In this issue: MARCH 25, 2017
YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE
Fun Family
Adventures All Aboard for
Alaska! Europe, Asia and beyond!
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Discover
Romance
In Hidden Jamaica
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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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2906
pp + $513 taxes From St. John’s via Toronto • Apr. 28-May 5/17 • Air Canada Vacations Beachfront Luxury Room
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Contact your LeGrow’s 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
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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.
“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!” – Darlene Caines, Manager, LeGrow’s Travel, Clarenville
Here are two of Darlene’s picks for a Greek Islands adventure – the first an escorted vacation including air and accommodations and the second a
fabulous island-hopping adventure by cruise ship. 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.
Island Hopping in Greece
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1580
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
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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
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ASK US ABOUT GREECE! Darlene Caines, Manager 69 Manitoba Drive Clarenville 709-466-2672 dcaines@legrowstravel.ca LT
Lori Pike
Main Highway Bay Roberts 709-786-7902 lpike@legrowstravel.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 Phyllis Barter, Manager, LeGrow’s Travel, Avalon Mall, St. John’s. “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 hassle-free 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.” – Phyllis Barter, Manager, LeGrow’s Travel, Avalon Mall, St. John’s
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.legrowstravel.ca. In the meantime, here are some of our top picks for fun family adventures to help get you started.
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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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1149
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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
ASK OUR TRAVEL EXPERTS! Phyllis Barter, Manager Avalon Mall St. John’s 709-758-6792 pbarter@legrowstravel.ca
Laura Woolfrey
Lewisporte Shopping Ctr. Lewisporte 709-535-6650 lwoolfrey@legrowstravel.ca
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Kim Simms, Manager Exploits Valley Mall Grand Falls-Windsor 709-489-2710 ksimms@legrowstravel.ca LT
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! Iberostar Daiquiri 4★
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905 445
per adult + $400 taxes
Your perfect getaway, priced just right!
per child + $400 taxes Direct from St. John’s • May 4-11/17 • Sunwing Vacations
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CARIBBEAN CRUISING WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL
SUN PACKAGES
Flights, transfers & all inclusive resort St. John’s departures
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!
La Romana*
Punta Cana
WEARE Cadaques Bayahibe 4★ Garden View Room 7 nts | Apr 24 | + $455 txs/fees
Catalonia Bávaro Beach, Golf & Casino Resort 4★ Junior Suite 7 nts | Apr 10 | + $455 txs/fees
Santo Domingo*
Punta Cana
7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Emotions By Hodelpa 4★ Superior Room 7 nts | Apr 10 | + $455 txs/fees
Grand Bahia Principe Turquesa 4 1/2★ Junior Suite Superior 7 nts | Apr 24 | + $455 txs/fees
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
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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 Transat 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. Taxes and fees are extra and noted above. Limited seats available at prices indicated: 20 per departure. Prices were valid at time of print. 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. GETAWAY GUIDE • MARCH 25, 2017 • 4.25” X 8.125” • YYT
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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Oh, Canada!
Our beautiful country marks 150 years since Confederation this year. What better time to go exploring in our own back yard, paying tribute to the great Canadian Rockies in the process.
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ajestic mountain scenery, glittering glaciers, abundant wildlife, exquisite dining … Discovering the Rockies by train is the ultimate journey of the senses. The only passenger rail service between Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies, the Rocky Mountaineer train whisks passengers across plunging gorges, over dramatic mountain passes, and through Jasper and Banff National Parks – both in a UNESCO World Heritage site. Best of all, you get to enjoy those storied extras, like exceptional dining, huge picture windows, and fabulous personal service.
“You are wined and dined and given the white glove treatment all the way. And the scenery is absolutely breathtaking. It’s a oncein-a-lifetime experience and definitely a great way for us Atlantic Canadians to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday this year!” – Lisa Yetman, Manager, LeGrow’s Travel, Carbonear
Here’s our top recommendation for a mind-blowing getaway that includes all the extras that set the Rocky Mountaineer experience apart.
CLASSIC FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST Retrace the steps of 19th century explorers, travel through the legendary Spiral Tunnels and pass by the spot where the last spike on the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. This is the only passenger rail service on this historic route, and its construction is one of the most important in Canadian history as it united Canada from east to west.
Classic First Passage to the West
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ASK OUR TRAVEL EXPERTS! Lisa Yetman, Manager TC Square Carbonear 709-596-5058 lyetman@legrowstravel.ca
Wanda Penney
Village Mall St. John’s 709-758-6720 wpenney@legrowstravel.ca
Rosarii Farrell, Manager @ Sobeys, Howley Estates St. John’s 709-758-6743 rfarrell@legrowstravel.ca
LeGrow’s 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. LeGrow’s 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
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ntriguing, relaxing and breathtakingly beautiful – these are some of the superlatives that Alaska conjures. “Alaska is one of my favourite destinations to sell,” says Judy Jenkins, Manager, LeGrow’s Travel, Gander Mall. “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.
“Clients have told me about their experiences hearing the roar of calving ice atop bright blue glaciers, or sightings of bears, seals and seabirds in their natural tundra habitat. Seeing this right from the deck of your ship is almost beyond words, I’m told.” – Judy Jenkins, Manager, LeGrow’s Travel, Gander Mall
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 LeGrow’s 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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103870
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
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ASK US ABOUT ALASKA! Judy Jenkins, Manager Gander Mall Gander 709-651-4666 jjenkins@legrowstravel.ca LT
Bonnie Duke
Atlantic Place St. John’s 709-758-6777 bduke@legrowstravel.ca
Rhonda Farr
@ Sobeys, Pearl Place Mt. Pearl 709-758-6730 rfarr@legrowstravel.ca
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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.
Participating hotels
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Punta Cana - all inclusive
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Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya - all inclusive
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Hard Rock Hotel Cancun - all inclusive
Cancun
Book by: December 14, 2018 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: Now - December 21, 2018 Book your WestJet Vacations package through your LeGrow’s 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.
114 locations NATIONWIDE including: ST. JOHN’S
Avalon Mall Atlantic Place Sobeys, Howley Estates Terrace on the Square Village Mall
MOUNT PEARL
Sobeys, Pearl Place, Old Placentia Rd.
BAY ROBERTS Main Highway
CARBONEAR TC Square
709-758-6792 709-758-6777 709-758-6743 709-758-6788 709-758-6720 709-758-6730 709-786-7902 709-596-5058
CLARENVILLE Random Square Mall
GANDER Gander Mall
CORNER BROOK
Valley Mall @Dominion Store, Murphy Square
GOOSE BAY Reitmans Mall
GRAND FALLS - WINDSOR Exploits Valley Mall
709-466-2672 709-651-4666 709-634-3119 709-634-7999 709-896-7375 709-489-2710
LABRADOR CITY Carol Lake Shopping Ctr.
LEWISPORTE Lewisporte Mall
MARYSTOWN Peninsula Mall
709-944-7647 709-535-6650 709-279-3500
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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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