November 4, 2017 - Central Canada

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Come on down to the ‘Funshine State’!

Yes, the theme parks are king in Central Florida—but there are lots of other attractions, too

“If you’re looking for a high-octane getaway with the gang, then Florida is really an excellent alternative. No matter how many times you go, there’s always something new and exciting— for me, it really is the happiest place on earth!””

Recommended for you by Beth Plaunt, Manager

39 Whitewood Avenue, New Liskeard, ON 705-647-7329, bplaunt@maritimetravel.ca

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ith its theme parks, shopping and attractions Central Florida really is an amazing destination for families. But with so much on offer, and new fun attractions being added to the theme parks, planning is essential. If you really want to make the most of your Orlando visit, and not miss out on any

of the magic, be sure to plan your trip with your Maritime Travel counsellor.

“A well-planned, day-to-day itinerary is the key,” says Beth Plaunt, Manager, New Liskeard.

When it comes to choosing accommodations the popularity of multigenerational travel has caused an upsurge in the appeal of holiday

homes—especially in the Orlando area.

Parents, kids—even grandparents— can all stay together in one place, have their own areas and rooms, and it’s much more affordable than staying in a hotel. Add your own private pool, a games room and all the comforts of home, and you have a vacation like no other.

And don’t forget, beyond the theme parks, there are lots of other familyfun options, including factory outlet shopping trips, airboat rides, hot air balloon excursions, and more.

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“We’ve been specializing in vacation homes and condos for years. In fact, Maritime Travel is the only travel agency around where you can choose an exact community or an exact home—so you know exactly what you’re getting. I took my family to Disney recently and we stayed in a holiday home with private pool. We absolutely loved it!”

SPOTLIGHT ON KISSIMMEE Recommended for you by

Jennifer Jackson, Manager

Recommended for you by Susie Aguiar, Manager Dorval Crossing West Oakville, ON 905-849-0333 saguiar@maritimetravel.ca

@ Hudson’s Bay - Polo Park Shopping Ctr. Winnipeg, MB 204-982-2999 jjackson@maritimetravel.ca

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nown for its proximity to world-famous theme parks like Walt Disney World Resorts, SeaWorld and Universal Studios, Kissimmee is also a family friendly destination in its own right, with lots of outdoor adventures, quaint downtown areas and fabulous brand-name shopping.

In addition to the theme parks, there is a wild side to explore in Kissimmee’s lush landscapes, where you can zipline through treetops, glide across the headwaters of the Everglades, or soar above it all in a hot air balloon. On the tamer side of town you can enjoy boutique shopping, local dining and lakeside parks, or forage for fashionista finds at Premium Outlets, The Florida Mall or The Mall at Millenia.

We offer a broad selection of three- to five-star homes in gated and non-gated communities. Here’s the break-down.

Generic Home – This is the most economical option. You get to choose the size (3- to 8-bedroom) and starcategory (3 to 5 stars) of home; however, you don’t know which exact home or community you will be staying at until you check in at the welcome centre.

Named Community – For a small fee, you can choose the community you would like to stay in—whether it’s gated, close to golf, or has a common area with added facilities such as a clubhouse or restaurant. For your convenience, we have rated the communities we recommend.

Specific Home – For an additional fee, you can choose a specific home in a specific community, after seeing a selection of interior and exterior photos, reviewing a detailed description of the property and learning about the community.

Check out our Florida Recommended Resorts brochure!

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Book your WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel agent today. *Resort credit will be distributed to guests upon arrival at the time of check-in. A minimum 7-night stay is required. Airport transfers to/from the hotel are included. Resort credits have no cash value and will expire upon check-out. This offer may not be combined with any other offer. The amount of $500.00 USD per room per stay equals to discounts given to the guest that can only be applied on the purchase of different services and products within the resort with the maximum already stated. These services and products are described at www.barcelo.com and in the resort credit information that guests will receive while staying at the resort. The products and services listed are not part of all-inclusive services, and the guest will be able to deduct the percentage indicated above on the total amount of the product or service acquired. At the moment of purchase, the guest will be required to provide the wristband folio number and room number, as well as sign a discount voucher. No extra deductions will be made from the guest’s bill at time of check-out. Discount percentages are as follows: • Spa: 25% - Valid only for Spa services, discount will not apply for beauty salon. Applicable for massages of 50 min or more. • Room category upgrade: 25% - valid for Junior Suite regular hotel, and all room categories in Royal Club (subject to availability). • Romantic dinner: 20% • Late checkout: 20% - subject to availability. • Lobster in our specialty restaurants: 20% • Laundry service: 15% - valid on the purchase of laundry service, dry cleaning, wedding dresses. • Wine, champagne: 15% - Valid on the purchase of any à la carte select wines. 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. Other restrictions may apply.

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New river itineraries appeal to the active and energetic

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ew destinations, athletic pursuits and experiential itineraries targeted to active travellers are the hot new trends in river cruising according to the experts at Maritime Travel.

