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NOVEMBER 5, 2016
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California Calling! With its diverse attractions and fabulous scenery, the Golden State has never been so inviting
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alifornia offers up a cornucopia of dramatic coastal, desert and mountain scenery, which is somehow complemented by such fabulous cities as San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. Here are just two of our favourite picks for hasslefree escorted vacations that will show you all the highlights. Leave your heart in San Francisco
“Fishermen’s Wharf, the shopping, China Town, and of course the famed Alcatraz prison excursion … It’s nonstop fun in San Francisco and always a huge hit with clients.” – Marla Cannon, Maritime Travel counsellor, Victoria, BC
One of San Francisco’s greatest assets is its close proximity to California’s famed Napa Valley, home to countless wineries and gourmet restaurants. “Napa is just an hour or so from the city, but it’s like entering another world,” Marla says. Combining the two destinations makes for a wonderful week packed with cosmopolitan fun and Europeanstyle dining and tasting amid the rural charm of a world-class wine country. But the California dreaming doesn’t end there. There is also time to take in some of the state’s other northern charms – all within the same week. The Lake Tahoe area provides stunning views and the fresh-air experience of a true alpine environment. Take a gondola ride for spectacular views of the lake and mountain peaks. Just to the east of the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park’s unique limestone formations provide
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an entirely different backdrop to your Northern California experience. We Recommend: From San Francisco to Los Angeles, see the famous sights of California on a spectacular California Classics 9-day dream getaway with Globus. Enjoy the excitement and faster pace of San Francisco and Los Angeles, and take a deep breath and slow down in the mountain areas of Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. If you’re interested in seeing some of California’s amazing scenery in contrast with its most exciting cities, this tour offers you a chance to admire some of its best.
9-Day California Classics Tour
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Land Only • June 3-11/17 • 9 days • Globus From San Francisco to Los Angles including Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, Carmel, Monterey, Big Sur, San Simeon, Pismo beach, Solvang & Santa Barbara
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along the way, including the fruits of world-renowned wine country. Memories to cherish include sampling the fine art of wine-blending under the deft guidance of an expert at Ravenswood Winery; smelling the acids from the Carignan wine and tasting the fruit infusing the Zinfandel, before creating your own special blend to take home and share with friends.
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7-Day San Francisco & Wine Country Delights
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Land Only • June 16-22/17 • 7 days • Trafalgar Roundtrip San Francisco including Sonoma, Napa Valley & Calistoga
A savings of $100 per couple!
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ASK OUR CALIFORNIA EXPERTS! Marla Cannon
@ Hudson’s Bay, The Bay Centre Victoria, BC 250-220-8011 mcannon@maritimetravel.ca
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Mill Creek Crossing 109-1912 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC 250-860-0633 nkoenig@maritimetravel.ca
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California Wine Country – taste the good life Life is good in California Wine Country – especially if you’re a foodie or a connoisseur of fine wines. Even without all that fabulous food and drink, it’s still one of the world’s premier destinations, boasting breathtaking vistas of rolling hills patchworked with vineyards, orchards and twisted oak trees. We Recommend: California’s Wine Country reveals its wealth of epicurean treasures on Trafalgar’s San Francisco and Wine Country Delights 7-day, six-city getaway. This laid-back journey from San Francisco to Sonoma and Napa explores all the sights and tastes
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Beachfront Rendezvous
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ith winter lurking around the corner, dreams of stealing away to a tropical paradise consume our thoughts. But choosing from among the ever-growing number of glittering all-inclusive resorts can be daunting for many people. Thankfully, Maritime Travel counsellors have been travelling this past year … Checking out the options in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Cuba and beyond. Here are just a few of their picks – from “beautiful” to “budget.” For all the details and a complete list, visit www.maritimetravel.ca or pick up a copy of our Recommended Resorts brochures in store.
PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Blessed with some 50 kilometers of soft white sand kissed by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, Punta Cana is made up almost exclusively of lovely all-inclusive resorts geared toward couples and families. Recommended Resort: Barceló Bavaro Beach Resort 4½★
VARADERO, CUBA Varadero is renowned for its allinclusive retreats, picture-perfect turquoise water and soft, sugary white sand. It seemingly stretches forever – 21 kilometers in fact – offering up an extensive array of watersports and activities. Varadero is also home to Cuba’s only golf course. Recommended Resort: Iberostar Laguna Azul 4½★ Iberostar Laguna Azul
Barceló Bavaro Beach Resort
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ASK US ABOUT YOUR NEXT SUN GETAWAY! Carla Carson
2004 Main St. Penticton, BC 250-492-5792 ccarson@maritimetravel.ca
Cindy Hagelsieb
714 Park Royal North West Vancouver, BC 604-922-9683 chagelsieb@maritimetravel.ca
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Royal City Centre New Westminster, BC 604-525-5933 lzubor@maritimetravel.ca
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Away from Cancun’s electric and happening atmosphere, travellers in search of a more tranquil vacation head south of Cancun along the 100-mile-long stretch of coastline known as the Riviera Maya. The arrow-straight highway opens onto spectacular beachfront resorts, an amazing eco-archeological park and the lively town of Playa del Carmen, to mention but a few attractions. Recommended Resort: Barceló Maya Beach Resort 4½★ Barceló Maya Beach Resort
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SuperClubs Breezes Varadero 4★ Junior Suite Garden View 7 nts | Jan 9, 16 | + $343 txs/fees Calgary departures
Meliá Las Dunas 4 1/2★ Hotel Room 7 nts | Jan 30 | + $332 txs/fees Vancouver departures
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IBEROSTAR Punta Cana 4 1/2★ Hotel Room 7 nts | Jan 27 | + $452 txs/fees Edmonton departures
Ocean Coral & Turquesa 4 1/2★ Sapphire Club Junior Suite 7 nts | Jan 8, 15 | + $386 txs/fees Vancouver departures
pp + $380.61 taxes Direct from Victoria • Jan. 28-Feb. 4/17 • Transat Receive 18,678 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Check out our Recommended Resorts brochures!
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Flight, transfers & all inclusive resort
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† Maritime Travel Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points Offer: Book between Sep 1 to Nov 30, 2016, for travel from Nov 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017 and receive 15,000 Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points per couple (7,500 Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points per person) on all 7-night or longer sun, Florida and cruise packages over $1000 per person before taxes. Not applicable on air only, groups, child rates and last minute bookings (21 days prior to departure). Flights are from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton via Air Transat. Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy in lead room category, unless otherwise stated. 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. Taxes and fees are extra and noted above. Travel Agency fees may apply. For full terms and conditions, refer to transat.com. Transat is a division of Transat Tours Canada Inc., and is registered as a travel wholesaler in British Columbia (Reg #2454) with offices at 1090 West Pender Street, Suite 1110, Vancouver, BC, V6E 2N7.
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Join us on a fully-escorted trip of a lifetime! THE FLAVOURS OF MOROCCO
English Country Gardens
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March 21-30, 2017 • 10 days, 9 nights • Max. 20 guests
June 7-12, 2017 6 days, 5 nights • Max. 25 guests.
June 2-12, 2017 • 11 days, 10 nights • Max. 30 guests.
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foodie Pete Luckett in uncovering Maritime Travel and popular Join Join the very best of exotic Morocco. Stay at Vancouver radio personality Sir Richard Branson’s mansion, enjoy Moroccan meals, cooking demonstrations, and tastings. Take a sunset camel ride and sleep under the stars in our own desert camp. More fun and laughs than you can possibly imagine.
long with Neville MacKay, we uncover the spectacular beauty of Britain’s floral gardens in all their glory. We explore iconic sites and go behind the scenes with visits to private gardens. Castles, historic sites, a London city tour, and charming pubs round out the fun.
Joanne Sutton as we head to Nashville to see the hottest country stars in the world. Our popular CMA Fest tours sell out quickly each year. Hurry!
Contact your Maritime Travel counsellor. Hurry! Visit maritimetravel.ca for full itineraries & pricing!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELLOR! Featured prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated and reflect the 20% or 10% Monograms promo discount and the Maritime Travel $50 per person discount. Flights and travel insurance are additional. Book a 2017 Monograms Limerick, Killarney, Dublin & Belfast (DDB) vacation to receive a 20% discount, or book a 2017 Monograms Dublin & London (DD), London, Paris, Barcelona & Madrid (DRB), Paris, Aix-en-Provence & Nice (DRQ), London, Paris & Rome (DRS**), Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck & Munich (DVS), East Africa Private Safari (IQH**), Peru Highlights (ISM**), Journey Down Under (IPO**) vacation to receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of the core package, including extensions. Not including extra night accommodations, hotel upgrades, intra-vacation air (**tours), transfers, taxes/fees, tips or supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between November 1–30, 2016 for travel in 2017. Offer not valid with any other offer except the Journeys Club Repeat Traveller benefit (if applicable), current applicable air promos, and the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Offer Early Booking Promo. Applies to new bookings only and will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. The Maritime Travel Fall Offer Early Booking Promo discount of $50 per person is valid on all Globus family of brands vacation packages of 7 land days or longer, with a minimum value of $1,000 per person before taxes, booked and deposited between September 1 and November 30, 2016 for travel in 2016 or 2017. Additional restrictions may apply; see your Maritime travel agent for details. †Based on South Korea & Japan Highlights, Sep 24–Oct 9, 2017 land only departures. TICO#1893755/50015835
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Go With the Flow
Set sail for a leisurely holiday on a river cruise through Europe
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aving cruised Europe’s coastal ports and travelled overland to some of its most enchanting cities, I considered myself somewhat of an expert on the Old World. It took a river cruise to show me what I was missing – and how much,” says Katherine Young, manager, Maritime Travel, Langley, BC. “The rest of the Continent, as it turns out!” For many travellers, the slow chug along such legendary waterways as the Danube, Rhine or Rhone is just the right pace for getting a feel for the terrain.
