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NOVEMBER 7, 2015 | YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE
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FAMILY FLING IN FLORIDA! A sunny holiday home with private pool is perfect for your gang’s gathering.
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veryone in their own bedroom… Fun family moments relaxing by the pool or sharing a meal… Plenty of space to relax and unwind after jampacked days at the theme parks. “Let’s face it,” says Tiffany White, Maritime Travel counsellor, New Liskeard, ON, “there are few spots on the planet more fun for families than Florida.” The Orlando area is the hot spot for families, with its magical theme parks, water parks, and nearby excursions. Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Adventure Parks, Legoland, and more. “It’s a busy, busy
vacation, so your comfort and downtime are really important,” Tiffany says.
“I got to experience it all on a trip to Orlando recently. We stayed in a lovely holiday home with our own private pool and
plenty of space. I loved it.” Maritime Travel has its own hand-picked holiday homes in the Orlando area – some are just 10 to 15 minutes from Disney. These days, more and more families are discovering they don’t need to be packed into one or two hotel rooms. A holiday home means everyone gets their own area. And bringing Grandma or your friends along couldn’t be easier. A typical 4-bedroom holiday home sleeps up to eight people comfortably. Five-, six- or even seven-bedroom homes are great for groups of 10 or more. Practically everything is provided. Cutlery,
ASK US ABOUT FLORIDA! Tiffany White
39 Whitewood Ave. New Liskeard, ON 705-647-7329 twhite@maritimetravel.ca
Samantha Boucher
301 Bay St Thunder Bay, ON 807-623-8353 sboucher@maritimetravel.ca
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Joan Harris-Turnball
Frontenac Mall 1300 Bath Road Kingston, ON 613-544-8898 jharris-turnbull@maritimetravel.ca
bedding, towels, pots and pans, even a barbecue (on request). Many of the homes have free WiFi and long-distance calling. One of the best things is that you are not relying on restaurants for every meal. Overall, having your gang in a holiday home is great value and a good way to combat concerns over the US exchange rate. “Spreading the cost out among everyone makes it super-affordable, Tiffany says. Beyond the magic of the theme parks, Norma has some suggestions for other
activities nearby. “My advice is not to just keep to the theme parks. There is a whole natural world around Orlando and Kissimmee that’s so much fun. We took an airboat ride through the wetlands, visited a cool wildlife park and got up close with the alligators. It was a blast.”
Orlando: 4-Bedroom Holiday Home 4★
$ Fr
1070
home, per week 46 per + $126.31 taxes
Land only • May. 9-16/16 • Holiday Escapes Includes mandatory Damage Waiver Fee
Sun packages Flight, transfers & all inclusive hotel
La Romana
Riviera Maya
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IBEROSTAR Hacienda Dominicus 4 1/2★
Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach Le Mirage 4 1/2★
7 nts | Jan 8, 15 | + $436 txs/fees Toronto Departures
7 nts | Jan 5 | + $384 txs/fees Ottawa Departures
Punta Cana
Jamaica
$
$
Sirenis Tropical Suites Casino & Aquagames Le Mirage 4★
Grand Bahia Principe Jamaica 4 1/2★
7 nts | Feb 5, 12 | + $434 txs/fees Winnipeg Departures
7 nts | Jan 21, 28 | + $448 txs/fees Toronto Departures
1169
1259
Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor for more information
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Book by November 30
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 Ottawa, Toronto, and Winnipeg 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 Ontario (Reg #50009486) with offices at 191 The West Mall, Suite 800, Etobicoke, ON M9C 5K8 and British Columbia (Reg #2454) with offices at 1090 West Pender Street, Suite 1110, Vancouver, BC, V6E 2N7.
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required and 7, amount vary by tour operator. For bookings 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 GETAWAYMinimum GUIDEpurchase • NOVEMBER 2015may • 8.375” X 4.5” • YYZ YOWmade YWG 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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GO WITH THE FLOW From do-it-yourself to pamper yourself, river cruises run the gamut
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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 Donna Richardson, Clock Tower, Kingston, ON. “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 Donna. “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 CRUISES! Donna Richardson
Clocktower Plaza Kingston, ON 613-389-8170 drichardson@maritimetravel.ca
Charlotte Oxenholm
Susie Aguiar, Manager
@ Hudson’s Bay Pickering Town Centre Pickering, ON 905-837-9155 coxenholm@maritimetravel.ca
Dorval Crossing West Oakville, ON (905) 849-0333 saguiar@maritimetravel.ca
ONCE upon a CASTLE
SAVE up to
$1,010†
per couple
BOOK BY DECEMBER 1ST AND
SAVE 10% ON 2016 GLOBUS EUROPE VACATIONS*
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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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
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)
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
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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 Barb McLean, manager, Maritime Travel, Cornwall, ON. “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 marveling 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
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.
11-day Classic Kenya Tour pp + Taxes/Fees $36 pp Fr
$
ASK ME ABOUT KENYA! Barb McLean, Manager Time Square Cornwall, ON 613-933-8720 bmclean@maritimetravel.ca
5766
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
3083
pp
+ $281.88 taxes Direct from Toronto • Dec. 7-14/15 • Air Canada Vacations Book by Nov. 30th
A Savings of $100 per couple!
6,166 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
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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 Cathy Basso, Maritime Travel counsellor, Newmarket, ON. “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
$
1219
Resort: Iberostar Costa Dorada 4½★ A great location from which to capture all those wonderful vistas.
pp + $441.81 taxes
Fr
Direct from Ottawa • Dec. 12-19/15 • Sunquest Vacations
$
649
pp +$436.17 taxes
Direct from Toronto • Dec. 7-14/15 • Transat Holidays
Ask about our Early Booking Bonus!
1,298 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points!
2,438 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.
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.
Resort: Gran Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado 5★ Ideal for couples looking for romance.
Fr
$
1909
pp + $194.07 taxes
Direct from Toronto • Jan. 12-19/16 • WestJet Vacations • Book by Nov. 30th
A Savings of $100 per couple!
3,818 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points!
Resort: Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus 4½★ A delightful tropical retreat designed for couples and families alike.
$ Fr
1455
pp + $463 taxes
Direct from Winnipeg • Jan. 6-13/16 • Signature Vacations
2,910 Hudson’s Bay Rewards point!
ASK US ABOUT THE DOMINICAN REPBULIC! Cathy Basso
17120 Leslie Street Newmarket, ON 905-853-6224 cbasso@maritimetravel.ca
Linda Lavoie, Manager 1942 Regent Street South Sudbury, ON 705-522-3011 llavoie@maritimetravel.ca
Helene Karabetian, Manager @ Hudson’s Bay - Fairview Mall Pointe Claire, QC 514-697-2225 hkarabetian@maritimetravel.ca
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