Newfoundland Edition - November 7th, 2015

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NOVEMBER 7, 2015 | YOUR VACATION DESTINATION GUIDE

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FAMILY FLING IN FLORIDA! A sunny holiday home with private pool is perfect for your gang’s gathering.

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veryone in their own bedroom… Fun family moments relaxing by the pool or sharing a meal… Plenty of space to relax and unwind after jampacked days at the theme parks.

“Let’s face it,” says Jennifer Dinn, LeGrow’s Travel counsellor, Howley Estates, St. John’s “there are few spots on the planet more fun for families than Florida.”

The Orlando area is the hot spot for families, with its magical theme parks, water parks, and nearby excursions.

Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Adventure Parks, Legoland, and more. “It’s a busy, busy

vacation, so your comfort and downtime are really important,” Jennifer says.

“I got to experience it all on a trip to Orlando recently. We stayed in a lovely holiday home with our own private pool and

plenty of space. I loved it.”

LeGrow’s Travel has its own hand-picked holiday homes in the Orlando area – some are just 10 to 15 minutes from Disney. These days, more and more families are discovering they don’t need to be packed into one or two hotel rooms. A holiday home means everyone gets their own area. And bringing Grandma or your friends along couldn’t be easier. A typical 4-bedroom holiday home sleeps up to eight people comfortably. Five-, six- or even seven-bedroom homes are great for groups of 10 or more.

Practically everything is provided. Cutlery,

ASK US ABOUT FLORIDA! Jennifer Dinn

@ Sobeys, Howley Estates St. John’s 709-758-6743 jdinn@legrowstravel.ca

Shelby Parsons

Village Mall St. John’s 709-758-6720 sparsons@legrowstravel.ca

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Cindy Thomas

Exploits Valley Mall Grand Falls-Windsor 709-489-2710 cthomas@legrowstravel.ca

bedding, towels, pots and pans, even a barbecue (on request). Many of the homes have free WiFi and long-distance calling. One of the best things is that you are not relying on restaurants for every meal. Overall, having your gang in a holiday home is great value and a good way to combat concerns over the US exchange rate. “Spreading the cost out among everyone makes it super-affordable, Jennifer says.

Beyond the magic of the theme parks, Jennifer has some suggestions for other

activities nearby.

“My advice is not to just keep to the theme parks. There is a whole natural world around Orlando and Kissimmee that’s so much fun. We took an airboat ride through the wetlands, visited a cool wildlife park and got up close with the alligators. It was a blast.”

Orlando: 4-Bedroom Holiday Home 4★

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Sun packages Flight, transfers & all inclusive hotel

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Sandos Caracol Eco Experience Resort 4★

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GO WITH THE FLOW

From do-it-yourself to pamper yourself, river cruises run the gamut

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ublime”, “Awesome”, “the Adventure of a Lifetime” — these are the descriptors we hear over and over from clients and agents lucky enough to have experienced a river cruise along the ancient waterways of Europe.

“River cruising is such a personal experience,” says LeGrow’s Travel river cruise specialist and branch manager Carolyn Drover, Bay Roberts. “Everything about it is extremely sensory, from the languid pace of the boat as you glide through the waterways,

to the extraordinary local cuisine and fine wines, to the personalized and leisurely shore excursions.”

And now that the river cruise craze has taken the market by storm, there’s a whole new travel trend emerging, according to Carolyn. “Themed river cruises are now becoming really popular,” she says. “And with so many to choose from – including themes like the Christmas Markets of Europe, art immersions, or even casual self-pilot group getaways, – this kind of vacation can be a

great way to experience either your grand passion, or even something you’ve never considered before.”

Here are two recommended vacations from the experts at LeGrow’s Travel – the first is a magical meander through the Christmas markets of Germany and Austria and the second is a go-with-the-flow selfdirected getaway with the gang through the south of France.

ASK US ABOUT RIVER CRUISING! Carolyn Drover, Manager Main Highway Bay Roberts 709-786-7902 cdrover@legrowstravel.ca

Brenda Corrigan, Manager Terrace on the Square St. John’s 709-758-6788 bcorrigan@legrowstravel.ca

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Frankfurt • Rothenburg • Munich • Salzburg • Vienna • Piber • Villach • Cortina • Innsbruck • St. Moritz • Lake Como • Lugano • Lake Maggiore • Zermatt • Berne • Interlaken • Lucerne • Rhine Falls • Black Forest • Frankfurt Many more Europe vacations and departure dates available, please inquire.

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Do it yourself with Locaboat!

Offering a unique twist on river cruising Locaboat offers license-free canal boats suitable for groups of two to 12. Be your own captain without a care in the world as you navigate the waterways of the South of France, Italy, Germany, Ireland and beyond.

France: Locaboat Canal Holiday

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Based on �748.65 EUR x 1.5265 Exchange Rate Based on double occupancy Mar. 18-25/16 • 7 nights • Rental Only • ALIO France – Self-drive boat from Ardennes to Champagne

Christmas Market River Cruises Celebrate the festive season in Central Europe on a magical spice-filled cruise from Basel to Frankfurt, including Germany’s legendary Black Forest and time to explore some of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe.

