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Best Beach Retreats—Our Favourite Hideaways
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hen is an all-inclusive beach getaway not just an allinclusive beach getaway? When it’s the one that’s tailored just to you. “It’s just the right stretch of beach… the perfect ambience, the à-la-carte cuisines you love most, the activities you enjoy most,” says Natasha Koenig, Maritime Travel counsellor, Kelowna. “In short, the one that suits you to a tee.” Here are just a few of our recommendations for some of the most amazing beaches in the world, perfectly matched with luxurious all-inclusive resorts designed for both romance and fun.
BEACH RETREAT: BEACHES NEGRIL, SEVEN MILE BEACH, JAMAICA
“Seven Mile Beach is one of the top-rated beaches in the world and Beaches Negril is situated on one of its nicest stretches. This gorgeous resort is one of those special places that appeals as much to adults as to kids.”
Beaches Negril
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Natasha Koenig
Mill Creek Crossing 109-1912 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC 250-860-0633 nkoenig@maritimetravel.ca
Voted many times over as one of the top beaches in the world, Negril’s Seven-Mile beach is legendary for its spectacular sunsets, silky white sands and sparkling turquoise waters.
Beaches Negril
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Get great rates with a minimum 3-night Wild Card stay package at select Paradisus Playa del Carmen Resorts in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The WestJet Vacations Wild Card stay adds a splash of mysterious fun to your next vacation. With the wild card, you won’t know which resort you’ll be staying at until five days prior to your arrival. You’re a guest who is flexible about spending your vacations at one of two Paradisus Playa del Carmen Resorts in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. No matter which hotel hosts your stay, you’ll have a great vacation. And, you’ll get it for a great price when you book a WestJet Vacations Wild Card stay package. A WestJet Vacations representative will contact you by email to advise you of the Paradisus Playa del Carmen Resort you will be enjoying your vacation at. Please note that if your reservation is booked less than 5 days prior to arrival, you will be notified within 48 hours. Photo: Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla
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Book by: December 15, 2019 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: July 29, 2018 - December 22, 2019 Participating Hotel: Paradisus Playa del Carmen Wild Card Stay, Riviera Maya - all inclusive «««««
Advance booking required. Non-refundable and non-transferable. Offer limited and subject to availability. Offer subject to change and expire without notice. New bookings only. Not valid on group bookings. Other restrictions may apply. Book a WestJet Vacations Wild Card stay package to receive this offer. Airport transfers to/from the hotel are included. A minimum 3-night stay is required. Blackout dates may apply. This offer may not be combined with any other offer. Valid on select room types. A WestJet Vacations representative will contact you by email to advise you of the Paradisus Playa del Carmen Resort you will be enjoying your vacation at. Please note that if your reservation is booked less than 5 days prior to arrival, you will be notified within 48 hours. 1Once you have booked the WestJet Vacations Wild Card stay package you will be assigned to either the Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla or Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmerelda in the Riviera Maya. Please note that the room category at either resort will be their lead in room type: Paradisus Junior Suite. Quebec licensee. Ontario travel agents are covered by TICO. Mailing address: 6085 Midfield Road, Toronto ON L5P 1A2. TICO registration number: 50018683.
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BEACH RETREAT: GRAND HYATT KAUAI RESORT & SPA, HAWAII
“A lovely beach and impeccable service—you have arrived! I recommend this resort to couples looking for a romantic getaway in elegant surroundings.”
“A beautiful resort surrounded by tropical gardens and in the most fabulous beachfront setting.”
