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Time for Two
Turn up the heat at one of these lavish adults-only hideaways!
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rom having your own personal butler pouring champagne on your balcony, to romantic private dinners on the beach, to his-andher massages in a world-class spa, there have never been so many options for couples. Here are a few of our favourite adultsonly retreats.
Royalton Hicacos Resort & Spa, Cuba – Splendid isolation meets premium pampering
El Dorado Royale – redefining luxury on Mexico’s Mayan Riviera
Royalton Hicacos Resort & Spa
El Dorado Royale A Gourmet Inclusive Resort
Exclusively for adults and great for couples, this classy Varadero resort delivers premium service, wonderful spa treatments and some of the best food to be had in Cuba. Royalton Hicacos Resort & Spa 5 ★
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A gem of a resort that frequently makes Top 100 lists, this enchanting property is an adults-only enclave where the emphasis is on luxury and pampering. People love the specialty room categories here – especially the swim-up rooms and the casitas with private plunge pools. Team this up with 24-hour full room service and you have a recipe for romance! El Dorado Royale A Gourmet Inclusive Resort 5 ★
$
1935
pp + $425 taxes Direct from Edmonton • Apr. 28-May 5/17 • Sunwing Vacations Receive 3,870 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Royal Suites Turquesa by Palladium – Punta Cana’s answer for adults who want it all Royal Suites Turquesa by Palladium
Sandals South Coast
Given those fabulous beaches and aquamarine seas, a couple could be forgiven for spending their entire Jamaica jaunt just basking in the sun and sipping tropical concoctions. But then Sandals South Coast is an invitation to do just that. A 50-acre seaside retreat set within a 500-acre nature reserve, Sandals South Coast features fabulous formal gardens, gracious architecture, and upscale amenities for couples. Sandals South Coast
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2559
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Designed exclusively for adult travellers, this resort offers the best of both worlds: the privacy and intimacy of a small VIP resort, together with unlimited access to a broad array of services at any of the three resorts located in the five-star Palladium complex. Royal Suites Turquesa by Palladium 5 ★
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1555
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Cayo Coco: Melia Jardines Del Rey 4★
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935
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From Calgary via Edmonton • Feb. 7-14/17 • Sunwing Vacations
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Sandals South Coast (formerly Sandals Whitehouse) – a piece of heaven on the island of Jamaica
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“In my opinion, cruising offers the best travel experiences and value for money that a traveller can have!” – Geri Stewart, Maritime Travel counsellor, Salmon Arm, BC
ALASKA FROM THE INSIDE The fabled Inside Passage is one of the most scenic sea lanes in the world, and one of the few where deep-draft vessels can sail close to steep mountain walls. Count on unbelievable scenery, ranging from verdant forests and glens, to stunning turquoise glaciers and intriguing towns and outposts steeped in history and adventure.
7-night Alaska Cruise Emerald Princess
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HEAD FOR THE MED! Explore the astonishing architecture and charming cultures of gorgeous Mediterranean cities and islands like Venice, Dubrovnik and Santorini on a 7-night Eastern Mediterranean voyage of discovery with Royal Caribbean International.
7-night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Rhapsody of the Seas
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995
pp + Taxes/Fees $140 Cat. Q Interior • June 3/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Venice (Italy) including Dubrovnik (Croatia), Katakolon (Greece), Kusadasi (Turkey) & Santorini (Greece) Receive 1,990 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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The largest suites on European waters. An onboard concierge to customize each guest’s cruise. The most modern river cruise fleet. More travel awards than any other river cruise line. The World’s Leading River Cruise Line…By Far® 8-day Rhine Getaway river cruises from $2,099 per person* Ask about Viking’s 2017 Special Savings. See your Maritime Travel counsellor for details.
#1 RATED CRUISE LINE
*Note: Rhine Getaway price based on CAT F, select Mar, Nov & Dec 2017 Viking Longship sailings. Cruise fares listed are for cruise and cruisetour only in Canadian dollars, per person and fares/discount offers are based on double occupancy. Prices are based on lowest price at time of print and are subject to change without notice. Cruise fares and international air discounts are considered a single offer. International air does not have to be purchased to get cruise offer. Must request 2017 Special Savings offer at time of booking and pay in full by current expiration date; call for details. Valid on new bookings only as of 1/21/17, subject to availability and may not be combinable with any other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credits and Referral Rewards. Viking reserves the right to correct errors and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Additional terms and conditions apply; see passenger Ticket Contract at vikingrivercruisescanada.com. ©2015 Time Inc. Affluent Media Group. Used under license. Travel + Leisure and Time Inc. Affluent Media Group are not affiliated with and do not endorse products or services of, Viking Cruises.
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ISLAND HOPPING IN THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN
10-night Southern Caribbean
With their rain forests, volcanoes, and elements of both West Indian and French heritages, the islands visited on this itinerary are nothing short of exotic. Ports of call include Aruba (often used as a synonym for ‘vacation’); the charming Dutch colony of Curacao; Grenada, land of sugar and spice; Grand Cayman and Key West. This itinerary is island-hopping at its best!
