Shivon - The Travel Agent Next Door

Shivon - The Travel Agent Next Door Hi, my name is Shivon and I am a Travel Agent. I grew up from Airdrie, Alberta and luckily grew up with my mom as a Travel Agent.

I have travelled with my family growing up, by myself and with friends to many places and would like to share my travels.

Pancake breakfast with friends today, had to pull out their cowGIRL boots. You can’t tell Weslyn differently. My heart a...
07/06/2020

Pancake breakfast with friends today, had to pull out their cowGIRL boots. You can’t tell Weslyn differently. My heart and soul 😍🥰

Throwback Thursday ✨ This is a picture from one of my favorite vacations to Mexico. When I was 16 my mom booked about 50...
07/02/2020

Throwback Thursday ✨

This is a picture from one of my favorite vacations to Mexico. When I was 16 my mom booked about 50 people from Airdrie all to one resort. I got to spend two weeks with my best friends and we even got our own room. Although we were definitely monitored as there were also boys at the resort.😜

I came back more tanned than ever and had the time of my life with my best friends. Sometimes it doesn't matter where you are at all, its all about the people you are with!♥️

07/01/2020

On Canada Day I thought I would share a great Canadian destination. We traveled to Vancouver Island a couple of years back and did some exploring over to Tofino, down to Ucluelet, through Port Alberni and back to Nanaimo, Courtney, Comox and Campbell River. While in the Courtney area we were told about Nymph Falls and how our friends hung out there as teenagers. What a fantastic way to spend the day, lazing around on the warm rocks and wading in the river. So relaxing and exciting to find a place that probably you would never hear about unless you know some locals. Would definitely go back there some day.


Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 thankful we get to raise our girls in this wonderful, beautiful place.
07/01/2020

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 thankful we get to raise our girls in this wonderful, beautiful place.

Know a front line worker you would like to nominate to win a free trip?
07/01/2020

Know a front line worker you would like to nominate to win a free trip?

Help us to give back to Essential Workers and nominate a deserving person for this Free Trip Giveaway. Thank you to our co-sponsors WestJet and Palace Resorts Cancun.

Hi, I’m Shivon, but most importantly - I am the mom of two girls. Two amazingly smart, sassy little girls that rule my w...
06/29/2020

Hi, I’m Shivon, but most importantly - I am the mom of two girls. Two amazingly smart, sassy little girls that rule my world.

Weslyn (I’m four now!) Mattea is the princess ballerina of the house, already has plans for her future marriage and challenges me daily, but using the things I say against me. She used ‘debate-able’ against me last week.

Collins Autrie is our feisty little warrior woman that knows how to fight when she’s mad, get into messes all over the house and now she repeats ALL THE WORDS. In the last week alone we have heard Nash, door, Chase, Skye, pouch, cheese and the word more.

What are you favourite things about your kids??

I'm so lucky to have grown up with a mom with a passion for travel. I have enjoyed a lot of places without me even reall...
06/26/2020

I'm so lucky to have grown up with a mom with a passion for travel. I have enjoyed a lot of places without me even really knowing much about them, thanks to her. ✨

One place in particular is Jackson Hole, Wyoming. We booked a family vacation there back in 2014, it was the first family trip with significant others for us, more than just the five of us. It was also our first cold destination. Usually in the winter we were the family to be on a beach for sure, you can't just tell by the year long tans my parents have. Also it was the last vacation I had without kids (TAKE ME BACK). 😜

The town of Jackson Hole is amazing, it was snowy and there was so many cool shops and restaurants, we even had Christmas dinner at a restaurant. It was weird, but there was so many people doing the same thing. And pictured above, the amazing ski hill, the first day we snowboarded the sky opened up and it was gorgeous. 🏔

Have you been to Jackson Hole? Or a snowy destination?✨

06/24/2020

It's been a super difficult time for many small businesses, myself included. Here's a small task you can do to help support local! Thank you all who help to support local and continue to support my business! I really appreciate it!
www.helen.thetravelagentnextdoor.com



Back in 2011 when I was travelling in Asia, we were in the last country of the tour, Vietnam. ✨ They had some fresh frui...
06/24/2020

Back in 2011 when I was travelling in Asia, we were in the last country of the tour, Vietnam. ✨

They had some fresh fruit stalls all throughout where I was staying and I remember getting a HUGE plum from one of the vendors. It's weird because the whole trip I'd been eating tons of fruit off the side of the road, but mostly mangoes, lots and lots of mangoes. 🥭

But this one plum, as soon as I took one bite, I felt like I was at home. It tasted like home. Its crazy how I still remember it to this day. After 25 days of travelling without my family, and honestly probably was the longest period of time i've had away from my parents, all it took was one little fruit to make me feel like I was home again. 🏠

Have you found something in another country that made you feel like home? ✨

Interesting!
06/24/2020

Interesting!

