Lisa Farquharson Master Cruise Counsellor

08/28/2024

For those with upcoming Air Canada flights. Here is the latest news including rebooking information.

https://mraircanada.mediaroom.com/2024-08-27-Air-Canada-Comments-on-the-End-of-Federal-Conciliation-in-Negotiations-with-Air-Line-Pilots-Association?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3BKn9KxaT2j0YHLkrVUrRbOqVGb1Aohl5LWOxCiXi-wy4iDLsjA6udch0_aem_NBCYTABWoJtCQCg8rgkSkw

Air Canada recommits to seek a negotiated agreement with ALPA during the 21-day cooling off period Operations of the airline to continue as normal Flexible rebooking policy introduced for...

08/07/2024

Vacation Alert! Friday August 9th at 5:30 PM until Tuesday August 20th at 9:30 AM.

My daughter is getting married out of town, and I will be 100% offline during this time. If you have an urgent matter, please reach out to the office at 519-850-7766 and one of my colleagues will try to assist you.

This week, I am prioritizing time sensitive requests. I will do my best to reply to Emails. Please be patient as I only returned today (Wednesday), from being out of town from an extended long weekend of wedding prep.

Thank you for understanding.

08/01/2024

Time Sensitive!

There are only 7 rooms left!!!

One Oceanview, one Balcony and the balance are Suites.

I only have these exclusive rates until August 9th.

Check out my past posts of my Antarctica experience with Swan Hellenic. It is hard to put into words how breathtaking and inspiring it is. One has to experience it themselves to understand.

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Exclusive offer! BIG $$$ Savings!

I have secured a special rate with Swan Hellenic for an Antarctica Expedition sailing in January. This is the same itinerary I was so fortunate to have experienced last December.

The rates are protected until August. However, inventory is not protected. So, you need to act fast to secure your spot

SH Vega - Antarctica package from January 16,
2025 to January 25, 2025.

I am back in the office on Monday. Please reach out if you are interested.

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07/18/2024

Did you miss our Oceania presentation?

If you did, don’t worry, I have you covered.

Here is a link to the recording: https://vimeo.com/985076596/ee8cb776bd?share=copy

Our exclusive offer with Oceania ends July 31st.

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This is "Your World Your Way- Consumer event English Version" by Expedia Cruises on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

07/17/2024

A train experience on a cruise ship! What will Royal Caribbean think of next? Always putting the WOW in cruising.

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07/17/2024

I am just blown away by some of the pricing Azamara has as part of their July Flash sale (select sailings).

Offer ends July 19th.

Who is Azamara? Azamara is a destination-immersive, deluxe level cruise line with three ships. At double occupancy, the capacity of their ships is 702 Guests

I am a past guests of Azamara and would be happy to talk with you about my time onboard.

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07/11/2024

Great news!

The discount offer has been extended for my Taste of Christmas Markets 2026 Group.

Reserve by Sept 30, 2024 and Save C1200 per person + Complimentary Upgrade (capacity controllled) for those booked in Category BB and Higher.

Optional pre-cruise package in Budapest and post-cruise in Prague are available.

Please reach out to secure your spot!

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07/11/2024

Hi everyone. I am back. My apologies for not posting more pictures of our amazing cruise in the British Isles on the Celebrity Silhouette. With such a large group (81 Guests), a lot of my photos have group members in them. To respect their privacy, I opted not to post. However here are a few photos that I took.

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06/28/2024

Unfortunately choppy seas meant we missed our stop in Waterford yesterday. So, no port pictures to share. However, today was perfect.

The weather was beautiful and we explored Cork/Midleton/Cobh. The first half of the day 18 of our group members, including my family toured Jameson and sampled a few of their Whiskeys. Once we returned to Cobh, there was shopping, a small pub crawl and a few visited the Titanic Experience.

In Cobh We bumped into group members at the pubs that had just returned from another private small group excursion at Blarney Castle that we had arranged.

A few guests travelled independently to see Spike Island (Military Fortress and Prison).

Tomorrow we walk in the foot steps of the Beatles. Tonight is Tuscan Grille (specialty restaurant).

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06/26/2024

Yesterday we docked in Dover and took a run into London. We missed seeing the Royal Family by minutes but we caught the tail end of the parade.

06/18/2024

The excitement is in the air! I am flying Thursday with lots of our group members.

I can’t express my gratitude enough to my colleague Deb Usprich who partnered with me for this grand adventure. Stay tuned as we share photos and insights along the way.

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⚓🚢The time has finally come to set sail!!! Lisa and I created this group back in November 2022. We are hosting 81 of our clients on this cruise! Be sure to follow along!🚢⚓
Also, stay tuned for our hosted cruise in Japan!!!🇯🇵

05/26/2024

⏰ Save $1200 CAD per person in a Category BB or higher expires June 30th!!!

