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Contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor TODAY! New bookings only made by April 30, 2018 for travel completed by December 31, 2018. Minimum 5-night stay required. Applicable to air-inclusive packages only. Reduced deposit offer is only available to bookings made via the call centre. Subject to availability at time of booking. Not applicable to group bookings. Further information available from a travel agent. 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. ■ ®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. 17372
SHOT ON BEST OF FRANCE • DAY 9
2018 IT’S TIME To skip the line and dance in front of the Eiffel Tower
SAVE 5% ON WORLDWIDE TRIPS* + $50 OFF PER PERSON** QUOTE PROMO CODE PPTMTW
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 Subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.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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Ireland, Spain and Greece—Discover an ageless world that is awesome for all ages
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harpen your pencils and get out your bucket lists—your favourite Maritime Travel counsellors are on the move again, uncovering new and ever-more exotic destinations for winter sun and adventure travel. Here are some of their latest discoveries— Ireland, Greece and Spain, three distinctly different destinations with worldwide appeal.
FOR YOUR WISH LIST: NORTHERN SPAIN WITH TRAFALGAR – 11 DAYS, 11 CITIES “I have just returned from an AMAZING vacation in Northern Spain with Trafalgar. From the beautiful city of Madrid to the beaches and upscale shopping of San Sebastian to the amazing ancient city of Salamanca, it was all fabulous.” Recommended for you by
Joanne Bent
County Fair Mall New Minas, NS 902-681-2410 jbent@maritimetravel.ca
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“My favourite place to go is the Greek Islands and to go island-hopping by cruise ship is my favourite way of experiencing Greece.” Recommended for you by
Terri ODonnell
McAllister Place Saint John, NB 506-633-7711 todonnell@maritimetravel.ca
7-Day Greek Isle Cruise from Venice Norwegian Star
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pp + Taxes/Fees $155.84 pp Cat. IX Interior • Sept. 2/18 • 7 days • Cruise Only Norwegian Cruise Line Roundtrip Venice including Montenegro, Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos & Dubrovnik
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While on shore in Mykonos, take a boat tour over to Delos Island to visit the birthplace of Apollo on this historic island.
Northern Spain
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FOR YOUR WISH LIST: GREEK ISLES CRUISE WITH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
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FOR YOUR WISH LIST: COMPLETE IRELAND WITH GOWAY TRAVEL “I just love Ireland. It’s the perfect destination for a guided vacation. I think that’s because all the wonderful experiences are best shared among friends whether it’s a whiskey-tasting, a visit to Blarney Castle, or learning about your Irish ancestors and tracing your family tree. And there’s always something to smile and laugh about.” Recommended for you by
Patricia Kelly
1273 Main Street, Suite 120 Moncton, NB 506-858-7118 pkelly@maritimetravel.ca
Complete Ireland
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May 16/18 • Land Only • 11 Days • Goway Travel Roundtrip Dublin including Belfast, Donegal, Carrowmore, Connemara, Galway, Killarney, Blarney & Kilkenny
Follow the cliffs of Burren, featuring some of Ireland’s earliest Christian settlements juxtaposed with ancient pagan ruins.
June 2-12/18 • 11 days • Land Only • Trafalgar Barcelona to Madrid including Pamplona, Santander, Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela A savings of $100 per couple!
Enjoy a local meal and private cider tasting with the Castañon family at their cider Mill near Oviedo with Trafalgar's Be My Guest Program.
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From our Worldwide Wish List…
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AWE-INSPIRING BEAUTY AROUND EVERY BEND.
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST HIGHLIGHTS VANCOUVER - KAMLOOPS - LAKE LOUISE - BANFF - CALGARY
SELECT DEPARTURES BETWEEN APRIL 14 - OCTOBER 10, 2018
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
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VANCOUVER 1
GOLDLEAF SERVICE • 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches • 6 nights hotel accommodation • Vancouver Lookout • Choice of activity in Vancouver • Yoho National Park Tour
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PANORAMIC HELICOPTER TOUR
A journey onboard Rocky Mountaineer is much more than just a train ride through the Canadian Rockies. It’s the key to unlocking a hidden world of shifting landscapes and unparalleled beauty. While nature’s wonders unfold beyond the sparkling glass-dome windows, you have the opportunity to truly unwind. The experience onboard the luxurious fleet features rich, historic storytelling, worldclass cuisine, and a first-hand look at lush green forests and turquoise glacier-fed lakes, all from the comfort of reclining plush seats.
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• Banff Gondola • Panoramic Helicopter Flightseeing • Calgary Tower • National Parks Pass • Rail station transfers and luggage handling
With over 65 vacation packages and four unique routes to choose from, the unforgettable all-daylight journeys offer romance and history, reminding you that travelling is as much about the journey as it is about the destination. Ask about Rocky Mountaineer’s current promotional offer for added value!
For more information, contact your Maritime Travel Counsellor. *Terms & Conditions: Price shown for First Passage to the West Highlights package is per person in CAD, GoldLeaf Service, for select start dates between May 30 and June 30, 2018 and between July 14 and September 26, 2018 from Vancouver, subject to availability. Accommodation is based on double occupancy and pricing does not include Canadian tax (GST) or flights. Additional conditions apply.
