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GOTTA GO … TO MEXICO! Say ‘hola’ to one of the most diverse sunspots in the world
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ith its contrasting coastlines, cultures and cuisines, it is difficult to call Mexico a single destination.
“You could visit Mexico for the next dozen years and never experience the same vacation twice.” - Lisa MacIver, Maritime Travel counsellor, Park, Lane, Halifax, NS.
“I think that’s why it’s my favourite sun destination. The quality of the resorts and the uniqueness of the different regions keep calling me back.” On the Caribbean coast, Cancun and Riviera Maya’s bone-white sands and turquoise water are legendary. On the
Pacific coast, Puerto Vallarta’s lush mountains cloaked in palm trees give way to vast, golden beaches, while the colonial charms and creature comforts of Los Cabos and Huatulco keep Canadians coming back year after year. But for visitors, no matter which coast you choose, you can count on a magical mix of ancient history and modern luxury. Most Atlantic Canadians prefer to take advantage of the non-stop direct flights to Cancun, on the east coast. Once there, you can choose to vacation in glamorous Cancun, with its breathtaking 21-kilometre stretch of sugar-sand beach lined with some of the most palatial resorts in the world – not to mention stunning shopping malls and pulse-pounding discos. Head south along the 100-mile-long
Rivera Maya coastline and things take on a decidedly more peaceful atmosphere. Whether you choose Cancun or the Rivera Maya, one thing not to be missed is the opportunity to discover the world of the Ancient Mayan civilization, which dates back thousands of years. There are plenty of excursions available to fascinating archeological sites in the area.
Up to $1500 in Resort Credit at select Paradisus Resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. Families hold a special place in the heart of Paradisus Resorts. Where every guest enjoys a luxury vacation complete with exquisite cuisine, lavish accommodations and utterly indulgent personalized service in the world’s most spectacular oceanfront locations. Receive up to $1500 in Resort Credit at select Paradisus Resorts in Punta Cana, Cancun or the Riviera Maya when you book a minimum 7-night vacation package by December 15, 2015, for travel until December 22, 2015.* Participating hotels: Paradisus Cancun HHHH+ Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda HHHHH Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla** HHHHH Paradisus Palma Real Resort HHHHH Paradisus Punta Cana Resort HHHHH Book a WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel agent today.
*Book by December 15, 2015 (11:59 p.m. MT) for travel until December 22, 2015. A minimum 7-night stay is required. Offer based on double occupancy. Transfers to/from the hotel are included. Offer is combinable with other promotions valid at the time of booking. Resort Credit can be used on property for goods, services and excursions. Certain restrictions and blackouts may apply. Resort Credit are per room per stay and are non-cumulative. Guests will receive Resort Credit at the time of check-in. Blackout dates may apply. Advance booking required. Offer limited and subject to availability. Offer subject to change and expire without notice. Not valid on group bookings. Other restrictions may apply. **Adults only. 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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Barceló Costa Cancun Resort & Spa 4★
$ Fr
1105
pp + $412.00 taxes
Direct from Moncton • Feb. 18-25/16 • Sunwing Vacations
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LeBlanc Spa Resort 5★
Fr
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Book by Oct. 30/15
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Barceló Maya Palace Deluxe 5★
Occidental Grand Xcaret 4★
$ Fr
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Fr
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ASK US ABOUT MEXICO! Lisa MacIver
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARITIME TRAVEL COUNSELLOR! Featured prices are per person, land/cruise or cruise only (cabin Cat. E), based on double occupancy, departure dates as indicated, and reflect the Avalon $830 per person discount and the Maritime Travel $50 per person discount offers. Flights and travel insurance are additional. * Book a select 2016 Avalon Waterways Europe vacation to save $830 per person on the cruise/land or cruise only price. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between September 15 and November 10, 2015 for travel at select times in 2016. Avalon and Royal Suites excluded. Offer is not combinable with any other offer, except the Maritime Travel $50 per person Fall Sale and the Journeys Club Repeat Traveller benefit, if applicable. 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). Offer applies to new 2016 bookings only, and will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. TICO #1893755 / 50015835
Minimum purchase required and amount may vary by tour operator. For bookings made Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2015, excluding Sunwing & Signature Vacations (Oct. 1-31). Not applicable to last-minute departures, air-only or group bookings. Merchandise available while supplies last and may not be exactly as shown. Offer can end at any time. Other restrictions may apply.
