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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
Book your WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel Advisor today.
*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
PER FAMILY
$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.
CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELLOR TODAY!
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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 Barb Tremblay, Maritime Travel Advisor, Sault Ste Marie, ON. “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: MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA— IBEROSTAR GRAND ROSE HALL “This is a beautiful adults-only resort with lots of unique features. I had the pleasure of attending a destination wedding there. The food and service were excellent and the staff ensured that everyone in the group had a wonderful experience.”
DIRECT DESTINATION: VARADERO, CUBA— PARADISUS PRINCESA DEL MAR “This is a very nice adults-only resort with well-kept grounds, friendly staff and a lovely beachfront location. If you can swing it, I highly recommend the Royal Service upgrade.” Recommended for you by
Sheila Little
Reid’s Dairy Plaza 222 Bell Blvd., Belleville, ON 613-902-0172 slittle@maritimetravel.ca
Recommended for you by
Scuba is free, with an introductory pool lesson, if you are PADI certified. There is a golf course nearby for an additional cost.
Barb Tremblay
542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON 705-942-2800 btremblay@maritimetravel.ca This resort is close to Hip Strip and Margaritaville—where the action is. A quick cab ride will get you there!
Paradisus Princesa Del Mar 5H
Fr
Iberostar Grand Rose Hall 5H
Fr
$
222785
$
1325
per adult, includes $400 taxes Direct from Toronto • Dec. 1-8/19 • Sunwing — Extras only from — Receive 1,850 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
per adult, includes $298.85 taxes Direct from Toronto • Dec. 8-15/19 • WestJet Vacations — Extras only from — A Savings of $100 per couple! Receive 3,858 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Pick a style, Choose a Resort! We can recommend the perfect getaway for everyone in your circle
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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: VARADERO, CUBA—IBEROSTAR SELECTION VARADERO “This is a solid mid-range property with great accommodations. The pool and surrounding areas were nice and clean and the staff was fantastic.” Recommended for you by
Samantha Boucher
149 Scurfield Blvd. Winnipeg, MB 204-943-6224 smboucher@maritimetravel.ca
DESTINATION: HUATULCO, MEXICO—SECRETS HUATULCO “Secrets Huatulco is a lovely resort with good food and service, and programming that encourages you to be as active or quiet as you choose.” Recommended for you by
Leo-Paul Cormier
Toronto Financial District 105 Adelaide St. West - Toronto 416-361-9330 lcormier@maritimetravel.ca There’s loads to do in the local area, including fishing, snorkelling, diving and golf— all to a very high standard.
There’s lots for the kids to do here and the on-site entertainment gets great reviews.
Iberostar Selection Varadero 5H
Fr
$
2229
Secrets Huatulco 5H
Fr
$
2345
per adult, includes $400 taxes Direct from Winnipeg • Feb. 4-11/20 • Sunwing
per adult, includes $460 taxes Direct from Montreal • Dec 17-24/19 • Sunwing
— Extras only from — Receive 3,658 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
— Extras only from — Receive 3,770 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 Lynn Alamenciak, Manager 20 Prince Edward Walk Elliot Lake, ON 705-848-2763 lalamenciak@maritimetravel.ca Book Now, Beach Later
Royal Caribbean attracts friends and families looking for active and affordable cruise vacations featuring lots of onboard activities and shore excursions for every age.
Promotion
100
$
7-Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day Cruise Allure of the Seas
Fr
$
1146
Pay only a deposit
on winter South packages
per person, includes $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 Tammy Morgan, Manager Whites Road Shopping Centre Pickering, ON 905-837-9155 tmorgan@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 Shep — — 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 Tammy.
GO BEYOND
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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Family-Sized Orlando Getaways—Here’s How
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ith its theme parks, shopping and attractions, Central Florida is just made for families. But having just the right accommodations, along with a detailed day-to-day itinerary are key to making the most of your getaway. “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 Chelsea Weed, Maritime Travel Advisor, Sarnia, ON. 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 Chelsea. “In fact, Maritime Travel is the only agency around where you
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can choose an exact community or an exact home—so you know exactly what you’re getting.”
