06/01/2021
COULD THERE SOON BE A CHANGE TO THE QUARANTINE RULES FOR TRAVEL
(As reported by Jim Byers for Travel Pulse)
Canada’s health minister says Canadians can anticipate changes to quarantine rules for travellers. But she’s not sure when that will happen.
A government science panel last week recommended that the Trudeau government's controversial hotel quarantine program be abolished, and that substantial changes be made to Ottawa’s quarantine program in general. Health Minister Patty Hajdu initially downplayed the report, but then seemed to embrace it.
The minister last Friday said during a press conference that the report is “very valuable and very helpful,” and that changes are coming.
“I think we can anticipate that measures will be adjusted,” she said. Noting that COVID-19 numbers are still high in Manitoba and that Alberta was just recently struggling with the virus, the minister said she needs to speak with provincial and territorial leaders before any announcements can be made. They’ll be talking again this week, Hajdu said.
Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, said the report is “absolutely welcome” and that the government “should take this into account.”
Tam noted that the government will have to look at various indicators, including global vaccination rates, before it changes any policies.
Escape No 1
CRUISE THE CARIBBEAN FOR 8 NIGHTS – MARCH 2022
Sailing 19 March 2022
Ocean view cabin from per person Cdn $1538
Ocean view cabin with balcony from per person Cdn $1838
Ports of Call: Puerto Plata Dominican Republic, Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas, Philipsburg St. Maarten, Basseterre St. Kitts
Fun Fact – March 19 is National Let’s Laugh Day
ESCAPE NO 2 -
UNDISCOVERED IRELAND
18 May 2022 per person Cdn $4747 ( compared to $5425 )
Includes:
12 night escorted coach tour round trip from Shannon
12 Breakfast, 6 Dinner with Wine, 1 Lunch with Wine, 1 Morning Tea
Included sightseeing
Highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas
Enjoy the comfort of luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with onboard washroom
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door
Hotel and restaurant tips are included
Stay connected with friends and family with complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available)
Taxes
Flights not included
ESCAPE NO 3 -
ACTIVE DISCOVERY OF THE DANUBE – FREE AIR!!
14 June 2022 from per person Cdn $5824
Single traveler? You pay Cdn $8829
Includes:
Round trip air from Calgary
2 night accommodation in Prague with choice of excursion
7 night river cruise from Deggendorf Germany to Budapest Hungary
1 night accommodation in Budapest with choice of excursion
Transfers
Taxes and port charges
ESCAPE NO 4 -
COSTA RICA TWO OCEANS TOUR
Rates valid for travel between 3 Jan – 30 Nov 2022
From per person Cdn $3299
Includes:
Meet and Greet and transfer from/to San Jose airport
12 night accommodations ( 2 night San Jose, 2 night Tortuguero, 3 night Arenal area, 4 night all inclusive Guanacaste beach stay, 1 night San Jose )
12 breakfast, 10 lunch, 7 dinner
Tour to secondary Tortuguero canals and a visit to the Tortuguero Village
Full day Doka coffee and Sarchi Tour with English speaking guide, entrance fee and lunch
Half day Arenal Vida Campesina Tour with English speaking guide, entrance fee and lunch
Half Day Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour with English speaking guide, entrance fee and dinner
All transfers
flights not included
ESCAPE NO 5 -
WINE & CULTURE BOUTIQUE CRUISE – BOGO SALE
What's BOGO - Buy One Get One
Sailing 30 Aug 2022 from per person Cdn $3881 ( compared to regular pricing of $5405 )
Includes:
12 night cruise from Southampton England to Lisbon Portugal in ocean view stateroom
$200 onboard credit per cabin
Ports of Call – Embark in Southampton England, Bordeaux France ( overnight ), St Jean De Luz France, Bilbao Spain, Gijon Spain, La Coruna Spain, Porto (Leixoes) Portugal, Lisbon Portugal(overnight ), Disembark in Lisbon
ESCAPE NO 6 -
AMAZON EXPLORER CRUISE – HAVE IT ALL!
