HO LIDAY • 2017
NOVA SCOTIA’S GUIDE TO ALL THINGS HOLIDAY
A FORAGED CHRISTMAS
Bring the sights of the season inside
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18 Winter warm-ups Recipes featuring local ingredients and adding some Canadian spirits
NOVA SCOTIA’S GUIDE TO ALL THINGS HOLIDAY Tidings is published by The SaltWire Network, Custom and Community Publishing Department Publisher: Sarah Dennis Vice President, Client Marketing: Jeff Nearing Manager, Custom Publishing: Lindsey Bunin Senior Designer: Peter Ross Customer Relations Specialist: Jennifer MacLean Advertising Sales: Shawn Patterson, South Shore/Yarmouth/Valley Scott MacQuarrie, Cape Breton Brian Lazzuri, Antigonish Paul Crewe, Halifax Danielle Johnson, Truro Contributors: Colleen Cosgrove, Cynthia McMurray, Heather Desveaux, Colleen Thompson, Mark DeWolf
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Liven up your holiday party with some friendly competition
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A foraged Christmas Bring the sights of the season inside
GIFT GUIDE 10 Seasonal splurges Go all out this year with some of Nova Scotia’s most quintessential luxury items
22 Foodie gift guide Alternative options fit for your favourite foodie
26 Curl up with a good book 10 truly Nova Scotian books to put under the tree
28 From the Maritimes, with love Locally-sourced gifts to send your homesick loved ones
FOOD & DRINK 18 Winter warm-ups Recipes featuring local ingredients and adding some Canadian spirits
20 Game for a new holiday? It doesn’t always have to be turkey on the Christmas dinner table
23 Toast of the season Serve up Champagne and sparkling wine cocktails tidingsns.ca •
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HOLIDAY PLANNING
Planning for the holidays 7 smart things to do in December
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ven though it might feel like there is still lots of time to get organized, Christmas festivities are fast approaching. If you start planning your Christmas now, the holidays will be much more enjoyable — you’ll be partying instead of panicking! With that in mind, it’s time to start making lists, cooking and cleaning. 1. Use a calendar Write down all the parties you already have scheduled. If you want to go on outings with family or friends, note them down as well, including a trip weekend road trip to the country, skiing, skating or sliding. 2. Send party invitations and write your Christmas cards Mail or email party invitations as early as possible in December. Print off a nice family photo and use that for your invitations and greeting cards. 3. Decorate the house Hang a few electric wreaths outside. Inside, decorate the Christmas tree, and arrange a few pine branches in a vase. Now you’re all set!
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4. Cook smart Plan your menu and draw up a detailed list of all the food you have to purchase. When you’re cooking, make extras that you can reheat and use to feed the family during busy times. 5. Buy the gifts Make a list of the Christmas gifts you have to buy and avoid leaving the shopping until Christmas Eve!
6. Get the family looking their best If you can, buy a few new items of clothing for all the family. There’s no good reason to celebrate Christmas in a faded old blouse. This is also the time to freshen up your haircut, get a manicure and pluck your eyebrows.
7. Clean strategically You don’t have to clean your home from top to bottom, but at least make sure that neglected areas are spick and span. Don’t hesitate to use a home cleaning service if the job seems overwhelming.
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ENTERTAINING
Have some fun with it Liven up your holiday party with some friendly competition
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hen it comes to entertaining the guests at your holiday party, there’s nothing wrong with sticking to the classics — Pictionary, charades and the like are fun and easy to play. However, if you want to try something new this year, here are some ideas to mix things up. Musical bingo Make bingo cards, but replace the word “bingo” with “piano” and write down the titles of Christmas carols instead of numbers. When a song that’s on your card gets drawn, you have to sing it (stick to one verse and one chorus, if you prefer) to be able to place a chip on that square in hopes of getting a “piano.” Is the song on more than one card? May the best performance win! Guess my resolution Have everyone anonymously write down one of their New Year’s resolutions, and then try to match each one with its author. Whoever has the most correct guesses is the winner. You can also play this game with famous quotes or expressions, as chosen by your guests.
