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YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
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Save up to $250* per couple with a minimum 5-night stay at select Barceló Hotel Group hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Booking window: September 7 - November 30, 2019 Travel: September 9, 2019 - April 30, 2020 Participating hotels: Barceló Maya Riviera, Riviera Maya (adults only) Barceló Bávaro Palace, Punta Cana Barceló Maya Grand Resort, Riviera Maya + Barceló Bávaro Beach, Punta Cana + (adults only) Barceló Gran Faro Los Cabos, Los Cabos + Barceló Karmina, Manzanillo + Occidental Punta Cana, Punta Cana Occidental Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta
Photo: BarcelÓ Maya Grand Resort, Riviera Maya
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*Savings offer is per couple based on double occupancy, and applicable to select WestJet Vacations packages booked at Maritime Travel. Offer only applies to Barceló Hotel Group hotels listed. For double occupancy bookings: A minimum purchase of $2,000 CAD (before taxes) per couple is required. For single occupant bookings: Receive $200 off per person (room/booking) with a minimum purchase of $1,000 before taxes. A minimum 5-night stay is required. Not applicable on groups, child rates, or last-minute bookings (21 days prior to departure). This offer may not be combined with any other offer. Offer not available for online bookings. 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. Other restrictions may apply. Not valid on group bookings. Package price will automatically reflect the discount when searching for qualified vacations. Quebec licensee. Ontario travel agents are covered by TICO. WestJet mailing address: 6085 Midfield Road, Toronto, ON L5P 1A2. TICO registration number: 50018683.
BOOK EARLY. SAVE BIG. BOOK YOUR WINTER VACATION PACKAGE 4 MONTHS EARLY AND
GET $
400 OFF
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$100 PER ADULT AND $100 PER CHILD Applicable to new package bookings to Mexico, the Caribbean, and South & Central America. Per family amount shown based on 2 adults and 2 children. Minimum 3-night stay required. Valid for bookings made as of July 2, 2019 for travel between November 1, 2019 and April 30, 2020. Must be booked at least 4 months prior to the departure date for savings to apply. Subject to availability at time of booking. Not applicable to group bookings. For all applicable terms and conditions, visit your UNIGLOBE Travel Professional. Flights operated by Air Canada or Air Canada Rouge. Holder of Quebec permit #702566. TICO registration # R50013536 / W50013537. ■ ®Air Canada Vacations is a registered trademark of Air Canada, used under license by Touram Limited Partnership. 1440 Ste Catherine St West, Suite 600, Montreal, QC, H3G 1R8. 5925 Airport Road, Suite 700, Mississauga, ON, L4V 1W1.
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hat could be better than a getaway to a wonderful resort personally handpicked and recommended by your favourite travel company? One that’s a short flight away, of course! Knowing that the most popular resorts tend to sell out first, our travel advisors recommend engaging in a bit of early-bird planning. “Having the best possible winter sun vacation means getting your ducks in a row as early as September,” says Kora Thomson, Maritime Travel Advisor, EdmontonStrathcona. “My basic rule of thumb is the earlier the booking, the bigger the savings—especially at this time of year when you can have your top pick of destinations, hotels and cruises.” With Maritime Travel’s $100 OFF Early-Booking Promotion now on, the timing is perfect. Combine this with smaller deposits to hold your vacay, along with the savings offered by our travel partners and you can save
big. Plus, our Price Drop Protection guarantee is now in place with some of our associates, so there’s no reason to wait.
DIRECT DESTINATION: NEGRIL, JAMAICA— RIU PALACE TROPICAL BAY “I have stayed at this resort and have absolutely no complaints! There’s fun for all ages, whether you’re part of a couple, a family, or a group of friends. The sunsets on the beach are fabulous.” Recommended for you by
Kora Thomson
10419 80 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB 780-429-6752 kthomson@maritimetravel.ca
DIRECT DESTINATION: RIVIERA NAYARIT, MEXICO— IBEROSTAR SELECTION PLAYA MITA “This is an upscale and inviting all-inclusive designed for couples and families that want it all. It’s definitely one of our favourites to recommend. We’ve booked it at least three dozen times and I’ve never heard a single complaint. Ever.” Recommended for you by Toni Bisset, Manager 714 Park Royal North West Vancouver, BC 604-922-9683 tbissett@maritimetravel.ca The family focus continues with an on-site disco for the young-atheart and an actual water park for the little ones.