The lackluster coronavirus reaction in the U.S. has caused concern.

Good Morning!My mom and I took some ‘branding’ photos of each other this weekend. I tried to pose nicely, but man I am a...
06/22/2020

Good Morning!

My mom and I took some ‘branding’ photos of each other this weekend. I tried to pose nicely, but man I am an awkward human being. So here’s the cutest of the bunch, showing off the dress I bought back in February when I was planning on going back to the office. Just ripped the tags off this morning.

Been spending most of my days learning about destinations, all while in my sweats with the kids climbing all over me with their peanut butter finger prints. I’m missing being able to wear dresses everyday without being a mess. I’ll leave you with my Monday Mantra -

✨Become the hardest working person you know. ✨

Can’t believe they’re mine ♥️ @ Airdrie, Alberta
06/19/2020

Can’t believe they’re mine ♥️ @ Airdrie, Alberta

Currently educating myself and becoming a USA destination specialist. Really hoping that the border opens up again so we...
06/17/2020

Currently educating myself and becoming a USA destination specialist. Really hoping that the border opens up again so we get to experience everything I’m learning about. 🇺🇸

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California 💚
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida 💚
Georgia
Hawaii 💚
Idaho 💚
Illinois 💚
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana 💚
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts 💚
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana 💚
Nebraska
Nevada 💚
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina 💚
North Dakota 💚
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon 💚
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina 💚
South Dakota 💚
Tennessee 💚
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington 💚
West Virginia
Wisconsin 💚
Wyoming 💚

How many states have you been to? According to this list I’ve visited 18 states!

Can you guess where I am in the picture above? A state known for its 🧀.

Way back in 2011, I had just been laid off from my job and got a decent severance so I decided to travel. Even with this...
06/15/2020

Way back in 2011, I had just been laid off from my job and got a decent severance so I decided to travel. Even with this extra cash I knew I’d want to travel on a budget. ✨

Thailand was the place to do this! I did the Contiki tour, but then spent a week in Phuket. I stayed in a hostel that cost me $8 a night, bought myself a $4 smoothie for breakfast and hit the beach. The rest of the day I could easily eat for less than $10 including all the water I was buying. 💵

And all my activities were free, because I basically just lived on the beach 🏝

Where is your favourite beach? ✨

06/10/2020

Check out this video for a quick overview on our website and don’t forget to enter the contest to win a 9 day trip to Costa Rica!!

Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show. ✨
06/10/2020

Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show. ✨

Better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times. 🏔 Thankfully my family loves a little adventure and...
06/09/2020

Better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times. 🏔

Thankfully my family loves a little adventure and we travelled to Peru in 2011, to hike Machu Picchu. It was an amazing trip and we saw so much, experienced an amazing culture too. ✨

We started our hike and did one day of the hike, slept in our tents for one night and woke up the next day with the news that we would have to turn back because it SNOWED. In JULY. On the passage we were supposed to take. How crazy is that. So we spent a day hiking back to where we started. Then took a train to the end of the hike and got to experience Machu Picchu a different way. One day I would love to go back and complete the hike. ❄️

Have you hiked Machu Picchu? 🏔

Happy Monday Morning! ✨A little get to know me - I LOVE to read. One of my favourite things to do when I am on vacation ...
06/08/2020

Happy Monday Morning! ✨

A little get to know me - I LOVE to read. One of my favourite things to do when I am on vacation is read. You get the time to not worry about cooking or cleaning and can just relax. When we travelled to Europe in 2014 I only brought one book with me and flew through it. Luckily the first place we stayed at was stocked with books I would take to the beach with my everyday. Then when we flew to Paris we hit up a book store because by then even Chris bought a book cause he needed something to do while I read, on the beach or on our balcony with a little rose beer.

Are you a reader?? What are you reading right now? 📚

Saturday ended up being a beautiful day ❤️ @ Airdrie, Alberta
06/08/2020

Saturday ended up being a beautiful day ❤️ @ Airdrie, Alberta

06/02/2020

Fill your bucket list. Think of all the places you would like to travel to. We're always ready to assist you!

Thankful to be learning from a caring, helpful Travel Agent ✨Thankful for the clients that are giving AMAZING testimonia...
05/27/2020

Thankful to be learning from a caring, helpful Travel Agent ✨

Thankful for the clients that are giving AMAZING testimonials of the work she has done for them.

