Having been a travel advisor for over 30 years, I’m proud to say I’ve lived through many changes in our industry – and there certainly have been many! However I continue to believe that the advice of a talented and experienced travel counsellor is always a wise investment that can take your vacation from “so-so” to “outstanding!”
Many of my clients are corporate travellers, and if you are travelling on business, why spend your busy work day searching for the best flights for the best price on several different websites when I can provide one stop shopping of flight/airfares, hotels and cars?
I’m also proud to say that I won the Air Canada President’s Award three years in a row, and was also a Top Achiever in Sales with them for four years in a row. I always take care to be prompt, professional and responsive. And friendly!
I like nothing better than researching and creating a special tour in Europe. Whether you like to do a fly-drive, an escorted tour, or explore by rail, I bring many years of experience, knowledge and personal contacts to the process. And when it comes to sunny destinations, I must say I am partial to St. Martiin, and love its unique Dutch/French heritage and all that brings to the vacation experience (and the dining experience!)
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.
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) is a self-managed, not-for-profit corporation, responsible for administration and enforcement of the Ontario Travel Industry Act, 2002 and Ontario Regulation 26/05 on behalf of the Ontario government. In addition, TICO administers an industry-financed Travel Compensation Fund. TICO is a wholly financed by registration fees paid by Ontario travel agencies and travel wholesalers. The Travel Industry Compensation Fund is financed entirely by Ontario travel industry registrants through contributions based on their sales revenues. The Travel Industry Council of Ontario's mission is to promote a fair and informed marketplace where consumers can be confident in their travel purchases. What does this mean for you? It means your money is safe when you book with Direct Travel.
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Consumer Protection BC promotes a fair marketplace for BC consumers and businesses. We were established in 2004 as a not-for-profit corporation to strengthen consumer protection in BC. We operate using a cost recovery model and we are the only organization of its kind in Canada.
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