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Exclusive offer: Save up to $470 per room, per stay at Barceló Maya Grand Resort with a minimum 7-night stay in a Superior room. Save up to $470 per room, per stay at Barceló Maya Grand Resort with a minimum 7-night stay in a Superior room. Book by: September 30, 2018 Travel: November 1 - December 22, 2018 Participating Hotel: Barceló Maya Grand Resort, Riviera Maya ««««+
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TIE THE KNOT IN PARADISE $ 500 FLIGHT CREDIT
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• $500 future travel credit
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Subject to availability at time of booking. Offers expire at 11:59 p.m. ET on the date indicated. Flights operated by Air Canada or Air Canada Rouge. For applicable terms and conditions, visit your UNIGLOBE Travel Professional. Holder of Quebec permit #702566. TICO registration #50013537. BC registration #32229. ■ 1New bookings only made by October 31 for departures between November 1, 2018 and April 30, 2019. Valid for the wedding couple for travel up to 13 months after the original group travel date. This travel credit is non-refundable, non-transferable and has no cash value. Valid on groups of 30 or more passengers. 2Minimum 3 rooms required. 3Non-refundable deposit for the wedding couple is required ($300 per couple). Air Canada Vacations will hold a maximum of 30 seats, 15 rooms with no deposit for 90 days or up to 120 days prior to departure. Any additional rooms or seats will require full deposit and will follow regular conditions. Not applicable when the hotel requires special group contract. Restrictions apply. 4Valid for groups of 50 or more. Subject to availability. Applicable to generic seat selection only. 5Valid for groups of 20 or more. 6Valid on select flights only. 7 Valid for a 3-day duration and refundable on the group invoice. ■ ®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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Fall now for exclusive travel perks and sensational savings with Maritime Travel
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ooking early can mean the difference between a regular winter break and a sensational sun-filled holiday. And you can take our word for it! “My basic rule of thumb is the earlier the booking, the bigger the savings— especially at this time of year when you can have your top pick of destinations, hotels and cruises,” says Maria Margulis, Maritime Travel counsellor, Edmonton. “The most popular travel dates, room categories and resorts tend to sell out quickly. So, if you’re like many of my clients who want that perfect Caribbean getaway and don’t want to leave it to chance, then get in touch with us today!” With Maritime Travel’s $100 OFF Early-Booking Promotion now on, the timing is perfect. Combine this with smaller deposits to hold your vacay, along with the savings offered by our travel partners and you can save big. Plus, our Price Drop Protection guarantee is now in place with some of our associates, so there’s no reason to wait. Of course, with Maritime Travel’s Four Guarantees, you know you’re in the very best hands when you’re booking that winter getaway: 99 Best Price Guarantee 99 No Service Fees on Vacation Packages or Cruises 99 Pricing Same as Online 99 Round-the-Clock Customer Care Ready to take the plunge? Try these on for size!
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MAYAN RIVIERA, MEXICO— SECRETS SILVERSANDS RIVIERA CANCUN “This is a great adults-only resort with excellent service, a lively vibe and fantastic entertainment at night. A top pick for a contemporary and upscale romantic getaway.” Recommended for you by
Maria Morgulis
JAMAICA—RIU MONTEGO BAY “A lovely, fun resort that appeals to couples, families and friends. You’ll also see lots of wedding groups here.” Recommended for you by
Bridget MacQueen
#100 7777 10th St. NE Calgary, AB 403-292-7460 bmacqueen@maritimetravel.ca
10419 80 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB 780-429-6752 mmorgulis@maritimetravel.ca Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun
Riu Montego Bay
Riu Montego Bay 5H Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun 5H
2149
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pp + $408.01 taxes Direct from Edmonton • Mar. 17-24/19 • Transat Receive 19,298 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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The luxuriously appointed spa and fully-equipped fitness centre help offset the meals you’ll enjoy at this resort’s eight restaurants!
