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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday September 23, 2006 - 17 BEAVER TRAILS TO CUBA: Manny and Jayne Serpa took The Oakville Beaver with them to Varadero, Cuba where they celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. Take along a copy of The Oakville Beaver on your next vacation and send it in for publication to Beaver Trails, Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4 or e-mail to editor@oakvillebeaver.com. RIVER CRUISING IS IN River cruises are very much in vogue and it's no wonder - companies such as Uniworld, Trafalgar and Globus offer fantastic packages and itineraries that cover central and eastern Europe, Russia and Asia. In the past, river cruises were often barren adventures on barges with dull itineraries and small cabins. River cruise companies started constructing ships with the North American passenger in mind. They further started to choose very appealing destinations and itineraries to entice new passengers. Now, river cruise vessels are floating boutique hotels offering many of the services and amenities of ocean liners. But the main difference and advantage is size - river cruise ships provide a quieter, more intimate cruising experience. River cruise ships average 160 passengers and a 2 to 1 passenger to staff ratio. The small size allows management to focus on dining options and details. While onboard the ship, passengers can merely turn their heads to see the passing villages, towns and attractions on every bank. AND the calm waters of river cruising is ideal for travellers who suffer sea sickness. Today's modern North American passengers value their comfort above everything else. Tremendous increases in river cruise sales stats year-to-year attest to the fact that affluent baby boomers love the river cruise experience. For more information on river cruise vacations, give us a call! Visit McTavish At: www.mctavishtravel.com TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS Your guide to local travel experts and the best deals to your perfect getaway! Voted Best Travel Agency Best Cruise Company Best Travel Agent Thanks Oakville! Hopedale Shopping Centre 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville Relax... you're with us 221 Lakeshore Road E. wwwhookedoncruising.com (905) 827-1100 fax: (905) 827-4982 e-mail: travel@mctavish.com 905-337-2228