September 8th, 2018 | Central Canada

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YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

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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 ««««+

Plus, receive exclusive rates at the following Barceló Hotel Group properties in Mexico and the Caribbean when booking a WestJet Vacations package through Maritime Travel:

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Terms and Conditions: 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. Airport transfers to/ from the hotel are included. Offer is not cumulative. Blackout days may apply. Package price will automatically reflect the discount when searching for qualified vacations. Barceló Maya Grand Resort: Save up to $470 per room applies to the Superior room - All Inclusive room category for travel from November 1, 2018 to December 22, 2018. Savings based on a 7-night duration, based on double occupancy only. Savings applies to room type listed above only. Other savings in other room types may apply. Savings is per room, based on double occupancy.

Savings is based on land portion of package only. Savings may vary by travel window, room type and hotel. This offer may not be combined with any other offer. Quebec licensee. Ontario travel agents are covered by TICO. Mailing address: 6085 Midfield Road, Toronto ON L5P 1A2.

TICO registration number: 50018683.

TIE THE KNOT IN PARADISE $ 500 FLIGHT 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 Heather McDonald, Maritime Travel counsellor, Cataraqui Centre, ON. “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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CUBA—MELIA PENINSULA VARADERO “A top family resort with exceptional kids programming.

This is one of my favourites in Varadero because of the service, the layout and that gorgeous beach where you can walk for miles.”

Recommended for you by Heather McDonald, CTC Cataraqui Centre 945 Gardiners Road Kingston, ON 613-389-8170 hmcdonald@maritimetravel.ca Melia Peninsula Varadero

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC— IBEROSTAR COSTA DORADA, PUERTO PLATA “You just can’t go wrong with Iberostar Costa Dorada, a consistent client-favourite offering comprehensive family friendly activities in a lovely beachfront location with great swimming.”

Recommended for you by

Sheila Little

Reid’s Dairy Plaza 222 Bell Blvd.

Belleville, ON 613-902-0172 slittle@maritimetravel.ca Iberostar Costa Dorada

Melia Peninsula Varadero 4H

$

1169

pp (Includes $355.53 taxes) Direct from Ottawa • Jan. 19-26/19 • Transat Receive 1,626 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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The spacious family suites accommodate up to six guests.

Ask me for details!

Iberostar Costa Dorada 4½H

$

1339

pp (Includes $501.99 taxes) Direct from Toronto • Jan. 12-19/19 • Air Canada Vacations Receive 1,674 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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You’ll love the amazing on-site disco, Route 66, where the DJ booth is an actual MACK truck!

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Early Booking Bonus on NOW! Look inside for great deals!

Our Early Bookers get the Deals!

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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 Samantha Boucher, Maritime Travel counsellor, Winnipeg. “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: PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC—MAJESTIC ELEGANCE

DIRECT DESTINATION: HUATULCO, MEXICO—SECRETS HUATULCO

“Perfectly sized, meticulously clean and very lush— Majestic Elegance delivers a wonderful ambiance for that romantic adult getaway.”

“Secrets Huatulco is a lovely resort with good food and great service, along with programming that encourages you to be as active or relaxed as you wish.”

Recommended for you by

Recommended for you by

149 Scurfield Blvd.

Winnipeg, MB 204-943-6224 sboucher@maritimetravel.ca

Toronto Financial District 105 Adelaide Street West - Toronto 416-361-9330 lcormier@maritimetravel.ca

Samantha Boucher

Leo-Paul Cormier

Secrets Huatulco

Majestic Elegance

Majestic Elegance 5H

Secrets Huatulco 5H

pp, (Includes $448.01taxes) Direct from Winnipeg • Jan. 24-31/19 • Transat Receive 18,838 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

pp (Includes $409.81 taxes) Direct from Toronto • Feb. 22-Mar. 1/19 • Transat Receive 18,718 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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This luxury all-inclusive comes highly recommended for couples in search of a high-end retreat. Family services, including supervised kids activities, are available next door at the Majestic Colonial.