Enjoy mini-concerts from the comfort of your lounger on the beach, while talented local musicians serenade you with song.
Iberostar Selection Playa Mita 4½H Riu Palace Tropical Bay 5H
Fr
$
1655
per adult + $520 taxes Direct from Edmonton • Dec. 9-16/19 • Sunwing
Fr
$
1265
per adult + $430 taxes Direct from Vancouver • Dec. 6-13/19 • Sunwing — Extras only from — Receive 2,530 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
— Extras only from — Receive 3,310 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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hether you prefer to take it all in from the luxurious perch of a sparkling cruise ship, or from the stunning beach of a fabulous resort, we Canadians are all about our favourite sun destinations at this time of year. That’s why your trusted Maritime Travel advisors have also been on the move, personally checking out this season’s top-trending resorts and cruises, from the Caribbean to the Pacific and points south. Our Recommended brochures give the inside scoop on our favourite resorts in Cuba, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and beyond. We’ve also researched our top recommendations for cruising, family vacations, and weddings and honeymoons. Ready to start planning that gorgeous getaway? Here are some of our top picks for family fun, romantic retreats, and sunny escapes on the high seas.
DESTINATION: LOS CABOS, MEXICO—DREAMS LOS CABOS “This is a beautiful family friendly property offering such conveniences as connecting rooms and the popular Explorer Kids Club. You can really never go wrong with Dreams.” Recommended for you by Debora Green, Manager Clearbrook Town Square Abbotsford, BC 604-746-4041 dgreen@maritimetravel.ca
DESTINATION: LOS CABOS, MEXICO— RIU PALACE CABO SAN LUCAS “Gorgeous pools, unlimited gourmet food and activities tailored to all tastes make the Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas an excellent choice for a romantic getaway.” Recommended for you by
Shelly Lesosky
Sullivan Square Centre 110 - 15375 No. 10 Highway Surrey, BC 604-575-5044 slesosky@maritimetravel.ca
Popular family friendly amenities include a waterslide for the kids and a lap pool and full-service spa for the adults.
Dreams Los Cabos 5H
Fr
$
1525
per adult + $430 taxes From Vancouver via Victoria • Dec. 16-23/19 • Sunwing — Extras only from — Receive 3,050 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
The pool deck is simply gorgeous, with spectacular views of the surrounding coastline.
Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas 5H
Fr
$
1505
per adult + $450 taxes Direct from Calgary • Dec. 5-12/19 • Sunwing — Extras only from — Receive 3,010 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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“I love cruising the Caribbean—and the Eastern Caribbean in particular. Nothing unwinds you like a week of island-hopping in the sun!” Recommended for you by
Carla Carson
2004 Main St. Penticton, BC 250-492-5792 ccarson@maritimetravel.ca Book Now, Beach Later
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per person + $149 taxes Cat. 4I Boardwalk Balcony • Nov. 10/19 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale including St. Thomas, San Juan & Coco Cay — — Extras only from Exclusive Perk – Specialty Dinner for Two! Receive 1,994 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Book by September 30 and get EXTRA PERKS: Our Price Drop Guarantee† • A $50 future travel voucher1 Free seat selection (for Distinction Collection packages)2
Vacation is calling Contact your Maritime Travel Advisor for more information Book by November 30
20,000*
HUDSON’S BAY REWARDS POINTS per couple!
