The Power of Awe “Close your eyes.” Our private guide started counting: “1… 2… 2.5… quarter to 3… 3…” And then we opened them. No picture prepares you for this moment. The Taj Mahal doesn’t just look beautiful. It feels overwhelming. Emotional. Surreal. You spend your whole life seeing it in books, movies, documentaries… And […]
This past Thursday, I had the pleasure of participating in not one, but two Cruise Mastery panels focused on helping newer travel advisors become more confident selling cruise travel. Somewhere between the morning session and the evening discussion, I found myself returning to one of the most powerful lessons I discuss with clients planning meaningful
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Tobi looked at me this morning like, “What are you doing… and where are we going next?” Honestly… fair question. Sundays are for slowing down, recharging, and giving yourself permission to dream a little bigger. While you rest today, take a moment to think about your next adventure. Because the best trips don’t start at
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Sheila Gallant-Halloran shares what being named a Virtuoso Cruise Icon for the third consecutive year means for clients—and why working with a river cruise expert or expedition cruise expert can make all the difference when choosing the right luxury cruise experience.
Sports Travel Experiences: Why the Best Trips Are About More Than the Game A recent quick trip to Toronto reminded me of something I often tell clients: The best travel memories are rarely about the “perfect” seat, the perfect hotel, or the perfect itinerary. They’re about how the experience made you feel. After dinner, we
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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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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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What Canadians — Especially Dual Citizens — Must Know Before Boarding As of February 25, 2026, the United Kingdom’s new digital border system is fully enforced. And yes — travellers are being denied boarding. Let’s make this simple and clear. ✈️ If You Are Travelling to the UK on a Canadian Passport Canadian passport holders
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Lately, it can feel like the world is changing faster than we can process — headlines cycle in minutes, news about geopolitics, climate and uncertainty seem nonstop, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In times like this, it’s more important than ever to carve out space for peace, calm, and restoration — not just physically,
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Champagne corks can shoot out at 55 mph — and yes, people die every year from popping bottles the wrong way. 😳 Tony Soljan, a third-generation winemaker from Soljān Estate Winery in New Zealand, shares the pro method for opening sparkling wine safely and with respect. He uses the méthode traditionnelle (just like
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