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OCTOBER 31, 2015 | YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE
The Beach Bucket List
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THE BEACH BUCKET LIST Where all-inclusive value meets unspoiled sand and sea
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ilky white sands … apple-jade water… lush green vegetation … tropical tranquility… the beaches on our bucket list share all of these attributes. And they’re
just a short plane ride away. Here are just a few of our recommendations for some of the most amazing beaches in the world, perfectly
BAVARO BEACH, PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
SEVEN MILE BEACH, NEGRIL, JAMAICA
Why You Should Go: 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. Fabulous snorkelling, consistently warm temperatures and a charming lack of rainfall seal the deal for visitors to Punta Cana’s top attraction. It’s the ideal destination for families, couples, golfers and anyone for whom the beach is the most important consideration. Where You Should Stay: Located on the soft white sands of Bavaro Beach the Barceló Bavaro Palace Deluxe has tons of activities for all ages, including a private-island waterpark, a teen disco and an 18-hole PB Dye-designed championship golf course. Its suites make it ideal for families with children.
matched with delightful all-inclusive resorts designed for both romance and fun. For just the right place for you, contact your Maritime Travel counsellor. Then bring on the bliss.
Why You Should Go: The legendary Seven Mile Beach beckons even the most discriminating of beach lovers. Those who have been lucky enough to view that sun-drenched swath of white sand and turquoise water will tell you it’s not something you soon forget. See for yourself why this particular stretch of strand consistently tops the polls. Where You Should Stay: A wonderfully large resort which spills over sunny, tropical beachfront acres, Riu Negril offers something for everyone. RIU Negril 5★
Fr
$
1315
pp + $465 taxes
Direct from Edmonton • Dec. 14-21/15 • Signature Vacations Receive 2,630 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Barceló Bavaro Palace Deluxe 5★
Fr
$
2149
pp + $439.42 taxes
Direct from Calgary • Feb. 19-26/16 • Transat Holidays Receive 19,298 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ASK US ABOUT YOUR NEXT CARIBBEAN GETAWAY! Alison Zabensky, Manager Beddington Towne Centre Calgary, AB 403.265.6143 azabensky@maritimetravel.ca
LeAnn Marutkyn
921 - 3rd Avenue S Lethbridge, AB 403.329.3373 lmarutkyn@maritimetravel.ca
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Natasha Plingen
714 Park Royal North West Vancouver, BC 604.922.9683 nplingen@maritimetravel.ca
TULUM BEACH, RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO
POIPU BEACH, KUAUI, HAWAII
Why You Should Go: Sink your toes into the soft white sands of Tulum Beach – likely the only place in the world where you can wonder at the mystery of ancient Mayan ruins while enjoying a dip in the crystalline blue waters of the Mexican Caribbean. Tulum Beach hosts the only archeological site along the Riviera Maya, an ancient city dating back to AD 250.
Why You Should Go: Known as the ‘Garden Isle’ for its green, lush mountains and pristine, sculpted coast, Kauai is the fourth-largest Hawaiian island and a magnet for discerning ‘beachies.’ The most popular beach on the island is Poipu Beach, a series of golden crescents of sands that have earned the designation of America’s Best Beach by the Travel Channel.
Where You Should Stay: Located just five minutes from Tulum, Dreams Tulum is a luxurious haciendastyle resort with loads of unique amenities for couples, families and friends.
Where You Should Stay: Set on 20 acres of lush, oceanfront gardens on the white sands of Poipu Beach, the Sheraton Kauai Resort is a spectacular property offering a wide range of activities and amenities for guests to enjoy.
Dreams Tulum 5★
Sheraton Kauai Resort 4★ pp + $273.07 taxes Fr
Fr
$
1979
pp + $405 taxes
Direct from Vancouver • Apr. 14-21/16 • Sunwing Vacations Receive 3,958 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Shari Bartell
Direct from Vancouver • Jan. 6-13/16 • WestJet Vacations • Air & Hotel
A Savings of $100 per couple! Receive 2,698 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Vernon Square Mall Vernon, BC 250.542.2722 sbartell@maritimetravel.ca
It’s always a good time to go to Las Vegas!! Come experience the city that never sleeps at the New Tropicana with these great value adds! Bonus Amenities: • Buy one, get one free well cocktail, beer and wine in Biscayne from 5pm-7pm daily • Two complimentary bottles of water in-room per stay • 2-for-1 show tickets to Laugh Factory Las Vegas comedy club and The New Illusions • $20 off VIP or Preferred tickets to Raiding the Rock Vault show or $10 off General Admission • 20% off Glow Spa on selected treatments Book a WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel agent today.