*Maritime Travel Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points offer: Book by Nov 30, 2019, for travel from Nov 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020 and receive 20,000 Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points per couple (10,000 Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points per person) on all 7 night or longer Transat South all inclusive packages and Florida packages over $2000 per couple ($1000 per person) before taxes. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion. Not applicable on air only, cruise packages, groups, child rates and last-minute bookings (21 days prior to departure). Transat’s Book Now, Beach Later Promotion is valid on new individual bookings of Transat South, Florida, Spain, Portugal, Duo packages or guided tours, made September 3 to 30, 2019, for a minimum of 7 nights, for travel between January 3, 2020, and April 30, 2020. Offer does not apply to groups, cruise packages, flights or à la carte accommodations. 1With the purchase of a package, a non-transferable future travel voucher of $50 per adult/$25 per child will be issued and must be redeemed by October 31, 2021. 2Free Seat Selection: Offered to clients who book a Distinction Collection package. Includes free standard seat selection. Not applicable to seat selection made on Air Transat’s website. †The Price Drop Guarantee does not apply to groups, flights, cruise packages, packages to Cartagena, Florida, Guadeloupe, Martinique, San Juan-Puerto Rico, San Jose, Liberia, Spain and Portugal, Duo packages, guided tours or à la carte accommodations. It also does not apply to packages to Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts, Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts and Couples Resorts Jamaica, Transat 48-hour sales, deals of the day, SPC rooms or promotional room upgrades. Should the package become available at a lower price, clients may receive a refund of up to $200 per adult/$100 per child, minus a $25 per person administration fee. This promotion may change without notice and is subject to availability at the time of booking. Additional terms and conditions apply. Flights are via Air Transat. Travel Agency fees may apply. For full descriptions and terms and conditions, refer to transat.com or contact your Maritime Travel Advisor. 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 and in British Columbia (Reg #2454) with offices at 2175 West 41st Ave Vancouver, BC, V6M 1Z6.
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hether it’s tackling that long-planned trek to Everest Base Camp, or watching the sun rise over Machu Picchu while the rest of the world sleeps, the adventure travel experts at Maritime Travel have done it all. And now you can, too. That’s the impetus behind the latest addition to our “Recommended” series of publications: Maritime Travel’s Recommended Adventure Travel brochure. Here’s a preview of one of our top adrenaline-charged trips. Check out our Recommended Adventures brochure for more ideas!
ADVENTURE CHALLENGE: EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK WITH INTREPID “This trek is amazing and challenging; inspiring and rewarding. This is the ultimate adventure for those who want to challenge themselves physically and mentally.” Recommended for you by Sally Heinrick, Manager Mill Creek Crossing 109-1912 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC 250-860-0633 sheinrick@maritimetravel.ca
Everest Base Camp Trek
Fr
$
2030
per adult Nov. 13/19 • 15 days • Land Only • Intrepid Roundtrip Kathmandu including Lukla, Phakding, Monjo, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Phortse, Pheriche, Dingboche, Labouche & Gorak Shepl — — Extras only from Receive 4,060 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple! Everest Base Camp
Expect to be transformed by this remarkable experience as you draw on inner reserves you’ve never tapped into before. “It will make you a stronger person,” says Sally.
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SAVE 5%
on select 2020 Globus Asia & South Pacific vacations*
2020 ASIA AND SOUTH PACIFIC NOW ON SALE! Asia and the South Pacific are not ordinary destinations, so the way you experience them shouldn’t be ordinary either. We invite you down enlightening paths, immersing you in the history, mysteries and unique cultures of these storied lands.
