November 9, 2019 - Western Canada

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YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE NOVEMBER 9, 2019

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Last Call for Early Bookings!

Don’t miss your chance to steal great deals on winter sun

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till shopping for fall deals on that perfect winter escape? “If you’re ready to book now, then you’ll find you can still have your top pick of destinations, hotels and cruises,” says Yvette Kohut, Maritime Travel advisor, Cranbrook. “With Maritime Travel’s $100 OFF Early-Booking Promotion, combined with smaller deposits to hold your sun package, along with the savings offered by our travel partners, this is the best time to plan that awesome escape.”

But don’t delay! Maritime Travel’s special early booking bonus offers end soon. Here are some of our advisors’ top picks for winter sun this season.

WINTER ESCAPE: PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO—OCCIDENTAL NUEVO VALLARTA “This is a gorgeous resort that works well for couples, families and singles. The food and service are exceptional, and the newly renovated rooms are impressive. This is a small resort, but has all the great amenities of many larger resorts.”

Recommended for you by

Yvette Kohut

1001 Baker St. Cranbrook, BC 250-489-4788 ykohut@maritimetravel.ca

WINTER ESCAPE: LOS CABOS, MEXICO—SECRETS PUERTO LOS CABOS “I’ve had several clients stay at this resort and they love the quality of the food, the excellent service, and the attention to detail at every level.”

Recommended for you by Sally Heinrick, Manager Mill Creek Crossing 109-1912 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC 250-860-0633 sheinrick@maritimetravel.ca Sally recommends staying at the

The food gets good reviews here,

YVETTE'S but the buffet restaurant is a standout.

Occidental Nuevo Vallarta 4½H

$ Fr

1150

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per person + $418.74 taxes Direct from Vancouver • April 6-13/20 • Transat — Extras only from — Receive 22,300 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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SALLY'S Preferred Club section of the hotel, where you’ll enjoy such exclusive extras as upgraded rooms, concierge service, and private pool and snack areas.

Secrets Puerto Las Cabos 5H

Fr

$

2459

per person + $242.91 taxes Direct from Kelowna • April 11-18/20 • WestJet Vacations — Extras only from — A Savings of $100 per couple!

Receive 4,918 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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“I really enjoyed this resort with its lovely beach, lush gardens and luxurious amenities.”

Recommended for you by

Christine Aske

714 Park Royal North West Vancouver, BC 604-922-9683 caske@maritimetravel.ca CHRISTINE'S

Christine says guests love the self-serve ice cream bar and the no-reservations-required policy at the a la cartes.

Spoil yourself down south

Dreams Palm Beach 5H

Fr

$

1395

per person + $500 taxes Direct from Vancouver • April 6-13/20 • Sunwing — Extras only from — Receive 2,790 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

Riviera Nayarit

Riviera Maya

Marival Emotions Resorts & Suites 4 1/2★ Grand Room • Jan 27, 29 Calgary

The Fives Downtown Hotel & Residences, Curio Collection by Hilton 5★ Deluxe Room King • Jan 21, 28 Vancouver

Riviera Maya

Punta Cana

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda 4 1/2★ Garden View Feb 7, 19 Edmonton

Grand Sirenis Tropical Suites 4 1/2★ Junior Suite Deluxe Feb 6, 13 Vancouver

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Packages include flights, transfers, 7 nights all inclusive resort • NEW ALL-IN PRICING!

Vacation is calling Contact your Maritime Travel Advisor for more information

More great vacations are available.

Pick up our Recommended Resorts brochures today!

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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). Flights are from Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver via Air Transat in Economy Class. Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy (adult) in room category indicated above, including applicable taxes and fees. 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. 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 British Columbia (Reg #2454) with offices at 2175 West 41st Ave Vancouver, BC, V6M 1Z6.

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WINTER ESCAPE: PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC—DREAMS PALM BEACH

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Your Adventure Awaits!

Add some adrenaline to your vacation with these active getaways by land and water

AWESOME ADVENTURE: 8-DAY ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHONE RIVER CRUISE WITH AVALON WATERWAYS “No it’s not a contradiction—the world’s most laid-back vacation medium can be as energetic as you want it to be. River cruises are very shore-centric, so passengers can engage in all manner of land-based activities, from running and hiking to biking and canoeing.”