Terms & Conditions: For booking by Nov 30 /15. For travel Nov 8/15 thru Mar 31/ 16. Deluxe Tower Room Category. Blackout Dates: Nov. 1-7 & Dec. 30-31, 2015, Jan. 6-8 & Feb. 13-14, 2016. 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. Package price will automatically reflect the Discount free night when searching for qualified vacations. A minimum 3-night stay is required. Offer based on double occupancy. Transfers to/from the hotel are not included. This offer may not be combined with any other offer. All offers are only valid once per stay. Management reserves all rights. Credit card for in-room incidentals deposit is required at the time of check-in. If you are unable to meet this requirement, please contact Room
Minimum purchase required and amount may vary by tour operator. For bookings made Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2015, excluding Sunwing & Signature Vacations (Oct. 1-31). Not applicable to last-minute departures, air-only or group bookings. Merchandise available while supplies last and may not be exactly as shown. Offer can end at any time. Other restrictions may apply. *Hudson’s Bay Rewards points only applies to Transat Holidays and Nolitours.
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CRUISE CONTROL Let’s go island-hopping in the Eastern Caribbean!
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or the sheer beauty of their pictureperfect beaches, the islands of the Eastern Caribbean and The Bahamas are unequalled. “I’m a huge fan of cruising and the Eastern Caribbean in particular,” says Arlene Hart, manager, Maritime Travel, Victoria, BC. “Let me tell you, nothing gets
you unwound faster than a week of islandhopping in the sun!” As Arlene points out, this area is great for first-time cruisers, offering an up-closeand-personal introduction to such islandretreats as St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Tortola and the islands of The Bahamas. “I love how
your cruise can be three, four, seven or more days long, making it ideal for people wanting a quick escape,” she says. “And with almost every cruise line visiting this region, there’s a wealth of choice when it comes to customizing your cruise experience.”
PICK YOUR SHIP! Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
Cruise Line: Star Clippers
Cruise Line: Disney Cruise Line
Recommended For: More experienced
Recommended For: As a top choice for
Recommended For: One of the biggest
travellers looking for a new twist on cruising aboard a fully rigged sailing vessel.
names in cruising, the mammoth and innovative ships of this line appeal to families, couples and singles who want to do, see and experience more on their cruise vacation.
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Freedom of the Seas
$ Fr
756
50 CDN pp
+ Taxes/Fees $132 pp
Cat. Q Interior • Jan. 24/16 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International • Roundtrip Port Canaveral including Cococay (Bahamas), St. Thomas & St. Maarten Receive 1,513 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
7-Night Treasure Islands Cruise Star Clipper
Fr
$
1285
USD pp + Taxes/Fees $225 pp
Cat.6 Interior • Mar. 19/16 • 7 nights • Cruise Only • Star Clippers Roundtrip St. Maarten including Anguilla, Virgin Gorda (BVI), Sir Francis Drake Channel, The Bright (Norman Island, BVI), Soper’s Hole (Tortolla), White Bay (BVI), Basseterre (St. Kitts), & Gustavia (St. Barts) Receive 2,570 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
families, Disney offers one of the most unique cruise experiences afloat.
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Disney Magic
$ Fr $ Fr
1386 770
USD per adult + Taxes/Fees $88.11 pp USD per child + Taxes/Fees $88.11 pp
Rates are based on 2 adults & 1 child Cat.11B Interior • Apr. 17/16 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Disney Cruise Lines • Roundtrip Port Canaveral including Tortola (BVI), St. Thomas, St. John (USVI), and Castaway Cay (Bahamas) Receive 2,772 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ASK US ABOUT CRUISING! Arlene Hart, Manager @ Hudson’s Bay, The Bay Centre Victoria, BC 250.220.8011 ahart@maritimetravel.ca
Leana Anderson
Suite 2 6233 - 200th Street Langley, BC 604.533.5305 landerson@maritimetravel.ca
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Janice Fearn
@ Hudson’s Bay 6631 Island Hwy - Nanaimo, BC 250.390.3166 jfearn@maritimetravel.ca
PORT PICK Spotlight on St.Thomas It’s all about beaches and shopping on the Eastern Caribbean island of St. Thomas, one of the world’s most-visited cruise ports. Add to this the conveniences of being a part of the United States – speaking English and using the American dollar – and this tropical retreat becomes even more accessible and
appealing. Would-be fashionistas and dealdiggers get their fix in Charlotte Amalie’s hip duty-free shopping zone. Meanwhile, those not into the shopping scene can head out of town to admire the famed heart-shaped beach at Magens Bay or take a scenic tram ride to a mountaintop.
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Celebrity Reflection
Fr
$
89034
CDN pp + Taxes/Fees $130 pp
Cat.12 Interior • Jan. 9/16 • 7 nights • Cruise Only • Celebrity Cruise Lines Roundtrip Miami including San Juan (Puerto Rico), Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas), and Phillipsburg (St. Maarten) Receive 1,780 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ASK ME ABOUT CRUISING! Shelley Picard
Clearbrook Town Square Abbotsford, BC 604.746.4041 spicard@maritimetravel.ca
SANDALS EMERALD BAY GOLF, TENNIS & SPA RESORT Deep within the idyllic waters of the Exumas, Sandals Emerald Bay brings unprecedented luxury to the easy-going rhythms of the Bahamian Out Islands. Surrounded by brilliant turquoise waters and unmatched natural scenic beauty, the resort is set along a pristine, mile-long beach. Enjoy an exotic enclave of elegant villas and suites, designed to make guests feel as though they are the only ones there. Add in a round of golf on the championship Greg Norman-designed golf course and gourmet dining at seven exceptional restaurants... and you’ll discover why Sandals Emerald Bay is an exotic escape within easy reach.
