Travel Cafe Experience

06/18/2024

🚀 Travel Update from Milka! 🚀

Good morning, adventurers! 🌍✨ Just a quick note to let you know that I am out of the office this morning. I am attending a breakfast conference where she’s diving deep into the latest tours to Iberia, France, and Morocco! 🍽️📚

Stay tuned for all the exciting details and travel tips I’ll be bringing back. I can’t wait to share new adventures and hidden gems with you soon! 🏰🌄🕌

06/16/2024

💙 Sandals Saint Vincent and The Grenadines 💙

From the first time I saw pics of this beautiful Sandals Resort I knew it was special.
Nestled between mountains, in the valley of lush greenery and directly infront a spectacular view of the ocean... Sandals really does pick unspoiled beaches to build upon. This island is very unspoiled and not jam packed with tourists ... So hurry and get there to enjoy the laid back and quiet island it is right now!
A little about the island itself:
St. Vincent and the Grenadines can offer a more authentic experience for travelers seeking something off the beaten path. While it may not have as many tourist attractions, there are still plenty of activities to enjoy on the island. Visitors can explore lush rainforests, hike to waterfalls, snorkel or dive in crystal-clear waters, visit local markets, and indulge in delicious Caribbean cuisine.

If you are looking for relaxation, rejuvenation in luxurious accommodations... Look no further and let's get you booked!

Let's connect soon,
Milka Santoro, Travel Advisor
905-931-9363
[email protected]

Sandals Resorts

06/07/2024

🍩 Happy Donut Day 🍩
Did you know we have Little Barn Co donuts?!!
We do! Come in and grab one with your favorite barista made coffee!
These donuts are delicious!!

Did you know donuts originated in Netherlands?! Have you wanted to visit? Ask us on the travel side of what we have available 🌎

Celebrate Happy Donut Day today and Saturday 🎉
(but they are available everyday!)

Come to The Travel Café Experience
and be sure to follow us!!

06/07/2024

It's Strawberry season and look at what Amanda is creating... DELISH!

You asked .. we listened! Feature dessert strawberry shortcake on our delicious strawberry scones .. delish 🍓🍓

06/05/2024

With Cayo Levantado Resort – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

06/03/2024

Who else feels the same?!! 🤭

06/02/2024

Join us this Wednesday June 5 @ 6:30pm

Cara from Lindblad will present and tell you all you need to know about expedition cruising as well as her account of experiencing The Galapagos on her most recent trip 🐢🌎

Also joint us is Tauck Tour & Cruises. Never heard of them? Great! That's even more reason to come out and it's why we host Travel Nights to let you know about all the experiences that are out there! We want our community well informed and making the right decision but you can only do that when you learn about all the different cruises or tour companies and how unique each one is.
All our Travel Nights are free to attend all you have to do is RSVP with
Milka Santoro, Travel Advisor [email protected]

05/30/2024

🌴Discover Wellness:Cayo Levantado🌴

Escape to Cayo Levantado, a tropical paradise dedicated to wellness and rejuvenation. Nestled in the heart of the Dominican Republic, this serene island offers the perfect retreat for those seeking to refresh their mind, body, and soul.

✨ **Yoga and Meditation**: Start your day with sunrise yoga sessions overlooking the turquoise waters, and unwind with guided meditation sessions designed to bring peace and clarity.

🌿 **Spa Treatments**: Indulge in luxurious spa treatments using natural, locally sourced ingredients. From massages to facials, our skilled therapists will help you achieve total relaxation.

🥗 **Healthy Cuisine**: Enjoy gourmet meals crafted from fresh, organic ingredients. Our chefs focus on creating delicious, nutritious dishes that nourish your body and delight your senses.

🚶 **Nature Walks**: Explore the island's lush landscapes with guided nature walks. Discover hidden beaches, tropical flora, and the natural beauty that makes Cayo Levantado so special.

🏊 **Water Activities**: Rejuvenate with activities like paddleboarding, snorkeling, and kayaking. Connect with nature and experience the healing power of the ocean.

Whether you’re looking to de-stress, detox, or simply recharge, Cayo Levantado offers the ultimate wellness experience. Book your stay today and embark on a journey to wellbeing in paradise. 🌺

05/29/2024

BOOKED!
4 people on Holland America venturing to Alaska 🛳️

This journey will take them on the exact same inside passage I was just on earlier this month!
Stops include Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan 🏔️

Holland America Line

05/29/2024

Out of Agency today.

I am doing a pop-up at The Club at White Oaks in Niagara!

Showcasing active travel as well as tours and cruises!!

Stop by and see me today 9-12 & 3- ??

If anyone is looking for me I can still be reached directly 905-931-9363 or [email protected]

Otherwise I am back in agency Thursday, Friday and Saturday!

