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YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE NOVEMBER 10, 2018
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Mad for Mexico!
Beach bliss, bold adventure, budget breaks—take your pick, or do it all this winter
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he mystery of ancient civilizations…the tart taste of chilled Margaritas…the spice of sizzling fajitas…the intoxicating rhythms of salsa music…the allure of glittering five-star resorts. Mexico’s diverse charms are as legendary as the pyramids that dot its lush landscape. From the Caribbean charisma of Cancun and the Riviera Maya to the east, to the mountains and golden sands of Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos and Huatulco to the west, Mexico’s varied charms combine to entice thousands of Canadians to flock to its shores each year. “I love selling Mexico,” Sally Heinrick, Manager, Maritime Travel, Kelowna, BC. “Truthfully, the quality of the resorts—whether on the Pacific coast or the Riviera Maya—means that my customers are assured of a fabulous vacation every time. That’s what sets this destination apart. My colleagues and I have also visited the resorts we recommend, so we sell this destination with confidence.” On the Pacific coast, Puerto Vallarta’s lush mountains cloaked in palm trees give way to vast, golden beaches, while the colonial charms and creature comforts of Los Cabos and Huatulco keep Canadians coming back year after year. Here are just three of our top recommendations, from budget friendly to high-end luxe.
LOS CABOS—SECRETS PUERTO LOS CABOS GOLF & SPA RESORT
HUATULCO—LAS BRISAS HUATULCO
“You simply can’t go wrong with Secrets Resorts, and Secrets Puerto Los Cabos is no exception. I’ve had clients stay here and they all consistently rave about the quality of the food, the excellent service and the attention to detail at every level. The perfect choice for a romantic getaway.”
“Oh, my! This resort is all about ocean vistas, glorious sunrises and beautiful beachfront walks. It’s set up to resemble a small village with four distinct areas and it boasts its own coral reef, as well as four private beaches. There are lots of activities for both couples and families.”
Recommended for you by Sally Heinrick, Manager Mill Creek Crossing 109-1912 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC 250-860-0633 sheinrick@maritimetravel.ca
Recommended for you by Alison Weisbeck, Manager Beddington Towne Centre Calgary, AB 403-265-6143 aweisbeck@maritimetravel.ca
Secrets Puerto Los Cabos 4½H
$ Fr
1765
pp + $430 taxes From Kelowna via Calgary • Jan. 5-12/19 • Sunwing — Extras only from — Receive 3,530 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
When in Los Cabos, many visitors make time to go beyond the confines of their beautiful resort to explore the surrounding town of San Jose del Cabo, which is rich in Mexican culture and history. It is also a great place to pick up some wonderful folk art and handcrafts.
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Las Brisas Huatulco 4½H
Fr
$
1415
pp + $440 taxes From Victoria • Jan. 22-29/19 • Sunwing — Extras only from — Receive 2,830 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Perched above the shores of Tanglounda Bay, Las Brisas Huatulco is intertwined among 50 acres of wild, lush terrain. It’s all about the views at this striking resort with its mature palms and ocean vistas.
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“You’ll love the beach! The whole Barceló complex of five hotels has undergone an immense renovation and the results are awesome! Great location, too!”
Your South getaway awaits
Recommended for you by
Christine Aske
714 Park Royal North West Vancouver, BC 604-922-9683 caske@maritimetravel.ca
Barceló Maya Grand Resort 4½H
1479 $ Fr 859
$ Fr
deposit Price Drop Plus And › A reduced › OurGuarantee › Option › more! of only $100 upgrade
per adult + $388.48 taxes
per child + $388.48 taxes Direct from Vancouver • Jan. 9-16/19 • Transat — Extras only from — Receive 17,958 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Newly renovated, this resort offers more choices of restaurants and bars, plus a brand-new water park, all within an amenity-packed five-hotel complex.
South packages include Flights, transfers, 7 nights all inclusive resort
Riviera Nayarit
Riviera Maya
Grand Marival & Suites Nuevo Vallarta Grand Selection 4 1/2★ Grand Room Mar 7, 14 | + $400 txs/fees Edmonton departures
Grand Bahia Principe Coba 4 1/2★ Junior Suite Superior Royal Golden Feb 4, 8 + $399 txs/fees Calgary departures
Cayo Coco
Punta Cana
Meliá Jardines del Rey 4★ Room Elegance Club Mar 18 | + $359 txs/fees Vancouver departure
Be Live Collection Punta Cana 4★ Feb 11 | + $451 txs/fees Vancouver departure
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Check out our Recommended Resorts brochures!
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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 Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton 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. Taxes and 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 British Columbia (Reg #2454) with offices at 2175 West 41st Ave Vancouver, BC, V6M 1Z6.
