
I joined my family's garment manufacturing business in 1978 reporting directly to my brother Ronald and enjoyed an incredible ride as our business grew internationally. In 1992, Ron retired from our business for health reasons and I found myself at the helm of our lingerie company (Linda Lingerie).
Ron subsequently founded an organization in 1992 called The Farha Foundation, which supported people living with HIV/AIDS in the Province of Quebec as well as education and prevention programs for this incurable but preventable disease. The foundation proudly distributed close to 10 million dollars to the community.
In 2005, I sold our business to a US-based company and continued to take care of the Canadian and International markets for them until 2015. Over those 10 years, I had the time to dive into a business that I have always been passionate about - the travel business.
My years of traveling the world to manufacture and sell lingerie has brought me to just about every continent many times over, for business and pleasure.
I have two children with whom I love to travel. It's been a great experience to see the world with young children, then with teens and now with young adults. Frankly traveling is one of my greatest loves.
I get an incredible sense of pleasure helping my clients experience the joy of travel. I take pride in offering seamless service and derive great satisfaction in making sure their travel experience is perfect.
Direct Travel is proud to be among the 1% of the most elite travel agencies in North America. As members of the world’s most premier travel organizations, including Virtuoso, we are able to provide our clients with exclusive benefits and complimentary amenities. With an average of 20 years of experience, our advisors have traveled the world over to discover the perfect destinations and personalized experiences for every client.
Our advisors are specialists for all regions of the world, and can guide you to the best in hotels, tour guides, activities and dining venues in every city and every country. From family vacations to wellness retreats, we have advisors who specialize in all specific types of travel. We also work with a variety of companies that offer specific activities for travelers with an active lifestyle seeking a personalized adventure.
There is a cruise for every type of traveler- river cruising for a slower pace, ocean cruising for waking up in a new city each day without unpacking more than once, and even expedition cruising for exploring the best nature has to offer. With an array of cruise choices and itinerary options around the world, we have the specialists who have been onboard each ship and sailed each itinerary in order to provide our clients with the best cruise to suit their travel style. We also offer extra special amenities like additional onboard credits and private shore excursions exclusive to our clients.
As members of Virtuoso and several elite luxury hotel programs we are partnered with the best of the best hotels, villas, resorts, boutique properties, and more— many of which we have first-hand experience. Our handpicked selections deliver exclusive savings and amenities—like complimentary breakfast or a welcome gift upon arriving to your suite—thanks to our worldwide and personal connections with numerous properties.