05/27/2024

You can click below for all the info on my Irish Splendor Tour... it's a culinary and cultural adventure that everyone needs to experience!
What I love about this tour company, there's a few things. But one of the things is you have a home base for a few days before moving on to the next place, so you are not unpacking one day and packing up the next to leave. You stay in one location for a few days and head out in different directions daily to go touring.
Another great thing is there is time to do your own thing so it doesn't feel like a lot of hustle and bustle. Clients have shared this and really enjoy the little bit more relaxed pace, while still seeing it all!

Ready to book:

Milka Santoro, Travel Advisor
[email protected]

The Travel Cafe Experience
9 Hwy #20 West
Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
905-481-0688
Tico #50027158

Feel free to share with family or friends!

This culinary and cultural adventure begins at the Guinness Storehouse, Ireland's top international visitor attraction. Explore the brewing process behind this beloved beverage and learn how to pour the perfect pint. At its spectacular Gravity Bar, enjoy a sweeping 360º view of Dublin as you savour...

05/24/2024

Cruisers!
Whether new to cruising or looking for a different experience in cruising... Look for Virgin Voyages shorter cruises!

I have first hand experience on Virgin Voyages in the Caribbean and it is amazing!
Highlights:
- 📢 ADULTS ONLY 📢
- relaxed, laid back
- lots of loungers
- lots of swing things- hammocks, tire swing etc
- you don't get the constant trying to start a conversation with you from the crew
- service is excellent
- fun atmosphere
- "The Band" is the band you wear around your wrist that is your wallet to shop on board, open your stateroom and for the champagne to find you when you shake your phone 🥳 (Don't shake too much as you are charged for the bottle, but do it once!)

I have to say after being away just recently on a different cruise line, Virgin has the embarkation process down to an easy and quick process. I asked myself what are the other ocean cruise lines missing 🤷🏼

Have a Sparkling Summer aboard Virgin Voyages Caribbean voyages 🛳️💙🌍

Let me know if you want to go!

Milka Santoro, Cruise Specialist
[email protected]
Direct: 905-931-9363

The Travel Cafe Experience
9 Hwy #20 West
Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
905-481-0688
Tico #50027158

05/22/2024

we are always so excited to get home ....as we wait for our suitcase full of dirty laundry to arrive reminding us we are back to washing and cleaning 🙃😆

05/22/2024

RIU Palace

Book with me now for winter ... It's coming quick and these resorts sell out fast!

Milka Santoro, Travel Advisor
9 Hwy #20 West
Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
905-481-0688
Tico # 50027158
Direct [email protected]
905-931-9363

05/22/2024

RIU AQUARELLE in Falmouth Jamaica

I just spent the last 4 days in Jamaica at the brand new RIU Aquarelle a family resort!

Beautifully laid out resort. Easily walkable. Pools have plenty of shade. Water park for kids and waterslides!
Beach is nice but not much shade.

Nicely decorated ala cartes.
Steakhouse
Krystal
Japanese
Asian
Italian
And...
American Roadhouse
Buffet

RIU has taken on a softer more neutral decor and everyone is loving it! It's airy and soft with green plants to make the vibe tropical 🌴 and it's so fitting!

And the staff... All incredible and memorable!

Great stay at RIU AQUARELLE!

RIU Hotels and Resorts

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05/05/2024

My Alaskan journey so far 🌍⛴️⚓🏔️

Princess has been incredible!

Don't be alarmed as the ships are a bit dated, because no one would send a brand new ship to navigate around icebergs etc.

A lot of this journey has been smooth sailing in the inside passage, just incredible!

Princess has a medallion that is your wallet. You don't need to take anything when you leave your room to explore the ship, except your lipstick ladies 💄 Your Medallion unlocks your room, allows your order of coffee/bevvy to find you ANYWHERE on board, purchase anything, and order dinner in a specialty dining setting.

Princess known for Best pizza at sea, even the gf is good!

Must experience: movie under the stars ✨ 🍿🎬 Even though it's been chilly for us it was an incredible experience!!

I am aboard for a work conference which has been great and learning so much to bring back to you, wait for it.

I am still sailing and will share more soon!

But today is more learning and dinner with Lindblad and Tauck!

Today we are in Ketchikan...let's see what today will be like!

05/05/2024

Debbie Kelly Icebergs!!

05/02/2024

Good morning from ALASKA!!

I apologize my phone wouldn't connect to internet for some reason but I am back right now...it's been a long couple of days without connecting with everyone.

Follow the full journey on my FB Group Niagara Voyage Club ⛴️🙌

Morning view ...just stunning 😍

04/29/2024

We packed our suitcases and are moving up the street on Hwy #20

Upper Level: The cafe that always draws you in from the fresh coffee brewing to the incredible scones and other freshly baked items. Amanda has some more deliciousness coming so stay tuned!