Logos Print out a variety of corporate logos — making sure to mask any visible company names — and ask players to match each one with the business it represents. You can also play this game with slogans instead of logos. Fun for everyone Organize a three-legged race in the snow. Have a contest to build the world’s most beautiful snowman (with toilet paper) or tallest Christmas tree (with humans). Fill an oversized Christmas stocking with different items and take turns trying to guess the contents. Fun times guaranteed!
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HOLIDAY DECOR
A foraged Christmas Bringing the sights of the season inside By Colleen Thompson
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he idea behind foraging is to use what is native to your surroundings and create a connection between people and nature. There’s beauty in the scent of fir trees, the texture and shape of gnarled, mossy branches and the bright red pop of berries that Mother Nature does so much better than we ever could. It’s a great excuse to get outside, involve the kids or combine it with a dog walk. Let’s keep the festivities close to the earth this year – roll up your sleeves, channel your inner naturalist, and bring the bounty of the outdoors inside.
Fir sugar From fir to spruce trees, the needles of all of them are edible and when blitzed with sugar they become wildly versatile – rim glasses for holiday inspired cocktails, spice up your sugar cookie batter, combine it in frosting, create a simple syrup cordial or bottle it up in jars and give as gifts. Combine a quarter cup of washed Douglas fir needles with a quarter cup of sugar in a spice grinder. Transfer the bright green, aromatic sugar into a bowl and combine it with another cup of sugar and mix it well. Transfer the sugar to a jar, add a ribbon and voila, hostess gift!
Spice pot I have to credit a Nordic friend who introduced me to this this quick and easy way to freshen up your space. Back home in Norway, they would boil a large pot of water on an open fire and add conifer branches, like juniper and fir, chuck in handfuls of cones, and berries and toast the winter solstice, along with a spiked, spicy Glögg. Spice pots on a stovetop are mini versions of these bonfires. It is an all-natural, easy to make and create the most amazing fragrance for your home! All spice pots have the same base ingredients: a branch of juniper, a sprig of fir tree, orange peel, whole cinnamon, whole cloves, whole nutmeg. Combine with water and gently simmer away, releasing the festive scent throughout your home.
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Rose hips Perhaps my favourite piece of the wild to bring inside at this time of the year is rose hips. They are simple, elegant and striking all on their own in a vase. The large hips can be strung on wire and formed into small rings or heart shapes for hanging on the tree or left long and looped around candles.
Foraged wreath What better way to give thanks for the year and nature’s bounty, than to make a wreath out of things gathered? Evergreens remind us of nature during winter’s long dark days, just as they did for ancient cultures that cut bits of evergreen, holly and mistletoe and brought them indoors to shelter the spirits from winter’s chill. Making a foraged wreath need not be a complicated affair. You can use a ready-made wire base or make your own using stems that are long, slender and flexible, like birch and dogwood. If the stems have natural decorations like tiny cones, seeds, berries or catkins all much the better.
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HOLIDAY DECOR
O Christmas tree... Weighing the pros and cons of real and artificial trees
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othing can take the place of a Christmas tree when it comes time to decorate our homes for the holidays. The tree is the focal point of the Christmas décor and sets the tone for the style and colours of all the other festive decorations. The pleasure of decorating the tree is what counts the most, whether you choose to have a natural or an artificial one. Both types of trees have their pros and cons.
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THE ADVANTAGES OF A NATURAL TREE: • It fills the house with a wonderful aroma • It has a natural look (which is always more beautiful) • It doesn’t require storage space • It’s an ecological option — natural trees do not contribute to deforestation, as they are cultivated for this purpose. Gas and oil use are minimal in their production; they can be composted; and they are produced locally or regionally.
THE ADVANTAGES OF AN ARTIFICIAL TREE: • It is simple to set up • It doesn’t lose its needles • It doesn’t need to be watered • Wide variety of colours and styles to match any decor • If kept for more than ten years it could end up being less expensive than buying a natural tree every year
DECORATING TIPS: To avoid a “busy” effect when decorating your Christmas tree, choose a style or theme. Here are a few examples: monochrome decorations, antique look, modern style, food theme (figures made of gingerbread or pastry), or a wild touch (feathers, synthetic fur, reindeers). Once you’ve chosen your theme, take the time to find decorations that go well together and that will create the look you want.
