In this issue:
Inside the Brave New World of
River Cruising
YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE OCTOBER 12, 2019
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Inside the Brave New World of River Cruising
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ew destinations…more experiential itineraries…active adventures for all ages… river cruising is evolving at rapid-fire speed. “Rather than appealing solely to more seasoned travellers in their 60s and 80s, river cruises now entice passengers from every demographic,” says Debbie Buck, Manager, Maritime Travel, Penticton, BC. In just the past few months, Maritime Travel advisors have been sailing on more river cruise lines than we can count. Thanks to their firsthand experience, you can count on them to point you in the right direction when it comes to the best river cruise for you. Here’s a quick snapshot of some of their top picks for this season.
DEBBIE’S PICK: 8-DAY CHATEAUX, RIVERS & WINE WITH VIKING RIVER CRUISES Chateaux, Rivers & Wine River Cruise Viking Longship Forseti
Fr
$
4799
per person, tax included Cat. F • Fixed Window • June 6/20 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Viking River Cruises Roundtrip Bordeaux including Pauillac, Bourg, Libourne, Saint-Emilion & Cadillac — Extras only from — $350USD Shipboard Credit per stateroom + Complimentary Bottle of Wine! Receive 9,598 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
“I recommend this itinerary to clients who have already sailed the popular rivers of Europe like the Danube or the Rhine. You will have spectacular views of the picturesque French countryside dotted with grand chateaux and endless rows of perfectly groomed grape vines. Thanks to the small size of the Viking ships and the relaxed ambiance, everyone mingles and makes some great new friends.” Recommended for you by Debbie Buck, Manager 2004 Main Street Penticton, BC 250-492-5792 dbuck@maritimetravel.ca
Sample like a chef Receive 10%* off 2020 Europe & Britain trips + Save $50** p.p. on applicable Trafalgar trips FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL ADVISOR TODAY! Save $50 per person on all new Trafalgar 2020 trips. Valid on new bookings, land only and must be booked and paid in full between September 24, 2019 and December 18, 2019. Valid on Trafalgar 2020 trips 7 days or longer for travel before December 31, 2020. Combinable with 10% early payment discount where available. Offer is combinable with all brochure discounts except Custom Group Discounts and any show offers/coupons. Not valid on Mediterranean cruises or mini stays. Other conditions apply. MUST QUOTE promo code PPTMTTF20 at time of booking. TICO #W1583987.
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“My Rhine River cruise was magical. I was blown away by the food and the top-notch service. I really enjoyed the shore excursions in the towns and cities we visited. I would do another river cruise— either in Europe or further afield—in a heartbeat!”
“Meander along the tranquil Danube River on this 8-day journey into the heart of Central Europe. The splendid capitals and charming towns of Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany are yours to discover!”
Recommended for you by Neelam Dwivedi, Manager Royal City Centre New Westminster, BC 604-525-5933 ndwivedi@maritimetravel.ca
Nicola Gennings
Steeped in legend and myth, the Rhine is one of Europe’s longest rivers, highly revered for its beauty. It originates in Switzerland and flows 776 miles to the North Sea in the Netherlands. The UNESCO-designated Rhine River Valley is home to more fairytale castles than anywhere else in the world.
Captivating Rhine AmaStella
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4278
per person + $231 taxes pp Cat. D • Fixed Window • July 13/20 • 7 nights • Cruise Only AMA Waterways Amsterdam to Basel including Cologne, Rudesheim, Ludwigshafen, Speyer, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Riquewihr & Freiburg — Extras only from — $100USD Shipboard Credit per stateroom! Receive 8,556 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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NICOLA’S PICK: 8-DAY DANUBE DREAMS WITH AVALON WATERWAYS
October Cruise Sale continues! Look inside for great deals!
NEELAM’S PICK: 8-DAY CAPTIVATING RHINE WITH AMA WATERWAYS
Recommended for you by 351 Alexander Street Salmon Arm, BC 250-832-9481 ngennings@maritimetravel.ca
Celebrated in song and prose, the legendary Danube flows through nine countries—from Germany’s Black Forest to the Black Sea—providing glimpses of ancient monasteries, Gothic cathedrals, quaint villages, bustling capital cities, and world-class vineyards.
Danube Dreams Illumination
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More great cruise adventures await in our Cruising Guide!
4267
per person + $238 taxes pp Cat. D • Fixed Window • April 23/20 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Avalon Waterways Deggendorf to Budapest including Passau, Linz, Melk, Durnstein, Vienna & Bratislava — — Extras only from A Savings of $100 per couple! Prepaid Gratuities! Receive 8,534 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Treasured Islands— Spotlight on Curaçao
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ewitching and welcoming, Curaçao beckons with its unspoiled amenities and uncrowded attractions. Our own Maritime Travel Manager Janice
Frioult, Cranbrook, BC, is just back and makes these recommendations— one resort-based and the other by cruise ship.
“Curaçao is such a unique destination. This island has so much to offer, including lively culture, amazing beaches and the beautiful city of Willemstad. I would definitely recommend this island to clients looking for adventure, but also needing the creature comforts.”
