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Beach Bound!

All-inclusive luxury meets Caribbean sand and sea – Oh, yeah!

When is an all-inclusive beach getaway not just an all-inclusive beach getaway?

When it’s the one you have been dreaming about for months in advance.

“It’s just the right stretch of beach… the perfect ambience, the à-la-carte cuisines you love most, the activities you enjoy

most,” says Krysta Robichaud, Manager, Maritime Travel, Edmonton Centre, AB. “In short, the one that suits you to a tee.”

Not sure where to start? Our Maritime Travel counsellors have been scouring the best beaches and all-inclusives in the Caribbean, so you don’t have to. Here

are just a few of our recommendations for some of the most amazing beaches in the world, perfectly matched with luxurious all-inclusive resorts. For just the right place for you, contact your Maritime Travel counsellor. Then bring on the bliss.

Jamaica

Mexico

Voted many times over as one of the top beaches in the world, Negril’s Seven-Mile beach is legendary for its spectacular sunsets, silky white sands and sparkling turquoise waters.

Sheltered by a majestic offshore reef, Negril Bay is always calm and serene and because Jamaica itself does not have high tides, the entire protected beachfront is almost level with the water, allowing for a seamless entry from sand to sea.

Voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world by Discovery Travel & Living, Maroma Beach, just 10 minutes north of the charming seaside town of Playa del Carmen, is a calm oasis of warm azure waters, pure white sand and lush tropical foliage. Dubbed a miniature Eden by those in the know, this is one of the best-kept secrets along Mexico’s spectacular Mayan Riviera coastline.

Seven Mile Beach, Negril

Beach-included recommendation for families & friends Beaches Negril: Located on a gorgeous stretch of that legendary beach, amid 20 acres of lushly landscaped grounds, Beaches Negril is one of those special places that appeals as much to adults as it does to kids. Beaches has an exclusive partnership with Sesame Street, so expect to see Big Bird and all your favourite characters wandering through the resort and entertaining both the young and young-at-heart!

$ Fr

per adult + $425.46 taxes Direct from Calgary • Apr. 16-23/15 • Transat Holidays

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Beach-included recommendation for families & friends

Iberostar Paraiso Lindo; An outstanding resort for the young and young-at-heart, Iberostar Paraiso Lindo enjoys a fab location on beautiful Maroma beach, along with great dining choices, gorgeous grounds, and easy access to Playa del Carmen for shopping and restaurants, or for the ferry to visit the island-paradise of Cozumel, a world-class dive destination.

Iberostar Paraiso Lindo 5

Beaches Negril

3249 $1139

Maroma Beach, Mayan Riviera

per child + $425.46 taxes

Receive 6,498 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple

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pp + $115.89 taxes Fr Direct from Vancouver • Apr. 24-May 1/15 • WestJet Vacations Receive 3,638 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple

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2179

pp + $110.64 taxes Fr Direct from Kelowna • Mar. 25-Apr 1/15 • WestJet Vacations Receive 4,358 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple

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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Bavaro Beach

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 snorkeling, consistently warm temperatures and a charming lack of rainfall seal the deal for visitors to Punta Cana’s top attraction.

Barceló Bavaro Palace Deluxe 5

$

1565

pp + $430 taxes Fr Direct from Vancouver • Apr. 13-20/15 • Signature Vacations

Receive 3,130 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple

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@ Hudson’s Bay, City Centre West Edmonton, AB (780) 429-6752 krobichaud@maritimetravel.ca

Royal City Centre New Westminster, BC (604) 525-5933 lzubor@maritimetravel.ca

Krysta Robichaud, Manager

Beach-included recommendation for families & friends

Barceló Bavaro Palace Deluxe: Located directly on the soft, white sands of Bavaro Beach, the Barceló Bavaro Beach Resort complex is comprised of two hotels offering an unlimited range of activities and amenities for all. We recommend the Bavaro Palace Deluxe for its Premium service and elegant décor. This resort also boasts an 18-hole PB Dye championship golf course. From the private-island waterpark to the teen disco and mini-golf, family facilities also run the gamut here.

$

1749

pp + $427.25 taxes Fr Direct from Edmonton • Mar. 20-27/15 • Transat Holidays

Receive 3,498 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple

Ask me about Jamaica!

Maggie Wenzel, Manager Silverado Marketplace, Unit 416 19369 Sheriff King Street SW Calgary, AB (403) 278-1100 mwenzel@maritimetravel.ca

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Indulge in unlimited possibilities.