BUT

Please remember I leave June 20th to co-host the British Isles on the Celebrity Silhouette. It would be best to contact me before I leave.

Thank you,
Lisa

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05/25/2024

Exclusive offer! BIG $$$ Savings!

I have secured a special rate with Swan Hellenic for an Antarctica Expedition sailing in January. This is the same itinerary I was so fortunate to have experienced last December.

The rates are protected until August. However, inventory is not protected. So, you need to act fast to secure your spot

SH Vega - Antarctica package from January 16,
2025 to January 25, 2025.

I am back in the office on Monday. Please reach out if you are interested.

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519-850-7766

05/02/2024

Hi everyone,

Here is the flyer for my 2025 Hosted River Cruise with AmaWaterways.

The cruise will be 7-Nights with optional pre and post packages.

Please note it is called, “Taste” of Christmas Markets. This is because some of the Christmas Markets do not open until December. There will still be some amazing markets to visit like Vienna which opens mid-November.

For more information please reach out to me.

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Our storefront address is currently missing from the flyer. We are located at 1735 Richmond Street N.. London ON N5X 3Y2.

04/27/2024

Travitude (n.)

When you start to get grumpy &
sassy because you miss traveling. ✈️

04/25/2024

I take this as a sign, that today is the perfect day to book an Expedition cruise to the 7th Continent, so you can walk amongst the Penguins.

Not sure about Expedition style cruising? Check out my past posts on my own Antarctica experience with Swan Hellenic in December 2023 and my Galapagos cruise on Celebrity Flora in October 2023.

P.S. Galapagos has Penquins too 😉.

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From pink poo to catastrophic moulting, these are the most interesting facts about gentoo penguins.

04/18/2024

🎄Limited availability🎄

I am putting together a river cruise group with AmaWaterways for A Taste of the Christmas Markets 2025. It will be from Budapest to Nuremberg with optional extensions in Budapest and Prague. The cruise portion begins on November 22nd and it is one week long.

With space so limited, I have to move quickly.

If this is on your bucket list, please email me for further details and pricing. Thank you!

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04/13/2024

A few random photos that I haven’t had time to share yet from our time on Odyssey of the Seas.

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04/12/2024

It was an honour to be invited to Expedia Cruises Top 10 Producers dinner at Teppanyaki. The fun night was hosted by Matthew Eichhorst
President, Expedia Cruises and Ealeen Wong
Senior Director, Strategy, Supply & Promotions.

Always inspiring to gather with your peers and share stories and ideas. I could not be more proud to celebrate in the achievements of this incredible group of individuals.

Today, all Diamond and Diamond+ Consultants in attendance, gathered on stage for a group photo during are last General Session.

Congratulations to everyone in our organization who have reached new milestones in their careers. We truly are Stronger Together.

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04/11/2024

If Brazil is on your bucket list, good news - Visa requirements for Canadians delayed once again. New date is April 2025.

I will be back in the office Monday. Let’s get you booked for a trip to South America for next winter.

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04/10/2024

Here are some photos from Perfect Day in CocoCay and what a perfect day it was.

From the ship the island looks small, but that is just an illusion. It is well proportioned, and jammed packed with activities and quiet places. The beaches are immaculate and there was more then enough space to accommodate two massive ships in the port at the same time.

Though there are a few zones that require an extra fee, in my opinion there was more then enough to do in the free zones.

Lots of games and activities for those who prefer to keep busy versus chilling.

I spotted beach wheelchairs throughout the island as well as I noticed a lift for one of the pools. There are trams to take you from beach to beach.

Free food is available on the island so no need to return to the ship for lunch.

The VOOM Wi-Fi has been excellent, and the bonus is it works on the island.

Perfect Day at CocoCay exceeded my expectations and gets my stamp of approval.

It is time to gather your friends and family and book a cruise with a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay.

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04/08/2024

Day 2:

View from the Windjammer. (Check out my video in comments)

Morning meetings and then we are off to explore PERFECT DAY in COCOCAY ☀️🍹

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04/07/2024

📣 Exciting News from Princess Cruises!

Princess Cruises and Brightline have joined forces to introduce the innovative Rail & Sail program, offering guests swift and hassle-free access to Princess cruise ships departing from two popular Florida homeports – Fort Lauderdale and Orlando (Port Canaveral), according to a news statement.

The announcement also included the debut of a train with four custom-designed cars adorned with Princess’ iconic Love Boat branding, complete with its signature seawitch logo and depictions of popular ports of call. Princess’ branding will also be featured within Brightline’s five terminals throughout Florida.

Also announced was a value-added luggage express service offering guests the ultimate convenience as their bags are checked at their Brightline station and are waiting for them securely in their stateroom upon arrival to the ship.

