January 18, 2020 - Central Canada by Maritime Travel

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Your vacation destination guide January 18, 2020

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Romantic Escapes Our top picks for two

s the saying goes, “in life, it’s not where you go, it’s who you travel with.” That’s the spirit in which our Maritime Travel destination wedding experts counsel couples planning a romantic getaway. “Helping plan one of the most important moments in a person’s life is such an honor,” says Sheila Little, Maritime Travel advisor, Belleville. “These days, it’s not just about weddings away and honeymoons. It’s all about celebrating your love in the most special way possible.” From having your own personal butler pouring champagne on your balcony, to romantic private dinners on the beach, to his-and-her massages in a world-class spa, there have never been

so many options for couples. Here are a few of our favourite romantic retreats.

Jamaica—Sandals Negril “While I’m quick to recommend any Sandals resort in Jamaica, if the beach is your Number One consideration, then Sandals Negril is your best option. This spectacular beachfront resort has also undergone lots of renovations and upgrades.” Recommended for you by

Sheila Little

Reid’s Dairy Plaza, 222 Bell Blvd. Belleville, ON 613-902-0172 slittle@maritimetravel.ca

Sandals Negril 5H

If you’re planning a destination wedding, then a great option is to have friends or family with kids stay at the nearby Beaches Negril property, while couples stay at Sandals Negril.

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$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 departure by October 31, 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 Maritime 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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Riviera Maya, Mexico— Secrets Maroma Beach

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“What a lovely spot for a romantic getaway! I’ve spent vacation time here myself and loved every minute of it, from the first-class service—check out the French restaurant—to that gorgeous beach and all the activities and entertainment on offer.” Recommended for you by Sylvie Trahan, Manager Northgate Shopping Center 1500 Fisher Street North Bay, ON 705-476-3030 strahan@maritimetravel.ca

Samantha Boucher

149 Scurfield Blvd. Winnipeg, MB 204-943-6224 smboucher@maritimetravel.ca Rent a Bali bed & cabana for a day and luxuriate in style on that amazing beach—it’s so worth it!

Secrets Maroma Beach 5H

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Majestic Colonial Punta Cana 5H

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“If you want to stay on the best beach in the Caribbean for your wedding or honeymoon, then my vote is for Secrets Maroma Beach. The rooms are gorgeous and come with all the latest technology, like tablets you can use for room service.”

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Cruising the Caribbean— our favourite itineraries

ascinating ports of call, unique island cultures, daytime adventures, sumptuous evening dining, and more fun times than you ever imagined. Welcome to the Caribbean. “For me, it’s all about the itineraries and ports of call. Each of the three Caribbean itineraries (east, south or west) offers a different kind of cruise experience,” says Charlotte Oxenholm, Maritime Travel advisor, Pickering. Our other advisors agree. Here’s a look at the three different options, along with a top port pick for each itinerary.

Eastern Caribbean—7-Nights & Perfect Day cruise with Royal Caribbean Charlotte’s Port Pick: The Bahamas—Nassau-Paradise Island Just 50 miles off the Florida coast, this sparkling island paradise is comprised of no fewer than 700 islets. This is also the destination where most cruise lines have their own private islands. The Bahamas are also home to the Caribbean’s largest casino, and to some of the liveliest nightlife to be found in the tropics. For daytime activities, the port of Nassau is vibrant and easy to navigate, offering beachfront activities and affordable shopping.

“South Florida, The Bahamas, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan, and Tortola, and more. Most cruise lines offer this itinerary, which helps make it so popular. The sheer beauty of the beaches stand out for me on an Eastern Caribbean cruise. This area is great for first-timers.” Recommended for you by

Charlotte Oxenholm

Whites Road Shopping Centre 705 Kingston Rd Pickering, ON 905-837-9155 coxenholm@maritimetravel.ca

Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day Symphony of the Seas

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Receive up to $450 in resort credit at Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Book a 3-7 night vacation package to select Atlantis hotels, and receive up to $450 in resort credits per room, per stay to customize your dream vacation. Resort credit vary by resort, please ask your advisor for details. Book by: January 11, 2021 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: Now - January 11, 2021 Participating hotels: The Royal at Atlantis  The Reef Atlantis  The Coral at Atlantis ½ The Beach at Atlantis  Book your WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel Advisor today. Photo credit: The Royal at Atlantis 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. Offer based on double occupancy. Airport transfers to/from the hotel are included. A minimum 3-night stay is required. This offer may not be combined with any other offer. Coupons have no cash value and will expire upon check-out. Savings may vary by travel window, room type and hotel. Savings based on a 7-night stay. Additional blackout dates may apply. Resort credit is a one-time credit, given per room, per stay and may not be used towards the cost of the room. Two-bedroom suites are considered one room and will receive one resort credit. Resort credits may be used for Dolphin & Marine Adventures, Atlantis Kids Adventures, CRUSH, Atlantis Pals, Atlantis Speedway, Atlantis LIVE performances, or select food and beverage outlets. Participating outlets may vary and will be explained at the hotel front desk upon check-in. Resort credit may not be used for laundry service, gratuities for food/beverage consumption, nightly mandatory fees, in-room movies, phone calls or at any of the following outlets: Mandara Spa, Ocean Club Golf Course, the Casino, Marina Starbucks, the Atlantis Signature shops or any other retail shops. Ontario travel agents are covered by TICO. Mailing address: 6085 Midfield Road, Toronto ON L5P 1A2. TICO registration number: 50018683.

