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Athlone Travel
A Lifetime of Extraordinary Adventure Awaits
104-2187 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria 250.598.5252 www.athlonetravel.com • BC Registration 3636
Enjoy Cunard’s legendary White Star Service as you experience your Timeless Adventure.
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Embark on a Voyage through the Epic Panama Canal or visit the lush Hawaiian Islands. 15 day Jan 30 2012
11 day Jan 19 2012
Panama Explorer Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles
partial Panama Canal Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale
14 day Dec 21 2011
14 day Feb 14 2012
Hawaiian Islands Los Angeles to Los Angeles
Hawaiian Adventures Los Angeles to Los Angeles
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AN AFFORDABLE LUXURY
SHIPBOARD CREDIT $200 PER STATEROOM*
PEARLS OF THE AEGEAN VENICE TO ATHENS | 10 DAYS AUG 8, 2012 onboard REGATTA
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$3,549 per guest*
WITH FREE AIRFARE*
ACCENT ON ITALY VENICE TO ROME | 10 DAYS
Call for details and itineraries.
AUG 13, 2012 onboard RIVIERA
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Discover what it means to escape completely with Princess
The essence of taste reaches far beyond the culinary creations of our Master Chef, Jacques Pépin. It’s in the hand-selected furnishings of our gourmet restaurants. It’s in our richly appointed staterooms and lounges. It’s how our staff warmly welcomes you to the comfort of our country club-casual ambiance. From the serenity of our Canyon Ranch SpaClub® to the allure of more than 300 global destinations, our style reflects your tastes. The essence of taste is
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$4,549 per guest*
WITH FREE AIRFARE*
IBERIAN ODYSSEY LISBON TO ROME | 10 DAYS SEP 14, 2012 onboard RIVIERA
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$4,549 per guest*
WITH FREE AIRFARE*
TEMPLES & PALACES ATHENS TO ISTANBUL | 10 DAYS OCT 22, 2012 onboard MARINA
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ALASKA • Explore America’s Last Frontier, wildlife, ice-age marvels, open pristine places. • Sail the Inside Passage with its placid waters and forested shores. • Round trip from Vancouver, 7 days on either the Island or the Diamond or the Sapphire Princess
May 16, May 19 or September 22 Book now – space is limited Call for Details Ships of Bermudan registry
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$3,849 per guest*
WITH FREE AIRFARE* BOOK BY OCTOBER 31, 2011 FOR
AN ADDITIONAL $100 SHIPBOARD CREDIT PER STATEROOM*
“Book and pay for your Uniworld River Cruise by Sep 30th 2011… and SAVE as much as $2,450 CDN per couple”
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A WORLD OF LUXURIOUS CHOICES
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• Intimate, ultra-luxury ships with only 132 to 540 international guests • Purpose-built expedition ship that sails the world from pole to pole year round • Sumptuous, all-suite accommodations — over 85% with private teak verandas • A private butler to attend to your every need and graciously anticipate every wish • Open-seating and exclusive specialty restaurants • Superb enrichment programmes that offer complete immersion into your destination • L’École des Chefs, the only Relais & Châteaux cooking school at sea • Bespoke adventures off the beaten path arranged by a Silversea Concierge
ENJOY ONBOARD SPENDING CREDIT OF UP TO $1,500 PLUS UP TO 60% SAVINGS AND ROUNDTRIP AIR & TRANSFERS INCLUDED ON MOST 2012 VOYAGES!
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2012 Early Booking Discount 2-FOR-1 cruise plus international air discounts Call Athlone Travel at (250)598-5252 for details on Viking’s latest 2012 offers. Note: 2-for-1 cruise and international air discounts are considered a single offer. International air does not have to be purchased to get cruise offer. Must request offer EBD at time of booking and pay in full by current expiration date; call for details. Valid on new bookings only as of 9/21/11, subject to availability and may not be combinable with any other offers except Past Guest Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit. Viking reserves the right to correct errors and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Additional terms and conditions apply. For Passenger Ticket Contract and offer restrictions, visit vikingrivercruises.com for complete details. CST#2052644-40
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M A G I C A L FA R E A S T J O U R N E Y S
Holland & Belgium featuring Floriade
ABOARD MV MINERVA FROM $240 PER DAY!