Sailing 19 Nov 2022
Ocean view stateroom from per person Cdn $8393
Lanai stateroom from per person Cdn $11,330
What is a lanai stateroom ? A lanai stateroom includes sliding glass doors mirrored for privacy opening onto the Promenade deck with reserved deck chairs
Includes:
28 night cruise round trip from Fort. Lauderdale
Included onboard dining
Included onboard activities and entertainment
Taxes and port charges
flights not included
ESCAPE NO 7 -
ATLANTIC CANADA SMALL SHIP EXPEDITION CRUISE – SPECIAL GUEST MARGARET ATWOOD
23 June 20022 from per person USD $7495
Single Supplement: No single supplement on a limited quantity of cabins
Includes:
11 night expedition cruise round trip from St. John’s NLComplimentary expedition jacket
Special access permits, entry, and park fees
Expert expedition team
Guided activities
Sightseeing and community visits
All Zodiac excursions
Educational program
Nikon Camera Trial Program
Interactive workshops
Evening entertainment
All shipboard meals
Taxes and port charges
ESCAPE NO 8 -
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR WITH ICEBERG FESTIVAL 2022 – LAST CALL ( ALL OTHER DEPARTURE DATES SOLD OUT)
6 June 2022 from per person Cdn $4639
Includes:
12 night escorted tour from Corner Brook to St. John's
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 7 dinners
Included sightseeing including Iceberg Festival
Taxes
ESCAPE NO 9 -
MARQUESAS, TUAMOTUS & SOCIETY ISLANDS 14 NIGHT CRUISE– PLUS $100 PER PERSON ONBOARD CREDIT
9 April 2022 from per person USD $6650
Includes:
Roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles
14 night cruise round trip from Papeete Tahiti
$100 per person onboard credit
Roundtrip airport/pier transfers
All shipboard meals, in your choice of venues
Complimentary 24-hour room service
Complimentary beverages, including select wines and spirits, beers, soft drinks, bottled water, and hot beverages served throughout the ship
In-room refrigerator replenished daily with soft drinks, beer, and bottled water
All shipboard entertainment, including our troupe of Polynesian performers and live music in the evenings
Presentations by onboard experts, and select sailings feature guest hosts
Onboard gratuities for room stewards, dining and bar staff
Watersports, including complimentary kayaking and paddleboarding from our marina or destination beaches
Use of our secluded, white-sand beach in Bora Bora where you can enjoy volleyball and snorkeling (on select voyages)
A day on our private islet, off the coast of Taha’a, featuring snorkeling, watersports, a barbecue, full bar service, and Polynesian hospitality (on select voyages)
Taxes and port charges
ESCAPE NO 10 -
PACIFIC COASTAL CRUISE SAILING SEPTEMBER 2022
Sailing 16 Sept 2022
Ocean view stateroom from per person Cdn $2225
Ocean view stateroom with verandah from per person Cdn $2915
Concierge ocean view stateroom with verandah from per person Cdn $3215
Includes:
8 night cruise from Vancouver to Los Angeles
Included onboard meals and drinks
Included onboard activities and entertainment
Taxes and port charges
ESCAPE NO 11 -
CROATIA LONG STAY
4 or 5 April 2022 per person Cdn $1650
Includes:
21 night accommodation in classic park view room
Airport transfers
Daily breakfast
local representative at destination
Taxes
flights not included
ESCAPE NO 12 -
PORTUGAL LONG STAY
25 Feb 2022 from per person Cdn $2629
Single traveler? You pay from Cdn $3629
Includes:
Round trip air from Calgary
group transfers
1 night Lisbon accommodation with breakfast
21 night accommodation in Algarve in studio apartment with kitchen
2 night Lisbon accommodation with breakfast
Half day Lisbon city tour
Services of local representative
Taxes
