – Barb recommends two delightfully unique Italian getaways. First up is a guided vacation with Globus that focuses
on Italy’s great cities. And second, but equally enticing, is a self-guided epicurean adventure in Tuscany that’s sure to delight both foodies and art historians. Italy’s Great Cities with Globus Rome’s savagery, Venice’s decadence and Florence’s romance, for starters – this gracefully escorted adventure introduces the different characters of Italy with overnight stays in some of Italy’s most diverse cities. First-hand highlights? How about the amazing architecture of Rome, the sumptuous food and delicious wine of Tuscany and Siena, and the breathtaking art and scenic beauty throughout the journey. You’ve seen pictures of all the sights – now it’s your turn to own it for yourself!
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Italy’s Great Cities
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$
2649
Self-Guided Tuscan Adventure For lovers of food and wine, Tuscany tops the list of dream destinations. From lush olive groves to delectable tastings at exclusive wineries, custom cooking classes, and historic stone-clad accommodations, adventure awaits at every delicious turn. We recommend: Tenuta di Corsano Villas 4★
pp
$
129375
per week + € 200 Damage Deposit
Land Only • 2-bedroom Villa (Florence) • Apr. 1-8/17 Holiday Escapes
Mar. 19-26/17 • 8 days • Land Only • Globus Roundtrip Rome including Assisi, Venice Island, Pisa, Florence & Siena
A savings of $100 per couple!
Receive 5,298 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ASK OUR DREAM MAKERS ABOUT ITALY! Barb McLean, Manager
Cornwall Square Mall We Moved! Cornwall, ON 613-933-8720 bmclean@maritimetravel.ca
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Sharon McDonald
117 Guildwood Parkway Guildwood-Scarborough, ON 416-264-3211 smcdonald@maritimetravel.ca
Susan Doherty, Manager
Toronto Financial District 105 Adelaide Street West Toronto, ON 416-361-9330 smdoherty@maritimetravel.ca
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Maritime Travel is pleased to host a variety of travel presentations! SARNIA, ON
Sail the World with Royal Caribbean! Join Maritime Travel (Burlington) and Stephanie McDonald of Royal Caribbean at this exciting cruise presentation.
WED. JAN. 11 @ 7:00 PM MARITIME TRAVEL - WILLIAMSBURG THEATRE, 2ND FLOOR, 1893 APPLEBY LINE Light Refreshments • Door Prizes
1st Annual Travel Show! The hottest day of winter is here – and you’re going to love the deals! Make tracks for the Maritime Travel Sarnia Travel Show – a fun-filled consumer travel show brought to you by the company that knows travel best. SAT. FEB. 4 • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM MARITIME TRAVEL - SUNRIPE PLAZA, 1130 LAKESHORE ROAD
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