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OCTOBER 31, 2015 | YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE

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THE BEACH BUCKET LIST Where all-inclusive value meets unspoiled sand and sea

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ilky white sands … apple-jade water… lush green vegetation … tropical tranquility… the beaches on our bucket list share all of these attributes. And they’re

just a short plane ride away.

Here are just a few of our recommendations for some of the most amazing beaches in the world, perfectly

BAVARO BEACH, PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

SEVEN MILE BEACH, NEGRIL, JAMAICA

Why You Should Go: One of the six outstanding beaches that comprise the sandy paradise that is Punta Cana, Bavaro Beach delivers a delicious slice of coastal heaven and clear, turquoise water that changes hues as it approaches the shoreline. Fabulous snorkelling, consistently warm temperatures and a charming lack of rainfall seal the deal for visitors to Punta Cana’s top attraction. It’s the ideal destination for families, couples, golfers and anyone for whom the beach is the most important consideration.

Where You Should Stay: Located on the soft white sands of Bavaro Beach the Barceló Bavaro Palace Deluxe has tons of activities for all ages, including a private-island waterpark, a teen disco and an 18-hole PB Dye-designed championship golf course. Its suites make it ideal for families with children.

matched with delightful all-inclusive resorts designed for both romance and fun. For just the right place for you, contact your Maritime Travel counsellor. Then bring on the bliss.

Why You Should Go: The legendary Seven Mile Beach beckons even the most discriminating of beach lovers.

Those who have been lucky enough to view that sun-drenched swath of white sand and turquoise water will tell you it’s not something you soon forget.

See for yourself why this particular stretch of strand consistently tops the polls.

Where You Should Stay: A wonderfully large resort which spills over sunny, tropical beachfront acres, Riu Negril offers something for everyone.

RIU Negril 5★

Fr

$

1545

pp + $465 taxes

Direct from Halifax • Jan. 25-Feb. 1/16 • Signature Vacations

Barceló Bavaro Palace Deluxe 5★

Fr

$

1755

pp + $462 taxes

Direct from Saint John • Apr. 3-10/16 • Signature Vacations

ASK US ABOUT YOUR NEXT CARIBBEAN GETAWAY! Lydia Parris

Mayflower Mall Sydney, NS 902.564.0600 lparris@maritimetravel.ca

Charity Lawson

Brunswick Square Saint John, NB 506.632.1880 clawson@maritimetravel.ca

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Claudia Steinmann

110 Newcastle Blvd.

Miramichi, NB 506.622.1100 csteinmann@maritimetravel.ca

TULUM BEACH, RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO

CAYO SANTA MARIA, CUBA

Why You Should Go: Sink your toes into the soft white sands of Tulum Beach – likely the only place in the world where you can wonder at the mystery of ancient Mayan ruins while enjoying a dip in the crystalline blue waters of the Mexican Caribbean. Tulum Beach hosts the only archeological site along the Riviera Maya, an ancient city dating back to AD 250.

Why You Should Go: Just 16 kilometers long and two kilometers wide, Cayo Santa Maria is a tiny tropical enclave off the north coast of Cuba. The superb white-sand beach – all 13 walkable kilometers of it – is the main attraction on this island-paradise.

Where You Should Stay: Located just five minutes from Tulum, Dreams Tulum is a luxurious haciendastyle resort with loads of unique amenities for couples, families and friends.

Where You Should Stay: Boasting one of the most exotic locations in the Caribbean on a wide, sandy beach in the protected island-reserve of Santa Maria, the Meliá Cayo Santa Maria is an ideal retreat for couples and families seeking sunfilled fun and adventure.

Dreams Tulum 5★

Meliá Cayo Santa Maria 4½★ ★

Fr

$

2075

pp + $417 taxes

Direct from Saint John • Feb. 21-28/16 • Sunwing Vacations

Fr

$

1170

ASK ME ABOUT THE CARIBBEAN!

pp + $353.80 taxes

Heather MacKinnon

County Fair Mall Summerside, PE 902.436.5213 hmackinnon@maritimetravel.ca

Direct from Halifax • Apr. 14-21/16 • Air Canada Vacations

A Savings of $100 per couple!

It’s always a good time to go to Las Vegas!!

Come experience the city that never sleeps at the New Tropicana with these great value adds!

Bonus Amenities: • Buy one, get one free well cocktail, beer and wine in Biscayne from 5pm-7pm daily • Two complimentary bottles of water in-room per stay • 2-for-1 show tickets to Laugh Factory Las Vegas comedy club and The New Illusions • $20 off VIP or Preferred tickets to Raiding the Rock Vault show or $10 off General Admission • 20% off Glow Spa on selected treatments Book a WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel agent today.

