Atlantic - October 28, 2017

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Mexico Magico!

YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE OCTOBER 28, 2017

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Mexico Magico!

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parkling five-star resorts? Check.

Astonishing natural scenery?

Check. Thrilling activities and splendid isolation? Check. Mexico is all this and so much more.

Indeed, it is difficult to call Mexico a single destination. “You could visit Mexico every year for the next five years and never have the same vacation twice,” says Lyndse Prime, Manager, Maritime Travel, New Minas, NS. But for visitors, no matter which coast you choose, you can count on a magical mix of ancient history and modern luxury.

For an inside look at some of the top resorts in Mexico pick up a copy of our own Maritime Travel

Recommended Resorts in Mexico brochure. And start planning your next great escape!

Agent Insider— Introducing some of our top picks for Mexico!

CANCUN Occidental Costa Cancun Fully renovated and updated, this centrally located resort boasts a pretty beach with calm waters for swimming and is a solid value for a budget-minded getaway.

“This is a compact resort with Mediterranean flare and a great beach vibe. It’s right in the heart of the action and pretty lively, so I recommend it most often to singles and younger people.”

Recommended for you by Lyndse Prime, Manager County Fair Mall New Minas, NS 902-681-2410 lprime@maritimetravel.ca Occidental Costa Cancun

Occidental Costa Cancun 4 ★

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1059

pp + $427.76 taxes Direct from Halifax • Apr. 8-15/18 • Air Canada Vacations A Savings of $100 per couple!

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This resort gets top marks for entertainment, especially the Michael Jackson show!

ALL Beachfront. ALL Luxury.

ALL on Jamaica’s South Coast.

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he all-new Sandals South Coast (formerly Sandals Whitehouse) is the perfect combination of European charm and an all-beachfront tropical resort. From Over-the-Water Bungalows (coming soon), an Over-the-Water Bar and a romantic Over-the-Water Wedding Chapel, Sandals South Coast brings guests closer than ever to the water. Set on a pristine 2-mile stretch of 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 nine gourmet restaurants. At night, extravagant bonfi re areas and fi repits add to the glow of this truly unique all-inclusive vacation destination in the heart of paradise.

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286930

pp + $469.70 taxes Direct from Halifax • April 28-May 5/18 • Transat A Savings of $100 per couple!

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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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“With all the kids’ and teen programming on offer, this is a great choice for families with kids of all ages! And if you’re vacationing as a couple or with adult friends, there’s lots to suit you also—including the adults-only rooftop pool and the separate accommodations.”

Recommended for you by

Ghassen (Jason) Haddad Cambridge Centre, Burnside Dartmouth, NS 902-468-8747 jhaddad@maritimetravel.ca

MAYAN RIVIERA Dreams Puerto Aventuras Set amidst the beauty and mystery of the Mayan coast, Dreams Puerto Aventuras is located on a pristine beach in a gated marina community mid-way between Cancun and Tulum.

“The charm of this resort is that you can enjoy the luxury experience for which Dreams is renowned, while also experiencing community living in a highend gated neighbourhood, complete with its own marina and shopping district.”

Recommended for you by Ben Smith, Manager 389 Connell Street suite 102 Woodstock, NB 506-325-9210 bsmith@maritimetravel.ca

Dreams Puerto Aventuras Crown Paradise Club Cancun

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1079

pp + $427.39 taxes Direct from Halifax • Apr. 11-18/18 • Air Canada Vacations A Savings of $100 per couple!

The kids club is an actual water park and there’s a great teen disco that goes on late into the evening.

Cruising the Mexican Riviera!

As the fourth most popular cruise destination in the world, the Mexican Riviera is rapidly building a strong reputation as an alternative to the Caribbean.

“I love Mexico’s Pacific coast with all its neat seafront towns and charming resorts, so a port-by-port cruise is really a nice way to explore this lovely region!”

Recommended for you by

Sandi Cooper

4 Forest Hills Parkway Cole Harbour - Dartmouth, NS 902-435-0220 scooper@maritimetravel.ca

Mexican Riviera Cruise Carnival Splendor

Crown Paradise Club Cancun 4½ ★

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CRUISE MONTH SPECIAL—

Dreams Puerto Aventuras 4½ ★

1525

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pp + $430 taxes Direct from Fredericton • Apr. 16-23/18 • Sunwing A Savings of $100 per couple!

BOOK BY OCT. 31st

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64875

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pp + Taxes/Fees $122.81 pp Cat. 4A Interior • Feb. 24-Mar.3/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Carnival Cruises Roundtrip Los Angeles including Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan & Puerto Vallarta

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Part of this resort’s charm is the range of local activities on offer just steps from your room. Pop by the marina and then sample some regional cuisine at a local eatery.

Check out our Mexico Recommended Resorts brochure!