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Southern Caribbean—12-day Caribbean Flair with Oceania

Recommended for you by Jennifer Pitts, Manager 123 Guildwood Parkway, Unit 110A Guildwood-Scarborough, ON 416-264-3211 jpitts@maritimetravel.ca

Jennifer’s Port Pick: Aruba Unofficially referred to as the theme park of the Caribbean, Aruba’s official motto is “One Happy Island,” a moniker that works for islanders and visitors alike. With lots of duty free shopping, dozens of dive sites and notable shipwrecks, Aruba appeals to nature buffs and urbanites alike. But it’s the beaches—among the cleanest, whitest and prettiest in the Caribbean—that truly set this treasured island apart.

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“Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Cozumel, Key West, San Juan, and more. The off-ship activities are great on a Western Caribbean cruise. There is so much to see and do, from visiting Mayan ruins in Mexico to some of the best snorkelling and diving imaginable in Cozumel and the Caymans.” Recommended for you by Chrissy Rozon, Manager Cornwall Square Mall 1 Water St E Unit T14A Cornwall, ON 613-933-8720 crozon@maritimetravel.ca

Chrissy’s Port Pick: Cozumel, Mexico Cozumel may be small in stature—it’s just 28 miles long and 10 miles wide— but this diminutive tropical retreat punches above its weight when it comes to attractions, both natural and man-made. Aside from great shopping– you can cut some sweet deals on things like Mexican handicrafts, jewelry and other souvenirs–Cozumel offers incredibly diverse options for watersports aficionados, thanks to its proximity to the world’s second-largest barrier reef.

Western Caribbean Cruise Celebrity Equinox

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“San Juan, St. Lucia, Curacao, Dominica, Barbados, St. Kitts, to name a few. I love cruising this area. Visiting these islands on their own can be expensive. A cruise is an ideal and affordable way to take in these wonderful places. An added bonus is getting to experience French and West Indian cultures.”

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For Your Bucket List… Adventures in Australia, Italy and Peru

ive the Great Barrier Reef… Hike Machu Picchu… Eat your way through Italy… if your bucket list includes adventures like these, chances are our intrepid advisors have already been there. “Travelling is a requirement of my job—and it’s also what I love best about it,” says Marina Banozic, Manager, Maritime Travel, Sudbury. “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, circumnavigating the globe

in search of adventure is what we do best at Maritime Travel! Here’s a quick overview of some of the bucket-list destinations Marina and her colleagues have experienced first-hand.

Australia—the awesome wonders of Down Under “Australia has always been on my bucket list—to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It sounds silly, but with all the large, wonderful experiences, the magical moment for me was when I finally got to hold a koala bear and feed a kangaroo. My Australia experience came together in that moment.” Recommended for you by Marina Banozic, Manager Rainbow Centre - 40 Elm St. Sudbury, ON 705-675-1977 mbanozic@maritimetravel.ca

For your bucket list: 12-day Classic Australia with Goway This classic adventure with Goway demonstrates—in technicolor—just why Australia consistently tops Top 10 lists. From the sunburnt plains of the Australian outback, to the enduring deeps of the Great Barrier Reef, this breathtaking introduction to the land Down Under pairs cosmopolitan cities with natural wonders and wonderful wildlife.

Classic Australia

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Italy—a culinary cornucopia “Italy is my go-to destination for foodie adventures. It’s all about lush olive groves, delectable tastings at exclusive wineries, highly customized cooking classes and stone-clad accommodations. There’s a culinary adventure at every delicious turn.” Recommended for you by

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19 Baldwin Street Tillsonburg, ON 519-688-3332 koliver@maritimetravel.ca

For your bucket list: 13-day Best of Italy with Trafalgar The best of Italy’s cities, lakes and coastlines are yours to discover during this bucket-list-worthy Italian adventure. You’ll experience all the spellbinding highlights, including the exquisite flavours that inspired the passionate locals to coin the phrase: “First we eat, then we do everything else…”

Machu Picchu, Peru— at the heart of the mystery “Clients would tell me that hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is nothing short of mystical. I had Peru on my bucket list for years, so now, having finally experienced it for myself, I can only say it was the trip of a lifetime.” Recommended for you by Heather McDonald, CTC Cataraqui Centre 945 Gardiners Road Kingston, ON 613-389-8170 hmcdonald@maritimetravel.ca

Machu Picchu Adventure

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For your bucket list: 8-day Machu Picchu Adventure with G Adventures This once-in-a-lifetime adventure includes a trip by rail to discover the stunning mountains, cloud forests and jungles that surround Machu Picchu. Other highlights include optional cooking classes in Cusco and Lima, exploring ruins cultures past and present, and bartering at local markets in the Sacred Valley.

per person May 7-14/20 • 7 days • Land Only • G Adventures Roundtrip Lima including Cusco, Ollantaytambo & Machu Picchu — — Extras only from A Savings of $100 per couple! Receive 3,498 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

Best of Italy

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per person April 5-17/20 • 13 days • Land Only • Trafalgar Roundtrip to Rome including Sorrento, Assisi, Verona, Venice, Italian Lakes, Milan, Pisa, Florence & San Gimignano — — Extras only from A Savings of $100 per couple! Receive 8,090 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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