Horizons Travel by Audra

03/13/2025

Regina residents! 😃 An exciting new tourist attraction soon to arrive in our city! 👙🩳

03/08/2025

On International Women's Day we celebrate women. Women who love to explore. Women who yearn for knowledge. Women who travel. 🌏

03/07/2025

Shopping while in the US?

Entering Canada with US-origin goods? You may need to pay a surtax of 25% on goods subject to the surtax not covered by personal exemptions: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/03/list-of-products-from-the-united-states-subject-to-25-per-cent-tariffs-effective-march-4-2025.html

For information on limits, please visit: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/declare-eng.html

03/06/2025

Royal Irish Tours are a Canadian 🇨🇦 company and are leaders in Ireland, Scotland and Britain guided tours. Their high rated itineraries are expertly crafted with a wonderful balance of seeing the sights and perfect locations for free time to discover on your own. These dates and prices include roundtrip flights ✈️ from Toronto!! Now is the time to go to Northern Europe!

03/06/2025

If you're looking at visiting the Caribbean and would to take in some local festivals or concerts (or possibly avoid), this is a fantastic resource!

Read One Caribbean Canada 2025 Events by onecaribbeancanada on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

03/04/2025

WestJet to increase carryon dimensions effect May 6, 2025. 🛍👜

“New” sizing allowances mirror other carrier and baggage manufacturer dimensions to optimize overhead bin space

03/02/2025

Gateways offers customizable tours and are offering $300 off/couple on all of their itineraries currently. This is a fantastic tour highlighting the delicious foods and wines of Italy, Croatia and Greece. Click to view the itinerary and contact me to learn more. 🍷🧀🥖

Audra Langton
Cruise & Vacation Consultant
306-540-7567
[email protected]
www.horizonstravel.ca

Few things in life connect us to a destination quite like its food.

03/01/2025

River cruise season is on the horizon! Still availability with fantastic pricing for 2025 and 2026 seasons. Thinking of a river cruise? I'd love chat about my favorite vacation mode!

Audra Langton
Cruise & Vacation Consultant
306-540-7567
[email protected]
www.horizonstravel.ca

From our heritage to our innovations, included amenities and unparalleled service, discover why the best way to travel through Europe, Asia, Africa and South America is with AmaWaterways, the Heart of the River™

02/28/2025

⭐️ Featured Itinerary - 12 days, 12 ports, 1 Amazing Vacation! ⭐️

Day 1: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 (La Romana)
Day 2: Oranjestad, Aruba 🇦🇼
Day 3: Willemstad, Curaçao 🇨🇼
Day 4: Kralendijk, Bonaire 🇧🇶
Day 5: St-George’s, Grenada 🇬🇩
Day 6: Scarborough, Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹
Day 7: Bridgetown, Barbados 🇧🇧
Day 8: Castries, Saint Lucia 🇱🇨
Day 9: St. John’s, Antigua 🇦🇬
Day 10: Basseterre, Saint Kitts 🇰🇳
Day 11: Philipsburg, St. Maarten 🇸🇽
Day 12: Tortola, British Virgin Islands 🇻🇬
Day 13: Disembark in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (La Romana)

Enjoy all of the value from More at Sea!

Unlimited Open Bar 🍹
Specialty Dining 🥘
Excursion Credits 🚃
WI-FI Package 📱
Kids Sail Free 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒
Free Airfare for 2nd Guest ✈️

*12 day departure above is available on January 14th 2026 and February 4th 2026. Shorter 9 day and 7 day versions also available December 2025 through March 2026.

Bookable with a low deposit! Contact me for more details.

Audra Langton
Cruise & Vacation Consultant
Horizons Travel by Audra
[email protected]
306-540-7567
www.horizonstravel.ca

02/24/2025

🔥 pricing for March and April!

The Fives Beach Hotel, 4.5 ⭐️

March 15 - 22, 2025
2 adults: $5330 CAD/couple
or
2 adults, 2 children OR teenagers
$6860 CAD incl. tax (😳)

April 14 - 21, 2025
2 adults: $4982 CAD/couple
or
2 adults, 2 children OR teenagers
$6264 CAD incl. tax (😳)

Prices include roundtrip direct flights from Regina, all-inclusive accommodations, roundtrip airport/resort transfers and taxes. Alternate departure cities & dates available - contact for pricing/availability.

Pricing based on availability at the time of quoting and therefore cannot be guaranteed until booked.

Audra Langton
Cruise & Vacation Consultant
306-540-7567
[email protected]
www.horizonstravel.ca

02/23/2025

Atlantic Canada’s Best Coastal Self-Drive Adventure

Price: $2,139 CAD per person based on double occupancy.