Avalon Waterways’ Active & Discovery Cruises, such as the vacation recommended above, offer both classic and active options. Adrenaline junkies can choose from a menu of activities to keep them on the go, from an urban hiking tour of Lyon’s secret passageways, to biking, kayaking and hiking through scenic locales along the Rhone.

Active & Discovery on the Rhone Poetry II

Fr

$

4667

per person + $238 taxes Cat. E • Fixed Window • August 4-11/20 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Avalon Waterways Lyon to Port-Saint-Louis including Tain L’Hermitage, Tournon, Viviers, Avignon & Arles — Extras only from — A Savings of $100 per couple!

Receive 9,334 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

Recommended for you by Krysta Robichaud, Manager 10419 80 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB 780-429-6752 krobichaud@maritimetravel.ca

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TO TRAVEL. For reservations, contact Maritime Travel Travel Industry Council of Ontario Reg. # 3206405; B.C. Reg. # 23337

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“This tropical Central American paradise is for those looking for both adventure and relaxation in equal measure. From zip-lining through the rainforest to hiking through the Monteverde Cloud Forest and bathing in the hot springs, Costa Rica is one for your bucket list!”

Recommended for you by

Kate Cork

#100 7777 10th St. NE Calgary, AB 403-292-7460 kcork@maritimetravel.ca

With its huge variety of ecosystems, black volcanic beaches, rain forests and cloud forests, Costa Rica is simply made for adventure. This seven-day getaway, recommended by Kate, offers the perfect introduction in a compact trip that covers it all.

Costa Rica: Monteverde & La Fortuna

Fr

$

1009

per person February 8-14/20 • 7 days • Land Only • G Adventures Roundtrip San Jose including La Fortuna & Monteverde

AWESOME ADVENTURE: 12-DAY CLASSIC AUSTRALIA WITH GOWAY “Australia is a fantastic place for adventure! I’ve climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge, sand-tobogganed on Morgan Island and snorkelled the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns. It was the trip of a lifetime!”

Recommended for you by

Shelley Picard

Clearbrook Town Square Abbotsford, BC 604-746-4041 spicard@maritimetravel.ca

Goway’s Classic Australia is the perfect 12-day introduction to Australia’s cosmopolitan cities, along with such natural wonders as Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef. Ask for details!

Classic Australia

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$

2749

More adventures await in our Recommended brochures!

per person March 1/20 • 12 days • Land Only • Goway Sydney to Melbourne including Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef — Extras only from — A Savings of $100 per couple!

Receive 5,498 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

— — Extras only from A Savings of $100 per couple!

Receive 2,018 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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AWESOME ADVENTURE: 7-DAY COSTA RICA ADVENTURE WITH G ADVENTURES

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Perfect Ports…

DISCOVER HONOLULU— as experienced on Celebrity Cruises’ 10-night cruise (Vancouver-Honolulu) “I really love Hawaii and visiting the different islands on a cruise is a wonderful way to experience the diversity of this exotic destination. Each island—from Oahu to Maui to Big Island—has its own unique flavor. Honolulu holds a special place in my heart, though!”

Honolulu is all about historic landmarks and iconic sites like Pearl Harbour, Mission Houses and the Grand Circle Tour, all of which co-exist with the amazing shopping, entertainment, nightlife and cuisine of modern Waikiki with its beachfront culture and happening vibe.

Hawaii Cruise Eclipse

Fr

$

2343

per person + $231 taxes

Cat. 2D • Balcony • April 10/20 • 10 nights • Cruise Only Celebrity Cruises Vancouver to Honolulu including Victoria, Maui, Hilo & Kailua Kona — Extras only from — $290 USD Shipboard Credit per cabin! + Specialty Dining for Two! Receive 4,686 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

Recommended for you by

Roger Villiers

2187 Oak Bay Avenue, Unit 104 Victoria, BC 250-598-5252 rvilliers@maritimetravel.ca

GO BEYOND THE ORDINARY VACATION

Book by Dec 2 &

SAVE 10%

on select 2020 Globus Europe vacations*

Discover Spain, Portugal and Morocco—three glorious countries, each with a rich history and culture! Stroll through Lisbon’s Jeronimos Monastery, visit the famous Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, or take a panoramic drive to Cap Spartel in Tangier. Get ready to be inspired.

