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Caribbean Countdown!
It’s not too late to grab some last-minute winter sun Last-minute shopping for that perfect winter escape? “It does feel a little like the last-chance saloon at this time of year, but if you’re able to be flexible on your dates, you’ll find there are still some pretty good deals to be had on packages to the south,” says Mickey Coleman, Maritime Travel counsellor, Abbotsford, BC. “Plus, you can avail of Maritime Travel’s Recommended
Resorts program, which offers snapshots of some of our favourite resorts all over the Caribbean and beyond.” Here’s a sampling of some of the resorts and cruises our customers and counsellors are raving about this season. Take a look – and hurry in to book!
Turks & Caicos Made up of 40 different islands and cays, only eight of which are inhabited, the Turks and Caicos are marketed as a tropical classic, a throwback in time to an undiscovered Caribbean, where relaxation is unavoidable and rejuvenation assured.
Upscale Family Fling Located on the pretty island of Providenciales, this allinclusive family resort is a magical place where marine life outnumbers the humans and the waters are a hundred shades of turquoise. per adult 12 MONTH EQUAL PAYMENTS + $293.93 taxes Fr $ 48 per month (based on per child 2 adults & 1 child) + $293.93 taxes Fr From Vancouver via Toronto • May 24-31/15 • Air Canada Vacations
439900 $109000
Boasting 50 kilometers of soft white sand kissed by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, Punta Cana is a tropical retreat made up almost exclusively of lovely all-inclusive resorts geared to couples and families.
Value for All
Beaches Turks and Caicos
$
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
897
Grand Bahia Principe Turquesa Located on a fabulous stretch of white-sand beach, this luxurious resort is known for its family friendly focus and range of activities. The waterpark is a huge hit with the young ones. Fr
$
98900
pp $439.42 taxes
Direct from Edmonton via Calgary • May 8-15/15 • Nolitours Receive 1,978 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Ask us about your next Sun Getaway! Mickey Coleman
Clearbrook Town Square Abbotsford, BC (604) 746-4041 mcoleman@maritimetravel.ca
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Toni Bissett, Manager 714 Park Royal North West Vancouver, BC (604) 922-9683 tbissett@maritimetravel.ca
Stacey Colnar
Columbia Square, Unit 450 Kamloops, BC (778) 471-5619 scolnar@maritimetravel.ca
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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Cayo Coco, Cuba
Cancun, Mexico
Located 500 kms southeast of Varadero, the tiny islands that comprise the area around Cayo Coco are the very definition of tropical paradise. If Varadero is where the action is in Cuba, then Cayo Coco is where peace and quiet reign.
State-of-the-art shopping centres, thrilling nightlife, an extraordinary range of international restaurants, and every land or water sport ever conceived – cosmopolitan Cancun has it all.
Value for All
Excellence Playa Mujeres 5
Iberostar Daiquiri 4
A family favourite, this resort sees lots of repeat clientele, thanks to its friendly staff, pretty grounds, and gorgeous beachfront location.
100500
$
Exclusive Romantic Retreat
pp + $326.00 taxes
Fr Direct from Calgary • April 29-May 6/15 Signature Vacations
A luxurious adults-only escape set on a twomile stretch of white-sand beach, Excellence Playa Mujeres gets rave reviews from clients. As well as a world-class spa, the resort community boasts an inland marina and a Greg Norman signature golf course.
221900
$
Receive 2,010 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
pp + $125.54 taxes
Southern Caribbean Cruise Value for All Recommended itinerary: With their rain
forests, volcanoes and elements of both West Indian and French heritages, the islands visited on 7-night Royal Caribbean Southern Caribbean cruise are nothing short of exotic.
7-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise Adventure of the Seas
$ Fr
681
50
+ Taxes/Fees C $65.00 pp
Fr Direct from Kelowna • April 19-26/15 WestJet Vacations
Cat. Q Interior • April 26/15 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International • Roundtrip San Juan including St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Aruba & Curacao
Receive 4,438 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Receive 1,363 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
SandalS Grande St. lucian Spa & Beach reSort Ideally located on its very own peninsula, Sandals Grande St. Lucian is often described as the “closest vacation to a picture-perfect postcard.” Cradled to the west by Rodney Bay - boasting the calmest waters in all of Saint Lucia - and to the east by the majestic Atlantic Ocean, this magnificent resort showcases awe-inspiring panoramic views that will linger in your heart forever. A sheltered mile-long beach extends an open invitation for days of endless water play. This is paradise as it was meant to be, full of natural beauty, rich in history, and resplendent in pure romance…in true Sandals-style.
