In this issue:
The PicturePerfect Vacation
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YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE SEPTEMBER 9, 2017
Sea Cuba! The Art of the
Awesome Adventure
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per family
your winter
now Contact your LeGrow’s Travel Counsellor TODAY! Valid on Air, Hotel & Transfer packages of 7 nights or more to Mexico & the Caribbean booked by September 30, 2017. Per family amount shown based on 2 adults and 2 children ($200 per adult and $100 per child ages 2-12). Valid for departures between November 1, 2017 and April 30, 2018. New bookings only. Subject to availability at time of booking. Subject to change without notice. Offers expire at 11:59 p.m. ET on the date indicated. Flights operated by Air Canada or Air Canada Rouge. For applicable terms and conditions, visit your UNIGLOBE Travel Professional. ®Air Canada Vacations is a registered trademark of Air Canada, used under license by Touram Limited Partnership, 1440 St. Catherine W., Suite 600, Montreal, QC. 16357
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Book early to get yourself there!
"Having the best possible winter sun vacation means getting your ducks in a row as early as September. The most popular travel dates, room categories and resorts tend to sell out quickly. So, if you’re like many of my clients who want that perfect Caribbean getaway and don’t want to leave it to chance, then get in touch with us today!” Paula Gushue, Manager Reitman’s Mall, Happy Valley-Goose Bay 709-896-7375, pgushue@legrowstravel.ca
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he most popular resorts tend to sell out first – ask any of our travel counsellors. With LeGrow’s Travel’s $100 Off Early-Booking Promotion now on, the timing is perfect. Combine this with the savings offered by our tour operator associates, and save big. Plus, our Price Drop Protection is now in place with some of our partners, so there’s no reason to wait. And with our Four Guarantees, LeGrow’s Travel is the very best place you can book you winter getaway: Best Service Guarantee No Service Fees on Vacation Packages or Cruises Pricing Same As Online Round the Clock Customer Care. Booking early can mean the difference between a regular winter holiday and a superb sun-filled experience, according to Paula. “And you have the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have a vacation to look forward to as the weather turns colder.”
WHICH ALL INCLUSIVE HAS YOUR NAME ON IT?
Iberostar Costa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic “This is a lovely, compact resort that represents affordable fun for all! With beautiful landscaping, sparkling beach and pool areas and great food, this resort provides solid value.”
Occidental Grand Xcaret, Mayan Riviera, Mexico “The Occidental Grand Xcaret is a family focus resort with good food, friendly service and nice clean rooms. All in all, an excellent value and I can easily see why it’s a client favourite!” Recommended for you by
Lori Pike
Main Highway, Bay Roberts 709-786-7902 lpike@legrowstravel.ca Occidental Grand Xcaret
Recommended for you by
Gledean Doman
@ Dominion, Murphy Square Corner Brook 709-634-7999 gdoman@legrowstravel.ca
Iberostar Costa Dorada
Occidental Grand Xcaret 4 ★
$
1535
pp + $430 taxes Direct from St. John’s • Apr 20-27/18 • Sunwing Vacations
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Iberostar Costa Dorada 4½ ★
$
1319
pp + $208.03 taxes From St. John’s via Toronto • Apr. 20-27/18 • WestJet Vacations
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With a truly unique location adjacent to the eco-archeological park of Xcaret, this resort combines breathtaking surroundings along with many amenities and comforts, all for a solid-value price point.
Offering comprehensive family friendly activities on a lovely stretch of beach, this elegant Colonial-style resort gets great reviews.
Here are just two of our recommendations.
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The Picture-Perfect Vacation Revealed!
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Direct to the Sun!
Hit the beach at one of our hand-picked hideaways
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hhh…winter sun. There’s really nothing quite so mind-altering as getting on a plane in the dead of winter and then disembarking a mere few hours later in the tropical sunshine of the Caribbean. “It’s a bit like time travel,” says Phyllis Barter, Manager, LeGrow’s Travel, Avalon Mall, St. John’s. “It’s amazing how you can put yourself in such a different environment in such a short space of time.” While there’s a good array of direct sun destinations on offer from a gateway near you, we’ve selected two distinctly different beach locales for you to preview. You’ll find that each has its own unique personality and offerings, but what they both have in common is that they’re just a direct plane ride away— and they’re guaranteed to rock your world.