“Biking, hiking, running and even canoeing are among the activities offered by lines like Avalon Waterways, which offers Active Discovery itineraries on the Danube,” says Sylvie Trahan, Manager, Maritime Travel, North Bay. “And the other cruise lines are starting to follow suit.”

Besides athletic pursuits, passengers can engage in immersive experiences like hiking along a World War II smuggling route; joining a questionanswer session with a count in an Austrian castle; taking a Viennese cooking class; and visiting a farmer in his apricot orchard. Unusual opportunities also extend to archery lessons or exploring an underground salt mine.

Meanwhile, Uniworld has developed a river cruise brand targeted specifically to younger travellers. U by Uniworld, which debuts in 2018, will feature experiential itineraries that allow passengers to really connect with the city and the people who live there, thanks to locally driven activities like pretzel-making classes with master bakers in Miltenberg, Germany.

Onboard, you’ll find yoga and classes that include cooking, painting (with wine) and bar mixology. Riverboats will stay in port late into the evening (or

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even overnight). Onboard Wi-Fi will be complimentary. And it all comes for an attractively low price point.

Here are two recommended vacations from the experts at Maritime Travel—a fun-forward frolic along the Rhine that hits all the best hotspots and an adventure seeker’s dream getaway with Avalon Waterways.

Active Discovery on the Danube – 9 day cruise with Avalon Waterways Recommended for you by Sylvie Trahan, Manager Northgate Square, 1500 Fisher St. North Bay, ON 705-476-3030 strahan@maritimetravel.ca

This exciting new 9-day vacation introduces you to the people and places along the Danube from Budapest to Linz in the most active, engaged and fun ways imaginable. Bike, hike, and canoe along the Danube. Learn how to milk cows and mow grass with a scythe.

Explore an ice cave, take an archery lesson, descend into an underground salt mine…or ascend a mountain during a guided climb.

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Rolling on the Rhine 8-day Amsterdam to Frankfurt Cruise with U By Uniworld “What a great river cruise concept! The excursions are tailored to an active demographic. Clients will love the U Time dedicated excursions, the ‘silent’ onboard disco and the fun vibe in every port!”

Recommended for you by

Janna MacDonald

301 Bay St Thunder Bay, ON 807-623-8353 jmacdonald@maritimetravel.ca

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U Time Adrenaline Rush Adrenaline seekers can have a go at sea kayaking or test drive the latest extreme sport craze— blokarting on the beach. These custom-built karts are equipped with sails and can reach speeds of 60 miles per hour.

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Undiscovered Jewels of the Caribbean Introducing Roatan, Honduras and Cartagena, Columbia

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harpen your pencils and get out your bucket lists—your favourite Maritime Travel counsellors are on the move again, uncovering new and ever-more exotic destinations for winter sun and adventure travel. At this time of year, it’s all about the Caribbean and new ways to experience it and we’re hearing lots about both Honduras and Colombia—two Latin American countries that have been experiencing a reversal of fortunes in recent years and a corresponding upswing in destination tourism. Here’s the skinny.

ROATAN, HONDURAS Recommended for you by Susan Doherty, Manager Toronto Financial District 105 Adelaide Street West – Toronto, ON 416-361-9330 smdoherty@maritimetravel.ca

The largest and most developed of the Bay Islands, Roatan is a diving and snorkelling mecca, truly deserving of the ‘Paradise Found’ moniker.

Boasting soft, white sand beaches and turquoise water, its entire coastline

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is fringed by an astonishingly diverse coral reef, second in size and diversity only to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

A throwback in time to the predevelopment Caribbean vibe, life is easy in Roatan, with no high-rises, no traffic and no stress to ruin your day.

11-Night Panama Canal Cruise Norwegian Jade

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Book by November 28, 2017 &

SAVE 10%*

on select 2018 Globus North or South America vacations

NATURAL WONDERS OF COSTA RICA 9 days | $2,262† CAD | Based on September 22, 2018

San José–Cariari–Tortuguero National Park–Sarapiqui–Arenal– Monteverde–Sarchi–San José

MEXICO’S COPPER CANYON 11 days | $2,478† CAD | Based on May 7 — October 18, 2018

Phoenix–San Carlos–El Fuerte–Copper Canyon Train–Cerocahui –Urique Canyon–Posada Barrancas (Copper Canyon)–Posada Barrancas–Nuevo Casas Grandes–Phoenix

THE WONDERS OF MEXICO’S YUCATÁN 8 days | $2,298† CAD | Based on February 18 — December 2, 2018

Cancun–Valladolid–Uxmal–Campeche–Bécal–Mérida–Chichén Itzá–Cancun Chichén Itzá. Mexico

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 North or South America vacation (excluding Escapes by Globus) 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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CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA Recommended for you by

Helene Karabetian, Manager @ Hudson’s Bay - Fairview Mall Pointe Claire, QC 514-697-2225 hkarabetian@maritimetravel.ca

With its cloud-forested mountains, palm-fringed beaches and gorgeous colonial cities, Columbia is fast becoming one of South America’s most frequented tourism destinations. The only country in South America to border both the Pacific and the Caribbean, this Spanish-speaking nation boasts a vast array of ecosystems from the Amazon rainforests to the snowcapped mountains of the Sierra Nevada and the tropical islands of San Andreas and Providencia.