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Discover our ravishing Rockies on a bucket-list-worthy expedition “In a word—Wow! From the incredible scenery you’ll take in during daylight hours to the food and impeccable service—this is one for your bucket list.”
Recommended for you by Lisa MacIver
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Park Lane, Halifax, NS 902-429-7883 • lmaciver@maritimetravel.ca
rom cosmopolitan city centres to the magnificent heart of the Canadian Rockies, Rocky Mountaineer’s rail routes offer some of the most jawdropping scenery on the planet—all within our own Canadian backyard. Indeed, with eight international travel awards and counting, the Rocky Mountaineer experience stands tall within the unique world of train travel. “You can literally dine your way through a secret world of unparalleled beauty as the train slices through some of the most inaccessible terrain in the Canadian Rockies,” says Lisa MacIver, Maritime Travel counsellor, Park Lane, Halifax, NS. “It’s so much more than a train trip—it’s a transformational experience.” From see-everything Circle Journeys of 21 days or more to short-but-dazzling two-day detours, Rocky Mountaineer rail packages are all about unparalleled luxury combined with heart-stopping views.
Passengers choose between GoldLeaf and SilverLeaf service levels, both offering delectable regional cuisine and pampering, with GoldLeaf guests partaking of additional luxuries such as the bi-level glass-dome coach and exclusive outdoor viewing platform.
RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH CLASSIC – BY RAIL
2799 $ Fr 3899 Fr
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pp + taxes $139.95
SilverLeaf Service
pp + taxes $194.95
soon forget. This journey includes three days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, plus a night in Whistler, Quesnel and the quaint town of Jasper.
2-DAY VANCOUVER TO BANFF – BY RAIL
1499 $ Fr 2049 Fr
$
pp + taxes $74.95
SilverLeaf Service
pp + taxes $102.45
GoldLeaf Service April 16-17/18 • 1 night • Rail Only • Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver to Banff, including Kamloops
Take a sensational, two day, all daylight trip from Vancouver through Kamloops to Banff. Spend two full days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, then spend an extra night in Banff.
GoldLeaf Service April 27-May 1/18 • 4 nights • Rail Only • Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver to Jasper, including Whistler & Quesnel
Carve through extreme landscapes like BC’s coastal rainforest, the rugged Fraser Canyon, and the historic Cariboo gold rush region on a five-day, four-night wilderness expedition that you won’t
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WORLDWIDE SALE! SAVE
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For more information contact your local Maritime Travel Agency *Minimum purchase is $2000 per couple ($1000 per person), before tax. Valid on new retail bookings only made between 1/31/18-3/31/18 for travel between 1/1/17-4/30/18 on any Collette Europe or AUS/NZ tour. Space is on a first come first served basis. Offer is not valid on group or existing bookings or combinable with any other offer. Other restrictions may apply; call for detail. Travel Industry Council of Ontario Reg. # 3206405; B.C. Reg. #23337
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The Train Trip of a Lifetime
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READY TO HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE? Now all you need is us. When you travel with G Adventures you get to see this incredible planet in an entirely different way. You’ll connect with amazing people – within your small group of curious travellers, and around every corner in the fascinating places we visit. Travel the way you want (by boat, by bike, or in comfortable private vans, just to name a few ways) with our variety of Travel Styles and pick from some of the most incredible destinations on the globe. For a limited time, book a G Adventures Trip with Maritime Travel and save $100 per couple. Contact your Maritime Travel agent today.
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Last Call for Sun!
Hit the beach at one of our client-favourite Caribbean hideaways
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ast-minute shopping for that perfect winter escape? “If you’re ready to hit the beach at short notice, then you’ll find there are still some pretty good deals to be found on sun packages,” says Ashley Boudreau, Maritime Travel counsellor, New Glasgow, NS. “You can also tap into our Recommended Resorts program, which offers snapshots of our favourite resorts all over the Caribbean and beyond. As well as the inside scoop on our own top picks, our Recommended brochures highlight the resorts that are client-favourites, so you’re in good hands.” Here’s a sampling of a couple of tried-and-true Caribbean favourites our customers and counsellors suggest. Take a look—and hurry in to book!
DESTINATION: PARADISUS PRINCESA DEL MAR, VARADERO, CUBA “Quiet and serene with beautiful, lush gardens, concierge or butler service and 24-hour drinks, snacks and room service—this adults-only hotel was originally built as a Sandals and it shows. A true Maritime Travel client-favourite, this resort sees lots of repeats— myself included!” Recommended for you by
Ashley Boudreau
Highland Square Mall New Glasgow, NS 902-752-2073 aboudreau@maritimetravel.ca
Paradisus Princessa del Mar 5★
$
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pp + $380 taxes Direct Halifax • April 12-19/18 • Sunwing
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Home to Cuba’s only golf course, pretty Varadero boasts a 21-kilometrelong stretch of white-sand beach flanked by dozens of luxurious allinclusive resorts.