1765
$
pp + $520 taxes Direct from Calgary • Jan. 21-28/19 • Sunwing Vacations Receive 3,530 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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The evening entertainment is great fun and shows don’t start until 9:30, leaving lots of time for dinner before the show.
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Direct to the Sun —Our Top Picks
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hat could be better than a getaway to a wonderful resort personally handpicked and recommended by your favourite travel company? One that’s a short flight away, of course! “Direct flights feel like time travel,” says Diane Grant, Maritime Travel counsellor, Nanaimo, BC. “There’s nothing quite like getting on a plane on a frosty winter morning and then stepping into that lovely tropical heat in-destination a few short hours later.” While there’s a good array of direct sun destinations on offer from a gateway near you, we’ve selected three distinctly different beach locales for you to preview. You’ll find that each has its own unique personality and offerings, but what they have in common is that they’re all just a plane ride away—and they’re all recommended by our own travel counsellors.
DIRECT DESTINATION: CUBA—MELIA LAS AMERICAS, VARADERO
DIRECT DESTINATION: OAHU, HAWAII—OUTRIGGER WAIKIKI BEACH
“I get great feedback from clients about this resort. It’s an older property, but very well maintained and known for its friendly staff, reliably good food and lovely location on a pretty white-sand beach.”
“In a word—fabulous! Beautiful Polynesian décor, beachfront dining, a sumptuous spa and gorgeous guest rooms with ocean views.”
Recommended for you by
Katherine Young
Diane Grant
@ Hudson’s Bay 6631 Island Hwy Nanaimo, BC 250-390-3166 dgrant@maritimetravel.ca
Recommended for you by Suite 2 6233 - 200th Street Willowbrook Park Langley, BC 604-533-5305 kyoung@maritimetravel.ca Outrigger Waikiki Beach
Melia Las Americas
Melia Las Americas 4½H
1165
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pp + $400 taxes Direct from Kelowna • Nov. 2-9/18 • Sunwing Vacations Receive 2,330 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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With an amazing location practically on a championship golf course, this glamorous yet friendly resort is a top pick among the golf set. Fore! Green fees at the local championship golf course are included year-round.
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Outrigger Waikiki Beach 4H
1519
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pp + $262.80 taxes Direct from Vancouver • Dec. 11-18/18 • Air & Hotel WestJet Vacations Receive 3,038 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Known simply as “The Reef” to returning visitors, this resort has a genuine warmth and hospitality that’s true to the spirit of ‘aloha.’ Located on the section of Waikiki Beach that’s known as the Healing Way, this upscale property tailors its services and amenities to suit all travellers.
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“Nuevo Vallarta has a nice vibe that’s all its own and Dreams Villamagna is a lovely resort. Guests will enjoy high-quality dining, entertainment and watersports activities.”
Your South getaway awaits
Recommended for you by
Margaret White
Mill Creek Crossing, 109-1912 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC 250-860-0633 mwhite@maritimetravel.ca Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta
Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta 5H
1849
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pp + $411.14 taxes Direct from Kelowna • Jan. 18-25/19 • Transat Receive 18,698 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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Boasting a spectacular location on the Bay of Banderas, this is a luxurious Unlimited-Luxury® resort designed for couples, families, singles and friends. Breakfast until 11:30 and extended lunches until 4 p.m.—these are the kind of perks that set this lovely resort apart.
deposit Price Drop Plus And › A reduced › OurGuarantee › Option › more! of only $100 upgrade South packages include Flights, transfers, 7 nights all inclusive resort
Punta Cana
Riviera Maya
Occidental Caribe 4★ Nov 5, 12 + $462 txs/fees Calgary departures
Luxury Bahia Principe Akumal Don Pablo Collection 5★ Dec 8, 12 | + $397 txs/fees Vancouver departures
Jamaica
Varadero
Royal Decameron Montego Beach 4★ Ocean View Room Jan 29 | + $479 txs/fees Vancouver departure
Paradisus Princesa del Mar 5★ Adults Only 18+ Jan 16 | + $370 txs/fees Edmonton departure
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BAY REWARDS POINTS 15,000† HUDSON’S
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† Maritime Travel Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points Offer: Book by Nov 30, 2018, for travel from Nov 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019 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 Transat South, Florida and Cruise Packages over $1000 per person before taxes. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion. 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 in economy class. 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 descriptions and terms and conditions, refer to transat.com or contact your Maritime Travel Professional. Transat is a division of Transat Tours Canada Inc., and is registered as a travel wholesaler in British Columbia (Reg #2454) with offices at 2175 West 41st Ave Vancouver, BC, V6M 1Z6.