The Jewel in Colombia’s crown, Cartagena is one of the most beautifully preserved Colonial cities in Latin America. Nestled on the Caribbean coast— land of lost cities, virgin rainforests and deserted islands—this exquisite walled city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

Occidental Cartagena 4½ ★

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Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda Don Pablo Collection 5★ Dec 17, 18 | taxes & fees included Toronto departures

Sirenis Tropical Suites Casino & Aquagames 4★ Family Junior Suite Le Mirage Jan 31 | taxes & fees included Ottawa departure

Riviera Maya

Cancun

Barceló Maya Colonial 4 1/2★ Superior Room Prestige Class Mar 1, 8, 15, 22 | + $407 txs/fees Winnipeg departures

Finest Playa Mujeres

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† Maritime Travel Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points Offer: Book by Nov 30, 2017, for travel from Nov 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018 and receive 15,000 Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points per couple (7,500 Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points per person) on all 7 night or longer Transat South, Florida and Cruise Packages over $1000 per person before taxes. 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 Ottawa, Toronto and Winnipeg 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. Toronto and Ottawa prices include applicable taxes & fees. Winnipeg package taxes & 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 and in British Columbia (Reg #2454) with offices at 1090 West Pender Street, Suite 1110, Vancouver, BC, V6E 2N7.

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GETAWAY GUIDE • NOVEMBER 4, 2017 • 4.25” X 8.125” • YYZ YOW YWG

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Sandals Montego Bay is Sandals’ flagship resort and a true original. Spanning the

best, private, white-sand beach in Jamaica, this playful and romantic resort is where the world fi rst fell in love with Sandals. The calm, reef-protected beach is perfect for every type of water sport and guests can indulge in unlimited dining at nine gourmet restaurants serving authentic regional cuisine. Experience the casual island vibe from the comfort of a private seaside suite where a personal Butler awaits to fulfi ll every whim, however big or small. Everything is just steps from the water’s edge and, best of all, it’s All Included. All Unlimited. All The Time.

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Direct from Toronto • Apr. 3-10/18 • Air Canada Vacations

A Savings of $100 per couple!

THE LUXURY INCLUDED ® VACATION

Receive 4,706 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.

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

NAPANEE, ON

2018 European Active Holidays…Walking, Cycling, Barging & More!

More and more Canadians want to be active when they travel to Europe. If you’re planning a walking, cycling (including e-bike), barging or an intense trekking holiday in Europe. Join Maritime Travel (Napanee) and Pat Rochan from World Expeditions at this informative presentation.

WED. NOV. 8 @ 6:30 PM MARITIME TRAVEL - 19 MARKET SQUARE RSVP by Nov. 4 at 613-354-5416 or napanee@maritimetravel.ca Free Admission • Light Refreshments

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Exotic Vacations with Goway Travel Join Maritime Travel (Sudbury Elm & Sudbury Regent) and special guest Aubrey Schmidt of Goway Travel at this informative presentation. Learn how you can explore the world “your way”, become a globetrotter and let Maritime Travel and Goway Travel turn your travel dreams into a reality. If you always wanted to go on Safari, swim the Great Barrier Reef, climb Mt. Everest, visit the Forbidden City in Shanghai or plan a customized vacation…this is your opportunity!

WED. NOV. 8, REGISTRATION @ 6:00 PM, PRESENTATION @ 6:30 PM SUDBURY SECONDARY HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY, 154 COLLEGE ST. RSVP by Nov. 6th to one of the following Maritime Travel locations: Elm Street: 705-675-1977 or 156maritimetravel.ca Regent Street: 705-522-3011 or 157maritimetravel.ca Door Prizes • Light Refreshments

SARNIA, ON

National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures!

Adventure, enhanced!!! A collection of unique tours designed to take you deeper into the cultures and habitats of the places being explored, offering more inclusions, greater hands-on exploration, interactions with local experts, and the freedom to roam, all within the structure and security of travelling in a small group.

WED. NOV. 22 @ 6:00 PM MARITIME TRAVEL, SUNRIPE PLAZA 1130 LAKESHORE RD, SARNIA RSVP by Nov. 17 at 226-778-4468 or sarnia@maritimetravel.ca Door Prizes • Light Refreshments

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226-778-4468 705-942-2800 416-264-3211 705-675-1977 705-522-3011

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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 included, 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 and port fees & taxes are included. Airfare is extra.

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