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Our Favourite Romantic Retreats
Turn up the heat at one of these lavish hideaways in Mexico’s most desirable destinations
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rom having your own personal butler pouring champagne on your balcony, to romantic private dinners on the beach, to his-and-her massages in a world-class spa, there have never been so many options for couples. Here are a few of our favourite romantic retreats.
BARCELO MAYA GRAND BEACH RESORT, RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO “With lovely, swim-up rooms and spacious suites, this freshly renovated resort is perfect for romance!”
RIU EMERALD BAY, MAZATLAN, MEXICO “In a word—gorgeous! The spa is an ideal place for couples to pamper themselves.” Recommended for you by Sheila McPhail, Manager 505 Bute Street Vancouver, BC 604-681-6212 smcphail@maritimetravel.ca Riu Emerald Bay
SECRETS HUATULCO RESORT & SPA, HUATULCO, MEXICO “I honeymooned at this resort and I highly recommend it. All rooms have an ocean view and the food and service are amazing!” Recommended for you by Debora Green, Manager Clearbrook Town Squar Abbotsford, BC 604-746-4041 dgreen@maritimetravel.ca Secrets Huatulco Resort
Recommended for you by
Christine Aske
714 Park Royal North West Vancouver, BC 604-922-9683 caske@maritimetravel.ca Barcelo Maya Grand Beach Resort
Barcelo Maya Grand Beach Resort 4½ ★
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Riu Emerald Bay 5 ★
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pp + $410 taxes Direct from Vancouver • Apr. 6-13/18 • Sunwing Receive 1,710 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
This hotel also enjoys a nice location near the “old town” area of Mazatlan, where you’ll find lots of restaurants and dining venues for a quiet dinner out.
Secrets Huatulco Resort 5 ★
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Off-site, there are lots of interesting places for the two of you to explore, for example, area coffee plantations.
There is a huge palm grove all along the waterfront, so both of you can always find sun and shade without needing a palapa.
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Say ‘I Do’ to a destination wedding with Maritime Travel
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lanning a wedding or honeymoon? You’re in expert hands with Maritime Travel! The truth is if our counsellors are not getting married in the Caribbean or the South Pacific, then they are helping hundreds of brides have the best experience possible. “You really need an experienced and knowledgeable counsellor who knows how to make it all happen, and to help look after the details,” says Nicola Gennings, Destination Wedding specialist and Maritime Travel counsellor, Salmon Arm. When you visit one of our branches for your destination consultation, you will receive a wedding package, which includes a copy of our exclusive “Say I Do” brochure, along with samples
of our FREE wedding invitations, our Recommended Resorts for Weddings & Honeymoons brochure, and a sample of our “Just Married” door hanger, and a checklist to get you started. Plus, on our wedding registry site you will find a link to all of the benefits of our online wedding registry. Here are just a few of their recommendations. Unlike other travel registries, which charge set-up and administrative fees,
the Maritime Travel Gift and Wedding Registry is a FREE service!
SANDALS GRAND ST. LUCIA SPA & BEACH RESORT, ST. LUCIA
OCEAN VARADERO EL PATRIARCA, CUBA
“You will want for nothing in this exclusive resort with its gorgeous grounds, fabulous dining and delightful service.”
“With its pretty walking paths and attentive staff who will bring out big umbrellas and place them for you as needed, this resort is just picture-perfect and a wedding destination with charm to spare.”
“I loved the lobby with its expansive views over the landscaped grounds and spacious pool area. A popular choice for a wedding away and with good reason!”
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Nicola Gennings
351 Alexander Street Salmon Arm, BC 250-832-9481 ngennings@maritimetravel.ca
Sandals Grand St. Lucia 5 ★
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pp + $427.65 taxes From Calgary via Toronto • Apr. 28-May 05/18 Air Canada Vacations Receive 6,662 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Guests also have full acces to Sandals La Toc and Sandals Halcyon, including complimentary daily shuttle service, for an unbelievable choice of 23 restaurants distributed among all three resorts on the island!
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Cindy Peever
Columbia Square Kamloops, BC 778-471-5619 cpeever@maritimetravel.ca
RIU PALACE PACIFICO, PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO
Yvette Kohut
1001 Baker St. Cranbrook, BC 250-489-4788 ykohut@maritimetravel.ca
Ocean Varadero El Patriarca 4½ ★
Riu Palace Pacifico 5 ★
pp + $362.91 taxes From Edmonton via Calgary • Apr. 9-16/18 • Transat Receive 2,178 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Wedding photo opp!—Capture the moment with a picture of both of you with the nearby 500-year-old Patriarca cactus for which the resort is named.
