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 Jennifer Pitts, Manager, Maritime Travel, Scarborough, ON.
“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.” – Jennifer Pitts, Manager, Maritime Travel, Scarborough, ON
“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 – Jennifer 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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2049
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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! Jennifer Pitts, Manager 117 Guildwood Parkway Guildwood-Scarborough, ON 416-264-3211 jpitts@maritimetravel.ca
Kathryn Briere
Cornwall Square Cornwall, ON 613-933-8720 kbriere@maritimetravel.ca
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Joan Harris-Turnbull
Frontenac Mall, 1300 Bath Road Kingston, ON 613-544-8898 jharris-turnbull@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. Learn 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!
Receive 6,090 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Terms & Conditions: Savings based on Trafalgar’s European Supreme departing June 8, 2017 combined with Trafalgar’s 5% early payment discount. To get our 5% book and pay in full by April 27, 2017 *subject to availability. Valid on new bookings only. Travel must be taken by December 31,2017. Not valid on Costsaver. Not valid on Tailored Vacations, custom trips or Trafalgar trips operated in French. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. For more information please visit www.trafalgar.com or call1800-387-2680
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A splendid trip to the Iberian Peninsula awaits as you travel from Madrid to Seville to Lisbon to peaceful stays on the Mediterranean. Discover fascinating history, art, wine and cuisine, as you experience warm and welcoming Spain and Portugal.
WORLDWIDE SALE! SAVE $100
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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
Receive up to $1,000 resort credit at Barceló Hotels & Resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. There’s more included for less at Barceló Hotels & Resorts where we put the ALL in all inclusive. Enjoy one of the most preferred all-inclusive programs, which offers a variety of deluxe food and beverage options, comfortable rooms that will make you feel right at home, plus a complete range of facilities and services for you to enjoy during your stay. Photo: Barceló Maya Beach Resort
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Book by: December 9, 2017 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: Now - December 16, 2017
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. Resort credit will be distributed to guests upon arrival at the time of check-in. Airport transfers to/from the hotel are included. No minimum stay required. Offer is applicable to all room categories. Coupons have no cash value and will expire upon check-out.
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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: Varadero, Cuba Resort: Ocean Varadero El Patriarca 4½★ Home to Cuba’s only golf course, pretty Varadero boasts a 21-kilometrelong stretch of white-sand beach flanked by dozens of luxurious allinclusive resorts. Ocean Varadero El Patriarca
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.
Now Larimar Punta Cana
Grand Riviera Princess All Suites
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117040
pp, (includes $111.40 taxes) Direct from Toronto • April 26-May 3/17 • Sunwing Vacations Receive 2,118 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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1615
pp, (includes $470 taxes) Direct from Winnipeg • April 1-8/17 • Sunwing Vacations Receive 2,390 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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ASK US ABOUT OUR RECOMMENDED RESORTS! Violet Maslanka, Manager 1893 Appleby Line Burlington, ON 905-639-4575 or 1-855-639-4575 vmaslanka@maritimetravel.ca
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.
Sylvie Trahan, Manager 1867 O’Brien Street, Unit #3 North Bay, ON 705-476-3030 strahan@maritimetravel.ca
More great vacations online: maritimetravel.ca or call your Maritime Travel Counsellor TODAY!
Trudy Bradley
39 Whitewood Ave. New Liskeard, ON 705-647-7329 tbradley@maritimetravel.ca
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Relax … it’s Recommended
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Great Group Getaways!
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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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• Future travel vouchers • Free custom invitations • And more … Want to join an existing group?
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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 Bonnita Albert, Manager, Maritime Travel, Sault Ste. Marie, ON. “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 river cruise to Vietnam and Cambodia, explored the islands of the Caribbean with Celebrity Cruises and checked out all the latest resorts in Mexico’s Mayan Riviera. These are the experiences that I get to share with my clients as they explore their own travel dreams.”
Like Bonnita, 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 Bonnita. “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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pp, (includes $202 Port Charges & $450 Intra Air) Standard Interior • August 14/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only AMAWATERWAYS From Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City including Prek Kdam, Kampong Chhang, Koh Chen, Oudong, Kampong Tralach, Phnom Penh, Tan Chau, Sa Dec, Xeo Quyt and Cai Be Book by March 31st
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A savings of $100 per couple!
Receive 3,648 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ASK OUR TRAVEL EXPERTS! Bonnita Albert, Manager 542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 balbert@maritimetravel.ca
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Tina Carastathis, Manager 301 Bay St Thunder Bay, ON 807-623-8353 tcarastathis@maritimetravel.ca
Dawn Griffith, Manager Sunripe Plaza - 1130 Lakeshore Rd Sarnia, ON 226-778-4468 dgriffith@maritimetravel.ca
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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
NORTHERN EXPLORER
FROM
WHISTLER-QUESNEL-JASPER-LAKE LOUISE-BANFF-CALGARY 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
$3,949*
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.
Mark Your Calendar!
Maritime Travel is pleased to host a variety of travel presentations!
KINGSTON, ON
BELLEVILLE, ON
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON
SARNIA, ON
River Cruising with Avalon Waterways! Please join Maritime Travel (Frontenac Mall location) for an informative evening with special guest Robynlee Hyndman of Avalon Waterways. THURS. MARCH 9 @ 7:00 PM
2017 Quinte Sportsman Show Visit the Maritime Travel booth and meet our team of adventure travel specialists! MARCH 10 - 12 QUINTE WELLNESS CENTRE
Discover Vietnam & Cambodia! Join Maritime Travel, AmaWaterways & Goway for an amazing evening focused on this beautiful mystical area of our world. TUES. MARCH 21 @ 7:00 PM HERITAGE DISCOVERY CENTRE
New Zealand Vacations,Tours & Experiences with Goway! Join Maritime Travel & Goway at this informative presentation to learn more. WED. MARCH 22 @ 6:00 PM MARITIME TRAVEL - SUNRIPE PLAZA
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40 Elm St. 1942 Regent St. S Thunder Bay
301 Bay Street Toronto
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204-982-2999
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