Jane Mark

Jane Mark

  As a long-established travel advisor, I have three passions:  scuba travel, trips with a genealogy focus, and river cruising.  Though these are three vastly different ways and reasons to travel, I find each has its own fascination and take great satisfaction in planning them.

  My devotion to scuba comes with over 20 years as an owner of a dive shop in the Muskoka cottage country north of Toronto. My own dive experience has taken me to some of the top dive spots in the Caribbean such as Bonaire, to legendary Roatan off Honduras and even to the Maldives. My clients love that I “talk the talk” and understand their interests and priorities. One of my favorite challenges was for clients on a Mediterranean cruise who wanted to dive, rather than tour, at various ports of call.  They told me diving off Santorini was a true highlight!

  Whether you want maximum bottom time or just a dive or two…you’re a keen diver and your partner would rather shop, spa or golf…or you’re with the family and want to introduce the kids to the magical world of snorkeling, I’ve planned exactly what you are looking for. From the Caribbean, the Red Sea to Tahiti, Australia and the Cook Islands, I have the expertise you are looking for.

   More recently I’ve discovered the delights and detective work of genealogy travel.  Helping clients plan a trip to learn more about their roots is incredibly rewarding – and the clients love it! Scotland is very popular, but the British Isles and Ireland are, not surprisingly, high up on the list. And I’ve helped clients learn more about their ancestors in Australia, New Zealand, Italy and Jamaica.

  Last but far from least, I've fallen in love with European river cruising. Sailing along at a leisurely pace (with no waves to worry about!) admiring the castles and the scenery, then disembarking to discover culture, cuisine, wine and mingle with the locals.  Now that’s a great way to travel! I’ve loved my own cruises and know you will too.