Princess guests can also enjoy special discounts of up to 15% when booking Smart and Premium Rail & Sail packages through Brightline’s web site, according to a press release.

And for a limited time only, guests who book a Princess cruise through May 5 will receive a Brightline credit of up to $150 per person for its signature Smart and Premium class service based on stateroom type.

“A Princess cruise is already the best value in travel and this new partnership with Brightline makes it even easier and more enjoyable to sail with us from the top-rated ports in South and Central Florida,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. “Our guests can just sit back, relax, and let us do the rest, including delivering their luggage directly to their stateroom.”

“Brightline has been connecting travelers to South Florida ports since we began operations in 2018 and cruisers from the beginning have found our train to be the easiest way to start their vacation,” said Patrick Goddard, president of Brightline. “Today’s partnership with Princess Cruises and this train wrap with the iconic Love Boat branding is yet another example of the connection between cruisers and Brightline.”

Article from/ https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/04/princess-and-brightline-unveil-new-rail-sail-program/

03/30/2024

The count down is on!

I will be out of office starting next Saturday April 6th for one week, as I attend Expedia Cruises’s National Conference on Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas. It is going to be an amazing week.

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03/01/2024

After sailing with Swan Hellenic in Antarctica, I knew that the Arctic was going to be moving up my Bucket-list.

Here is the recording of Swan Hellenic’s Journey into the Arctic presentation from earlier this week. Grab some popcorn and enjoy the stunning photos as Kelly leads you through her experience in the Arctic.

Currently there are 14 different Arctic sailings that are part of Swan Hellenic’s BUY ONE GET ONE HALF OFF promo, that has now been extended until March 31!

Pricing is in USD$

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[https://vimeopro.com/travelwebinars/swan-hellenic/video/917541356](https://vimeopro.com/travelwebinars/swan-hellenic/video/917541356)

Journey to the top of the world on the trip of a lifetime. Join Swan Hellenic expert, Kelly Predmesky, as she takes you on a virtual expedition, exploring the northernmost…

02/23/2024

To follow-up to my post last night in regards to Lynx Air shutting down. WestJet has come forward and is offering reduce ticket fees to help stranded passengers get home. Please read press release below for instructions.

WestJet is aware that Lynx Air has initiated CCAA proceedings and the resulting news that Lynx intends to cease operations at 12:01 a.m. MT on Monday, February 26, 2024.

02/23/2024

Breaking News!

Lynx Air to cease operations Monday. They have filed for creditor protection.

I have always advised to use caution when booking with budget airlines like Lynx Air and Flair. I have not personally booked either for my clients, so I am not sure which of my clients have booked them independently of my services.

If you do have a Lynx flight and are in destination, please reach out to your insurance providers and credit card companies. There are no official instructions from the company as of yet for creditor claims. Your first step will be to contact your credit card company for a potential refund of unused flights.

Currently no news on Flair, which Insiders implied were in talks to merge with Lynx Air. To the best of my knowledge no official statement was released by the companies to verify. Flair previously had some airplanes repossessed and owe the Canadian Revenue Agency over $67 million in unpaid taxes.

02/21/2024

For my clients in Hamilton and Waterloo Region, check out this new Shuttle Service by Air Canada to YYZ.

Air Canada has partnered with The Landline Company to connect airports in Hamilton and Waterloo Region with the airline's Toronto Pearson global hub. Customers will be able to book a single itinerary combining a luxury motorcoach service with Air Canada flights for a convenient journey.

02/19/2024

The Evite to our Royal Caribbean presentation this coming Sunday was sent out today to newsletter subscribers. In case you missed the Email, below are the details for you.

Join us at our Royal Adventure event with our special guest from Royal Caribbean.

We'll entice you with fabulous itineraries for 2024 and beyond.

Learn how to access our exclusive offers during our sale March 6 - 12.

Our Royal Adventure sale lasts only 7 days so get all the details at our event.

Sunday February 25th
2:00pm
Best Western Lamplighter Inn

Please RSVP as soon as possible, with the names of those in your party. Seating is limited.

You can Email me at [email protected]

Thank you!

*If you have FMO (fear of missing out) for future events or promos, please let me know and I can subscribe you to the newsletters.

02/15/2024

Exciting Announcement - New Celebrity Sailing on Scenic Eclipse with Jann Arden in Fiji!

⚓️Cultures of Fiji & the South Pacific with Jann Arden

📆Oct.21, 2024 - 9 days

📍Roundtrip Lautoka, Fiji

✈️Included Airfare

🏨 1 pre-night hotel in Fiji included

Truly All-Inclusive Ultra Luxury on Scenic Eclipse!

Space is limited!

Contact me to save your spot.

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