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00:00Seven days ago, 50 strangers arrived in Canada during the first leg of Fantasy RV Tour's Maritime Tour.
00:10And now, a quarter of the way into their month-long pilgrimage across four Atlantic provinces,
00:17these RVers have gone from timid travelers just towing the line,
00:21to a roving tribe of compatible adventurers and fellow food lovers
00:26riding the Atlantic breeze together toward their next East Coast encounter.
00:42First-time visitors, Aaron and Chris, have now been properly seasoned by the region's signature salty mist,
00:48nearly swallowed up by its living tides,
00:51and have come to accept that lobster can easily be had here for just about every meal.
00:58They've witnessed loads of surprises so far,
01:01and rather than risk missing out on any of these highlights,
01:04the couple made sure to make the most out of every marine-themed mile
01:09by embracing Fantasy's expertise along these coastal shores.
01:21next week, guys, we'll be right back.
01:28In the next week, we'll be right back.
01:47We'll have up to 50 different guests, and all 50 of those people are all going to have
02:02a different experience on the tour.
02:05So that's part of what we do, is making sure that everybody is included.
02:11Everybody's having a good time.
02:13For some, it's super easy, because they're going to jump in, and they want to be the
02:15star and have everybody flock to them.
02:19Others, they're a little bit more timid, a little bit more shy, and it takes more to
02:23open them up.
02:25But they do, and by the end, everybody is at their comfort level with everybody else.
02:30A lot of people, you can really watch guests really blossom along the tour.
02:35Yeah, that's what I really love to see, is how everybody is a stranger, and by the end,
02:43they've all come together, and they're exchanging phone numbers, and emails, and addresses,
02:50and that so that they can get together again in the future.
02:56Beginning with the forgotten corners of New Brunswick, the tour started off soft-spoken and
03:01soaked in history.
03:03The roads were quiet, the forests deep, and the occasional ghost story added to its mysterious
03:09setting.
03:10Now, as RVs roll across an invisible border into Nova Scotia, leaving fog-draped mornings
03:16in the rearview, the mist burns off to reveal a province that simply can't hide in the shadows.
03:32With over 8,000 miles of coastline, this sea-bound peninsula doesn't just whisper its secrets.
03:39It sings them aloud, turning the energy way up as it leans a little further into the sea.
03:47Immediately, the journey shifts from introspective to electric, with towns that display their history
03:54like vibrant tattoos full of pigment and pride, a waterfront that dances with tall ships,
04:00and the scenic road that suddenly hums to a different kind of tune.
04:05It's clear we came here to celebrate.
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04:38Now you see it.
04:42Now you don't.
04:43Segway.
04:53With fantasy-branded rigs all situated at their latest oceanfront campground,
04:58the festivities begin just steps away from the sparkling Bay of Fundy,
05:03whose tides now feed a different kind of shoreline.
05:07Here, the coast is a shaky scribble of tightly-notched harbors and bays,
05:12in which every sunset is a private screening.
05:16It's no wonder this haven is home to what's said to be the most fought-over piece of land
05:21in all of North America.
05:24From indigenous roots to French settlers and English invaders,
05:28the tour arranges an opportunity to travel back four centuries at several historic sites,
05:35including the Citadel, where kilted Highlanders patrol the grounds like it's still the 1860s.
05:42Fort Royal, a full-scale reconstruction of a 17th century colony,
05:51and Fort Anne, a sturdy stronghold maintained to showcase military architecture
05:57and recount the cultural significance of ancient battles that took place over this prime land.
06:03Time unravels, passing through timbered rooms and storehouses,
06:09where the smell of gunpowder still lingers to ignite the imagination.
06:14Rolling green earthworks display cannons like old soldiers still guarding the now peaceful waterfront.
06:21And the sea air pairs well with freshly baked strudel and crusty sourdough from a nearby local bakery.
06:33Following this stroll through history, it's a short drive from calm colonial ruins to a buzzing bohemian harbor,
06:40as the tour sails south, bringing guests face-to-face with the soul of this province.
06:46A time capsule of candy-colored heritage homes collide with a modern-day fishing community
06:52that has shipbuilding excellence ingrained into every wooden vessel.
