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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, February 4, 2016 | 28 Travel "Connected to your Community" BEAVER TRAILS TO SOUTH AFRICA: The Oakville Beaver travelled with Oakville residents Alison Carriere (holding the newspaper) and partner Isabel Ribau (to Carriere's left) and 14 of their friends on a trip of a lifetime to South Africa. Here they are pictured on a safari weekend at Kapama Game Reserve. BEAVER TRAILS TO CUBA: The Oakville Beaver travelled to Varadero, Cuba with Ewa and Alexandra Trojak. 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 e-mail to editor@oakvillebeaver.com. McTavish Travel Join Our Presentation The World Health Organization (WHO) has deemed clusters of microcephaly and other neurologic disorders, combined with the spread of Zika virus, an international public health emergency. The WHO committee met in Geneva on Monday 01FEB16 and did not find a public health justification on travel or trade to prevent the spread of Zika. However, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended that pregnant women and those considering becoming pregnant discuss their travel plans with their health care provider to assess their risk and consider postponing travel to where Zika virus is circulating in the Americas. Updates and prevention tips from The Public Health Agency of Canada can be found online at: www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/noi=tices-avis-eng.php?id=143 and for the WHO at: www.who.int/csr/don/archive/disease/zika-virus-infection/en/ Silversea Cruises is now offering travellers the choice of either the most exclusive all-inclusive fares available, or cruise-only fares on featured Mediterranean and Africa voyages in 2016. From the monuments of ancient Rome to the golden beaches of Cape Town, Silversea guests can conveniently explore at their own pace with the following all-inclusive package amenities: roundtrip economy air travel and transfers; two-night pre-cruise hotel stay (for Mediterranean sailings); three-night safari (for Africa sailings); free Silver Shore Select excursions; free WiFi. The all-inclusive air, land and sea packages are available for new bookings on a trio of Silver Cloud voyages in Africa and the Indian Ocean, as well as 30 Mediterranean cruises aboard Silver Cloud, Silver Wind and Silver Spirit. They join Silver Shadow Asia cruises, which also offer the all-inclusive package amenities on all sailings in 2016. A business class air upgrade is also available from USD999 for transoceanic flights each way for Mediterranean voyages and from USD2,749 each way for Africa. The new air and land benefits join an array of included amenities such as open-seating gourmet dining; butler service for all suites; champagne, select wines, premium spirits, specialty coffees, bottled water, juices and soft drinks; in-suite bar stocked with guest's preferences; in-suite dining and 24-hour dining service ­ from a formal dinner ordered from The Restaurant and served in-suite, to lighter fare served in attended lounges); lecture and enrichment programs; roundtrip transportation into town (in most ports); onboard gratuities (exclusive of spa treatments) and free WiFi. Call us for details. silversea.com Monograms, the pre-packaged independent vacation company, has announced a worldwide sale of select 2016 holidays.They include the 8-night South America Selection itinerary, regularly priced from CAD2,349, now from CAD1,881 ­ a 20 per cent savings. The itinerary combines three nights in Rio de Janeiro with two nights at Iguassu Falls and wraps up with three nights in Buenos Aires. Monograms holidays on sale at 10 per cent off include the 7-day Rome & Florence (now from CAD1,514): the 9-day Dublin, Belfast & London (from CAD2,405); 13-day Sorrento, Rome, Florence, Venice & Lake Maggiore (from CAD3,426); 13-day London, Paris, Barcelona & Madrid (from CAD3,523); 10-day Budapest, Vienna & Prague (from CAD2,095); 4-day Barcelona Getaway (from CAD888); Brazil, Argentina & Chile (from CAD2,780)15-day Kenya & Tanzania Private Safari (from CAD7,298) and 9-day India's Golden Triangle (from CAD1,348). Book by 29FEB16 to lock in these prices, in Canadian dollars. Monograms does all of the planning, arranging and coordinating needed to create the perfect, independent getaway. Each Monogram's package includes a choice of first rate accommodation, usually with breakfast, all ground transportation between cities, sightseeing at each destination and the invaluable services of Local Hosts to assist with personalized shopping, dining and sightseeing suggestions. As part of the Globus family of brands, Monograms can leverage the buying power of Globus for accommodations and transportation. And, with almost 100 different packages in five continents, there is something for everyone. Call us for reservations. monograms.ca ZIKA VIRUS UPDATES SUNWING AMSTERDAM 2016 Escorted Group Departures · New Ships Great Itineraries · Great Savings Wed. February 17th 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. MONOGRAMS INDEPENDENT TRAVEL 905-338-2077 · 1-800-361-6688 www.bobscruises.com Suite 300, South Oakville Centre · 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville 905.827.1100 travel@mctavish.com www.mctavishtravel.com Ont Reg No 1437985