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Passport to Europe One Continent. Infinite Possibilities
T
he continent of contrasts, compact Europe punches above its weight class when it comes to historical, cultural and natural attractions. “Taking a trip to Europe can be an awesome experience, whether you’re young or young at heart,” says Chelsea Weed, Maritime Travel counsellor, Sarnia, ON. “The kids can get a funfilled introduction to those famous European places and sights they learn about in school, while young and old
alike will revel in Europe’s fabulous cuisine, breathtaking scenery and sunny climes.”
Gladiators Gondolas and Gold with Trafalgar
Romantic Danube 8-day cruise with Viking River Cruises
Family Fun
Romantic Getaway
Rome’s savagery, Venice’s decadence and Florence’s romance – this family focused adventure introduces the different characters of Italy with three nights in three diverse cities. First-hand highlights? Throughout it all, your friendly tour directors, who double as history buffs and story tellers, will be happy to share their expertise and inside information and help to bring the sights wonderfully alive.
During this 8-day journey, encounter the grand cities and quaint villages along the celebrated Danube River. Explore both sides of Hungary’s capital, traditional “Buda” and more cosmopolitan “Pest”, and from Fishermen’s Bastion see how the river divides this fascinating city. Experience Vienna’s imperial architecture and gracious culture, and tour riverside towns in Austria’s Wachau Valley.
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11 days • July 30/15 • Land Only • Trafalgar Rome to Venice including Assisi, Pisa, Florence & Bologna
A savings of $100 per couple!
“A feast for the senses” is how many of our Maritime Travel counsellors describe Europe – and they should know because they’re constantly on the move, searching out best-kept secrets in every corner of the continent.
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Ask us about European Getaways! Chelsea Weed
Sunripe Plaza 1130 Lakeshore Road Sarnia, ON (226) 778-4468 cweed@maritimetravel.ca
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Candice Blake
@ Hudson’s Bay Pickering Town Centre Pickering, ON (905) 837-9155 cblake@maritimetravel.ca
Manisha Badiani
Dorval Crossing West Oakville, ON (905) 849-0333 mbadiani@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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EUROPE FOR EVERYONE
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9 days • 7 nights 7 meals • 4 excursions May 25, Jun 1, 8 • + $566 txs/fees
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EUROPE EARLY BOOKING BONUS!
BAY 15,000* HUDSON’S REWARDS POINTS Book by March 31
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Transat Holidays Promotions: 1Europe Promotions are applicable to new individual packages and coach tour bookings for a minimum 6-night stay, for travel between April 1, 2015 and April 30, 2016. This promotion does not apply to groups, flights, cruises, à la carte accommodation and Transat Discoveries coach tours. 2Coach Tour Promotion: Savings are $150 per person ($300 per couple) with the purchase of an escorted coach tour (9 days/ 7 nights or more) at regular price. Applicable to guaranteed departure coach tours with the required minimum number of participants for travel between April 15 and November 1, 2015. If a guaranteed departure coach tour has to be cancelled, Transat Holidays will offer to each customer a $50 rebate on another Transat Holidays product. This promotion may be combined with the Early Booking Promotion if the purchase of the coach tour is made by March 31, 2015. †Best Price Guarantee: Should we lower the price of your Transat Holidays package or coach tour after you’ve booked, we’ll refund you the difference in CASH. Up to $200 per adult and $100 per child. Offers may be revised or withdrawn at any time without notice. Flights are from Toronto via Air Transat. Packages include flight, accommodation, transfers and more. Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy in lead room category, Option 1, unless otherwise stated. Space and prices are subject to availability at time of booking and subject to change without prior notice. Prices are valid at advertisement deadline. 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 full descriptions and terms and conditions, refer to the Transat Holidays Europe 2015-2016 brochure or transatholidays.com. Transat Holidays 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. *MaritimeTravel Europe Early Booking Bonus: Book by March 31, 2015, for travel from April 1 to October 31, 2015 and receive 15,000 Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points per couple (7,500 Hudson’s Bay Rewards Points per person) on all Transat Holidays 7 days (or longer) Europe Packages, Europe Cruise Packages, Europe Cruise only and Europe Coach Tours over $1000 per person before taxes. Valid on new individual bookings only. Not applicable on air only, groups, child rates and last minute bookings (21 days prior to departure).
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GETAWAY GUIDE • MARCH 21, 2015 • 8.375”W X 9”H
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From Paris to Prague Join us on a whirlwind tour of two of our favourite European cities
Vive Paris!
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Prague, Czech Republic
rom those faulous landmarks – the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, the Notre Dame Cathedral – to the chic boutiques, magnificent museums and fabulous bistros, the City of Light is the apex of archtectural beauty, artistic expression and culinary experiences. “I absolutely love Paris,” says May Yuan, Maritime Travel counsellor, Toronto Financial District. And she’s not alone. Lovers continue to flock here, particularly in the spring. Walking hand-in-hand down narrow, historic streets; visiting any one of countless outdoor cafes and bistros; taking in the local art at the famous Louvre gallery. If you go: Located in the 9th district of Paris, the Bestt Western Opera Premier (formerly he Jules Hotel) is surrounded by both charming bohemian streets and typically Parisian boulevards. Fabulous theatre, shopping, dining and entertainment are yours to discover when you step out the front door of this contemporary hotel.
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rague is in a word, captivating,” says Jennifer Pitts, Manager, Maritime Travel, Guildwood-Scarborough. “The cobblestone streets and fairytale architecture are simply stunning.” Prague is a city of contrasts – charmingly historic and ultra-modern; quaint shops rubbing elbows with Prada boutiques. You could spend a week here and still have things to discover. “Be sure not to miss some of the top attractions – gaze up at the enormous Prague Castle, take in the spectacular views at Charles Bridge, and leave your own graffiti mark at John Lennon Wall,” Jennifer says. Oh, and a best-kept secret? Love Lock Bridge, located near the John Lennon Wall. The bridge itself is small, but the area is very romantic.
