Shannon Olson’s Tropical Adventure with Paul Gauguin
About Shannon Shannon Olson is passionate about creating travel experiences that go beyond simply getting from one place to another. As a travel consultant, she specializes in designing custom journeys tailored to each traveler’s interests, whether it’s biking through the Alentejo vineyards of Portugal, trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, or kayaking along the […]
Laurielee’s Incredible Danube Cruise with Avalon Waterways
Raised in Calgary, Laurielee launched her travel career over 40 years ago, inspired by her very first flight to the Hawaiian Islands. Since then, her love for travel has only grown stronger with each journey. Now an Independent Travel Consultant affiliated with Tier One Travel, Laurielee enjoys being a personal travel concierge, helping clients turn […]
Exploring Japan with Anita
Anita’s passion for travel has shaped her career for over 40 years. After graduating from the Grant MacEwan Travel course in 1979, she worked as a consultant before transitioning to roles like Sales Manager for Northwest Airlines and Corporate Sales Manager for the Coast Hotel chain. However, her love for consulting remained, and she returned […]
Tara’s Amazing G Adventures Tour to Morocco
Ever since she was a kid, Tara Sparshu has had a love for travel. Growing up, her family took long road trips across the United States, sparking a passion for exploration. She fondly remembers telling her parents that someday, she would travel the world. True to her word, Tara has made travel not only a […]
Warren’s River Cruise Adventure with Uniworld
Since joining the travel industry in 1997, Warren Robinson has loved exploring the world. He has a passion for seeing and experiencing new things and he believes that there is no better way to do this than to travel. For Warren, travel is all about tasting the local food, meeting people from different cultures, and […]
Ned’s Luxurious Alaskan Sailing with Silversea
Senior Travel Counsellor Ned Ambrus’ love for travel began early, growing up on the road with her dad’s rock ‘n’ roll band. By the age of eight, she had journeyed across Canada, from Victoria to Newfoundland. Her first international adventure took her to Mazatlán, followed by backpacking through Europe, sparking a lifelong passion for exploration. […]
Beth Beier’s Enchanting Voyage with Tauck
Beth Beier’s passion for travel began long before she became a Tier One Travel Consultant. From a young age, Beth was captivated by the excitement of exploring new cultures and the thrill of solo travel. A deep love marked her early twenties for discovering the world. As Beth transitioned into married and family life, her […]
Angela’s Journey with Tauck River Cruises
Meet Angela Kibsey, a seasoned Tier One Travel Consultant with over 28 years of experience in the travel industry. Angela’s passion for travel and her dedication to crafting personalized vacation experiences have made her a trusted advisor for countless clients. Recently, Angela embarked on a remarkable journey with Tauck River Cruises, exploring the hidden waterways […]
Why Are Travel Consultants So Valuable?
It goes without saying that if you are traveling during a global pandemic, the journey to your destination will likely be far from a walk in the park. Flying and crossing borders can be slower, more hectic, and more stressful because there are now so many different factors to consider. Travel consultants take it upon […]
6 Incredible Benefits of Working with a Travel Consultant
In recent years, with the perceived simplicity of booking travel online using self-serve booking engines, some people have assumed that using a travel consultant to book their own travel isn’t a necessity. However, nothing could be further from the truth! During the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous travelers were finding themselves extremely disappointed and stressed from having […]