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Mad for
Mexico! Experts in
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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,” says Lisa MacIver, Maritime Travel counsellor, Park Lane, Halifax. “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 Caribbean coast, Cancun and the Riviera Maya’s bone-white sands and turquoise water are legendary—so too is Cancun’s thrilling around-the-clock action, from wowworthy water sports to the hip and edgy nightlife scene. Here are just three of our top recommendations, from budget friendly to high-end luxe.
MAYAN RIVIERA—NOW JADE RIVIERA CANCUN “This resort features beautiful grounds and freeform pools, lots of dining choices, great service and a wonderful full-service spa. My top pick for a quality family getaway in truly pristine surroundings.” Recommended for you by
Lisa MacIver
Now Jade Riviera Cancun 5H
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per child + $450.12 taxes Direct from Halifax • Apr. 28-May 5/19 • Air Canada Vacations — Extras only from A Savings of $100 per couple!
Occidental Costa Cancun 4H
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Just minutes from the quaint fishing town of Puerto Morelos and 12 miles from Cancun Airport, Now Jade Riviera Cancun offers the best of all worlds with its spectacular beachfront setting and family focused luxury, all within easy driving distance of the main attractions along the Mayan Riviera coastline.
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“This is a compact resort with Mediterranean flare and a great beach vibe. It’s right in the heart of the action and pretty lively, so I recommend it most often to singles and younger people looking for a value-priced all-inclusive with lots to do on-site.” Recommended for you by Lyndse Prime, Manager County Fair Mall New Minas, NS 902-681-2410 lprime@maritimetravel.ca
Park Lane Halifax, NS 902-429-7883 lmaciver@maritimetravel.ca
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CANCUN—OCCIDENTAL COSTA CANCUN
State-of-the-art shopping centres, thrilling nightlife, an extraordinary range of international restaurants, and every land or water sport ever conceived—cosmopolitan Cancun has it all. And the family friendly Occidental Costa Cancun is located smack dab in the middle of it all.
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MAYAN RIVIERA—GRAND RIVIERA PRINCESS
Recommended for you by
Your South getaway awaits
Leeann MacPhail-Cantwell, Manager Main Level - Confederation Court Mall Charlottetown, PE 902-566-3332 lmacphailcantwell@maritimetravel.ca
Grand Riviera Princess 5H
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An all-suite luxury resort that caters to all ages, the Grand Riviera Princess enjoys an outstanding location on a white-sand beach in the heart of the Mayan Riviera—just 10 minutes from the lively town of Playa del Carmen and within easy walking distance of gorgeous area beaches and attractions.
Check out our Recommended Resorts brochures!
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South packages include Flights, transfers, 7 nights all inclusive resort
Riviera Maya
Punta Cana
Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach Hotel & Spa 4 1/2★ Junior Suite Le Mirage Apr 4 | + $392 txs/fees Moncton departure
Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda 5★ Apr 12 + $446 txs/fees Moncton departure
Varadero
Riviera Maya
Paradisus Varadero 5★ Apr 13, 20 + $361 txs/fees Halifax departures
The Fives Downtown Hotel & Residences, Curio Collection by Hilton 5★ Mar 25, Apr 3 | + $400 txs/fees Halifax departures
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† Maritime Travel Fall offer: Book by Nov 30, 2018, for travel from Nov 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019 and save $100 per couple ($50 per person) on all 7 night or longer Transat South, Florida and Cruise Packages over $1000 per person before taxes. Savings reflected in advertised prices above. 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 Halifax and Moncton 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 Ontario (Reg #50009486) with offices at 191 The West Mall, Suite 800, Etobicoke, ON M9C 5K8.
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“This is a beautiful all-suite resort with a lovely deluxe family section complete with swim-out rooms and bunk beds if needed. There’s entertainment and programming for all ages and the hotel also enjoys a great location.”
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Melia Marina Varadero 4½★
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969
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Direct from Moncton • Feb. 22-Mar. 1/19 • Transat
A Savings of $100 per couple!
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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
air-inclusive Avalon Europe river cruises!*
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 Atlantic Canadian 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: BEST OF GREECE AND THE ISLANDS
September 3-16, 2019
Escorted by
Cathy Price, Manager 188 Charlotte Street Sydney, NS 902-539-4800 cprice@maritimetravel.ca Maritime Travel branch manager and Greece expert Cathy Price, along with industry partner Trafalgar, will be your guide on this incredible journey through ancient and modern Greece. From the ancient acropolis of Athens, Olympia and Delphi to the island paradises of Mykonos and Santorini, your footsteps will follow those of Alexander the Great, Aristotle and Plato. Fabulous Mediterranean food, wine and music provide the ultimate sensory accompaniment.
Best of Greece and the Islands
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4290 pp
Sept. 3-16/19 • 14 days • Land Only • Trafalgar Roundtrip Athens including Thernapylae, Meteora, Kalambaka, Delphi, Arachova, Olympia, Mycenae, Tolo, Mykonos & Santorini
SMALL GROUP TOUR: 10-DAY LEGENDARY DANUBE RIVER CRUISE
November 5-14, 2019 aboard Avalon Illumination Escorted by
Patricia Surette
@ Atlantic Superstore Riverview, NB 506-854-7870 psurette@maritimetravel.ca
Join our very own river cruise specialist and travel consultant Patricia Surette on this enchanting Danube river cruise from Prague to Budapest, covering four countries and countless historical treasures. Sailing along the Danube, you’ll visit such charming historical gems as Vienna, Passau and medieval Regensburg, as well as shore stops in Melk and Nuremberg. The scenic beauty along the way can be experienced right from your stateroom, or while sipping wine atop the Sky Deck of your ship. All this and much more awaits you on this bucket-worthy getaway.
Legendary Danube River Cruise Avalon Illumination
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3921 pp + $238 tax
Cat. D Window • Nov. 5-14/19 • Cruise Only Avalon Waterways Prague to Budapest including Roth, Regensburg, Passau, Melk & Vienna
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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 Jane Hunt, Maritime Travel counsellor, Clayton Park, Halifax, NS. “It’s really a no-brainer when you think about it!” Cruising during the holiday season is a very different experience from the typical week-long Caribbean cruise, according to Jane. “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, Jane 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
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counsellor who can help with choosing the right cruise for your gang and everything else you need to know about spending the holidays at sea.
HOLIDAY CRUISE: 7-NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN “Royal Caribbean is my all-time favourite for family focused 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
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 Corina Benson, Manager @ Atlantic Superstore, Joe Howe Drive Halifax, NS 902-455-7201 cbenson@maritimetravel.ca
Jane Hunt
Clayton Park Shopping Center Halifax, NS 902-457-9222 jhunt@maritimetravel.ca
Very Merry Bahamian Cruise Disney Dream
Southern Caribbean Cruise Freedom of the Seas
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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
per adult + $93 taxes
per child + $93 taxes Cat. 5D Balcony • Dec. 8/19 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip San Juan including Philipsburg, Basseterre, Antigua, St. Lucia & Bridgetown — Extras only from Specialty Dinner for Two
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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.
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