06:57In particular, the iconic Blue Nose, a timeless legend detailed at the Fisheries Museum,
07:03located just a bit further along the wharf.
07:09On a fantasy tour, we build in free time at every location.
07:15And I think that's important because at the end of the day, this is your vacation.
07:22And we want you to do what you want to do on your vacation.
07:26Of course, we're going to have planned events and activities.
07:29Everybody needs some time to rest.
07:31Go out and maybe spend a few more hours at a location we were at.
07:36Once we have gotten you an admission somewhere, typically that admission is good for the rest of the day,
07:42and often the very next day, too.
07:44So when you have free time, you can go back and enjoy yourselves even more.
07:49Craig and Lucinda are the perfect example of independent travelers who take full advantage of fantasy's flexible approach,
07:59welcoming structure when it's wanted, and spontaneity when the spirit of adventure strikes.
08:04The independence is probably one of the most important aspects to me.
08:10So being able to go off and find the landscapes or landmarks or other people on my own or on our own,
08:20we find that to be probably one of the most enjoyable aspects.
08:25Because they give you days where you can spend the whole day doing it.
08:29Or if you just need to recharge, that day can be used for the two of you doing whatever you want,
08:36whether it be laundry or going out and eating at restaurants you want.
08:40They don't tell you where to go eat or what to do.
08:43They give you a list of some of the locals, or you can experience them on your own.
08:47Just stop in.
08:48And I would say that we've always seen the best parts of these communities by doing it this way
08:55versus flying over them and getting with another large group of people that you never really get to know.
09:03While the fantasy itinerary fills its days full to the brim with local flavors and behind-the-scene gems,
09:10the finest beauty can be found in the freedom.
09:14Many suggestions are optional and give RVers the choice to chase their curiosity
09:19by circling back to a special lobster shack, browsing a nearby farmer's market,
09:25or returning to that one lighthouse that's on every maritime traveler's map of must-sees.
09:31I remember was going back to Peggy's Cove.
09:34The weather was terrible. It was fogged in when we went with a tour group.
09:38But we went back on our own to Peggy's Cove.
09:42And at sunset, or near sunset, and the crowd was basically gone.
09:48It was all beautiful pictures and just memories that you burned into your brain
09:55because you did it on your own and didn't give up on it.
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10:27After a series of weathered waterfront harbors, the city of Halifax makes a big impact.
10:36And while it's actually Nova Scotia's smallest region, the capital is a vibrant mix of culture, landmarks, and numerous attractions where one minute you might be exploring interactive exhibits...
10:49Do people do this in real life?
10:51And the next, you're elbows deep in fried headache.
10:56So rather than winging it along these busy narrow streets, the Fantasy Crew swaps their RV keys for a bus tour to fully navigate the city's complicated charm.
11:08The tour bus that we're on is really fun.
11:14It's something we've never done before.
11:16And it's cool to just be on a massive bus with these great big windows.
11:22You can see everything outside from the comfortability of inside.
11:27And best yet is I don't have to drive.
11:30So that's great.
11:31And our tour guide is sharing things that we would never ever know or look up.
11:36Just regarding the history of the city, fun facts about the city, people coming to visit, some things about the architecture of the homes.
11:44There's some really impressive hotels that we've seen.
11:48And it's something that, like I said, we've never done, but so far I'm really enjoying it.
11:55From a hilltop fortress to quiet rows of gravestones, along with museums where stories of heroism are bottled in glass cases and suspended holes.
12:05Guests absorb the sights while taking the opportunity to make mental notes of stops to revisit.
12:13As each outing complements the next, an effortless flow between experiences may seem natural, but it's deliberately designed by the team's skillful balance of information with entertainment.
12:26All bundled into an immersive, one of a kind backstage pass.
12:32So we've done a few excursions that we've had that are exclusive to fantasy RV tours.
12:40We get behind the scenes tours in a lot of the museums.
12:47I was going to mention the Atlantic Fisheries Museum there and the Maritime Museum.
12:52Those are both behind the scenes guided tours that you're not going to get if you go there on your own.
12:57It's all in the package.
13:07While this area is made for wandering boardwalks and beaches, maritime weather is something of a wild card.
13:14Flip-flopping between soaking up sunshine and sprinting for cover.
