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“Book and pay for your Uniworld River Cruise by Sep 30th 2011… and SAVE as much as $2,450 CDN per couple”

The essence of taste reaches far beyond the culinary creations ofour Master Chef, Jacques Pépin. It’s in the hand-selected furnishings

of our gourmet restaurants. It’s in our richly appointed stateroomsand lounges. It’s how our staff warmly welcomes you to the

comfort of our country club-casual ambiance. From theserenity of our Canyon Ranch SpaClub® to the

allure of more than 300 global destinations,our style reflects your tastes.

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*Offers expire December 31, 2011. All advertised fares, offers and any applicable shipboard credits, upgrades or special amenities shown are per person based on double occupancy unless otherwise indicated, are subject to availability at time of booking, may not be combinable with other offers, are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn without prior notice or remain in effect after the expiration date. All fares listed are in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy and include Non-Commissionable Fares. Cruise-related Government Fees and Taxes of up to $17 per guest per day are ad-ditional. “Fares From” pricing is based on minimum ocean view unless otherwise indicated. Any indicated discounts for 3rd and 4th guests and single supplement savings are off applicable rates. Cruise Ship Fuel Surcharge may apply and, if applicable, is additional revenue to Oceania Cruises. 2 for 1, Early Booking Savings and Special Offer fares are based on published Full Brochure Fares. Full Brochure Fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all cabin categories, may not have been in effect during the last 90 days and do not include Personal Charges and Optional Facilities and Services Fees as defined in the Terms and Conditions of the Guest Ticket Contract which may be viewed at OceaniaCruises.com. Full Brochure Fares are cruise only. “Free Airfare” promotion does not include ground transfers and applies to economy, round-trip flights only from the following Oceania Cruises Primary Air Gateways: ATL, BOS, ORD, DEN, DFW, EWR, IAH, LAX, MIA, IAD, JFK, MCO, PHL, PHX, SAN, SEA, SFO, TPA, YUL, YYC, YYZ, YVR. Airfare is available from all other U.S. & Canadian gateways at an additional charge. Any advertised fares that include the “Free Airfare” promotion include airline fees, surcharges and government taxes. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Guest Ticket Contract. Ships’ Registry: Marshall Islands. PRO27868

