The Vacation Guru- Alana Halford-Bowles

05/16/2024

Every voyage needs a great envoy. Someone to create exciting, jaw-dropping experiences that feel both effortless and meticulously planned. That new voyage starts soon…

05/16/2024

Independent by Flight Centre is now Envoyage—a worldwide travel brand with a local approach. And you’ll experience it with an even better range of brands and offers, ensuring every journey is the journey of a lifetime. This is just the beginning

05/14/2024

Something new is coming, and it’s going to bring you even more benefits when it comes to booking your next adventure.

04/11/2024

Clink, clink! 🥂 Cheers to a dreamy view and good laughs. What type of view are you saying cheers to? An island, a city or a ship? Make your dreams come true and BOOK NOW!

03/17/2024

Ireland has always been associated with St Patrick's Day but there is so much more that Ireland has to offer year round!
Renowned for its rolling green hills and rugged coastline, its lively cities steeped in history and tradition, Ireland provides an eclectic mix of the old and new.

02/22/2024

Uniworld Flash Leap Year Sale 2-for-1 fares on select sailings!

Experience all-inclusive luxury on a Uniworld boutique river cruise with award-winning ships, gourmet cuisines, personalized service, and meticulously crafted excursions.

01/24/2024

Discover a truly unique destination tucked away on the tip of Baja California Sur – Los Cabos. One of the world’s most diverse tourist destinations is conveniently only a flight away! ✈️

01/22/2024

The Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya creates a sophisticated, adults-only atmosphere with lush gardens, bespoke Zen Spa, and sugar-sand white beaches. Revel in all-inclusive luxury with delicious dining, endless drinks, sunrise yoga, wine tasting, and more.

01/18/2024

You slowly open your eyes, 👀 climb out of bed, draw the curtains, and open the window. You take in the scene before you. The clear blue sea, the verdant vegetation, gently swaying palm trees, 🌴 early risers already walking along the soft, white sandy beach. You give your eyes a rub and maybe even pinch yourself! No! It wasn’t a dream; it’s for real! Yes, you are indeed in Thailand! 😎 🌴 🏖️

But first, you need to book it so get in touch with me today!

01/17/2024

Yo ho ho and a bottle of… well, you know the rest! 🏴‍☠️🍹🏝
Thanks to its 17th-century origins in the West Indies, rum production is synonymous with the Caribbean. From Barbados (known to be the birthplace of rum) to Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and beyond, there’s no shortage of distillery tours and signature cocktails to keep your next vacation spirited.

12/14/2023

“Hard to be anything but optimistic”: Travel advisors share their New Year’s resolutions
https://www.travelweek.ca/news/agent-feedback/hard-to-be-anything-but-optimistic-travel-advisors-share-their-new-years-resolutions/
Travelweek
Independent By Flight Centre
Alana Halford-Bowles

TORONTO — It’s been a wild ride indeed for travel advisors these past few years, having to endure a global pandemic that essentially put a stop to all travel. But as they have proven so many times before, travel advisors are nothing if not resilient.

12/06/2023

"Being a part of Independent by Flight Centre entails enjoying unparalleled support. Thank you, The Vacation Guru- Alana Halford-Bowles, for your kind words. We are dedicated to ensuring that each of our Agency Owners feels supported, empowered, and fully integrated into our incredible community as they nurture and expand their travel businesses.

The camaraderie and sense of community within Independent are truly unique in this industry. It is the vibrancy and engagement brought forth by each of our Agency Owners, their teams, and our Independent Advisors that make this community so exceptional. Thank you, Alana, for being an integral part of our community."

To find out how you can become part of our community, reach out to our Sales Team for a confidential conversation

12/01/2023

If you an avid cruiser like me, you love exploring all the amenities onboard your favorite ship.

Every cruise ship is different, but you’ll likely find all of these things on board — whether you’re sailing with Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International or Norwegian Cruise Line.
Whether it is a pool or hot tub, swanky spa or whiskey lounge. Maybe its a hidden arcade or piano bar, cruises have something for everyone.

Get in touch to learn more about my favourite ship amenities and cruise itineraries.

[email protected]

11/30/2023

There are two types of people in this world: the ones who enjoy spending the festive season on the mountains ❄️⛷️⛄, and the ones who prefer spending the holidays in sunny locales ☀️🏄🌴

If you’re part of the latter group reach out, its not too late!
[email protected]

11/09/2023

I see great vacations in your future! 🔮 I’ll get you there with huge savings on incredible beach getaways.

11/01/2023

Ready for a fall escape? Although winter and spring get all of the attention, autumn is a great time to visit the Caribbean. You’ve got lower prices, fewer crowds, and beautifully warm weather. Sure, there are higher chances of a passing rain shower. But some of the islands on our list are outside of the Hurricane Belt and one even has less rain during its rainiest month than another Caribbean island during its driest one.

Get in touch to find the right Caribbean getaway for you!

10/12/2023

The last stop on our Mediterranean Cruise was Cannes! I place I could see myself moving to one day when I win the lottery. The high end fashion, beautiful beach and warm air of the French Riviera.

Enjoy a glass of bubbly while the sun sets at this stunning restaurant in . After enjoying the beach or wandering through the city's charming streets, .cannes is the perfect place to finish the day.

📸 Vertigo Cannes

10/11/2023

Want to spend Halloween away with the kiddos?
Great deal for this fantastic property Planet Hollywood Cancun
Oct 30-Nov 6
2 adults 2 kids
$4720
Plus…. All Aeroplan members will receive 50% extra points

10/11/2023

I have just returned from this marvelous city after visiting for the second time. Still one of my top travel destinations to visit.
From the history, the architecture, the beach, the food and of course the Sangria, Barcelona is a destination I always highly recommend to my clients.

Tag the person you would bring along to Barcelona, Spain.
Then reach out so we can make that dream a reality.

10/09/2023

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

09/30/2023

Checked off a bucket list item today, Pompeii!
A city frozen in time was more vast than ever imagined. Tomorrow I will check another one, Cinque Terre

09/30/2023

Most beautiful port to pull into Valletta Malta

09/30/2023

Next stop Messina Sicily

09/30/2023

Athens!

09/30/2023

Onto Olympia Greece to visit the site of the first Olympic Games

09/30/2023

When in Rome Part 3

09/30/2023

Rome Part 2