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Be My Guest!

Explore the bold new world of guided vacations with Trafalgar Break bread in a family-owned vineyard overlooking the rolling Chianti Hills … Marvel at the Eiffel tower lit up at night, or forage for wildflowers and free-growing herbs on Ireland’s untamed Atlantic shores. Yes, this can all be part of a vacation with guided vacation specialists.

“Guided vacations are a wonderful alternative to a self-drive holiday — especially if time is precious,” says Kelly Boers, Maritime Travel counsellor and Trafalgar specialist, Nanaimo, BC. “With hand-picked itineraries, VIP access to major attractions and absolutely no lineups, you can get on with the task of enjoying that dream vacation without any of the hassles sometimes associated with other forms of travel.”

In the bid to make your vacation as seamless as possible, Trafalgar offers deeply customized experiences like “insider” dining experiences in-destination. “The focus in guided vacations is very much towards capturing the true essence of a destination, so that guests can experience it through the eyes of a local, rather than as a tourist,” says Kelly. “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.”

The Be My Guest experiences – where you actually sit down for a meal and mingle with locals in their homes – are exclusive to Trafalgar and are generally the most memorable and cherished moments of each trip, according to Kelly. “The tour directors also really go above and beyond to bring value to each member of the group by providing local insights and sharing hidden treasures along the way — special places and secret corners of a city known only to locals and which would never be found in a guide book.”

Guided getaways can be customized to be as on-the-go or leisurely as you please, with lots of personal time for exploring on your own or experiencing those insider moments. The options are as vast as the world itself. Here are some of our picks.

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Special Interest Vacations From country gardens or historic battlefields, to the gastronomic delights of a particular region, Trafalgar’s special interest trips are tailored to your particular passion. Whichever trip you choose, you can expect an experience that’s as much about your area of interest as it is about gaining an insight into the local culture from people who live and work in the area.

We recommend: Flavors of Italy 2015 – 11-day ‘foodie’ extravaganza The insider experience! Bolognese in Bologna, Chianti in Tuscany, Prosciutto in Parma,

this ‘foodie’ trip explores the traditions of Italian cuisine and wine at their origin, providing an in-depth taste of a nation.

Your trip starts in Rome, where you can enjoy a gelato in the gorgeous Piazzo Navona in the heart of the city. From Rome you’ll visit Florence, Pisa, Bologna and Venice. Local specialists will introduce you to Marco Polo’s house. You’ll dine with a local family whose vineyard overlooks the hills of Chianti. And you’ll enjoy insights into their way of life, with a cooking lesson from a professional chef who’ll walk you through a local market in search of fresh ingredients.

Flavors of Italy

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11 days • April 25/15 • Land Only • Trafalgar Rome to Venice including Florence, Pisa, San Gimignano, Parma & Bologna

Hidden Journeys New for 2015, Trafalgar’s Hidden Journeys is a collection of small-group (26 or fewer) tours featuring more intimate itineraries which take you off the beaten track and into less-visited destinations. An appealing option for the more experienced European traveller looking for something more culturally significant and unique.

We recommend: Secrets of Turkey including the Turquoise Coast 16-day odyssey The insider experience! Travelling in a small group means we can explore Turkey’s

Turquoise Coast by small roads and sea – with four nights on our yacht exploring beautiful coves and islets as we sail from Marmaris to Gocek.

Guests spend three days on traditional wooden gulet yachts, which hold 16 passengers each, so we have two sailing in tandem. In keeping with tradition, the captains dive off the ships and physically pull them into shore along the Turquoise Coast, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore fishing villages, enjoy a cooking class, or hike across the hills of the Mediterranean coastline.

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16 days • May 15/15 • Land Only • Trafalgar Roundtrip Istanbul including Gallipoli, Canakkale, Kusadasi, Ehpesus, Kalkan, Antalya, Konya & Cappadocia

Country Explorer Take the time to explore one country. Dive in, meet the locals and share their stories. You’ll come away with a deeper appreciation of everything it has to offer. Not to mention some extraordinary memories.

We recommend: Best of Ireland 11-day experience The insider experience! With an in-depth focus on the Emerald Isle, this round-the-

country tour beginning and ending in Dublin reveals how Ireland’s landscapes determine its lifestyle, uniting popular essentials like kissing the Blarney Stone with unique encounters with local characters.

Your inside-Ireland experience includes time spent foraging for wildflowers, free-growing herbs and seaweed on the untamed Atlantic shores near Lahinch, before taking them back to our Irish friend’s home to see how they’re used in local dishes.

Best of Ireland

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Roundtrip Dublin Co. Wicklow, Waterford, Blarney, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Adare, Limerick, Bunratty, Cliffs of Moher & Galway

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Jamaica Jammin’!

