January 6, 2018 - LG by Maritime Travel

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YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE JANUARY 6, 2018

Ship-Shape Cruises

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Beat the post-holiday blahs with a warm winter getaway

he holidays may be over, but the deals on warm winter escapes are still hot, hot hot, according to the experts at LeGrow’s Travel. “At this time of year, there is nothing like a no-worry, stress-free all-inclusive holiday to re-boot our spirits and to give you what you need to make it through the next couple of months of winter,” says Gledean Doman, LeGrow’s Travel counsellor, Corner Brook. “And if you're ﬁnding all the choices a bit daunting, then you’ve come to the right place!” When it comes to getting some sun on the run, LeGrow’s Travel counsellors are always keeping tabs on what properties are sold out, what destinations are still offering great accommodation choices, and what the best deals are in Jamaica, Mexico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and beyond. Here are just a few of their personal picks—from “beautiful” to “budget.” For all the details and a complete list, visit www.legrowstravel.ca or pick up a copy of our Recommended Resorts brochures in store.

IBEROSTAR COSTA DORADA, PUERTO PLATA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC “I enjoyed a winter break at this lovely, compact resort and I’m here to tell you that it really represents affordable fun for all. The food is great at the a la cartes and there’s a huge main buffet restaurant with a great deal of variety. A solid value.” Recommended for you by

Gledean Doman

@ Dominion, Murphy Square Corner Brook 709-634-7999 gdoman@legrowstravel.ca

PARADISUS VARADERO, CUBA “This is one of my favourite resorts in Varadero. The grounds are beautiful and the whole property is meticulously maintained. The beach and water are lovely and the atmosphere is decidedly relaxed.” Recommended for you by Lisa Yetman, Manager TC Square Carbonear 709-596-5058 lyetman@legrowstravel.ca Paradisus Varadero

Iberostar Costa Dorada

Paradisus Varadero 5 ★ Iberostar Costa Dorada 4½ ★

1129

pp + $209.13 pp taxes From St. John's via Toronto • Apr. 16-23/18 • WestJet Vacations

An elegant resort with Colonial-style architecture, the Iberostar Costa Dorada gets good reviews. Offering comprehensive family friendly activities, this resort enjoys a great location on a lovely stretch of beach in Puerto Plata, with calm waters perfect for swimming.

1575

pp + $400 pp taxes From Gander via Deer Lake • Apr. 3-10/18 • Sunwing

Compact and contemporary, this romance-friendly resort boasts a stunning beachfront location and lots of activities and dining venues. Guests love the extra touches like the little covered benches scattered around the property—so romantic!

Check out our Recommended Resorts brochures!

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“With all the kids and teen programming on offer, the Crown Paradise 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 roof top pool and the separate accommodations.” Recommended for you by

Laura Woolfrey

Lewisporte Shopping Ctr. Lewisporte 709-535-6650 lwoolfrey@legrowstravel.ca

BREATHLESS PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC “Breathless Punta Cana is great for both relaxation and partying. The décor is very modern and stylish and the rooms are nice and spacious and come with a private whirlpool on the balcony or terrace.” Recommended for you by

Erica Stagg

Carol Lake Shopping Centre Labrador City 709-944-7647 estagg@legrowstravel.ca Breathless Punta Cana

Crown Paradise Club Cancun, Mexico

OCCIDENTAL AT XCARET DESTINATION, RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO The whole resort is just made for families! It was heaven eating breakfast overlooking the Caribbean every morning and looking for all the different species of wildlife on the property. The beach is small and covered in, but there’s no undertow at all which is great for the little ones.” Recommended for you by

Lori Pike

Main Highway Bay Roberts 709-786-7902 lpike@legrowstravel.ca Occidental at Xcaret Destination

Breathless Punta Cana 5 ★ Crown Paradise Club 4½ ★

1945

pp + $430 pp taxes Direct from St. John's • Apr. 20-27/18 • Sunwing

A great choice for active families and friends, Crown Paradise Cancun offers something for everyone. Comfortable and spacious, this resort is conveniently located just 20 minutes from the airport, directly on the beach and close to shopping and entertainment venues.

133018

pp + $458.82 pp taxes Direct from Montreal • Jan. 16-23/18 • Transat

The all-new adults-only Breathless Punta Cana is fast becoming one of the trendiest resorts in Punta Cana. Luxurious accommodations, a great beachfront location and the fabulous Xhale club concept are just some of the features that set this resort apart.