EAST OF JAVA | 22 DAYS
January 5, 2012
Singapore (overnight), Cirebon, Semarang, Padang Bay, Lembar Lombok, Komodo, Ujung Padang, Pare Pare, Sandakan, Bohol, Manila, Hong Kong (overnight)
Spend a full day at Floriade, a World Horticultural Exposition held every 10 years, on this Tauck river cruise: t 163 acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits t The Netherlands’ longest and highest cable car t Live cultural programs – music, dance & theatre t An international food & wine festival
KINGDOMS OF SOUTH EAST ASIA | 21 DAYS
January 26, 2012
Hong Kong (overnight), Halong Bay (overnight), Da Nang, Qui Nhon, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City (overnight), Sihanoukville, Bangkok (overnight), Ko Samui, Singapore (overnight) Inclusive of • Shore Excursions in each port • All gratuities onboard and ashore • Distinguished Guest Speaker Program Fares are cruise only, per person in U.S. dollars, based on double occupancy in Baltic Deck Category 12. All advertised fares are capacity controlled, subject to availability, and may be withdrawn or modified at any time, without notice. Fares include port charges, government fees and taxes, and service fees. Fares do not include a cruise fuel supplement of $6 per person, per day (up to a maximum of 38 days). Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy; we reserve the right to correct errors and to change any fares, fees, and surcharges at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Ship's registry: Bahamas. © Swan Hellenic 2011.
World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line
Your journey includes: t Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director t All private Tauck shore excursions – $756 Value! t A visit to the Rijksmuseum and a scenic canal cruise in Amsterdam t Overnight stay in Brussels at Conrad Brussels, centrally located in the heart of the city t A Tauck Exclusive: Interactive culinary experience at Château Neercanne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site t Visits to the Aaslmeer Flower Auction (schedule permitting), Floriade, Keukenhof Gardens and a scenic drive on the floral route t Walking tour and cheese weighing in Gouda t Guided tour of the porcelain factory in Delft t A poignant visit to the Netherlands American Cemetery t Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
Intimate Yachts that carry 208 – 450 guests 10 day Adriatic Gems and Venice On the Seabourn Spirit May 2012 22 day Borobadur, Bali and Orchid Isles On the Seabourn Legend Jan 2012
t 25 meals (9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners); wine with dinner on the riverboat; service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges
European River cruising Gift of Time: For Past Tauck Guests
28 day Grand Voyage Singapore to Hong Kong On the Seabourn Pride Feb 15 2012
Two FREE Hotel Nights before or after Tauck’s 2012 Exotics trips, European River Cruises or Small Ship Cruises; hotels and trips must booked and deposited by September 30, 2011 – call for details!
Call for details and itineraries.
A Lifetime of Extraordinary Adventure Awaits Nov 21 2011
April 27 2012
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Athlone Travel has been serving the community since 1986. We are independently owned and have recently joined Carlson Wagonlit Travel as an Associate. This is an exciting opportunity for us to deliver even better buying power and value added offers to our clients. There has never been a better time to travel! With the strong Canadian dollar and amazing prices, it pays to travel now. Our knowledgeable Team pride themselves on delivering a high level of customer service to our clients. Let us help you get where you are going – we turn your dreams into reality! Jane Purdie has become our ‘African Queen’ she will shortly be escorting her 6th trip to Kenya and Tanzania. Space is already selling out for her November 2012 departure. If you wish to travel to Africa contact Jane. Sheila Harvey and Vivian Billingham have a ‘Bucket List’ travel club that takes them to destinations all over the globe. Past adventures have included Egypt, India and Africa. In November 2012 they will be heading to South America, specifically Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru.
