MEXICO RIVIERA BAHAMAS PUERTO RICO ST MAARTEN MIAMI

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1 17 DAY BUCKET LIST TRIP CARIBBEAN & MEXICO $ 4999 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE THAT S % 38 OFF TYPICALLY $7999 MEXICO RIVIERA BAHAMAS PUERTO RICO ST MAARTEN MIAMI THE OFFER The Mexico Riviera, on the Caribbean coastline, is paradise for those lucky enough to explore it. With sparkling beaches stretching out for as far as the eye can see, fascinating Mayan ruins and a year-round tropical climate, it makes for the perfect exotic holiday. Don t miss the chance to experience the magic for yourself, on this fantastic 17 day cruise package. Discover the vibrancy of Mexico with this amazing fly, cruise, stay package sailing along the north-eastern Yucatan Peninsula and across the shimmering blue Caribbean Sea. Experience the magnificent Mexico Riviera or Riviera Maya and its immaculate white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons and extensive coral reef. Discover why the region is world-famous for sailing, snorkelling and scuba diving. Step into a bygone era and see fascinating Mayan ruins. Visit the pyramids of Chichen Itza, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, explore the ancient ruins of Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see a hacienda farm producing sisal rope in action. The last part of your holiday has you boarding the brand new MSC Seaside for a relaxing journey through the Caribbean, docking in the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and St Maarten. Includes return international flights, 7 nights hotel accommodation on tour, 7 night cruise, 33 meals including all meals on cruise, English-speaking tour leader, return cruise and airport transfers and so much more. INSIDE BELLA CABIN $4999 OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA CABIN $5399 BALCONY FANTASTICA CABIN $5599 *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at or contact our customer service team on TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Travel Voucher apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure.

2 17 DAY BUCKET LIST TRIP THE ITINERARY Day 1 Australia - Cancun, Mexico Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth for Cancun, Mexico. Fly with either American Airlines, Delta Airways, United Airlines or Air Canada to name a few (subject to availability). Upon arrival into Cancun a transfer will be arranged to the hotel. Please note: If departing from Perth your flight will depart the night before. Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites, Cancun Meals included: In-Flight Day 2 Cancun - Chichen Itza (approx. 200km day) Today meet your tour leader and depart to Chichen Itza. Chichen Itza was a large pre-columbian city built by the Mayan people of the Terminal Classic period. The famous Mayan pyramids of Chichen Itza are over 1500 years old. The name Chichen Itza is a Mayan word: CHI (mouth) CHEN (well) and ITZA (of the Itzaes). Some say this is because people were often thrown into the nearby cenote as sacrifices, and those who survived were believed to be seers. Chichen-Itza is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the New 7 World Wonders, a unique place to be discovered! Enjoy the remainder of the day free at leisure. Hotel Villas Arqueologicas, Chichen Itza Meals included: Breakfast Day 3 Chichen Itza Archelogical Site Tour Izamal - Merida After breakfast, visit the archaeological site of Chichen Itza with a local guide (entrance included) the best restored of Yucatan s Mayan sites. Explore the magnificent ruins set in a dense jungle, including the Pyramid of Kukulcan its height and striking geometric design dominating the whole site, the Great Ball Court the largest and most impressive in Mesoamerica, the Sacred Cenote a natural well used for human sacrifice, and many other beautiful temples. In the afternoon, drive to Merida the ancient Mayan city, via Izamal. In ancient times, Izamal was a centre for worship of the supreme Mayan god, Itzamna, and the sun god, Kinich-Kakmo. A dozen temple pyramids were devoted to these gods. Perhaps these bold expressions of religion are why the Spanish colonists chose Izamal as the site for an enormous Franciscan monastery the Convento de San Antonio de Padua - which today stands at the heart of the town. See the impressive monastery, the Mayan ruins, and the streets of this quiet, colonial gem, nicknamed La Ciudad Amarilla (the yellow city) for the traditional yellow that most buildings are painted in. Arrive in Merida, the social and economic centre, as well as the capital, of the state of Yucatan. The city s main boulevard, Paseo Montejo, is home to impressive European-style mansions with pastel shades and elaborate trim, and are reminiscent of lavishly iced wedding cakes. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Hotel Del Gobernador, Merida Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 Merida Uxmal Archeological Site - Hacienda Sotuta de Peon Visit (approx. 170km Day) Today visit the archaeological site of Uxmal with a local guide (entrance included), a World Heritage Site. Its architecture is characterised by low horizontal palaces set around courtyards, decorated with a profusion of symbolic motifs and sculptures depicting the long-nosed rain god Chaac. Explore the magnificent buildings, including the House of the Magician which dominates the site, the Nunnery, and the House of Turtles. In the afternoon, take in a bit of 1800s history with a drive to Yucatan s only working henequen (sisal) hacienda (farm) Sotuta de Peon. During the tour of the hacienda, you will learn about the origins of henequen and details of Yucatan s enormous henequen boom. You will see the whole transformation process of the henequen (sisal rope), from plant to fibre and from fibre to finished product, all done on centuries old machinery. Then get onto wooden carts pulled by mules, originally used by henequen workers, and take a ride into the henequen fields. At the end of the tour you can go for a refreshing swim in a cenote (water hole). Hotel Del Gobernador, Merida Meals included: Breakfast