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Diane Grant
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LeAnn Marutkyn
@ Hudson’s Bay 6631 Island Hwy - Nanaimo, BC 250-390-3166 dgrant@maritimetravel.ca
921 - 3rd Avenue S Lethbridge, AB 403-329-3373 lmarutkyn@maritimetravel.ca Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun
Grand Hyatt Kauai
BEACH RETREAT: THE ROYAL PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO “This is an absolutely beautiful resort. I would return again in a heartbeat and have no hesitation recommending it to clients. The staff are lovely and the service is top-notch. It’s located on a pretty stretch of beautiful white sandy beach.” Recommended for you by
Leana Anderson
Suite 2 6233 - 200th Street Langley, BC 604-533-5305 landerson@maritimetravel.ca The Royal Playa Del Carmen
Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun 5★
Grand Hyatt Kauai 4½★
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Regularly groomed and well maintained, the compact stretch of beach, where Secrets Capri is situated, is a calm oasis of warm azure waters and soft white sand.
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Known as the ‘Garden Isle’ for its green, lush mountains and pristine, sculpted coast, Kauai is the fourthlargest Hawaiian island and a magnet for discerning ‘beachies.’ The most popular beach on the island is Poipu Beach, a series of golden crescents of sand.
The Royal Playa Del Carmen 5★
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With a picture-perfect location at the end of Playa del Carmen’s main shopping street and yet on a pretty stretch of beach, the all-suite Royal in Playa del Carmen is the perfect choice for adult couples and friends, who want lavish surroundings and a good beach.
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BEACH RETREAT: SECRETS CAPRI, MAYAN RIVIERA, MEXICO
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CRUISE ADVENTURE: 7-DAY MEXICAN RIVIERA WITH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE Mexico’ s Pacific Coast ports are not only completely different from anything you will experience on a Caribbean cruise, they’re also distinctly different from each other. The Mexican Riviera is a year-round itinerary with balmy temperatures for the most part.
“Want to experience some Pacific beach culture? The Mexican Riviera awaits! I love Mexico and I love to cruise, so this is the perfect itinerary in my opinion. You’ll love such seafront towns as Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan, where you can enjoy wonderful shore excursions like deep sea fishing, golf and hiking.” Recommended for you by
Tracey Bird
Unit 107, Uptown 3571 Blanshard Street Victoria, BC 250-220-8011 tbird@maritimetravel.ca
Mexican Riviera Cruise Norwegian Star
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CRUISE ADVENTURE: ANDES AND SOUTH AMERICA WITH PRINCESS CRUISES For seasoned travellers looking for an off-the-charts adventure, a cruise to South America—the very tip of the Southern Hemisphere—delivers a cornucopia of adventures in Chile, Argentina, Brazil and points South. “If you’re looking to be WOWed, then cruising South America is the way to go. Whether it’s Buenos Aires, the Antarctic Peninsula or the South Shetland Islands, the experience is life-altering!” Recommended for you by
Nicholas Howard
714 Park Royal North West Vancouver, BC 604-922-9683 nhoward@maritimetravel.ca
Andes & South America Cruise Star Princess
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The scent of gingerbread and mulled wine…the sight of twinkling white lights…the sound of children singing ancient carols. Come late November, the tiny villages and sparkling cities that dot the Rhine, Rhone and Danube rivers come alive in a way that gives a whole new twist on Christmas shopping. And the magic doesn’t end once you’re back onboard your floating boutique hotel. Attentive but relaxed service, fine food and drink and little festive touches create an experience that will last a lifetime.
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“The river cruise I took for the Christmas markets was magical, amazing, historic and enlightening to say the least. I can’t wait to return. I’d go every year, if I could.” Recommended for you by
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Clearbrook Town Square Abbotsford, BC 604-746-4041 spicard@maritimetravel.ca South packages include Flights, transfers, 7 nights all inclusive resort
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Woo-hoo! Las Vegas is Calling!
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t’s time to slide into your party shoes and hit the Strip—the most famous boulevard in the world. “I was amazed by Vegas,” says Michelle Brezina, Kamloops. “There’s such a huge array of choices for dining, entertainment and shopping. It’s so much more than a gambling destination and there are accommodations to fit everyone’s taste and budget.” Not sure where to begin? Look no further than our very own Maritime Travel Recommended Resorts in Las Vegas brochure, featuring hand-picked properties personally visited by our own travel consultants. Here are just two of their recommendations to help get you started.
