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JANUARY 20, 2018
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Dive into a whole new world of travel benefits with the Maritime Travel experts in Summerside and Charlottetown
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reating travel memories to last a lifetime is what it’s all about,” says Leeann MacPhail-Cantwell, Manager, Maritime Travel, Charlottetown, PE. “When you take all the wonderful extras provided by Maritime Travel and bring them together with the combined knowledge and experience of me and my colleague Larissa Newell here in Charlottown and in Summerside with manager Laura MacDonald and consultant Heather MacKinnon, it’s a winning combination.” Both branches specialize in family travel, destination weddings, cruises,
and matching clients to the Caribbean resort that’s just right for them. The Charlottetown team also specializes in corporate travel. Leeann and Laura like providing customers all the advantages Maritime Travel offers—like the Best Price Guarantee, 24-7 customer care, no service fees on vacation packages and cruises, and pricing that’s the same as online. Plus, you can pay in 12 equal payments if you use your Hudson’s Bay credit card or Hudson’s Bay Mastercard. Clients can also earn valuable Hudson’s Bay Rewards points
Destination: Riu Merengue, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Destination: Melia Varadero, Cuba
Recommended for you by Laura Macdonald, Manager County Fair Mall 475 Granville Street North Summerside (902) 436-5213 lmacdonald@maritimetravel.ca
Lush tropical vegetation and long stretches of golden sand framed by the majestic Isabel de Torres mountain set the scene for a thrilling vacation in Puerto Plata. Direct flights from Charlottetown with Sunwing start in February!
Riu Merengue 4½★
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on every booking with Maritime Travel, whether it’s a car rental or a vacation package. “I take great pleasure in seeing the excitement build when we are planning a vacation that makes a lifetime of memories,” says Laura. “We look forward to welcoming new clients to our PEI branches and helping make those travel dreams a reality!” Since 1949, Maritime Travel has grown to become one of Canada’s largest independently owned travel agency groups with 117 locations nationwide.
“The Melia Varadero is a particular favourite of mine. It’s one of the more established resorts in the area and it boasts lovely mature grounds and loads of character and personality.” Recommended for you by
Leeann MacPhail-Cantwell, Manager Confederation Court Mall 134 Kent Street - Charlottetown (902) 566-3332 lmacphailcantwell@maritimetravel.ca
Melia Varadero 4½★
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Conditions apply. Minimum purchase $1000 per person before tax. Offer valid from January 1, 2018 and can end at any time. Merchandise available while supplies last. Other restrictions may apply. This offer does not apply to sun vacation packages.
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Meet the Charlottetown Team Leeann MacPhail-Cantwell, Manager
Larissa Newell
Confederation Court Mall 134 Kent Street - Charlottetown (902) 566-3332 lmacphailcantwell@maritimetravel.ca
Name: Leeann MacPhail-Cantwell, Branch Manager Industry Experience: “I have been selling travel for more than 25 years, most of them with Maritime Travel.” Preferred Resort Activities: “When I go to an allinclusive resort, I like to do a bit of everything including water sports, lounging by the pool with a good book, making new friends and going off-resort to do some local touring.” Favourite Destinations “I’d have to say Cayo Coco (Cuba), Punta Cana, Mayan Riviera (Mexico), Barbados and England—not necessarily in order!”
Confederation Court Mall 134 Kent Street - Charlottetown (902) 566-3332 lnewell@maritimetravel.ca
Name: Larissa Newell, Travel Consultant Industry Experience: “I have been selling travel for just about a decade, specializing in both corporate and leisure.” Preferred Resort Activities: “I definitely enjoy laying on the beach and resting up for the nightly entertainment. I also like to get off the resort and go exploring because I always want to see as much as possible and do all those touristy things.” Favourite Destination: “Dubai is the most unique destination I have visited. Being out in the desert at sunset is a magical experience; you feel like you’re in a storybook.”