3 17 DAY BUCKET LIST TRIP THE ITINERARY Day 5 Merida - Valladolid Coba Archeological Site - Riviera Maya (approx. 285km day) After breakfast continue your journey to Riviera Maya via the magical town of Valladolid. Valladolid is the third largest city in Yucatan. Valladolid was built over the ancient Maya ceremonial centre of Zaci. The city centre on the Park Francisco Canton Road, is where you will find the Church of San Gervasio. There are seven colonial churches and the city is nicknamed the Sultan of the East because of its colonial splendour. Keep driving to the archaeological site of Coba, built around a group of lakes, Coba is one of the largest Mayan cities, believed to have been inhabited by up to 40 thousand people. Explore with a local guide the mostly unrestored temples set deep in tropical jungle, and climb the Great Pyramid of Nohoch Mul, the tallest Mayan structure on the Yucatan Peninsula. Afterwards arrive at your all-inclusive resort for the next three nights! Grand Oasis Tulum Resort, Akumal Day 6 Riviera Maya Free Day From Cancun in the north to the archaeological site of Tulum in the south, stretches a magnificent coastline, peppered with tropical parks, snorkelling and diving havens, small rustic hotels and luxurious resorts on the Riviera Maya. Akumal, which means land of the turtles in the Mayan language owes its enchantment to the fresh waters of its caves and subterranean rivers. More than 200 entrances to subterranean caves, with depths of up to 150 meters, make it a gathering place for divers from around the world. Today take the opportunity to travel to Tulum (not included), the only walled city the Mayan s built and the only one by the edge of the Caribbean when the Spanish first came upon the site in The major construction is the Castle, a handsome pyramid perched on the edge of a cliff high above the pearl-white beaches below. From here one can see most of the ancient city, as well as a magnificent view of the coastline. Grand Oasis Tulum Resort, Akumal Day 7 Riviera Maya Free Day Today spend a day at leisure in Riviera Maya, enjoy the Caribbean beaches, white sands, a coral reef and warm waters rich in marine life, including turtles. To the north, Half Moon Bay has a curved beach, while Yal-ku Lagoon teems with colourful tropical fish, stingrays and barracudas. Grand Oasis Tulum Resort, Akumal Day 8 Riviera Maya - Cancun, Mexico - Miami, USA - Begin 7 Night MSC Caribbean Cruise After breakfast transfer to Cancun Airport for your flight to Miami, USA to start the MSC cruise in the Caribbean. Once in Miami you will be transferred to the cruise terminal. As the cruise departs at 7:00pm, you will have the afternoon free in Miami. Store your bags at the port and then head off to explore the city of wildly diverse districts - mainland Miami and the huge sand bar known as Miami Beach. South Beach, a fairly small area at the southern end of the sand bar is where you ll find many of Florida s leading art galleries, trendsetting restaurants and great people watching! Tucked away on the mainland are some excellent history and art museums housed in the Miami-Dade Cultural Centre. Please ensure you are back at the cruise terminal on time to embark your home for the next 7 nights the MSC Seaside ship Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner Day 9 Nassau, Bahamas 7:00am to 2:30pm Nassau is surrounded by beautiful turquoise blue water and the historical centre boasts charming colonial-style buildings and numerous pastel-coloured wooden shops that alternate with Georgian-style structures Day 10 At Sea

