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YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE MARCH 17, 2018
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Waterways with Wow Worldwide River Cruise
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Itineraries offer new perspectives on a classic journey
o close you can almost touch it.” That’s a comment we often hear from clients who have rivercruised, except they’re talking about the view from aboard their floating, luxury boutique hotel as it meanders along ancient waterways. Once on dry land, it’s easy to actually touch the pyramids of Egypt after cruising up the mighty Nile. You can actually hear the lilting songs of gondoliers as they pole past you on Venice’s storied canals. Or you can hear the magical music of Eastern Europe’s great composers as you waltz your way along the Danube. “In my opinion, river cruising is one of the best ways to see the world, Tina Carastathis, Manager Maritime Travel, Thunder Bay. “River cruising means going directly to the heart of every
destination and docking in the middle of these post-card-perfect towns and cities.” It also doesn’t hurt to have wonderful chefs preparing each meal from fresh local produce and often featuring the best of the local dishes. Whether you cruise the Danube, the Rhine, or even Africa and Asia, so many early civilizations and cultures thrived alongside these major rivers. And the beauty is you don’t need to go far from the ship to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds. “The tours and excursions tend to be a bit more intimate on a river cruise,” Tina says. “With less than 200 passengers on board, things are never busy or crowded.” Here are just three of our favourite worldwide itineraries.
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RIVER CRUISE ITINERARY: 16-DAY CHARMS OF THE MEKONG WITH AMAWATERWAYS Recommended for you by Tina Carastathis, Manager 301 Bay St. Thunder Bay, ON 807-623-8353 tcarastathis@maritimetravel.ca
Charms of the Mekong AmaDara
$
6074
pp + $202 taxes/fees included Cat. B • Aug. 4-19/18 • 16 days • Cruise & Land Only AMAWaterways Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi including Cai Be, Sa Dec, Tan Chau, Phnom Penh, Koh Chen, Kampong Tralach-Oudong, Kampong Chhnang, Tonlé Sap, Prek Kdam, Siem Reap Angkor Wat & Halong Bay
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BONUS: Hosted • Welcome Reception • $100 US Shipboard credit • Historic Highlights & Khmer House Lunch – Phnom Penh
Receive 11,744 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Cruise along the mighty Mekong through Vietnam and Cambodia and visit rural villages, historic pagodas, and local markets and get a glimpse into another era where people still honour the timeless traditions passed down through the centuries from their ancestors.
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RIVER CRUISE ITINERARY: DANUBE DREAMS FOR BEER ENTHUSIASTS WITH AVALON WATERWAYS
Recommended for you by Anne Routhier, Manager Cataraqui Centre 945 Gardiners Road Kingston, ON 613-389-8170 arouthier@maritimetravel.ca
Trudy Bradley
39 Whitewood Ave. New Liskeard, ON 705-647-7329 tbradley@maritimetravel.ca
Rhine Getaway Viking Longship Alruna
Danube Dreams for Beer Enthusiasts Expression
pp, Taxes/Fees included Cat. F • July 21-28/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Viking River Cruises Amsterdam to Basel including Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Speyer, Strasbourg & Breisach
pp, Taxes/Fees $224 pp included Cat. D • Nov. 2-11/18 • 10 days • Cruise & Land Avalon Waterways Budapest to Prague including Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Melk, Linz, Passau & Regensburg
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3999
BONUS: Receive a US$350 Shipboard credit per stateroom & a Complimentary Bottle of Wine
Receive 7,998 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
From Amsterdam and Cologne to Basel, this 8-day journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture along the Middle Rhine, home to turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and jaw-dropping scenery.
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Luang Prabang, Mekong River
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$
3877
A Savings of $100 per couple!
Receive 7,306 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Meander along the tranquil Danube River on a 10-day journey into the heart of Central Europe, accompanied by a local beer expert. The splendid capitals and charming towns of Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany are yours to discover, along with lots of beer-focused tastings and experiences.
Inset photos courtesy of Viking River Cruises, Avalon Waterways
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RIVER CRUISE ITINERARY: 8-DAY RHINE GETAWAY WITH VIKING RIVER CRUISES
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Europe Your Way!
