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Travel 55 | Thursday, December 25, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com "Connected to your Community" BEAVER TRAILS TO MEXICO: The Oakville Beaver travelled to Riviera Maya to a wedding at the Hotel Barcelo Riviera Maya. Oakville residents, pictured from left, are: Sergio Lujan, Irasema Lujan, Pedro Alfonzo, Dhiana Alfonzo holding the newspaper, Ana Mercedes Algernon, Carolina Weishaar, Aimara Toledo, Richard Toledo, Rosalina Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez, Juan Carlos Algernon and Pablo Weishaar. BEAVER TRAILS TO NORTH CAROLINA: The Oakville Beaver travelled with Cary, Montana, Alexandra and Ela Landegger to North Carolina at the end of the Appalachian Trail. 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. McTavish Travel SECRETS PLAYA MUJERES AMResorts has officially opened the doors to its 36th resort: Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort. This is the 13th Secrets Resort, but AMResorts also operates adults-only and family resorts branded as Dreams, Zoëtry, Breathless, and Sunscape in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Set along an intimate, white sand beach, the 424-suite Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort offers adults an Unlimited-Luxury escape in a secluded location. Located just 10 minutes north of Cancun, the resort is situated on 3.7 kilometers of gated beachfront property on the Yucatan Peninsula. The resort will feature access to Playa Mujeres Golf Club, Greg Norman's 7,218 yard golf course. Signature amenities include: elegant, all-suite accommodations; 24-hour room and concierge services; gourmet dining at nine on-site restaurants; unlimited premium drinks at seven bars and lounges; complimentary mini-bar refreshed daily; day and nighttime activities and entertainment; Secrets Spa by Pevonia; complimentary green fees; free WiFi and international calling and dedicated on-site wedding coordinators. We have packages with Air Canada Vacations and Sunwing ­ call us for details. vacationsaircanada.com sunwing.ca AVALON WATERWAYS SAVINGS BEAVER TRAILS TO NORWAY: The Oakville Beaver travelled with Roger Halfacre as he escorted a group of students in the Tourism and Travel program at Sheridan College in Oakville to Norway. They travelled on the Hurtigruten ship the MS Kong Harald from Bergen to Kirkenes and did a group photo with the Oakville Beaver a couple of days after they crossed the Arctic Circle. The photo was taken in Kjøllefjord, Norway. Many Canadians are dreaming about next year's holidays, and if those dreams include a leisurely river cruise, Avalon Waterways have some fabulous offers! Avalon will operate 30 different itineraries throughout Europe in 2015 on its fleet of modern, chic river ships. Avalon has put select departures on sale with discounts ranging from CAD150 to CAD1,000 per person. Solo travellers will be glad to know that Avalon has waived the Single Supplement on many cruises ­ why not travel with a friend and enjoy the privacy of a private stateroom? Or, book any European cruise with Avalon on an air-inclusive basis and receive a CAD250 credit on the flight. Simply book and deposit by 27JAN15 to enjoy any of these savings. Sample itineraries on sale include: CAD1,000 savings per person ­ Tulip Time Cruise, 8-days, 30APR, 01MAY15; Austrian Highlights & Bavaria, 9-days, Munich to Vienna, 09APR15; CAD500 savings per person ­ Magnificent Europe, 15-days, 19MAY, 19JUN, 25AUG, 08SEP15; Canals, Vineyards & Paris, 10-days, 23APR, 25JUL, 23OCT15. Avalon Waterways, which operates the youngest fleet of ships in Europe ­ with an average of just over 3 years ­ is known for its Suite Ships, which feature wall-to-wall panoramic windows which open over two meters to enjoy the sights and sounds of Europe. Avalon offers a choice of shore excursions at each port of call as well as informative port talks on board. Call us for 2015 Avalon Waterways river cruises. avalonwaterways.ca Suite 300, South Oakville Centre · 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville 905.827.1100 travel@mctavish.com www.mctavishtravel.com Ont Reg No 1437985