“In a very real way, these river routes are pathways into history. You’re getting the same views experienced centuries ago when rivers were the main mode of transportation and trade. That’s why so many of Europe’s famous cities were built along these waterways.” – Katherine Young, manager, Maritime Travel, Langley, BC
Most river cruise ships accommodate no more than 150 passengers – so personal and attentive service is a given onboard. Fresh, local ingredients and wines are another important element of the river cruise experience – as is the fact that the fine wines are complimentary with meals. The river cruise season runs March through the end of December, beginning with Tulip Time cruises in Benelux countries (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) and ending with Christmas Market cruises in Hungary, Austria and Germany. See your Maritime Travel counsellor for details. A Taste of the Danube A remarkable journey designed to charm and delight, this 8-day adventure with Avalon Waterways showcases the cuisine and culture along the scenic Danube from Vienna to Budapest.
Cruising the Christmas Markets Take a journey that will make you believe in holiday magic all over again with AMAWATERWAYS Christmas Markets on the Danube 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Prague. You’ll sail through villages with cobblestone streets and fairytale houses and share traditional holiday goodies with the people who made them.
Christmas Markets on the Danube AMA Serena
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pp + Taxes/Fees $210 pp Cat. E Deluxe Stateroom Piano Deck • Nov. 20/17 • 8 days Cruise Only • AMA Waterways From Budapest to Prague including Vienna, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg & Prague Receive 6,998 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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ASK US ABOUT EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISING! Katherine Young, Manager Suite 2 6233 - 200th Street Willowbrook Park Langley, BC 604-533-5305 kyoung@maritimetravel.ca ABC
Isabella Beane, Manager 212 Newport Drive Port Moody, BC 604-933-2200 ibeane@maritimetravel.ca
Kelly Boers
@ Hudson’s Bay 6631 Island Hwy - Nanaimo, BC 250-390-3166 kboers@maritimetravel.ca
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Receive ONE FREE NIGHT with a minimum 7-night stay at Sandals® Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa in St. Lucia. Set amidst 210 lush acres on a half-mile crescent-shaped beach, this spectacular resort offers a 9-hole golf course, nine world-class restaurants and eight bars serving Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks wines. Choose from a range of accommodations from ocean-view rooms to expansive Millionaire Suites featuring 180 degree ocean views, private pools, butler service and 24-hour room service. Guests enjoy complimentary golf greens fees, land and water sports, including snorkeling and scuba diving*, a full service Red Lane® Spa**, plus exchange privileges at two nearby Sandals® Resorts. Book a WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel agent today.
Book by: July 24, 2017 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: September 3, 2016 - July 31, 2017 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. *PADI certification is required to dive, but not included. PADI certification courses are available on resort for a nominal fee. Night dives are additional. **Spa services additional. Package price will automatically reflect the free night when searching for qualified vacations. Offer based on double occupancy. Airport transfers to/from the hotel are included. A minimum 7-night stay is required. This offer may not be combined with any other offer. Offer is not cumulative.
Mark Your Calendar!
Maritime Travel is pleased to host a variety of travel presentations!
PENTICTON, BC Join Maritime Travel & special guest Shauna Carter of AMAWATERWAYS at this informative presentation and learn all about AMA’s “Wine Themed” cruises, plus we’ll touch on AMA’s Vietnam/Cambodia cruise, since our very own Debbie Buck will just be returning from her cruise to Vietnam & Cambodia.
WED. NOV. 16 @ 6:00 PM MARITIME TRAVEL - 2004 MAIN STREET RSVP by Nov. 14th to Maritime Travel (Penticton) Phone: 250-492-5792 • Email: dbuck@maritimetravel.ca Door Prizes • Light Refreshments
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