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NOVEMBER 7, 2015 | YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE
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SURF’S UP!
Whether by land or sea, our love affair with the Islands of Hawaii shows no sign of letting up
W
hether you prefer to take it all in from the luxurious perch of a sparkling cruise ship, or from the stunning beach of a 5-star resort, our travel counsellors continue to flock to their favourite Hawaiian haunts.
From the exhilarating beach culture of Waikiki Beach to the breathtaking natural splendour of Maui, Hawaii’s six unique islands offer distinct experiences to lure any traveller,” says Marta Balint, Maritime Travel counsellor, Port Moody, BC. “Visit one or
SELF-CATERING ‘ALOHA’ GETAWAY “Our favourite family destination is Hawaii because of the beautiful beaches, friendly people and wonderful atmosphere. And for that family flexibility in terms of both space and price point, I recommend the selfcatering option as it really gives you the best of both worlds – spacious, condo-style accommodations, plus the amenities of a luxury resort.”
HAWAII-HOPPING BY CRUISE SHIP “The beautiful aloha spirit of the islands of Hawaii with all their amazing history, adventure and cuisine makes you never want to leave.Visiting each unique island on a cruise is a wonderful way to experience the diversity of this exotic destination.”
- Ingrid Grages, Manager, Maritime Travel,Vernon, BC
– Samantha Evans, Maritime Travel counsellor, Nanaimo, BC
18-Day Circle Hawaii Cruise
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Go For It: Aston at the Maui Banyan comes highly recommended for well-priced condominium living with easy access to many of Maui’s most popular attractions.
$ Fr
Aston at the Maui Banyan 3★
5,264 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points!
Fr
$
779
pp + $217.51 taxes
Direct from Vancouver • Dec. 14-21/15 • WestJet Vacations Air & Hotel 1,558 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points!
pp + Taxes/Fees $249.68 pp
Cat. L Interior • Apr. 27/16 • 18 days • Cruise Only Holland America Line Roundtrip Vancouver Honolulu, Hilo, Kona, Lahaina, Nawiliwili Kaui & Victoria, BC
BONUS AMENITIES: $75 USD Shipboard Credit Per Stateroom
212 Newport Drive Port Moody 604-933-2200 mbalint@maritimetravel.ca
ALOHA HONOLULUSTYLE “Some of the things I love about Honolulu are the historic landmarks like Pearl Harbour and iconic sights like the Mission Houses and the Grand Circle Tour, all of which co-exist with the amazing shopping, entertainment and nightlife and cuisine of modern Waikiki with its beachfront hotels and happening vibe.” – Kate Cork, Maritime Travel Counsellor, Calgary Leisure, BC
Go For It: Located right in the heart of the Waikiki Beach Walk, Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk is Oahu’s only all-suite hotel. Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk 4★ pp + $296.46 taxes Fr
$
1459
Direct from Calgary • Jan. 18-25/16 • Sunquest Vacations Air & Hotel
2,918 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points!
ASK US ABOUT HAWAII! Marta Balint
visit many – island hopping has never been so much fun!” Here are some of our tried and favourite ways to experience the islands, each hand-picked by our own Maritime Travel counsellors.
Samantha Evans
@ Hudson’s Bay Woodgrove Ctr. Nanaimo, BC 250-390-3166 sevans@maritimetravel.ca
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Kate Cork
#100 7777 10th St. NE Calgary, AB 403-292-7460 kcork@maritimetravel.ca
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 the contrasting cityscapes of San Francisco with the breathtaking vistas of rolling hills, vineyards, and twisted oak trees of the Napa Valley. “Northern California is one of my favourite bucket-list destinations,” says Marta Novkovic, manager Maritime Travel,
Richmond, BC. “I love the non-stop fun of San Francisco with its amazing shopping, Fishermen’s Wharf, China Town and of course, the chillingly striking Alcatraz prison. And then Napa is just an hour or so from the city, yet it’s like entering another world altogether.” Combining the two destinations makes for a wonderful week packed with cosmopolitan fun and European-style dining and tasting amid the rural charm of a world-class wine country.
We Recommend: Experience the Northern California lifestyle for yourself! California’s Wine Country reveals its wealth of epicurean treasures on Collette Vacations’ 9-day Trains, Wineries and Treasures of Northern California tour of the region.