2 FOR 1 CRUISE FARES*

FREE AIRFARE*

BONUS SAVINGS UP TO $2,500 PER STATEROOM*

PRE-PAID GRATUITIES*

SHIPBOARD CREDIT $200 PER STATEROOM*

PEARLS OF THE AEGEANVENICE TO ATHENS | 10 DAYSAUG 8, 2012 onboard REGATTA

OCEAN VIEW FARES

from $3,549 per guest*

WITH FREE AIRFARE*

ACCENT ON ITALYVENICE TO ROME | 10 DAYSAUG 13, 2012 onboard RIVIERA

OCEAN VIEW FARES

from $4,549 per guest*

WITH FREE AIRFARE*

IBERIAN ODYSSEYLISBON TO ROME | 10 DAYSSEP 14, 2012 onboard RIVIERA

OCEAN VIEW FARES

from $4,549 per guest*

WITH FREE AIRFARE*

TEMPLES & PALACESATHENS TO ISTANBUL | 10 DAYSOCT 22, 2012 onboard MARINA

OCEAN VIEW FARES

from $3,849 per guest*

WITH FREE AIRFARE*

BOOK BY OCTOBER 31, 2011 FOR

AN ADDITIONAL $100 SHIPBOARD CREDITPER STATEROOM*

*Offers expire December 31, 2011. All advertised fares, offers and any applicable shipboard credits, upgrades or special amenities shown are per person based on double occupancy unless otherwise indicated, are subject to availability at time of booking, may not be combinable with other offers, are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn without prior notice or remain in effect after the expiration date. All fares listed are in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy and include Non-Commissionable Fares. Cruise-related Government Fees and Taxes of up to $17 per guest per day are additional. “Fares From” pricing is based on minimum ocean view unless otherwise indicated. Any indicated discounts for 3rd and 4th guests and single supplement savings are off applicable rates. Cruise Ship Fuel Surcharge may apply and, if applicable, is additional revenue to Oceania Cruises. 2 for 1, Early Booking Savings and Special Offer fares are based on published Full Brochure Fares. Full Brochure Fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all cabin categories, may not have been in effect during the last 90 days and do not include Personal Charges and Optional Facilities and Services Fees as defi ned in the Terms and Conditions of the Guest Ticket Contract which may be viewed at OceaniaCruises.com. Full Brochure Fares are cruise only. “Free Airfare” promotion does not include ground transfers and applies to economy, round-trip fl ights only from the following Oceania Cruises Primary Air Gateways: ATL, BOS, ORD, DEN, DFW, EWR, IAH, LAX, MIA, IAD, JFK, MCO, PHL, PHX, SAN, SEA, SFO, TPA, YUL, YYC, YYZ, YVR. Airfare is available from all other U.S. & Canadian gateways at an additional charge. Any advertised fares that include the “Free Airfare” promotion include airline fees, surcharges and government taxes. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Guest Ticket Contract. Ships’ Registry: Marshall Islands. PRO27868

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ALASKA• Explore America’s Last Frontier, wildlife, ice-age marvels, open pristine places.• Sail the Inside Passage with its placid waters and forested shores.• Round trip from Vancouver, 7 days on either the Island or the Diamond or the Sapphire Princess

Enjoy Cunard’s legendary White Star Service as you experience your Timeless Adventure.

Embark on a Voyage through the Epic Panama Canal or visit the lush Hawaiian Islands.

15 day Jan 30 2012 Panama Explorer Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles

Call for details and itineraries.

11 day Jan 19 2012 partial Panama Canal Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale

14 day Dec 21 2011 Hawaiian Islands Los Angeles to Los Angeles

14 day Feb 14 2012 Hawaiian Adventures Los Angeles to Los Angeles

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2012 Early Booking Discount2-FOR-1 cruise plus international air discounts

Call Athlone Travel at (250)598-5252 for details on Viking’s latest 2012 offers.

Note: 2-for-1 cruise and international air discounts are considered a single offer. International air does not have to be purchased to get cruise offer. Must request offer EBD at time of booking and pay in full by current expiration date; call for details. Valid on new bookings only as of 9/21/11, subject to availability and may not be combinable with any other offers except Past Guest Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit. Viking reserves the right to correct errors and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Additional terms and conditions apply. For Passenger Ticket Contract and offer restrictions, visit vikingrivercruises.com for complete details. CST#2052644-40

• Intimate, ultra-luxury ships with only 132 to 540 international guests

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• A private butler to attend to your every need and graciously anticipate every wish

• Open-seating and exclusive specialty restaurants

• Superb enrichment programmes that offer complete immersion into your destination

• L’École des Chefs, the only Relais & Châteauxcooking school at sea

• Bespoke adventures off the beaten path arranged by a Silversea Concierge

ENJOY ONBOARDSPENDING CREDIT OF UP TO $1,500PLUS UP TO 60% SAVINGSAND ROUNDTRIP AIR & TRANSFERSINCLUDED ON MOST2012 VOYAGES!

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Intimate Yachts that carry 208 – 450 guestsIntimate Yachts that carry 208 – 450 guests

Call for details and itineraries.

10 day Adriatic Gems and VeniceOn the Seabourn Spirit May 2012

22 day Borobadur, Bali and Orchid IslesOn the Seabourn Legend Jan 2012

28 day Grand Voyage Singapore to Hong KongOn the Seabourn Pride Feb 15 2012

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European River cruising

Gift of Time: For Past Tauck GuestsTwo FREE Hotel Nights before or after Tauck’s 2012 Exotics trips, European River Cruises or Small Ship

Cruises; hotels and trips must booked and deposited by September 30, 2011 – call for details!

Spend a full day at Floriade, a World Horticultural Exposition held every 10 years, on this Tauck river cruise:

163 acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits

The Netherlands’ longest and highest cable car

Live cultural programs – music, dance & theatre

An international food & wine festival

Your journey includes: Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck

Directors and Tauck Cruise Director

All private Tauck shore excursions – $756 Value!

