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Worldwide Adventures— what will yours be?
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hether it’s smooching the Blarney Stone to catch the gift of the gab, or watching the sun rise over Machu Picchu in a reimagined ancient Incan ceremony, the adventure travel experts at LeGrow’s Travel have done it all. “Travelling is a requirement of my job—and it’s also what I love best about it,” says Allison Barbour, Marystown. “As LeGrow’s Travel advisors, we’re expected to have deep knowledge of travel trends and to be able to advise clients as to their best choices based on first-hand experience.” Even if exotic travel does not call to you, adventure can still await around every corner of the globe. There are lots of new roads to travel and unique experiences to be had even at some of our more popular destinations. Here’s a quick review of some of the travel adventures Allison and her colleagues recommend based on personal experience.
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Worldwide Adventure: 10-Day Costsaver Britain and Ireland Delight with Trafalgar
Worldwide Adventure: 7-Day Rome, Florence and Venice with Cosmos Recommended for you by Carolyn Drover, Manager Main Highway Bay Roberts 709-786-7902 cdrover@legrowstravel.ca
Recommended for you by
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This reasonably priced in-depth holiday is jam-packed with historic castles, churches, medieval monuments and magical landscapes that have inspired poetry, music and art. You’ll wind your way through the Yorkshire Dales, wander down Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, explore Dublin’s historic haunts and more.
Britain & Ireland Delight
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$
1850
per person May 1/20 • 10 days • Land Only • Trafalgar Roundtrip London including Bradford, Glasgow, Dublin, Waterford & Cardiff
This all-Italy, value-priced escorted adventure is one for your European wish list. From Rome to Venice, Florence to Pisa, Verona and beyond, you’ll experience the best of Italy with her fabulous landscapes, delectable cuisine and centuries-old history.
Rome, Florence & Venice
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$
1614
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Worldwide Adventure: 15-Day Costsaver Highlights of Bohemia with Trafalgar Recommended for you by Phyllis Barter, Manager Churchill Square St. John’s 709-758-6788 pbarter@legrowstravel.ca
Uncover Germany’s heritage, Poland’s character and Hungary’s charm on this reasonably priced six-country, 11-city escorted adventure featuring the historic cultural hubs and colourful folklore of Bohemia.
Highlights of Bohemia
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$
2525
Worldwide Adventure: 9-Day Tropical Costa Rica with Collette Tours “There is nowhere in the world quite like Costa Rica. I simply can’t forget the beauty, the amazing rain forest, the howler monkeys, toucans, great beaches…I could go on and on.” Recommended for you by Ashley Petten, Manager Atlantic Place St. John’s 709-758-6777 apetten@legrowstravel.ca
This action-packed tour of Costa Rica’s highlights is perfect for the adventurer with limited time who wants to explore the region’s diversity. Get your adrenaline pumping, experience the forest canopy on a hanging bridges nature walk, melt away in thermal springs or relax on a beach—it’s all included!
Tropical Costa Rica
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1749
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per person June 27/20 • 15 days • Land Only • Trafalgar Roundtrip Frankfurt including Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna & Prague
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Worldwide Adventures— what will yours be?
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Our Top Beach Resorts
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here are so many matchless resorts on blissful beaches to choose from, it’s hard to make a short-list. But, disclaimers aside, here are just a couple of our recommendations for some of the most amazing beaches in the world, perfectly matched with luxurious all-inclusive resorts. Bring on the bliss.
Beach Retreat: Varadero, Cuba—Melia Marina Varadero
Beach Retreat: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic— Breathless Punta Cana
“This hotel gets consistently good reviews—I’ve never heard a complaint. Clients who stayed there recently said they loved it and didn’t mind taking the little bridge to get to the beach.”
“Breathless is my go-to choice for younger couples for whom the beach is very important and who are also looking for great food and nightlife, along with lots of daily activities, all in an adultsonly resort.”
Recommended for you by Paula Gushue, Manager Happy Valley-Goose Bay 709-896-7375 pgushue@legrowstravel.ca
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Varadero is renowned for its allinclusive retreats, picture-perfect turquoise water and soft, sugary white sand. It seemingly stretches forever—21 kilometres in fact— offering up an extensive array of watersports and activities. Varadero is also home to Cuba’s only golf course.
Christi Penney
TC Square Carbonear 709-596-5058 cpenney@legrowstravel.ca
One of the six outstanding beaches that comprise the sandy paradise that is Punta Cana, Bavaro Beach delivers a delicious slice of coastal heaven and clear, turquoise water that changes hues as it approaches the shoreline.