Occidental at Xcaret Destination 4½ ★

1425

pp + $430 pp taxes Direct from St. John's via Toronto • Apr. 27-May 4/18 • Sunwing

Formerly the Occidental Grand Xcaret, this resort has been newly renovated. It enjoys a unique location adjacent to the eco-ecological park of Xcaret, combining breathtaking surroundings with many amenities and comforts for a solid-value price point.

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CROWN PARADISE CLUB CANCUN, MEXICO

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For a limited time, book an ocean view or higher stateroom and 1st and 2nd guest choose from two perks to enjoy on your award-winning, modern luxury vacation. Perks:

Classic Beverage Package • Unlimited High-speed Internet Package • Prepaid Gratuities • $150 per person to spend on board PLUS SAVINGS UP TO $400.00 FOR THE 1ST & 2ND GUEST ONLY.

TWO FREE PERKS PLUS SAVINGS FOR 1ST & 2ND GUEST PLUS 50% OFF CURRENT 3RD & 4TH FARES

Stateroom

Savings for each guest

Inside

$100*

Outside and Veranda

$200*

Concierge Class and AquaClass®

$300*

Suite Class

$400*

Plus 50% OFF current for 3rd and 4th fares. Book Suite Class and get all four perks. To learn more, call your LeGrow’s Travel Counsellor today!

Cruise must be booked 12/20/17 – 1/31/18. Offer applies to select 4-night and longer cruises departing 2/1/18 – 4/30/19. Galapagos and certain other itineraries are excluded. Savings amounts are per person and based on stateroom category. Savings applied to cruise fare at checkout. Offer applies to first two guests in the stateroom. 50% Off Savings: Savings applies to the cruise fare of the third and fourth passengers booked in a triple, quad, or family ocean view, veranda, concierge class or suite stateroom. Not applicable to Cruisetours or Celebrity Explorations. Free Perks Offer: Each of the first two guests in an ocean view through AquaClass stateroom are eligible to receive two complimentary amenities. Other amenities packages are available at an additional charge. Each of the first two guests in a suite receive four amenities (beverage package upgraded to Premium Package). Onboard credit is not redeemable for cash and expires on final night of the cruise. Offer applies to new individual bookings and to staterooms in non-contracted group bookings, is non-transferable, and not combinable with any other offer. Changes to booking may result in removal of Offer. Offers and prices are subject to availability, cancellation and change without notice at any time. ©2017 Celebrity Cruises. Ships’ registry: Malta and Ecuador.

Receive a $600 Mega Pass with minimum five-night stay at Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort Riviera Maya. Make the most of your stay at Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort with a Mega Pass. This pass gives you credit towards many hotel amenities, such as spa use, dining experiences and excursions. Book by: December 26, 2018 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: Now - January 2, 2019 All inclusive participating hotel: Marina El Cid Spa and Beach Resort Riviera Maya, Riviera Maya + 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. Airport transfers to/from the hotel are included. Offer based on double occupancy. A minimum 5-night stay is required. Mega pass will be distributed to guests upon arrival at the time of check-in. Package price will automatically reflect the discount when searching for qualified vacations. This offer may be combined with any other offer. Offer is applicable to all room categories. Coupons have no cash value and will expire upon check-out. Receive Mega Bucks to spend on Spa, Shopping, Bay Cruise and other activities. One free Mega Pass per room per stay. Combinable with EBBs and other existing promotional offers. Details of inclusions available at www.elcid.com/values/.

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ooking for your best bet for that family getaway? “There’s no question that a cruise is a wonderful hassle-free option,” says Carolyn Drover, Manager, LeGrow’s Travel, Bay Roberts. “Today’s cruise lines have really gone all out to cater to families while offering itineraries that extend beyond just the Caribbean, with many offering an impressive array of entertainment and programming geared speciﬁcally to all ages.” Here are two of our favourite family cruise itineraries outside of the Caribbean for 2018.