FEATURED FLORIDA COMMUNITY: WINDSOR HILLS Recommended for you by
Chelsea Weed
Sunripe Plaza, 1130 Lakeshore Rd. Sarnia, ON 226-778-4468 cweed@maritimetravel.ca
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.
4-Bedroom Holiday Home Windsor Hills 5H
Fr
$
31708
per night, includes $36.48 taxes/night Land Only • Based on 7 night stay • Nov. 30/19 Holiday Escapes Pool Heat + $324.52 per week
Check out our Central Florida Recommended Vacation Homes brochure!
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Shop Online With Us! MARITIME TRAVEL ONLINE BOOKING ADVANTAGE Numerous booking options! Designate an Agent Every booking will allow you to designate an agent, a branch or our travel centre. 24/7 Assistance While travelling, you have access to our 24/7 Emergency service to assist you. Visit maritimetravel.ca for more information.
Vacation Packages Flights, Cruises, Expedia and more!
Mark Your
Calendar! Maritime Travel is pleased to host a variety of travel presentations!
SARNIA, ON
Travel Talk with Trafalgar! Learn how Trafalgar can offer you a great vacation experience! Lora Hamre of Trafalgar will be on hand to discuss Italy, specifically the beautiful regions of Rome & Tuscany. SAT. SEPT. 7 • 1:30 PM MARITIME TRAVEL - 1130 LAKESHORE ROAD Door Prizes • Light Refreshments
BELLEVILLE, ON
Bringing Back the Golden Era of Travel! Join us for an afternoon of Luxury with Crystal Cruises and Insight Vacations! Discover the journey, the destination and above all else the moments that become cherished memories. TUES. SEPT. 17 • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM DRAKE DEVONSHIRE - WELLINGTON Door Prizes • Light Refreshments Please RSVP by Sept. 13 at 613-902-0172
CORNWALL, ON
2nd Annual Travel Show Hosted by Maritime Travel Cornwall Amazing presentations & exclusive time sensitive offers. Enter for a chance to WIN fantastic prizes! Representatives from Rocky Mountaineer, On The Go Tours, TIPS Insurance, Intrepid Group, CIE Tours International, GOWAY and Pharmasave! SAT. SEPT. 21 • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CORNWALL SQUARE - CENTRE COURT - LOWER LEVEL, 1 WATER ST EAST Door Prizes • Light Refreshments
A FULL list of events is available online: maritimetravel.ca/calendar-cm 117 locations NATIONWIDE including: ONTARIO
Ancaster 73 Wilson St. W. 905-648-8747 Belleville Reid’s Dairy Plaza 613-902-0172 Burlington 1893 Appleby Line 905-639-4575 Cornwall Cornwall Square 613-933-8720 Elliot Lake 20 Prince Edward Walk 705-848-2763 Kingston 613-389-8170 Cataraqui Centre Frontenac Mall 613-544-8898 Kitchener WE MOVED Highland Hills Mall, 875 Highland Rd W 519-745-3233
Manotick 1160 Beaverwood Rd. 613-692-2521 Napanee 19 Market Square 613-354-5416 New Liskeard 705-647-7329 39 Whitewood Ave. Newmarket/East Gwillimbury 18275 Yonge St. 905-853-6224 North Bay 705-476-3030 Northgate Square, 1500 Fisher St. Oakville Dorval Crossing West 905-849-0333 Oshawa 251 Ritson Road N 905-579-7982 Ottawa Centre 613-241-4347 90 Elgin Street, Unit 10
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Pickering Whites Road Shopping Centre 905-837-9155 Sarnia Sunripe Plaza 226-778-4468 Sault Ste. Marie 542 Queen Street East 705-942-2800 Scarborough 123 Guildwood Parkway 416-264-3211 Sudbury 40 Elm St. 705-675-1977 Thunder Bay Intercity Shopping Centre 807-623-8353 Toronto 416-361-9330 Toronto Financial District
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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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