March 25th - Western Canada by Maritime Travel

In this issue: MARCH 25, 2017

Fun Family

Adventures

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In Hidden Jamaica

he all-new Sandals South Coast (formerly Sandals Whitehouse) is the perfect combination of European civility and an all-beachfront tropical resort. With 360 rooms and suites all facing the Caribbean Sea, a new overwater bar, and a romantic Over-The-Water Chapel, Sandals South Coast brings guests closer than ever to the water. Set on a 2-mile stretch of Jamaica’s south coast’s most pristine white-sand beach and nestled within a 500-acre nature preserve, this spectacular seaside oasis features three distinctive European Villages. Relax by one of three pools, including Jamaica’s largest, or dine at the new Sushi on the Sand restaurant. At night, extravagant bonfi re areas and fi re pits add to the glow of this truly unique destination in the heart of paradise.

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pp + $510 taxes From Calgary via Toronto • Apr. 27-May 4/17 • Air Canada Vacations Beachfront Luxury Room Receive 5,738 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor for details.

Price is per person based on double occupancy, and is subject to availability at time of booking. Taxes are extra. Stopover hotels not included.

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Discover the birthplace of Western civilization on an exquisite island-hopping adventure

his is a land of ageless beauty – of philosopher kings and legendary lovers; fairytale villages and bustling metropoli – no wonder it’s one of the most sought after vacation experiences on the planet.

accommodations and the second a fabulous island-hopping adventure by cruise ship.

“Go to Greece and you’ll have a totally new experience each time. I keep crossing it off my bucket list and then it moves right back to the top!”

Greece Island Hopping with Air Canada Vacations Unveiling the bulk of Greece’s mustsees, this 8-night whirlwind itinerary offers a grand introduction to the legendary city of Athens, followed by three nights on each of Mykonos and Santorini, the most storied of the Greek islands. The perfect holiday for sun-seeking leisure travellers and heritage tourists alike.

– Arlene Hart, Manager, Maritime Travel, Victoria, BC

Island Hopping in Greece

Here are two of Arlene’s picks for a Greek Islands adventure – the ﬁrst an escorted vacation including air and

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pp + Taxes/Fees $523.96 pp June 19/17 • 10 days/8 nights • Air Canada Vacations Includes roundtrip airfare Toronto-Athens, 8 night’s comfort class accommodations, all airport and pier transfers in Athens, Mykonos and Santorini, inter-island ferries between Mykonos, Santorini and Crete, economy class flight between Santorini and Athens, daily breakfast and porterage

A Savings of $100 per couple!

Book by March 31, 2017 Receive 3,160 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

7-night Greek Isles Cruise with Royal Caribbean International Sailing round-trip from Rome (Civitavecchia) aboard Jewel of the Seas, this Greece-intensive itinerary hits all the highlights including stops at the islands of Santorini (mythic beauty and volcanic scenery) and Mykonos (sun, fun, glamour and tradition). There’s also time to discover the spendours of Greece’s epic past at the hilltop Acropolis that overlooks the city of Athens, and to feel the original Olympic spirit among the ruins of Olympia near the port of Katakolon, a laidback seaside town of waterfront cafes.

7-night Greek Isles Cruise Jewel of the Seas

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pp + Taxes/Fees $73 pp Cat Z Interior • August 27/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Rome including Santorini, Mykonos, Athens & Katakolon Receive 2,588 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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ASK US ABOUT GREECE! Arlene Hart, Manager

@ Hudson’s Bay, The Bay Centre Victoria, BC 250-220-8011 ahart@maritimetravel.ca

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Karen Mauthe

Silverado Marketplace, Unit 416 19369 Sheriff King Street SW Calgary, AB 403-278-1100 kmauthe@maritimetravel.ca

Jeanie Gillespie

Sullivan Square Centre 110 - 15375 No. 10 Highway Surrey, BC 604-575-5044 jgillespie@maritimetravel.ca

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Fun Family Adventures

We’ll help you plan some quality family time together on a hassle-free bucket-list adventure

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t seems that the days of mom and dad leaving the kids with the grandparents and jetting off on their own to an exotic locale are changing,” says Janice Frioult, Maritime Travel counsellor, Cranbrook, BC. “For sure, parents still travel together for some much-needed one-on-one time, but more and more they’re choosing to bring the kids along. I think everyone is so busy these days, that travel is one of the best ways for everyone to spend time together. Destinations, tour companies and cruise lines alike have heard the call of families around the world looking for quality time and memories to last a lifetime. The upshot is that there has never been a better time to discover the world together. Travelling further aﬁeld to Europe or even Central or South America is a wonderful vacation choice. If your time is short, and you want a hasslefree experience seeing the best of your chosen destination, a guided family tour is just the thing.