331200
$
from
pp
+ + $352.87 taxes From Vancouver via Toronto • April 26-May 3/15 • Air Canada Vacations
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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Jolly Great! Living it up in London, or taking it slow in the charming countryside of England, Scotland and Wales… It’s time to say OK to the UK “I LOVE London so much, I could keep going back every year and find something new to explore. London keeps changing and there’s something for everyone here,” says Diane Grant, manager, Maritime Travel, Nanaimo, BC. “I truly believe everyone should experience it at least once in their lifetime.” And when Diane or any of our many Britain specialists say “everyone,” they mean it. London’s allure lies in its ability to charm and excite anyone with
its iconic mix of the historic and the modern. The echoes of the past and the stories of royals and rogues come alive with visits to the Tower of London, Stonehenge, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Soaring high on the London Eye giant ferris wheel puts the modern side of this vibrant city literally at your feet. Its renowned cultural charm and entertainment surround you as you sip a pint in a traditional British pub, or take in a show at one of its famous theatres.
Spotlight on London Fr
$
1,57900
pp
7 days • May 7/15 • Land Only • Collette London including Stonehenge & Salisbury
A savings of $100 per couple!
Ask us about England! Diane Grant, Manager
@ Hudson’s Bay 6631 Island Hwy - Nanaimo, BC (250) 390-3166 dgrant@maritimetravel.ca
Carla Carson
2004 Main Street Penticton, BC (250) 492-5792 ccarson@maritimetravel.ca
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Jeanie Gillespie
Panorama Village Shopping Centre 15161 No. 10 Highway, Surrey, BC (604) 575-5044 jgillespie@maritimetravel.ca
England, Scotland & Wales Rolling green hills dotted with fluffy sheep, mystical ancient castles, quaint, thatched-roof cottages… As you travel here, you can literally feel what remains of the hectic modern world slip away. “There is a peace and contentment that envelopes you when you drive through the British countryside, whether it’s Scotland, Wales or England itself,” says Jeanie Gillespie, Maritime Travel counsellor, Surrey, BC. “History, art and culture are around
every turn,” Jeanie says. You can walk in the footsteps of William Shakespeare and even visit his 400-year-old family home. Stare up in wonder at a Welsh castle and then check in for the night. Take a tour of a Scottish single-malt distillery, and stay on for some tastings. “Visiting the UK’s countryside is not just about the incredible scenery,” Jeanie says. “You really become immersed in the sights, sounds, tastes and feeling of it all.”
Essential Britain Fr
$
2,94900
pp
12 days • June 29/15 • Land only • Globus Roundtrip London including Stonehenge, Plymouth, Cardiff, Liverpool, Glasgow, Inverness, Edinburgh & York
A savings of $100 per couple!
Dreams Can Come True in Europe Collette offers more than 60 Europe tours in its worldwide collection, and takes care of the details so that your travellers can simply enjoy their journey.
Book now and save $200 per couple† with offer code SAVE200.
For more information, contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor! †Mention offer code for savings. Offer is valid on new bookings only made between 3/7/15 – 6/19/15 for travel between 3/7/15 - 4/30/16 on Collette Europe tours. Offers can expire earlier due to space or inventory availability. Space is on a first come, first served basis. Offer is not valid on group or existing bookings or combinable with any other offer. Offers noted are valid for single travellers at half the “per couple” rate. Other restrictions may apply; call for details. Travel Industry Council of Ontario, registration #3206405; B.C. registration #23337.
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Sweet Dreams…
are made of this.
S P R I N G GoldLeaf Service
B O N U S
Check in for an extra hotel night, on us. Now is the perfect time to discover the breathtaking scenery of the Pacific Northwest and the Canadian Rockies on an award-winning Rocky Mountaineer rail journey.
GoldLeaf Service Cuisine
LIMITED TIME OFFER—SPRING BONUS* Book a qualifying Rocky Mountaineer vacation of 4 or more nights and receive a FREE additional hotel night in Seattle, Vancouver, or Calgary. PLUS, receive a city tour or airport transfer when you select a vacation of 7 or more nights. Now that’s one dreamy offer.
For more information contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor!
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*Terms & Conditions: Offer valid on new 2015 bookings made between March 1, 2015 and May 1, 2015 for travel on select dates between April and October 2015. Offer is applicable to qualifying Rocky Mountaineer packages of 4 or more nights in GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service. Deposits are required at the time of booking. Bonus airport transfer or city tour must be selected at the time of booking and is only applicable to qualifying Rocky Mountaineer packages of 7 nights or more. City tour option is not available in Calgary. Free Vancouver, Calgary, or Seattle accommodation can only be added to a Rocky Mountaineer vacation package starting or ending in Vancouver, Calgary, or Seattle; it cannot be booked as a stand-alone one night booking. Offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer. Offer has no cash value, is non-transferable, and is subject to availability. Offer may be modified, withdrawn, or amended without prior notice. Additional conditions apply.
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Riding the Rockies Magnificent mountain scenery, glittering glaciers, astonishing wildlife, delectable dining … Discovering the Rockies by train is the ultimate journey of the senses – and an even bigger rush than a theme-park rollercoaster. “I’ve taken a train trip through the
Rockies and I couldn’t recommend it more,” says Dixie Fowler, Maritime Travel counsellor, Lethbridge, AB. “You are wined and dined and given the white glove treatment all the way. And the scenery is absolutely breathtaking. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
Ask me about the Canadian Rockies!