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ALL ABOARD FOR FAMILY FUN!
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owering rock walls and water parks at sea – family friendly programming aboard today’s cruise ships gives any land-based amusement park a run for its money.
“As each new ship is launched, it seems more and more attractions are showing up – everything from heart-pounding surf-riders and zip lines to fantastical playrooms.” - Heather Leedham, manager, Maritime Travel, Lower Sackville, NS.
ASK ME ABOUT FAMILY CRUISES! Heather Leedham, Manager @ Sobeys - Sackville Drive Lower Sackville, NS 902-864-4666 hleedham@maritimetravel.ca
“Today, some of the larger ships even have youth assistants on hand to entertain the kids after the family dinner or between different activities,” says Heather. As Heather points out, cruising really is a great vacation option for families – it’s just a question of matching up the ship to your needs. “I tell my clients that choosing the right ship is even more important than the itinerary,” says Heather. “It’s really a question of making sure the programming matches up with your kids’ ages and interests and that’s where we come in.”
14-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise Celebrity Eclipse
Fr
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1439
Not surprisingly, Disney Cruise Lines is king of the family cruise – after all, that’s what it was created for – but Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line are also popular choices, according to Heather.
Eastern Caribbean Cruise Freedom of the Seas
$ $
CDN per adult/child + $449.00 taxes
Cat.10 Interior • Feb. 7/16 • 14 nights • Cruise Only Celebrity Cruise Lines • Roundtrip Miami including Aruba, Curacao, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Kitts, & St. Maarten
BOGO Offer!
899 449
CDN per adult + Taxes/Fees C$132 pp Fr CDN per child Fr + Taxes/Fees C$132 pp Cat. Q Interior • Dec. 13/15 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International • Roundtrip Port Canaveral including Coco Cay (Bahamas) St. Thomas (US Virgin Is.) & Phillipsburg (St. Maarten)
SANDALS BARBADOS Sandals Barbados is an all-new retreat in the spirited St. Lawrence Gap area and offers couples undeniable luxury with inventive accommodations spanning three unique villages, world-class cuisine with international appeal, including a festive Indian restaurant – a Sandals’ first – and innovative bar and pool designs. Unwind to the relaxed calypso beat, enjoy the sun & surf and explore the luxury of your suite, an abode designed with your utmost comfort in mind and featuring everything from ocean views, Butler Elite service and zeroentry access to Barbados’ largest and longest lagoon pool, to private tranquility soaking tubs on most patios and terraces. Sandals Barbados….where exclusive is always inclusive.
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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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HELLO, HOLGUIN!
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Today, Holguin’s mountains, beaches and tropical forests remain virtually untouched – much of the region is a designated natural park – perfect environs for a glorious, pampered getaway.
alling it “the most beautiful land eyes have ever seen,” 15th-century explorer Christopher Columbus pretty much captured the essence of Holguin in eight short words. But Holguin’s beauty extends beyond its picturesque hills and exquisite beaches – this rugged retreat on Cuba’s northeast coast also tops the list for diving and ecotourism adventure travel.
If you go: Choose between two of our top recommended resorts in Holguin – the first an exclusive adults-only retreat and the second a family friendly hideaway.
Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa 5★
Playa Costa Verde 4★
$ Fr
1245
pp + $400.00 taxes
$ Fr
895
pp + $389.00 taxes
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SuperClubs Breezes Varadero 4★
IFA Bavaro Village Resort & Spa 4★
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Holiday Inn Resort Montego Bay 4★
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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 the Transat Holidays 2015-2016 Sun brochure or transatholidays.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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IT’S A WORRY-FREE PHILOSOPHY! Welcome to the no-hassle world of escorted vacations
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hen you think of packing up the kids to experience the jawdropping magic of Machu Picchu and other Peruvian pleasures, an escorted tour is probably not what first comes to mind. Or when you envision the perfect honeymoon discovering the gardens and landmarks of Paris, you may not think of doing so as part of a group getaway. Welcome to the new world of touring. “The days of group tours for seniorsonly are long gone,” says Claire MacPhee, manager, Maritime Travel, Mayflower Mall, Sydney, NS. “Don’t get me wrong, traditional European coach tours of Ireland and Italy are still wonderfully popular. But now there’s so much more.” Travellers of all ages – families with small children, singles, young and old – are heading out on worldwide trips to new locales and
experiencing hands-on, once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Why? Because they’re worryfree. “People’s time is precious. They want to arrive at their dream destination and get down to having the amazing experience they’ve dreamed of,” says Claire. “Not having to worry about where they’re staying, how much they’re paying, how they’re getting from point A to point B is a big bonus these days.” In the bid to make your vacation as seamless as possible, some escorted tours offer deeply customized experiences like personal limo service from your home to the airport or “insider” dining experiences in-destination. “The trend in escorted vacations is very much towards capturing the true essence of a destination, so that guests can experience
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it through the eyes of a local, rather than as a tourist,” says Claire. “Your vacation can include invitations into private homes, wineries, working farms and family-run restaurants in picturesque settings. It adds a lot of value to the experience.” Today’s touring means plenty of free time for exploring, personal experiences like cooking classes in a local’s home in Cape Town or a fishing lesson in Vietnam. The options are as vast as the world itself.
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Puerto Plata, D.R.
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Limited time offer applicable to new bookings only. Savings of 40% apply to the brochure rate for Riu Bachata in Puerto Plata, D.R. for departures Jan 19 & 26, 2015. All prices are per person based on double occupancy for 7 nights on all inclusive vacations (unless otherwise specified). Seats at the above prices are limited and capacity controlled. All transportation taxes and related fees must be pre-paid. Applicable local taxes payable in destination are extra (DR $30US). Flights are with Sunwing Airlines or Travel Service. In-flight service varies by flight time and destinaton. For full terms and conditions, refer to the Signature Vacations 2015/16 brochure. 15957 84th Avenue, Unit #305, Surrey, BC. BPCPA Reg# 396062 | 10172015
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HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF OUR PICKS: CONQUISTADORS SACRED VALLEYS AND INCA MYSTERIES WITH TRAFALGAR TOURS Recommended For: Families, friends and active travellers The history of the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and ‘City of Kings’, mixed with the thrill of white water rafting and sand buggy rides – there’s plenty of family fun on this trip to Peru.
A WEEK IN PARIS MONOGRAMS TOUR Recommended For: Honeymooners, couples and friends Delicious French cuisine, fascinating architecture, chic boutiques and some of the world’s most famous monuments, with a week in Paris, you’ll have time to truly experience Paris. This package includes sightseeing to the must-see sights, but also the ability to have the services of a Local Host, a true expert at your disposal. Ask for details!
Conquistadors Sacred Valleys & Inca Mysteries CDN pp
A Week in Paris
Pay by Nov. 19th May 21-28/16 • 7 nights • Land Only • Trafalgar Roundtrip Lima including Cusco, Machu Picchu, Maras, & Sacsayhuaman
Dec. 6-12/15 • 7 days • Land Only • Monograms Paris sightseeing highlights include Notre Dame Cathedral, The Louvre, the Latin Quarter, Les Invalides, the Opera, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, the Seine River, Champs-Elysees, & the Eiffel Tower
$ Fr
3196
A Savings of $100 per couple!
$ Fr
1347
IBERIAN TAPESTRY WITH GLOBUS Recommended For: History buffs, foodies and friends Experience the culinary and historical highlights of Spain and Portugal on this nineday getaway to southern Europe.
Iberian Tapestry CDN pp
$ Fr
2226
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Apr. 16-24/16 • 9 days • Land Only • Globus From Barcelona to Lisbon including Madrid (Spain), Toledo (Spain), Seville (Spain) & Setubal (Portugal)
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A Savings of $100 per couple!
ASK US ABOUT ESCORTED VACATIONS Claire MacPhee, Manager Mayflower Mall Sydney, NS 902-564-0600 cmacphee@maritimetravel.ca
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MON. Oct. 26 @ 6:30 PM
TUES. Oct. 27 • 6:30 PM
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