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Travel 37 | Thursday, May 1, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com BEAVER TRAILS TO GEORGIA: The Oakville Beaver travelled with Frances and Neil, Ashley and Elliott Maizen to visit Tybee Island, Georgia. BEAVER TRAILS TO MEXICO: The Oakville Beaver travelled with Beaver carrier Jenna Mayer and her friend, Paress Poulis, both Grade 5 students at Pinegrove Public School, to Cancun, Mexico. Take along a copy of the Oakville Beaver on your next vacation and send it in for publication to Beaver Trails, Oakville Beaver, 5040 Mainway, Burlington ON L7L 7G5 or email to ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com. Aeroplan's exclusive online marketplace partnership with SHOP .CA A new partnership between coalition loyalty program Aeroplan and e-Commerce site SHOP .CA will see Aeroplan members earn rewards for shopping at the online marketplace. In release issued May 1, officials with Aeroplan and SHOP .CA said the strategic alliance between the companies would enable Aeroplan members to earn Aeroplan Miles on every purchase they make, with free shipping and returns across 28 product categories including electronics, sporting equipment, home furnishings and more. Members can shop online and earn one Aeroplan Mile for every dollar spent. Distinction members will earn two Aeroplan Miles for every dollar on purchases made at SHOP .CA. Aeroplan Miles can be redeemed for travel, merchandise, gift cards and more. In celebration of the partnership launch officials said, Aeroplan Members will earn 15 bonus miles for every dollar spent and Distinction members can earn 16 bonus miles for every dollar spent for their first purchase on SHOP . CA until May 16. "We are thrilled to join forces with SHOP .CA to bring unique and exclusive benefits to our members. The team at SHOP .CA has proven that they are here for the long-term and are the perfect partner for us to further strengthen our presence in an online marketplace space in Canada," said Kevin O'Brien, Chief Commercial Officer, Aeroplan. "Our desire to give optimal value to Aeroplan Members aligns perfectly with SHOP .CA's ability to provide a world class shopping experience for their customers. Through SHOP .CA, Aeroplan Members will have access to thousands of brands that they can now earn miles on, including TAGHeuer, Samsung, TUMI, Bosch, Calloway, Steve Madden and Bugaboo." SHOP .CA officials said the alliance is unprecedented. "Never before have so many Canadians had the opportunity to take advantage of Canada's most valuable loyalty program through an online shopping experience with as much product selection as SHOP .CA," said Drew Green, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of SHOP .CA. "Aeroplan Members will be able to have one source for all their online shopping needs and will receive exclusive benefits few other programs can match. " In addition, Aeroplan Members will be able to redeem Aeroplan Miles for SHOP .CA gift cards on www.aeroplan.com. For information, visit www. aeroplan.com or www.SHOP .ca. McTavish Travel TRAFALGAR'S THAILAND Trafalgar has added the 11-day Secrets of Thailand tour to their At Leisure collection.A culture-packed trip through the country's bustling cities and peaceful countryside, Secrets of Thailand starts and ends in metropolitan Bangkok, with additional nights in Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Although this is an At Leisure trip that allows guests plenty of time for individual exploration, Secrets of Thailand also features many "incredible inclusions" for guests to immerse themselves in the Thai culture ­ a day trip to Ban Mae Kampong for a Be My Guest lunch at a home to learn about the community's culture while enjoying traditional Thai fare, a Thai massage on the grounds of Wat Pho Temple in Bangkok and a train ride on the bridge that crosses the River Kwai. Another Thailand option from Trafalgar is the 15-day Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia tour. Beginning in Hanoi and ending in Siem Reap, the tour visits Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as day trips to Angkor Wat and the Mekong Delta. A Trafalgar Insider highlight of this trip is a night aboard a traditional Vietnamese Junk in Halong Bay! Travellers immerse themselves in the cultures of Thailand and Viet Nam with visits to the Ankor Wat complex and the Cu Chi Tunnels of the former Viet Cong in Ho Chi Minh City. Other highlights include an herbal foot massage in Tra Que village and a special Be My Guest lunch of fresh food at a local family's herb farm in Hoi An. Call us for details. trafalgar.com DOURO RIVER CRUISE Air Canada Vacations has teamed up with AMA Waterways on 4 Douro River Cruises in Portugal, inclusive of air from Toronto. The journey begins with 3-nights in Portugal's capital, Lisbon, before beginning the cruise down the Douro River, with its dramatic gorges, lush vineyards and tranquil fishing villages. The cruise begins in Porto and continues to the ancient and picturesque city of Lamego and visits Salamanca, Spain, a UNESCO World heritage Site, as well as the beautiful inland countryside and the palace and gardens of Mateus. The departure dates are: 21JUN, 12JUL, 19JUL and 16AUG14; and the package includes: round-trip air to Lisbon aboard Air Canada rouge; transfers on arrival in Lisbon; 2-nights accommodations at the Lisbon Tiara Park Atlantic Hotel including daily breakfast; half-day excursion to Serra de Sintra, a lovely mountain village and summer residence of the Royal Family; coach transfer via Fatima to the AMA Vida in Porto; 7-night deluxe cruise in an outside stateroom along the Douro River sailing roundtrip from Porto; all meals including wine and beer with lunch and dinner during the cruise; transfer from the ship to Porto Airport; flight from Porto to Lisbon; taxes and fees. Sample fares: Category E Outside 21JUN14 CAD3,662; 12JUL14 CAD3,717; 19JUL14 CAD3,793 per person double. Other cabin categories are available including suites with balcony. Call us for reservations. vacations.aircanada. com, amawaterways.com Galapagos Islands Thursday May 15th 2:00 - 4:00 pm Monte Carlo Inn 374 South Service Road E. Oakville, ON Refreshments will be served Call to R.S.V.P. Join Our Presentation Suite 300, South Oakville Centre · 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville 905.827.1100 travel@mctavish.com www.mctavishtravel.com 905-338-2077 · 1-800-361-6688 Ont Reg No 1437985 www.bobscruises.com