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GETAWAY GUIDE • SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 • 4.25” X 8.125” • YVR YYC YEG
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DIRECT DESTINATION: PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO—DREAMS VILLAMAGNA NUEVO VALLARTA
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ring the kids for a family vacation of a lifetime onboard an enormous floating fun park. Or make it just the two of you. Maritime Travel has savings, bonuses and extras to get you on your way. Here’s how.
SPECIAL CRUISE DEAL: 7-NIGHT ALASKA & HUBBARD GLACIER ABOARD RADIANCE OF THE SEAS “I’ve taken at least 12 cruises to Alaska, which I feel is our back yard here in British Columbia! With literally thousands of miles of scenic coastline to explore, Alaska has something for the wanderer in all of us.” Recommended for you by
Janet Chambers
4400 32nd Street Vernon, BC 250-542-2722 jchambers@maritimetravel.ca
Buy one guest, get
2nd guest 50% off
PLUS
(25% savings for 3 & 4 guest) Booking Window - Aug. 30 – Oct. 2, 2018
Sailing Window – All sailings departing on and after Sept. 30, 2018
Maritime Travel EXCLUSIVE perk– Specialty Dinner for Two
7-Night Alaska & Hubbard Glacier Cruise Radiance of the Seas
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pp + Taxes $243 pp Cat. 4H • Balcony • May 17/19 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Vancouver to Seward including Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway & Hubbard Glacier
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BOGO 50% OFF
Age appropriate kids’ clubs and family cabins make Royal Caribbean perfect for families.
Receive 3,298 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
BONUS: Exclusive Perk – Specialty Dinner for Two
Adios TO THE ORDINARY Book by Nov 27 &
SAVE 10%*
on select 2019 Globus Costa Rica vacations
NATURAL WONDERS OF COSTA RICA 9 days | roundtrip from San José | WAS: $2,739 | NOW: $2,415† CAD Based on January 19 – December 7, 2019 departures
San José–Cariari–Tortuguero National Park–Sarapiqui–Arenal– Monteverde–Sarchi–San José
Other applicable vacations available, please inquire.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELLOR! Featured price is per person, in Canadian dollars, land only, based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated, includes all taxes, and reflects the Globus 10% discount and the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Early Booking promo discount. Flights and travel insurance are additional. *Book and deposit a 2018 Globus South & Central America vacation (excluding Escapes by Globus) 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 June 6 and November 27, 2018 for travel in 2019. Offer not valid with any other offer except the Welcome Back credit (if applicable), air credit and the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Early Booking offer. Not applicable to custom tours. Discount will apply to individual members of groups adding a name and non-refundable per person deposit WITHIN the promo window. Not applicable on TBA space. Applies to new 2018 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. The Maritime Travel Fall 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, 2018 for travel in 2018 or 2019. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Additional restrictions may apply; see your Maritime Travel agent for details. TICO#1893755/50015835
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Best of Greece Craft your own Greek odyssey on a tailor-made adventure by land or sea
“When I recall my own trip to Greece, I see the blue, blue water, the whitewashed stucco houses, and the salty seascapes of the harbours and beaches.”