Terms & Conditions: For booking by Nov 30 /15. For travel Nov 8/15 thru Mar 31/ 16. Deluxe Tower Room Category. Blackout Dates: Nov. 1-7 & Dec. 30-31, 2015, Jan. 6-8 & Feb. 13-14, 2016. 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. Package price will automatically reflect the Discount free night when searching for qualified vacations. A minimum 3-night stay is required. Offer based on double occupancy. Transfers to/from the hotel are not included. This offer may not be combined with any other offer. All offers are only valid once per stay. Management reserves all rights. Credit card for in-room incidentals deposit is required at the time of check-in. If you are unable to meet this requirement, please contact Room

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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CRUISE CONTROL Let’s go island-hopping in the Eastern Caribbean!

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or the sheer beauty of their pictureperfect beaches, the islands of the Eastern Caribbean and The Bahamas are unequalled. “I’m a huge fan of cruising and the Eastern Caribbean in particular,” says Jean Harrison, manager, Maritime Travel, Amherst, NS. “Let me tell you, nothing gets you

unwound faster than a week of island-hopping in the sun!”

As Jean points out, this area is great for first-time cruisers, offering an up-closeand-personal introduction to such islandretreats as St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Tortola and the islands of The Bahamas. “I love how

your cruise can be three, four, seven or more days long, making it ideal for people wanting a quick escape,” she says. “And with almost every cruise line visiting this region, there’s a wealth of choice when it comes to customizing your cruise experience.”

PICK YOUR SHIP! Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International

Cruise Line: Star Clippers

Cruise Line: Disney Cruise Line

Recommended For: More experienced

Recommended For: As a top choice for

Recommended For: One of the biggest

travellers looking for a new twist on cruising aboard a fully rigged sailing vessel.

names in cruising, the mammoth and innovative ships of this line appeal to families, couples and singles who want to do, see and experience more on their cruise vacation.

7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Freedom of the Seas

Fr

$

756

50 CDN pp

+ Taxes/Fees $132 pp

Cat. Q Interior • Jan. 24/16 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Royal Caribbean International • Roundtrip Port Canaveral including Cococay (Bahamas), St. Thomas & St. Maarten

7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Disney Magic

7-Night Treasure Islands Cruise Star Clipper

Fr

$

1285

families, Disney offers one of the most unique cruise experiences afloat.

USD pp + Taxes/Fees $225 pp

Cat.6 Interior • Mar. 19/16 • 7 nights • Cruise Only • Star Clippers Roundtrip St. Maarten including Anguilla, Virgin Gorda (BVI), Sir Francis Drake Channel, The Bright (Norman Island, BVI), Soper’s Hole (Tortolla), White Bay (BVI), Basseterre (St. Kitts), & Gustavia (St. Barts)

$ Fr $ Fr

1386 770

USD per adult + Taxes/Fees $88.11 pp USD per child + Taxes/Fees $88.11 pp

Rates are based on 2 adults & 1 child Cat.11B Interior • Apr. 17/16 • 7 nights • Cruise Only Disney Cruise Lines • Roundtrip Port Canaveral including Tortola (BVI), St. Thomas, St. John (USVI), and Castaway Cay (Bahamas)

ASK US ABOUT CRUISING! Jean Harrison, Manager

@ Sobeys - Amherst Centre Mall Amherst, NS 902.661.1220 jharrison@maritimetravel.ca

New Loca tion

Sheri Atkinson

Main Level - Confederation Court Mall, Charlottetown, PE 902.566.3332 satkinson@maritimetravel.ca

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Deanna Smith

Regent Mall Fredericton, NB 506.450.6055 dsmith@maritimetravel.ca

PORT PICK Spotlight on St.Thomas It’s all about beaches and shopping on the Eastern Caribbean island of St. Thomas, one of the world’s most-visited cruise ports.

Add to this the conveniences of being a part of the United States – speaking English and using the American dollar – and this tropical retreat becomes even more accessible and

appealing. Would-be fashionistas and dealdiggers get their fix in Charlotte Amalie’s hip duty-free shopping zone. Meanwhile, those not into the shopping scene can head out of town to admire the famed heart-shaped beach at Magens Bay or take a scenic tram ride to a mountaintop.

7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Celebrity Reflection

Fr

$

89034

CDN pp + Taxes/Fees $130 pp

Cat.12 Interior • Jan. 9/16 • 7 nights • Cruise Only • Celebrity Cruise Lines Roundtrip Miami including San Juan (Puerto Rico), Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas), and Phillipsburg (St. Maarten)

ASK ME ABOUT CRUISING! Jane Hunt

Clayton Park West Halifax, NS 902.457.9222 jhunt@maritimetravel.ca

SANDALS EMERALD BAY GOLF, TENNIS & 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.

$

from

2821

pp

+ $191.12 taxes From Halifax via Toronto • Jan. 21-28/16 • Air Canada Vacations

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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CUBA

Cayo Coco: Meliá Jardines del Rey 4★

A TRUE PLEASURE

Fr

The pleasure of giving you a unique experience, of feeling that you are in a different place and making sure that, for you, everything will be a pleasure.

