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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 jam-packed days at the theme parks. “Let’s face it,” says Norma Frost, manager, Maritime Travel, New Glasgow, NS, “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,” Norma 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 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, bedding, towels, pots and pans, even a
ASK US ABOUT FLORIDA! Norma Frost, Manager Highland Square Mall New Glasgow, NS 902-752-2073 nfrost@maritimetravel.ca
Margo Cormier
Champlain Place Dieppe, NB 506-858-0045 macormier@maritimetravel.ca
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Tara Clancey
@ Atlantic Superstore Joe Howe Drive Halifax, NS 902-455-7201 tclancey@maritimetravel.ca
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. “Spreading the cost out among everyone makes it super-affordable, Norma 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
$
107046
per home, per week + $126.31 taxes
Land only • May. 9-16/16 • Holiday Escapes Includes mandatory Damage Waiver Fee
Sun packages Flight, transfers & all inclusive hotel
Punta Cana
Holguin
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Grand Bahia Principe Turquesa 4 1/2★
Hotel Playa Costa Verde 4★
7 nts | Mar 11, 25 | + $381 txs/fees Moncton Departures
7 nts | Mar 11 | + $337 txs/fees Halifax Departures
Riviera Maya
Cancun
$
$
Grand Bahia Principe Coba Royal Golden 5★
Great Parnassus Resort & Spa 4★
7 nts | Feb 28 | + $388 txs/fees Halifax Departures
7 nts | Mar 22 | + $381 txs/fees Fredericton Departures
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Maritime Travel Fall Early Booking Bonus: Book between Sep 1 to Nov 30, 2015, for travel from Nov 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016 and save $100 per couple ($50 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). Savings reflected in price. Flights are from Halifax, Moncton, Fredericton 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.
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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 Joan Cochrane, Truro, NS. “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 Joan. “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! Joan Cochrane
Truro Mall Truro, NS 902-893-7185 jcochrane@maritimetravel.ca
Kathy Richard
Eric Gaudet, Manager
1786 Route 1 Church Point, NS 902-769-3702 egaudet@maritimetravel.ca
4 Forest Hills Parkway Cole Harbour - Dartmouth, NS 902-435-0220 krichard@maritimetravel.ca
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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)
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 Carina Bennett, manager, Maritime Travel, Halifax Shopping Centre. “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 marvelling 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! Carina Bennett, Manager
Halifax Shopping Centre Halifax, NS 902-455-7856 cbennett@maritimetravel.ca
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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!
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
3260
pp
+ $291.42 taxes From Halifax via Toronto • Dec. 7-14/15 • Air Canada Vacations Book by Nov. 30th
A Savings of $100 per couple!
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 Julie Corbett, Maritime Travel counsellor, Sussex, NB. “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 infromation.
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
$
1585
Resort: Iberostar Costa Dorada 4½★ A great location from which to capture all those wonderful vistas.
pp + $457 taxes
Fr
$
819
pp +$436.67 taxes
Direct from Moncton • Apr. 30-May 7/16 • Sunwing Vacations
Direct from Halifax • Apr. 11-18/16 • Transat Holidays
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
$
166025
pp + $443.89 taxes
Direct from Halifax • Apr. 7-14/16 • Air Canada Vacations • Book by Nov.30/15
A Savings of $100 per couple!
Resort: Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus 4½★ A delightful tropical retreat designed for couples and families alike.
Fr
$
1415
pp + $462 taxes
Direct from Saint John • Apr. 3-10/16 • Signature Vacations
ASK US ABOUT THE DOMINICAN REPBULIC! Julie Corbett
138 Main Street - Gateway Mall Sussex, NB 506-433-3377 jcorbett@maritimetravel.ca
Tammy McKay
43 Webster Street Kentville, NS 902-679-2299 tmckay@maritimetravel.ca
Adrienne Strowbridge, Manager Bridgewater Mall Bridgewater, NS 902-543-2481 astrowbridge@maritimetravel.ca
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JOIN YOUR LOCAL MARITIME TRAVEL OFFICE AT THE FOLLOWING PRESENTATIONS!
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SUMMERSIDE, PE
SUSSEX, NB
Open House!
Insight Vacations Presentation!
We hope you can join us in our newly-renovated office. Same location… same great service.
FRI. NOV. 13 • 4PM – 7PM MARITIME TRAVEL • COUNTY FAIR MALL
For details, visit: www.maritimetravel.ca
Light Refreshments • Door Prizes
Join MaritimeTravel and InsightVacations at this informative presentation on guided tours offered by Insight, as well as an exclusive group tour of “Amazing Ireland” offered by MaritimeTravel - Sussex.
TUES. NOV. 24 @ 7:00 PM, ALL SEASON’S INN Please RSVP by Nov. 19 at 506-433-3377 Door Prizes • Light Refreshments Admission: $5.00 – proceeds to the Sussex Sharing Club
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