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pp + Taxes/Fees $159 pp Cat.1C Interior • Oct. 27/17 • 10 nights • Cruise Only Celebrity Cruises Roundtrip Miami including George Town (Cayman Islands), Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao Receive 3,968 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Receive a $200 resort credit and your 7th night free with a minimum 7-night stay at Half Moon, A Rock Resort in Jamaica. Half Moon sits amidst a private estate of 400 acres. Here you will discover beautifully landscaped gardens, a nature reserve that is a haven for wildlife, 197 rooms and suites scattered amongst white-rendered cottages and 31 capacious Villas, all fronted by two miles of private beach, one of the loveliest in Jamaica. In true grand resort style, Half Moon offers an eclectic range of facilities such as four fine-dining restaurants, an 18 hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., an Equestrian Centre, thirteen tennis courts, simply unique children’s facilities and a multitude of water and land based sports that culminate in a private Dolphin Lagoon. Book by: March 2, 2017 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: January 2 - March 10, 2017 Blackout dates: February 16-26, 2017 Participating hotel: Half Moon, A Rock Resort Book your WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel agent today. 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. Package price will automatically reflect the free night when searching for qualified vacations. Resort credit will be distributed to guests upon arrival at the time of check-in. Airport transfers to/from the hotel are included. A minimum 7-night stay is required. Resort credit will be applied at checkout and is not redeemable for cash. Credit not applicable for resort commissaries, shopping village and resort retail stores. Blackout dates subject to change. Other blackout dates may apply. Offer is not cumulative. This offer may not be combined with any other offer. Offer is applicable to all room categories. Coupons have no cash value and will expire upon check-out. Room only and Breakfast packages are also available with this offer.
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London–Stonehenge–Plymouth–Glastonbury–Bath–Cardiff, Wales–Builth Wells–Chester, England– Liverpool–Grasmere–Gretna Green, Scotland–Glasgow–Isle of Skye–Inverness–Culloden–Pitlochry– St. Andrews–Edinburgh–Alnwick, England–York–Stratford-Upon-Avon–London
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELLOR! Featured prices are per person, land only, include taxes, are based on double occupancy on the 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 Europe 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 promotion applied between January 4, 2017 and April 25, 2017 for travel in 2017. Offer is combinable with all applicable promotions including the Maritime Travel $50 per person Winter Sale Promo and the Journeys Club Repeat Traveller benefit, if applicable. Not applicable to custom tours. 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 Europe in Depth (HT) vacation, Apr 23 – Sep 29, 2017 land only departures. TICO#1893755/50015835
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Celestial Cities
Love is in the air … In the sea, in the music, in the architecture, and in the local cuisine.You never have to look far for it when visiting these cities! Prague, Czech Republic There was a time when Prague was Eastern Europe’s best-kept secret. But the popularity of river cruising has brought lots of visitors to its shores. “In a word, captivating,” says Jeanie Gillespie, Maritime Travel counsellor, Surrey, BC. “The cobblestone streets and fairytale architecture are simply stunning.” If you go: Delve into the delights of the Danube on a romantic 8-day river cruise followed by three nights in Prague.
8-day Romantic Danube River Cruise Viking Longship Atla
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Cat. F Standard Stateroom • Nov. 19/17 • 8 days • Cruise Only Viking River Cruises From Nuremberg (Germany) to Budapest (Hungary) including Regensburg (Germany), Passau (Germany), Krems (Austria), and Vienna (Austria)
Bonus: $100 Shipboard Credit per couple! Receive 4,398 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
3-night Prague Extension
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$
999
pp
Includes 3 nights in Prague at the Art Nouveau Palace Hotel, 3 breakfasts, guided city tour, services of a Viking host and hotel/ ship transfers Receive 1,998 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Paris, France Paris intrigues, astonishes, provokes, overwhelms and ultimately gets under your skin. From those fabulous landmarks – the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, the Notre Dame Cathedral – to the chic boutiques, magnificent museums and fabulous bistros, the City of Light is the apex of architectural beauty, artistic expression and culinary experiences. Lovers continue to flock here, particularly in the spring. Walking hand-in-hand down narrow, historic streets; sipping café-au-lait at any one of countless outdoor cafes and bistros; taking in the local art either displayed on the street or at the famous Louvre gallery. If you go: Immerse yourself in everything Parisian from the vantage point of centrally located and budget friendly accommodations. Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
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$
753
Venice, Italy: Sipping a crisp Pino Grigio as the water laps against the dock, just a couple of feet away, and sweet, salt air envelopes the two of you. A black gondola slips silently through a narrow canal as a couple huddles close together at the back of the gleaming vessel. There may be thousands of people in Venice, but right now, you are the only two people in the world. And that’s what it’s all about. If you go: Enjoy the must-see sights and hidden treasures of Venice on a 7-day graciously escorted tour of Italy’s top attractions with Globus.
A Taste of Italy
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$
2479
pp
Mar. 13-19/17 • 7 days • Land Only • Globus From Rome to Venice including San Gimignano and Florence
A savings of $100 per couple!
Receive 4,958 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
per couple
Mar. 27-30/17 • Hotel Only • Holiday Escapes Based on double occupancy Receive 753 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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