DIRECT DESTINATION: PUNTA CANA, DOMICAN REPUBLIC Blessed with some 50 kilometers of soft white sand kissed by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, Punta Cana is made up almost exclusively of lovely allinclusive resorts geared toward couples and families. It gets top marks from beach lovers. We recommend: Gran Bahia Principe Ambar
We recommend: Majestic Colonial “Everything about this property is gorgeous! Excellent beachfront locations with fun for all ages, and the food is amazing!” Recommended for you by Judy Jenkins, Manager Gander Mall, Gander 709-651-4666 jjenkins@legrowstravel.ca
Majestic Colonial 5 ★
“I really liked this property—the beach is amazing and the food is among the best of any Caribbean resort I have stayed at.”
$
1649
pp + $470.32 taxes Direct from St. John’s • Apr. 16-23/18 • Transat A savings of $100 per couple!
Fr
Recommended for you by Phyllis Barter, Manager Avalon Mall, St. John’s 709-758-6792 pbarter@legrowstravel.ca
Luxury Ambar Green 5 ★
$
1559
pp + $470.32 taxes Direct from St. John’s • Mar. 5-12/18 • Transat A savings of $100 per couple!
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Home to Cuba’s only golf course, along with dozens of upscale all-inclusive resorts, Varadero is where the nation’s beach culture all began. The Grand Dame of Cuba’s charming resort towns, Varadero’s famous beach seemingly stretches forever, offering up an extensive array of activities…banana boats, wind surfers, snorkelling, fishing, diving, the list goes on. We recommend: Iberostar Varadero “I spent a week here with my family and we had a fantastic time! The kids area was great and the entertainment was the best I’ve ever seen!”
Winter South Early Booking Promotion‡ Book by September 30, for travel between December 15, 2017 to April 30, 2018 and benefit from:
Recommended for you by Trina Thistle, Manager @ Sobeys, Pearl Place Mt. Pearl 709-758-6730 pthistle@legrowstravel.ca
deposit Price Drop Plus And › A reduced › OurGuarantee › Option › more! of only $100 upgrade South packages include Flights, transfers, 7 nights all inclusive resort
St. John’s departures
$
Punta Cana
Emotions By Hodelpa 4★ Superior Room Mar 26 | + $470 txs/fees
Catalonia Bávaro Beach, Golf & Casino Resort 4★ Junior Suite Apr 9, 16 | + $470 txs/fees
Punta Cana
Punta Cana
Occidental Punta Cana 4 1/2★ Superior Room Preference Club Mar 5, 12 | + $470 txs/fees
Luxury Bahia Principe Fantasia Don Pablo Collection 5★ Junior Suite Deluxe Apr 30 | + $470 txs/fees
1199
1259
$
Iberostar Varadero 5 ★
1625
pp + $400 taxes Direct from Deer Lake • Apr. 3-10/18 • Sunwing Vacations
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Santo Domingo*
1329
$
$
1489
$
Contact your LeGrow’s Travel Counsellor for more information FALL EARLY BOOKING BONUS
Save $100†
per couple! Book by November 30
LeGrow’s Travel Fall Early Booking Bonus: Book by Nov 30, 2017, for travel from Nov 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018 and save $100 per couple ($50 per person) on all 7 night or longer Transat South, Florida and Cruise Packages over $1000 per person before taxes. Savings reflected in advertised prices above. Transat Early Booking Promotion applies. Offers cannot be combined with any other promotions. Not applicable on air only, groups, child rates and last minute bookings (21 days prior to departure). ‡Transat Early Booking Promotion: Valid on new individual bookings of Transat South, Florida or Duo packages of a minimum seven-night stay, or of guided tours. Offers are not applicable to groups, flights and à la carte accommodations. The Price Drop Guarantee and Option Plus upgrade are offered exclusively on bookings of Luxury or Distinction Collection packages. Hotel rooms must be part of the upgraded room categories offered in our Luxury or Distinction Collection. Additional terms and conditions apply. Promotional offers may change without notice and are subject to availability at the time of booking. Flights are from St. John’s via Air Transat in economy class. *Santo Domingo flight is in/out of Punta Cana with roundtrip transfers included. 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. Prices were valid at time of print. Taxes and fees are extra and noted above. Travel Agency fees may apply. For full promotion offer details and terms and conditions, refer to transat.com or contact your LeGrow's Travel Professional for more details. 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. †
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DIRECT DESTINATION: VARADERO, CUBA
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Sea Cuba!