PORTUGAL IN DEPTH, 11 days | Roundtrip from Lisbon Was: $2,899 | Now: $2,559† | Based on April 2 & October 10, 2020 SPECTACULAR SPAIN, 8 days | Barcelona to Costa del Sol Was: $2,899 | Now: $2,559† | Based on April 7 & October 6, 2020 SPAIN, PORTUGAL & MOROCCO, 17 days | Lisbon to Madrid Was: $4,489 | Now: $3,990† | Based on October 16, 2020 Alhambra, Granada, Spain

Other applicable vacations available, please inquire.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL ADVISOR! †Featured prices are per person, in Canadian dollars, land only, based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated, include all taxes and reflect the 10% Globus discount and the Maritime Travel $50 per person discount offers.

Flights and travel insurance are additional. *Book and deposit a 2020 Globus Europe, North and South America vacation (Excluding 2020 Oberammergau and Escapes by Globus) to save 10% 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 December 2, 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. TICO#1893755/50015835

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Say ‘I Do’ to a Destination Wedding!

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lanning a wedding or honeymoon? You’re in expert hands with Maritime Travel! Our Destination Wedding specialists, many with first-hand familiarity, are helping hundreds of couples have the best experience possible.

When you visit one of our branches for your destination consultation, you will receive our Recommended Resorts for Weddings & Honeymoons brochure with all our advisor’s top recommendations for your dream wedding away. Plus, on our wedding registry site you will find a link to all of the benefits of our online wedding registry.

Beyond the know-how, it also helps that our Maritime Travel advisors have personally vetted dozens of wedding friendly resorts in the Caribbean and beyond. Here are just a couple of their recommendations for your special day.

FALL IN LOVE WITH: JAMAICA—COUPLES TOWER ISLE “Definitely a four-plus star and an awesome spot for a wedding away. You won’t be disappointed!”

FALL IN LOVE WITH: CUBA—IBEROSTAR SELECTION VARADERO “This is a perfect pick for a destination wedding—the venue is beautiful and that beautiful beach makes for wonderful pictures.”

Recommended for you by

Pat Clements

Recommended for you by

Flordeliza Laudi

2004 Main Street Penticton, BC 250-492-5792 pclements@maritimetravel.ca This resort offers lots of charming

PAT'S extras like organic herb gardens

and plenty of Jacuzzis. There’s also the option for au natural sunbathing on the resort’s own namesake island, Tower Isle.

Unit 107, Uptown 3571 Blanshard Street Victoria, BC 250-220-8011 flaudi@maritimetravel.ca From the authentic Cuban espresso served in the lobby bar to the local and international specialties served in the a la cartes, this resort consistently garners good reviews for its varied dining options.

FLORDE LIZA'S

Couples Tower Isle 4H

Fr

$

2425

Iberostar Selection Varadero 5H

per person + $520 taxes Direct from Calgary • April 20-27/20 • Sunwing — Extras only from — Receive 4,850 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

Fr

$

1615

per person + $400 taxes Direct from Edmonton • April 24-May 1/20 • Sunwing — Extras only from — Receive 3,230 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

Pick up your copy of Recommended Resorts: Wedding & Honeymoon and start planning your perfect day!

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BURNABY, BC

An Evening with Holland America!

Holland America’s carefully crafted itineraries take you to the world’s great landmarks and local hideaways. Join Maritime Travel & Fiona from Holland America at this informative evening to learn more.

TUES. NOV. 19 • 5:30 PM MARITIME TRAVEL, 4425 HASTINGS STREET Door Prize • Light Refreshments Please RSVP by Nov. 13 at 604-291-6091 or burnaby@maritimetravel.ca

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Journey to The Holy Land and Jordan Tour with Cosmos!

Join us for an in-depth review of our Holy Land tour with Cosmos. Peter Ouzounov from Cosmos will be on hand to answer all of your questions.

TUES. NOV. 26 • 5:30 PM MARITIME TRAVEL, 4425 HASTINGS STREET Door Prize • Light Refreshments Please RSVP by Nov. 20 at 604-291-6091 or burnaby@maritimetravel.ca

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Is South Africa on your Bucket List?

Maritime Travel Surrey Branch has a special group departure to South Africa in Sept. 2020 for only $6199, including airfare! If you are interested, then please join us and our guest speaker from Collette Tours to hear all the details. You must RSVP to reserve a spot as space is limited.

WED. JAN. 15, 2020 • 6PM - 8PM LOCATION TBA Door Prizes • Light Refreshments Please RSVP at 604-575-5044 or surrey@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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