In this issue: MARCH 4, 2017
Passport to
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YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE
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Passport to Europe
Sharpen your pencil and grab your bucket list – we’re taking you on the trip of a lifetime!
“T
aking a trip to Europe can be an awesome experience, whether you’re young or young at heart,” says Ingrid Grages, Manager, Maritime Travel, Vernon, BC.
“The kids can get a fun-filled introduction to those famous European places and sights they learn about in school, while young and old alike will revel in Europe’s fabulous cuisine, breathtaking scenery and sunny climes.” – Ingrid Grages, Manager, Maritime Travel, Vernon, BC
“A feast for the senses” is how many of our Maritime Travel counsellors describe Europe – and they should know because they’re constantly on the move, searching out best-kept secrets in every corner of the continent – places like Italy, Croatia, Hungary and beyond.
With three different vacation styles in mind – cultural, romantic and family – Ingrid recommends three delightfully unique European getaways.
IRISH ADVENTURE WITH COLLETTE Vacation style: Cultural adventure This delightful cultural and culinary journey along some of Ireland’s lesstravelled roads features lots of new perspectives on the Emerald Isle. Experience Ireland’s thriving farm to table movement during a cooking class at one of Dublin’s premier culinary schools. Immerse yourself in “forty shades of green” on an excursion to Killarney National Park. Visit the Irish National Stud for an insider’s look at one of the country’s most lucrative industries and much more.
Irish Adventure
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October 7/17 • 7 days • Land Only • Collette Roundtrip Dublin including Kildare, Holy Cross Abbey, Killarney, Killarney National Park, Cliffs of Moher, The Burren and Ennis Book by March 31st
A savings of $100 per couple!
Receive 3,838 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ROMANTIC DANUBE 8-DAY CRUISE WITH VIKING RIVER CRUISES Vacation Style: Romantic & Historic getaway During this 8-day journey, encounter the grand cities and quaint villages along the celebrated Danube River. Explore both sides of Hungary’s capital, traditional “Buda” and more cosmopolitan “Pest”, and from Fishermen’s Bastion see how the river divides this fascinating city. Experience Vienna’s imperial architecture and gracious culture, and tour riverside towns in Austria’s Wachau Valley. Explore a baroque cathedral and stroll cobbled streets lined with halftimbered houses. Savor the tastes of authentic dishes, learn about local legends, and understand why Strauss immortalized the “Blue Danube” in his famous melody.
8-Day Romantic Danube River Cruise Viking Longship Egil
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Cat F Standard Interior • November 24/17 • 8 days • Cruise Only Viking River Cruises From Budapest to Nuremberg including Vienna (Austria), Krems (Austria), Passau (Germany) and Regensburg (Germany) Book by March 31st
A savings of $100 per couple!
Receive 4,098 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ASK OUR TRAVEL EXPERTS! Ingrid Grages, Manager 4400 32nd Street Vernon, BC 250-542-2722 igrages@maritimetravel.ca
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Italian Treasures with Charline Fortier
Vacation Style: Family Fun Rome, Venice and Florence – this family focused adventure introduces different characters of Italy in three diverse cities. First-hand highlights? How about feeling the heavy heft of the sword in your hand while you’re initiated into age-old combat skills at a gladiator training school, or ingesting tales of ancient Rome’s gruesome battles! Throughout it all, your friendly tour directors will be happy to share their expertise and inside information and help to bring the sights wonderfully alive.
Italian Treasures
September 24 – October 6, 2017 Experience Italy’s enduring treasures with our own Italy expert, Charline Fortier. Past guests are still raving about these small-group adventures. earn more online: maritimetravel.ca/ escorted-groups
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Sept. 24-Oct. 6, 2017 • 13 days • Land Only • Holiday Escapes From Venice to Naples including Umbria, Ravenna, Tuscany, Florence, Rome, Vatican City and Almafi Receive 7,598 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Gladiators, Gondolas & Gold
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August 4-13/17 • 10 days • Land Only • Trafalgar From Rome to Venice including Florence, Pisa and Bologna Book by March 31st
A savings of $100 per couple!
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*Minimum purchase is $2000 per couple ($1000 per person), before tax. Valid on new retail bookings only made between 1/1/17- 3/31/17 for travel between 1/1/17-4/30/18 on any Collette Europe or Australia/New Zealand tour. Space is on a first come first served basis. Offer is not valid on group or existing bookings or combinable with any other offer. Other restrictions may apply; call for detail. Travel Industry Council of Ontario Reg. # 3206405; B.C. Reg. # 23337
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Here are some of our top picks for last-minute sun
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rom Ocho Rios, Jamaica to Mexico’s Pacific and Caribbean coastlines and points south, our counsellors have been on the move, personally checking out this year’s top-trending resorts for our very own Maritime Travel Recommended Resorts program. Our Recommended brochures give the inside scoop on our favourite resorts in Cuba, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and beyond. We’ve also researched our
Destination: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Resort: Now Amber Resort & Spa 5★ Overlooking the golden sands and sapphire waters of Banderas Bay, this is a family oriented luxury resort with amenities and activities for all ages.
top recommendations for cruising, family vacations, and weddings and honeymoons. Only those properties whose quality and value have earned our “Counsellor’s Choice” seal of approval make the grade. Relax, it’s recommended! Ask for your copy, today.
Destination: Riviera Maya, Mexico Resort: Grand Riviera Princess All Suites 5★ An all-suite luxury resort that caters to families, the Grand Riviera Princess offers lavish suites in a variety of configurations to suit all budgets, all in an outstanding beachfront location in the heart of the Riviera Maya.
