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Time to Head South!

Our top picks for winter sun

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ith the holidays in the rearview mirror and months of dreary winter weather still ahead, a trip to the sunny south is a dream worth acting on. “The best prescription for the winter blahs is a dose of Caribbean sun, in my opinion,” says Krysta Robichaud, Manager, Maritime Travel, Edmonton.

Lucky for the rest of us, Krysta and her Maritime Travel colleagues have been travelling all over the Caribbean and beyond this past year…checking out the beach scene and uncovering the best options for some muchneeded winter sun in Mexico, Hawaii, Jamaica, Cuba and beyond. The top resorts are then selected for our very own Maritime Travel Recommended Resorts program.

“I’ve visited so many of the best allinclusive resorts myself,” says Krysta.

“But if there’s one I haven’t seen, I have quick access to 400 of my travel colleagues across the country to get the real story.”

Here are just three of their picks for kicking the winter blahs.

Destination: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic— Secrets Cap Cana “Oh my gosh—what a beautiful resort! But honestly, if you want to take it up a notch, you absolutely have to go for the Preferred Club upgrade.”

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

Destination: Riviera Maya, Mexico—Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun “A beautiful resort with a great beach, wonderful service and fab food. I would definitely recommend it to clients looking for an elegant, romantic getaway with personalized service.”

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LeAnn Marutkyn

921 - 3rd Avenue S Lethbridge, AB 403-329-3373 lmarutkyn@maritimetravel.ca The a la carte restaurants offer lots of choice and guests also have full access to literally dozens more gourmet dining venues at Secrets, Dreams and Now Resorts in the area. Bon appetite!

The soft-sand beach here is spectacular and very inviting for leisurely walks.

Secrets Cap Cana 5H

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$

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per person + $500 taxes Direct from Edmonton • April 13-20/20 • Sunwing — Extras only from — Receive 3,970 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun 5H

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Destination: Los Cabos, Mexico—Secrets Puerto Los Cabos

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“You simply can’t go wrong with this resort! I’ve had clients stay here and they all consistently rave about 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 As an enhancement to the Unlimited-Luxury® concept, Secrets’ Sip, Savour & See Dining Experience allows guests to experience other nearby Secrets, Breathless and Dreams Resorts & Spas in the Los Cabos area.

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per person + $489.43 taxes From Kelowna via Vancouver • February 29-March 7/20 • Air Canada Vacations — Extras only from — Receive 3,458 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

Sweet perks down south

Treat yourself to extra pampering during your beach getaway at Transat’s Distinction Collection hotels in 15 Sun destinations.

Benefits exclusive to Transat1

You’ll also enjoy:

> Direct roundtrip transfers between the airport and hotel

> Welcome cocktail and cold towel upon arrival

> Additional guaranteed reservations at à la carte restaurants

> Beach towels, bathrobes and slippers in the room3

> Free Wi-Fi2

> Bottle of wine or local specialty in the room upon arrival3

> Mini-bar stocked daily

> Concierge service

> Unlimited select international drinks

> Turndown service3

> Free in-room safe

> Golf or spa discounts1

Vacation is calling Contact your Maritime Travel Advisor for more information

Check out our Recommended Resorts brochures for more great Sun Holidays!

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t Maritime Travel, we take our travel seriously, but we still manage to have some fun— and we love to bring that knowledge and experience to you. With our Worldwide Sale now on, it’s time to dig into some of those bucket list experiences. Here’s just a tiny sampling of some of the dream destinations we’ve visited lately.

Discover: Country Roads of Croatia with Insight Vacations (14 days) Perilously positioned between Central Europe and the Balkans, Croatia is a fabulous amalgam of diverse cultures, medieval and modern metropolises, and endless coastlines on the islandstudded Adriatic Sea. Highlights of

this recommended vacation include the world-famous Postojna Caves, the scenic wonderland of Plitvice Lakes National Park, an island-hopping excursion to Hvar, and the fabled walled town of Dubrovnik, Pearl of the Adriatic.

“Croatia is truly a beautiful country, with something unique to admire at every turn. From the stunning waterfalls in Plitvice National Park, to the fantastic coastal drives, it’s just packed with ancient history along with wonderful modern overtones. This is one for your bucket list!”