Join Vivian and Sheila on 6th October and discover ‘Vanishing Scotland’. Not in the guidebook and barely on the map! R.S.V.P. 250-598-5252 Loraine Curtis is offering a rare and inclusive opportunity with Tauck Tours. Once every ten years, the Netherlands hosts Floriade – a World Horticulture Exposition showcasing garden-inspired exhibits from around the globe. In 2012, a full day visit to Floriade's "theatre of nature" in Venlo is a highlight of our riverboat cruise through the inland waterways of Belgium and Holland. Loraine has a special group departure leaving Victoria on 5th April 2012. Dee Dalton invites you to join us for Afternoon Tea on 27th September to learn about Celebrity Expeditions. Enjoy your adventure from the comfort of specially designed small ships with certified naturalists and guides. Celebrity Xpedition is the highest rated ship in the Galapagos Islands. The vessel is consistently honored as the most eco-friendly ship in the Galapagos. R.S.V.P 250-598-5252 Wendy Newell is the newest member of our team and she has a focused Tauck Tours departure – The Best of Hawaii. The tour features flights from Victoria, accommodation at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Grand Hyatt Resort in Kauai, Hyatt Regency in Lahaina, and the Waioloa Beach Marriott Resort in Kona. Highlights include dinner at the historical Iolani Palace, informative lecture on the ecology of the islands of Kauai, gourmet cooking experience, 21 meals, and all taxes and fees. Michael Martin specializes in culinary tours and events. Europe, Asia, South America & Australia. Darryl Morris is passionate about Barbados and is a member of the Barbados Elite Club with over 18 visits to the island. He knows the best beaches, restaurants and places to stay! Roger Villiers invites you for Afternoon Tea on 5th October to discover the world of Holland America Cruises. Holland America Line has a long and proud history of delivering extraordinary vacation experiences, a tradition that began in the Netherlands more than 137 years ago. We have special added-value offers for show attendees. Learn about our sailings to Hawaii round trip from Vancouver in April and September 2012. R.S.V.P. 250-598-5252.
the most redeeming place you will ever go
Dave Spaven will be exploring the scenic and culturally distinctive lands that lie along the Mekong River, from Vietnam’s bustling cities to the tranquility of Cambodia. Dave will be hosting this amazing cruise tour with Viking River Cruises in September 2012.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel is the exclusive ‘retail’ earn and redeem partner for RBC Rewards®. RBC Reward members can earn 1, 2 or 3 bonus points from Athlone Travel in addition to the standard points RBC awards on daily purchases. We can redeem your points instantly in our office for any travel purchase. Check out our exclusive offers, upgrades and special addedvalue savings. Drop by to discuss plans for your next vacation!
Kara Pelton is our Disney expert. Clients booking to Disneyland with her will be in for a treat. Not only can she tell you about all of the wonderful hotels in the area, she has a wealth of information about the characters, events and parks. Kara always delights her ‘little’ clients with extra surprises! Wenda Kyle is excited about ‘April in Paris’. This Paris & the Heart of Normandy River Cruise includes an evening tour of Paris, shore excursions, wine and beer with lunch & dinner, and flights from Victoria. Yvonne Pelletier-Paul has organized a wonderful tour from the French Riviera to Tuscany. Explore Nice and then enjoy an Azamara Club Cruise to Rome. After a two night visit to Rome travel to Tuscany for a stay in a Villa with a cooking school experience. Depart 21 September 2012 David Ovenden likes to promote traditional style cruising. From the ‘Queens’ of Cunard, the iconic Ocean Liners that have been defining sophisticated ocean travel for more than 150 years, to Swan Hellenic who specialize in the art of discovery cruising. Each cruise itinerary is a unique, cultural travel experience. Elizabeth Smith will be taking a small group to England for London Fashion Week. The tour includes shopping at some of the cities wonderful shops, sightseeing, wine tasting, theatre tickets, fashion shows, accommodation and private transfers with flights from Victoria. 15 February 2012
Galapagos and Machu Picchu 16 Days • MAY 12 / OCT 20 / NOV 3
Travel, like our imagination, knows no boundaries. Contact us about the CWT Vacation Club, open to our valued customers. Exclusive offers, upgrades, added value, savings and more of everything you want. Earn and Redeem Rewards prints with CWT
$250.00 Early Booking Offer
Solo Travel with A&K More and more travellers are choosing to see the world on their own — and Abercrombie & Kent accommodates them with the best group escorted journeys to more than 100 inspiring places. Our journeys feature the destinations solo travellers most want to visit – such as India, Botswana, South Africa and Egypt – and we offer significant savings on select departures of our popular escorted programs.
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Small Group Tour means a more personal experience Highlights are: Homestay, Folklore Shows, Markets, Andes Mountain Train, Quito, 5 day Galapagos Cruise, Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cuzco.
travel on your own — but not alone — with A&K.
Many meals and extras included Call for prices and details.
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SEE THE REAL EUROPE: Insight Vacations also takes you off the beaten track. Kylemore Abbey, Ireland
Country Roads of Ireland - 13 Days
Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria - 13 Days
Country Roads of Southern Italy & Sicily - 14 Days
TO BOOK, PLEASE CONTACT: ATHLONE TRAVEL | 2187 Oak Bay Ave | Victoria, BC | Tel: 250-598-5252
Book your 2012 Summer Vacation with Athlone Travel today!