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YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
Getaways for
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All In—Our Sunniest Picks for Family Fun
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amily suites, teen discos, babysitting services, children’s menus, kidfriendly beaches… There’s a lot to consider when planning that winter getaway. Finding the perfect family-friendly vacation spot for your crew can be daunting. Waiting until winter to sort out the details can make it impossible. “When it comes to making the most of your family getaway to the sunny South, the earlier you get the ball rolling, the better,” says Margaret Crowdis, Manager, Maritime Travel, North Sydney, NS. “It’s not just that those dates sell out quickly, but rooms at those all-inclusive resorts that specialize in family programming can also be hard to come by.” That’s where your favourite Maritime
Travel advisor can help. “The more you plan ahead the more choice you’ll have,” says Margaret. “The early-booking bonuses and resort selection are at their best right now. And with our own Maritime Travel $100-Off promotion combined with the early-booking offers and Price Drop Protection plans from our travel partners, the savings are red-hot!” Pick up a copy of Maritime Travel’s own Recommended Resorts for Families brochure to get the inside scoop on our advisors’ top choices in Florida, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Cuba, Mexico, cruising and more. In the meantime, read on to discover some of our top picks for the upcoming season.
Drop in to your local Maritime Travel today to get your copy of our Recommended Resorts for Families brochure!
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.
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“Love, love, love this resort! The beach is long and walkable and the entertainment staff does a great job of entertaining guests of all ages. There’s even karaoke!” Recommended for you by
Margaret Crowdis
DESTINATION: December PUNTA CANA, DIRECT DOMINICAN REPUBLIC— FLIGHT NOW ONYX PUNTA CANA COME FOR CHRISTMAS!
“A nice option for families of all ages, this is a lovely, modern hotel with great staff, lots of entertainment offerings and good food. You can’t go wrong with the beach here!” Recommended for you by
Manager @ Superstore, 125 King Street North Sydney, NS 902-794-7251 mcrowdis@maritimetravel.ca
“Guests remark on the wonderful service, gorgeous beachfront setting, excellent animation programming and pretty guest rooms, many with ocean views.” Recommended for you by
Sandi Cooper
Denette Meisner
4 Forest Hills Parkway Cole Harbour - Dartmouth, NS 902-435-0220 scooper@maritimetravel.ca
Bring your iPads and smart phones because there’s free and fast Wi-Fi in every room!
DESTINATION: CAYO COCO,
COME FOR CHRISTMAS! CUBA—PULLMAN CAYO COCO
Bridgewater Mall Bridgewater, NS 902-543-2481 dmeisner@maritimetravel.ca
This resort is very quiet and peaceful at night when the adults head next door to Breathless Punta Cana, where they enjoy full exchange privileges and lots of nightlife.
With seven different pools to choose from, everyone in your group can enjoy the sunshine vibe that fits their mood.
Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun 5H
1549 $ Fr 619
Fr
$
Pullman Cayo Coco 5H
per adult + $230.77 taxes
per child + $230.77 taxes Direct from Halifax • Nov. 30-Dec. 7/19 • WestJet Vacations — Extras only from A Savings of $100 per couple!
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2524 80 $ Fr 664
$ Fr
Fr
80
per adult + $504.20 taxes
per child + $504.20 taxes Direct from Halifax • Dec. 21-28/19 • Air Canada Vacations — Extras only from A Savings of $100 per couple!
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1365 $ Fr 915
Now Onyx Punta Cana 5H
$
per adult + $410 taxes
per child + $410 taxes Direct from Fredericton • Feb. 11-18/20 • Sunwing
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Cruise Vacations—Bridging the Generation Gap
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hether there are more eight-year-olds or eightyyear-olds in your group, cruising is the one vacation that promises endless options for every age. “Cruises are ideal for multigenerational groups,” says Rachel Arsenault, Manager, Maritime Travel, Lower Sackville, NS. “During other types of family vacations it can be challenging to balance age-appropriate activities, personalities, food preferences and energy levels.” Not so much with cruises, which have the appeal of multiple dine-around options, customized age-appropriate entertainment, specialized shore excursions and price points for every budget.