$
from
2861
pp
+ $193.87 taxes From Calgary via Toronto • Jan. 21-28/16 • Air Canada Vacations
A Savings of $100 per couple! Receive 5,722 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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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Cayo Coco: Meliá Jardines del Rey 4★
A TRUE PLEASURE
Fr
The pleasure of giving you a unique experience, of feeling that you are in a different place and making sure that, for you, everything will be a pleasure.
$
915
per person + $391 taxes
Direct from Calgary • Dec. 15-22/15 • Sunwing Vacations Receive 1,830 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Price is per person, based on double occupancy, and is subject to availability at time of booking, Taxes are extra.
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Colourful is the best word to describe South & Central America, with the varied history, cultures, historic sights, natural attractions, and wildlife opportunities. From enigmatic Machu Picchu and the intriguing Amazon Jungle, to the fascinating Galápagos Islands and the scenic beauty of Costa Rica, you’re sure to have a vacation like no other.
PERU SPLENDORS 8 days roundtrip from Lima | $2,604 CAD | Based on Jan 31 – Dec 4, 2016 Lima • Cusco—Sacred Valley • Ollantaytambo • Machu Picchu • Lima
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7 days from San José to Manuel Antonio | $1,776 CAD Based on May 7 – Dec 10, 2016
San José • Poas • Arenal—Hanging Bridges, Tabacón Hot Springs • Tárcoles • Manuel Antonio National Park Many more South & Central America 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. Peru Splendors price doesn’t include intra-vacation flights; please inquire. †Savings of $1,390 per couple is based on the South American Odyssey vacation on January 26 – December 6, 2016 departure dates with regular land only price of $6,449 per person and the Maritime Travel $50 per person discount. *Book and deposit a 2016 Globus South or Central America 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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BLISSFUL BALI
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he word “paradise” is used a lot in Bali – and it’s easy to see why. “My favourite exotic destination that I wish was much closer has to be beautiful Bali. The people, the scenery, the beaches… I can’t wait to go back,” says Jenna Matthews, Maritime Travel counsellor, Richmond, BC. Indeed, the famed Island of the Gods, as it is known, is a veritable paradise on earth. With its world-class watersports – think surfing and diving – along with its picturesque landscapes, plethora of archeological and cultural attractions, uniquely spiritual culture, and broad range of accommodations, Bali appeals to a vast cross-section of travellers from college backpackers to the uber-rich. “The highlight of my own trip was meeting the Balinese people,” says Jenna. “They were
beautiful, gracious and kind and they seemed genuinely pleased that we were there.”
If You Go: Meditate, marvel and meander. From the beauty and mystery of Borobudur – a ninth-century Buddist temple in Magelang – to Tirta Empul the Balinese Fountain of youth, explore the spiritual heart of Bali and Java on a 12-night journey of discovery with Jade Tours. Highlights include a sunrise hike of Mount Bromo in Malang; quality beach time on Bali’s pristine shores; a visit to the famous artistic community of Batubulan Village, complete with batik demonstration; and a medley of traditional Balinese cultural experiences in the villages and temples of the Island of the Gods, as Bali is known.’’
Java & Bali Discovery
$ Fr
3075
pp
Land Only • Mar. 31/16 • 12 nights • land only • Jade Tours From Jakarta to Bali including Yogyakarta (Indonesia), Malang (East Java, Indonesia), Surabaya (East Java, Indonesia) and Denpasar (Bali) Receive 6,150 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
ASK ME ABOUT BALI! Jenna Matthews
Garden City Shopping Centre Richmond, BC 604.303.8782 jmatthews@maritimetravel.ca
Sun packages 7 nights all inclusive
Cozumel
Punta Cana
$
$
Allegro Cozumel 3 1/2★
Sirenis Tropical Suites Casino & Aquagames Le Mirage 4★
Jan 28, Feb 4 • + $392 txs/fees Calgary Departures
Jan 29 • + $429 txs/fees Vancouver Departures
Varadero
Cayo Santa Maria
$
$
Meliá Varadero Beach Resort 4★
IBEROSTAR Ensenachos 5★
Jan 4 • + $329 txs/fees Vancouver Departures
Jan 7, 14 • + $340 txs/fees Edmonton Departures
1179
1259
1279
Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor for more information
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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 the Transat Holidays 2015-2016 Sun brochure or 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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Vietnam & Cambodia Information Night!
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WED. Nov. 4 @ 7:00 PM
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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