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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 Eva Lucarelli, Maritime Travel counsellor, Sault Ste. Marie, ON. “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

Jamaica

Seven Mile Beach, Negril

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.

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!

Beaches Negril

Mexico

Maroma Beach, Mayan Riviera

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.

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

2469 $759 $

per adult + $410.42 taxes Fr Direct from Ottawa • Apr. 25-May 2/15 • Sunquest Vacations Fr

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.

per child + $410.42 taxes

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pp + $351.14 taxes Fr Direct from Winnipeg • Apr. 7-14/15 • Sunquest Vacations Receive 2,658 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

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1429

pp + $412.70 taxes Fr Direct from London • Apr. 8-15/15 • Transat Holidays

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Eva Lucarelli

542 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON (705) 942-2800 elucarelli@maritimetravel.ca

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.

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Carol-Ann Kettles, Manager Manotick Mews 1160 Beaverwood Road Manotick, ON (613) 692-2521 ckettles@maritimetravel.ca

Lynn Alamenciak, Manager 20 Prince Edward Walk Elliot Lake (705) 848-2763 lalamenciak@maritimetravel.ca

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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.

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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 Violet Maslanka, Manager, Maritime Travel, Burlington, ON. “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 Violet. “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 Violet, “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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Riviera Maya

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Allegro Playacar Beach Club 4H

Julian, Dominican Republic • 7 Nights All Inclusive

Varadero

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Feb 27, Mar 6 + $380 txs/fees Toronto Departures

Mar 20 + $422 txs/fees Winnipeg Departures

Mar 20 + $420 txs/fees Ottawa Departures

Mar 29 + $329 txs/fees Toronto Departures

Feb 23, 25 + $378 txs/fees Winnipeg Departures

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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 Trudy Bradley, Maritime Travel counsellor, New Liskeard, ON. “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,” Trudy 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 world-

$ Fr

famous festival celebrates food, beer, music, dance, culture and more.

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.

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