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*Minimum purchase required and amount may vary by tour operator. For bookings made Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2017, excluding Sunwing & Signature Vacations (Oct. 1-31).

Not applicable to last-minute departures, air-only or group bookings. Merchandise available while supplies last and may not be exactly as shown. Offer can end at any time.

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Crown Paradise Club Cancun Crown Paradise Club offers loads of variety in terms of dining and activities and it’s a top choice for families.

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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.

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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.

Buy 1, Get 1

50% off select FEBRUARY and MARCH PACKAGES to Mexico & the Caribbean

Until November 5 ONLY!

Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor TODAY! New bookings only made by November 5, 2017 for departures between February 1 and March 31, 2018. Select packages and departure dates only. Applicable to packages with non-stop flights in Economy Class 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 Maritime Travel Counsellor. ■ ®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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Those with a passion for food and wine have plenty to swoon about. Just ask our agents.

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ou would be hard-pressed to find a passionate world traveller who does not also have a passion for fine food and wine. “In my experience, food and travel are inextricably linked. Fully experiencing a destination means getting to know the local cuisine,” says Italy specialist and foodie Charline Fortier, Manager, Champlain Place, Dieppe, NB. “I love planning culinary vacations for my foodie clients, whether it’s one of our own small-group specialty tours, or a culinary cruise.”

These days, there is so much to choose from when considering a foodie trip of a lifetime. Here are two of our top picks for a culinary escape—one on land, the other on the Danube.

ITALIAN ESCAPE WITH GLOBUS Rome’s savagery, Venice’s decadence and Florence’s romance, for starters—this gracefully escorted adventure introduces the different culinary charms of Italy with overnight stays in some of the bootshaped nation’s most diverse cities. Firsthand highlights? How about the amazing architecture of Rome, the sumptuous food and delicious wine of Tuscany and the breathtaking art and scenic beauty throughout the journey. Experience the passion of Italy on this wonderful winter escape—without the crowds and without the high-season prices.

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"For lovers of food and wine, Tuscany tops the list of dream destinations. From lush olive groves to delectable tastings at exclusive wineries, custom cooking classes, and historic stone-clad accommodations, adventure awaits at every delicious turn."

Recommended for you by Charline Fortier, Manager Champlain Place Dieppe, NB 506-858-0045 cfortier@maritimetravel.ca

Italian Escape

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$

1479

pp

Mar. 4-11/18 • Land Only • Globus Rome to Venice including Assisi, Florence & Pisa A Savings of $100 per couple!

Foodie Focus!

Optional Florentine Dinner—Find out first-hand why the best and most delicate food and wines originate in Tuscany. Be sure to come with an appetite for this evening to remember!

CULINARY RIVER CRUISE WITH AVALON WATERWAYS “As though a dream river cruise from Vienna to Munich weren’t enough, adding in a foodie theme just brings the experience to the next level! With the Avalon culinary-themed cruise, you’re accompanied by a Master of Wine, ready to share all the requisite expertise at lectures and wine and food tastings throughout. Bon Appetite!”

Recommended for you by Angie Taylor, Manager McAllister Place Saint John, NB 506-633-7711 ataylor@maritimetravel.ca

A Culinary Experience on the Danube Artistry II

3802

$

pp + Taxes/Fees $160 pp Cat. D • Jul.17-25/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only • Avalon Waterways Vienna to Munich including Durnstein, Melk, Grein, Linz & Passau A Savings of $100 per couple!

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Foodie Focus!

Since this is a cruise with a foodie theme, there’ll be culinary treats and tastings throughout, including an exclusive onboard food and wine-pairing dinner hosted by a Master of Wine, while docked in Grein, Austria.

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Culinary Adventures— on land and on water!

OCTOBER Cruise Sale still ON! Look inside for greal deals!

Recommended City Escapes New York or Nashville—pick your poison!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK Not looking for a country-mouse kind of vacation? Prefer the bustle of a bright-lights metropolis to the quieter rhythms of a small town or romantic hideaway? If you’re a city slicker by nature, then New York is definitely the city for you.

New York City Holiday Inn New York City – Times Square

$

113459

pp + tax Dec. 5-9/17 • Hotel Only • Holiday Escapes Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass: $76.00 per person

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“New York surely lives up to its moniker as the ‘City that never Sleeps!’ I’m always captivated by the sights and sounds, from the excitement of Times Square to taking in the skyline at night from atop the Rockefeller Center to taking in an authentic Broadway musical like Jersey Boys. There’s so much to see and do that you need to go back time and again!”

