November 4, 2017 - Atlantic Canada by Maritime Travel

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‘Funshine State’ Where

YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE NOVEMBER 4, 2017

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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 and my favourite place to visit with the grandkids!”

Recommended for you by Janice Harpell, Manager

Clayton Park West, Halifax, NS 902-457-9222, jharpell@maritimetravel.ca

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 Janice Harpell, Manager, Maritime Travel, Clayton Park, Halifax, NS. 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.

Orange Tree

Highlands Reserve

Windsor Hills

4-Bedroom Holiday Home Windsor Hills 5 ★

3-Bedroom Holiday Home Orange Tree 4 ★

3-Bedroom Holiday Home Highlands Reserve 4 ★

per night + $33.43 taxes/night Includes Mandatory Damage Protection Insurance Waiver Land Only • Based on 7 night stay • Apr. 8-15/18 Holiday Escapes Pool Heat + $367.01 per week

per night + $26.41 taxes/night Includes Mandatory Damage Protection Insurance Waiver Land Only • Based on 7 night stay • Apr. 8-15/18 Holiday Escapes Pool Heat + $340.83 per week

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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

Tara Clancey

Recommended for you by

@ Atlantic Superstore, Joe Howe Drive Halifax, NS 902-455-7201 tclancey@maritimetravel.ca

Roxanne Gadbois

Champlain Place Dieppe, NB 506-858-0045 rgadbois@maritimetravel.ca

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! MT

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THREE WAYS TO BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY HOME!

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Receive up to $500 USD resort credit per room, per stay at Occidental at Xcaret Destination in Riviera Maya. Tucked within an ecological and historical preserve, the allinclusive Occidental at Xcaret Destination resort captivates guests with spectacular grounds, a pristine coastline and unparalleled service and amenities. This Riviera Maya resort is located adjacent to the spectacular, breathtaking natural wonder of the eco-archeological Xcaret Park in the heart of Riviera Maya, minutes from Cancun and renowned Playa del Carmen. This glorious resort boasts winding river channels, free-form pools and a private beach with powder-soft white sand on a quiet cove. 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. *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

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 Margo Clayton Bruce, Maritime Travel counsellor, Mic Mac Mall, Dartmouth, NS. “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

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

Margo Clayton Bruce

@ Hudson’s Bay, MicMac Mall Dartmouth, NS 902-465-2125 mbruce@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.

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

Barbara Lee-White

Brunswick Square Saint John, NB 506-632-1880 blee-white@maritimetravel.ca

Rolling on the Rhine The A

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pp + $140 taxes pp Studio • June 16/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only • U by Uniworld Amsterdam to Frankfurt including Haarlem, Cologne, Bonn, Koblenz & Rudesheim A Savings of $100 per couple!

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.

Active Discovery on the Danube Luminary

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pp + Taxes/Fees $224 pp Cat. E • Jul. 8-15/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only • Avalon Waterways Budapest to Linz including Visegrad, Bratislaya, Vienna, Krems, Durnstein, Melk, Grein, Mauthausen and Engelhartszell A Savings of $100 per couple!

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A Cruise Experience Where Instagram Moments are Made

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

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

Deanna Smith

Regent Mall Fredericton, NB 506-450-6055 dsmith@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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pp/adult + Taxes/Fees $530.84 pp Cat. IF Interior • Feb. 5-16/18 • 11 nights • Cruise Only Norwegian Cruise Line Roundtrip Miami including Cartagena, Panama Canal, Puerto Limon, Roatan, Harvest Caye and Key West

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

Leeann MacPhail-Cantwell, Manager Main Level - Confederation Court Mall Charlottetown, PE 902-566-3332 lmacphailcantwell@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 ★

$ Fr

999

54 pp/adult

+ 379.46 taxes From Halifax via Toronto • Jan. 15-22/18 • Air Canada Vacations A Savings of $100 per couple!

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

Varadero

Jamaica

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

Grand Bahia Principe Jamaica 4 1/2★ Jr Ste Sup Ocean View Royal Golden Mar 17, 31 | + $471 txs/fees Halifax departures

Riviera Maya

Punta Cana

Azul Beach Resort The Fives Playa Del Carmen, by Karisma 5★ Feb 18, Mar 15 | + $413 txs/fees Halifax departures

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana 4 1/2★ Jr Ste with Jacuzzi Regal Class Mar 14, 28 | + $453 txs/fees Fredericton departures

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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.

