36 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday March 31, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Spring in the Caribbean T BEAVER TRAILS TO PARIS: Mark Stuart, Jessica Stuart and Laura Strickland took The Oakville Beaver with them on their trip to Paris, Ontario.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. 5 STAR OCEAN LINER DEUTSCHLAND SAILS THE SOUTHEAST $1000 Savings & FREE Shore Excursions December 2007 February 2008 Departures Peter Deilmann Cruises' stunning MS Deutschland, is sailing to Southeast Asia on four special cruises between December 18, 2007 and February 21, 2008. The voyages on this awarding winning 513 passenger ship vary in length from 14 to 19 nights. The first of the four voyages, a 20-night sailing to Southeast Asia starts on December 18, 2007 in Phuket, Thailand with overnight stays in Phuket, Singapore, Bali, Hong Kong, Pare Pare, Sandakan and Puerto Princessa arriving in Hong Kong on January 4, 2008. The second voyage begins in Hong Kong with two nights aboard ship, and then departs January 8 for Haiphong, Vietnam. Guests will visit Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Min City, Phnom Penh and Singapore. The third cruise begins January 22 with two full days in Singapore, calls at Phnom Penh, Da Nang, Hong Kong, the island of Okinawa in Japan and Shanghai and Xiamen in China. The final 14-night voyage begins February 9 with two full days in Hong Kong, visits Da Nang and has overnight stays in Singapore, Phuket and Yangon. The Deutschland offers a traditional cruise experience while recalling the Golden Era of grand ocean travel. Designed in art nouveau and art deco styles, this truly elegant vessel provides the highest level of service with a 2-to-1 ratio of passengers to crew; luxuriously appointed, spacious staterooms with well-designed bathrooms; outdoor and indoor swimming pools, sauna, Turkish bath, a putting green, and the expanded Wellness Spa offering Thalasso therapy. Three elegant restaurants provide outstanding gourmet cuisine options. For more info, give us a call! McTavish Travel, celebrating 35 years of Service Excellence in 2007! he calendar says April is here, and we've had hints of our Canadian Spring, the spring bulbs are poking up, and the weather is lovely, making it hard to think about going to the Caribbean. You should though, especially all you readers who were so shocked at the prices the last two months and you decided to pass. Many people think it's a little late to be heading for the Caribbean but there are some real advantages to going on a spring, and summer holiday. For one thing, it isn't quite as crowded as it is in peak season, which means staff aren't run off their feet. Better yet, prices are lower. I find another advantage is that days are longer just like here. I don't know why I was surprised at this, but the first time I went away in April, May and June, I was shocked. This means you can have a nap during the hot mid-day period, and a swim much later in the day. People who are sensitive to the sun, should look to June holidays. Readers looking for specialty vacations enjoy some advantages, too. And even if you can't take a last minute trip, all the Canadian wholesalers are adding goodies to tempt you. This summer, a holiday in Cuba will include more than stunning beaches, fun day trips and magical music. It will include free golf, thanks to a new offer from Sol Melia Hotels and Sunwing Vacations. Guests staying at the Melia Las Americas will receive two rounds of golf per person, per week. Those choosing the Paradisus Varadero will enjoy one round per week.The rounds are at the nearby Varadero Golf Course, Cuba's only 18 hole, par 72 course. It once hosted a legendary round played by Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. The free golf offer is valid from May 1 to December 1 this year. Both the Paradisus Varadero and the Melia Las Americas merit Sunwing's "gold" rating and feature all meals and drinks--- including 24 hour room serv- Visit McTavish At: www.mctavishtravel.com ice -- as well as an array of water and land sports included. Sunquest's popular Kids Fly Free promotion is back, just in time for summer holiday plans. Applicable on new bookings made between Mar. 23 and Apr. 11, 2007 (or while supplies last), it is valid for travel starting June 1, 2007 and completed by Oct. 31, 2007. The promotion is available on all seven and 14-night stays to select destinations (or three and four-night stays in Nassau), and a maximum of one child flies free when travelling with two full paying adults. The most popular dates and destinations sell-out fast, so if you want to take advantage of this offer, the time to book now. Here's the list of destinations, applicable gateways and hotels to which this promotion applies: Puerto Plata - Toronto · Club Diamond at Bahia Principe San Juan · Riu Bachata · Riu Merengue Punta Cana - Toronto & Montreal · Club Diamond at Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro · Riu Bambu · Riu Taino · Melia Tropical · Sirenis Cocotal Holguin - Toronto · Club Amigo Atlantico · Playa Pesquero Varadero - Toronto · Riu Turquesa · Iberostar Playa Alameda Aruba - Toronto · Holiday Inn Sunspree · Riu Palace Aruba Nassau - Toronto · Riu Paradise Island Jamaica - Toronto · Holiday Inn Sunspree · Riu Ocho Rios · Riu Negril Los Cabos - Toronto · Presidente Intercontinental · Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas Puerto Vallarta - Toronto · Hola Vallarta · Riu Jalisco · Riu Vallarta Cancun/Mayan Riviera Toronto · Riu Cancun · Club Diamond at Gran Bahia Principe Tulum · Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya · Riu Lupita · Riu Tequila. This promotion is not combinable with any other offer (except for bookings made March 23, 2007 for June departures.) It is valid on new bookings only and applicable to groups. Children must be between two and 12 years of age (some exceptions). A specialist in scuba diving Rick Taman says that Nassau is perfect for diving this time of year. The water temperature is good, and visibility is excellent. New research shows that 40 per cent of you love to research your trips on line, so have a look at the specials on the various sites. I found the Royal Decameron Beach Resort, Golf, Spa and Casino in Panama, leaving April 9 and 16, for $649 plus taxes. This is such a great price, it will leave you money for shopping, and Panama is the second best duty-free shopping in the world. -- Sam Ion can be reached at sion10@cogeco.ca Oakville Location: Relax... you're with us 146 Lakeshore Rd. E. 905-842-4999 lakeshore@travelchoice.ca 221 Lakeshore Road E. 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