Book the Indulgence Package with WestJet Vacations.* When you book a minimum 5-night package to select Secrets, Breathless, Dreams or Now Resorts & Spas with WestJet Vacations you can also select the exclusive Indulgence Package.* The Indulgence Package is only available to WestJet Vacations guests and includes the following:

• Advanced seat selection†

• Guaranteed access to room or suite by 3 p.m. on arrival day^

• One local bottle of spirits in-room upon arrival (for example – domestic rum)

• Special turndown amenity first night

• Daily access to marine water circuits (jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and/or wet areas)††

• Two discounted excursions/tours during stay • Late check-out based upon availability

Unlimited-Luxury® for couples and couples with children.

Book a WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel agent today.

*The Indulgence Package is $79 per person including children. This offer is only available at select Secrets, Breathless, Dreams or Now Resorts when a Preferred Club or Exhale Club Room category or higher is booked. Minimum 5-night stay required. Everyone sharing the same room must book the Indulgence Package. See westjetvacations.com for participating properties and other offer details. †Advanced seat selection does not apply to emergency exit seats.††Age restrictions may apply. Fees normally apply to the use of the marine water circuits. ^Subject to availability. Offer limited and subject to availability. New bookings only. Advance booking required. Non-refundable and non-transferable. Offer may not be combined with any other offer. Offer subject to change and expire without notice. Other restrictions may apply. A fuel surcharge applies to Air Miles™ redemption bookings.

Conditions apply. Minimum purchase $1000 per person. Offer valid from January 1, 2015 and can end at any time. Merchandise available while supplies last.

Other restrictions may apply. This offer does not apply to sun vacation packages.

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Southern Caribbean Calling Barbados, Curacao, St. Lucia, Aruba, and more just became more affordable

“The pick of the bunch” is how some of our travel counsellors describe cruising the Southern Caribbean. “I just love this cruise itinerary,” says Natasha Plingen, Maritime Travel counsellor, West Vancouver, BC. “It may cost a little bit more than other itineraries, but it delivers way more value than you can imagine.”

It’s no secret that exotic islands like Martinique, St. Barth’s, and Antigua in the Southern Caribbean are a little harder to get to, and are a little pricier than some of their Latin counterparts when it comes to visiting them. That’s where cruising comes in.

“Some of my clients think the English and French islands of the Caribbean are out of their price range, and will automatically turn to the more popular, direct, all-inclusive destinations that are on offer from tour operators,” says Natasha. “Their eyes light up when I suggest a Southern Caribbean cruise.”

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Cruising the Southern Caribbean means visiting a host of enchanting islands in the most affordable way possible. St. Barth’s, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados, Curacao, San Juan

Puerto Rico, Aruba, Antigua, and Martinique are popular ports of call.

“Planning a visit to any one of these islands on its own is not usually going to be your most economical choice,” says Natasha, “but a cruise that includes visits to many of them is a wonderful solution.”

But it’s not just about value. Our counsellors and cruisers will tell you that culturally, and scenery-wise, this part of the Caribbean is a pirate’s treasure. An added bonus for many is the chance to experience the French, English, and West Indian heritage that thrives to this day. You hear it in the local dialects and taste it in the local cuisine.

Lush rainforests, volcanoes, and spectacular palm-lined beaches, and deep turquoise water combine for some of the most stunning vistas you’ll find anywhere.

Southern Caribbean cruises generally range from 8 days to 11 days in length and depart from San Juan, Puerto Rico and Miami or Fort Lauderdale. Contact your local Maritime Travel counsellor to discover all the options available and to help you choose the cruise line that is perfect for you. And don’t forget to visit our website or your local branch for our Recommended Cruising guide!

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7-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise

8-Night Exotic Southern Caribbean Cruise

7-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise

Adventure of the Seas

Carnival Breeze

Celebrity Summit

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479

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659

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Cat. 4A Interior • Feb. 14/15 • 8 nights Cruise Only • Carnival Cruise Lines Roundtrip Miami including Aruba, Curacao & Grand Turak

Cat. N Interior • March 8/15 • 7 nights Cruise Only • Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip San Juan including Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Maarten & St Croix Receive 958 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple

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Cat. 12 Interior • March 21/15 • 7 nights Cruise Only • Celebrity Cruises Roundtrip San Juan including Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Maarten & St. Thomas Receive 998 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple

Receive 1,318 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple

Ask me about Southern Caribbean Cruising!

Ask me about Southern Caribbean Cruising!