Recommended for you by Rachel Arsenault, Manager @ Sobeys - Sackville Drive Lower Sackville, NS 902-864-4666 rarsenault@maritimetravel.ca

Time to Embrace the

Book by November 28, 2017 &

SAVE 10%*

JOURNEY

on select 2018 Globus Spain & Portugal vacations

New! SPECTACULAR SPAIN

8 days | $2,550† CAD | Based on April 8 & October 7, 2018

Barcelona–Madrid–Granada–Málaga–Costa del Sol

PORTUGAL IN DEPTH 11 days | $2,559† CAD | Based on March 22 & October 11, 2018

Lisbon–Obidos–Alcobaça–Nazaré–Fátima–Tomar–Conimbriga–Coimbra–Oporto– Guimaraes–Viseu–Belmonte–Castelo De Vide–Evora–Algarve–Azeitao–Lisbon

LISBON & NORTHERN SPAIN 12 days | $2,919† CAD | Based on April 14 & September 29, 2018

Lisbon–Fátima–Oporto–Vigo, Spain–La Toja Island–Santiago De Compostela–Luarca–Oviedo– Santillana Del Mar–Bilbao–San Sebastian–Pamplona–Saragossa–Barcelona Barcelona, Spain

Other applicable vacations available, please inquire.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELLOR! Featured prices are per person, in Canadian dollars, land only, based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated, include all taxes, and reflect the Globus 10% discount and the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Early Booking promo discount. Travel insurance is additional. *Book and deposit a 2018 Globus Europe (excluding Escapes by Globus and 2020 Oberammergau) vacation to save 10% per person on the land-only portion of the core tour not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes, fees, tips or supplements. Booking must be made and under deposit by November 28, 2017 for travel in 2018. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveller benefit (if applicable) and the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Early Booking offer. Not applicable to custom tours. Discount will apply to individual members of groups adding a name and non-refundable per person deposit WITHIN the promo window. Not applicable on TBA space. Applies to new 2018 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. The Maritime 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 Maritime Travel agent for details. TICO#1893755/50015835

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE It’s time to slide into your party shoes and head for the country charms of Nashville, Tennessee, the most famous country music destination in the world. An electric city filled with fun, talent and good times, Nashville’s downtown area is clustered with bars, where the lively music spills out into the street. A great city for good times.

“I was amazed by Nashville. There’s so much to do here that there’s no way you could ever get bored. From the Grand Ole Opry to the Country Music Hall of Fame to the General Jackson Show Boat, I loved it all. The shopping is amazing, too and the downtown nightlife is the best you’ll find anywhere, with all the bars close together and filled with great bands trying to make the big time!”

Recommended for you by

Tracy DeCoste

Port Hawkesbury Centre Port Hawkesbury, NS 902-625-3017 tdecoste@maritimetravel.ca

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397

Varadero

Punta Cana

Paradisus Varadero 5★ Mar 16 + $354 txs/fees Moncton departure

Ocean Blue & Sand 4 1/2★ Junior Suite Sapphire Club Mar 27, Apr 10 | + $459 txs/fees Halifax departures

Riviera Maya

Punta Cana

Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa 4 1/2★ Deluxe Room Imperial Club Mar 18, 25 | + $410 txs/fees Halifax departures

Excellence El Carmen 5★ Junior Suite Run of House Luxury Collection Mar 28 | + $453 txs/fees Fredericton departure

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1479

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1829

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Four Points by Sheraton Nashville 4 ★

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South packages include Flights, transfers, 7 nights all inclusive resort

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May 17-21/18 • 3 nights • Land Only • Holiday Escapes Based on double occupancy. Tax included.

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Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor for more information FALL EARLY BOOKING BONUS

Save $100†

per couple!

Book by November 30

† Maritime 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. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion. Not applicable on air only, groups, child rates and last minute bookings (21 days prior to departure). Flights are from Halifax, Moncton and Fredericton 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. Prices were valid at time of print. Taxes and fees are extra and noted above. Travel Agency fees may apply. For full descriptions and terms and conditions, refer to transat.com or contact your Maritime Travel Professional. 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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Varadero: Paradisus Princesa del Mar 5★

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1215

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Direct from Moncton • Apr. 19-26/18 • Sunwing A Savings of $100 per couple!

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KENTVILLE/NEW MINAS, NS

National Geographic Journeys by G Adventures!

Introducing National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures—an exclusive collection of small-group tours designed to take you deeper into the cultures and habitats of the world's greatest destinations. Come and see how easy it is.

MON. OCT. 30 @ 6:30 PM, PADDY'S IRISH PUB (CELTIC HALL) RSVP by Oct. 28 to one of the following locations: New Minas: 902-681-2410, Kentville: 902-679-2299 Door Prizes • Light Refreshments

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Join Maritime Travel Brunswick Square and Grant Lawlor of Sandals & Beaches Resorts and find out what’s HOT at Sandals & Beaches this winter!

WED, NOV. 8 @ 7:00 PM. Be our guest at the NEW HAMMOND RIVER BREWING COMPANY RSVP by Nov. 3 to Maritime Travel – Brunswick Square Phone: 506-632-1880 • Email: 30@maritimetravel.ca Don't be left out! Register early as space is limited.

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