Breathless Punta Cana 5H Melia Marina Varadero 4½H
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Cruise Adventures— discover the hottest holidays on the high seas!
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ill it be the Mediterranean or the Caribbean? A family fling or a romantic getaway? Here’s a peak at just two of the hottest itineraries for 2020, each vetted and recommended by our own LeGrow’s Travel cruise experts. Need we say more?
Cruise Adventure: 7-Day Western Mediterranean from Rome with Norwegian cruise line “The absolute best mode of travel when it comes to getting the real flavours of Europe. Say yes to Mediterranean cruising—believe me, you’ll be glad you did!” Recommended for you by Suzanne Jacobs, Manager Lewisporte Shopping Ctr. Lewisporte 709-535-6650 sjacobs@legrowstravel.ca
Rome’s Ancient sites, France’s wine region, Barcelona's iconic culture, and day trips to Italy's Pisa or Cinque Terre—and these are just some of the highlights on this charming itinerary.
Western Mediterranean Cruise Norwegian Epic
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95501
per person + $128.18 taxes Cat. IX Inside • Oct. 21/20 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Norwegian Cruise Line Roundtrip Rome including Livorno, Cannes, Palma Majorca, Barcelona & Naples
Cruise Adventure: 7-Night Bahamas & Perfect Day with Royal Caribbean “I love The Bahamas. From Nassau-Paradise Island to Grand Bahama Island. Clients love all the different things they can do…from island hopping to diving to deep-sea fishing.” Recommended for you by Judy Jenkins, Manager Gander Mall Gander 709-651-4666 jjenkins@legrowstravel.ca
Comprised of a breathtaking collection of 700 islets, the sparkling islandparadise of The Bahamas has an island for every vacation style. With activities ranging from swimming with pigs (for real!) in the Bahamian Exhumas to playing high-stakes poker in the Caribbean’s largest casino, diversity rules. In addition, Coco Cay, located between Freeport and Nassau, provides 140 acres of private beaches, shopping and activities exclusively for passengers of Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises.
Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise Majesty of the Seas
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Come Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer! Recommended for you by Lisa Yetman, Manager TC Square Carbonear 709-596-5058 lyetman@legrowstravel.ca
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egardless of what part of Canada you call home, the Canadian Rockies deserve to be on your worldwide wish list. “In a word—Wow!” says Lisa Yetman, Manager, Carbonear, of her encounters aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, the only passenger rail service between Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies. “From the incredible scenery you’ll take in during daylight hours to the food and impeccable service—this is one for your bucket list.”
Sample Journey: Rocky Mountaineer Classic 2-Day First Passage to the West Take a sensational, two day, all daylight trip from Vancouver through Kamloops to Banff. Spend two full days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, then spend an extra night in Banff.
First Passage to the West – by Rail SilverLeaf Service
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$
1949
per person + taxes $97.45 pp
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2669
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Rocky Mountaineer is a world-class train journey like no other. Winding through Western Canada and the heart of the Canadian Rockies, this is where the call of the wild meets luxury, gourmet cuisine, and impeccable service.
For more information, contact your LeGrow’s Travel Advisor.
* Price for Journey through the Clouds Explorer package per person in CAD, GoldLeaf Service, for select start date on April 13, 2020 from Vancouver, subject to availability. Accommodation is based on double occupancy. Pricing includes GST. Pricing does not include flights. Additional conditions apply.
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One Love!— Adventures in Jamaica
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ur LeGrow’s Travel Recommended Resorts in Jamaica 2020 brochure is hot off the presses. Here’s just one reason to hit the beach. Pick up a copy today at your local LeGrow's Travel or visit us online to check our advisors’ top picks for a vacation in Jamaica!
Destination: Montego Bay— Sunscape Splash Montego Bay “With its heady mix of beautiful beaches, terrific shopping and nightlife options, you’ll find there’s no end of things to do in Montego Bay. Just minutes from the airport, Sunscape Splash Montego Bay is a great family friendly beachfront resort that offers it all for a reasonable price.” Recommended for you by
Kim Butler
Exploits Valley Mall Grand Falls-Windsor 709-489-2710 kbutler@legrowstravel.ca
Sunscape Splash Montego Bay 4H
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$
1125
per person + $540 taxes Direct from St. John's • March 22-29/20 • Sunwing
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