714 Park Royal North West Vancouver, BC (604) 922-9683 nplingen@maritimetravel.ca

Clearbrook Town Square Abbotsford, BC (604) 746-4041 mcoleman@maritimetravel.ca

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Mickey Coleman

Natasha Plingen

pp + Taxes/Fees C $92 pp

Beddington Towne Centre Calgary, AB (403) 265-6143 azabensky@maritimetravel.ca

Jamaica

1279

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Royal Decameron Montego Beach 3 1/2H

Julian, Dominican Republic • 7 Nights All Inclusive

Varadero

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Punta Cana

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Huatulco

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Riviera Maya

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Manzanillo

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Blau Marina Varadero 4H

Occidental Grand Preference Club 4H

Binniguenda All Inclusive Huatulco 3 1/2H

Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort 4 1/2H

Grand Isla Navidad Resort 4 1/2H

Mar 30 + $298 txs/fees Vancouver Departures

Feb 27, Mar 6 + $427 txs/fees Calgary Departures

Feb 27, Mar 6 + $373 txs/fees Vancouver Departures

Feb 25, Mar 4 + $383 txs/fees Edmonton Departures

Mar 1, 8 + $391 txs/fees Edmonton Departures

Feb 12, 26 + $425 txs/fees Calgary Departures

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Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor for more information Flights are from Edmonton, Vancouver and Calgary 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 printing. If there is any difference between the advertised prices and the system prices, system rates will apply. Taxes and fees are extra and noted above. Travel Agency fees may apply. For complete details and terms and conditions, refer to the Transat Holidays 2014-2015 Sun Collection brochure or transatholidays.com. Transat Holidays is a division of Transat Tours Canada Inc., and is registered as a travel wholesaler in British Columbia (Reg #2454) with offices at 555 West Hastings Street, Suite 950, Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6.

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15-DAY EUROPE FROM $3,799 PER PERSON* Grand European Tour, Budapest to Amsterdam 8-DAY EUROPE FROM $1,999 PER PERSON* Romantic Danube, Budapest to Nuremberg 8-DAY EUROPE FROM $1,999 PER PERSON* Rhine Getaway, Amsterdam to Basel

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*Note: Grand European Tour, Romantic Danube and Rhine Getaway price based on CAT F, select November 2015 Viking Longship sailings. Cruise fares listed are for cruise and cruisetour only in Canadian dollars, per person and fares/discount offers are based on double occupancy. Port charges, taxes and fees are included in the above prices. Special savings air from select gateways; call for gateways and pricing. International air does not have to be purchased to get cruise offer. Must request Special Savings offer at time of booking and pay in full by current expiration date; call for details. Valid on new bookings only as of 1/24/15, subject to availability and may not be combinable with any other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credirts and Referral Rewards. Viking reserves the right to correct errors and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Additional terms and conditions apply; see Passenger Ticket Contract at vikingrivercruisescanada.com. CST#2052644-40

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* Book a select 2015 Avalon Waterways Europe vacation to receive $500 off per person on the cruise/land or cruise only price. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between January 5 and February 24, 2015 for travel at select times in 2015. Avalon and Royal Suites excluded. Offer is not combinable with any other offer, except the Maritime Travel $50 per person Worldwide Sale and the Journeys Club Repeat Traveller benefit, if applicable. The Maritime Travel Worldwide 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 January 1 and March 31, 2015 for travel in 2015. (The Maritime Travel offer is not applicable to group, child rates or bookings made less than 21 days prior to departure). Offer applies to new 2015 bookings only, and will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. TICO #1893755 / 50015835

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Willkommen!

With fairytale castles, fabulous food & drink, stunning architecture & sizzling cities… Germany finds its way onto more bucket lists Maybe it’s the talk from all those river cruisers on the Rhine, and those relaxed, worry-free visitors on their guided, group adventures, but Germany keeps popping up with our counsellors and customers alike.

“Someone mentioned to me recently that you could fit all of Germany into the province of Ontario,” says Norah Abel, Maritime Travel counsellor, Vernon, BC. “Having been there, that really surprised me, given how much there is to do and see there.”

“One of my best trips of all time was a coach tour I did through Europe. We travelled through Germany, and one of my favorite memories of that trip was cruising down the Rhine.”

The mighty and enchanting Rhine always ranks up there among river cruisers and landlubbers alike.

But then there is the enchanting Black Forest and vibrant cities like Frankfurt, Cologne, Munich, Nuremberg and of course, Berlin. Incredibly, there are more than 10,000 towns and cities in

Germany, stretching from the Alps to the North Sea. And it is in these places that Germany’s charms are discovered.

“What I love about Germany is that your experience there can focus on its vast history and architecture in each Medieval town, or it can be all about tasting and experiencing the country at fun beer gardens, wineries, sampling Black Forest cake in the Black Forest, and learning how cuckoo-clocks are made. Or it can be all of these things,” Norah says.