Want to know more? Here’s just one of our cruise recommendations tailored to multi-generational interests.
CRUISE VACATION: MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE WITH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE 7-Night Western Mediterranean Cruise from Rome Norwegian Epic
“Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is a great line for families and multi-generational groups, as it offers groupconfigured cabins and entertainment for all ages. The newer ships have added even more family friendly activities and spaces.” Recommended for you by Rachel Arsenault, Manager @ Sobeys - Sackville Drive Lower Sackville, NS 902-864-4666 rarsenault@maritimetravel.ca
153835 04 $ Fr 494
Fr
$
per adult + $128.18 taxes pp
per child + $128.18 taxes pp Cat. BX • Balcony • Oct. 7/20 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Norwegian Cruise Line Roundtrip Rome including Florence, Cannes, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona & Naples
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.
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ooking for your best bet for that family getaway? “There’s no question that a cruise is a wonderful hassle-free option,” says Astrid Raj, Maritime Travel Advisor, Dieppe, NB. “Today’s cruise lines have really gone all out to cater to families, with many of them offering an impressive array of entertainment and programming geared to all ages.” Here’s a peak at some of our favourites.
FAMILY CRUISE VACATION: THE BAHAMAS WITH DISNEY CRUISE LINE “For the definitive family getaway, nothing beats a Disney cruise. There’s simply so much fun and entertainment for both kids and the young-at-heart (by which I mean the rest of us!). The onboard service is outstanding and each of the many dining venues is an experience in itself.” Recommended for you by
Astrid Raj
Champlain Place Dieppe, NB 506-858-0045 araj@maritimetravel.ca
Best on-board attraction? The AquaDuck water slide! This wet and wonderful ride wends its way around the ship and provides just the right amount of excitement—not too fast and not too slow.
3-Night Bahamas Cruise Disney Dream
1053 65 $ Fr 700 Fr
$
per adult + $101.29 taxes pp
per child + $101.29 taxes pp Cat. 11C • Inside • Feb. 21/20 • 3 nights • Cruise Only Disney Cruise Line Roundtrip Port Canaveral including Nassau & Castaway Cay
FAMILY CRUISE VACATION: 8-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN AND ‘PERFECT DAY’ WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL “Royal Caribbean offers so much to explore, both on board and in-port. You can hang by the pool or hang from a rock-climbing wall, or take to the shore for Jeep safari adventures, beach excursions and shop-till-you-drop outings. It’s the perfect vacation for families!” Recommended for you by
Kristy Taylor
8934 Commercial Street New Minas, NS 902-681-2410 ktaylor@maritimetravel.ca
Enjoy a “perfect day” at CocoCay in The Bahamas during this special Western Caribbean itinerary. A private island just for guests of Royal Caribbean, CocoCay offers thrills and spills in the form of a wonderful water park complete with gushing rides, a zip line adventure, helium balloon, freshwater lagoon pool and more.
8-Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day Cruise Empress of the Seas
789 $ Fr 639 Fr
$
per adult + $226 taxes
per child + $226 taxes Cat. ZI • Inside • Apr. 4/20 • 8 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Miami including Key West, Puerto Costa Maya, Belize City, Cozumel & Perfect Day at CocoCay
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Family Fun—Spotlight on Costa Rica DESTINATION: DREAMS LAS MAREAS— GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA
“I loved Costa Rica! There are dozens of eco-tours and activities offered on the island, from zip-lining to hiking up a volcano. It’s a magical place with artful adventures for every age!” Recommended for you by
Gloria Jessome
Mayflower Mall Sydney, NS 902-564-0600 gjessome@maritimetravel.ca
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ocated on an expansive palmstudded beach and surrounded by lush green mountains and jungles, this all-inclusive resort offers guests of all ages an action-packed vacation starring watersports, land activities, challenging excursions and more. Teens will enjoy the evening disco “mixer” where they can meet up with guests their own age.
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica 5H
Fr
$
214437
per person + $394.63 taxes From Halifax via Montreal • Nov. 17-24/19 Air Canada Vacations — Extras only from A Savings of $100 per couple!
