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Exclusive offer: Save up to $470 per room, per stay at Barceló Maya Grand Resort with a minimum 7-night stay in a Superior room. Save up to $470 per room, per stay at Barceló Maya Grand Resort with a minimum 7-night stay in a Superior room. Book by: September 30, 2018 Travel: November 1 - December 22, 2018 Participating Hotel: Barceló Maya Grand Resort, Riviera Maya ««««+
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Let’s Go, Now! Choose between two fabulous family flings—or do them both!
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ooking for ideas for a great group getaway? Let the experts at Maritime Travel help you on your way. Here are just two of our tried and tested family vacation styles—one on land, the other by sea. And we have dozens more in store!
FAMILY VACATION: CANCUN, MEXICO—DREAMS RIVIERA CANCUN “Nine gourmet restaurants, a lavish full-service spa and really great kids programming keep every member of your group in vacation mode. It certainly worked for my gang!”
Dreams Riviera Cancun 5★
2389 559
Recommended for you by Jennifer Pitts, Manager 123 Guildwood Parkway, Unit 110A Guildwood-Scarborough, ON 416-264-3211 jpitts@maritimetravel.ca
150286 42 $ Fr 1018 Fr
An elegant resort with comprehensive family friendly activities and a wonderful location on a stretch of white-sand beach, Dreams Riviera Cancun gets consistently good reviews.
$ $ Fr
“For the definitive family getaway, nothing beats a Disney cruise. There’s simply so much fun and entertainment for both kids and the young-at-heart (by which I mean the rest of us!). The onboard service is outstanding and each of the many dining venues is an experience in itself.”
Check out our Recommended Resorts brochures!
Western Caribbean Cruise Disney Magic
Recommended for you by Tracy Bertrand, Manager 222 Bell Boulevard Belleville, ON 613-902-0172 tbertrand@maritimetravel.ca
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FAMILY VACATION: CARIBBEAN CRUISE WITH DISNEY CRUISE LINE
per adult Includes $404.37 pp taxes
per child Includes $404.37 pp taxes Direct from Toronto • Apr. 3-10/19 • Transat Receive 18,969 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
$
per adult, Includes $163.06 pp taxes
per child, Includes $163.06 pp taxes Cat. 11B • Inside • Jan. 20/19 • 5 nights • Cruise Only Disney Cruise Line Roundtrip Miami including Grand Cayman & Castaway Cay Receive 2,679 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Best on-board attraction? The Aquaduck water slide! This wet and wonderful ride wends its way around the ship and provides just the right amount of excitement—not too fast and not too slow.
The Explorer’s Club really raises the bar on kids’ entertainment, with weekly beach campouts and other innovative adventures.
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Bring on the Fam Jam! Because hand-picked holidays for families are our specialty at Maritime Travel
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rom Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba to the legendary beaches of Mexico’s Mayan Riviera and beyond, this year’s direct sun destinations have something for every style of family escape. But choosing just the right resort for your gang can be daunting. Location, rooms, food, ambiance, activities…there’s so much to consider. At Maritime Travel, we don’t take that decision lightly. In fact, we have our own program of recommended resorts for families in Cuba, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and more. All of the properties featured in the Maritime Travel Recommended Resorts for Families brochure have been hand-picked by our travel counsellors. Our agents have personally visited each of these resorts and have deemed them worthy of the “Counsellor’s Choice” seal of approval. Here’s a sneak peek at some of our top picks for families.
FAMILY VACATION: NOW AMBER PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO “Countless family-oriented activities, as well as complimentary green fees at nearby championship golf courses are the icing on the cake at this lovely resort!” Recommended for you by Jennifer Jackson, Manager @ Hudson’s Bay Polo Park Shopping Ctr. Winnipeg, MB 204-982-2999 jjackson@maritimetravel.ca
FAMILY VACATION: HOTEL PLAYA CAYO SANTA MARIA, CUBA “Be active or relax—it’s your choice at this lovely island-resort that caters to both couples and families. Four infinity pools, lots of recreational activities and great entertainment are yours to enjoy!” Recommended for you by Marina Banozic, Manager Rainbow Centre - 40 Elm St. Sudbury, ON 705-675-1977 mbanozic@maritimetravel.ca Hotel Playa Cayo Santa Maria
Now Amber Puerto Vallarta
Now Amber Puerto Vallarta 5★
$ $ Fr Fr
268016 82016
per adult, Includes $421.16 pp taxes
per child, Includes $421.16 pp taxes Direct from Winnipeg • Jan. 21-28/19 • Transat Receive 19,518 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Lavish accommodations and luxurious amenities set the scene for a pampered family escape at Now Amber Puerto Vallarta. Bring your picky eaters— lots of food choices at the buffet!