Lower Level: The travel side ⛴️✈️ Not only will I be there a bit more but we will also have Women's Travel Club in-house 🙌 All upcoming tours, cruises etc that we have available will be displayed so it's nice and easy for you to find it!

If you enjoy cruising please follow my cruising FB group Niagara Voyage Club as we will be streamlining our social media and don't want you left behind ⛴️

The Travel Cafe Experience welcomes you later this week to our new location on Hwy #20

Together we all say thank you for your past support and can't wait to see you in our new space 🙌🥳🎉

Travel Cafe Experience The Travel Café Experience

04/13/2024

Something a little fun for the weekend!!

We all have our own idea about where we want to travel and what our bucketlist looks like. Don't let anyone make you stray from your ideal place. It's your bucketlist! There is no wrong bucketlist!
Just like there is no wrong vision board... it's your vision! So tell me:
Vision Boards for how you want your 2024-2025 to look:
#1 Wellness/active travel
#2 Cruises anywhere in the world
#3 Caribbean beaches and sunshine all day

Leave me a comment with which vision board is closest to your vision of travel over the next year or so... and if there's a mix of 2 put both #'s in the comments or 1,2,3!!!

Need any help?! Reach out as one of my favorite things to do is helping people check a bucketlist travel off their list 🌎✅

Contact Milka Santoro, Travel Advisor
📲 905-931-9363
📧 [email protected]

04/11/2024

Big news from the Travel Cafe Experience! 🌍✈️

We’re on the move – just up the road to a more spacious spot, where there’s plenty of room for more travel, coffee, pastries, and adventures! Stay tuned for the grand opening date. Can’t wait to share this journey with you all! ☕️🥐✈️

04/06/2024

🚢 Dreaming of a voyage through Norway's stunning landscapes? ⛰️
Set sail on a Norway cruise and discover the wonders of majestic fjords, charming coastal towns, and vibrant culture! 🇳🇴
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Northern Lights, embark on thrilling wildlife encounters, and explore historic cities like Bergen and Oslo.

🌟 This is the perfect destination for those seeking a summer escape without Europe's scorching temperatures! 🌊✨

Let's plan your unforgettable adventure together!

Contact me, Milka Santoro- Cruise Specialist, to start crafting your perfect Norway cruise itinerary today!

905-931-9363
[email protected]

Most cruise lines have itineraries that go to Norway so if this is something of interest- reach out! Celebrity Cruise line as pictured in the 2nd picture has great itineraries!
Contact me today~ let me help you create an experience that will last forever!

04/04/2024

Sunny Portugal!
Another tour from the same company, because once you believe in a company for all they do and when clients want to book again with the same company, it says a lot!
We, at the Travel Cafe Experience only want to bring you the best we can find.

Sunny Portugal begins in Lisbon, the capital! Enjoy the music, architecture and cuisine as you walk the streets taking in another beautiful European city!
Visit a cork factory, and if you dont know you wont believe your eyes.
Take in the breathtaking views of Lagos, the Algarve then stroll along Cascais known as the Portuguese Riviera!
So much to mention that I will begin to dive into it over time.

But know on this tour there are so many different and exciting places you will visit and have stories to bring home to your friends.

Remember there are so many advantages to booking with me. Most of which I will get into later but I will mention this one. The number one thing everyone at our Travel Night with Collette loved is... the airport transfer picks us up locally!!! So your tour begins minutes away from your house. If you have ever been to Disney prior to the pandemic, they had a coach bus that picked you up from the Airport and made you feel like your vacation began right from the moment you got off the plane... this has that same feeling!!
I will explain this next week!

Click the link or the pic to be taken to my personal page where you will find the complete itinerary for this specific tour.
https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1233490

Any questions please do not hesitate to send them to me, Milka Santoro [email protected]

Lisbon, Choice on Tour: “Calcadas” Walking Tour or “The Way of the Cod” Tour, Belem, Cork Factory, Evora, Winery Visit, Alentejo, Lagos, Algarve, Setúbal, Portuguese Riviera, Obidos, Sintra, Choice on Tour: National Palace of Sintra or Free Time, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

04/02/2024

Irish Splendor Tour!

Mark October 2025 in your calendars!
Savor a true taste of "Irish Splendour."
Explore the historical city of Dublin including a tour of medieval Christ Church Cathedral and its crypt. EEK!
Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle. According to legend, kissing the stone endows the kisser with the gift of the gab (great eloquence or skill at flattery)
Explore the spectacular Di**le Peninsula while driving the majestic coast and enjoy the views.
Have an immersive experience when you meet a local family and enjoy tea and scones at their farm.
Stand in awe on the Cliffs of Moher.
Enjoy your farewell dinner at a castle and then, SURPRISE!! You get to stay your final night in the castle enjoying the atmosphere and enjoying the grounds!
Sip on the “Water of Life” at a whiskey distillery.

