www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, June 14, 2012 · 18 Travel Oakville Beaver Beaver trails to DUBLIN: Twins Vanessa and Julia Silano took The Oakville Beaver to Dublin to represent the 2011 World Irish Dance Championships. The newspaper sported a frontpage photo of Shannon Holmes, their yoga instructor from Prana Wellness Studio. Beaver trails to bahamas: Tanya and James Brown took The Oakville Beaver to the Atlantis hotel in Nassau, Bahamas during a Caribbean cruise to St. Thomas, Antigua, Tortola, and Nassau. 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 Road, Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4 or e-mail to editor@ oakvillebeaver.com. UPSTAIRS From July to October, humpback whales teem in the waters off the Austral's island of Rurutu, delighting divers with their graceful antics and haunting songs. The deluxe m/s Paul Gauguin pays a visit to this special sanctuary on a unique itinerary that also features the idyllic Society Islands. Further enhancing this experience are two onboard guest hosts Dr. Bruce Mate, who will enrich guest's understanding of the humpbacks with his expertise during the visit to Rurutu. And Paul Gauguin Cruises' own chairman Richard Bailey. Don't miss this unique opportunity to pay a rare visit to one of the world's prime locations for viewing humpback whales. There is only one departure in 2012 for The Australs & Society Islands 01SEP12 for 11 nights. Sample fares Category F, Porthole Stateroom USD5,297 plus Port Charges USD161.00 offers extraordinary savings as the cruise is all-inclusive, plus free round trip air from Los Angeles is included. One departure only reserve today! www.pgcruises.com WE'VE MOVED AUSTRALS & SOCIETY ISLANDS Contiki, specialists in small group adventures for 18-35s, has launched its new Latin America brochure for 2012-14. The brochure features more departure dates and inclusions, as well as a number of new accommodations and special stays. On the 12-day Costa Rica Unplugged, travellers uncover the natural beauty of the country from jungles and rainforests to volcanoes and incredible beaches. The tour begins and ends in San Jose, stopping off at Costa Rica's most magical spots in between with two of Contiki's exclusive special stays. In Tortuguero, guests will crash at the Jungle Lodge, a rainforest eco-tourism lodge located in the Tortuguero National Park. For the next night spent in Sarapiqui, Contiki travellers sleep at the Rainforest Lodge where they will take a night walk through the jungle before feasting on Costa Rican BBQ. The new 11-day Galapagos and Ecuador trip, expected to be the brochure's most popular tour, begins 20JAN13 and features many inclusions as well as flights between Quito and the Galapagos. Guests looking to travel by 31DEC13 can save $200 on any of Contiki's Latin American Tours 10-days or longer by booking by 24JUN12. A perfect grad gift! www.contiki.com CONTIKI LATIN AMERICA EvEnt OrganizEr Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., Oakville t ravel@mctavishtravel.com OR visit www.mctavishtravel.com McTavish Travel · 905.827.1100 Ont Reg No 1437985 Call us for reservations! Sheridan College, trafalgar road Campus June 22-24, 2012 FREE ADMISSION Ribbers Musical Acts Kid's Activities Crafters & Vendors Lots of parking & great transit MOrE dEtailS: www.oakvillefamilyribfest.com