Family memories, some fade, some stick around. What are the memories that stick in your mind? Perhaps, it’s: your eldest catching each speeding drip of a triple decker -- and very melty -- ice cream cone treat that grandma and grandpa spoiled him with while soaking in the sun on the lido deck of cr...
Recently, Elizabeth Story of Kensington Tours shared her experience. We thought we should share the highlights with you! "I feel like one of the lucky ones when I tell people where I get to work, and my good fortune rang particularly true when I took my daughter to South Africa with Kensington Tour...
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 ...
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 th...
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 volu...
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...
We call Canada our home, but have you actually ventured out from your own back yard to really see what this amazing country has to offer? Nearing the end of Canada’s 150th birthday, I feel like a little trip down memory lane is in order… When I was 19 my girlfriend and I took the trip of a lifetime...
Looking for a great multi-generational Destination? Try Costa Rica. Interested in a multi-generational family vacation? Looking to take your kids and grandkids or a group of friends on a holiday and trying to find a destination to please everyone including grandparents, adults, teenagers and kids h...
My Mexico family vacation wasn't quite like the Dukerol ads! You may have seen the commercials for Dukerol where a gorgeous woman in a bikini is sun bathing on the sands of the Caribbean, drinking a margherita, while watching as her children are running around splashing in the water. Well… that was...
I enjoy creating and delivering ultimate travel experiences for each guest to make long lasting memories! Drawing on decades of experience in travel, ranging from Student Programs up to Luxury Travel, and extensive travel experience, I am proficient at designing unique and customized itineraries fo...
My trip to Barcelona was definitely a last-minute decision. Earlier in the year, my mom had asked me if I wanted to go. Each spring, my auntie rents an apartment in Barcelona, and usually various members of the family come for couple weeks. My mom’s plan was to spend the last two weeks there and w...
All our stories and reflection on family time centered around travel adventures we shared! I’m going to try my best to NOT make this blog post sad, but unfortunately the ‘ah-ha’ ness of what I’m feeling right now is the result of a sad moment. My Dad passed away yesterday. Of course, it is very sad...
Cruising had never really interested me. I always wanted something more active, didn’t want to be confined to a ship in the middle of the ocean, and didn’t know what I would do with myself on a ship. This past December I decided that it was time I went on a cruise to see what everyone was so excite...
Agent Rikki Hepburn visited Costa Rica, she couldn't stop talking about it - so here is her blog. I just returned from the most amazing trip to Costa Rica, my first time and so hope I have the opportunity to return. If you have never been, definitely add it to your list of destinations you want to ...
As a mom of 4 boys, I can’t tell you how much I value the one-on-one time I share with my kids. Sadly, those moments are often limited to driving them to soccer or reading a bedtime story. So, when I chose the travel industry as a career path, I fell in love with the idea of taking a one-on-one adv...
In Vietnam the main mode of transport is by bike - on this tour you will get to experience this several times! This tour hits all the key locations in Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. You will cycle through the city to see key landmarks, kayak in the famous Halong Bay and hike in the local v...
Darci Murray has been part of the Personal Travel Management team for over five years. Darci believes in giving back to the community and has raised thousands of dollars for various sports clubs within BC. As a committed Travel Agent she promises to provide clients with expert knowledge and friendl...
I slowly walked or shall I say shuffled up the Marangu route to the top of Kilimanjaro. I must say I did feel light headed and wondered what am I doing climbing in the dark through snow with a headache. However, like giving birth it was worth in when I got to the top as the sun was coming up. My fa...
Are you looking to Explore the World? Let us inspire you with some amazing destinations with high quality guides. Robyn Freels and Bronwen Hill, travel consultants with Personal Travel Management are hosting an evening with Erin Buttler of G Adventures to share with you some amazing destinations!...
See Africa through expert eyes and leave a legacy! I’ve recently returned from scouting our Legacy Safari, which I’m hosting at Singita Lebombo Lodge in May 2019. Join me there and help safeguard the Rhino of Kruger Park. Sitting on the deck of my beautiful suite, overlooking a rocky ridge where a ...
Looking for a superb dive, snorkeling, fishing & kayaking destination? I can highly recommend Belize. I just returned from an amazing 10 day holiday in Belize. This is the second time that I have visited Belize and this time we decided to stay at Joe Jo’s Resort on Tobacco Caye a tiny remote 4...