DESTINATION: HOTEL BE LIVE GRAND MARIEN, PUERTO PLATA, DR “This is a dependable resort that gets consistently good ratings from clients. It gets lots of repeat visitors who enjoy the smaller footprint of the hotel, its shady beach spots and lovely pool area.” Recommended for you by Jean Harrison, Manager @ Sobeys - Amherst Centre Mall Amherst, NS 902-661-1220 jharrison@maritimetravel.ca
Be Live Collection Marien 4½★
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pp + $470 taxes Direct Moncton • April 13-20/18 • Sunwing
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Lush, tropical vegetation and long stretches of golden sand framed by the majestic Isabel de Torres mountain set the scene for a thrilling vacation in Puerto Plata on the north coast of the Dominican Republic.
Check out our Recommended Resorts brochures!
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Receive up to $1500 in resort coupons with a minimum seven-night stay at select Paradisus Resorts in Mexico. Pristine beaches, spectacular natural surroundings and interesting things to do abound at Paradisus Resorts, offering inspiration, challenge, adventure and relaxation. • Receive $550 in resort coupons with a minimum four-night stay • Receive $1500 in resort coupons with a minimum seven-night stay. Book by: April 30, 2018 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: Now - December 22, 2018 All inclusive participating hotels
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Book your WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel agent today.
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. Resort coupons will be distributed to guests upon arrival at the time of check-in. Airport transfers to/from the hotel are included. A minimum 4-night stay is required. Coupons are issued per room per stay and may be applied to spa services, room upgrades, premium wines and other food and beverages. Promotion, prices and applicable services are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Offer is applicable to all room categories. Coupons have no cash value and will expire upon check-out. There is no cash reimbursement if unused. For any further details, please see hotel front desk.
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Maritime Travel is pleased to host a variety of travel presentations!
KENTVILLE, NS
AMAWaterways River Cruise Presentation! Join Maritime Travel and special guest Sandra Gardiner of AMAWaterways at this informative presentation and discover why river cruising is one of the fastest growing travel experiences. WED. MARCH 21 @ 6:30 PM PADDY’S PUB - CELTIC ROOM
RSVP by March 15 to one of the following Maritime Travel locations: Kentville: 902-679-2299 New Minas: 902-681-2410 Bridgetown: 902-665-4812 Digby: 902-245-4970 Door Prizes • Light Refreshments
For a full list of events, visit: maritimetravel.ca/calendar 117 locations NATIONWIDE including: NOVA SCOTIA
Bedford-Lower Sackville Sunnyside Mall Sobeys, Sackville Drive Halifax-Dartmouth Barrington Place Burnside Park Clayton Park Shopping Ctr. Cole Harbour Halifax Shopping Ctr. Park Lane Hudson’s Bay, MicMac Mall Atlantic Superstore, Joseph Howe Dr. Administration Cape Breton Charlotte Street, Sydney Mayflower Mall, Sydney Port Hawkesbury Ctr. North Sydney @ Atlantic Superstore Hay St., Glace Bay
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 902-539-4800 902-564-0600 902-625-3017 902-794-7251 902-849-7011
Amherst Sobeys, Amherst Ctr. Mall Annapolis Valley 341 Main St., Kentville County Fair Mall, New Minas Queen St., Bridgetown New Glasgow Highland Square Mall South Shore Bridgewater Mall Southwest Shore Sobeys, Digby Yarmouth Church Point Truro Truro Mall Tantallon Sobeys
Service en français.
902-661-1220 902-679-2299 902-681-2410 902-665-4812 902-752-2073 902-543-2481 902-245-4970 902-742-9666 902-769-3702 902-893-7185 902-826-1782
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Charlottetown Confederation Court Mall Summerside County Fair Mall
902-566-3332 902-436-5213
NEW BRUNSWICK
Fredericton Regent Mall Kings Place Moncton 1273 Main St. Saint John Brunswick Square McAllister Place Campbellton City Centre Mall Caraquet rue du Portage
506-450-6055 506-458-8969 506-858-7118 506-632-1880 506-633-7711 506-753-3886 506-727-7272
Dieppe Champlain Place Edmundston Atlantic Superstore Miramichi 2485 King George Hwy. Riverview Atlantic Superstore Sackville East Main Plaza St. Stephen Milltown Blvd. Sussex Gateway Mall Tracadie-Sheila 339-5 rue du Moulin Woodstock 389 Connell St.
506-858-0045 506-739-6601 506-622-1100 506-854-7870 506-536-3636 506-466-3800 506-433-3377 506-395-2969 506-325-9210
Toll-free: 1-800-593-3334 · www.maritimetravel.ca We happily accept Cash, Debit & Credit Cards!
TERMS & CONDITIONS All fares were valid at time of printing and are subject to availability at the time of booking. • Fares are per terms and conditions outlined in brochures of relevant tour operators. • Stopover hotel rates, where necessary, are not included. • All fares are per person based on double occupancy, taxes are extra, unless otherwise stated. Conditions apply. Offers can end at any time. Dates and prices were valid at time of printing. Offers are capacity controlled, and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Cruise prices are cruise only (port charges, taxes and airfare are extra) unless otherwise indicated.
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