Explore the bold new world of guided vacations on a value-added getaway "With hand-picked itineraries, VIP access to major attractions and absolutely no lineups, you can get on with the task of enjoying that dream vacation without any of the hassles sometimes associated with other forms of travel.”
Recommended for you by Julia Davidson 19 Market Square,Napanee, ON 613-354-5416 • jdavidson@maritimetravel.ca
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reak bread in a family-owned vineyard overlooking the rolling Chianti Hills… Marvel at the Eiffel tower lit up at night, or forage for wildflowers and free-growing herbs on Ireland’s untamed Atlantic shores. Yes, this can all be part of a coach tour getaway to the Old World. “Escorted vacations are a wonderful alternative to a self-drive holiday— especially if time is precious,” says Julia Davidson, Maritime Travel counsellor,
Napanee. For Old World newbies, an escorted motorcoach tour can offer a terrific introduction to Europe’s charms, according to Julia. “But before you jump to conclusions, the days of seniors-only group tours are long gone,” she says. “Today’s tours are specifically tailored to different ages and lifestyles, with plenty of time for exploring and enjoying personal experiences built into the itinerary.”
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Guided getaways can be customized to be as on-the-go or leisurely as you please, with lots of personal time for exploring on your own or experiencing those insider moments. The options are as vast as the world itself. Here are just two of our top picks for Europe—one value-added and one with extra economies built in.
DAY 7 • IRISH EXPERIENCE Barrta Seafood Restaurant, Lahinch
IT’S TIME
To forage for seafood with the locals for your home-cooked Irish lunch
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For more information, contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor today! *Save 5% early payment discounts on the land-portion of selected Trafalgar trips when paid in full by April 26, 2018. **Save an additional $50 off when booked by March 31, 2018. Discounts may be combinable with other brochure discounts where applicable. Valid only on new bookings. Other conditions may apply. Subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not valid on Costsaver, custom groups or any other offers.
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TOUR #2: GLIMPSE OF EUROPE (8 DAYS, 4 CITIES)
Style: Discovery From the White Cliffs of Dover to the lush Burgundy vineyards of France, delve into the spellbinding landscapes of Europe—its rich heritage and distinctive flavours are yours to share with new friends. Explore Amsterdam from its labyrinthine canals, soak up Lucerne's fresh Alpine air, and say bienvenue to the sophistication and splendor of Paris.
Style: Costsaver Enjoy the mesmerizing landscapes, rich heritage and flavours of Europe, travelling from London to Amsterdam, through the lush green Belgian and Dutch countryside to the beautiful Rhine Valley, shores of Lake Lucerne and Paris, the City of Light.
European Highlights
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June 16-24/18 • 8 nights • Land Only • Trafalgar London to Paris including Amsterdam, Boppard, St. Goar, Heidelberg, Schaffhausen & Lucerne
Glimpse of Europe
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1500
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Oct. 7-14/18 • 7 nights • Land Only • Trafalgar London to Paris including Amsterdam, Cologne, Boppard, St. Goar, Heidelberg, Schaffhausen & Lucerne
A Savings of $100 per couple!
Receive 3,000 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
A Savings of $100 per couple!
Receive 6,000 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
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TOUR #1: EUROPEAN HIGHLIGHTS (9 DAYS, 11 CITIES)
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Beach on a Budget
These value-priced getaways will cure your winter blues
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our spouse wants to perfect his golf swing, your kids want to body surf in the ocean, and you just want to relax and unwind over a gourmet meal in a seaside à la carte. All for one upfront price that won’t put you in the poorhouse. Mission impossible? “Not necessarily,” says Sheila Little, Maritime Travel counsellor, Belleville ON. “It’s true that all-inclusive resorts can be expensive, especially when your winter getaway involves an exclusive five-star hideaway on a pricey Caribbean island. But there are lots of other options with price points to suit your budget. And that’s where your Maritime Travel counsellor can really add value.”