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LOCAL GIFT GUIDE
10 truly Nova Scotian books perfect for gift-giving this season As winter nights approach, curl up with a good (and local!) book The nymph and the Lamp by Thomas Raddall
By Cynthia McMurray
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ooks are always a safe bet for gift giving. This holiday season, we are selecting a few new books and some that are not necessarily new, but have been chosen as some of the 150 Nova Scotian books that have defined or influenced us over the years. As part of the Canada 150 celebration, Nova Scotia Public Libraries, in collaboration with readers and librarians, have chosen books that are truly Nova Scotian, highlighting our wonderful “writers and citizens, ideas and attitudes, culture and environment, stories and treasures.” So, whether you want to gift the book or read it yourself, here are some great titles to consider … Rise Again! The Story of Cape Breton Island by Robert Morgan (Adult Non-fiction)
Renowned historian, archivist, and teacher, Robert Morgan, fully detailed Cape Breton’s history from its geological roots to Mi’kmaq life before discovery, the planting of French Louisbourg, and the island’s first economic boom. Morgan takes the reader through the 19th Century and sees Cape Breton as a new home for the Acadians, the Irish and the Scottish, preparing the ground for the second economic boom as world markets were found for Cape Breton’s coal and then steel industries. This unique book is the best full history of Cape Breton Island ever written and is the perfect gift for history junkies. Published by Breton Books $21.95
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The Little Tree by the Sea: From Halifax to Boston with Love by John DeMont and illustrated by Belle DeMont (Children’s Illustrated)
On Dec. 6, 1917, two ships collided in wartime Halifax Harbour, creating what became the largest man made explosion of its time. More than 2,000 people died (500 of those children) and 9,000 were injured. A single little tree whispered from its branches the word “Help” that was carried by the wind to the people of Boston. Within 48 hours Boston and Massachusetts organized trains to carry 33 doctors and 79 nurses. To repay the City of Boston for its generosity, the little tree (which now had become huge and majestic tree) was given to the city of Boston as a way to say thank you, a tradition that continues to this day. Published by MacIntyre Purcell Publishing $17.95
Set in 1920s Nova Scotia, this book is the perfect mix of quaint Maritime culture and a beautiful romance between two unlikely characters. Raddall captures the beauty and desolation of a fictitious Sable Island, a bustling 1920s Halifax and the sprawling farmland of the Annapolis valley in this classic story that quickly became one of Canada’s best-selling books. Although it was first published in the 1950s, it remains an iconic representation of Nova Scotia literature. Published by Nimbus Publishing $18.95
The Promised Land: a Novel of Cape Breton by Bill Conall (Adult Fiction)
In 1970, a group of hippies crosses the Canso Causeway to begin a new back-to-the-land life in Cape Breton. Grubby, scrawny and broke, they are not unlike the original Scottish immigrants of the 1800s. Their several adventures culminate in the famous Hippies’ Ceilidh, which is still a subject of conversation today. Then, 40 years later, a young Ellen Coulter takes up her first doctoring job at a small clinic in Baddeck, and gradually settles in to life in the little village. The Promised Land is, first and foremost, a story of community; of people of all ages and backgrounds in all their human glory, complete with laughter, tears and downright foolishness. Awarded the 2014 Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour.
Viola Desmond Won’t Be Budged by Jody Nyasha Warner Illustrated by Richard Rudnicki (Children’s Non-fiction)
This book was a finalist for the 2011 Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction. It tells the story of Viola Desmond, who in 1946, was told by an usher in a movie theatre to move from her main-floor seat up to the balcony. She refused and was eventually charged and fined by police, but she vowed to continue her struggle against such unfair rules. Like Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks, who many years later, in 1955, refused to give up their bus seats in Alabama, Desmond’s act of refusal awakened people to racism and began and process of bringing an end to racial segregation in Canada. An afterword provides a glimpse of African Canadian history. Published by Groundwood Books $18.95
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LOCAL GIFT GUIDE as Old Man Stevens and dates from 1884. Both are among the earliest examples of Indigenous Canadian literature recorded in their original language; the 1847 transcript being perhaps the earliest. Their publication in The Stone Canoe makes a significant contribution to our understanding of Mi’kmaq storytelling and indigenous Canadian literature.