Triple your fun! Guests also have full exchange privileges with sister resorts Riu Jalisco and Riu Vallarta, including entrance to the disco with drinks (dinner restaurants excluded).
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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
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Concierge Class and AquaClass®
$300*
Suite Class
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Plus 50% OFF current for 3rd and 4th fares. Book Suite Class and get all four perks. To learn more, call your Maritime 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 special added values with your stay at select Karisma Resorts in Riviera Maya. With a minimum five-night stay at participating hotels, you can enjoy added values such as: • $250 resort credit • In-room amenity • Choice of cheese tray or fruit platter • Complimentary early check-in or late check-out based on availability Book by: November 15, 2018 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: Now - December 22, 2018
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From all-inclusive to all-out adventure, there’s a river cruise for every age and budget
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ublime scenery, fabulous food, cozy camaraderie and stroll-off-the-ship access to some of the most intriguing ports on the planet—it’s no wonder river cruising is the world’s fastest-growing travel trend. With the increasing popularity of river cruising, there’s a whole new travel trend emerging, says Celia Nishimura, Maritime Travel counsellor, White Rock, BC. “New Cruise Line & Itinerary: Gems of the Danube 8-day river cruise with Scenic “Scenic’s all-inclusive concept is second to none in the world of cruising—literally everything is included.” Recommended for you by
Celia Nishimura
105-2429-152nd Street White Rock/Surrey, BC 604-531-3307 cnishimura@maritimetravel.ca
Gems of the Danube Scenic Amber
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pp + $300.00 taxes & port charges Cat. E • Jul. 5-12/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only • Scenic River Cruises Budapest to Nuremberg including Vienna, Durnstein, Melk, Linz, Passau and Regensburg Receive 7,990 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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What’s in it for you: Offering an upscale, gently paced vacation experience for seasoned travellers, Scenic is a fully-inclusive luxury line providing butlers for every passenger, complimentary shore excursions, drinks all day, tips and more.
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destinations, athletic adventures and experiential itineraries are the hot new trends in river cruising,” she says. “Rather than appealing solely to more seasoned travellers, river cruises have evolved to entice passengers from every demographic.” Here’s a quick snapshot of some of our favourite cruise lines and itineraries.
Cruise Line & Itinerary: Colours of Provence Cruise with AMAWATERWAYS
Cruise Line & Itinerary: Rolling on the Rhine 8-day Cruise with U By Uniworld
“My river cruise with AMAWaterways was an awesome experience. I was blown away by the food and the top-notch service. I really enjoyed all the shore excursions, too.”
“What a great river cruise concept! Younger clients will love the U Time dedicated excursions, the ‘silent’ onboard disco and the fun vibe in every port!”
Recommended for you by Lyn Hardman, Manager 4425 Hastings Street Burnaby, BC 604-291-6091 lhardman@maritimetravel.ca
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Colours of Provence AMACello
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4424
pp + $210 port charges Cat. E • May 10-17/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only • AMAWaterways From Arles to Lyon including Avignon, Viviers, Le Pouzin, Tournon & Vienne Receive 8,848 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple! Virtuoso Bonus: Onboard Credit of $100 per stateroom
What’s in it for you: An AMAWATERWAYS cruise is a great option for experienced travellers (mostly 50+). Expect ambitious regional cuisine, included shore excursions, lots of high-tech onboard amenities and opportunities for in-depth culinary and cultural exploration.
Elaine Laing
Leduc Town Centre 3-6108 50th Street, Leduc, AB 780-986-2606 elaing@maritimetravel.ca
Rolling on the Rhine The A
2699
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pp, including port fees & gratuities Studio • Apr. 21-28/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only • U by Uniworld Frankfurt to Amsterdam Including Rudesheim, Koblenz, Bonn, Cologne & Haarlem Receive 5,398 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple! Virtuoso Bonus: Onboard Credit of $100 per stateroom
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What’s in it for you: 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.
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Come One, Come All!
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SEE THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY!