I recommend the Elegance Club upgrade for enhanced amenities including two huge oceanfront lounges for light meals, drinks, and private beach and pool areas with drinks service.

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Tucked away on the golden sands of Conejos Bay, this is a luxurious adultsonly retreat that’s made for couples, honeymooners, wedding parties and groups.

There’s lots to do in the local area including fishing, snorkelling, diving and golf—all to a very high standard.

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“This is a smaller, quiet resort located about 20 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta on its own pretty cove. The food and service are agreeable and there are room categories that can accommodate families of five or more.”

Your South getaway awaits

Recommended for you by

Tiffany White

39 Whitewood Ave. New Liskeard, ON 705-647-7329 twhite@maritimetravel.ca Barceló Puerto Vallarta

deposit Price Drop Plus And › A reduced › OurGuarantee › Option › more! of only $100 upgrade

Barceló Puerto Vallarta 4½H

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1915

pp (Includes $440 taxes) Direct from Ottawa • Jan. 4-11/19 • Sunwing Vacations Receive 2,950 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

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A pretty resort with Mexican flair, Barceló Puerto Vallarta is known for its beautiful grounds, privacy and laid-back ambiance.

Upgrade to Club Premium and enjoy room service, complimentary Wi-Fi, unlimited a la carte dinner reservations, exclusive access to the Club Premium lounge, and more.

South packages include Flights, transfers, 7 nights all inclusive resort

Punta Cana

Roatan

Be Live Collection Punta Cana 4★ Nov 3, 10 | taxes & fees included Ottawa departures

Henry Morgan Hotel & Beach Resort 3 1/2★ Dec 17 | taxes & fees included Toronto departure

Riviera Nayarit

Holguin

Royal Decameron Complex 4★ Dec 31 + $422 txs/fees Winnipeg departure

Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa 4 1/2★ Adults Only 18+ Nov 11, 18 | taxes & fees included Toronto departures

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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 Ottawa, Toronto and Winnipeg 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. Toronto and Ottawa prices include applicable taxes & fees. Winnipeg package taxes & 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 Ontario (Reg #50009486) with offi ces at 191 The West Mall, Suite 800, Etobicoke, ON M9C 5K8 and in British Columbia (Reg #2454) with offices at 2175 West 41st Ave Vancouver, BC, V6M 1Z6.

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DIRECT DESTINATION: PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO—BARCELÓ PUERTO VALLARTA

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Set Sail for Savings with Royal Caribbean and Maritime Travel!

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Buy one guest, get

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.

2nd guest 50% off

Booking Window - Aug. 30 – Oct. 2, 2018

Sailing Window – All sailings departing on and after Sept. 30, 2018

SPECIAL CRUISE DEAL: 7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN ABOARD OASIS OF THE SEAS “For anyone looking for world-class diving and snorkelling opportunities, a Western Caribbean cruise is the way to go! And for more relaxing pursuits, there are lots of Mayan archaeological sites to explore too.”

Recommended for you by

Marie-Eve Page

@ Hudson’s Bay - Fairview Mall Pointe Claire, QC 514-697-2225 mepage@voyagesmaritime.ca

PLUS

(25% savings for 3 & 4 guest)

Maritime Travel EXCLUSIVE perk– Specialty Dinner for Two

7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise Oasis of the Seas

$

1036

pp, (Includes $149 taxes) Cat. 4I • Balcony • Oct. 21/18 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International Roundtrip Port Canaveral including Labadee, Falmouth & Cozumel

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BOGO 50% OFF

Receive 1,774 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points per couple!

Age appropriate kids’ clubs and family cabins make Royal Caribbean perfect for families.

BONUS: Exclusive Perk – Specialty Dinner for Two

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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 Debbie Morgan, Manager 19 Market Square, Napanee, ON 613-354-5416 • dmorgan@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 Debbie Morgan, Manager, Maritime Travel, Napanee, ON. “I keep crossing it off my bucket list and then it moves right back to the top!”

Here are two of Debbie’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 Isles from Venice Norwegian Star

$ Fr

1209

94 pp, (Includes

$166.96 taxes) 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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