January 6, 2018 - MT by Maritime Travel

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YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE JANUARY 6, 2018

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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 Maritime Travel. “At this time of year, there is nothing like a no-worry, stress-free allinclusive 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 Shane Benoit, Manager, Maritime Travel, Port Hawkesbury, NS. “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, Maritime 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.maritimetravel.ca or pick up a copy of our Recommended Resorts brochures in store.

IBEROSTAR PLAYA PILAR, CAYO COCO, CUBA “This is a beautiful resort with good food, amazing staff and lovely accommodations. You need to know that it’s actually a seafront resort, as opposed to beachfront—an important distinction. There’s a lovely boardwalk offering direct access to the water for your enjoyment, and an inexpensive shuttle makes regular trips to Playa Pilar.” Recommended for you by Shane Benoit, Manager Port Hawkesbury Centre Port Hawkesbury, NS 902-625-3017 sbenoit@maritimetravel.ca

BARCELO BAVARO PALACE, PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC “From the private-island waterpark to the teen disco and mini-golf, family facilities run the gamut at the Barcelo Bavaro Palace. This elegant resort also boasts an 18-hole PB Dye championship golf course.” Recommended for you by

Julie Corbett

Gateway Mall, 138 Main Street Sussex, NB 506-433-3377 jcorbett@maritimetravel.ca Barcelo Bavaro Palace

Iberostar Playa Pilar

Iberostar Playa Pilar 4 ★

$ Fr

969

pp + $386.87 pp taxes Direct from Halifax • Feb. 23-Mar. 2/18 • Air Canada Vacations

Upscale and contemporary, the brandnew, family friendly Iberostar Playa Pilar boasts a stunning oceanfront location and programming for all ages, including a supervised kids club and the only water playground in the area.

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Barcelo Bavaro Palace 5 ★

1079

pp + $453.07 pp taxes Direct from Fredericton • Mar. 14-21/18 • Transat

One of the six outstanding beaches that comprise the sandy paradise that is Punta Cana, Bavaro Beach delivers a delicious slice of coastal heaven and clear, turquoise water that changes hues as it approaches the shoreline. Fabulous snorkelling, consistently warm temperatures and a charming lack of rainfall seal the deal for visitors to Punta Cana’s top attraction.

(formerly Barcelo Punta Cana)

GRAND PALLADIUM LADY HAMILTON, JAMAICA

“Treat yourself to some affordable fun in the sun at this charming resort located on the soft white sands of Playa Arena Gorda. Friendly service, lots of dining choices and activities for all ages are yours to enjoy. A solid choice for those on a budget.”

“Have it all without breaking the bank! The food is awesome, the staff is welcoming and friendly and there is a lot of entertainment on the go for all ages.”

“If you like gourmet dining, unlimited a la cartes, snorkelling off the beach and great service, Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton is the Place to be!”

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Recommended for you by Crystal Burgess, Manager 36 Milltown Blvd. St. Stephen, NB 506-466-3800 cburgess@maritimetravel.ca

County Fair Mall Summerside, PE 902-436-5213 hmackinnon@maritimetravel.ca

Recommended for you by Margaret Crowdis, Manager @ Superstore, 125 King Street North Sydney, NS 902-794-7251 mcrowdis@maritimetravel.ca

Occidental Caribe

Occidental Caribe 4 ★

1109

pp + $453.07 pp taxes Direct from Moncton • Apr. 20-27/18 • Transat

White-washed buildings capped by red-tiled roofs exude Mediterraneaninspired charm at Occidental Caribe Punta Cana, a value-priced resort in a great location on a palm-studded beach just 32 kilometres from the Punta Cana airport.

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Heather MacKinnon

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton

Grand Bahia Principe Coba

Grand Bahia Principe Coba 4½ ★

$ Fr

1219

38 pp

+ $449.62 pp taxes From Charlottetown via Toronto • Feb. 7-14/18 Air Canada Vacations

Just 19 kilometres from the cliff top ruins of Tulum, this resort is highly regarded for its breadth of upscale offerings. Guests love the ﬁne cuisine, courteous service and entertainment programming.

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton 4½ ★

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pp + $477.31 pp taxes Direct from Halifax • Apr. 28-May 5/18 • Transat

Located near the village of Lucea and approximately 25 minutes from Montego Bay and the airport, the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton boasts a great location fronting a small bay on a pretty section of the Jamaica coastline. This resort’s modern design and ﬁrst-class amenities make it a popular choice among sun-seekers.

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OCCIDENTAL CARIBE, PUNTA CANA

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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 Rachel Arsenault, Manager, Maritime Travel, Lower Sackville, NS. “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 been to several Mediterranean countries, 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 Rachel Arsenault, Manager Sobeys, Sackville Drive Lower Sackville, NS 902-864-4666 rarsenault@maritimetravel.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

Denette Meisner

Bridgewater Mall Bridgewater, NS 902-543-2481 dmeisner@maritimetravel.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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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 Claire MacPhee, Manager, Maritime Travel, Sydney, NS. “As Maritime 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 Maritime 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!

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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 MARITIME TRAVEL 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 Maritime 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 Maritime 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 Maritime 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 Maritime 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 Claire MacPhee, Manager Mayflower Mall, Sydney, NS 902-564-0600 cmacphee@maritimetravel.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

Puerto Plata

Varadero

Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort 4★ Mar 21 | + $443 txs/fees Fredericton departure

Ocean Varadero El Patriarca 4 1/2★ Mar 17, 24 + $364 txs/fees Halifax departures

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Riviera Maya

Punta Cana

Main Level - Confederation Court Mall Charlottetown, PE 902-566-3332 lnewell@maritimetravel.ca

Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach 4 1/2★ Junior Suite Le Mirage Mar 18, 25 | + $400 txs/fees Halifax departures

Catalonia Bavaro Beach, Golf & Casino Resort 4★ Mar 9 | + $459 txs/fees Moncton departure

“A dream come true best describes my familiarization trip to Greece. The photos simply don’t do it justice. It 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!”

849

1429

1329

1469

Larissa Newell

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 Maritime Travel Counsellor for more information 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. 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 • JANUARY 6, 2018 • 4.25” X 8.125” • YHZ YQM YFC

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