We Recommend:
First Passage to the West
Retrace the steps of 19th century explorers, travel through the legendary Spiral Tunnels and pass by the spot where the last spike on the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. This is the only passenger rail service on this historic route, and its construction is one of the most important in Canadian history as it united Canada from east to west. Fr CDN
Dixie Fowler, Manager 921 - 3rd Avenue S Lethbridge, AB (403) 329-3373 dfowler@maritimetravel.ca
$
1,57900
PP
4 days • May 5/15 • Land Only • Rocky Mountaineer • Red Leaf Service Vancouver to Banff including Fraser Canyon, Kamloops, Craigellachie, Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon & the Spiral Tunnels Receive 3,158 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Rock out at the beach at select Hard Rock Resorts. Experience paradise like a rock n’ roll star, with the very best at your fingertips. Each resort is situated on a beautiful beachfront with a luxurious all-inclusive program and an endless array of activities to satisfy all senses. Book a 7-8 night vacation package to select Hard Rock Resorts by December 16, 2015 for travel until December 23, 2015 and receive an $1800 Limitless Resort Credit to spend in anyway you choose.* Resort credits vary based on duration of stay and can be used towards selected tours, rounds of golf, romantic dinners, upscale nightclub experiences and more. Now that’s endless awesome. Participating hotels: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Punta Cana Hard Rock Hotel Cancun Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta Hard Rock Riviera Maya Book a WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel agent today.
*Book by December 16, 2015 (11:59 p.m. MT) for travel until December 23, 2015. Resort credit will be distributed to guests upon arrival at the time of check-in. Transfers to/from the hotel are included. Limitless Resort Credit can be used towards selected tours, golf, spa and beauty salon services, romantic and special dinner events, upgraded wine selection at restaurants, photo packages at rock shots®, selected take away products, The Colin Cowie Weddings Collection™, and upscale experiences at ORO Night Club. A service fee may apply over the final price of all transactions using the Limitless Resort Credit promotion on all services or products. Service fee can only be paid with cash, room charge and credit card. Service fee cannot be paid with the remaining Limitless Resort Credit promotion balance. Limitless Resort credit cannot be exchanged for cash. No cash reimbursement if unused. Limitless Resort Credit promotion is not combinable with other credits, discounts or promotions unless specifically indicated. Limitless Resort Credit is not transferable, non cumulative and cannot be held over for future stays. Promotion, prices and applicable services are subject to change without prior notice. Advance booking required. Non-refundable and nontransferable. 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. A fuel surcharge applies to Air Miles™ redemption bookings.
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Super + $450 Deals in added value • Save $100 per couple1 • FREE air seat selection (value of $60 per couple) • Round-trip transportation to your hotel included • FREE tour to Laughlin (value of $40 per couple) • Priority check-in and late checkout2
SAVE MORE Some offers not applicable to groups, contact our groups department for details. New bookings only made by Apr. 30, 2015. Subject to change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Subject to availability at time of booking. Flights operated by Air Canada or Air Canada rouge. For applicable terms and conditions, consult the Air Canada Vacations brochures or www.aircanadavacations.com. Holder of Quebec permit #702566. TICO registration #50013537. BC registration #32229. n 1Valid for travel completed by April 30, 2015. 2When booking select hotels that are part of our Privileges program. n ®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.
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VICTORIA, BC
PORT MOODY, BC
RICHMOND, BC
Avalon Waterways River Cruise Presentation!
River Cruising with Avalon Waterways!
River Cruising with Avalon Waterways!
Join Maritime Travel (Victoria) and learn about Exotic River Cruises. THURS. March 12 @ 2:00 pm Maritime Travel - 5th Floor - Hudson’s Bay 1150 Douglas Street RSVP by March 10 to 250-220-8011 Special offer for those in attendance! Door Prizes • Light Refreshments
Join us at this informative presentation and learn all about river cruising in Europe & beyond. Wed. March 18 @ 6:30pm Caledonia Building Meeting Room Newport Village 225 Newport Drive RSVP by Mar. 14 to 604-933-2200 Door Prizes • Light Refreshments
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Silverado Market Place
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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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Join Maritime Travel (Richmond) for an inspiring and informative evening with Avalon Waterways. THURS. March 19 @ 6:00 pm Maritime Travel – Garden City Shopping Centre 175 - 9040 Blundell Road RSVP by March 16 to (604) 303-8782 or 166@maritimetravel.ca Light Refreshments will be served.
Penticton Port Moody Richmond Surrey Vancouver Vernon Victoria West Vancouver
2004 Main Street 212 Newport Drive #175 - Garden City Shopping Ctr. Panorama Village Shopping Ctr. 505 Bute Street Vernon Square Hudson’s Bay - Douglas Street Park Royal North
(250) 492-5792 (604) 933-2200 (604) 303-8782 (604) 575-5044 (604) 681-6212 (250) 542-2722 (250) 220-8011 (604) 922-9683
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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