www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday June 30, 2007 - 19 G.A.P OFFERS TAILOR-MADE INDEPENDENT TOURS Beginning in September 2007, G.A.P Adventures will offer new independent and tailor-made products with a focus on Peru, Costa Rica, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. The independent tours will range from short extensions to full tours and the services and accommodations will vary with each trip. McTavish Travel can tailor these tours by piecing independent components together. New tour packages will include standard, superior and deluxe class options. This provides even more products for those who are looking for independent adventures in worldwide destinations. G.A.P Adventures will use its market leading knowledge in the adventure travel industry with assistance from local operations and offices around the world to support this product. G.A.P Adventures is a world leader in the adventure industry, offering unique small group adventures, safaris and expeditions on all seven continents with a focus on culture, nature and active travel to more than 60,000 travellers annually. G.A.P's unique and varied styles of award-winning trips are ideal for people with a sense of adventure - who want to travel off the beaten path, immerse themselves in the local culture and environment and experience the real world in a sustainable manner. G.A.P Adventures is also the proud owner of the legendary polar expedition ship the M/S Explorer. For more information call our office or visit www.gapadventures.com BEAVER TRAILS TO PANAMA: Gordon and Rollande Jones took a 10-day cruise to the Panama Canal with their daughter Donna and The Oakville Beaver.They are pictured here with Panama City in the background. 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. Visit McTavish At: www.mctavishtravel.com Imagine yourself basking in the luxurious vacation villa of your choice: perhaps situated on a famous sugar-sand beach or within sight of a great European castle or cathedral, or close to the beat of a vibrant capital city. Our Ensemble Villas & Vacation Homes offers the perfect serene hideaway. This collection of sumptuous properties from around the world has been carefully researched, paying Gina Cheng attention to every detail to ensure your comfort and privacy. After a day of exploration in a nearby village, an evening taking in local entertainment or an afternoon of basking in the sun, your villa is the ideal home based to regroup and relax. With so many benefits and amenities, Ensemble Villas and Vacation Homes offer the same quality standard as hotels, often at a much lower price. Our Exclusive Concierge will offer enhancement services, such as private tours or reservations at top restaurants, designed to make your stay even more memorable. Call us today to learn more about these exclusive villas. Don't just see the world, experience it (Book now to receive a 100 minute prepaid international phone card.) Oakville Town Centre I 300 North Service Road, W. Oakville 905.849.0333 www.totaltravel-oakville.com BEAVER TRAILS TO THE MALDIVES: Sandra and Roy burrows took The Oakville Beaver with them to the Maldives in the Indian Ocean. The islands rely on the Canadian-built Sea Otter float plane (in the background) for local transportation. BEAVER TRAILS TO THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS: Dan and Joanne Eudy enjoy reading The Oakville Beaver in the water of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean. Ont Reg No 2766538 Ont Reg No 2766538 Relax... you're with us 221 Lakeshore Road E. 905-337-2228 www.hookedoncruising.com Oakville Town Centre I 300 North Service Road, W. Oakville 905.849.0333 www.totaltravel-oakville.com Voted Best Travel Agency Best Cruise Company Best Travel Agent Thanks Oakville! Hopedale Shopping Centre 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville oakville@selloffvacations.com 146 Lakeshore Road, East Oakville, On L6J 1H4 (905) 827-1100 fax: (905) 827-4982 e-mail: travel@mctavish.com 905-842-4999