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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: PUERTO PLATA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC— IBEROSTAR COSTA DORADA “Honestly, you can never go wrong with this resort. It’s always been a client-favourite. The setting is lovely, the food is consistently good and the staff are great. That works for me!” Recommended for you by Margaret Crowdis, Manager @ Superstore, 125 King Street North Sydney, NS 902-794-7251 mcrowdis@maritimetravel.ca
An elegant resort with comprehensive family friendly activities, the Iberostar Costa Dorada gets consistently good reviews. It enjoys a great location on a lovely stretch of beach with calm waters perfect for swimming.
Iberostar Costa Dorada 4½★
939 319
$ $ Fr Fr
per adult + $453.36 taxes
FAMILY VACATION: CARIBBEAN CRUISE WITH DISNEY CRUISE LINE “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.” Recommended for you by
Jane Hunt
Clayton Park Shopping Center Halifax, NS 902-457-9222 jhunt@maritimetravel.ca
Check out our Recommended Resorts brochures!
Western Caribbean Cruise Disney Magic
133980 36 $ Fr 855 Fr
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per adult + $163.06 taxes
per child + $163.06 taxes Cat. 11B • Inside • Jan. 20/19 • 5 nights • Cruise Only Disney Cruise Line Roundtrip Miami including Grand Cayman & Castaway Cay
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.
per child + $453.36 taxes Direct from Halifax • Apr. 29-May 6/19 • Transat
Snorkelling is a popular family activity here!
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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 Runaway Bay, Jamaica to the legendary beaches of Punta Cana 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: JEWEL RUNAWAY BAY, JAMAICA “I’ve stayed at least six times at this resort and I think that says it all! Love the water park and lazy river feature. You can just park yourself there and enjoy all the amenities from the comfort of your lounger.” Recommended for you by Crystal Burgess, Manager 36 Milltown Blvd. St. Stephen, NB 506-466-3800 cburgess@maritimetravel.ca
FAMILY VACATION: NICKELODEON PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC “In one word—fabulous! I’ve had clients stay here recently and they loved every minute. Great food, a water park right on site, themed family suites and all those sweet and funny Nickelodeon characters everywhere!” Recommended for you by Myranda Miller, Manager Halifax Shopping Centre Halifax, NS 902-455-7856 mmiller@maritimetravel.ca Nickelodeon Punta Cana
Jewel Runaway Bay
Jewel Runaway Bay 4★
$ Fr $ Fr
1675 705
per adult + $520 taxes
per child + $520 taxes Direct from Moncton • Apr. 28-May 5/19 • Sunwing
A pristine beachfront location amid lush foliage and scenic views set the scene for a pampered family escape. The on-site water park is a destination in itself, with fun for all ages and water-soaked activities from the tame to the heart-pounding.
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Nickelodeon Punta Cana 5★
$ $ Fr Fr
200564 104564
per adult + $453.36 taxes
per child + $453.36 taxes Direct from Halifax • Feb. 19-26/19 • Transat A Savings of $100 per couple!
This upscale and unique resort offers 208 spacious suites, along with gourmet dining, activities and amenities for all ages. It’s time to play! Kids love the superinteractive SpongeBob Squarepants show!
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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 Adrienne Benoit, Manager Bridgewater Mall Bridgewater, NS 902-543-2481 abenoit@maritimetravel.ca Crown Paradisus Club
Crown Paradisus Club 4½★
1285 335
$ $ Fr Fr
per adult + $440 taxes
deposit Price Drop Plus And › A reduced › OurGuarantee › Option › more! of only $100 upgrade South packages include Flights, transfers, 7 nights all inclusive resort
per child + $440 taxes Direct from Halifax • Jan. 20-27/19 • Sunwing
Cayo Santa Maria
Jamaica
Valentin Perla Blanca 4 1/2★ Adults Only 18+ Deluxe Garden View Silver Club Feb 15, 22 | + $362 txs/fees Halifax departures
Royal Decameron Montego Beach 4★ Ocean View Room Feb 17, 24 | + $481 txs/fees Halifax departures
Riviera Maya
Punta Cana
Allegro Playacar 4★ Mar 21, 28 + $401 txs/fees Moncton departures
Occidental Punta Cana 4 1/2★ Superior Room Preference Club Feb 22 | + $447 txs/fees Moncton departure
1159
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Comfortable and spacious, this beachfront resort is a great choice for active families and friends. A resort for all ages—Crown Paradise Club has two tower sections, one for adults only and the other exclusively for families.
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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 Roxanne Gadbois, Maritime Travel counsellor, Champlain Place, Dieppe, NB. 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
Roxanne. “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
Roxanne Gadbois
Champlain Place Dieppe, NB 506-858-0045 rgadbois@maritimetravel.ca
$
244
per night + $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.
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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.
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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 Laura Macdonald, Manager, Maritime Travel, Summerside, PE. “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.”
“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 Laura Macdonald, Manager County Fair Mall Summerside, PE 902-436-5213 lmacdonald@maritimetravel.ca
Deborah Best
Western Caribbean Cruise Symphony of the Seas
1181 $ Fr 651 Fr
$
per adult + $115 taxes
per child + $115 taxes
Check out our Recommended Resorts and Cruising Guide brochures!
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FAMILY CRUISE VACATION: EASTERN CARIBBEAN WITH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
Cat. 3V • Inside • Nov. 9/18 • 4 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Miami including Cozumel
BOGO 50% OFF!
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.
Recommended for you by 4 Forest Hills Parkway Cole Harbour - Dartmouth, NS 902-435-0220 dbest@maritimetravel.ca
Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norwegian Bliss
113670 21 $ Fr 534 Fr
$
per adult + $324.75 taxes
per child + $324.75 taxes Cat. IX • Inside • Dec. 1/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Norwegian Cruise Line Roundtrip Miami including St. Thomas, Tortola & Nassau
Newcomer to the NCL fleet, the Bliss is home to the largest racetrack at sea!
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