14 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday April 5, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com SAVE ON GLOBUS, MONOGRAMS AND AVALON WATERWAYS Travellers can see more and save more while on a Globus, Monograms or Avalon Waterways South and Central America vacation. Couples can save $400 ($200 per person) on the air-inclusive price of 2008 Globus and Monograms South & Central America programs. Globus itineraries include the 10-day South America Escape that explores the bustling cities of Brazil and Argentina, and the 15-day Patagonian Adventure Journey to the End of the World tour. Monograms, (independent exploration aided by expert hosts) offers such itineraries as the 8-day Galapagos Highlights that combines guided city sightseeing in Quito with a 5-day tour of the Galapagos Islands. Avalon Waterways is offering savings of $400 per couple ($200 per person) on the air-inclusive price of a Galapagos Islands small-ship cruise. Sailings include the 11-day Equador and the Galapagos vacation and the 15-day Discover the Galapagos and Peru cruise. All bookings must be made by 31MAY08 for travel by 31DEC08 and apply to air-inclusive programs. Find more information on www.globusandcosmos.com or give us a call. Muskoka a year-round tourist destination Muskoka is a four-season destination, and each one of those seasons has its own charms. Now we're into the shoulder season, which means you'll be able to enjoy the sounds of silence, with great prices and no crowds. Most people forget about this destination between Easter and May 24, and then again until the summer season of July and August. You shouldn't. Mother Nature doesn't work on dates, particularly this year. There is nothing more stunning than a clear blue sky, with the sun shinning down on white snow, and frozen lakes. You still have a chance to play in the more than 5.5 Muskoka has a number of towns and villages, all with their own flavour. There are more choices to stay than ever before. Choose a luxurious hotel, a cottage resort, a pretty B&B, a modest motel, or a self catering cottage. We started in Bracebridge, and our home was the Inn at the Falls. This restored Victorian Inn overlooking the Muskoka River is tucked away on a quiet street, just a short walk from the historic downtown. Each of the 42 rooms and suites reflects its Victorian past. Some have jacuzzis, and/or a fireplace. The included buffet breakfast was delicious. YHI SPA WELLNESS CENTRE Gran Meliá Cancun has introduced a new state-of-the-art gym to provide guests the opportunity to stay fit and holistically balanced while visiting one of the most sought-after beach destinations in the world. The Yhi Spa Wellness Center becomes a part of the resort's unique spa concept, Yhi Spa, a Leading Spa of the World. Featuring two distinct areas, the wellness centre offers a variety of fitness activities and equipment catering to all workout styles and preferences, including yoga or a Tai Chi lesson. The expansive gym area includes a mixture of cardio and strength equipment with treadmills, stair climbers, stationary bikes, strength machines and free weights. The center becomes the third component of the Yhi Spa at Gran Meliá Cancun, which also includes a water ritual centre and a relaxation centre. All-inclusive packages to Gran Meliá Cancun are offered through Air Canada Vacations, Air Transat Holidays, Sunwing Vacations and Conquest Vacations. Call us for rates and availability. Visit McTavish At: www.mctavishtravel.com meters of snow that fell this winter. Snowshoe, cross country ski, slide down the hills, or just take a hike down quiet cottage roads, and on the frozen lakes. See Muskoka page 15 Glorious Greece. Breathtaking moments that will last forever. Greece is a vision of mythical glory and inescapable natural beauty, as pure and timeless as your wedding vows. Here, you will roam terrains marked with the passing of the ages and the relics of empire surrounded by the ancient translucence of the Aegean. Make your honeymoon as immortal as the Acropolis. Transat Holidays' Glorious Greece program offers: airfares, packages including airfare and accommodation, à la carte accommodation and island cruise & coach tour itineraries. Contact Total Travel now for an unforgettable honeymoon in Greece! 905-849-0333 Oakville Town Centre I 300 North Service Road, W.Oakville www.totaltravel-oakville.com Ont Reg No 2766538 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. (905) 827-1100 fax: (905) 827-4982 e-mail: travel@mctavish.com 905-337-2228 www.hookedoncruising.com Oakville Town Centre I 300 North Service Road, W. Oakville 905.849.0333 www.totaltravel-oakville.com Ont Reg No 2766538