9-day Trains, Wineries & Treasures of Northern California Tour pp
Fr
$
2619
Land Only • April 18/16 • 9 days • Collette Vacations Roundtrip San Francisco including Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, & Napa Valley
5,238 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points!
ASK ME ABOUT CALIFORNIA! Marta Novkovic, Manager Garden City Shopping Centre Richmond, BC 604-303-8782 mnovkovic@maritimetravel.ca
Sun packages Flight, transfers & all inclusive hotel
Cozumel
Punta Cana
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Allegro Cozumel 3 1/2★
IFA Bavaro Village Resort & Spa 4★
7 nts | Feb 18, 25 | + $395 txs/fees Edmonton Departures
7 nts | Feb 5 | + $429 txs/fees Vancouver Departures
Cayo Santa Maria
Jamaica
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Hotel Playa Cayo Santa Maria 4 1/2★
Royal Decameron Montego Beach 4★
7 nts | Feb 4 | + $340 txs/fees Calgary Departures
7 nts | Mar 3, 10 | + $451 txs/fees Calgary Departures
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Maritime Travel Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points Offer: Book between Sep 1 to Nov 30, 2015, for travel from Nov 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016 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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GETAWAY GUIDE • NOVEMBER 7, 2015 • 8.375” X 4.5” • YYC YEG YVR
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GO WITH THE FLOW From do-it-yourself to pamper yourself, river cruises run the gamut
“S
ublime”, “Awesome”, “the Adventure of a Lifetime” — these are the descriptors we hear over and over from clients and agents lucky enough to have experienced a river cruise along the ancient waterways of Europe. River cruising is such a personal experience,” says Maritime Travel river cruise specialist Shelly Lesosky, Surrey, BC. “Everything about it is extremely sensory, from the languid pace of the boat as you glide
through the waterways, to the extraordinary local cuisine and fine wines, to the personalized and leisurely shore excursions.” And now that the river cruise craze has taken the market by storm, there’s a whole new travel trend emerging, according to Shelly. “Themed river cruises are now becoming really popular,” she says. “And with so many to choose from – including themes like the Christmas Markets of Europe, art immersions, or even casual self-pilot group
getaways, – this kind of vacation can be a great way to experience either your grand passion, or even something you’ve never considered before.” Here are two recommended vacations from the experts at Maritime Travel – the first is a magical meander through the Christmas markets of Germany and Austria and the second is a go-with-the-flow self-directed getaway with the gang through the south of France.
ASK US ABOUT RIVER CRUISING! Shelly Lesosky
Sullivan Square Centre 110 - 15375 No. 10 Highway Surrey, BC 604-575-5044 slesosky@maritimetravel.ca
Dixie Keyser
Katherine Young, Manager Suite 2 6233 - 200th Street Langley, BC 604-533-5305 kyoung@maritimetravel.ca
Clearbrook Town Square Abbotsford, BC 604-746-4041 dkeyser@maritimetravel.ca
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BAVARIAN HIGHLIGHTS 9 days | $2,190 CAD | Based on September 17, 2016
Munich • Regensburg • Nuremberg • Bamberg • Rothenburg • Stuttgart • Black Forest • Friedrichshafen • Oberammergau • Neuschwanstein • Munich
THE BEST OF SWITZERLAND 8 days | $2,739 CAD | Based on April 10 & October 2, 2016
Zürich • Vaduz • St. Moritz • Lake Como • Lugano • Zermatt • Lake Geneva • Berne • Interlaken • Lucerne • Zürich
ALPINE COUNTRIES 15 days | $3,657 CAD | Based on July 24 – August 7 & October 2, 2016
Frankfurt • Rothenburg • Munich • Salzburg • Vienna • Piber • Villach • Cortina • Innsbruck • St. Moritz • Lake Como • Lugano • Lake Maggiore • Zermatt • Berne • Interlaken • Lucerne • Rhine Falls • Black Forest • Frankfurt Many more Europe vacations and departure dates available, please inquire.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELLOR! Featured prices are per person, in Canadian dollars, land only, based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated and reflect the 10% promo discount and the Maritime Travel $50 per person discount. Flights and travel insurance are additional. †Savings of $1,010 per couple is based on the Alpine Countries vacation on April 10, 2016 departure date with regular land only price of $4,549 per person and the Maritime Travel $50 per person discount. *Book and deposit a 2016 Globus Europe vacation to save 10% per person on the land-only portion of the core tour not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes, fees, tips or supplements. Booking must be made and under deposit between September 16 and December 1, 2015 for travel in 2016. Offer not valid with any other offer, except the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Sale and the Journeys Club Repeat Traveller benefit, if applicable. Applies to new 2016 bookings only. The Maritime Travel Fall Sale 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, 2015 for travel in 2016. (The Maritime Travel offer is not applicable to group, child rates or bookings made less than 21 days prior to departure). Offers reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply; see Travel Terms & Conditions for details. May be withdrawn any time. TICO#1893755/50015835
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Christmas Market River Cruises Celebrate the festive season in Central Europe on a magical spice-filled cruise from Basel to Frankfurt, including Germany’s legendary Black Forest and time to explore some of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe.