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Hotel Playa Cayo Santa Maria 4½★
$ $ Fr Fr
1049 829
per adult Includes $357.62 pp taxes
per child Includes $357.62 pp taxes Direct from Toronto • Jan. 11-18/19 • Transat Receive 1,382 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
This charming and unique resort enjoys a fabulous location directly on the beautiful beaches of Cayo Santa Maria. Refreshments for all— adults can quench their thirst at the beer garden, and everyone can chill out at the ice cream parlour.
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“I’ve sent many families to this resort and have received nothing but positive feedback. The kids program—aboard an actual pirate ship—is a huge hit and there’s loads for adults to enjoy, too.”
Your South getaway awaits
Recommended for you by
Jane Kojavakian
Pointe-Claire (QC) @ Hudson’s Bay - Fairview Mall 514-697-2225 jkojavakian@maritimetravel.ca Crown Paradisus Club
Crown Paradisus Club 4½★
$ $ Fr Fr
1489 639
per adult Includes $462.07 pp taxes
South packages include Flights, transfers, 7 nights all inclusive resort
per child Includes $462.07 pp taxes Direct from Montreal • Apr. 28-May 5/19 • Air Canada Vacations
Riviera Maya
Jamaica
Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach Hotel & Spa 4 1/2★ Junior Suite Le Mirage Dec 6, 13 | taxes & fees included Toronto departures
Holiday Inn Resort Montego Bay 4★ Dec 8, 9 taxes & fees included Toronto departures
Punta Cana
Cayo Coco
Sirenis Tropical Suites Casino & Aquagames 4 1/2★ Junior Suite Deluxe Le Mirage Jan 17, 24 | + $447 txs/fees Winnipeg departures
Pestana Cayo Coco 4★ Dec 20 taxes & fees included Ottawa departure
1299
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A Savings of $100 per couple!
Receive 2,053 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Comfortable and spacious, this beachfront resort is a great choice for active families and friends.
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1459
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A resort for all ages—Crown Paradise Club has two tower sections, one for adults only and the other exclusively for families.
1329
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Maritime Travel Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points Offer: Book by Nov 30, 2018, for travel from Nov 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019 and receive 15,000 Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points per couple (7,500 Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points per person) on all 7 night or longer Transat South, Florida and Cruise Packages over $1000 per person before taxes. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion. Not applicable on air only, groups, child rates and last minute bookings (21 days prior to departure). Flights are from Ottawa, Toronto and Winnipeg 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. Toronto and Ottawa prices include applicable taxes & fees. Winnipeg package taxes & fees are extra and noted above. Travel Agency fees may apply. 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 offi ces at 191 The West Mall, Suite 800, Etobicoke, ON M9C 5K8 and in British Columbia (Reg #2454) with offices at 2175 West 41st Ave Vancouver, BC, V6M 1Z6. †
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FAMILY VACATION: CROWN PARADISE CLUB, CANCUN, MEXICO
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Family-Sized Florida Escapes—Here’s How
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veryone in their own bedroom… Fun family moments relaxing by the pool or sharing a meal… Plenty of space to relax and unwind after jam-packed days at the theme parks. “The best home base for enjoying everything the Sunshine State has to offer has to be our Maritime Travel hand-picked holiday homes with private pool and space for everyone,” says Tracy Bylow, Manager, Maritime Travel, East Gwillimbury/Newmarket. A typical four-bedroom holiday home in the Orlando area sleeps up to eight people comfortably. Five-, six- or even seven-bedroom homes are great for groups of 10 or more. “We’ve been specializing in vacation homes and condos for years,” says Tracy. “In fact, Maritime Travel is the
only agency around where you can choose an exact community or an exact home— so you know exactly what you’re getting.”
