www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, May 19, 2016 | 42 #beavertrails BEAVER TRAILS TO MAYAN RIVIERA: The Oakville Beaver travelled with Hannah and Patrick Dickey to the Mayan Riviera. "Connected to your Community" Irish Tour 2016 Information Night Tuesday May 24, 2016 @ 7:00 pm King 's Arms Pub, 323 Church Street, Oakville " Ireland: Crossroads of Art and Design" BEAVER TRAILS ON THE HIGH SEAS: The Oakville Beaver travelled with 52 members of the Oakwood Bridge Club, led by club owners Darlene Scott and Mike Kammermayer, all of whom braved the swells of the Atlantic Ocean to play bridge aboard the Norwegian Epic. The group travelled from Barcelona to the Canary Islands and back in late March. In spite of the rocking on the ship, several local players won Masterpoints. The Oakwood Bridge Club meets Monday afternoons at Oakville Arena at 12:30 p.m. There is a free lesson from 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Take along a copy of the Oakville Beaver on your next vacation and send it in for publication to Beaver Trails, Oakville Beaver, 5046 Mainway, Unit 2, Burlington, ON, L7L 5Z1 or email to ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com. This unique trip is designed to be a friendly and personal tour for travelers 18+. Our small group (8 people) will get a true taste of Irish hospitality, culture, food and fun at local family restaurants and boutique hotels/ B&B's. You will have lots to see and do, howe ver, your schedule will be relaxed and flexible as w e t rav e l i n s m a l l , c o m fo r t a b l e va n s . T h i s i s a n e x p e r i e n c e , n o t j u s t a h o l i d ay ! rsvp: 416-201-2412 maureen@ealaiontours.com www.ealaiontours.com McTavish Travel Following the swift sell-out of their ground-breaking 2016 Northwest Passage expedition-style cruise, Crystal Cruises, `The World's Most Awarded Cruise Line' has announced that Crystal Serenity will transit the fabled waterway in 2017. A fascinating route far north of the Arctic Circle, the Northwest Passage has captured the imaginations of the world's most intrepid explorers for centuries and with Crystal's 2016 transit, the luxury line will become the first in history to embark on this iconic voyage. The second expedition-style adventure travels from Seward, Alaska to New York, NY, 15AUG17 to 17SZEP17. Book by 30JUN16 for best savings. Call us for details. crystalcruises.com Porter has updated their baggage choices due to passengers attempting to carry-on too much baggage. All carry-on bags are free to take onboard as long as they meet Porter's standards of 22" X 9" X 16" and weigh less than 9 kg. This carry-on allowance is in addition to one personal item, such as a purse or laptop. Bags that don't meet the regulatory size requirements will be checked at the boarding gate with fees starting at $47.50. The fee for checked baggage on Porter depends on when it is paid. Click and pay online starting at $27.50, or pay at the check-in counter at $37.50. Porter only accepts debit or credit payments at check-in or at the gate. flyporter.com Holland America Line has announced the 144th Anniversary Sale featuring cruises to a multitude of destinations Europe, Australia & Pacific, Canada & New England, Panama Canal, Caribbean, South America, Hawaii & Tahiti, Asia and Mexico. Take advantage of special low Anniversary Sale Fares, plus (per stateroom) Free US100 Beverage Card; Free Gratuities (Hotel Service Charges); Free or Reduced fares for Friends & Kids (sharing stateroom with 2 adults - Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses are additional); 200 Free Internet Minutes and up to USD500 Free Onboard Spending Money for Suites (7-9 day voyages USD300, 10-14 day voyages USD400, 15+ day voyages USD500). Sale fares are in effect until 01JUN16. Call us for Holland America reservations. hollandamerica.com/anniversarysale Premium Canadian railway Rocky Mountaineer is offering a `Free Hotel Offer' that allows guests to extend their trip with an extra night in Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria or Calgary. Available for bookings made by 24JUN16, the offer applies to qualifying vacation packages of four nights or more in GoldLeaf Deluxe, GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf service. One of the many eligible vacations is `Coastal Passage Canadian Rockies Highlight'. The seven-night journey connects Seattle to the Canadian Rockies with a stopover in Vancouver, and includes activities in each destination. Guests will continue the journey through the Rockies with overnight stays in Lake Louise, Banff and Calgary. Call us for Rocky Mountaineer vacations. rockymountaineer.com 2017 NORTHWEST PASSAGE FLYING ON PORTER? HOLLAND AMERICA ANNIVERSARY SALE FREE HOTEL WITH ROCKY MOUNTAINEER Start planning your summer adventures with travel deals on hotels, vacation rentals, tours and more! Visit www.TravelAlerts.ca/YPA Suite 300, South Oakville Centre · 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville 905.827.1100 travel@mctavish.com www.mctavishtravel.com Ont Reg No 1437985