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I remember it well… sitting on my parents’ patio in Johannesburg, listening to my uncle tell stories of his adventures around the world. He owned a large travel agency in Germany, and was escorting a small group of clients on yet another African Safari. His life seemed so interesting as he regaled us with his travel experiences in exotic places like Asia, South America and Australasia. I was mesmerized and inspired, and then it hit me – this was what I wanted to do too! My graduation gift was a ships’ passage from South Africa to England, and so I packed up my belongings in one of those huge ...

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Celebration of new routes! It was time to celebrate the year that has gone and the new routes that Air Canada is offering out of Vancouver. 4 of our agents, Jenny Revesz, Bronwen Hill, Rikki Hepburn and Yvette Crossley joined Air Canada. Click this link to read the article. Air Canada: Making Spirits Bright Article by Vickie Sam Paget

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Today, Lisa Derby from Personal Travel Management went on the air with Gloria Macarenko of CBC's BC Almanac to discuss travelling during holiday (Christmas) period.Listen here!Starting at minute 27 - she gives advise and helps to make holiday travel easier.https://podcast-a.akamaihd.net...

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I just returned from a fabulous trip to Ireland. My flights to and from Vancouver were with Air Canada in Premium Economy. Premium Economy on the Dreamliner between Vancouver to Toronto was a wonderful experience. The seats are definitely bigger and the entertainment system is great. The in-flight service was wonderful. It is definitely worth it. I would highly recommend Premium Economy. Premium Rouge with Air Canada Rouge between Toronto and Dublin was great and the complimentary Ipads were nice. On my connection back through Toronto with my lay over, I was able to access the Maple Leaf Loun...

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Tipping rules vary around the world by country, region and scenario. It can be very confusing for travellers especially those of us from North America who are used to tipping fairly generously. Before you travel, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with customs and expectations in your destination country, including rules about tipping. When you are travelling here is a guideline for tipping. Restaurant Meals (between 5-15% of the bill depending on the type of restaurant and local custom) Hotel Concierge (up to $30 per day for special services such as getting you difficult to get resta...

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Finally we did it! A bike tour – a bike with two wheels and human powered that is. My boyfriend has for a few years now been suggesting that we go a biking holiday. Me, I’m no hard core biker, so wasn’t sure I would be able to keep up. However we were going to England for a friend’s wedding and to see my cousin and well, we had 5 days that we didn’t have a plan for. The Exodus/Headwater Dorset and the Jurassic Coast self guided bike trip had caught my eye and well, it fitted into our schedule quite nicely. I reviewed the rating ‘leisurely’ and decided that this was a sign that I need to try t...

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What an incredible event to be associated with – Girl Guides SOAR (Spirit of Adventure Rendezvous) which this year was held in beautiful Smithers, BC. The event takes place every 3 years in B.C. and over 2,000 girls from across the Province, as well as visiting Guides from around the world, make the journey to the chosen destination. My team and I at Personal Travel Management (“PTM”) were both thrilled and honoured to be selected to help arrange the flights and ground transportation for a large portion of the attendees. This was a first for B.C. SOAR, but was deemed necessary due to the remo...

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It has been 8 months in the making for PTM, but 3 years for our client and it all comes down to today SOAR 2017! Every 3 years Girl Guides has this enormous camp out for a week. This year it is in Smithers. Personal Travel Management has organised the flights for close to 1,500 guiders and 200 volunteers from the lower mainland to Smithers. I am currently in Smithers, having flown up with 87 of the volunteers and the feeling is electric. Ladies of all ages are just so excited to be at camp and with other like minded individuals. Yesterday I toured through the campground – which was yet to b...

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