Have you booked a trip through a website before?You can do the same through our website:https://www.helen.thetravelagent...
05/26/2020

Have you booked a trip through a website before?

You can do the same through our website:

https://www.helen.thetravelagentnextdoor.com/

Starting next week, my mom and I will be going through the website, showing you how to utilize it and all that it can offer you! ✨

You've never felt true fear until your passport isn't where you think you left it. ✈️Honestly, I never actually know whe...
05/26/2020

You've never felt true fear until your passport isn't where you think you left it. ✈️

Honestly, I never actually know where my passport is in my home until about the day before I leave, then I panic. I know it is somewhere in the house, but then when I need it, its like OMG I lost it! 😟

Back when I was travelling through Southeast Asia, I misplaced my passport while staying at a hostel in Vietnam. For a good twenty minutes I thought it was going to be stuck there forever, until I found it in one of the stupidest pockets in my whole bag. Still no idea when or why I put it there. 😂

Have you ever lost your passport while travelling? ✨

Looking to plan a destination Wedding? Jenn can help!!
05/22/2020

Looking to plan a destination Wedding? Jenn can help!!

We are so excited to introduce and share our LOGO with you!!! This brings us one step closer to the completion of our website and our official launch! ❤️

A huge and heartfelt thank you to Sandy at Studio X Design for working with us to come up with this unique and creative design. She was wonderful to work with and exceeded our expectations with her expertise, attention to detail, creativity, and timeliness. We highly recommend her for all of your branding needs!

We hope you love our logo as much as we do!!
Let us know what you think, we would love to hear from you.

Please share our logo love by liking and sharing this! Your continued love and support is much appreciated.

Happy Friday everyone, and have a fabulous weekend!

Happy Friday!Are you thinking how nice it would be to get away, especially with this gloomy weather? Air Canada Vacation...
05/22/2020

Happy Friday!

Are you thinking how nice it would be to get away, especially with this gloomy weather?

Air Canada Vacations has some great deals right now and also offering CareFlexPLUS.

Cost $29 per person
Deposit of $100 Fully Refundable
25 days Final Payment
Full Cancellation up to 25 days prior to the trip with deposit refund.

Ocean Riviera Paradise
December 10-17, 2020
Family of 5
$6260.00 (Includes the cost of CareFlexPLUS)

There are blackout dates from December 19 to January 5, where you do not qualify to purchase the CareFlexPLUS.

December 14-21, 2020 (Do not qualify for CareFlexPLUS)
Family of 5
$5585

This is a great resort with an amazing water park!

Need some financial support to make your dream vacation come true?
ZIP your trip. A better way to finance your vacation!

Please contact me if you have any interest in this location or any resort!

Book your Christmas Holiday with Air Canada!
05/21/2020

Book your Christmas Holiday with Air Canada!

Air Canada Vacations has a Limited Time Introductory Offer until May 31st. If you want to take advantage please feel free to contact me for details.

ZIP your trip. A better way to finance your vacation!


Maybe you feel like you don't need a travel agent for everything you book, but anytime you are unsure - reach out to a t...
05/21/2020

Maybe you feel like you don't need a travel agent for everything you book, but anytime you are unsure - reach out to a travel agent, you can support them and they can support you. ✨

Travel is an Investment in yourself.✨Don't forget the following things when planning out your travel budget:-Passport / ...
05/20/2020

Travel is an Investment in yourself.✨

Don't forget the following things when planning out your travel budget:
-Passport / Visas
-Insurance
- Vaccines
-Flights ✈️
-Paying for baggage, seat selection and meals on the flight
-Flights, car rentals, train passes etc at the destination
-Transfers
-Accommodations
-Food / Drinks 🍕
-Additional expenses/ spending money

You should also include the exchange rate and the cost of everything at the destination that you are travelling to. Most places you can stick to any type of budget, keeping it lower by making your own meals or staying at hostels instead of hotels. ✨

Better to be over budget than under budget.

Are you saving up for your next vacation? 💵

05/19/2020

What do you want from a Travel Professional?
- Knowledge

This could be knowledge of a destination, knowledge of the best ways to save money, knowledge of how to get the best out of a vacation, on and on.

So that I have value to give to my clients, I do courses, seminars, and travel universities. I often travel to a destination to learn in-depth on what there is to see and do. There's no better way to learn about a destination than to go there.
Ask me how I can help you.

We can dream now so we can travel later.🏝

ZIP your trip. "A better way to finance your travel!"✈️

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Friday 9am - 5pm
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