Travel Agents invest in relationships with tour operators, hotels and other suppliers to enhance their knowledge and give you the best possible service. One of the value-added bonuses of working with a travel agent for your all-inclusive family vacation to the south, are the relationships. As with ...
As a travel specialist, I work with families to create family stories and experiences. My expertise is with multi-generational families and those with special needs. I am myself an avid world traveller (with my extended family) and am passionate about connecting multi-generational families with per...
Family & Custom Travel Expert✈ Changing lives through travel ✈ Creating experiences & memories ✈ Disney → Europe → Antarctica✈ Singles → Groups☎ Where is your next adventure? My passion for travel ignited at the age of 13 when I spent 6 weeks in Seville, Spain for Expo '92. Flamenco dancing...
I specialize in: making bucket list dreams come truecreating memories through family adventuressolidifying connection with family heritage tours. A passion for travel, enthusiasm for learning other cultures and a keen desire to connect with all destinations worldwide makes me the perfect match for ...
Laura's life and travel experiences led her to join the exciting world of adventure travel in 2008. Having lived in such diverse countries as Pakistan and Ghana growing up definitely made an impression, as did the many travels that have followed in recent years during her time working in the advent...
Travelling is an addiction - once you start, it's hard to stop which is why I've been doing it for over 20 years. It's hard to say which place is my favorite; the smell from the food stalls in the Jemmaa el Fna square in Marrakech, Petra at sunset, Machu Picchu at sunrise, rafting down the Zambezi,...
Sheri’s passion is authentic travel shared with like-minded people enthusiastic about exploring our big planet! With over 20 years in the travel industry, Sheri’s knowledge and expertise of worldwide adventure comes first-hand; she’s travelled extensively on all 7 continents in over 100 countries. ...
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 desti...
Are you heading on vacations this summer? Our Yvette Crossley went live on CBC's Early Edition to share some tips for summer travel and how to reduce the stress! Click to Minute 50 to hear what she suggests! CBC Early Edition
Meet Whitney, an acclaimed Travel Agent with Personal Travel Management (PTM) and your personal travel maestro. Whitney's passion is crafting bespoke journeys, curating trips, and unforgettable experiences. With a focus on luxury travel, Whitney's expertise extends from pampered family vacations to...
Our Ocean Cruising Specialists: Linda Heiss | Dean Nelson | Wendy Perkins-Mantle | Amy Ho “To cruise or not to cruise. . .?”, that is the [best] question. Whether you’re a seasoned and seaworthy sailor or new to cocktails on the lido deck, you’ll always find something surprising in the world of cru...
Adventure Travel can mean different things to different travelers from camping in Antarctica, to sleeping in a 5 star tented camp in Botswana, to visiting lemurs in Madagascar or hiking the Indian Himalayas otherwise known as “Little Tibet”, just to name a few. If you are looking for that unforgett...
Finding that special romantic overseas wedding location for your big day is an important decision. As the bride and groom you have many balls to juggle and a myriad of decisions to make. Let us help make your special day the most memorable day for you, your family and friends. Everyone’s wedding i...
Edith previously owned her own travel agency and has many years of leisure and corporate travel experience. Edith specializes in choosing the right cruise or river cruise for her clients.
Wendy Perkins-Mantle has over 30 years of travel consulting expertise, spanning from backpacking adventure and family reunions to luxury cruising, upscale tours and conventions, business travel, education and school music/sports groups. To provide the best service possible, Wendy has accompanied as...
Our Textile and Cultural Travel Experts - Yvette Crossley Cultural and Textile travel is for those that have an interest, perhaps a hobby, in textiles, arts and crafts. Itineraries are carefully crafted to visit each country’s cultural, architectural and geographical highlights while including many...
Want to go beyond the commonplace? Then take full advantage of our luxury travel experts with a craft-your-own experience. You won’t regret it! When you ask about luxury travel, our agents share their insider access to cruises and destinations beyond your imagination. We will find you the adventur...
Our River Cruising Specialists: Pearl Lemauviel | Linda Heiss | Kate Willems-Taylor | Dean Nelson | Wendy Perkins-Mantle Considering a cruise? We highly recommend giving river cruising a go – it is one of the most engaging ways to explore villages and wildlife around the world. River cruising acros...