Find your holiday rhythm in the island of All Right “One Love.” For many visitors to Jamaica, those words from Bob Marley’s legendary reggae song sums it up. Indeed, Canada’s love affair with this warm, welcoming Caribbean island continues to heat up. Jamaica has one of the highest numbers of repeat visitors in

the Caribbean, with many Canadians coming back again and again to recapture the magic.

Here’s a quick overview of some of the most happening destinations in Jamaica, with recommended accommodations from our well-travelled and trusted agents.

Destination: Montego Bay

Destination: Negril

Recommended for couples: A beautiful resort with large pools and spacious guest rooms, Secrets St. James is tucked away on a white-sand beach, just 20 minutes from the airport.

Recommended for couples: A spectacular resort with lush, private grounds and friendly service, Couples Swept Away is a secluded adults-only paradise where your every whim is catered to.

Vibe: Hip and Happening, “MoBay,” as it is known, is a heady mix of clubs, restaurants, beautiful beaches, terrific shopping, And firstrate all-inclusives. MoBay’s juxtaposition of natural beauty and carefully crafted luxury make it a beloved destination.

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Recommended crowd-pleaser: Offering the perfect blend of the traditional and the modern, the Iberostar Rose Hall has something for every member of the family. You’ll love the stunning views of the surrounding beaches, as well as the friendly service, spacious guest rooms and range of dining experiences.

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Vibe: Nicknamed the “Capital of Casual,” Negril, with its legendary Seven Mile Beach, beckons families, friends and honeymooners to its shores.

Negril has a mellow, laid-back ambiance that blends perfectly with that sun-drenched swath of white sand and turquoise water.

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Recommended crowd-pleaser: A wonderfully large resort which spills over many sunny, tropical beachfront acres, Riu Negril is a crowd-pleaser on every level.

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Destination: Ocho Rios Vibe: With its lush, green vegetation and breathtaking waterfalls and rivers, it’s no wonder Ocho Rios is known as the “Centrepiece of Jamaica.” Add to this a fine array of sparkling beachfront resorts and daytime activities and it’s easy to see why Ocho Rios is a favourite spot for Canadians.

Recommended for couples: A grand resort in every sense, Sandals Grande Riviera Beach & Villa Golf Resort offers two distinct resort experiences surrounded by the very best of everything Jamaica has to offer adult couples. Choose between the Seaside & Beach Club with its babbling brooks and fragrant gardens, or the tranquil Hillside Villas and Great House Suites.

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Recommended crowd-pleaser: Just minutes from town, but nicely removed from the hustle and bustle, Riu Ocho Rios is separated into two large wings, each with its own pool and tropical gardens. The main wing has over 500 guest rooms, as well as restaurants and bars and the deluxe wing -- recommended by our counsellors if you’re looking for more of a quiet retreat -- has 341 suites, as well as three exclusive restaurants.

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SandalS BarBadoS Introducing Barbados’ only Five-Star, Luxury Included resort....the new Sandals Barbados. The Sandals destination you’ve been waiting for!

Following a US$65 million renovation, Sandals Barbados is now open.

Enjoy beautifully-appointed suites, set in three distinct villages, ranging from opulent beachfront butler suites to swim-up river suites in a lush tropical garden. Savour the world at 11 gourmet restaurants, including another Sandals first, an Indian restaurant.

The new SandalS BarBadoS. Distinctively chic. Decidedly luxurious. Unmistakably Sandals.

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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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Super + $450 Deals in added value • Save $100 per couple1 • FREE air seat selection (value of $60 per couple) • Round-trip transportation to your hotel included • FREE tour to Laughlin (value of $40 per couple) • Priority check-in and late checkout2

SAVE MORE Some offers not applicable to groups, contact our groups department for details. New bookings only made by Apr. 30, 2015. Subject to change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Subject to availability at time of booking. Flights operated by Air Canada or Air Canada rouge. For applicable terms and conditions, consult the Air Canada Vacations brochures or www.aircanadavacations.com. Holder of Quebec permit #702566. TICO registration #50013537. BC registration #32229. n 1Valid for travel completed by April 30, 2015. 2When booking select hotels that are part of our Privileges program. n ®Aeroplan is a registered trademark of Aimia Canada Inc. ®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.