This trip doesn't just end there. It never ends, as this bucket list travel memory will last a lifetime!

Next week I will go into more detail about this tour and why Collette ranks so high when it comes to tours... keep watch!

To learn more about this click the link to be taken to the full itinerary and learn all about this incredible Ireland Tour:
https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1254623

This culinary and cultural adventure begins at the Guinness Storehouse, Ireland's top international visitor attraction. Explore the brewing process behind this beloved beverage and learn how to pour the perfect pint. At its spectacular Gravity Bar, enjoy a sweeping 360º view of Dublin as you savour...

03/26/2024

Lindblad Expeditions is coming to our Travel Night Wednesday June 5 and our BDM Cara will have just come back from Galapagos and will be sharing her first hand experience on Lindblad as well as going to The Galapagos 🐢🐸🦎

Tell me in the comments or use an emoji to let me know if The Galapagos is on your bucketlist!

If you want to come and enjoy an evening learning about expedition cruising, The Galapagos and more, we welcome you to come to our FREE informative night!
Feel free to share this post to let others know, we so appreciate it.

To RSVP contact Milka Santoro [email protected] 905-931-9363
to receive our email of calendar events as they come up.

While our guests are immersed in adventures around the world, the extraordinary women on our expedition team work tirelessly to ensure each experience is unforgettable. This , we’re highlighting just a few of the team members you may meet when you travel with us.

Meet Undersea Specialist Kim Nesbitt
Kim's favorite dive spots are in the chilly waters of Alaska and British Columbia, but she studies and records marine realms across the globe using our arsenal of onboard tools. Kim is also a dedicated citizen scientist who regularly contributes her images to apps like iNaturalist.org, and she encourages travelers to do the same.

03/22/2024

Thinking of doing an expedition Cruise... Lindblad is the top pick 🛳️ 🐳

Immersive adventurer seekers, listen up!
We will be having Cara from Lindblad coming to Fonthill to present the experience while sailing with Lindblad.

Wanting to visit The Galapagos... Our representative will just be back from there and will be sharing her first hand experience not only about being on board but also what Galapagos is truly like 🐢

Get on our travel night list and don't miss another FREE informative evening.

Email Milka at [email protected]
And ask to be placed on the travel night list.

While our guests are immersed in adventures around the world, the extraordinary women on our expedition team work tirelessly to ensure each experience is unforgettable. This , we’re highlighting just a few of the team members you may meet when you travel with us.

Meet Undersea Specialist Kim Nesbitt
Kim's favorite dive spots are in the chilly waters of Alaska and British Columbia, but she studies and records marine realms across the globe using our arsenal of onboard tools. Kim is also a dedicated citizen scientist who regularly contributes her images to apps like iNaturalist.org, and she encourages travelers to do the same.

03/21/2024

Semi Annual Sale from a premium cruise line ... Great for couples, friends and multi-generational. Doesn't cater to much to kids so you won't find a ton of here but they do have kids clubs etc.

SHOWS. CUISINE. DRINKS. VIBES.

ALL TOO NOTCH!!

When you arent feeling super excited about the contemporary lines... Try Celebrity! It's the next step up and step it up is what they do best!!

Contact me to learn more or to price your next cruise!

03/14/2024

Want to learn more about this Portugal Tour come to The Travel Cafe Experience Monday March 18 @ 6:30pm for our FREE informative evening with a representative from Collette Tours!

Highlights will include
🌍 Portugal, Italy and Ireland 🌍

Please RSVP with Milka 905-931-9363
by Friday March 15

03/13/2024

Wellness Wednesday!
Hello Happy Travellers!

There is so much out there in terms of wellness travels and this is why it brings me great pleasure to advise you of different types of travels that allow you to continue to move, see so much and still be immersed yet experience so much on one journey!

Not only do I have a Wellness Costa Rica Tour that you have heard about but we also have some of the most amazing hiking and cycling tours available!

Now for cruisers, there are ways to still stay fit and move lots while on a cruise but some of it takes more discipline. There is no one leading you. You sign up for your classes, get up, and walk the beautiful outdoor track first thing in the morning to get a head start on your steps, but it's all up to you.

A tour, on the other hand, is scheduled, you will cover a certain amount of territory, stopping at specific stops, constantly taking in breathtaking sites and views, and ending your day somewhere spectacular with free time to roam. Some meals will be included while others are not so you are free to go local and experience a truly traditional meal or eat at the hotel, many options available.

No matter how you want your next travels to look like... I can help!

Find me at the Travel Cafe Experience on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays or by appointment.