NEW GLOBUS SOUTH PACIFIC VACATIONS: GREAT SIGHTS OF AUSTRALIA, 12 days | Brisbane to Sydney WILD TASMANIA, 9 days | roundtrip from Hobart SOUTH PACIFIC BY LAND & SEA, 25 days | Sydney to Auckland BEST KEPT SECRET: WESTERN AUSTRALIA, 19 days | Perth to Sydney AUSTRALIAN SAFARI, 21 days | Brisbane to Sydney Milford Sound New Zealand
Other applicable Asia and South Pacific vacations available, please inquire.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELLOR! *Book and deposit a 2020 Globus Asia, Africa and South Pacific vacation (Excluding Escapes by Globus) to save 5% 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, under deposit and discount applied between June 6, 2019 and April 28, 2020 for travel in 2020. Offer is combinable only with the Welcome Back Credit (if applicable), any applicable air credits, and the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Early Booking offer. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2020 bookings only. 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, 2019 for travel in 2020. Additional restrictions may apply; see your Maritime Travel agent for details. May be withdrawn at any time. Available from participating GFOB offices only. TICO#1893755/50015835
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From our Recommended Files…Hawaii & Las Vegas
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hether you’re seeking the tranquility of Oahu or the Woo-hoo! of Vegas, we have a whole program of recommendations for you to choose from. Here are just two of them.
WOO-HOO!—THE VENETIAN RESORT, LAS VEGAS “If you just want to escape from reality for a bit, then Las Vegas is an easy decision. And The Venetian fits right into the fantasy. Walk into this hotel and you’re transported to Venice. There’s gold paint everywhere and the artwork is amazing. The centre of the hotel is set up like a Venetian plaza complete with street performers, fabulous shops, a main canal and gondola rides. I think you get the picture!”. Recommended for you by Alison Weisbeck, Manager Beddington Towne Centre Calgary, AB 403-265-6143 aweisbeck@maritimetravel.ca Just add water…boosting several distinctive swimming pools, the Venetian Pool Deck provides just the right ambiance for every taste, from active to zen.
Check out our Recommended Resorts brochures!
OAHU—OUTRIGGER REEF WAIKIKI BEACH, OAHU, HAWAII Known simply as “The Reef” to returning visitors, Outrigger Reef on the Beach has a genuine warmth and hospitality that’s true to the spirit of ‘aloha.’ “In a word—fabulous! Beautiful Polynesian décor, beachfront dining, a sumptuous spa and gorgeous guest rooms with ocean views. And then there’s the genuine warm Hawaiian hospitality. What more could you ask?” Recommended for you by
Katherine Young
Suite 2 6233 - 200th Street Langley, BC 604-533-5305 kyoung@maritimetravel.ca Feel the spirit of ‘aloha’ as you engage in a complimentary Hawaiian-style renewal-of-vows ceremony.
The Venetian Resort 5H
Fr
$
669
per adult + $189.70 taxes Direct from Calgary • Nov. 23-28/19 • Air & 5 Nights Hotel Air Canada Vacations — Extras only from — Receive 1,338 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach 4H
Fr
$
1469
per adult + $332.24 taxes Direct from Vancouver • Nov. 30-Dec. 7/19 Air & 7 Nights Hotel • WestJet Vacations — Extras only from — Receive 2,938 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Calendar! Maritime Travel is pleased to host a variety of travel presentations!
SURREY, BC
Annual Fall Travel Extravaganza! Join Maritime Travel and representatives from BLUEROADS TOURING, COLLETTE TOURS, EMERALD WATERWAYS & SCENIC RIVER CRUISES. Each of these suppliers will give updates on their newest tours and cruises being offered. WED. SEPT. 11 • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM GUILDFORD GOLF COURSE, 7929 152ND STREET Please RSVP by Sept. 7 at 604-575-5044 or surrey@maritimetravel.ca
SALMON ARM, BC
Solo Adventures Together with Just You! Come and listen to Nicole Harvey, sales representative for Just You, as she discusses the benefits of travelling solo in a group. Just You offer travel experiences around the world. THURS. SEPT. 19 • 1:00 PM MARITIME TRAVEL - PICCADILLY MALL #270 1151 10TH AVE SW Please RSVP by Sept. 17 at 250-832-9481 or 124@maritimetravel.ca
LANGLEY, BC
Family Fun Night! Please join Maritime Travel and Royal Caribbean International for a presentation and family fun night at Captain Kids. WED. SEPT. 25 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CAPTAIN KIDS FUN CENTRE, 20165 - 91A AVE. Please RSVP by Sept. 20 at 604-533-5305 or langley@maritimetravel.ca
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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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