INSIDER VIEW to UNTOUCHED
SAVE 10%
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on select 2020 Globus Undiscovered Mediterranean vacations*
Globus invites you to dive deep into the blues of the Mediterranean’s secluded seaside towns and medieval alleyways. Follow us down sunsoaked streets to discover the places where cities, seas, and cultures connect—places you won’t find on other tours or cruises. New! GREEK ISLAND ADVENTURE, 8 days | roundtrip from Athens Was: $2,499 | Now: $2,218† | Based on May 1 & September 25, 2020 New! SOUTHERN ITALY & GREECE, 14 days | Palermo to Athens Was: $4,099 | Now: $3,649† | Based on April 28 & October 20, 2020 THE CROATIAN, 11 days | Zagreb to Dubrovnik Was: $3,399 | Now: $3,009† | Based on April 19, 2020 Traditional houses, Greece
Other applicable Undiscovered Mediterranean 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. Greek Island Adventure price includes intra-air. International flights and travel insurance are additional. *Book and deposit a 2020 Globus Europe, North and South America vacation (Excluding 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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From Our Bucket List to Yours…
Here’s the inside scoop on Peru and Ireland—straight from our globe-trotting advisors!
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eru… Thailand… the South Pacific… Ireland… If it’s on your bucket list, chances are our intrepid travel advisors have already been there. “Travelling is a requirement of my job—and it’s also what I love best about it,” says Lisa MacIver, Maritime Travel Advisor, Park Lane, Halifax. “As Maritime Travel advisors, we’re expected to have global knowledge of travel trends and to be able to advise clients as to their best choices based on first-hand experience.” Indeed, criss-crossing the globe in search of adventure is what we do best at Maritime Travel! Here’s a quick overview of just two of the bucket-list destinations we’ve been checking out: Peru and Ireland.
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BUCKET LIST DISCOVERY: PERU AND MACHU PICCHU WITH INTREPID TRAVEL “I would have to say that Machu Picchu was the highlight of my trip to Peru. It is incredible to think of what the Inca people accomplished there so many years ago. And Peru is such a beautiful country and the cities are so clean.” Recommended for you by
Lisa MacIver
Park Lane Halifax, NS 902-429-7883 lmaciver@maritimetravel.ca
BUCKET LIST DISCOVERY: IRELAND ADVENTURE WITH ROYAL IRISH TOURS “I just love Ireland. I think it’s the perfect destination for a self-guided vacation because of all the wonderful experiences you can enjoy on your own terms— whether it’s a whiskey-tasting, a visit to Blarney Castle, or learning about your Irish ancestors and tracing your family tree.” Recommended for you by Angie Taylor, Manager McAllister Place Saint John, NB 506-633-7711 ataylor@maritimetravel.ca
Essential Peru
Fr
$
3270
per person March 19-29/20 • 11 days • Land Only • Intrepid Travel Roundtrip Lima including Inca Trail & Machu Picchu
Irish Adventure
Fr
$
799
per person April 23/20 • 7 nights • Land Only • Royal Irish Tours Roundtrip Dublin including Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork, Kinsale, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Adare, Galway, Westport, Donegal & Derry
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902-566-3332 902-436-5213
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Fredericton Regent Mall 506-450-6055 Kings Place 506-458-8969 Moncton 506-858-7118 1273 Main St. Saint John Brunswick Square 506-632-1880 McAllister Place 506-633-7711 Campbellton 506-753-3886 City Centre Mall Caraquet 506-727-7272 25 Boul St-Pierre O, Unit 123 Dieppe 506-858-0045 Champlain Place Edmundston 506-739-6601 Atlantic Superstore Miramichi 506-622-1100 2485 King George Hwy. Riverview 506-854-7870 Atlantic Superstore
St. Stephen Milltown Blvd. Sussex Gateway Mall Tracadie-Sheila 339-5 rue du Moulin Woodstock 389 Connell St.
506-466-3800 506-433-3377 506-395-2969 506-325-9210
Toll Free: 1-800-593-3334 www.maritimetravel.ca
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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