A visit to the Rijksmuseum and a scenic canal cruise

in Amsterdam

Overnight stay in Brussels at Conrad Brussels,

centrally located in the heart of the city

A Tauck Exclusive: Interactive culinary experience at

Château Neercanne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Visits to the Aaslmeer Flower Auction (schedule

permitting), Floriade, Keukenhof Gardens and a

scenic drive on the floral route

Walking tour and cheese weighing in Gouda

Guided tour of the porcelain factory in Delft

A poignant visit to the Netherlands American Cemetery

Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted

25 meals (9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners); wine with

dinner on the riverboat; service charges, taxes, porterage,

and applicable fuel surcharges

Holland & Belgiumfeaturing Floriade

EAST OF JAVA | 22 DAYSJanuary 5, 2012Singapore (overnight), Cirebon, Semarang, Padang Bay,Lembar Lombok, Komodo, Ujung Padang, Pare Pare, Sandakan, Bohol, Manila, Hong Kong (overnight)

KINGDOMS OF SOUTH EAST ASIA | 21 DAYSJanuary 26, 2012Hong Kong (overnight), Halong Bay (overnight), Da Nang, Qui Nhon, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City(overnight), Sihanoukville, Bangkok (overnight), Ko Samui, Singapore (overnight)

Inclusive of• Shore Excursions in each port• All gratuities onboard and ashore• Distinguished Guest Speaker ProgramFares are cruise only, per person in U.S. dollars, based on double occupancy in Baltic Deck Cate-gory 12. All advertised fares are capacity controlled, subject to availability, and may be with-drawn or modified at any time, without notice. Fares include port charges, government fees andtaxes, and service fees. Fares do not include a cruise fuel supplement of $6 per person, per day(up to a maximum of 38 days). Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy; we reserve theright to correct errors and to change any fares, fees, and surcharges at any time. Additional termsand conditions may apply. Ship's registry: Bahamas. © Swan Hellenic 2011.

ABOARDMV MINERVAFROM $240 PER DAY!

M A G I C A L FA R E A S T J O U R N E Y S

September 23 2012 Hawaii 16 days Vancouver to VancouverOn board the Zaandam

*From $2199 (US)(US)

Nov 21 2011 Nov 21 2011 Incan Empires 30 days Incan Empires 30 days

Fort Lauderdale to San DiegoFort Lauderdale to San DiegoOn board the RotterdamOn board the Rotterdam

*From *From $2599 $2599 (US)(US) Frr*FF*FFrororomm mm $$$$$$

Athlone Travel is offering $50 Shipboard Credit and a Pinnacle Grill dinner on these cruises.

*Prices listed for cruise only per person inside cabin

sserermm Join us forJoin us forAfternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea & Presentation& Presentation

Oct 5 Call to reserve

April 27 2012 April 27 2012 Spring Time Panama Spring Time Panama

Canal 20 days Canal 20 days Fort Lauderdale to Victoria or Fort Lauderdale to Victoria or

Vancouver On board the StatendamVancouver On board the Statendam

*From *From $2199 $2199 (US)(US)

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BC Registration 3636

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Gala a os and Machu PicchuGalapagos and Machu Picchu16 Days • MAY 12 / OCT 20 / NOV 3

Many meals and extras included Call for prices and details.

Small Group Tour means a more personal experienceHighlights are: Homestay, Folklore Shows, Markets, Andes Mountain Train, Quito, 5 day Galapagos Cruise, Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cuzco.

$250.00 Early

Booking Offer

Country Roads of Ireland - 13 Days

Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland& Austria - 13 Days

Country Roads of SouthernItaly & Sicily - 14 Days

TO BOOK, PLEASE CONTACT: ATHLONE TRAVEL | 2187 Oak Bay Ave | Victoria, BC | Tel: 250-598-5252

SEE THE REAL EUROPE: Insight Vacations also takes you off the beaten track.

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Kylemore Abbey, Ireland

Join Vivian and Sheila on 6th October and discover ‘Vanishing Scotland’. Not in the guidebook and barely on the map! R.S.V.P. 250-598-5252

Loraine Curtis is offering a rare and inclusive opportunity with Tauck Tours. Once every ten years, the Netherlands hosts Floriade – a World Horticulture Exposition showcasing garden-inspired exhibits from around the globe. In 2012, a full day visit to Floriade's "theatre of nature" in Venlo is a highlight of our riverboat cruise through the inland waterways of Belgium and Holland. Loraine has a special group departure leaving Victoria on 5th April 2012.