13:18Luckily, when a rogue rainstorm sabotages any sightseeing for the day, fantasy flips the script by cranking up the competition with a spirited tournament of card games and root beer floats to fuel the fun.
13:35The number four of spades.
13:40Four of spades.
13:42One, two, or three.
13:52Number three.
13:53Wow.
13:54How about that?
13:55Twice in a row.
13:56What can I say?
13:57Wow.
13:58Awesome.
13:59That's some love there.
14:01You're welcome.
14:02The wagon masters have been excellent on this trip.
14:06No doubt about it.
14:07And the tail gunners as well.
14:08They're very personable and friendly.
14:11I believe it's an anniversary today.
14:13Woo!
14:14Woo!
14:15Woo!
14:16Woo!
14:17Woo!
14:18Woo!
14:19It's actually tomorrow because we're all together today.
14:21So, one, two, three.
14:23Happy anniversary to you!
14:26Happy anniversary to you!
14:29Happy anniversary to you!
14:30Happy anniversary to you!
14:31Happy anniversary to you!
14:32Happy anniversary to you!
14:33Yay!
14:34Yay!
14:35The excitement that they show is unbelievable because they've done this many, many times,
14:46and you would think it would be boring, but it's not to them.
14:48Just your friendly neighborhood bartender.
14:50Stay tuned, Ges.
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15:21so as a as a wagon master you're responsible for the overall tour
15:30but you're really really a wagon master's job is to coordinate
15:35with all of their guests and make sure all the guests have a great time
15:40you know of course there's planning and coordinating that's going on behind the
15:44scenes but you were there just as a leader to bring everybody together
15:49what's really amazing is when we do tours and we have repeat guests that have
15:56been on a tour with us before and yeah we just love it
16:09certainly there's freedom in the open road but there's also comfort
16:14in knowing that you have all of the support when it's needed and none of
16:18the stress about getting lost or booking a suspicious place to spend the night
16:23leave it to a trustworthy team to reserve the sweetest spots and scout out all of
16:28the routes to determine which rv parks are magic and which detours are dead ends
16:34as these phenomenal forces at work spend significant time getting to know each
16:39location in order to make a place we've never been before feel both familiar and brand new at the same time
16:54i've had a lot of guests tell me that they really appreciate the fact that they're traveling in a group
17:01um our viewers always tend to be friendly but um when you're on a fantasy tour and we're helping to
17:08facilitate that bonding one of the things that um people have said is it's nice so if somebody needs
17:15a an extra extension of hose to dump or a cord to plug into electricity or whatever then they know
17:24that somebody in the group is willing to help with that they like being able to travel together
17:33so we are in the lead so if there's a new road hazard that we haven't already briefed
17:39then we can relay that back to the group so they're expecting it and can avoid it
17:44and then the tail gutters leaving last and ensuring that everybody makes it safely to the next campground
17:56if something happens on our journey from campground to campground because life happens
18:02and sometimes things break they're going to come up behind you and they're going to help you
18:06find the solution to get you back on the road again and it's in a critical role on a fantasy tour
18:16that's mainly the reason i think we decided to do that and i'm glad we did it because we traveled a
18:23lot on our own but going out of the country so to speak you know through canada and all we felt like
18:29we'd be better to go in a group we felt safer about it you know and you you feel very safe
18:37in these campgrounds that fantasy chooses uh and they try to make them the best that there are in
18:43the area very well organized and an easy convenient way to have a wonderful trip without having to worry
18:52about very much i mean you could have a situation where something might go wrong but you're with a
18:58bunch of people that usually you can find a way to to bush fix it and and get going you know and and
19:04that's the nice thing about being in a team environment you've got all types of talents
19:10of different people by now the talents on this trip have established a solid rhythm as a group
19:17that keeps the good times on tap and encourages everyone to share in each other's enthusiasm
19:24having spent a week exploring what felt like the edge of the world these companions have found
19:29themselves captivated by colors and cobbled stone charm strolling through this living museum
19:36nevertheless the road continues to call from across the waves next maritime rv-ers board a ferry that
19:44pulls them along the atlantic leaving behind the vivid dream of painted towns melting into the horizon
19:51and for good reason newfoundland is wide awake and waiting
20:21so
20:39you
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