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per person October 17-30/20 • 10 days • Land Only • Insight Vacations Zagreb to Dubrovnik including Postojna, Pula, Rovinj, Opatija, Plitvice Lakes, Zadar, Trogir, Hvar, Korčula, Orebić, Mali Ston & Cavtat — — Extras only from A Savings of $100 per couple!

Receive 9,000 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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Jeanie Gillespie

Sullivan Square Centre 110 - 15375 No. 10 Highway Surrey, BC 604-575-5044 jgillespie@maritimetravel.ca

Receive up to $1500 resort credit at select Five-Star Palace Resorts in Mexico and Jamaica Book a 5-8 night vacation package to select Palace Resorts, and receive $1500 in resort credits per room, per stay to customize your dream vacation. With endless activities available, the choices are yours at Palace Resorts.

The value of the resort credit is flexible based on the desired length of stay: • 5 to 8-night packages - $1500 resort credit • 4-night package - $750 resort credit • 3-night package - $500 resort credit Want to stay even longer? Receive up to $2,500 in resort credit: • 9-11 night packages - $2,000 resort credit • 12+ night packages - $2,500 resort credit Please note conditions apply to the use of resort credit, see offer conditions below.

Book by: December 16, 2020 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: Now - December 23, 2020 Cancun: Le Blanc Spa Resort, Sun Palace, The Grand at Moon Palace, Beach Palace, Moon Palace Cancun Los Cabos: Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos Riviera Maya: Playacar Palace Ocho Rios/Runaway Bay: Moon Palace Jamaica

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Book your WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel Advisor today.

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. Not valid on group bookings. Other restrictions may apply. Resort credit will be distributed to guests upon arrival at the time of check-in. Airport transfers to/from the hotel are included. A minimum 3-night stay is required. Resort credit is valued in USD and can be used towards select tours, golf, spa/beauty salon services, romantic dinners, diving packages, Vacation Memories photo packages, and Palace Resorts Wedding Collection. Promotion, prices and applicable services are subject to change without notice. Promotion will not be extended to travellers on: FAM trips, travel agent or employee rates, complimentary, incentive or compensatory stays. Resort credit cannot be exchanged for cash, products or merchandise. There is no cash reimbursement if unused. There is a 16% service fee on all products and services rendered with the resort credit. Some restrictions apply towards golf credits; see front desk for details. Taxes, surcharges and/or gratuity not included. Offer is applicable to all room categories. Inclusions can be changed or withdrawn at any time without notice. There is no cash reimbursement if unused. Credits are issued per room per stay. Blackout dates may apply. For any further details, please see hotel front desk. Ontario travel agents are covered by TICO. Mailing address: 6085 Midfield Road, Toronto ON L5P 1A2. TICO registration number: 50018683.

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Discover: Classic Costa Rica with On the Go Tours (8 days)

From the avant garde futurism of Tokyo to the historic temples of Kyoto, Japan is both ageless and ancient. This recommended Japan tour is designed for value-minded travellers with an appreciation for history, architecture and splendid natural scenery. You’ll start in Tokyo and end in Osaka, with overnight stops along the way in the Mount Fuji area, Kyoto and Hiroshima.

This 8-day whirlwind tour is perfect for the adventurer with limited time who wants to hit the highlights of this diverse country. Chillax on the beach, get up close and personal with one of the world’s most active volcanoes, melt away in thermal springs, visit a local farm and stroll around San Jose—it’s all included.

“Japan was never on my bucket list, but now that I’ve been there, I realize what I was missing! The whole country is an amazing adventure and the highlights for me were the beautiful culture and scenery and the amazing food. I would recommend this to my adventure travellers and foodies, for sure!”

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“There is nowhere in the world quite like Costa Rica.

I fell in love with its natural beauty, the amazing rain forest, the wildlife, the beaches…

I could go on and on.”