Recommended for you by Marcel Gera
2004 Main St., Penticton, BC 250-492-5792 • mgera@maritimetravel.ca
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tunning scenery, ancient kingdoms, the crystal-clear Aegean Sea, and glorious Greek cuisine—welcome to Greece, the birthplace of Western civilization. This is a land of ageless beauty—of philosopher kings and legendary lovers; charming seaside villages and bustling metropoli—no wonder it’s one of the most sought-after vacation experiences on the planet. “Go to Greece and you’ll have a totally new experience each time,” says Marcel Gera, Maritime Travel counsellor, Penticton, BC. “I keep crossing it off my bucket list and then it moves right back to the top!” Here are two of Marcel’s picks for a Greek Islands adventure—the first an escorted vacation including accommodations and guided sightseeing of Greece’s ancient kingdoms and modern cities, and the second a fabulous island-hopping adventure by cruise ship.
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BEST OF GREECE WITH TRAFALGAR TOURS 8 Days—Athens to Athens Cast your mind back over millennia, your footprints following those of Alexander the Great, Aristotle and Plato. Explore the mighty kingdom of Ancient Greece, from the Temples of Zeus and Hera, the Parthenon and Delphi on the slopes of Mount Parnassos. Walk the Sacred Way to the 4th century Temple of Apollo and greet the gods and goddesses of Olympia.
GREEK ISLES CRUISE WITH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE 7 Days—Venice to Venice Unveiling the bulk of Greece’s mustsees, this 7-day whirlwind itinerary offers a grand introduction to the most famous Greek islands including Santorini and Mykonos, the most storied of them all. The perfect holiday for sun-seeking leisure travellers and heritage tourists alike.
7-Day Greek Isle Cruise Norwegian Star
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+ Taxes $166.96 pp Cat. IF • Inside • Oct. 27/19 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Norwegian Cruise Line Roundtrip Venice including Kotor, Corfu, Argostoli, Santorini & Dubrovnik Receive 2,086 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
BONUS: Shipboard Credit $66.94 USD per cabin
Best of Greece Tour
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1550
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Mar. 22-29/19 • 8 days • Land Only • Trafalgar Roundtrip Athens including Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion, Olympia, Patras, Delphi, Thermopylae, Kalambaka & Meteora Receive 3,100 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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SAVE THE DATE!
Coming soon to a location near you!
You will not want to miss these incredible ‘Northern Lights’ Events…coming in October!
Not only will we be introducing a number of ‘Exclusive and Hosted’ northern tours and cruises, we plan to WOW you with these amazing itineraries, special presenters and entertain you with very special Northern talent! Mark your calendar and wait for more details to come in a few weeks! If you wish to get yourself on our ‘pre-registration’…simply call your favourite Maritime Travel counsellor! There will be a minimal entry fee with all proceeds going to Indigenous northern communities.
West Vancouver
Tuesday, October 16 • 7-9pm Kay Meek Centre
Port Moody
Wednesday, October 17 • 7-9pm Inlet Theatre
Surrey/Langley
Thursday, October 18 • 7-9pm Elements Casino
Victoria
Friday, October 19 • 7-9pm Mary Irvin Theatre, Camosun College
Vernon
Sunday, October 21 • 2-4pm Shubert Centre
Kelowna
Monday, October 22 • 7-9pm Rotary Centre for the Arts
Adventure Canada: High Arctic & Northwest Passage Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Alaska Uncruise Adventures: Glacier Bay National Park Adventure
Exclusive and Hosted northern itineraries include: Air North: Yukon & NWT G Adventures: National Geographic ‘Explore Iceland’
Advance RSVP Required. Contact 778-279-2725 or rsvp@maritimetravel.ca to register.
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Vancity Womens Expo! THE CLOVERDALE AGRIPLEX SEPT. 21 • 4PM - 9PM SEPT. 22 • 10AM - 6PM SEPT. 23 • 10AM - 5PM
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Exploration Tours with Collette! WED. SEPT. 26 @ 6PM MARITIME TRAVEL OFFICE 130-4400 32ND STREET Light Refreshments • Door Prizes
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ABBOTSFORD, BC An Evening with Royal Caribbean International! TUES. SEPT. 18 @ 7PM MARITIME TRAVEL – ABBOTSFORD CLEARBROOK TOWN SQUARE 280-32500 SOUTH FRASER WAY
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