April 2011

Guest blog by Gemma Riley-Laurin – using apps at Disney

My family’s been to Disney 18 times. We can’t wait for trip #19! I use my specialized knowledge and training to help families go to Disney. I make travel arrangements for my clients – I liaise with them to pick the hotel that best suits their family, advise them about what are “must sees”, and help them structure their days. […]

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Disney Breaking Ground on Shanghai Disney Resort

News from www.disneytravelagents.ca : Disney and Partners Break Ground on Shanghai Disney Resort   The Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group, its joint venture partner in China, have broken ground on the Shanghai Disney Resort following approval from the Chinese central government in Beijing. Both companies marked the start of construction on the first Disney

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Royal Caribbean and Universal Studios Partner Up

Royal Caribbean Cruise line and Universal Studios are partnering up to offer an alternative to the Disney “land and sea”  theme park/ cruise alternative. See http://www.royalcaribbean.com/universal/ for how you can combine two holidays in one (or give me a call for details).  This is a popular holiday option for families with older teens (or some that just

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Exciting New Itineraries & Ports for 2012 with Disney Cruise Line

Finally, we know what’s happening with the Magic and Wonder in 2012. Disney had a big announcement this morning, and the news is indeed big.  And with the Canadian dollar at record highs, there’s never been a better time to book a Disney Cruise! Check out their announcement from the Disney Travel Agent website: ==========================================

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Touring Italy – Tauck Tours' Luxury & Value Beats Competition

Yesterday, I participated in a teleconference with Jackie Coulson, and attended a roadshow with Charmaine MacDonald about Tauck Tours’ expansion into the Canadian market. Not many Canadians know about Tauck Tours. They are kinda the newbie player in the tour operator market to Canada – the newbie that’s 85 years old in the USA.  So,

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The Wonderful Disney Wonder – guest blog by client Sean Farnell

It’s guest blog Monday. Today, I have my client, Sean Farnell, share his family’s experiences aboard the Disney Wonder. Enjoy his report, and the photos! ========== Let me start by saying we had a fabulous time aboard the Disney Wonder for our first family trip on a DCL Ship.  We have been cruisers for about

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Ottawa Travel Show – Anguilla Tourism Board

This weekend, I’ll be working the Ottawa Travel and Vacation Show at Aberdeen Pavilion, with the Anguilla Tourism Board.  Come by and say “hello” – learn more about this exciting destination. http://www.travelandvacationshow.ca/ Anguilla is the new hot spot to visit this year, especially since the tv show “The Bachelor” visited earlier this month. Come see

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"Best holiday ever"-client returns fr Noteworthy Events tour London

I just received the most wonderful of emails from a client. She’d just returned from a trip to London with her 5 and 11 year old daughters, and her mom (grandma).  We had a private driver pick them up at Heathrow, drive them to their hotel, and then had a private tour guide arranged for areas

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