Then and Now: Photographs of Nova Scotia by Wallace MacAskill and Len Wagg
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Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion and the Road to Recovery by Janet Kitz
Twenty-Six by Leo McKay Jr. (Adult Fiction)
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This book is the most comprehensive ever written on the Halifax Explosion. It details the massive devastation, the aftermath and the restoration and encompasses dozens of previously unpublished stories, photographs and documents, along with some thought-provoking coverage of the legal inquiry into the disaster. A best selling book from its first printing in 1989, the new edition has an updated cover and is sure to be a musthave for readers. Published by Nimbus Publishing $22.95
The Stone Canoe: Two Lost Mi’kmaq Texts by Elizabeth Paul, Peter Sanger, illustrated by Alan Syliboy (Adult Non-fiction)
In 2003, poet and essayist Peter Sanger uncovered two manuscripts among the Rand holdings in the library at Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S. One of these contains the story of Little Thunder and his journey to find a wife, as told to Rand by Susan Barss in 1847. The other is the story of a woman who survives alone on an island after being abandoned by her husband. It was told by a storyteller known to us now only
Rockbound by Frank Parker Day (Adult Fiction)
The classic novel of Nova Scotia’s South Shore, it is enormously evocative of the power, terror, and dramatic beauty of the Atlantic sea, and unrelenting in its portrait of back-breaking labour, cunning bitterness and family strife. Rockbound is a story of many passions — love, pride, greed, and yearning — all formed and buffeted on a small island by an unyielding wind and the rocky landscape of the human spirit. Roockbound won Canada Reads in 2005.
Published by University of Toronto Press. $31.95
By acclaimed author of Like This, a finalist for the Giller Prize, Leo McKay Jr.’s bestselling novel is set in a small Nova Scotia town, where a family is changed forever after a devastating mining accident claims the lives of 26 men. As the story shifts back and forth in time and between characters, we meet the men and women of the Burrows family: brothers Ziv and Arvel, drawn to the mine for different reasons; their father, a former union organizer; Ziv’s ex-girlfriend, now living in Japan and Arvel’s wife, who hopes for a better life for herself in the city. In the aftermath of the explosion, and as the investigation into its causes unfolds, the members of the Burrows family are forced to confront each other – and themselves – bringing the novel to its moving and redemptive conclusion. Written in spare, hard-hitting prose, and inspired in part by the Westray mining disaster, Twenty-Six is a novel of universal human struggle and understanding that evokes in all its drama and pathos a community transformed by tragedy.
Wallace MacAskill (18871956) is one of Nova Scotia’s foremost photographers, lauded for his portraits of seascapes, sailing and fishing ships and picturesque landscapes. In this remarkable collection of then and now photographs, Len Wagg follows in the footsteps of 50 of MacAskill’s best shots, recreating them in colour contemporary portraits. Through sideby-side comparisons, readers see how much has changed, and how much has remained the same. Included are urban streetscapes, important events and monuments and spectacular scenery from around the province — Halifax to Louisbourg, Chester to Pictou. The 100 photographs in this book are captioned with short anecdotes conveying the significance of the images and the process of finding the location for some of MacAskill’s original work. Published by Nimbus Publishing $29.95
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LOCAL GIFT GUIDE
From the Maritimes, with love Locally-sourced gifts to send your homesick loved ones By Colleen Thompson
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hether you’re travelling away this holiday season to see friends and family or simply want to send a homesick Nova Scotian a gift to remind them of home, choose something that reconnects them with their province in a new and unique way. Sure you could travel over to surprise them … But in the likely chance that you can’t afford to do so, here are some little reminders that say, “I miss you” and “Wish you were home.” The criteria for the list are that the gifts are thoughtful, beautiful, Nova Scotian made and lightweight enough to carry in your luggage or send by mail.