Cruise Itineary: Greece and Croatia with Royal Caribbean International “Cruising is a favourite mode of travel for my family and having done several Mediterranean cruises, I can’t think of a better way to see such legendary places as Italy, Turkey, Greece and Croatia all on one trip. It’s magical!” Recommended for you by Carolyn Drover, Manager Main Highway Bay Roberts 709-786-7902 cdrover@legrowstravel.ca

Life on Board: Royal Caribbean’s spacious ships are made for families with kids of all ages, as well as multigenerational groups. This cruise line attracts friends and families looking for active and affordable vacations featuring lots of onboard activities and shore excursions for every age. Think rock-climbing walls, acrobatic shows, kids and teen clubs and multiple dining venues. Itinerary Highlights: Venice, Ketakolon (Greece), Santorini, Montenegro and Split, Croatia—a former Roman imperial complex whose attractions include beaches, ruins, fairytale towns, pagan temples, palazzos and more.

7-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Rhapsody of the Seas

1789 $ Fr 999 Fr

per adult + taxes/fees $117 pp

per child + taxes/fees $117 pp Cat. 3V • Sept. 15/18 • 7 days • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Venice including Katakolon, Santorini, Kotor & Split

Cruise Itinerary: Alaska with Norwegian Cruise Line “Cruising Alaska is a bucket list experience bar none! The wildlife and scenery is otherworldly, with everything from bright blue glaciers to seals and whales frolicking in full view of your ship’s deck. Wow!” Recommended for you by

Tina Jackman

Churchill Square St. John’s 709-758-6788 tjackman@legrowstravel.ca

Life on Board: Norwegian’s ﬂexible “freestyle cruising” approach has always been appealing to families. The newer ships have added even more family friendly activities and spaces for families looking to spend more quality time together onboard. Popular activities include rock-climbing and rapelling walls, bowling lanes and expansive water park areas. Itinerary highlights: Ketchikan, Glacier Bay, Skagway's White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad; and Juneau, where you can kayak, canoe or hike to get a closer look at Mendenhall Glacier.

7-Night Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Norwegian Jewel

1579 $ Fr 1016 Fr

per adult + taxes/fees $275.18 per adult

per child + taxes/fees $269.82 per child Cat. IB • June 11-18/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Norwegian Cruise Line Vancouver to Seward including Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway & Glacier Bay

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Ship-Shape Cruises for Families —our top picks!

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For Your Bucket List…

Here’s the inside scoop on Greece and Ireland—straight from our globe-trotting counsellors!

reece…Thailand…Australia… Dubai…Ireland… If it’s on your bucket list, chances are our intrepid travel counsellors have already been there. “Travelling is a requirement of my job—and it’s also what I love best about it,” says Allison Barbour, LeGrow’s Travel counsellor, Marystown. “As LeGrow’s Travel counsellors, we’re expected to have global knowledge of travel trends

and to be able to advise clients as to their best choices based on ﬁrst-hand experience.” Indeed, criss-crossing the globe in search of adventure is what we do best at LeGrow’s Travel! Here’s a quick overview of just two of the bucket-list destinations we’ve been checking out: Greece and Ireland.

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IRISH ADVENURE SELF-DRIVE HOLIDAY WITH ROYAL IRISH TOURS The 8-day ‘Go as you Please’ Irish Adventure holiday with Royal Irish Tours has an open itinerary, giving you the freedom to travel where and when you wish during your stay in Ireland. You’ll be provided with a rental car and a B&B guide and the rest is up to you!

SAVE upto $ 3,600

per couple on select 2018 air-inclusive Avalon Europe river cruises.*

MAGNIFICENT EUROPE: 15 days from Budapest to Amsterdam WAS: $7,816 | NOW: $6,266* | Based on May 8 & 22, 2018 departures Budapest (embarkation), Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Roth, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Würzburg, Rüdesheim, Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam (disembarkation)