I want to share with you a little about me, and what I offer my guests on our trips. The most valuable resource I can offer is my passion. My love of travel, art and culture shines through in everything I do. My clients, my family and my friends turn to me for advice and knowledge about travel but ...
French Polynesia exceeded my expectations of being only a sun and sand destination, here is how! I sit on the back deck of the MS Paul Gauguin in the La Palette Lounge with my morning tea soaking in the volcanic rock formations that surround our ship. We are anchored in Cooks Bay on the Island of M...
My Top Tips for Enjoying Summer Vacations! We all know how to enjoy summer vacations and we have grand plans! Then all of a sudden September is here and the kids are back at school and we go back to work and what, where did summer go? That hike up the valley to see the old growth trees, that visit ...
Colours are plentiful in the Netherlands and Belgium during Spring. This river cruise will journey through the waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium. Watch the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come alive. Sample belgian chocolates, bike through the fields of flowers and sip wine as your ship provi...
Upon culminating a career in Wealth Management as a Certified Financial Planner in 2019, I found myself in need of a change. The decision to transform my love of laid-back luxury travel into helping guide others on their own journeys seemed quite natural. I’m fortunate to have joined an incredible ...
A visit to Vancouver Island, I learned about culture, wildlife and my family! Last summer I went to Port McNeil on Vancouver Island in BC Canada. I went with my Mom (Darci Murray) and my three brothers. During this camping trip, I learned about all kinds of wildlife that live there; the bears, the ...
Dreaming of that perfect romantic getaway for you and a special someone – Overwater Bungalow! The overwater bungalow is synonymous with romance, couple getaways, perfect food (gourmet room service food) and crystal clear waters. When dreaming about this getaway, the first place to consider is alway...
Since entering the travel business, I have wanted to be a Special Needs Travel Agent. For me, my purpose is to ensure everyone who wants to travel, has the opportunity. Having received my Special Needs Travel Certification last year through IATA was significant for me as it meant I had furthered my...
Personal Travel Management is still open and still working with their clients. We have a little more free time now, so we thought we would introduce ourselves to you! Check back regularly, because we will update this page with more and more videos! You can always follow us on Facebook and be inspir...
The time is now to enjoy a local road trip and avoid the crowds. The summer of 2020 is all about travelling locally, taking an RV, camping or a roadtrip. I (Rikki - owner of PTM) recently completed a roadtrip from BC to Alberta and back to BC to visit family and friends. As I was taking this adven...
The new normal in air travel is here and it is surprisingly easy for travellers to enjoy their flights again! Flying for me has always been something I enjoy, in the new normal I wondered if I would continue to enjoy it. I like that it is forced time to read a book, watch a movie with snacks and ma...
Now is the time to explore our own British Columbia (BC) backyard. With travel precautions in place the hot topic is trips in BC and which BC backroad do we explore. What is that place that is in BC that we have heard of, always said we would go, but never did. Trips in BC are now, just for those l...
Birdwatching… it’s a thing… it is actually a really big thing! If 2020 has taught us anything it is to ‘SLOW DOWN’ and enjoy our immediate surroundings. When we are forced to live in today with no crazy busy plans for tomorrow, things like watching birds, smelling flowers and appreciating sunsets ...
This itinerary has it all! Visit Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu Region and the infamous Serengeti National Park. By the end of your 11-day tour, you will be able to determine what makes each region special. This Itinerary also has a 2 night immerse experience at EEMPS where guest...
Travel to Discover Your Journey has been the main theme of my life during the last 30 years. Traveling Solo, Family Vacations, Cruising, Work Travel, Yoga/Wellness Teaching Vacations continues to allow me to discover new experiences and wisdom. Packing and unpacking my suitcases each time has widen...
Our LGBTQ Travel Experts - Dean Nelson We are so excited to see many destinations and travel partners are embracing gender and sexual diversity and working hard to ensure our LGBTQ travellers feel safe, welcomed and included in their vacation and travel experience. Pride celebrations without a doub...
When it comes to expedition cruising, there's one company that stands out above the rest – Lindblad Expeditions. As a seasoned travel agent and an avid explorer, I've had the privilege of experiencing Lindblad's magic firsthand. Last November, my husband and I embarked on a 23-night cruise to Antar...