2018 * SAVE $ 1,850 perAvaloncoupleTuliponTimeselectCruises. up to
TULIP TIME CRUISE 8 days roundtrip from Amsterdam
Beer-Themed April 6, 2018 | WAS: $3,207 | NOW: $2,282* (cab. CAT E) Cruise April 20, 2018 | WAS: $3,558 | NOW: $2,633* (cab. CAT E) April 24, 2018 | WAS: $3,675 | NOW: $2,750* (cab. CAT E) April 27, 2018 | WAS: $3,792 | NOW: $2,867* (cab. CAT E) May 1, 2018 | WAS: $4,083 | NOW: $3,158* (cab. CAT D) Amsterdam (Embarkation), Rotterdam— Rotterdam harbour cruise, Antwerp, Ghent—Middelburg & Delta Works excursions, Willemstad, Amsterdam (Disembarkation) Other 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. E (April 20018 departures) or D (May departure), based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated, include all taxes and port charges, and reflect the Avalon $875 per person discount and the Maritime Travel $50 per person Travel Winter Sale promo discount. Airfare and travel insurance are additional. Book a select 2018 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruise to receive $875 off per person on the cruise/land or cruise only price. Offer available on select dates in 2018 and on select cruises ONLY. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between April 5, 2017 and February 20, 2018 for travel at select times in 2018. Avalon and Royal Suites excluded. Not applicable to custom tours. Not applicable on TBA space. Combinable with all applicable offers, including the Maritime Travel $50 per person Travel Winter Sale offer, except single supplement waiver and $299 air promotion. Applies to new 2018 bookings only and will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer 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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Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor TODAY! New bookings only made by January 31, 2018 for travel completed by December 31, 2018. Minimum 5-night stay required. Applicable to air-inclusive packages only. Reduced deposit offer is only available to bookings made via the call centre. Subject to availability at time of booking. Not applicable to group bookings. Further information available from a travel agent. 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 UNIGLOBE Travel Professional. Holder of Quebec permit #702566. TICO registration #50013537. BC registration #32229. ■ ®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. 17200
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The Maritime Travel Worldwide Wish List Spain or Thailand, anyone?
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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. Here are some of their latest discoveries— Spain and Thailand, two distinctly different destinations with worldwide appeal.
THAILAND EXPERIENCE WITH COSMOS
NORTHERN SPAIN WITH TRAFALGAR
“The travel time to get to Thailand is long, but it’s well worth it. I loved the genuine Thai hospitality, the totally different pace, and the contrasting landscapes of such areas as Bangkok, Chaing Mai and Phuket. I would definitely recommend this destination to the adventurous traveller who is looking for more than a week on a beach. Long-term winter stays in Phuket are very inexpensive.”
“The food, the wine, the excitement — I don’t know where to begin. Spain is a wonderful mix of history, culture, scenery and coastal beaches. The mountains are magnificent and shopping is fabulous. And then there are all the pilgrimage sites — there’s a wonderful energy to the country that’s just undeniable.”
Recommended for you by Sue Chisholm, Manager Sullivan Square Centre 110 - 15375 No. 10 Highway Surrey, BC 604-575-5044 schisholm@maritimetravel.ca
Unit 107, Uptown 3571 Blanshard Street Victoria, BC 250-220-8011 tbird@maritimetravel.ca
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Mar. 24-Apr. 5/18 • 13 days • Land Only • Cosmos Bangkok to Chiang Mai including Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya, Phitsanulok Golden Triangle & Chiang Rai Receive 3,658 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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May 12-22/18 • 10 nights • Land Only • Trafalgar Barcelona to Madrid including Pamplona, Santander, Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela & Salamanca Receive 5,890 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
A savings of $100 per couple!
A savings of $100 per couple!
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CALGARY, AB
Annual Calgary Bridal Fantasy For expert information on honeymoons & destination weddings, visit the Maritime Travel - Beddington Towne Centre booth. SUN. JAN. 28 • 10AM � 4PM TELUS CONVENTION CENTRE
LETHBRIDGE, AB
Diamonds Bridal Show! For expert information on honeymoons & destination weddings, visit the Maritime Travel booth. SUN. JAN. 28 • 12PM � 5PM ENMAX CENTRE Enter for a Chance to WIN some great Prizes!
KAMLOOPS, BC
Avalon Waterways River Cruise Night! This event will showcase Avalon Waterways River Cruise Lines. With Avalon, you will be able to explore the best of Europe, Southeast Asia, Egypt, or South America! TUES. FEB. 6 • 6:30 PM MARITIME TRAVEL � UNIT 450 COLUMBIA SQUARE, 500 NOTRE DAME DRIVE Door Prizes • Light Refreshments
ABBOTSFORD, BC
What’s HOT & NEW in travel today! Come hear from your local Maritime Travel experts about exciting opportunities in Travel. We will be talking about River Cruising, Small Ship Cruising & much more! TUES. FEB 6 • 7PM BEST WESTERN PLUS REGENCY INN Door Prizes • Light Refreshments
LETHBRIDGE, AB
Adventure Travel with Exodus Travels! Do you enjoy hiking, biking, walking and travel? Join us for a fun and informative travel talk with Exodus Travel. TUES. FEB. 6 • 7PM MARITIME TRAVEL, 921 � 3 AVE SOUTH Door Prizes
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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 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.
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