VIENNA ON THE DANUBE TO BASEL ON THE RHINE 13 days from Vienna to Zürich WAS: $6,282 | NOW: $4,732* | Based on Aug 1 & Oct 3, 2018 departures Vienna (embarkation), Dürnstein, Passau, Regensburg, Roth, Nuremberg, Kitzingen, Würzburg, Karlstadt, Frankfurt—Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Basel (disembarkation) 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, land/cruise or cruise only, cabin Cat. D, 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 Travel Winter Sale promo discount only. Travel insurance is additional. *Book a select 2018 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruise to receive $1,500 off per person on the cruise/land or cruise only price. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied by February 20, 2018 for travel at select times in 2018. Combines with the $250 per person Europe air promo, the Journeys Club Repeat Traveller discount, if applicable, and the LeGrow’s Travel $50 per person Travel Winter Sale offer. Book a select Air-Inclusive 2018 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruise to receive $250 off per person on the cruise/land price. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between January 3 and February 20, 2018 for travel on select departures in 2018. Not applicable to instant purchase air, custom tours or on TBA space. Combinable with other promotions available on the select list of departures. Air must be purchased through Avalon in conjunction with a Europe vacation. Cruise only packages may require additional overnight stays at passenger’s expense. Air Credit will apply to the per person air price and is non-transferable. An additional $300 non-refundable deposit is required for air booked in conjunction with a land vacation. Once ticketed, airline reservations subject to change/cancellation penalties of between $300 per ticket and 100% of ticket price; air tickets may not be eligible for frequent flyer mileage/point accrual; stopover costs are additional. Promotional discounts do not carry forward on changed air bookings, however, other promotions at time of change may be available. Once airfare is confirmed, with full air and land deposit received, air-inclusive price is guaranteed. We reserve the right to ticket passengers upon receipt of full land and air deposit. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. Availability of promotional prices are limited and may be restricted to specific flights, class of service, travel dates or length of stay. Offers apply to new 2018 bookings only and will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offers reliant on space availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time. Full cancellation penalties will apply. The LeGrow’s Travel Winter Sale 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 January 1 and March 31, 2018 for travel in 2018. Additional restrictions may apply; see your LeGrow’s travel agent for details. Offers are available from participating GFOB offices only. TICO#1893755/50015835

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“I just love Ireland. I think it’s the perfect destination for a self-guided vacation because of all the wonderful experiences you can enjoy on your own terms—whether it’s a whiskey-tasting, a visit to Blarney Castle, or learning about your Irish ancestors and tracing your family tree. And with your own car and B&B vouchers valid over 1,000 homes in every part of the Emerald Isle, you simply can’t go wrong!” Recommended for you by

Allison Barbour

Peninsula Mall, Marystown 709-279-3500 abarbour@legrowstravel.ca

Irish Adventures – Self Drive

729

7 days • Land Only • Royal Irish Tours Includes Car Rental, B&B Accommodations, Full Irish Breakfast Daily, Touring Map & Discount Booklet

GREEK ISLAND-HOPPER HOLIDAY WITH GLOBUS Stunning scenery, sun-soaked beaches, the crystalclear Aegean Sea, and glorious Greek cuisine are yours to experience on the Globus Greek Island Hopper 10-day tour from Athens to Athens. Your vacation starts in Athens with guided sightseeing and a visit to the ancient Acropolis. The tour ends with a ﬂight back to Athens and an overnight. In between, sail into the deep-blue waters of the Aegean Sea and spend three nights on the island of Mykonos and three nights on Santorini.

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

St. John’s departures

La Romana*

Punta Cana

1199

999

“A dream come true best describes my trip to Greece. Photos simply don’t do this destination justice. Greece was so much more than I ever expected, and with something new and amazing to experience every day, I don’t think I can pick a single highlight. I’ll be back for sure!”

Whala Bayahibe 4★ Mar 12 + $470 txs/fees

Sirenis Tropical Suites Casino & Aqugames 4★ Junior Suite Deluxe Le Mirage Mar 12, 26 | + $470 txs/fees

Recommended for you by

Santo Domingo*

Punta Cana

Emotions by Hodelpa 4★ Apr 9 + $470 txs/fees

VIK Hotel Arena Blanca 3 1/2★ Mar 12 + $470 txs/fees

Jana Whalen

1249

1279

Churchill Square, St. John’s 709-758-6788 jwhalen@legrowstravel.ca

Greek Island Hopper

2919

Apr. 28-May 7/18 • Land Only • Globus Roundtrip Athens including Mykonos & Santorini

A savings of $100 per couple!

Contact your LeGrow’s Travel Counsellor for more information Flights are from St. John’s via Air Transat in economy class. *La Romana and Santo Domingo flights are in/out of Punta Cana with roundtrip transfers included. Prices were valid at time of print. Taxes and fees are extra and noted above. For full descriptions and terms and conditions, refer to transat.com or contact your LeGrow’s 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 • JANUARY 6, 2018 • 4.25” X 8.125” • YYT

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