THE VENETIAN
THE BELLAGIO HOTEL
Experience Italy in the heart of the Strip in this lavish Italian-themed all-suite casino hotel complete with artificial canals offering gondola rides.
The 26-storey Bellagio serves up non-stop shopping, spectacular stage shows, a renowned casino and endless entertainment. Highlights include a custom-built showroom for Cirque de Soleil, several outdoor pools, a botanical conservatory and a fine art gallery.
The Venetian 5★
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Bellagio 5★
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Recommended for you by
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Columbia Place, Unit 210 1210 Summit Drive Kamloops, BC mbrezina@maritimetravel.ca
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New! BRITAIN UNCOVERED 12 days | roundtrip from London | WAS: $3,569 | NOW: $3,162† CAD Based on May 18 & September 21, 2019 departures
London; Stonehenge; Ilminster; Exeter—Cornwall; Bath; Cardiff, Wales; Tintern; Cotswolds, England; Stratford-Upon-Avon; Warwick; Shrewsbury; Liverpool; Lake District; Gretna Green, Scotland; Glasgow; Fort William; Culloden Moor; Inverness; Pitlochry; St. Andrews; Edinburgh New! HIDDEN TREASURES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND 6 days | roundtrip from London | WAS: $2,049 | NOW: $1,794† CAD Based on May 7 & October 1, 2019 departures
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London; Oxford; Stratford-Upon-Avon; Cotswolds; Bath; Isle of Wight; Southampton; Salisbury; Stonehenge; London
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELLOR! OTHER APPLICABLE BRITAIN VACATIONS AVAILABLE, PLEASE INQUIRE. †Featured prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated, include all taxes, and reflect the Globus 10% discount and the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Early Booking discount. Flights and travel insurance are additional. *Book and deposit a 2019 Globus Europe vacation (excluding 2020 Oberammergau and 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) 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 2019 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 select Globus family of brands vacation packages of 7 land days or longer (excluding Cosmos Lite and Escapes by Globus), with a minimum value of $1,000 per person before taxes, booked and deposited between September 1 and November 30, 2018 for travel in 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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Going Solo—our top picks for independent travellers Recommended for you by Carla Nelson, Manager 1001 Baker St. Cranbrook, BC 250-489-4788 cnelson@maritimetravel.ca
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ravelling by yourself doesn’t mean you have to go it alone— unless, of course, that’s what you’re looking for. “In my experience, solo travel is all about experiencing a destination on your own terms,” says Carla Nelson, Manager, Maritime Travel, Cranbrook. “You can head for a sun-drenched all-inclusive and relax on a beach, go snorkelling among the coral reefs or read by the pool—the choice is all yours.” Beyond the beach, there are loads of adventurous coach tours, cruises and tailor-made holidays for solo travellers to check out. At Maritime Travel, we’ve partnered with some of our favourite suppliers to create a bucket list of options for solo escapes to sunny all-inclusives, destination-rich global adventures, cruise holidays and more. Visit www.maritimetravel.ca/ solo-travel to check out our Maritime Travel solo travel page. In the meantime, here are some of our top picks.
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CRUISING SOLO WITH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE (NCL) NCL offers independent travellers some super savings on singleoccupancy staterooms. Benefits include: • Voted Porthole Magazine’s Best Cruise Line for Solo Travellers 5 years in a row • Reduced single supplement fee on select sailings • Studio Staterooms and Studio Lounge for solo cruises • Plenty of onboard activities for singles to meet one another (if you want!)
Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norwegian Bliss
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ESCORTED ESCAPADES FOR INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS WITH G ADVENTURES Travel Solo, but never alone! G Adventures offers solo travellers the comfort of travelling with a group of like-minded people, many travelling solo. With no single supplement fee and plenty of freedom during trips, as well as a Chief Experience Officer, who travels with the group and offers local insight, G Adventures offers many benefits to solo travellers. • No single supplement fees • “My own room” option if you don’t want to share
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