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MAYAN RIVIERA—BARCELÓ MAYA GRAND RESORT
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Melia Marina Varadero 4½★
Fr
1559
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pp + $199.45 taxes
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Price is per person, based on double occupancy, and is subject to availability at time of booking. Taxes are extra.
OFFER EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 18!
FLY FREE on select 2019
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MORE IN VIEW, MORE TO DO. NEW! ACTIVE DISCOVERY ON THE RHÔNE 8 days from Arles to Lyon | Aboard the Avalon Poetry II® $4,702* | Based on August 6, 2019 departure Arles (embarkation), Port-Saint-Louis, Avignon, Viviers, Tain l’Hermitage/Tournon, Lyon (disembarkation)
ACTIVE DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE 8 days from Amsterdam to Mainz | Aboard the Avalon PanoramaSM $4,359* | Based on May 11, 2019 departure Amsterdam (embarkation), Xanten, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Bonn, Engers, Koblenz, Boppard, Rhine Gorge, Rüdesheim, Eltville, Mainz (disembarkation) Other applicable 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, based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated, include all taxes and port charges, and reflect the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Early Booking promo discount. Travel insurance is additional. *Book a select 2019 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruise to receive free round-trip economy class trans-Atlantic air from YYZ, YUL, YOW, YYC & YVR. Other gateway cities available for $299/ person additional (inclusive of taxes/fees). Free air offer is based on lowest-priced economy class Flex airfare available for booking at time of reservation and scheduled to coincide with cruise itinerary; pre-assigned airline seats are limited and may not be available on all air segments. Alternate schedules may be available at an additional cost. Quotes available online or by calling a Travel Professional. Limited to new bookings for Canada originating travellers and economy class Flex air tickets; must be booked & under deposit between August 29 and December 18, 2018. Offer does not apply to instant purchase air and group air contracts. Offer is combinable only with the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Early Booking promo and the Welcome Back Credit, if applicable. Not applicable on Royal Suites. Promotional discounts do not carry forward on voluntarily changed air bookings; other promotions at time of change may be available. Once ticketed, air reservations subject to change/cancellation penalties of between $300 per ticket and 100% of ticket value. Changes to ticketed air reservations (including itineraries involving free round-trip trans-Atlantic air) also subject to airfare differentials between originally ticketed air itinerary and re-ticketed air itinerary. Additional airline baggage fees may apply; visit www.iflybags.com for details. Air schedules are available approximately 330 days prior to return travel date. Flight schedules, routings and air carriers are at the discretion of Globus family of brands. 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. 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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Introducing some of our own graciously escorted vacations
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he land and seascapes of Europe, Africa and the South Pacific are some of the most dreamed about destinations in the world. Truly magical experiences unfold when you explore them with a wonderful escort who has a passion for these places. Many of our friendly, knowledgeable counsellors put together and escort their own group getaways to some of their favourite places. We also work with our industry partners to offer customized tours that focus on destination-rich experiences or trips themed around a favourite activity such as music or wine-tasting. Regardless, guests can count on a specialized group adventure, wonderful hospitality, lots of free time, and most importantly, a worry-free experience of a lifetime. Here are just two specialty tours on offer right now from two of our counsellors and Maritime Travel branches. Visit www.maritimetravel.ca for a list of all our Small Group and Specialty Tours. There are currently almost two dozen. Full details and itineraries are available on the site. Or contact any Maritime Travel counsellor.
SMALL GROUP TOUR: 10-NIGHT NORTHBOUND FALL FOLIAGE CRUISE, NEW YORK TO QUEBEC CITY
SMALL GROUP TOUR: GRAND CIRCLE TOUR OF IRELAND
June 22-July 6, 2019 Book by November 30th!
September 27-October 7, 2019 Book by November 30th!
Escorted by
Sue Chisholm, Manager Sullivan Square Centre 110 - 15375 No. 10 Highway Surrey, BC 604-575-5044 schisholm@maritimetravel.ca
Escorted by
Toreen Flesher
Clearbrook Town Square Abbotsford, BC 604-746-4041 tflesher@maritimetravel.ca
Join Maritime Travel counsellor and cruise expert Toreen Flesher on this fabulous 10-night Fall Foliage cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas. Eastern Seaboard ports of call include Maine, New Jersey, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Quebec, with in-port excursions to all the top attractions. The ultimate in comfort and luxury and with a staff that’s available 24/7, Adventure of the Seas has it all!