Circumnavigate this fascinating Caribbean island by cruise ship
“Havana is absolutely stunning! The architecture exudes old world charm, the people are friendly and there is a lot to explore. Beautiful!” Recommended for you by Carolyn Griffin
7-Night Cuba Cruise Celestyal Crystal
TC Square, Carbonear 709-596-5058, cgriffin@legrowstravel.ca
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he popularity of Cuba is hitting a fever pitch, according to LeGrow’s Travel counsellors. And the cruise lines have taken notice. “Cuba has always been enormously popular, but in the past couple of years, interest has really taken off,” says Carolyn Griffin, LeGrow’s Travel counsellor, Carbonear. “A Cuba cruise is one of the best ways to experience the real Cuba, as you circle the island
and visit fascinating Includes: Cuban ports.” Drink Package, Depending on your Gratuities & Two level of interest, a Excursions Cuba cruise can take you all around the Caribbean’s largest island for a truly unique perspective. Visit fascinating places like Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuegos, Punta Frances, and of course, Havana.
2018 BOOK EARLY SALE!
110740
$
pp + $304 taxes/fees Cat. IA Interior • Dec. 11-18/17 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Celestyal Cruises Roundtrip Havana including Cienfuegos, Montego Bay & Santiago de Cuba
Fr US
5-Night Cuba Cruise Empress of the Seas
$
1129
pp + $204 taxes/fees Cat. 4V Interior • Jan. 21/18 • 5 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Miami including Nassau, Key West & Havana
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RECEIVE $ 299 AIR 2018 river cruises.* SAVE $ 3,100 perAvaloncoupleEuropeon select
Book by October 22, 2017 &
Plus
MAGNIFICENT EUROPE 15 days from Budapest to Amsterdam WAS: $7,350 | NOW: $5,800* | Based on May 8, 2018 departure
ACTIVE DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE 8 days from Amsterdam to Frankfurt WAS: $4,318 | NOW: $2,768* | Based on May 27, 2018 departure Many other applicable Europe river cruises available, please inquire.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR LEGROW ’ S TR AVEL COUNSELLOR! Featured prices are per person, in Canadian dollars, cruise only (cabin Cat. E), based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated, include all taxes and port charges, and reflect the Avalon $1,500 per person discount and the LeGrow’s Travel $50 per person Fall Early Booking promo discount. Travel insurance is additional. *Book a select 2018 Avalon Europe river cruise to receive $1,500 off per person on the cruise/land or cruise only price and $299/ per person round-trip economy class trans-Atlantic air from YYZ, YUL, YOW, YVR, YYC, YEG, YQR, YHZ, YXE & YYJ. Other gateway cities available from $75 to $125/person additional (inclusive of taxes/fees). $299 air will be based on the lowest available priced itinerary at the time of air booking. Alternate schedules may be available at an additional cost. Not combinable with any other promotions or benefits except Journeys Club, the LeGrow’s Travel $50 per person Fall Early Booking offer and $1,500 per person promotion (PRL8AWE8). Offer available on select dates in 2018 and on select cruises ONLY. Limited to new bookings for Canada originating travellers and economy class Flex air tickets; must be booked & under land and air deposit between September 1 and October 22, 2017 for travel on select cruise departures in 2018. Pre-assigned seating is limited and may not be available on all desired travel dates. Offer does not apply to instant purchase air, Custom Tours, Royal or Avalon Suites. Individual members of groups can qualify, if booking is made and deposits applied within the promo window. Group air contracts are not available with this promotion. Groups of 10 or more passengers flying from the same Canadian gateway will not be booked on same flights and could lose promotion if requesting to match flights. Once ticketed, air reservations subject to change/cancellation penalties of between $300 per ticket and 100% of ticket value. Changes to air reservations (including itineraries involving $299 round-trip trans-Atlantic air) subject to airfare differentials between originally booked airline fare and re-booked air itinerary. Airline baggage fees may apply; visit www.iflybags.com for details. Air schedules are available approximately 330 days prior to last travel date. Flight schedules, routings and air carriers are at the discretion of Globus family of brands. Pre-assigned seating may not be available on all air segments. Additional restrictions apply; see Travel Terms for details. The LeGrow’s Travel Fall Early Booking 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 September 1 and November 30, 2017 for travel in 2017 or 2018. