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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, May 12, 2016 | 40 #beavertrails Take along a copy of the Oakville Beaver on your next vacation and send it in for publication to Beaver Trails, Oakville Beaver, 5046 Mainway, Unit 2, Burlington, ON, L7L 5Z1 or email to ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com. "Connected to your Community" BEAVER TRAILS TO COZUMEL: The Oakville Beaver travelled to Cozumel over March Break 2016 with a group of three families. Family One includes: Wendy Holmberg and Nathan Shute. The second family includes Tara Ashley, Steven Ashley, Adam Ashley and Abigail Ashley. The third family's members include: Doug Barnes, Mary Barnes, Victoria Barnes and Deanna Barnes. BEAVER TRAILS TO KENTUCKY: The Oakville Beaver travelled with Oakville residents Paul and Brenda Barrington to the U.S. Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky., on May 7. McTavish Travel A journey with Avalon Waterways puts guests closer to must-see sights and introduces them to new destinations, locals and their way of life. Avalon Waterways has two 36-guest Suite Ships on the Irrawaddy and Mekong Rivers and offers travellers the opportunity to live a luxurious and intimate "suite life" while exploring Southeast Asia. Avalon Waterways' unique 14-day itinerary Golden Myanmar & the Alluring Irrawaddy (Yangon to Yangon) exclusively features the Upper Irrawaddy River on a deluxe 10-night cruise from Bhamo to Bagan with hotel stays in Yangon. Travellers will enjoy a walking tour of Yangon before flying to Bhamo (near the Chinese border) to embark on their cruise. On the cruise, they can visit a local school in Kyun Daw; spend time in an elephant camp in the Burmese jungle; present alms to monks in Kya Hnyat; enjoy a walking tour of the pottery-making village Kyauk Myaung; visit Kaunghmudaw and Soon U Ponya Shin Pagodas in Sagaing; take a sampan ride at sunset in Amarapura; watch traditional dance performed by firelight; relish the sights in Mandalay and so much more, including spending time in colourful markets and golden temples throughout the journey. Both of Avalon's ships ­ the Avalon Myanmar and Avalon Siem Reap deliver cruisers an opportunity to truly engage with and experience the local culture and revel in the unique sights and sounds found along the Irrawaddy and Mekong Rivers. Built by local craftsmen, the ships reflect the character, symbols and traditions of the areas through which they sail while also offering travellers the modern features they expect and enjoy. The ships were designed to traverse more of the two rivers, providing the chance to enjoy more of Asia. The Avalon Myanmar is small enough to cruise the spectacular Upper Irrawaddy throughout the season ­ a feat not possible on a larger ship. And the Avalon Siem Reap, on the 13-day Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River cruise is the only full-service ship cruising all the way from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap (or vice versa), as water levels allow. And when sailing into the Ho Chi Minh harbour, Avalon guests are just minutes from their deluxe hotel accommodations. On both ships, travellers enjoy the comforts of 18 well-appointed Avalon Suites with 245 square feet of living space, signature Open-Air Balconies featuring floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall panoramic windows with retractable screen systems creating the feeling of sitting outside. In front of each Open-Air Balcony is a private sitting area, complete with love seat, chairs and table. And facing the passing views is Avalon's Comfort Collection Bed, inviting travellers to relax and enjoy every moment of cruising past the fascinating scenes of daily life on the river. Avalon Waterways is offering savings up to CAD3,330 per couple on select Mekong and Irrawaddy sailings and pre-paid gratuities ­ book by 31MAY16. On select Irrawaddy sailings the single supplement has been waived ­ book by 21JUN16. And for 2017 sailings, save 10 per cent on all Mekong and Irrawaddy sailings ­ book by 31MAY16. Call us for Avalon Waterways reservations. avalonwaterways.ca Take along a copy of the Oakville Beaver on your next vacation and send it in for publication to Beaver Trails, Oakville Beaver, 5046 Mainway, Unit 2, Burlington, ON, L7L 5Z1 or email to ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com. AVALON SOUTHEAST ASIA NEW ZEALAND with a TASTE OF AUSTRALIA JOIN US Wednesday May 18 7pm - 9pm Our Office 77 Bronte Road, (Bronte Rd/ Lakeshore) Guest Speaker: John Gaylord, born and raised Downunder R.S.V.P . Refreshments and Door Prizes Suite 300, South Oakville Centre · 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville 905.827.1100 travel@mctavish.com www.mctavishtravel.com 289-813-1969 or info@furtherafieldtravel.ca www.furtherafieldtravel.ca How you see the world matters to us. #50021919 Ont Reg No 1437985