Travel Oakville Beaver 27 · Thursday, September 13, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com in Brussels, Belgium during a trip from France to the Netherlands. 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 Road, Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4 or e-mail to editor@oakvillebeaver.com. Beaver trails to EUROPE: Takanori, Yuri, and Yuna Makihara went to Manneken Pis Beaver trails to BUDAPEST: Oakville Beaver carrier Roland Filler took his favourite newspaper to Hungary for a five-week vacation where he visited the statue of King Istvan I in Budapest. UPSTAIRS CHILEAN WINE COUNTRY (281) It is almost Spring in South America, and time to explore the best of South American Wine Country during Gateways International's 14-day tour through Chile and Argentina. The journey begins with 2-nights in the vibrant Chilean city of Santiago, then by coach to beautiful accommodations at La Casona at the Matetic Vineyards, a boutique winery in the Casablanca Valley of Chile with a full presentation of the Rosario Valley by specialized guide at El Emporio. Fly to Mendoza, then tour the Luján-Maipú region of Mendoza, home to many of the nation's top wineries staying at the charming Club Tapiz, located on an estate built in 1890 and surrounded by 22 acres of vineyards. The tour ends in beautiful Buenos Aires where you will enjoy a private half-day city tour , an authentic Tango show and dinner at one of the city's most renowned clubs, as well as some free time to explore the city Bohemian boutiques, European-inspired gardens and elegant, affordable restaurants. The tour includes roundtrip air from Toronto on LAN; welcome assistance on arrival and departure; private transfers and porterage between airports and hotels; 10-nights accommodations: 2-nights in Santiago de Chile; 2 nights in the Casablanca Valley, Chile; 3-nights in Mendoza, Argentina and 3-nights in Buenos Aires, Argentina; private city tours of Santiago and Buenos Aires; full-day wine tasting at 3 wineries in the Luján-Maipú region of Mendoza; authentic Tango show and dinner in Buenos Aires; Continental breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners; hotel taxes and service charges. Sample pricing: departures between 01 OCT 12 and 28 FEB 13, First Class hotels CAD 4,486 per person double, air taxes additional. Upgrade for Deluxe hotels CAD 920.Call us for more details. www.gateways-international.com WE'VE MOVED TS TO THE SPICE ISLAND Transat Holidays now offers Grenada as a new destination from Toronto. Known as the Spice Island, Grenada boasts natural beaches, lush jungles and historic forts. For a limited time travellers can save up to $560 per couple at the 3.5-star Grenadian by Rex Resorts. This grand, Palladian-style resort is conveniently located on two white-sand beaches one for water sports and the other for swimming, snorkelling or sunbathing. Other properties offered include 3-star Coyaba Beach Resort, 4.5-star La Source, 4-star Grenada Grand Beach Resort and 5-star Spice Island Beach Resort. Transat's Toronto-St. George, Grenada flights will operate Mondays, between 24 DEC 12 and 15 APR 13. www.transatholidays.com Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., Oakville t ravel@mctavishtravel.com OR visit www.mctavishtravel.com McTavish Travel · 905.827.1100 Ont Reg No 1437985 Call us for reservations!