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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 Maritime Travel $50 per person off discount, but do not reflect the Avalon $500 per person off discount. Flights and travel insurance are additional. * Book a select 2015 Avalon Waterways Europe vacation to receive $500 off per person on the cruise/land or cruise only price. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between January 5 and March 24, 2015 for travel at select times in 2015. Avalon and Royal Suites excluded. Offer is not combinable with any other offer, except the Maritime Travel $50 per person Worldwide Sale and the Journeys Club Repeat Traveller benefit, if applicable. The Maritime Travel Worldwide 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 January 1 and March 31, 2015 for travel in 2015. (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 2015 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

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Waterways with Wow Cruising the mighty rivers of Europe Paris, Vienna, Prague – because so many ancient European cities and towns developed along waterways, they were quite literally made to be accessible by riverboat. “Cruising

along such legendary waterways as the Danube, the Rhine, or the Rhone gives a truly unique perspective on the Old World, says Pina Tome, Maritime Travel counsellor, Surrey, BC. “It means

Danube

Rhine River

Romantic Danube

Castles on the Rhine

Celebrated in song and prose, the legendary Danube flows through nine countries—from Germany’s Black Forest to the Black Sea— providing glimpses of ancient monasteries, Gothic cathedrals, quaint villages, bustling capital cities, and world-class vineyards.

At 1,780 miles long, the Danube is Europe’s longest river.

Recommended Itinerary: Encounter the quaint villages and mighty cities of the Danube on an eight-day Romantic Danube river cruise from Nuremburg to Budapest with Viking River Cruises.

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Cat. F • July 10/15 • 8 days • Cruise Only • Viking River Cruises • Nuremberg to Budapest including Regensburg, Passau, Melk & Vienna

The Rhine is one of Europe’s longest rivers, highly revered for its beauty. It originates in Switzerland and flows 776 miles to the North Sea in the Netherlands, passing through Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany & France. The UNESCOdesignated Rhine River Valley is home to more fairytale castles than anywhere else in the world.

Recommended itinerary: Sail through spectacular scenery punctuated with medieval castles, along with some of the oldest and most historic cities in Germany on Uniworld’s celebrated 8-day Castles on the Rhine river cruise from Amsterdam to Basel.

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encountering charming villages and ancient cities, while sampling local delicacies and meeting the local people.

It’s all this and so much more.”

Rhône River

Meandering through shimmering fields of sunflowers and lavender – a primary inspiration for Impressionist Van Gogh – the Rhone River Valley of Southern France is renowned for its beauty.

Recommended itinerary: Capture all the gastronomic and cultural highlights of France on an 11-day river cruise from Cote D’Azur to Paris with Avalon Waterways.

For jazz aficionados we recommend the June 29, 2015 special sailing, featuring an onboard jazz expert. You will enjoy onboard jazz performances, and free time in Vienne, France, during its worldrenowned annual Jazz Festival.

Burgundy & Provence Scenery

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pp + Taxes/Fees C$154.00 Cat. E • June 29/15 • 11 days • Cruise Only • Avalon Waterways • Cote d’Azur to Paris including Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, Lyon, Mâcon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, Beaune & Digon

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Ask Me About European River Cruises!

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Up to $2000 Resort Credit at select Barceló Hotels & Resorts in Punta Cana and the Riviera Maya.* There’s more included for less at Barceló Hotels & Resorts where we put the ALL in all-inclusive with up to $2000 Resort Credit per room when you book a 5 to 11 night stay in Punta Cana or the Riviera Maya. Discover the new Barceló Maya Caribe which features additions including a 24-hour Sports bar and Bowling Alley, new restaurants and shops, Teen disco and the new Pirates Island water park.

The value of resort credits are flexible based on the desired length of stay:

• 5 to 11 night packages - $2000 Resort Credit^

• 1 to 4 night package - $1200 Resort Credit^ Want to stay even longer? Reservations with 12 or more nights will be eligible to receive a $3000 Resort Credit.^ Book by: December 24, 2015 (11:59 p.m. MT) Travel: Now - December 31, 2015 Book a WestJet Vacations package through your Maritime Travel agent today.

*Book by December 24, 2015 (11:59 p.m. MT) for travel until December 31, 2015. Resort Credit will be distributed per room upon arrival at the time of check-in. Resort Credit must be presented at the time of booking or requesting the service specified. No extra discount will be given at the time of check-out. The coupons cannot be exchanged for cash, neither in full or partially and any amount of the said coupon unused will not be refunded. In the event of loss or theft, the coupons will not be replaced. Additional restrictions may apply. Inclusions are subject to change without prior notice. Minimum 5-night to maximum 11-night stay required for $2000 Resort Credit. Offer based on double occupancy. Transfers to/from the hotel are included. ^Resort Credit applicable towards upgrades and room service, private dinners on the beach, spa services, resort activities, champagne, wines and cava, romantic breakfast, laundry service and much more. Guests are asked consult hotel for detailed breakdown of Resort Credit. 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. A fuel surcharge applies to Air Miles™ redemption bookings.

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