Prague Getaway
Paris Getaway
Andel’s & Suites Prague 4
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4 days • July 1/15 • Land Only • Monograms Prague including sightseeing with local guide
Receive 1,083 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Receive 1,428 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Ask me about Paris!
Joan Harris-Turnbull
Frontenac Mall 1300 Bath Road Kingston, ON (613) 544-8898 jharris-turnbull@maritimetravel.ca
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3 nights • Oct. 9/15 • Land Only • Holiday Escapes Includes 1-day Hop On-Hop Off Bus, City Tour and 3-hour cruise
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May Yuan
Toronto Financial District 105 Adelaide Street West - Toronto (416) 361-9330 myuan@maritimetravel.ca
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Jennifer Pitts, Manager 117 Guildwood Parkway Guildwood-Scarborough, ON (416) 264-3211 jpitts@maritimetravel.ca
Now More Escorted Trips than Ever – Join Us!
W
e all have our passions... Food, wine, art, history, music, and more. At Maritime Travel, we design our own exclusive, group adventures with this in mind. Graciously escorted, intimate, and worry-free experiences provide an opportunity to embrace your passions in the
world’s most fascinating destinations. Imaginative itineraries, lots of free time, expert hosts, personal attention, and loads of extras combine to provide our most discerning guests with a trip of a lifetime. Indulge your passion on one of our small-group tours below.
Here’s just a glimpse of some of the stunning destinations and escorted adventures we currently have on offer:
SOPHIA LUCKETT Venice/Slovenia
· Best of Italy & Sicily · Classic Prague & Danube Delights- River Cruise · Elegant Ireland · Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong River · The Best of Portugal · The Flavours of Venice & Slovenia · Italy Art Experience · And MANY MORE!
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SAVE MORE Offers applicable on pre-packaged vacations made through a package search only. Not applicable to flight-only, hotel-only, cruises, groups or custom bookings. Applicable to items listed in the Best of Europe. New bookings only. Subject to availability at time of booking. Subject to change without notice. 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. ■ 1 Valid on all bookings made by March 31, 2015. Valid for travel completed by Oct. 31, 2015. 2 ZUCA Ultimate Carry-All must be booked and requested between Feb. 7 & March 31, 2015. Valid for travel from April 1 and completed by Oct. 31, 2015. Minimum 7-night stay with round-trip flights required. Minimum two adults per booking. One ZUCA Ultimate Carry-All per room. Approximate retail value: $375. Details at aircanadavacations.com. 3 Book between Feb. 7 & March 31 for travel from April 1 and completed by Oct. 31, 2015. Minimum 4-night stay with round-trip flights required. Bonus Aeroplan Miles are based on air-inclusive package value before taxes, fees and surcharges, minimum $500. ■ ®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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Gaelic Adventures in Scotland and Ireland E
Explore your Celtic connections in the carefree comfort of a guided vacation
xploring the back roads of Europe used to mean forgoing the creature comforts. Back in the day when backpacking through Europe, experiencing the best of places like Britain and Ireland meant making travel decisions on the fly,” says Nathalie Mageau, Maritime Travel counsellor, Ottawa-Rideau. “It meant staying in less-than-great accommodations and spending more time finding your way around than finding a destination’s hidden gems. Hassles were the price you would pay to uncover a destination’s unique charms.”
and what best to see.
Not any more. Today’s coach tours are offering a new generation of intrepid discoverers the chance to explore their most treasured bucket list destinations, without getting lost, worrying about where best to stay, where best to dine,
We Recommend: Walk in the footsteps
“My clients just love Scotland and Ireland. These Celtic countries are the perfect destination for a guided vacation,” says Nathalie. “I think that’s because all the wonderful experiences are best shared among friends – whether it’s a whiskey-tasting, a visit to an ancient castle, or learning about your Irish or Scottish ancestors and tracing your family tree. And there’s always something to smile and laugh about.” of Celtic culture and get up close and personal with the majestic scenery of two remarkable lands on Collette Tours 12-day guided vacation of Scotland and Ireland.
Exploring Scotland & Ireland Fr
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288900
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12 days • Oct. 8/15 • Land Only • Collette Edinburgh to Dublin including Inverness, Glasgow, Belfast & Derry
A savings of $100 per couple!
Ask us about Gaelic Adventures in Scotland and Ireland! Nathalie Mageau, Manager @ Hudson’s Bay - Rideau Centre Ottawa, ON (613) 241-4347 nmageau@maritimetravel.ca
Tracy Bertrand, Manager 222 Bell Boulevard Belleville, ON (613) 902-0172 tbertrand@maritimetravel.ca
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Paul Ross
Clocktower Plaza Kingston, ON (613) 389-8170 pross@maritimetravel.ca
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.
SandalS EmErald Bay Golf, TEnniS and Spa rESorT Deep within the idyllic waters of the Exumas, Sandals Emerald Bay brings unprecedented luxury to the easy-going rhythms of the Bahamian Out Islands. Surrounded by brilliant turquoise waters and unmatched natural scenic beauty, the resort is set along a pristine, mile-long beach. Enjoy an exotic enclave of elegant villas and suites, designed to make guests feel as though they are the only ones there. Add in a round of golf on the championship Greg Norman-designed golf course and gourmet dining at seven exceptional restaurants... and you’ll discover why Sandals Emerald Bay is an exotic escape within easy reach.
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Air Canada offers the most daily flights to exciting European destinations such as London, Paris and Copenhagen. And with the addition of summer seasonal destinations with Air Canada rouge such as Athens, Barcelona and Venice, we are your best choice to Europe.