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Our Favourite

Romantic Retreats We Know

YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE JANUARY 20, 2018

Weddingmoons Best!

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Our Favourite Romantic Retreats Turn up the heat at one of these lavish hideaways in Mexico or Jamaica

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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.

SECRETS MAROMA BEACH RIVIERA CANCUN, MEXICO “It’s all about you at this resort—from the enticing spa treatments to the gourmet restaurants. A true romantic haven for couples!”

DREAMS VILLAMAGNA NUEVO VALLARTA, PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO “A truly delightful resort with a postcardpretty setting that sets the scene for romance” Recommended for you by

Manisha Badiani

Dorval Crossing West Oakville, ON 905-849-0333 mbadiani@maritimetravel.ca

Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort 4½ ★ Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta 5 ★

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2759

pp, includes $132.67 taxes pp Direct from Winnipeg • Apr. 15-22/18 • Sunquest Receive 5,518 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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Recommended for you by Linda Lavoie, Manager 1942 Regent Street South Sudbury, ON 705-522-3011 llavoie@maritimetravel.ca

Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta

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205603

pp, includes $157.03 taxes pp Direct from Toronto • Apr. 6-13/18 • WestJet Vacations Receive 3,798 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

Secrets Maroma Beach 5 ★

“With very authentic Caribbean charm, great food and amazing service, this is an ideal spot for a romantic retreat. I’d go back in a heartbeat!”

Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort

Recommended for you by Jennifer Jackson, Manager @ Hudson’s Bay Polo Park Shopping Ctr. Winnipeg, MB 204-982-2999 jjackson@maritimetravel.ca Secrets Maroma Beach

SANDALS ROYAL CARIBBEAN RESORT, JAMAICA

For a romantic memory to treasure, you can arrange a candlelit dinner served privately on the beach.

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pp, includes $510.26 taxes pp From Sudbury via Toronto • Apr. 12-19/18 • Air Canada Vacations Receive 5,256 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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The Over-the-Water Suites, perched on a deck floating above turquoise waters feature see-through glass floors, an over-the-water hammock for two and a private infinity pool. Heaven!

A shimmering infinity pool provides a gorgeous setting to enjoy gourmet dining options and chic lounges.

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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, 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 Sylvie Trahan, Destination Wedding specialist and Manager, Maritime Travel, North Bay. 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,

SANDALS SOUTH COAST, JAMAICA “The dining, drinks and entertainment will not disappoint! You can count on a serious WOW factor for your special day.”

Recommended for you by Sylvie Trahan, Manager 1500 Fisher St. North Bay, ON 705-476-3030 strahan@maritimetravel.ca

Sandals South Coast 5 ★

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3159

pp includes $482 taxes pp From North Bay via Toronto • Apr. 30-May 7/18 Air Canada Vacations Receive 5,354 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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Sandals South Coast brings you closer to the water than ever before.

From the stunning Over-the-Water bungalows, to the fun-filled Over-theWater bar, to the romantic Over-theWater wedding chapel.

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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!

RIU JALISCO, PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO “I’ve enjoyed a getaway to this lovely resort and can attest that it’s just made for a wedding away!”

Recommended for you by Tracy Bertrand, Manager 222 Bell Boulevard Belleville, ON 613-902-0172 tbertrand@maritimetravel.ca

Riu Jalisco 4½ ★

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1365

pp includes $430 taxes pp Direct from Toronto • Apr. 30-May 7/18 • Signature Vacations Receive 1,870 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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From the kids club, to the water slides, to the unlimited ice cream and pizza, there’s lots to keep the kids occupied while the adults enjoy some precious time alone. There’s something for every member of your wedding group.

DREAMS PALM BEACH, PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC “Tucked away on a beachfront patch of paradise is this romantic beach resort that’s made for a wedding away. You’ll love the guest rooms with ocean and palm-filled views.”

Recommended for you by

Heather McDonald, CTC

Cataraqui Centre 945 Gardiners Road Kingston, ON 613-389-8170 hmcdonald@maritimetravel.ca

Dreams Palm Beach 5 ★

$ Fr

2276

15 pp, includes $447.15

taxes pp Direct from Ottawa • Apr. 8-15/18 • Sunquest Receive 3,658 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

The Dreams Wedding in Paradise Package is complimentary when booking the minimum required room category or higher.

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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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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.

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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 Bonnita Albert, Manager, Maritime Travel, Sault Ste. Marie. “New Cruise Line & Itinerary: Colours of Provence Cruise with AMAWATERWAYS

Cruise Line & Itinerary: Gems of the Danube 8-day river cruise with Scenic

Cruise Line & Itinerary: Rolling on the Rhine 8-day Cruise with U By Uniworld

“My recent river cruise with AMAWaterways was an awesome experience. It was fabulous and the service was top-notch. I really enjoyed the excursions in the various towns and cities.”

“Scenic’s all-inclusive concept is second to none in the world of cruising—literally everything is included.”

“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 Bonnita Albert, Manager 542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 balbert@maritimetravel.ca

1160 Beaverwood Road Manotick Mews, Manotick, ON 613-692-2521 hhutt@maritimetravel.ca

Colours of Provence AMACello

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4634

pp, includes $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.

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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.

Recommended for you by

Heather Hutt

Gems of the Danube Scenic Amber

4295

$ Fr

pp, includes $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!

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.

Recommended for you by Tracie Pawson, Manager Oshawa Centre, Office Galleria 419 King Street, Suite 175 Oshawa, ON 905-579-7982 tpawson@maritimetravel.ca

Rolling on the Rhine The A

$

2699

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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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 “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 the three areas we visited: 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.”

Recommended for you by

Jane Kojavakian

Pointe-Claire (QC) @ Hudson’s Bay - Fairview Mall 514-697-2225 jkojavakian@maritimetravel.ca

Thailand Experience

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$

1829

pp

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!

NORTHERN SPAIN WITH TRAFALGAR “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 Tracy Bylow, Manager 18275 Yonge Street East Gwillimbury/Newmarket, ON 905-853-6224 tbylow@maritimetravel.ca

Northern Spain

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$

2945

pp

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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