Rug Hooking Kits From her rug-hooking studio in downtown Amherst, Deanne Fitzpatrick transforms old clothes and pieces of wool into works of art. Hand drawn patterns depicting Maritime life are hand recreated onto burlap and tucked into little kits containing everything you need to teach yourself to hook rugs. Each kit contains a pattern, wool, instructions and colour key. $39.95 www.hookingrugs.com
New Scotland Clothing Company Family, friends, music and home is what’s important to Dartmouth-based founders and brothers Kevin and Scott Saccary. It’s what pushes them to create and curate new traditions that are reflected in their clothing that combines their passion for style, music and curling. Their unique and original apparel consists of everything from T-shirts to hoodies, baring their signature lion crest and promoting their slogan “Share your Pride. Wear Your Roots. Look out for their holiday pop-up store at Halifax Shopping Centre. www.newscotlandclothing.ca
Bad Mouth Soap Handcrafted, small batch soaps with mostly organic and vegan ingredients and a good dose of East Coast humour. $6.50
All For Knot Nova Scotia artisan Angela Worsley and owner of All For Knot Rope Weaving has a passion for the wild North Atlantic, which she shares with many who call the Maritimes home. Using traditional basket weaving techniques, her bowls come in a range of nautical colours. www.allforknot.ca
Aflame Creations Colourful enamelled copper jewellery, handmade in Halifax by designer Megan Archer of Aflame Jewellery Design. The quote on the pendant says, “In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans.” The pendant is 2” and includes an 18” stainless steel chain. Aflame can be found upstairs at the Halifax Seaport Farmer’s Market. $44
The Glass Bakery Cara Wedgbrow based in Mill Cove, NS is the artisan behind the Glass Bakery. Each of her pieces is handcrafted from layers of fused glass that are textured with a sandlike grit. Inspired by the ocean, she has produced a series of whimsical shorebirds. $35 www.glassartnovascotia.ca
Seastar Pottery Iris Patterson is a potter based in Three Fathom Harbour where daily life spent on the beach and snorkelling in and around the coves is where she gets her inspiration for her unique handcrafted stoneware. Each jellyfish mug is a one of kind piece of art. $38 www.seastarpottery.com
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LOCAL GIFT GUIDE
Shop at home for the holidays What do you send someone to remind them of home?
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uying local not only makes your life easier, but also helps stimulate the regional economy. With the holiday season fast approaching, here are a few great reasons to do all of your Christmas shopping close to home.
boutique at the corner of the street, now’s the time to do so. Who knows, you might make some amazing discoveries.
Christmas markets Don’t miss out on the opportunity to discover the work of talented local artists, Less distance, greater fuel savings entrepreneurs and craftspeople, who set Shopping at neighbourhood stores goes a up shop each year in these festive marketlong way toward minimizing greenhouse gas places. Jewellery, clothing, accessories, emissions. The holiday season is all about decorations, toys, soaps, chocolates, giving, so why not give back to the planet as sculptures, books, paintings — hundreds well? Furthermore, try to do your Christmas of unique, carefully crafted goods are shopping on foot as much as possible. After waiting to be discovered. all, walking is excellent exercise! Local vendors, superior service Take advantage of local business owners’ Local shops, unlimited selection expert knowledge when buying that perfect Clothing boutiques, art galleries, spas, Christmas gift for your friend or family candy stores, bookstores — you’ll certainly member. These friendly merchants are find something to please everyone on your committed to offering the highest quality list by shopping local. Psst! If you’ve always of service to their loyal customers. After all, wanted to check out that quaint little
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your patronage is part of the reason they’re still in business. What’s more, keep in mind that returning and exchanging items is much simpler when you do business close to home. Bought the wrong size? Noticed a defect? Your local business owner can have the problem solved in a no time! Quality products, fair prices Have you noticed that certain products are slightly more expensive in smaller, local shops? Well, think about it: is it really worth driving to another community, looking for parking in crowded lots and racking up mileage just to save a few dollars? Logic states that you have everything to gain from shopping local. Remember: when you support small businesses, you contribute to the local economy and generate positive change in your community. With time, new businesses will pop up, infrastructure will evolve and greener spaces will abound.