Recommended for you by Janice Frioult, Manager
1001 Baker St. Cranbrook, BC 250-489-4788 jfrioult@maritimetravel.ca
Save $260 with a minimum four-night stay at Hard Rock Hotel Cancun and Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. Hard Rock Hotel Cancun and Hard Rock Riviera Maya are the ultimate beachfront celebrity playgrounds where the typical all-inclusive vacation has been transformed into a rock star paradise, which reflects their Mexican setting and cosmopolitan flair. Book by: December 20, 2019 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: Now - December 20, 2019 Participating hotels: Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, Cancun + Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, Riviera Maya
Book your WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel Advisor today. Photo : Hard Rock Hotel Cancun 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. Package price will automatically reflect the discount when searching for qualified vacations. Other restrictions may apply. A minimum 4-night stay is required. This offer may be combined with any other offer. Offer is applicable to all room categories. Ontario travel agents are covered by TICO. Mailing address: 6085 Midfield Road, Toronto ON L5P 1A2. TICO registration number: 50018683.
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With fun-filled appeal for singles, couples and families of all ages, Sunscape Curaçao offers its trademark Unlimited-Fun® in a delightful location overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean.
Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino 4H
Fr
$
158902
per person + $449.98 taxes From Calgary via Toronto • April 13-20/20 • Air Canada Vacations — Extras only from — A Savings of $100 per couple! Receive 3,178 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
CRUISE-BASED CURAÇAO EXPERIENCE: SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE WITH CELEBRITY CRUISES This seven-night Southern Caribbean cruise spends a full day in port at Willemstad, the welcoming and upbeat capital city of Curaçao. One of the most exciting dive destinations on the planet, Curaçao boasts no fewer than 60 worldrenowned diving sites.
Southern Caribbean Cruise Summit
$ Fr
2243
per person + $89 taxes Cat. 2C • Balcony • April 11/20 • 7 nights • Cruise Only • Celebrity Cruises Roundtrip San Juan including St. Kitts & Nevis, Aruba, Curaçao & Bonaire — — Extras only from $100USD Shipboard Credit for 1st & 2nd Guest! Specialty Dining for Two! Receive 4,486 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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1559
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*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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RESORT-BASED CURAÇAO EXPERIENCE: SUNSCAPE CURAÇAO RESORT, SPA & CASINO
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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. 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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Love is…
A romantic beach holiday, of course!
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hat’s the secret of a fabulous romantic getaway? “Turquoise seas, white sand, gourmet food and a lavish all-inclusive resort,” says Shelly Lesosky, Maritime Travel Advisor, Surrey, BC. Of course, it helps to have a great travel advisor who has seen the best properties first-hand and can recommend the one that’s just right for you. Pick up a copy of our own Maritime Travel Recommended Resorts for Weddings and Honeymoons for more ideas on top destinations for romance. In the meantime, check out these romance-ready retreats, each inspected and recommended by our own Maritime Travel destination wedding specialists.
ROMANTIC RETREAT: LOS CABOS, MEXICO—RIU PALACE CABO SAN LUCAS
ROMANTIC RETREAT: ST. LUCIA— SANDALS GRANDE ST. LUCIAN SPA & BEACH RESORT
“A beautiful resort that caters to all ages, Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas is a popular wedding destination with good reason. I had a wonderful time on my most recent visit, and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent food, drinks, and accommodations.”
“With its beautiful beach and romantic atmosphere, Sandals Grande St. Lucian is absolutely perfect. In fact—full disclosure—I got married there myself, so I know this firsthand!”
Recommended for you by
Shelly Lesosky
Sullivan Square Centre 110 - 15375 No. 10 Highway Surrey, BC 604-575-5044 slesosky@maritimetravel.ca
Discover why this resort was named “Saint Lucia’s Leading Resort” at the 2019 World Travel Awards.
The pool deck area is simply gorgeous, with spectacular views of the surrounding coastline.
Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas 5H
$ Fr
1605
per person + $430 taxes From Vancouver via Victoria • April 13-20/20 Signature Vacations — Extras only from — A Savings of $100 per couple! Receive 3,210 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Recommended for you by Krysta Robichaud, Manager 10419 80 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB 780-429-6752 krobichaud@maritimetravel.ca
Sandals Grande St. Lucian 5H
Fr
$
345272
per person + $496.28 taxes From Edmonton via Toronto • Feb. 28-Mar 7/20 Air Canada Vacations — Extras only from — A Savings of $100 per couple! Receive 6,905 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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VICTORIA, BC
Sustainable Small Group Adventure Travel! Please join us and Mark Nessle from Intrepid Travel for a special presentation highlighting the benefits of small group adventure travel. WED. OCT. 23 • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 3571 BLANSHARD STREET, UNIT 107 (LEVEL 4 - NEXT TO WHOLE FOODS MARKET)Light Refreshments • Door Prizes Please RSVP by Oct. 16 at 250-220-8011 or victoria@maritimetravel.ca
KAMLOOPS, BC
River Cruising with Scenic and Emerald Waterways! Join Maritime Travel and John Lovell from Scenic & Emerald Waterways and discover what’s new and wonderful in the world of River Cruising! SUN. NOV. 3 • 2PM CHASE COMMUNITY HALL Door Prizes • Refreshments Please RSVP by Oct. 28 at 778-471-5619
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