Destination: Punta Cana, DR Resort: Now Larimar Punta Cana 5★ Located on a 700-metre stretch of palm-studded white-sand beach in Playa Bavaro, Now Larimar Punta Cana boasts luxurious amenities and an exquisite seaside setting, just 30 minutes from the airport in Punta Cana. Now Larimar Punta Cana
Grand Riviera Princess All Suites Now Amber Resort & Spa
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ulti-family vacations … girlfriend getaways … destination weddings … whether you’re a four-pack of friends or a crowd of 150, our group travel specialists are standing by to help you plan for that special escape. As Canada’s top specialists in group travel, our counsellors rise to the battle cry of coordinating complex schedules for groups with multiple departure points and highly customized itineraries, all while juggling such details as booking additional and adjoining rooms. Planning your great group getaway with us means you get access to tons of group offers and discounts – as
well as a hassle-free trip-planning experience. Get stuff like: • Private cocktail parties, logo items, complimentary rooms or cabins, free upgrades and other rewards for your group, including discounts on flights, hotels and other travel-related expenses • Free seat selection on flights
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Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor TODAY! Book by April 30, 2017 for travel from January 1, 2017 and completed by December 31, 2017. Save $125 per adult and $75 per child. Children age 2–16. Minimum 3-night stay with roundtrip flights required. Aeroplan Miles shown based on two Aeroplan members sharing accommodation. For applicable terms and conditions, visit aircanadavacations.com. Holder of Quebec permit #702566. TICO registration #50013537. BC registration #32229. ■ ®Aeroplan and Aeroplan logo are registered trademarks of Aimia Canada Inc. ® Air Canada Vacations is a registered trademark of Air Canada, under license by Touram Limited Partnership, 1440 St. Catherine W., Suite 600, Montreal, QC. 14356
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We Know Travel Best
It’s not just a tagline – at Maritime Travel, we walk the talk!
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ahiti … Russia … Australia … China … Jamaica … Italy … name pretty much any bucketlist destination in the world and chances are, we’ve sent a group of our intrepid counsellors there on a familiarization expedition. “Travelling is a requirement of my job – and it’s also what I love best about it,” says Debbie Buck, Manager, Maritime Travel, Penticton, BC. “As Maritime Travel counsellors, we’re expected to have global knowledge of travel trends and to be able to advise clients as to their best choices based on first-hand experience. In the last year alone, I’ve been on an amazing trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, toured all the newest resorts in Puerto Plata and Punta Cana and enjoyed a river cruise to France with Uniworld. These are the experiences that I get to share with my clients as they explore their own travel dreams.”
Like Debbie, all our Maritime Travel counsellors have been crisscrossing the globe – with over 200 of them getting the inside scoop on more than 50 diverse destinations this past year alone. “We’re always on the move,” says Debbie. “It’s absolutely critical to our success and it’s what we love to do.” Ready for something completely different? Check out Vietnam and Cambodia with AMAWATERWAYS.
Riches of the Mekong AMA Dara
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Receive 3,648 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Rocky Mountaineer is a world-class journey like no other. Winding through the Pacific Northwest and the heart of the Canadian Rockies, this is where the call of the wild meets luxury, gourmet cuisine, and impeccable service.
DISCOVER THE CANADIAN ROCKIES BY RAIL
Book now and receive up to $600* per couple in added value. Ask about our Go Solo special offer for single travellers. SAMPLE QUALIFYING PACKAGE
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PER GUEST SILVERLEAF SERVICE
• 3 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer • 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches • 8 nights hotel • Vancouver Lookout • Jasper Highlights Tour • Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer • Yoho Park Tour • Banff Gondola • Helicopter Flightseeing • Calgary Tower • National Parks Pass • Rail station transfers and luggage handling
For more information contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor! Terms & Conditions: *Offer valid on new 2017 bookings made by March 31, 2017. Travel between April and October 2017. This offer is applicable to Rocky Mountaineer packages of five or more days from the 2017 Rocky Mountaineer brochure on select dates only. Deposits are required at the time of booking. Maximum offer value of $300 per adult bonus credit ($600 bonus per couple) is with qualifying vacations of eight days or more in GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service. Bonus credit amount varies by duration of vacation; packages of five to seven days in duration may qualify for $150 per adult bonus credit ($300 bonus per couple). Price shown for Northern Explorer package is per person in SilverLeaf Service, for the October 6, 2017 start date from Vancouver, subject to availability. Accommodation is based on double occupancy. Pricing does not include GST or flights. Credits can only be used towards the purchase of additional services offered by Rocky Mountaineer-the credit cannot be used to upgrade rail service or accommodation and cannot be used against the price of the core package. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Offer has no cash value and is non-transferable. Offer is capacity controlled and may be modified, withdrawn, or amended without prior notice. Additional conditions apply.
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River Cruising with Avalon Waterways! Join Maritime Travel & special guest Peter Ouzonov of Avalon Waterways and discover why Avalon is the best river cruise line for you, including an overview of some of Avalon’s most popular river cruise itineraries. WED. MARCH 15 @ 6:30 PM MARITIME TRAVEL - 2004 MAIN STREET
Asia by River Cruise! Join Maritime Travel Victoria and GLP Worldwide for an informative session on river cruising in Asia on the Irrawaddy and Mekong Rivers. THURS. MARCH 23 @ 2:00 PM MARITIME TRAVEL - CONFERENCE ROOM - 1150 DOUGLAS ST. 5TH FLOOR, HUDSON’S BAY
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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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