“The trend in escorted vacations is very much towards capturing the true essence of a destination, so that guests can experience it through the eyes of a local, rather than as a tourist. Your vacation can include invitations into private homes, wineries, working farms and family-run restaurants in picturesque settings. It adds a lot of value to the experience.” – Janice Frioult, Maritime Travel counsellor, Cranbrook, BC

And of course, where would we be without the value-packed all-inclusive family escape to the Caribbean or a fun-ﬁlled Caribbean cruise! These types of vacations are so popular with our clients, we even have our own Recommended Resort brochures for Families, and also for Cruising to help point you in the right direction. Drop

by your nearest location to pick one up, or visit www.maritimetravel.ca. In the meantime, here are some of our top picks for fun family adventures to help get you started.

COSTA RICA QUEST WITH G ADVENTURES

Recommended For: Families with teenagers This 9-day action-packed tour of Costa Rica’s highlights is perfect for the adventurer with limited time who wants to explore the region’s diversity. Get your adrenaline pumping, search for the elusive quetzal bird in the cloud forest, melt away in thermal springs or relax on a beach – it’s all included!

Costa Rica Quest with G Adventures

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May 5-13/17 • 9 days • Land Only • G Adventures Roundtrip San José including La Fortuna, Monteverde, Quepos & Manuel Antonio National Park

A Savings of $100 per couple!

Book by March 31, 2017 Receive 2,298 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

ASK OUR TRAVEL EXPERTS! Janice Frioult

1001 Baker St. Cranbrook, BC 250-489-4788 jfrioult@maritimetravel.ca

Natasha Koenig

Mill Creek Crossing 109-1912 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC 250-860-0633 nkoenig@maritimetravel.ca

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Christine Aske

714 Park Royal North West Vancouver, BC 604-922-9683 caske@maritimetravel.ca

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SUN TO GO!

Recommended For: Those who love the sun! Last-minute shopping for that perfect family winter escape? If you’re able to be ﬂexible on your dates, you’ll ﬁnd there are still some pretty good deals to be had on packages to the south. Here’s a sample of one of the resorts our customers and counsellors are raving about this season. Take a look – and hurry in to book!

Vacation is calling

Barceló Maya Beach Resort 4½★

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per adult + $142.91 taxes PACKAGES FOR LESS!

per child + $142.91 taxes Direct from Vancouver • June 10-17/17 • Sunquest Vacations Receive 3,258 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

South Riviera Maya

CARIBBEAN CRUISING WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL

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Catalonia Yucatan Beach Resort & Spa 4★ All Inclusive | Garden View Room 7 nts | Apr 21, 23 | + $397 txs/fees Edmonton departures

Cruise Norwegian Epic

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Interior Stateroom Cat. IB 7 nts from Barcelona Jun 17 | + $918 txs/fees FREE Drinks & Shipboard Gratuities!2 Vancouver departure

7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Allure of the Seas

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per adult + $127 taxes

per child + $127 taxes Cat Q Interior • Aug. 20/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale including St. Maarten, Puerto Rico & Haiti Receive 3,198 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

Europe Portugal

Recommended For: Multi-generational families and friends Known for its innovative ships offering rock-climbing walls, inline skating tracks, bungee trampolines and the Flow Rider surf simulator, Royal Caribbean, with its mammoth ships, appeals to families who want to see, do and experience more on their cruise vacations!

Flights, transfers‡ & accommodation*

Lisbon & Algarve †

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7 nts | breakfast daily 2nd class train Jun 19 | + $491 txs/fees Calgary departure

Europe Italy

Rome, Florence & Venice1 †

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7 nts | breakfast daily 2nd class train Jun 2 + $542 txs/fees Vancouver departure

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 transfers between hotels and train stations not included. *Europe package accommodation, Option 1, unless otherwise stated. 1Package flight is into Rome and departs from Venice. 2Norwegian Epic cruise offer: Valid for first two guests in stateroom. Additional conditions and restrictions apply. Flights are from Vancouver, Calgary & Edmonton via Air Transat in economy class. Cruise departure date advertised is from Canada; cruise sails the following day. Europe and Cruise packages includes a connecting flight via Toronto or Montreal. 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. Taxes and fees are extra and noted above. Limited seats available at prices indicated for South & Europe packages: 20 per departure. Limited staterooms available for the Cruise package indicated: minimum 8 per departure. Prices and availability were valid at time of print. 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 British Columbia (Reg #2454) with offices at 1090 West Pender Street, Suite 1110, Vancouver, BC, V6E 2N7.

