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39 | Thursday, October 30, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com BEAVER TRAILS TO SOUTH AFRICA: The Oakville Beaver travelled with Cheryl Braganza, left, and Sarah Gardner to Table Mountain National Park in Boulders Bay, South Africa. BEAVER TRAILS TO NEW ENGLAND: The Oakville Beaver travelled with Mairéad Graetsch to Hampton Beach, New Hampshire on a family road trip to New England. BEAVER TRAILS TO FRANCE: The Oakville Beaver travelled with local artist Michele Van Maurik to Cannes, France as the Oakville resident was exhibiting at the Artistes du Monde art show held in Cannes. 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 e-mail to ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com. BEAVER TRAILS TO VIENNA: The Oakville Beaver travelled to Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria with Desiree and Shaelynn James, who were in Europe to celebrate their grandfather's birthday. McTavish Travel GOLD COAST LONG STAY Air Canada Vacations is offering two long stay vacations where guests can enjoy Australia's warm Gold Coast tropical summer in the comfort of their own apartment. Each departure is for 24 days / 21 nights and includes transpacific flights aboard Air Canada ­ Toronto ­ Sydney; domestic flights in Australia; 21-night accommodation in a one-bedroom apartment and airport transfers. There are only two long stay vacations offered: 01FEB15 to 08MAR15 or 01MAY15 to 07JUN15, and two properties are featured: The 3.5-star Surf Regency, ideally located opposite patrolled beaches; two blocks to Cavill Avenue, the heart of Surfer's Paradise ­ an area known for its famous surf beaches, theme parks, shopping, night life and golf courses. Surf Regency facilities include an air-conditioned one-bedroom ocean view apartment; fully-equipped kitchen, washing machine and dryer; barbeque and outdoor entertaining area; heated outdoor pool with spa; rooftop sun deck, spa and sauna. Rates from Toronto are CAD2,784 per person double, plus taxes and fees CAD910. The 4-star Marrakesh Resort Apartments features an air-conditioned one-bedroom garden or ocean view apartment with fully equipped kitchen; washing machine and dryer; open-plan living areas with wide, curved balconies; poolside café/restaurant; heated outdoor pools and spas; and a fully equipped gym. Rates from Toronto are CAD3,220 per person double, plus taxes and fees CAD910. We have special rates on car rentals too! Air Canada Vacations includes free advance seat selection, Aeroplan Miles and an early booking discount of CAD150 per couple for booking at least 90 days in advance. Call us for reservations! vacations.aircanada.com, surfregency.com.au, marrakesh.com.au RIU PALACE ANTILLAS Couples in search of barefoot luxury in the Caribbean have a new option to consider with the opening of the RIU Palace Antillas on celebrated Palm Beach in Aruba.The resort is the island's only all-inclusive property that is reserved for adults. From champagne breakfasts and romantic private beach dinners, the RIU Palace Antillas excels at offering little touches designed to make couples feel ultimately pampered in an incomparable setting. Those looking to unwind can relax by the pool or on the white sand beach or enjoy an indulgent spa treatment; while more active couples can take advantage of a varied program of watersports including windsurfing, kayaking and snorkeling. For a change of pace, guests can use the extensive facilities at the neighbouring RIU Palace Aruba, which offers two additional pools and Jacuzzi, casino and full activity program. Daytime dining at Riu Antillas is casual, with fresh buffets and cooking stations offering customized breakfast and lunch features; while evenings boast more elegant dining options including three à la carte restaurants Krystal whose menu is characterized by contemporary fusion cuisine, the more traditional Malmok steakhouse and the excellent Rimini Italian restaurant. Packages from Toronto to Aruba and the Riu Antillas are offered by Signature Vacations. Call us for reservations. signaturevacations.com Suite 300, South Oakville Centre · 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville 905.827.1100 travel@mctavish.com www.mctavishtravel.com Ont Reg No 1437985