GETAWAY GUIDE • NOVEMBER 4, 2017 • 4.25” X 8.125” • YHZ YQM YFC

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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pp + $499.50 taxes From Moncton via Toronto • Apr. 2-9/18 • Air Canada Vacations A Savings of $100 per couple!

THE LUXURY INCLUDED ® VACATION

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.

Mark Your

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

SYDNEY, NS

Get your beach on with Air Canada Vacations! Join us at this informative presentation and “Discover the Caribbean & Florida” with Maritime Travel (Charlotte Street) and Air Canada Vacations! TUES NOV. 7 • 7:00 PM DOBSON YACHT CLUB - SYDNEY Please RSVP by Nov. 2nd at 902-539-4800 or 27@maritimetravel.ca Tickets: $6.00 per person • Light Lunch

ROTHESAY, NB

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.

RIVERVIEW, NB

Australia with Goway! Is the land DOWNUNDER on your “Bucket List”? Join Maritime Travel and Goway and learn more about the geography, the people, the wildlife and much more. WED. NOV. 22 • 6:30 PM COMMUNITY ROOM – SUPERSTORE RIVERVIEW RSVP by Nov. 17 at 506-854-7870 Door Prizes • Light Refreshments

SUSSEX, NB

Rocky Mountaineer Presentation with Maurizio Mazzola! Rocky Mountaineer is proud to present the “Life Changing Experience” of the Rocky Mountains. The beauty in our own backyard is on display in this scenic rail journey crossing through the Rockies in either Silver or Gold Leaf Service. THURS. DEC. 7 • 7:00 PM SOBEYS COMMUNITY ROOM – GATEWAY MALL RSVP by Nov. 30 at 506-433-3377 Door Prizes • Light Refreshments

For a full list of events, visit: maritimetravel.ca/calendar 115 locations NATIONWIDE including: NOVA SCOTIA

Bedford-Lower Sackville Sunnyside Mall Sobeys, Sackville Drive Halifax-Dartmouth Barrington Place Burnside Park Clayton Park Shopping Ctr. Cole Harbour Halifax Shopping Ctr. Park Lane Hudson’s Bay, MicMac Mall Atlantic Superstore, Joseph Howe Dr. Administration Cape Breton Charlotte Street, Sydney Mayflower Mall, Sydney Port Hawkesbury Ctr. North Sydney @ Atlantic Superstore Hay St., Glace Bay Amherst Sobeys, Amherst Ctr. Mall

902-835-2111 902-864-4666 902-421-5000 902-468-8747 902-457-9222 902-435-0220 902-455-7856 902-429-7883 902-465-2125 902-455-7201 902-420-1554 902-539-4800 902-564-0600 902-625-3017 902-794-7251 902-849-7011 902-661-1220

Annapolis Valley 341 Main St., Kentville We’ve Moved! County Fair Mall, New Minas Queen St., Bridgetown New Glasgow Highland Square Mall South Shore Bridgewater Mall Southwest Shore Sobeys, Digby Yarmouth Church Point Truro Truro Mall Tantallon Sobeys

Service en français.

902-679-2299 902-681-2410 902-665-4812 902-752-2073 902-543-2481 902-245-4970 902-742-9666 902-769-3702 902-893-7185 902-826-1782

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Charlottetown Confederation Court Mall Summerside County Fair Mall

902-566-3332 902-436-5213

NEW BRUNSWICK

Fredericton Regent Mall Kings Place Moncton 1273 Main St. Saint John Brunswick Square McAllister Place Campbellton City Centre Mall Caraquet rue du Portage Dieppe Champlain Place Edmundston Atlantic Superstore Miramichi 2485 King George Hwy. Riverview Atlantic Superstore

506-450-6055 506-458-8969 506-858-7118 506-632-1880 506-633-7711 506-753-3886 506-727-7272 506-858-0045

Sackville East Main Plaza St. Stephen Milltown Blvd. Sussex Gateway Mall Tracadie-Sheila 339-5 rue du Moulin Woodstock 389 Connell St.

506-536-3636 506-466-3800 506-433-3377 506-395-2969 506-325-9210

Toll-free: 1-800-593-3334 www.maritimetravel.ca

506-739-6601 506-622-1100 506-854-7870

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.

We happily accept Cash, Debit & Credit Cards! MT