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Conditions apply. Minimum purchase $1000 per person before tax. Offer valid from January 1, 2017 and can end at any time. Merchandise available while supplies last. Other restrictions may apply. This offer does not apply to sun vacation packages.

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Autumn Glory

Experience the Maritimes on our own fabulous fall foliage frolic

ailed as one of the world’s most beautiful destinations for autumn glory, the Maritime provinces are sightseeing-central for fall colour-seekers. There is nothing quite like the fall colours as they culminate into a glowing Peggy’s Cove, NS crescendo across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Maritime Travel is pleased to present our ﬁfth-annual Magical Hopewell Rocks, NB Maritimes Fall Foliage Tour. It’s a wonderful opportunity to wrap yourself in fresh salt air, stroll sandy beaches, rocky coves, vibrant cities, remote lighthouses, and more. The trip also includes unique excursions like whale-watching, lobster ﬁshing,

succulent seafood samplings and of course, stunning scenery.

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il, NS “I highly recommend this trip because you’re in such good hands with the Maritime Travel experts – those people who live in the Maritimes and are proud to introduce you to our own rich history and warm hospitality.”

– Debora Green, Manager, Maritime Travel, Abbotsford, BC

IF YOU GO: This 13-day extravaganza has tons of inclusions like 26 meals, including two lobster dinners; overnight stays at Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa and Digby Pines Resort & Spa; multiple excursions and sightseeing including the world-famous Cabot Trail, Fundy Bay National Park and Hopewell Rocks, Nova Scotia wine country, whalewatching tour, Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site and much more.

Magical Maritimes Fall Foliage Tour

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pp, + Taxes/Fees $517 pp Sept. 23-Oct. 5/17 • 13 days • Land Only • Holiday Escapes Includes 16 meals, including 2 lobster dinners, Halifax city tour, Peggy’s Cove, whale watching, Nova Scotia wine country and tasting at Luckett Vineyards, stays at Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa and Digby Pines Resort & Spa, Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place, Lunenburg (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Hopewell Rocks and Fundy National Park Book by May 1, 2017 Receive 6,900 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

ASK OUR TRAVEL EXPERTS! Debora Green, Manager Clearbrook Town Square Abbotsford, BC 604-746-4041 dgreen@maritimetravel.ca

Margaret Bailey

Vernon Square Mall Vernon, BC 250-542-2722 mbailey@maritimetravel.ca

Pat Clements

2004 Main Street Penticton, BC 250-492-5792 pclements@maritimetravel.ca

Maritime Travel has been named a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 2016 for excellence in business performance The Best Managed award recognizes Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million for sustained growth, financial performance, management practices and the efforts of the entire organization. Maritime Travel has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Platinum Club for 12 consecutive years. Prior to that, it had been named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies since 1998. Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs and recognizes Canadian companies that have implemented world-class business practices and created value in innovative ways.

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All Aboard for Alaska! America’s 49th state packs a huge WOW factor

ntriguing, relaxing and breathtakingly beautiful – these are some of the superlatives that Alaska conjures. “Alaska is one of my favourite destinations,” says Ann Park, Maritime Travel counsellor, White Rock, BC. “It offers literally thousands of miles of scenic coastline that make it a draw for cruise ships and each port of call – from the charming islands of Ketchikan to Glacier Bay National Park and on to such iconic Alaskan frontier towns as Skagway – offers a unique perspective on this wonderfully diverse destination.” For sure, passengers enjoy trolling Alaska’s history and frontier ambiance, but the 49th state’s main calling cards are its wildlife and scenery.

“You get to witness wonders like the roar of calving ice atop bright blue glaciers, or sightings of bears, seals and seabirds in their natural tundra habitat – right from the deck of your ship. It’s almost beyond words.” – Ann Park, Maritime Travel counsellor, White Rock, BC

Alaska itineraries typically comprise seven- 11- or 12-night cruises from Vancouver, Anchorage, San Francisco and Seattle to ports along Alaska’s Inside Passage and along the Gulf of Alaska. The Alaska cruise season runs from May to September, with high season typically June through August. See your Maritime Travel cruise expert for all the details.

Port Picks: KETCHIKAN Ketchikan is a mainstay port of call on the roundtrip itinerary from Vancouver and well worth the price of admission. Comprised of three picturesque islands, this lovely community is situated right in the heart of the 16-million-acre Tongass National Forest. The ship ties up just metres from charming shops and of course, the local tour departure points. GLACIER BAY A United Nations World Heritage Site, Glacier Bay comprises 3.3 million acres of magniﬁcent glaciers, snow-capped mountains and a profusion of birds and wildlife.

