Travel 19 | Thursday, August 28, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com "Connected to your Community" BEAVER TRAILS TO HAWAII: The Oakville Beaver travelled to Hawaii with Amanda, Nicholas, Gabriella and Andy Byj, who enjoyed stargazing at the Canada France 3.6-metre optical/infrared telescope atop the Mauuna Kea volcano. BEAVER TRAILS TO SWITZERLAND: The Oakville Beaver travelled to the village of Lauterbrunnen, close to Grinderwald, in the Swiss Alps, with June and Malcom Surycz. Please join us for a fun afternoon as Maritime Travel Presents Sandals & Beaches Resorts. You are Invited! THE BEAVER TRAILS TO LONDON: The Oakville Beaver travelled to London, England with Sebastian and Gabby D'Amico, who also travelled to Paris, France during their summer holiday. 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 Windstar Cruises' recent acquisition from Seabourn of the 212-passenger Star Pride is just the start of a major expansion for the cruise line. In 2013, Windstar was ready to expand its fleet for the first time in 16 years and wanted to add motorized yachts that would have more comfort for guests, a higher speed capacity and greater itinerary reach than the company's signature sailing ships. At the same time, Seabourn who launched larger ships in 2009, wanted to make its fleet consistent. Seabourn sold its three smaller ships to Windstar and ordered a new larger vessel - a win-win deal for both cruise lines. The acquisition of the three Seabourn vessels doubles the size of Windstar's fleet. Star Pride, formerly Seabourn Pride launched in May 2014, Star Breeze, which is now sailing as Seabourn Spirit, and Star Legend, now sailing as Seabourn Legend, will set sail under the Windstar banner starting in May 2015. Star Pride has undergone an extensive renovation by the same company that refurbished Windstar's three sailing ships: the 148-passenger Wind Star and Wind Spirit, and the 312-passenger Wind Surf. As a result the décor and approach is consistent across all four vessels. Star Pride features Windstar's hallmark service and its focus on unusual ports of call. Accommodations on Star Pride are larger than on the sailing yachts with standard suites at 277 square feet, featuring sleeping and sitting areas and a coffee table that can be raised for dining in-suite. There are French balconies on 36 suites, and all accommodations have walk-in closets and elegant bathrooms. Private balconies are a feature of the four Owner's Suites (now called Destination Suites), and the two Classic Suites. LUXURY LUXURY INCLUDED VACATION VACATION As the world's only Luxury Included® Resorts for two people in love, Sandals thoughtfully includes every conceivable luxury and adventure. Sun-kissed beaches and every imaginable sport, from scuba to golf. True gourmet dining and the Caribbean's most sumptuous suites, some even with butler service. It's all included, at the resorts made for love...Sandals, voted World's Best. WINDSTAR FLEET EXPANSION Cruise roundtrip from Singapore through the fascinating kaleidoscope of culture that make Malaysia and Thailand sparkle with excitement aboard Star Pride on Windstar's new "Singapore & Malay Peninsula" voyage, recognized by Fodors as one of the 10 Best New Cruise Itineraries for 2014 and for a limited time receive a free hot air balloon ride in Bagan. Rates for the 14-day cruise start at USD5,999 per person double plus taxes and fees based on 12DEC14 departure. Rates include a Windstar Exclusive Private Event, all meals in all venues, non-alcoholic beverages including specialty tea and coffee drinks, beautifully appointed ocean view suite, plush bathrobes and slippers, fresh flowers and fruit in suites, spectacular onboard deck barbeque, 24-hour room service, fully equipped watersports platform, use of all water sports equipment, access to the Open Bridge, Champagne Welcome Reception and a beautiful Sail Away from every port. "Jewels of the Windward Islands" is a 7-day Barbados roundtrip sailing aboard the sleek 4-masted, 148-passenger Wind Star. Sail from the rugged natural beauty of St. Lucia to little-known isles that are off the tourist radar - colourful Bequia and Mayreau in St. Vincent & the Grenadines and the open-air markets of exotic St. George's. All staterooms have ocean views, queen beds, flat-screen TV with DVD player and a Bose SoundDock. Sample fares are from USD1,799 per person double plus taxes and fees for 29NOV, 06DEC and 13DEC14 departures. Contact us for fares and schedules on all Windstar sailing cruises and motorized yacht cruises. windstarcruises.com EXCLUSIVE OFFER For attending our event Book your Sandals Luxury Included® Vacation within 14 days of the show to receive an exclusive $250 Spa Credit to use during your trip. Certain conditions apply. Date: Sat. Sept. 6 from 11am - 12:30pm Venue: Maritime Travel Office, Dorval Crossing West, 300 North Service Rd. West RSVP by Wed. Sept. 3rd at 905.849.0333 refreshments will be served Suite 300, South Oakville Centre · 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville 905.827.1100 travel@mctavish.com www.mctavishtravel.com Amenities vary by resort and conditions may apply. Unique Vacations, Inc., is the worldwide representative for Sandals Resorts. Ont Reg No 1437985 Jamaica · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Lucia · Grenada · Barbados