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21 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, May 7, 2009 Travel Oakville Beaver BEAVER TRAILS TO OTTAWA: The Oakville Ranger Atom AAA team took The Oakville Beaver to Ottawa over the Christmas holidays to participate in the 2009 Bell Capital Cup -- the 'World's largest hockey tournament', featuring 530 teams. The team enjoyed an 'Amazing Race' scavenger hunt, organized by the team moms that had them running all over Parliament Hill and the ByWard Market. The boys played teams from Canada and the United States and traded 'pins' with boys from Finland. They also took in a few world junior games during their stay. BEAVER TRAILS TO FRANCE: Noel and Marine Johnson took The Oakville Beaver 2,620 metres above sea level in Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Savoie, France on their first anniversary. 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 Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4 or e-mail to editor@oakvillebeaver.com. Discover your new favourite destination! Floating along the rivers of Europe gives you a superb view of the passing countryside as you unwind in a modern, wellequipped river boat. One thing all river boats have in common ­ you just have to unpack once then enjoy every day of your European vacation. Today's river boats offer levels of luxury rivalling that of cruise ships. Think of these smaller vessels as floating boutique hotels. You'll be pampered as you sail serenely through Central Europe seeing all the highlights along the way. These beautiful vessels feature a variety of public rooms: a restaurant, a lounge for scenic viewing, bar, open deck space with deck chairs and a canopy for shade, and on some a whirlpool, fitness centre, spa and swimming pool. Staterooms are well-appointed and designed for your comfort with picture windows or French doors and a balcony for an even better view. Hotel beds with high quality linens and flat screen TVs are normal. Service onboard has a reputation of being prompt, attentive and friendly. River cruising continues to be one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry with river cruise companies expanding their fleets and renovating existing vessels to meet the demands of today's savvy travellers. Our preferred companies Avalon Waterways, Uniworld and Viking River Cruises are all introducing new and refurbished boats this year. Avalon Waterways introduces the 138 passenger Avalon Affinity with all outside staterooms, spacious floor-to-ceiling windows, French balconies on two decks, hotel-style beds and Egyptian cottons. Uniworld is launching the River Beatrice, 160 passengers featuring open seating dining with gourmet meals prepared by chefs from London's five-star Meridian Piccadilly and Relais & Chateaux Hotels. The Viking Legend will begin service for Viking River Cruises with all outside cabins and either a picture window or French balconies and a sun deck with 360-degree panoramic views. Call us for information and fares. BEAVER TRAILS TO CUBA: Claudia Drozdowski took The Oakville Beaver with her to Melia Las Dunas in Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba to celebrate her eighth birthday in December. 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 Rd., Oakville, ON, L6K 3S4 or e-mail to editor@oakvillebeaver.com. McTavish Travel · 905.827.1100 Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St., Oakville travel@mctavishtravel.com OR visit www.mctavishtravel.com Voted Best Travel Agency Best Cruise Company Best Travel Agent Thanks Oakville! Hopedale Shopping Centre Relax... you're with us 221 Lakeshore Road East (905) 827-1100 fax: (905) 827-4982 e-mail: travel@mctavish.com 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville 905-337-2228 www.hookedoncruising.com To advertise here call 905-845-3824 Ont Reg No 1437985