7-night Alaska Cruise Noordam

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pp + Taxes/Fees $271.81 pp Cat L Interior • May 7/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Holland America Line Roundtrip Vancouver including Inside Passage, Juneau, Hubbard’s Glacier, Ketchikan & Sitka Receive 2,077 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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ASK US ABOUT ALASKA! Ann Park

105-2429-152nd Street White Rock/Surrey, BC 604-531-3307 apark@maritimetravel.ca

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Leana Anderson

Suite 2 6233 - 200th Street Langley, BC 604-533-5305 landerson@maritimetravel.ca

Bridget MacQueen

Suite #100 7777, 10th Street NE Calgary, AB 403-292-7460 bmacqueen@maritimetravel.ca

Receive up to $3,600 in resort credit per week at Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean. Photo: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Punta Cana

Experience paradise like a rock star, with the very best at your fingertips. Each resort is situated on a beautiful beachfront with a luxurious all-inclusive program and an endless array of activities to satisfy all senses. When you book a minimum 3-night stay at select Hard Rock Resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean receive up to $3,600 in Limitless Resort Credits to spend how you choose. The amount of resort credit will vary based on duration of your stay: • 7-8 night packages - $3,600 resort credit • 5-6 night packages - $3,000 resort credit • 4 night package - $1,500 resort credit • 3 night package - $1,000 resort credit Please note conditions apply to the use of resort credit, see offer conditions below.

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Book by: December 14, 2018 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: Now - December 21, 2018 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. Offer based on double occupancy. Airport transfers to/from the hotel are included. A minimum three-night stay is required. Offer is not cumulative. Offer is applicable to all room categories. Coupons have no cash value and will expire upon check-out. Blackout dates may apply. Promotion is based on arrival date. Not applicable to reservations with employee rate, travel agent rate, FAMS, complimentary or compensatory stays. Promotion, prices and applicable services are subject to change without prior notice, some restrictions may apply. A 20% service fee will apply over the final price of all transactions using the Limitless Resort Credit Promotion on all services or products. Service fee applies to Unlimited Golf. Service fee can only be paid with cash, room charge and credit card. Service fee cannot be paid with the remaining Limitless Resort Credit promotion balance. This offer is combinable with: Free Kids – All Year Family Category (not applicable at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera MayaHeaven Section), Book Early & Save and Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale. No other promotions apply. The amount of Resort Credit will vary based duration; maximum of $7,200 for 14 nights or longer. Limitless Resort Credit can be used towards selected tours, golf, spa and beauty salon services, romantic and special dinner events, upgraded wine selection at restaurants, photo packages at rock shots®, selected take away products, The Colin Cowie Weddings Collection™, and upscale experiences at ORO Night Club.

Mark Your Calendar!

Maritime Travel is pleased to host a variety of travel presentations!

BURNABY, BC Spring Wedding & Honeymoon Show! Join the Maritime Travel Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Specialists at the annual Spring Wedding & Honeymoon Show and get expert information on your romantic destinations, as well as enter to win one of our incredible prizes! SUNDAY, MARCH 26TH • 11AM – 4PM DELTA BURNABY CONFERENCE CENTRE

FULL details and RSVP information available online: maritimetravel.ca/calendar-abc 114 locations NATIONWIDE including: ALBERTA Calgary

Burnaby

4425 Hastings St.

Silverado Market Place Beddington Towne Ctr. #100 7777 10th St. NE

403-278-1100 403-265-6143 403-292-7460

Cranbrook

10419 - 80 Ave. New Location! Ste. M028, Scotia Place Leduc New Location! #110 - 100b Deer Valley Drive

780-429-6752 780-442-1700

Kelowna

921 - 3rd Avenue South

403-329-3373

Edmonton

Lethbridge

780-986-2606

BRITISH COLUMBIA Abbotsford

Clearbrook Town Square

1001 Baker St. Kamloops

Columbia Square Corner of Enterprise & Spall Langley

#2 6233 - 200th Street Nanaimo

Hudson’s Bay - Woodgrove Ctr. New Westminster

604-746-4041

Royal City Centre

604-291-6091 250-489-4788 778-471-5619 250-860-0633 604-533-5305 250-390-3166 604-525-5933

Penticton

2004 Main Street Port Moody

212 Newport Drive Salmon Arm

351 Alexander Street Surrey

Sullivan Square Centre, Unit 110 Vancouver

505 Bute Street Vernon

Vernon Square Victoria

Hudson’s Bay - Douglas Street

250-492-5792 604-933-2200 250-832-9481 604-575-5044 604-681-6212 250-542-2722 250-220-8011

West Vancouver

Park Royal North White Rock

105-2429 152nd Street

604-922-9683 604-531-3307

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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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