www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday November 17, 2007 - 29 Occidental Hotels & Resorts' flagship property, Royal Hideaway Playacar, an all-inclusive resort on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, has earned the American Automobile Association's (AAA) coveted Five-Diamond Award for the second year in a row. Royal Hideaway Playacar was the first adults-only all-inclusive resort in the world to earn this distinction in October 2006, and continues to set precedents for quality, comfort and service. In addition to AAA, Travel + Leisure has also recognized the Royal Hideaway Playacar, ranking its spa the third best of all hotel spas in Mexico, Central and South America in its October 2007 issue. Royal Hideaway is ranked in the Top 100 of all AAA-reviewed resorts. Ideally situated on 13 lush acres of Mexico's Riviera Maya, just 45 minutes from the Cancun International Airport, the resort is the definitive standard for all-inclusive luxury. Dedicated to the most discerning traveler, Royal Hideaway Playacar welcomes guests to experience the finest in luxury accommodations including a private villa concierge, a full service spa, six gourmet à-la-carte restaurants, numerous lounges, unlimited water sports, exciting land activities and tours deep into the Yucatan Peninsula. For more information on the hotel, visit royalhideaway.com and for rates and availability call McTavish Travel. ROYAL HIDEAWAY PLAYACAR'S AAA FIVE-DIAMOND AWARD PRINCESS AND CUNARD IN USD Princess Cruises and Cunard Lines have announced that Canadian travel agents now have the choice of booking Canadian clients in either Canadian or U.S. Dollars. Previously, the country of residence determined in which currency the cruises could be purchased and the Canadian Dollar pricing by both cruise lines did not reflect the current exchange rate. Currently, using the cruise lines' rates in U.S. Dollars converted to Canadian Dollars provides the best financial option for our clients. Why not use the savings for a cabin upgrade? Call us for special rates and availability. This new feature applies to new Princess Cruises and Cunard Lines reservations only. Visit McTavish At: www.mctavishtravel.com BEAVER TRAILS TO THE PHILIPPINES: The Stachowski family took The Oakville Beaver with them on a holiday to The Philippines. Pictured here are stepdaughter China Serrano, Skye, Yvonne and Peter in Santa, Ilocos Sur, about 400 kilometers from Manila. Take along a copy of The Oakville Beaver on your next vacation and send it in for publication to Beaver Trails, Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4 or e-mail to editor@oakvillebeaver.com. GO DUTCH 8 DAY DUTCH DREAMS RIVER CRUISE aboard River Ambassador Uniworld River Cruises - from $1,403.00 to $2583.00 US Funds PORTS OF CALL: Amsterdam, Volendam, Enkhuizen, Kampen, Zutphen, Nijmegen, Schoonhoven, Kinderdijk, Rotterdam, Amsterdam Gina Cheng CRUISE INCLUDES: · 7 nights cruise accommodation · All taxes, port charges and fees · Transfers · All meals · Wine with dinner and bottled water in stateroom · Shore excursions fully hosted by English speaking guides · Onboard entertainment and lectures SPECIAL EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS Save US$150.00 per person if booked by November 30, 2007 *from price reflects March 30, 2008 sailing and to price reflects April 20, 27 & May 04 2008 sailing BEAVER TRAILS TO THE COSTA RICA: Sam and Emily Jager took The Oakville Beaver to Costa Rica where they had a wonderful time spotting all kinds of wildlife (toucans, scarlet macaws, snakes and monkeys). They are pictured here on the on the black sands of Playa Pan Dulce in Puerto Jimenez on the south Pacific side of Costa Rica. Take along a copy of The Oakville Beaver on your next vacation and send it in for publication to Beaver Trails, Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4 or e-mail to editor@oakvillebeaver.com. Oakville Town Centre I 300 North Service Road, W. Oakville 905.849.0333 www.totaltravel-oakville.com Ont Reg No 2766538 Ont Reg No 2766538 Relax... you're with us Oakville Town Centre I 300 North Service Road, W. Oakville 905.849.0333 www.totaltravel-oakville.com 221 Lakeshore Road E. Voted Best Travel Agency Best Cruise Company Best Travel Agent Thanks Oakville! Hopedale Shopping Centre 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville 905-337-2228 www.hookedoncruising.com (905) 827-1100 fax: (905) 827-4982 e-mail: travel@mctavish.com