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Additional restrictions may apply; see your LeGrow’s Travel agent for details. TICO#1893755/50015835
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The Art of the Awesome Adventure
Our counsellors are abuzz about all-natural Australia and eco-adventures in Costa Rica
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anish the thought of a backpack. These days, adventure travel has become much more civilized. Just ask our intrepid travel counsellors, who have been criss-crossing the globe in search of fun and adventure—to over 50 destinations this past year alone! At LeGrow’s Travel, we love to bring that knowledge and experience to you. Here’s the skinny on just two of the exciting destinations we’ve visited lately: Australia and Costa Rica.
AUSTRALIA—A COUNTRY AS BIG AS YOUR IMAGINATION From the sunburnt plains of the Australian outback to the prehistoric gorges of Kakadu National Park, Australia’s untamed splendor is a feast for the senses. And that’s before you even consider culture behind the white sails of the Sydney Opera House or the vibrant and historical city of Melbourne—not to mention the friendly and open Aussies themselves. Given this island-continent’s astounding natural attributes, it’s really no surprise that Australia consistently makes all the influential “Top 10 Places to See Before you Die” lists. After all, there can be few other places on Earth, where you can be stretched out on a bone-white surf beach one moment and wandering the exotic rainforest and colored desert plains (weird animals and all), the next.
“What an adventure! I had three things on my Australia Bucket List and I got to do them all— snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge and visit the Australia Zoo to hold a koala and feed a kangaroo. It was the trip of a lifetime!” Recommended for you by
Cindy Thomas
Exploits Valley Mall Grand Falls-Windsor 709-489-2710 cthomas@legrowstravel.ca
Live the Adventure: Goway Travel’s Best of the Tropical North comes recommended as a classical independent itinerary for one week. Highlights include lots of up-closeand-personal rainforest encounters, a “Dreamtime” walk with an Aboriginal guide, pristine Port Douglas, and a Great Barrier Reef experience.
6-Night Best of the Tropical North
$ Fr
1250
pp
March 24/18 • Land Only • Goway Roundtrip Cairns including Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda Experience, Port Douglas & Cape Tribulation Daintree
COSTA RICA CALLING Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, even exotic, magical Costa Rica takes a more artful approach to adventure—by eco-friendly escorted tour. “Costa Rica was an amazing adventure. From the ziplining through the rainforest, to the La Paz Waterfalls and Gardens to the hot springs at the Tabacon Grand Thermal Resort then on to the cloud forest and the hanging bridges. I recommend this destination for anyone looking for a little outdoor adventure!” Recommended for you by
Laura Woolfrey
Lewisporte Shopping Ctr. Lewisporte 709-535-6650 lwoolfrey@legrowstravel.ca
Live the Adventure: Costa Rica Eco Adventure with Trafalgar
7-Night Costa Rica Eco Adventure
Fr
$
2525
pp
March 10-17/18 • Land Only • Trafalgar Roundtrip San Jose including Tortuguero, Sarapiqui, Arenal & Monteverde
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Cayo Coco: Melia Jardines Del Rey 4★
Fr
$
1215
pp + $400 taxes
Direct from St. John’s • Apr. 12-19/18 Sunwing Vacations
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Random Square Mall
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709-596-5058
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