Dee Dalton invites you to join us for Afternoon Tea on 27th September to learn about Celebrity Expeditions. Enjoy your adventure from the comfort of specially designed small ships with certifi ed naturalists and guides. Celebrity Xpedition is the highest rated ship in the Galapagos Islands. The vessel is consistently honored as the most eco-friendly ship in the Galapagos. R.S.V.P 250-598-5252

Wendy Newell is the newest member of our team and she has a focused Tauck Tours departure – The Best of Hawaii. The tour features fl ights from Victoria, accommodation at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Grand Hyatt Resort in Kauai, Hyatt Re-gency in Lahaina, and the Waioloa Beach Marriott Resort in Kona. Highlights include dinner at the historical Iolani Palace, informative lecture on the ecology of the islands of Kauai, gourmet cooking experience, 21 meals, and all taxes and fees.

Michael Martin specializes in culinary tours and events. Europe, Asia, South America & Australia.

Darryl Morris is passionate about Barbados and is a member of the Barbados Elite Club with over 18 visits to the island. He knows the best beaches, restaurants and places to stay!

Roger Villiers invites you for Afternoon Tea on 5th October to discover the world of Holland America Cruises. Holland America Line has a long and proud history of delivering extraordinary vacation experiences, a tradition that began in the Netherlands more than 137 years ago. We have special added-value offers for show attendees. Learn about our sailings to Hawaii round trip from Vancouver in April and September 2012. R.S.V.P. 250-598-5252.

Dave Spaven will be exploring the scenic and culturally distinctive lands that lie along the Mekong River, from Vietnam’s bustling cities to the tranquility of Cambodia. Dave will be hosting this amazing cruise tour with Viking River Cruises in September 2012.

Kara Pelton is our Disney expert. Clients booking to Disneyland with her will be in for a treat. Not only can she tell you about all of the wonderful hotels in the area, she has a wealth of information about the characters, events and parks. Kara always delights her ‘little’ clients with extra surprises!

Wenda Kyle is excited about ‘April in Paris’. This Paris & the Heart of Normandy River Cruise includes an evening tour of Paris, shore excursions, wine and beer with lunch & dinner, and fl ights from Victoria.

Yvonne Pelletier-Paul has organized a wonderful tour from the French Riviera to Tuscany. Explore Nice and then enjoy an Azamara Club Cruise to Rome. After a two night visit to Rome travel to Tuscany for a stay in a Villa with a cooking school experience. Depart 21 September 2012

David Ovenden likes to promote traditional style cruising. From the ‘Queens’ of Cunard, the iconic Ocean Liners that have been defi ning sophisticated ocean travel for more than 150 years, to Swan Hellenic who specialize in the art of discovery cruising. Each cruise itinerary is a unique, cultural travel experience.

Elizabeth Smith will be taking a small group to England for London Fashion Week. The tour includes shopping at some of the cities wonderful shops, sightseeing, wine tasting, theatre tickets, fashion shows, accommodation and private transfers with fl ights from Victoria. 15 February 2012

Travel, like our imagination, knows no boundaries. Contact us about the CWT Vacation Club, open to our valued customers. Exclusive offers, upgrades, added value, savings and more of everything you want.

There has never been a better time to travel! With the strong Canadian dollar and amazing prices, it pays to travel now. Our knowledgeable Team pride them-selves on delivering a high level of customer service to our clients. Let us help you get where you are going – we turn your dreams into reality!

Jane Purdie has become our ‘African Queen’ she will shortly be escorting her 6th trip to Kenya and Tanzania. Space is already selling out for her November 2012 departure. If you wish to travel to Africa contact Jane.

Sheila Harvey and Vivian Billingham have a ‘Bucket List’ travel club that takes them to destinations all over the globe. Past adventures have included Egypt, India and Africa. In November 2012 they will be heading to South America, specifi cally Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru.

Athlone Travel has been serving the community since 1986. We are independently owned and have recently joined Carlson Wagonlit Travel as an Associate. This is an exciting opportunity for us to deliver even better buying power and value added offers to our clients.

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