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Suttles Seawinds, which is celeâ€" brating its 20th anniversary this year, has introduced a Fall/Winter 1993/1994 collection which is truly spectacular. The three most popular sevenâ€"night cruises in the Caribbean are known as the Eastern, Western, and Southern itineraries. Last week, we reviewed the shore excursions offered on the Eastern itinerary portsâ€"ofâ€"call. This week, let‘s look at the Western itinerary. From your Florida port of departure (Miami, Tampa or Ft. Lauderdale), your oneâ€"week cruise will visit Playa del Carmen and Cozumel in Mexico, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica (Ocho Rios or Montego Bay). Some cruise fines also have a visit to their own private island â€" usually in the Bahamas â€" for a fun day of barbecues, beach activities, and water sports. Bardon, recognized in Canada, as well as, internationally for her stunâ€" ning designs and timeless clothing, wanted to achieve a collection that is truly Canadian in every aspect. And judging from the response of many of Suttles Seawinds regular and loyal customers, she has done this to perâ€" fection. When you walk into the Oakville store, you are immediately struck by the vibrant colors and subâ€" tleness of the floral motifs which make you feel as though you‘ve just stepped into a Trish Romance waterâ€" color. The Western itinerary is widely recâ€" ognized as the cruise for water sports and beach enthusiasts, and there is much more to see and do. Suttles Seawinds: quilted elegance After your first day at sea, you will arrive at the port of Playa del Carmen on the Yucatan coast of Mexico. Your ship will stop briefly to disembark passenâ€" gers on the Mayan Ruins Tour. Inspired by 20 years of success which has seen Suttles Seawinds grow into the largest cottage industry in Canada, its designer â€" Vicki Lynn Bardon â€" has strived to acknowledge the uniqueness which has set Suttles Seawinds apart from traditional women‘s clothing stores. Tulum is believed to be the only Mayan coastal fortified city (the tour takes all day, includes lunch and the return ferry over to the Island of This collection is surely meant to brighten your spirits for those long cold winter months. It is obvious that Bardon has taken her inspiration from her love of the simple, yet adventureâ€" some, things of Canada and the Maritimes. There are three looks to this collection, The Country Casual, which is one of the comfort and simâ€" plicity for those of you who find beauty in all things natural. Then there is, The Professional â€" City Sophisticated, scene for those who wear their confidence. And lastly, The Eclectic, for those who dare to be difâ€" ferent, and enjoy the adventure of creâ€" ativity, nonchalantly mixing and Cruising to the beaches Travel with Cruise Holid North News Oakville Cozumel to rejoin the ship â€" $60â€"$70) This is a must for history buffs. The ship sails on to the Island of Cozumel, Mexico‘s largest island, about 11 miles off the coast. This is the island to enjoy the beachâ€" es and snorkeling adventures (ships tours are typically $20â€"$30 for the halfâ€" day beach and snorkeling tours). A wide variety of dive programs are offered by the ship and from shore operâ€" ators (about $50â€"$65 includes equipâ€" ment and a first class dive). Last February, Heather and I cruised this itinerary on Royal Caribbean‘s fabuâ€" lous new Megaâ€"Shop "Majesty of the Seas" and, as a certified diver, I can perâ€" sonally endorse the dive programs offered! Your next portâ€"ofâ€"call is Grand Cayman. If you choose the halfâ€"day Island Tour, a visit to the Turtle Farm, matching fashion trends with light hearted flair. Bardon‘s use of richlyâ€"colored prints, her boldness when it comes to mixing and matching colors and fabâ€" rics, and her traditional style is what truly sets Suttles Seawinds apart from other designers across Canada. For example, Carnivale is the Gypsy look inspired by the bountiful fall fairs and carnivals held annually across Canada. So youthful are the swirling gypsy skirts, accessorized with belts, bangles, and leggings; and yet, Carnivale can be so elegant for the more mature woman with its genâ€" tly flowing fabrics. With the collecâ€" tion, one can truly express the many the wool Bin 236 Lakeshore Rd. E. (at Dunn St.) 8459512 __ and a stop at Hell (yes, there is a comâ€" munity called Hell, mail your postcards from here) will be the highlights of your tour (cost about $25). Above and under water activities dominate the tour choices. The most famous is the snorkeling excursion to ‘Stingray City Sand Bar‘. You will have a chance to snorkel and feed friendly graceful stingrays! (3 hours, $30â€"$35 with transportation and equipment). On to Jamaica and a visit to Ocho Rios or Montego Bay depending on your ship‘s itinerary. The most popular tour is to climb Dunn‘s River Falls â€" a 600 foot waterâ€" fall that cascades down tiers of stone steps to the beach. It is usually comâ€" bined with a shopping stop and a guided tour of the area ( $40â€"$60). River rafting, helicopter tours, hisâ€" toric plantations, golf, sportfishing, and horseback riding offer the visitor a wide variety of activities to choose from in Jamaica. After a couple of days at sea and on some itineraries, a visit to the cruise line‘s private island, your ship will return you to Florida and then home. Submitted by Bob Kerby, Cruise Holidays, 338â€"2077. moods of today‘s creative woman. Similarly, Passion Flower invites those dreams of tropical breezes while waiting for the board meeting to begin. The pretty petal blouse teamed together with the elegant dinner jacket trimmed in black, together with the new trumpet skirt allows you to move from the office to an elegant dinner table. Here is where you can create so many different expressions with Hollywood pumps, lacy socks, and sandals, hats or tams. Again, the clasâ€" sic Shirtwaister is a perfect style for the slightly fuller figure and is quite simply, Vintage allure. Come In and See The Latest Patterns Colours! With the introduction of La Belle Sponsored by Cruise Holidays Finally, the Suttles Seawinds‘ Fall/Winter collection would not be Province, Suttles Seawinds is introâ€" ducing a more sophisticated side with a classical tapestry that blends so beautifully with everything from ballâ€" gowns to blue jeans. This year, 1993, Canada‘s famous and most phoâ€" tographed hotel, the Chateau Frontenac, is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and so, as a tribute, Suttles Seawinds has named their most elegant of winter jackets after the hotel, Wllfll/fllmfiw‘z truly complete if a quilt had not been specifically designed to commemoâ€" rate their 20 years of business. Vicki felt that the quilt must be not only reflective of the genuine quality prodâ€" uct that Suttles Seawinds is known for, but also reflective of the great Canadian spirit. This year marks the fourth winter that Suttles Seawinds has been in Oakville, and its future looks bright in spite of the recession. Suttles Seawinds, Oakville, is located at 221 Lakeshore Rd. E., §42â€"3116. Coordinate a look rfi% suir;fl our lifestyle zvlvirch s]lec]l:iy fall fashions from lLANAS SAT SUN â€" _â€" "Vllflllfll’.’ifis.’”’? 3 4 DAY BAHAMAS CR @5 100 BRONTE RD. 0â€"6 UNIT #5 0â€"9 BRONTE 0â€"4 (Stoneboat Quay) 0â€"6 _ 847â€"8148