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• Flights from Maritimes (most cities included inquire within) SEATS LEFT to Zurich, Switzerland, returning from Venice, Italy • 6N Premium Hotel Accommodations; 2N Sheraton Zurich, 2N Hotel Regina Palace, Stresa, Italy & 2N Splendid Venice Hotel • 1/2 day guided tour of Zurich • 1/2-day guided tour of Venice (St. Mark’s Cathedral, Doges Palace, Bridge of Sighs then water taxi to Murano Isl. for glass-blowing demonstration for famed Murano crystal) • Cruise on Lake Maggiore straddling the Italian and Swiss border • 6 Group dinners included: 1 Zurich, 1 Stressa, 1 Venice, 3 on board ship • Premium Motorcoach transportation. All transfers included in destination • All meals included onboard Norwegian Star (B, L, D) • 1 private cocktail reception at sea Inside Cabin • 6 hot buffet breakfasts (pre-cruise) $ PP • 8-Day Adriatic Cruise from Venice aboard Norwegian Dbl Star to Dubrovnik, Croatia; Kotor, Montenegro & $ Dbl PP Mykonos, Corfu & Santorini, Greece taxes incl. • Prepaid NCL gratuities and Unlimited Beverage Package ge
6,095 5,895
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CABIN UPGRADES AVAILABLE
16 DAY COUNTRY CHRISTMAS TOUR
FEAT. NASHVILLE, BRANSON, MEMPHIS, PIGEON FORGE, GETTYSBURG & AMISH COUNTRY
CABIN UPGRADES AVAILABLE
• Return luxury motor coach from the Maritimes • 28 meals: 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 10 dinners • 15 nights of premium accommodations: 1N Portland ME, 1N Bensalem/ Philadelphia PA, 1N Somerset PA, 1N Terre Haute IN, 2N Branson MO, 1N Memphis TN, 3N Nashville, 2N Pigeon Forge TN, 1N Gettysburg PA, 1N Hartford CT & 1N Bangor ME • Guided tours: Amish Country, Branson, Memphis, Nashville, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Site of The Battle of Gettysburg • Self-guided audio tour of Graceland, Elvis Presley’s Mansion • and dancing at the Wild Horse Saloon, Nashville’s #1 entertainment terttain ainment venue e • Ticket to Grand Ole Opry in the Rhyman Auditorium (musical acts not yet announced) $ PP Dbl • Admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame much more! Dbl $ PP
3,995 3,645
SAVE $700/CPL
taxes incl.
8-DAY AMERICAN THANKSGIVING IN NEW YORK & BOSTON NOVEMBER 18TH – 25TH, 2018
• Return deluxe motorcoach transportation from the Maritimes • 7N Accommodations; 2N Residence Inn by Marriott, Portland ME, 1N Boston Colonnade Hotel & 4N Sheraton Times Square, New York City • 6 meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 group dinners • 3 half-day guided tours: NYC (Manhattan and Brooklyn) & another in Boston • Ticket to top Broadway musical (show TBA) • Ticket to Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes • Ticket Included for World Trade Observation Centre • Opportunity to view world renowned Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade • World class shopping opportunities including Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and more! $ PP • All taxes and surcharges Dbl • Services of an experienced Tour Director from $ Dbl Collins Tours PP
2,895 2,645 taxes incl.
SAVE $500/CPL
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SEPTEMBER 23RD – OCTOBER 7TH, 2017
SAVE UP TO $1200/CPL
9,995 PP PP 9,495 taxes incl.
$
OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 8TH, 2018 & OCT 29TH – NOV 13TH, 2018
7-DAY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS OF NEW YORK CITY
SAVE $500/CPL
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14-DAY LUXURY OCEANIA MEDITERRANEAN CRUISETOUR OCTOBER 7TH – 20TH, 2018
• Flight from the Maritimes to Barcelona & Rome to the Maritimes • 2N premium accommodation (pre-cruise) in Barcelona, Spain at the 4* Crowne Plaza Barcelona • 3N premium accommodation (post-cruise) in Rome, Italy at the 4* Rome Times Hotel • 8-Day cruise from Barcelona, Spain to Rome, Italy aboard the fabulous Oceania Nautica with ports of call in: Palma de Mallorca SPAIN, Provence (Marseille) FRANCE, Monte Carlo MONACO, Ajaccio (Corsica) FRANCE, Cinque Terre (La Spezia) ITALY & Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno) ITALY • Half-day professionally guided city tours of Barcelona & Rome • Welcome Dinner in Barcelona • Buffet breakfast daily (pre & post cruise) Oceanview Stateroom • Farewell dinner in Rome $ • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily during cruise PP Dbl
SAVE UP TO $200/CPL
6,650 PP 6,600 taxes incl.
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+PREPAID GRATUITIES INCLUDED +CHOICE OF FREE BEVERAGE PACKAGE OR 2 FREE SHORE EXCURSIONS INCLUDED OR $200 SHIPBOARD CREDIT PER PERSON
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