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Dee Dalton

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

Toreen Flesher

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

Timeless Japan

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per person September 7-16/20 • 10 days • Land Only • Globus Tokyo to Osaka including Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Hiroshima & Okayama

Classic Costa Rica

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Check out our Recommended brochures for more great adventures!

per person May 16-23/20 • 8 days • Land Only • On The Go Tours Roundtrip San Jose including Quepos, La Fortuna, Arenal NP & Monteverde — Extras only from — Receive 6,390 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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

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Discover: Timeless Japan with Cosmos (10 days)

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just love Scotland—it has so much to offer in terms of ancient history, rugged scenery and warm cultural traditions,” says Alison Hekker, Manager, Maritime Travel, Fort St. John. “I think a big part of its charm is that so many of the highlights are best shared with friends, whether it be a whiskey tasting, a visit to a stately castle or learning about the Scottish clans.”

Indeed, ancient history literally reflects from the lofty highlands, down to the sea-sprayed islands. But you don’t just look at it. Get set to taste it in the scones and clotted cream; to hear it in the drone of the pipes and in the local Scottish brogue; and to feel it as its salt breezes envelope you on its rugged coast.

Here’s Alison’s top pick for a wonderful Scottish experience, with Collette. What do we like? Unpack just once, Laddie, and let your escorts take care of everything else!

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Tracy Recommends: Discover Scotland 10-day Holiday with Collette

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Recommended for you by Alison Hekker, Manager 10411A 100th Street Fort St John, BC 250-785-4481 ahekker@maritimetravel.ca

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Castles and Clans— Discover Scotland Put a modern twist on traditional Scottish ingredients during an interactive cooking session.

Discover Scotland

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per person May 4-13/20 • 10 days • Land Only • Collette Glasgow to Edinburgh including Ballachulish, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Thurso, Orkney Islands, Eastern Highlands, Pitlochry & St. Andrews — — Extras only from Receive 6,598 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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The Best Springtime Cruises

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iscover magical Mediterranean ports of call in Italy, Spain, and France. Meander down iconic European rivers with stops at the most fascinating historic cities and towns.

Whether you choose ocean or river cruising, there’s a fabulous waterborne adventure that’s calling your name this spring. Our advisors weigh in.

River Cruise Itinerary: 10-day Holland & Belgium with Viking River Cruises “This is a lovely new itinerary and Viking takes care of every detail, from ordering front-of-the-line museum passes, to paying for final taxi rides. Thanks to the small size of the ship and the relaxed ambiance, everyone mingles and makes some great new friends.”

Ocean Cruise Itinerary: 12-night Spain (Andalusia), France and Italy with Celebrity “Cruising is a magical way to experience Europe’s amazing history and this is a wonderful itinerary that includes such iconic ports as Barcelona, Rome, Valencia and Cartagena.”

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Celia Nishimura

105-2429 152nd Street White Rock/Surrey, BC 604-531-3307 cnishimura@maritimetravel.ca

Explore the astonishing architecture and charming cultures of gorgeous Mediterranean cities like Barcelona, Marseilles, Gibraltar and Malaga on a 12-night Spain (Andalusia), France and Italy voyage of discovery with Celebrity Cruises.

Spain, France & Italy Cruise Celebrity Infinity

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$

3632

per person + $219 taxes Cat. 2C • Balcony • May 9/20 • 12 nights • Cruise Only Celebrity Cruises Roundtrip Barcelona including Valencia, Alicante, Gibraltar, Málaga, Cartagena, Provence, Nice, Florence & Rome — — Extras only from Specialty Dining for Two! Plus $290.00 USD Shipboard Credit per Cabin!

Receive 7,264 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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Diane Grant

@ Hudson’s Bay 6631 Island Hwy - Nanaimo, BC 250-390-3166 dgrant@maritimetravel.ca

This delightful new itinerary from Amsterdam (Holland) to Antwerp (Belgium) sails through the inland waterways of the Low Countries, stopping in key cities to soak up Dutch, German and Flemish culture. In the spring, visit the famed Keukenhof Gardens in full bloom.

Holland & Belgium River Cruise Viking Kvasir

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4299

per person, tax included Cat. F • Fixed Window • October 6-15/20 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Viking River Cruises Amsterdam to Antwerp including Hoorn, Rotterdam, Kinderdijk, Dordrecht, Wesel, Nijmegen & Maastricht — — Extras only from Receive 8,598 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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Please join us and Fiona Schonewille from Holland America to learn what’s new and exciting with their new ships and where they can take you!

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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.

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