Windsor Hills
FEATURED FLORIDA COMMUNITY: WINDSOR HILLS 4-Bedroom Holiday Home Windsor Hills 5★
Recommended for you by Tracy Bylow, Manager 18275 Yonge Street East Gwillimbury, ON 905-853-6224 tbylow@maritimetravel.ca
Just two miles from the entrance to Walt Disney World Resort, this is a beautiful five-star gated community complete with its own water park and club house. Drive to Disney or take advantage of the Windsor Hills theme park shuttle.
$
27733
per night, Includes $33.33 taxes/night Land Only • Based on 7 night stay • Apr. 30/19 • Holiday Escapes Pool Heat + $392 per week Damage Protection Insurance Waiver is extra. Receive 1,794 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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NATURAL WONDERS OF COSTA RICA 9 days | roundtrip from San José | WAS: $2,739 | NOW: $2,415† CAD Based on January 19 – December 7, 2019 departures
San José–Cariari–Tortuguero National Park–Sarapiqui–Arenal– Monteverde–Sarchi–San José
Other applicable vacations available, please inquire.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELLOR! Featured price is per person, in Canadian dollars, land only, based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated, includes all taxes, and reflects the Globus 10% discount and the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Early Booking promo discount. Flights and travel insurance are additional. *Book and deposit a 2018 Globus South & Central America vacation (excluding Escapes by Globus) to save 10% per person on the land-only portion of the core tour not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes, fees, tips or supplements. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 6 and November 27, 2018 for travel in 2019. Offer not valid with any other offer except the Welcome Back credit (if applicable), air credit and the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Early Booking offer. Not applicable to custom tours. Discount will apply to individual members of groups adding a name and non-refundable per person deposit WITHIN the promo window. Not applicable on TBA space. Applies to new 2018 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. The Maritime Travel Fall Early Booking 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 September 1 and November 30, 2018 for travel in 2018 or 2019. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Additional restrictions may apply; see your Maritime Travel agent for details. TICO#1893755/50015835
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‘Me, too’ Cruises for Families—our top picks
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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 Anne Routhier, Manager, Maritime Travel, Cataraqui Centre. “Today’s cruise lines have really gone all out to cater to families and multigenerational groups, with many of them offering an impressive array of entertainment and programming geared specifically to that market.” Here’s a peak at some of our favourites.
FAMILY CRUISE VACATION: WESTERN CARIBBEAN ABOARD SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS “Royal Caribbean is my all-time favourite for familyfocused cruise vacations. The entertainment is incredible and the dining is flexible and innovative. These megaships have all the bells and whistles including multiple pools, rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks and 3-D theatres. And that’s before you even look at the destination-rich shore excursions on offer.” Recommended for you by Anne Routhier, Manager Cataraqui Centre 945 Gardiners Road Kingston, ON 613-389-8170 arouthier@maritimetravel.ca
Western Caribbean Cruise Symphony of the Seas
1296 $ Fr 766 Fr Check out our Recommended Resorts and Cruising Guide brochures!
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per adult, Includes $115 pp taxes
per child, Includes $115 pp taxes Cat. 3V • Inside • Nov. 9/18 • 4 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Miami including Cozumel
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Receive 2,362 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
The newest ship in the RCI fleet, Symphony of the Seas has all the attractions your family could ever want, including in-the-dark laser-tag, and twin Flowrider surf simulators, to name just two.
FAMILY CRUISE VACATION: EASTERN CARIBBEAN WITH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE “Norwegian’s flexible “freestyle cruising” approach has lots of family appeal. The newer ships have abundant family friendly activities and spaces where they can spend more quality time together onboard. Popular activities include rock-climbing and rappelling walls, bowling lanes and expansive water park areas.” Recommended for you by Chrissy Rozon, Manager Cornwall Square Mall 1 Water St E Unit T14A Cornwall, ON 613-933-8720 crozon@maritimetravel.ca
Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norwegian Bliss
146145 96 $ Fr 858 Fr
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per adult, Includes $324.75 pp taxes
per child, Includes $324.75 pp taxes Cat. IX • Inside • Dec. 1/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Norwegian Cruise Line Roundtrip Miami including St. Thomas, Tortola & Nassau Receive 2,273 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Newcomer to the NCL fleet, the Bliss is home to the largest racetrack at sea!
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