Back from Europe—and straight into a different kind of immersion here in Ottawa. From walking 16 river cruise ships in Amsterdam… to sitting at the table with some of the most influential voices shaping the future of travel in Canada. It started with the ACTA – Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors roundtables […]
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There’s something special about arriving in Amsterdam and heading straight to the river. Even with a soft drizzle in the air, the scene felt like a perfect welcome — a lineup of beautiful river ships docked side by side, each representing a different style, philosophy, and experience. ✨ Viva Enjoy ✨ Tauck Savor ✨
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This week, I was featured in Travelweek, sharing what it really looks like to guide clients through today’s increasingly complex travel landscape. See https://www.travelweek.ca/news/agent-feedback/clients-expect-us-to-know-everything-about-everything-how-agents-stay-a-step-ahead-even-in-tumultuous-times/ At the heart of it, my philosophy hasn’t changed — even if the world around us has. 💬 “In many ways, the core of the job hasn’t changed: helping
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A Gentle Reminder to Come Back to Yourself At a conference filled with ship tours, strategy sessions, and conversations about what’s next… the most powerful moment had nothing to do with business at all. It was a pause. A breath. A reminder. During a keynote, Elizabeth Gilbert spoke about something so
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A surprising Bohemian Rhapsody performance at the ASTA River Cruise Expo highlights the spirit behind Tauck river cruises and guided tours. Insights from Tauck Certified Advisor Sheila Gallant-Halloran.
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Discover why Colombia’s Magdalena River is emerging as one of the most exciting new river cruise destinations. Insights from AmaWaterways co-founder Kristin Karst and river cruise expert Sheila Gallant-Halloran at the ASTA River Cruise Expo.
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There is never a dull moment being a travel advisor. Ours is always the first industry hit — and often the longest affected — whenever the world shifts. Ash clouds. Bird flu. Ebola. Snowmageddon. COVID. Floods. Low water levels. Earthquakes. Hurricanes. Cartel violence. Government advisories. Acts of war. The past six months alone:
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Wellness isn’t only about travel, rest, or taking time for ourselves. Sometimes it’s about something even more powerful — community. This week I had the privilege of attending another gathering of 100 Women Who Care Ottawa at Milestones Grill + Bar Lansdowne, and it was a beautiful reminder of how much impact can happen when
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Some destinations whisper. Tahiti calls. This week I’m sharing two moments that capture why French Polynesia stays at the top of so many bucket lists — especially for travellers craving something exotic, intimate, and genuinely far from ordinary. 🌊 If Paradise Had a Front Door… There’s a reason the overwater bungalow has become the
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