10-Night Fall Foliage Northbound Cruise Adventure of the Seas
Fr
$
1289
pp + $ 235 taxes
Cat. 6V Inside • Sept. 27/19 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International New Jersey to Quebec City including Bar Harbor, Portland, Saint John, Halifax & Charlottetown
Join our very own Ireland specialist and branch manager Sue Chisholm on this enchanting Grand Circle tour around the entire perimeter of the Emerald Isle. From the fashionable streets of Dublin, to the magical Blarney Stone, the Giant’s Causeway, and everything in between, Sue’s exclusive smallgroup (maximum 20 guests) adventure hits all the highlights. This two-week vacation has many inclusions, from accommodations to guided excursions, lots of dinners and more. Ask for details!
Grand Circle Tour of Ireland
Fr
$
3899 pp
June 22-July 6/19 • Land Only • Royal Irish Tours Roundtrip Dublin including Belfast, Donegal, Westport, Bunratty, Killarney & Kilkenny — — Extras only from Receive 7,798 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
— Extras only from — Receive 2,578 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Limited time offer applicable to new bookings made while supplies last for select packages and departure dates. Savings of up to 30% were calculated comparing current price to originally published rate applicable to select hotels, destinations and departures dates. Seats are subject to availability and are capacity controlled. Flights are with Sunwing Airlines, Travel Service and TUI Airways. Offer is subject to change or can be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. For details on Best Price Guarantee and full booking terms and conditions visit Sunwing.ca. 27 Fasken Drive Toronto. Ont. M9W 1K6 Reg# 2476582 | 11102018 SW_MaritimeTravel_7.5x2.5_10162018.indd 1
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Receive every sixth night free at Couples Resorts in Jamaica. Enjoy a romantic getaway at one of four luxury all-inclusive Couples Resorts in Jamaica. Book a minimum six night stay at Couples Swept Away, Couples Negril, Couples Sans Souci or Couples Tower Isle and receive every sixth night free. Book by: December 21, 2018 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: Now - December 24, 2018 Select a participating hotel to book:
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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. A minimum 6-night stay is required. Airport transfers to/from the hotel are included. Offer is applicable to all room categories. 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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Deck the Holidays— With Festive Cruises!
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nstead of shovelling snow, spending backbreaking hours in the kitchen, or trying to coordinate designated drivers to get the gang to (and from) all those festive parties, you could be celebrating on a relaxing warm-weather cruise,” says Janice Frioult, Maritime Travel counsellor, Cranbrook. “It’s really a nobrainer when you think about it!” Cruising during the holiday season is a very different experience from the typical week-long Caribbean cruise, according to Janice. “You’ll enjoy wonderful multi-course holiday meals prepared by professional chefs, as well as numerous festive celebrations featuring lots of egg nog, dancing and Christmas-crafting. The cruise lines— and the onboard staff—really get into the spirit in a way that goes far beyond the traditional holiday festivities.” While there are some last-minute holiday specials, Janice recommends planning your festive getaway at least nine months out, when you’ll have the most choice in terms of itinerary, ship and airfares to departure ports. Check out our own Recommended Cruising Guide for ideas and then touch base with your favourite Maritime Travel counsellor who can help with choosing
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the right cruise for your gang and everything else you need to know about spending the holidays at sea.
HOLIDAY CRUISE: 4-NIGHT VERY MERRYTIME BAHAMIAN CRUISE WITH DISNEY “Treating families to a good time is what Disney does best and this is never more true than during the Holidays. There’s so much entertainment for both the young and the young-at-heart that you simply can’t go wrong. The service is outstanding, the festive activities are fun and innovative and the restaurants are an experience in themselves!” Recommended for you by
Janice Frioult
1001 Baker St. Cranbrook, BC 250-489-4788 jfrioult@maritimetravel.ca
Very Merry Bahamian Cruise Disney Dream
2366 68 $ Fr 1317 Fr
$
per adult + $96.45 taxes
per child + $96.45 taxes Cat. 11C Inside • Dec. 23/19 • 4 nights • Cruise Only Disney Cruise Line Roundtrip Port Canaveral including Nassau & Castaway Cay
HOLIDAY CRUISE: 7-DAY MEXICAN RIVIERA WITH PRINCESS CRUISES “Princess Cruises is my all-time favourite for family focused or inter-generational cruise getaways. The entertainment is incredible and the dining is flexible and innovative. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the Holidays than a wonderful family cruise in December, complete with all those traditional Christmas festivities and amazing food.” Recommended for you by Christina Chysyk, Manager 105-2429 152nd Street White Rock/Surrey, BC 604-531-3307 cchysyk@maritimetravel.ca
Mexican Riviera Cruise Ruby Princess
66470 70 $ Fr 180
Fr
$
per adult + $162.53 taxes
per child + $162.53 taxes Cat. IF Inside • Dec. 15/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Princess Cruises Roundtrip Los Angeles including Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán & Puerto Vallarta — Extras only from — Receive 1,329 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
— — Extras only from Receive 4,732 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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