$

995

per person + $389 taxes

Direct from Halifax • Mar. 30-Apr. 6/16 • Sunwing Vacations

Paradisus Varadero I Paradisus Princesa del Mar I Paradisus Río de Oro I Meliá Cohiba I Meliá Habana I Meliá Santiago de Cuba I Meliá Las Américas I Meliá Varadero I Meliá Las Antillas I Meliá Península Varadero I Meliá Marina Varadero I Meliá Buenavista I Meliá Cayo Santa María I Meliá Las Dunas I Meliá Cayo Coco I Meliá Jardines del Rey I Meliá Cayo Guillermo I Tryp Habana Libre I Tryp Cayo Coco I Sol Cayo Largo l Sol Pelícano I Sol Sirenas Coral l Sol Palmeras l Sol Cayo Santa María I Sol Cayo Coco I Sol Cayo Guillermo I Sol Río de Luna y Mares PARADISUS I MELIÁ I TRYP I SOL HOTELS MELIACUBA.COM

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, and is subject to availability at time of booking, Taxes are extra.

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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. Peru Splendors price doesn’t include intra-vacation flights; please inquire. †Savings of $1,390 per couple is based on the South American Odyssey vacation on January 26 – December 6, 2016 departure dates with regular land only price of $6,449 per person and the Maritime Travel $50 per person discount. *Book and deposit a 2016 Globus South or Central America 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).

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BLISSFUL BALI

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he word “paradise” is used a lot in Bali – and it’s easy to see why. “My favourite exotic destination that I wish was much closer has to be beautiful Bali. The people, the scenery, the beaches…

I can’t wait to go back,” says Audrey Burton, Maritime Travel counsellor, Tantallon, NS. Indeed, the famed Island of the Gods, as it is known, is a veritable paradise on earth.

With its world-class watersports – think surfing and diving – along with its picturesque landscapes, plethora of archeological and cultural attractions, uniquely spiritual culture, and broad range of accommodations, Bali appeals to a vast cross-section of travellers from college backpackers to the uber-rich.

“The highlight of my own trip was meeting the Balinese people,” says Audrey. “They were

beautiful, gracious and kind and they seemed genuinely pleased that we were there.”

Java & Bali Discovery

If You Go: Meditate, marvel and meander. From the beauty and mystery of Borobudur – a ninth-century Buddist temple in Magelang – to Tirta Empul the Balinese Fountain of youth, explore the spiritual heart of Bali and Java on a 12-night journey of discovery with Jade Tours. Highlights include a sunrise hike of Mount Bromo in Malang; quality beach time on Bali’s pristine shores; a visit to the famous artistic community of Batubulan Village, complete with batik demonstration; and a medley of traditional Balinese cultural experiences in the villages and temples of the Island of the Gods, as Bali is known’’

Land Only • Mar. 31/16 • 12 nights • land only • Jade Tours From Jakarta to Bali including Yogyakarta (Indonesia), Malang (East Java, Indonesia), Surabaya (East Java, Indonesia) and Denpasar (Bali)

Fr

$

3075

pp

ASK US ABOUT BALI! Audrey Burton

@ Sobeys 3650 Hammonds Plains Road Upper Tantallon, NS 902.826.1782 aburton@maritimetravel.ca

Margaret Fry

Sunnyside Mall Bedford, NS 902.835.2111 mfry@maritimetravel.ca

Sun packages 7 nights all inclusive

Cayo Santa Maria

Punta Cana

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IBEROSTAR Ensenachos 5★

Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa & Casino 4 1/2★

Mar 19, 26 • + $337 txs/fees Halifax Departures

Mar 11, 25 • + $430 txs/fees Moncton Departures

Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya

$

$

Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach Hotel & Spa Le Mirage 4 1/2★

Grand Bahia Principe Coba Royal Golden 5★

Mar 17, 24 • + $388 txs/fees Halifax Departures

Mar 15 • + $381 txs/fees Fredericton Departures

1299 1399

Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor for more information

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Halifax-Dartmouth, NS

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Sobeys

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Sobeys, Amherst Ctr. Mall

Annapolis Valley, NS

902-835-2111 902-864-4666 902-421-5000 902-468-8747 902-457-9222 902-435-0220 902-455-7856 902-429-7883 902-465-2125 902-455-7201 902-420-1554 902-826-1782 902-661-1220

Webster Street, Kentville County Fair Mall, New Minas Queen St., Bridgetown New Glasgow, NS

Highland Square Mall South Shore, NS

Bridgewater Mall

Southwest Shore, NS

Sobeys, Digby Yarmouth Church Point Truro, NS

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Charlotte Street, Sydney Mayflower Mall, Sydney Port Hawkesbury Ctr. North Sydney @ Atlantic Superstore Hay St., Glace Bay

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Saint John, NB

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Dieppe, NB

Champlain Place Moncton, NB

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Sackville, NB

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Superstore, Savoie Ave. Edmundston, NB

Atlantic Superstore St. Stephen, NB

Milltown Blvd.

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