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COUNSELLORS CHOICE: KENYA

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rom hand-feeding giraffes to adopting orphaned elephants to hot air balloonstyle safaris, there’s an awful lot to do in Kenya.

“For me, Kenya was more about the journey than the destination,” says Lisa Yetman, manager, LeGrow’s Travel, Carbonear.

“It’s all about that feeling you get after you

have explored the many diverse attractions of this amazing country, meeting the local people where they’re at and marvelling at how they learn to live hand in hand with the beauty of nature.”

We Recommend: Get up close and personal with the Big 5 on a magnificent safari to Kenya that includes

ASK ME ABOUT KENYA!

11-day Classic Kenya Tour pp + Taxes/Fees $36 pp Fr

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Lisa Yetman, Manager TC Square Carbonear 709-596-5058 lyetman@legrowstravel.ca

sightings of cheetah, zebra, leopard, lion, elephant and more in their remarkable native environments. Along the way, intrepid guests stay in unique tented camps, which enhance the experience by keeping you close to nature and at one with the landscape.

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Land & Intra Air Only • June 18-28/16 • 11 days • Globus Roundtrip Nairobi, including Amboseli National Park, Nanyku, Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Elmenteita, Lake Nakuru National Park & Maasai Mara National Reserve Book by Nov. 30th

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SANDALS LASOURCE GRENADA Defying every convention of traditional design, Sandals LaSource Grenada takes innovation beyond the realm of imagination to create an extraordinary resort unlike anything you have ever experienced.

Pools in the sky and living rooms in swimming pools. Private plunge pools, cascading waterfalls and meandering river pools. Here, in the heart of Grenada’s exclusive Pink Gin Beach, on an exotic island paradise where the intoxicating scents of spice and tropical blooms make a heady elixir for romance, enjoy a whole new Sandals experience... one that takes you beyond the unexpected.

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DESTINATION DR! Decisions, decisions.Take a quick peek at the Dominican Republic’s 4 hot spots

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t’s not so much whether the Dominican Republic is the right tropical escape for you this winter. Rather, it’s which part of this delightful island suits you best.

This longtime getaway for the valueconscious visitor has morphed into one of the most diverse islands the Caribbean. “It

always surprises me how people think they have the Dominican Republic all figured out,” says Ashley Petten, LeGrow’s Travel counsellor, Atlantic Place, St. John’s. “When you start looking at Samana, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, and La Romana, they really could be four separate islands.”

The DR’s main hot spots could not be more different from each other. Here’s a quick look at them to help you with your decision-making. Check out our own LeGrow’s Travel’s Recommended Resorts in the Dominican Republic brochure for all the inside information.

Destination Punta Cana:

Destination Puerto Plata:

By far the most-visited spot on the island. Think 50 kilometers of the whitest possible sand dotted with tall, swaying palms, large, elegant all-inclusive resorts, and flanked by gorgeous turquoise water. Ideal for families, couples, golfers and anyone for whom the beach is the most important consideration.

Resort: Barceló Bavaro Palace Deluxe 5★ Its suites make it ideal for families with children.

This is the resort area that started it all. Think long swaths of golden sand, stunning mountainous scenery, budget-friendly resorts, and more activities than you can imagine. Ideal for couples, families, and the budget-conscious.

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Resort: Iberostar Costa Dorada 4½★ A great location from which to capture all those wonderful vistas.

$ Fr

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1169

pp + $208.76 taxes

From St. John’s via Toronto • Dec. 5-12/15 • WestJet Vacations • Book by Nov. 30th

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A Savings of $100 per couple!

A Savings of $100 per couple!

Destination Samana:

Destination La Romana:

This newer, unspoiled area is fast gaining in popularity. Best get there before it loses some of its secluded charm. Think quiet whitesand beaches, romantic ambience, and lively towns nearby.

Active travellers, golfers, scuba divers, history buffs and honeymooners – all will find the vacation style they seek in La Romana. From the sparkling isles of Saona and Catalina, to the pretty palm-lined beach of Bayahibe, to the golf mecca of Casa de Campo, it’s all here for the taking.

Resort: Gran Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado 5★ Ideal for couples looking for romance.

$ Fr

1519

pp + $208.76 taxes

From St. John’s via Toronto • May 7-14/16 • WestJet Vacations Book by Nov.30/15

A Savings of $100 per couple!

Resort: Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus 4½★ A delightful tropical retreat designed for couples and families alike.

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pp + $456 taxes

Direct From Deer Lake • Apr. 13-20/16 •Signature Vacations

ASK US ABOUT THE DOMINICAN REPBULIC! Ashley Petten

Atlantic Place St. John’s 709-758-6777 apetten@legrowstravel.ca

Judy Jenkins, Manager Gander Mall Gander 709-651-4666 jjenkins@legrowstravel.ca

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Lewisporte Shopping Ctr. Lewisporte 709-535-6650 lwoolfrey@legrowstravel.ca

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