As Sheila points out, booking the lowest price may not be your best option, but if you’re on a budget you can work with your travel counsellor to find the right resort for the right price. “Everyone wants the best possible vacation for the best possible value and that’s where we can help. My colleagues and I are constantly on the go, personally inspecting and rating resorts in the Caribbean and beyond. And because we’ve seen the properties first-hand, we know which ones are working and can recommend a property that fits your budget and interests.”
Here are just two of our recommendations for a budgetfriendly getaway, each hand-picked and recommended by our friendly Maritime Travel counsellors.
Receive up to $1300 resort credit with a minimum three-night stay at Meliá Braco Village in Jamaica. Nestled on a secluded stretch of white sand beach on Jamaica’s north coast, Meliá Braco Village is a picturesque all-inclusive and upscale resort. Guests will encounter exquisite gardens, unique colonial-style architecture, and 226 spacious accommodations. Facing one of the most stunning beaches in the Caribbean, the resort features six restaurants and five bars, two pools, a wellness and fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, Kids & Co. Club, a duty free gift shop, wedding chapel and beachside and garden wedding gazebos.
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Book by: April 23, 2018 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: December 24, 2017 - April 30, 2018 Participating Hotel: Meliá Braco Village, Montego Bay - All inclusive ««««+ 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. Resort credit will be distributed to guests upon arrival at the time of check-in. A minimum 3-night stay is required. Airport transfers to/from the hotel are included. Coupons can be applied to special features such as signature wines, special meals, motorized watersports, golf, beauty salon and spa treatments, gift shop and duty free store purchases, and excursions. The resort credit is per room, per stay. The coupon only covers part of the total amount of service. Prices according to the current public price list available at the hotel. Blackout dates may apply. Blackout dates subject to change. Offer is not cumulative. This offer may be combined with any other offer. Offer is applicable to all room categories. Coupons have no cash value and will expire upon check-out. 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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BUDGET-FRIENDLY GETAWAY: IBEROSTAR COSTA DORADA, PUERTO PLATA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC “A compact, walkable resort, the Iberostar Costa Dorada is very well maintained with beautiful landscaping and clean pool and beach areas.” Recommended for you by
Sheila Little
Reid’s Dairy Plaza, 222 Bell Blvd. Belleville, ON 613-902-0172 slittle@maritimetravel.ca Iberostar Costa Dorada
BUDGET-FRIENDLY GETAWAY: IBEROSTAR DAIQUIRI, CAYO COCO, CUBA “Definitely a good choice for travellers on a budget who are looking for a nice beach getaway with friendly service, decent eats and clean, comfortable accommodations.” Recommended for you by Tammy Morgan, Manager Whites Road Shopping Centre Pickering, ON 905-837-9155 tmorgan@maritimetravel.ca
FLORIDA VACATION HOMES CLOSEST TO DISNEY! Recommended Getaway: Windsor Hills Holiday Home with Private Pool Recommended for you by Jennifer Jackson, Manager @ Hudson’s Bay Polo Park Shopping Ctr. Winnipeg, MB 204-982-2999 jjackson@maritimetravel.ca
Iberostar Daiquiri
Windsor Hills
Iberostar Costa Dorada 4½ ★
$ Fr
1195
pp $470 taxes included Direct from Toronto • Apr. 30-May 7/18 • Sunwing Receive 1,450 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Offering comprehensive family friendly activities, this resort enjoys a great location on a lovely stretch of beach. A client-favourite.
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Iberostar Daiquiri 4 ★
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1175
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This friendly, welcoming resort is spread along some of the finest stretches of Cayo Coco’s famous beaches. A client-favourite, especially for families!
Windsor Hills 4-Bedroom Holiday Home 5 ★
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$
27234
per home/night
($31.33 taxes & $11.58 Damage Insurance Waiver included per night) Apr. 22-29/18 • 7 nights • Pool Heat + $366.59 per week Holiday Escapes Receive 1,606 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!
Just five minutes from the magic of Disney, this beautiful five-star gated community boasts its own water park and club house. Features include a fitness centre, games room, movie theatre and more. Drive to Disney or take advantage of the Windsor Hills theme-park shuttle.
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