Here are just a few of our top picks for must-sees in Germany:

German Highlights

Oktoberfest: Beginning the end of September and running for 16-18 days, this worldfamous festival celebrates food, beer, music, dance, culture and more.

pp + $427 taxes Fr 11 days • March 17/15 • Land Only • Globus Includes Frankfurt, Black Forest, Oberammergau, Munich, Nuremburg, Berlin & Cologne

Neuschwanstein Castle: No, Walt Disney World didn’t do it first. Yes, Cinderella’s

castle is fashioned after this one. The original castle is much larger, and some say, more enchanting.

Cologne Cathedral: 600 years to build, and the result is one of the architectural

wonders of the world.

The Rhine: Exploring this river can be a 3 - or 30-day adventure. Do it on a river cruise,

or devote a day or two to it as part of a land tour.

Christmas Markets: Truly enchanting to behold the crafts created in the birthplace

of many of our Christmas traditions.

$

2799

Receive 5,598 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple

Romantic Rhine Avalon Affinity

$ Fr

3327

pp + $154 taxes Avalon Waterways • May 14 • 8 days • Cruise Only Includes Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mainz, Heidelberg, Speyer, Stratsbourg, Basel and Zurich.

Ask me about Germany!

Ask me about Germany!

Ask me about Germany!

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TICO registration #50013537. BC registration #32229. ■ 1Children over the age of 2. 2Amount shown includes: $100 per person No Fuel Surcharge discount valid for travel any time, plus $150 per person Summer Early Booking Bonus valid for travel from May 1, 2015 and completed by Oct. 31, 2015, and for travel from May 1, 2016 and completed by Oct. 31, 2016. 3Amount shown includes: $100 per person No Fuel Surcharge discount valid for travel any time, plus $250 per person Winter Early Booking Bonus valid for travel from Nov. 1, 2015 and completed by Apr. 30, 2016, and for travel from Nov. 1, 2016 and completed by Apr. 30, 2017. ■ ®Aeroplan is a registered trademark of Aimia Canada Inc. ®Air Canada Vacations is a registered trademark of Air Canada, used under license by Touram Limited Partnership, 1440 St. Catherine W., Suite 600, Montreal, QC.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Join your local Maritime Travel office at any of the following presentations!

Calgary, AB Destination Wedding Information Sessions!

Join us and learn about sun destinations offered from Calgary, as well as resorts specializing in destination weddings.

Wed. Jan. 28 @ 6:30pm & 8:00pm Silverado Marketplace 416 - 19369 Sheriff King St SW

Cranbrook, BC Bridal Show!

Visit the Maritime Travel booth for information on Destination Weddings, plus a chance to win a future travel voucher!

Sun. Feb. 1 St. Eugene Mission

RSVP by Jan. 26 to 403-278-1100

For complete details, visit www.maritimetravel.ca

Tues. Feb. 3 @ 6:30 pm & 8:00 pm Beddington Towne Centre 218 - 8120 Beddington Blvd NW Please RSVP by Feb. 1 to 403-265-6143

For more information, call Maritime Travel (Cranbrook) 250-489-4788

Abbotsford, BC

River Cruising with Avalon Waterways!

Join us for an informative evening on River Cruising.

We will be joined by a Cruise Director straight off the ships in Europe.

Wed. Feb. 4 • 7:00pm Best Western Regency RSVP by Feb. 3 to 604-746-4041

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Abbotsford Clearbrook Town Square (604) 746-4041 Cranbrook 1001 Baker St. (250) 489-4788 Kamloops Columbia Square (778) 471-5619 Kelowna Mill Creek Crossing (250) 860-0633 Langley #2 6233 - 200th Street (604) 533-5305 Hudson’s Bay - Woodgrove Ctr. (250) 390-3166 Nanaimo New Westminster Royal City Centre (604) 525-5933

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River Cruising with Avalon Waterways!

Join us at this informative presentation and learn all about river cruising in Europe & beyond.

Thurs. Feb. 5 • 6:30pm Caledonia Building Meeting Room Newport Village 225 Newport Drive RSVP by Jan. 27 to 604-933-2200

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TERMS & CONDITIONS All fares were valid at time of printing and are subject to availability at the time of booking. • Fares are per terms and conditions outlined in brochures of relevant tour operators. • Stopover hotel rates, where necessary, are not included. • All fares are per person based on double occupancy, taxes are extra, unless otherwise stated. Conditions apply. Offers can end at any time. Dates and prices were valid at time of printing. Offers are capacity controlled, and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Cruise prices are cruise only (port charges, taxes and airfare are extra) unless otherwise indicated.

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