Spotlight on Summerside Laura Macdonald, Manager
County Fair Mall 475 Granville Street North - Summerside (902) 436-5213 lmacdonald@maritimetravel.ca
Name: Laura Macdonald, Branch Manager Industry Experience: “I have been selling travel for 25 fun years!” Preferred Resort Activities: “My favourite winter vacation activity is to laze by the pool in the hot sun!” Favourite Destinations: “My favourite destination is inevitably the last place I visited; however, cruises are my new addiction!”
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Heather MacKinnon
County Fair Mall 475 Granville Street North - Summerside (902) 436-5213 hmacinnon@maritimetravel.ca
Name: Heather MacKinnon, Travel Consultant Industry Experience: “I have spent the last five years helping clients enjoy the kind of trips I have enjoyed, along with the kind of service that I would want.” Preferred Resort Activities: Snorkelling, hiking trails, dancing and off-resort local tours. Favourite Destinations: “Anywhere in England or Scotland (where I lived and travelled for three years), as well as Banff, The Rockies and cruising the Caribbean.”
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Our World Wide Wish List
Here’s a sampling of some of the resorts, adventure packages and cruises our counsellors in Prince Edward Island are raving about this season.Take a look—and hurry in to book! Destination: Greek Island-Hopper Holiday with Globus Recommended for you by Larissa Newell, Charlottetown Stunning scenery, sun-soaked beaches, the crystal-clear Aegean Sea, and glorious Greek cuisine are yours to experience on the Globus Greek Island Hopper 10-day tour from Athens to Athens.
Greek Island Hopper
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Destination: Southern Caribbean Cruise with Celebrity Cruises Recommended for you by Leeann MacPhailCantwell, Manager, Charlottetown With their rain forests, volcanoes and elements of both West Indian and French heritages, the islands visited Check out the on a Southern Caribbean Celebrity Cruises all-inclusive deals cruise are nothing short of from Moncton. exotic. Highlights include the Ask for details! tiny island nations of Curacao and Aruba.
Sep 29-Oct 8/18 • 10 days • Land Only • Globus Roundtrip Athens including Mykonos & Santorini A Savings of $100 per couple!
Southern Caribbean Cruise Celebrity Summit
Destination: Portugal’s River of Gold with Viking Cruises Recommended for you by Leeann MacPhailCantwell, Manager, Charlottetown Sandy beaches framed by golden cliffs… deserted islands and rocky coves…terraced vines and whitewashed villages—Southern Portugal and the Algarve is just one of those places that invites fantasies of relaxation amid enchanting Mediterranean surroundings.
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Portugal's River of Gold Viking Torgil
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pp + $108 taxes Inside • Cat 12 • Apr. 14-21/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Celebrity Cruises Roundtrip San Jose including Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Kitts & St. Thomas
Destination: England, Scotland & Wales with Trafalgar Recommended for you by Heather MacKinnon, Summerside “There is a peace and contentment that envelopes you when drive through the British countryside, whether it’s Scotland,
Wales or England itself. Beyond the hustle and bustle of London and Edinburgh, history, art and culture are around every turn.”
Real Britain
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Apr. 21-29/18 • 8 nights • Land Only • Trafalgar Roundtrip London including Cardiff, Liverpool, Edinburgh & York A Savings of $100 per couple!
Destination: Natural Wonders of Costa Rica with Globus Recommended for you by Laura Macdonald, Manager, Summerside “If you’re interested in trying something a little out-of-the box for your next adventure, then Costa Rica is definitely worth a second look. There’s so much to do in this diverse destination, from soothing your troubles in thermal springs, to watching the red lava pour down an active volcano to vegging out on the beach.”
Natural Wonders of Costa Rica
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Sep. 22-30/18 • 9 days • Land Only • Globus Roundtrip Jan Jose including Sarapiqui, Aarenal, Monteverde & Sarchi A Savings of $100 per couple!
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pp, including port fees & taxes Veranda • Cat B • Dec. 4-13/18 • 9 nights • Cruise Only Viking River Cruises Lisbon to Porto including Coimbra, Lamego, Regua, Pinhao, Barca d'Alva, Vega de Terron, Salamanca, Braga & Santiago de Compostela
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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. PEI