5-day Christmastime in Alsace & Germany River Cruise Tranquility 11
Fr
$
1498
CDN pp + Taxes/Fees $96 pp
Cat. D Deluxe Stateroom • Dec. 3-7/16 • 4 nights • Cruise Only Avalon Waterways From Basel to Frankfurt including Breisach (Germany), Strasbourg (France) & Heidelberg (Germany)
Do it yourself with Locaboat! Offering a unique twist on river cruising, Locaboat offers license-free canal boats suitable for groups of two to 12. Be your own captain without a care in the world as you navigate the waterways of the South of France, Italy, Germany, Ireland and beyond.
France: Locaboat Canal Holiday
Fr
$
572
CDN pp
Based on �748.65 EUR x 1.5265 Exchange Rate Based on double occupancy Mar. 18-25/16 • 7 nights • Rental Only • ALIO France – Self-drive boat from Ardennes to Champagne
2,996 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points
Save up to $1000 at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii. Discover a family paradise with a touch of magic. From energizing adventures to soothing relaxation, there’s something for your entire ‘ohana at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina. Make magical memories together—or apart—with experiences designed for every age and interest. Book a minimum 5-night stay at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii by February 8, 2016 for travel from January 4 to March 17, 2016 and you can save up to $1000.* Book a WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel agent today.
*Package price will automatically reflect the discount when searching for qualified vacations. Minimum night stay: 5 nights. Maximum night stay: 14 nights. Offer based on double occupancy. Applicable for all room types. Transfers to/from the hotel are not included. Savings based on a 7-night stay. Blackout dates may apply. Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify this offer at its sole discretion. This offer may not be combined with any other offer. 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. As to Disney artwork, logos and properties: ©Disney. Quebec licensee. Ontario travel agents are covered by TICO. Mailing address: 6085 Midfield Road, Toronto ON L5P 1A2. TICO registration number: 50018683.
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COUNSELLORS CHOICE: KENYA
F
rom hand-feeding giraffes to adopting orphaned elephants to hot air balloonstyle safaris, there’s an awful lot to do in Kenya. “For me, Kenya was more about the journey than the destination,” says Janice Frioult, Maritime Travel counsellor, Cranbrook, BC. “It’s all about that feeling
you get after you have explored the many diverse attractions of this amazing country, meeting the local people where they’re at and marvelling at how they learn to live hand in hand with the beauty of nature.”
We Recommend: Get up close and personal with the Big 5 on a magnificent safari to Kenya that includes 11-day Classic Kenya Tour pp + Taxes/Fees $36 pp Fr
$
ASK ME ABOUT KENYA! Janice Frioult
sightings of cheetah, zebra, leopard, lion, elephant and more in their remarkable native environments. Along the way, intrepid guests stay in unique tented camps, which enhance the experience by keeping you close to nature and at one with the landscape.
1001 Baker St. Cranbrook, BC 250-489-4788 jfrioult@maritimetravel.ca
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Land & Intra Air Only • June 18-28/16 • 11 days • Globus Roundtrip Nairobi, including Amboseli National Park, Nanyku, Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Elmenteita, Lake Nakuru National Park & Maasai Mara National Reserve Book by Nov. 30th
A Savings of $100 per couple!
11,532 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points!