4 17 DAY BUCKET LIST TRIP THE ITINERARY Day 11 San Juan, Puerto Rico - 12:00pm to 9:00pm San Juan is one of the world s top cruise ship destinations. As recently as the 1970s, Old San Juan (Viejo San Juan) was a reminder of better times, a run-down collection of Spanish colonial relics. Now, however, after extensive and careful restoration, this seven-block-square area is considered one of the best-kept troves of Spanish colonial architecture and has become a World Heritage Site. Meals included: Breakfast;In-Flight Day 16 In Transit Day 17 Arrive in Australia Day 12 Philisburg, St Maarten 9:00am to 6:00pm Leeward Islands has been famously bisected into French and Dutch territories since 1648, and is referred to both as Saint Martin and Sint Maarten. In their respective capitals Marigot and Philipsburg there are ancient stone forts and candy-coloured buildings lining winding streets. The Dutch side has a slightly larger population but is a bit smaller, at 34 square kilometres. Named for its founder John Philips, Philipsburg, the capital of the Dutch side, has some excellent international art galleries, thumping discos and popular casinos. Farther afield are beautiful beaches and a seemingly endless array of nature conservancies. Day 13 At Sea Day 14 At Sea Day 15 Arrive at 7:00am in Miami, USA Australia Arrive back in the port of Miami. Once you have disembarked you will be met by a representative and transferred to Miami airport for the return flight home to Australia, after one amazing trip-ofa-lifetime!

5 16 DAY BUCKET LIST TOUR TOUR INCLUSIONS HIGHLIGHTS Discover Mexico and the best of the Caribbean Islands Tour the amazing highlights of Mexico Dock in the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and St Maarten Experience the vibrant lifestyle of Cancun, Mexico Visit the pyramids of Chichen Itza, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World Stop in Izamal and see its impressive monastery, Mayan ruins and more Discover the European-style city of Merida Explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Uxmal, A UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit Yucatan s only working hacienda (farm) Sotuta de Peon and learn how sisal rope is made Enjoy a refreshing swim in the azure waters of a cenote Marvel at the sun-splashed pastel walls of Valladolid Wander through the Mayan ruins of Coba and see the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan Travel the magnificent coastline of the Riviera Maya Stay on the Riviera Maya at the all-inclusive Grand Oasis Tulum Resort Explore Akumal Land of the Turtles at leisure Visit the diverse city of Miami Relax on the sunny Nassau, surrounded by beautiful turquoise blue water Explore the Spanish colonial port city of San Juan, Puerto Rico Enjoy Philisburg, St Maarten and its candy-coloured buildings ACCOMMODATION 7 nights hotel accommodation on tour CRUISE 7 night MSC cruise through the Caribbean Sail aboard the brand new MSC Seaside ship DINING Enjoy 33 meals including all meals onboard cruise TOUR ESSENTIALS English-speaking tour leader on days 1 to 7 English-speaking tour guides on days 3, 4 & 5 TRANSPORT Transportation by private A/C vehicles TRANSFERS Return cruise and airport transfers FLIGHTS Return international flights (economy class) departing SYD/ MEL/BNE/*ADL/*PER 1-way international flight (economy class) from Cancun to Miami

6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at au or contact our customer service team on TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Travel Voucher apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure BOOKING INFORMATION After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation . You will also be directed to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete your Passenger Information Form within 72 hours of purchase. Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below. On purchasing this Travel Offer you are bound by TripADeal s standard Terms and Conditions in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information Please Note: all additional charges are payable direct to TripADeal (unless otherwise stated). OFFER ESSENTIALS Travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 10th March 2018 Travel offer is valid for one person based on twin share Single Traveller Supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement applies - Interior Cabin: $ Ocean View Cabin: $ Balcony Cabin: $2000 Departure Dates (2018) February: 24 March: 10 Departure Cities Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth Interstate Surcharges *Adelaide or *Perth: $150 per person FLIGHTS Full Service Airline(s) Used American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Virgin Australia, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Avianca plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability) Please note: The Cancun to Miami flight does not include baggage and it cannot be pre purchased - it must be purchased upon check in at the airport. For more details please visit: i18n/travel-info/baggage/checkedbaggage-policy.jsp Arrive early in Cancun, Mexico $200 per person, subject to availability Please note: - This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers - No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued - Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking - Please note: that you cannot arrive earlier than 1st February 2018 Stay behind in Miami, USA $200 per person, subject to availability Please note: - This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers - No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued - Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking Stopover Packages Not available Flight Class Upgrades - Premium Economy: Not available - Business Class: Starting from $6999* per person Please note: - *Starting from quotes will be processed and returned for your consideration - All Premium Economy and Business Class upgrades are subject to availability (if we are not able to fulfil your business class request the upgrade cost will be refunded) - On any upgrade purchase, short haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Premium or Business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration CRUISES Cabins All cabins are subject to availability; some cabins may have restricted views ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Used 3-4 Star (self-rated) - Cancun: Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites - Chichen Itza: Hotel Villas Arqueologicas - Merida: Hotel Del Gobernador - Riviera Maya, Akumal: Grand Oasis Tulum Resort - Cruise: *Please note: rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. Extra Nights - Cancun, Mexico (Pre Tour): $200 per room including breakfast - Miami, USA (Post Tour): Not available Please note: extra nights are subject to availability until the time of booking. Airport transfers are not included if you wish to arrive early or stay behind Maximum Room Capacity 2 people Child Policy - No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents - Strictly valid for Children/infants 2 years old and over Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed

7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Triple Share Not available Bedding Configuration Double or Twin Bedding (subject to availability) Adjoining Rooms (Interconnecting Rooms) Subject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 40 per vehicle Optional Tours / Activities - Akumal: Day 6: Tulum Archaeological Site - $46 USD (approx. $58 AUD) Please Note: - prices are based on per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions, and are payable direct to the tour operator in the currency specified - Some tours require minimum numbers to operate - Shore excursions can be booked/ reserved directly with the cruise line prior to travel (subject to availability) - Shore excursions can also be booked whilst onboard (subject to availability) EXCLUSIONS - Visa fees and requirements (A visa is not required for Mexico & the Caribbean if travelling on an Australian Passport, a visa for the USA is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian passport) - Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary (including any specialty restaurants onboard cruise) - Gratuities/tipping * Cruise: Mandatory at approx. $13 USD per day charged to your onboard account (price subject to change) *Land: Recommended at $10 USD per person/day payable on tour - Optional activities/tours (including any onshore excursions as part of cruise) - Personal expenses - Travel insurance (Mandatory) *** Please Note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised with TripADeal OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION TOUR GUIDE vs TOUR LEADER Tour Guide: Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group. Tour Leader: An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, however they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined. Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all TripADeal travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. CRUISE: Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking. Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing. Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice. Check your specific sailing for exact departure and arrival times. All times are local to the port. Cabin Experiences: Bella - Wide variety of superb, freshly prepared cuisine - Classic dining style with the chance to express a seating preference. Seating preference is subject to availability and reconfirmation on board. - Gourmet buffet with different areas, open 24 hours a day - Broadway-style theatre shows - Swimming pool, scenic gym and openair sports facilities - Packed program of daily activities - Turndown service to prepare your bed each night - MSC Voyagers Club points to earn discounts and other benefits on future cruises Fantastica Fantastica fares are a wonderful way to enjoy the comforts of life on board an elegant, modern cruise ship, plus a variety of extra privileges. Benefits are: - Enjoy a wide choice of superb cuisine to celebrate the tastes of the Mediterranean with a chance to indicate preferred dinner sitting. - Access to gourmet buffets with 13 different gastronomic corners open 20 hours a day - Daily cabin service and goodnight turn down service - Cabins on the upper decks and in the most convenient positions on the ship - Priority in choice of dinner sitting - Complimentary continental breakfast on every morning except morning of departure - Cabin service 24 hours a day COACH TOUR: Meals: Daily breakfast is included in the tour, for all other meals; lunches and dinners the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. You can also enquire about any allergies and food and if necessary advise meals to be to be prepared with any medication you require. Luggage: You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading

8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION and offloading of their luggage from the coach. Gratuities: Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip for the tour leader and driver is $10 USD per person per day, which will be collected whilst on tour. Mandatory cruise gratuities will be charged to your onboard account at approx. $13 USD per day (price subject to change). Any optional extras purchased onboard the cruise will have up to an 18% gratuity added payable onboard. Fitness Level Required / Mobility: Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so unfortunately our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile. Please note; a standard level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel. VISAS - A Tourist visa is not required for Mexico & the Caribbean if travelling on an Australian Passport. - If travelling on an Australian Passport, an ESTA (Visa Waiver) for the USA is a strict requirement when travelling to or flying through the USA. Once a USA ESTA Visa Waiver is issued it is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires (whichever is sooner) and will allow multiple entries into the USA. For information on ESTA eligibility or to apply, please visit: esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/ Please Note: - Due to recent changes in the USA Immigration policies, TripADeal recommend all travellers visit US Customs & Border Protection: Please Note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required. INSURANCE TripADeal is proud to offer a range of travel insurance products in partnership with My Travel Insurance. SCHEDULE OF FEES Voluntary Changes This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue. 1st Change - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. 2nd Change - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Subsequent changes - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Changes within 30 days of departure $ person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Changes within 14 days of departure $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Name Changes Due To Passenger Error If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider will apply.