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YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE JANUARY 7, 2017
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Caribbean Count Down
Last-minute shopping for that perfect winter escape? No worries – we’ve got you covered!
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sk any LeGrow’s 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, LeGrow’s 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.legrowstravel.ca or pick up a copy of our Recommended Resorts brochures in store.
Our Top Pick for Love Birds Blau Varadero, Cuba
Our Top Pick for Families Memories Splash Punta Cana
Blau Varadero
Located on a lovely stretch of beach, this is one of the more modern-styled properties in Varadero. Blau Varadero 4 ★
$ Fr
1235
pp + $400 taxes Direct from Deer Lake • Apr. 25-May 2/17 • Sunwing Vacations
“Love, love, love this property! The perfect resort for a romantic getaway. And wellpriced, too!” Recommended by Dawn Penton, Travel Counsellor Reitman’s Mall, Happy Valley-Goose Bay 709-896-7375, dpenton@legrowstravel.ca
Memories Splash Punta Cana
A gorgeous beachfront location, pretty grounds and friendly, welcoming staff keep families and friends returning time and again. Memories Splash Punta Cana 4½ ★
$ $ Fr
Fr
1285 785
per adult + $466 taxes
per child + $466 taxes Direct from Gander • Mar. 29-Apr. 5/17 • Sunwing Vacations Prices shown based on 2 adults and 1 child sharing.
“The best spot for families in Punta Cana! You have to love the water park, the dedicated kids area and the friendly familyfocused service.” Recommended by Carolyn Griffin, Travel Counsellor TC Square, Carbonear 709-596-5058, cgriffin@legrowstravel.ca
Check out our Recommended Resorts brochures!
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Gran Bahía Principe Coba
Just 19 kilometers from the cliff top ruins of Tulum, this resort is highly regarded for its breadth of upscale offerings. Guests love the fine cuisine, courteous service and entertainment programming. Gran Bahía Principe Coba 4½ ★
$
1089
Your perfect getaway, priced just right!
pp + $390.68 taxes From St. John’s via Toronto • Apr. 4-11/17 • Air Canada Vacations
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“Have it all without breaking the bank! The food is awesome, the staff is welcoming and friendly and there is a lot of entertainment on the go for all ages.” Recommended by Darlene Caines, Manager 69 Manitoba Drive, Clarenville 709-466-2672, dcaines@legrowstravel.ca
SUN PACKAGES
Flights, transfers & all inclusive resort St. John’s departures
Punta Cana
Santo Domingo*
Catalonia Bavaro Beach, Golf & Casino Resort 4★ Junior Suite 7 nts | Apr 3, 10 | + $455 txs/fees
Emotions By Hodelpa 4★ Superior Room 7 nts | Mar 6 | + $455 txs/fees
Punta Cana
La Romana*
Grand Bahia Principe Turquesa 4 1/2★ Junior Suite Superior 7 nts | Mar 6, 13 | + $455 txs/fees
Luxury Bahia Principe Bounganville Don Pablo Collection 5★ Junior Suite Deluxe 7 nts | Apr 24 | + $455 txs/fees
1149
$
1299
1179
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$
1329
$
Vacation is calling Contact your LeGrow’s Travel Counsellor for more information *La Romana and Santo Domingo flights are in/out of Punta Cana with roundtrip transfers included. Flights are from St. John’s via Air Transatm in economy class. 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. 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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GETAWAY GUIDE • JANUARY 7, 2017 • 4.25” X 8.125” • YYT
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Our Top Pick for Price Appeal Gran Bahía Principe Coba, Riviera Maya, 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)
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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)
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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
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
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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
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
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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)
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ASK US ABOUT CRUISING! Shana Lalani
Avalon Mall St. John’s 709-758-6792 slalani@legrowstravel.ca
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Judy Jenkins, Manager Gander Mall Gander 709-651-4666 jjenkins@legrowstravel.ca
Cindy Thomas
Exploits Valley Mall Grand Falls-Windsor 709-489-2710 cthomas@legrowstravel.ca
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Book & deposit by April 25, 2017 &
ORDINARY!
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 LEGROW ’ S TR AVEL 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 LeGrow’s 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 LeGrow’s 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 LeGrow’s 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 LeGrow’s 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 LeGrow’s 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 Carolyn Drover, manager, LeGrow’s Travel, Bay Roberts, NL. “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 – Carolyn 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!
ASK OUR DREAM MAKERS ABOUT ITALY! Carolyn Drover, Manager Main Highway Bay Roberts 709-786-7902 cdrover@legrowstravel.ca
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Rosarii Farrell, Manager @ Sobeys, Howley Estates St. John’s 709-758-6743 rfarrell@legrowstravel.ca
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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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