SANDALS LASOURCE GRENADA Defying every convention of traditional design, Sandals LaSource Grenada takes innovation beyond the realm of imagination to create an extraordinary resort unlike anything you have ever experienced. Pools in the sky and living rooms in swimming pools. Private plunge pools, cascading waterfalls and meandering river pools. Here, in the heart of Grenada’s exclusive Pink Gin Beach, on an exotic island paradise where the intoxicating scents of spice and tropical blooms make a heady elixir for romance, enjoy a whole new Sandals experience... one that takes you beyond the unexpected.
$
from
3326
pp
+ $294.17 taxes From Calgary via Toronto • Dec. 7-14/15 • Air Canada Vacations Book by Nov. 30th
A Savings of $100 per couple! 6,652 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points!
Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor for details. Price is per person based on double occupancy, and is subject to availability at time of booking. Taxes are extra. Stopover hotels not included.
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DESTINATION DR! Decisions, decisions.Take a quick peek at the Dominican Republic’s 4 hot spots
I
t’s not so much whether the Dominican Republic is the right tropical escape for you this winter. Rather, it’s which part of this delightful island suits you best. This longtime getaway for the valueconscious visitor has morphed into one of the most diverse islands the Caribbean. “It
always surprises me how people think they have the Dominican Republic all figured out,” says Luba Kazanskala, Maritime Travel counsellor, Beddington, AB. “When you start looking at Samana, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, and La Romana, they really could be four separate islands.”
The DR’s main hot spots could not be more different from each other. Here’s a quick look at them to help you with your decision-making. Check out our own Maritime Travel’s Recommended Resorts in the Dominican Republic brochure for all the inside information.
Destination Punta Cana:
Destination Puerto Plata:
By far the most-visited spot on the island. Think 50 kilometers of the whitest possible sand dotted with tall, swaying palms, large, elegant all-inclusive resorts, and flanked by gorgeous turquoise water. Ideal for families, couples, golfers and anyone for whom the beach is the most important consideration. Resort: Barceló Bavaro Palace Deluxe 5★ Its suites make it ideal for families with children.
This is the resort area that started it all. Think long swaths of golden sand, stunning mountainous scenery, budget-friendly resorts, and more activities than you can imagine. Ideal for couples, families, and the budget-conscious.
$ Fr
1369
Resort: Iberostar Costa Dorada 4½★ A great location from which to capture all those wonderful vistas.
$ Fr
pp + $439.42 taxes
Direct from Calgary • Dec. 11-18/15 • Transat Holidays Book by Nov. 30th
1277
16
pp + $444.65 taxes
From Vancouver via Toronto • Mar. 28-Apr. 4/16 • Air Canada Vacations Book by Nov. 30th
17,738 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points!
2,554 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points
Destination Samana:
Destination La Romana:
This newer, unspoiled area is fast gaining in popularity. Best get there before it loses some of its secluded charm. Think quiet whitesand beaches, romantic ambience, and lively towns nearby. Resort: Gran Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado 5★ Ideal for couples looking for romance.
Active travellers, golfers, scuba divers, history buffs and honeymooners – all will find the vacation style they seek in La Romana. From the sparkling isles of Saona and Catalina, to the pretty palm-lined beach of Bayahibe, to the golf mecca of Casa de Campo, it’s all here for the taking.
$ Fr
1909
pp + $445.18 taxes
From Vancouver via Toronto • Dec. 13-20/15 • Air Canada Vacations • Book by Nov. 30th
A Savings of $100 per couple!
Receive 3,818 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple! ASK US ABOUT THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC! Luba Kazanskaia
Beddington Towne Centre Calgary, AB 403-265-6143 lkazanskaia@maritimetravel.ca
Resort: Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus 4½★ A delightful tropical retreat designed for couples and families alike.
Fr
179862
$
pp $453.48 taxes
From Calgary via Toronto • Jan. 20-27/16 • Air Canada Vacations Book by Nov. 30th
3,596 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points Geri Stewart
351 Alexander Street Salmon Arm, BC 250-832-9481 gstewart@maritimetravel.ca
Neelam Dwivedi, Manager Royal City Centre New Westminster, BC 604-525-5933 ndwivedi@maritimetravel.ca
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RICHMOND, BC Vietnam & Cambodia Information Night! China Star Holiday provides clients with an opportunity to live the life, culture and history of China, and also offers tours to South East Asia, including Cambodia and more. Find out more about 16-day fully escorted Vietnam & CambodiaTour, departing Feb. 21, 2016, hosted by Marta from MaritimeTravel - Richmond.
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