Booking Window: May 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Experience the wonders of Atlantic Canada’s Best Coastal Self-Drive Adventure tour that takes you through Halifax, charming Baddeck, and vibrant Charlottetown. Marvel at the Cabot Trail, Hopewell Rocks, and Fundy National Park. Enjoy the freedom to explore, from cultural landmarks to stunning coastlines.

Highlights:
🚗Kick-off in Halifax with a scenic drive.
🏫Tour South Shore and Halifax Citadel's history.
💈Visit Baddeck and the famous Cabot Trail.
⛵️Sail to Charlottetown and explore Green Gables.
🪨Experience natural wonders like Hopewell Rocks.
🐳Cruise for whales and visit St. John’s treasures.
🕔Relish the flexibility of a self-drive adventure.

Tour Inclusions:

10 Nights’ accommodation.
3 Night’s in Halifax
1 Night in Baddeck
1 Night in Antigonish
1 Night in Charlottetown
2 Night’s in Moncton
2 Nights in St. John
Rental of a Midrange/ SUV or similar with
Unlimited Mileage.
Rental Car Insurance (CDW/LDW). Minimum
deductible applies. Please refer FAQ for more details.
Canada Park Fees.
Whale Watching Cruise at St. Andrews by Sea.
Ferry Ticket from Caribou, NS to Wood Island, PEI
Taxes & HST

**Prices are based on availability at the time of quoting, therefore both price and availability cannot be guaranteed until booked.**

Audra Langton
Cruise & Vacation Consultant
306-540-7567
[email protected]
www.horizonstravel.ca

Experience the wonders of Atlantic Canada’s Best Coastal Self-Drive Adventure tour that takes you through Halifax, charming Baddeck, and vibrant Charlottetown. Marvel at the Cabot Trail, Hopewell Rocks, and Fundy National Park. Enjoy the freedom to explore, from cultural landmarks to stunning coas...

02/22/2025

Indulge in the ultimate adults-only getaway at the Riu Palace Pacifico in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. This all-inclusive resort, recently renovated in December 2023 into an adults only paradise. It offers luxurious accommodations, exquisite dining at a variety of restaurants, three expansive outdoor pools, sprawling swim up bars, a serene spa, and excellent nightly entertainment. With its pristine beach and exceptional amenities, the Riu Palace Pacifico is the perfect place for couples, singles or a getaway with friends!

March 16-23, 2025
Jr Suite
$5410/couple

Price includes roundtrip, direct flights from Regina, all-inclusive accommodations, roundtrip airport/resort transfers and all taxes. Alternate departure cities, occupancy rates, and departure dates available, please contact directly.

**Prices are based on availability at the time of quoting, therefore both price and availability cannot be guaranteed until booked.**

Audra Langton
Cruise & Vacation Consultant
306-540-7567
[email protected]
www.horizonstravel.ca

02/17/2025

Why Travel Insurance Is a Must—Even If You “Know” You’ll Go.

I hear it all the time: “No, I don’t need travel insurance—we’re going no matter what!” But here’s the reality: No matter how determined you are, things happen that are completely out of your control.

This month alone, we’ve seen countless delays and cancellations due to weather. Even if conditions are perfect where you are, your plane might be coming from a storm-affected area—or a delay could cause your pilots to time out, meaning they legally can’t fly until they’ve had enough rest (which, for safety’s sake, you definitely want!). And today, Canada’s busiest airport shut down due to an airplane incident.

When incidents happen such as weather, accidents or anything else outside of the airlines control, it is not their responsibility to compensate you.

In the past four days 72% of my clients experienced a financial loss due to flight interruptions. Of that 72%, the majority purchased travel insurance and will be reimbursed for all expenses (hotel stays, meals, snacks, transportation, cell phone calls, etc) involved in their replanning processes to get them to their cruise ports or resorts and pay for their loss of vacation days experienced as well.

You might have every intention of taking your trip, but sometimes the universe has other plans. Travel insurance helps protect your investment, covering delays, cancellations, lost luggage, medical emergencies, and more. Because when the unexpected happens, you’ll be glad you planned for it.

Let’s make sure you’re covered before your next trip—reach out, and I’ll help you find the best option for your travels! ✈️

Audra Langton
Cruise & Vacation Consultant
306-540-7567
[email protected]
www.horizonstravel.ca

02/09/2025

Earthquake epicenter was just off the coast of the Cayman Islands. It was felt by some in the Mayan Riviera (Mexico) but no tsunami threat for Mexico, as of right now (8:04pm SK time).

Tsunami threats have been issued for , the and for following an earthquake in the Caribbean Sea. Follow the advice of local authorities. Consult our advice: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations

02/06/2025

Updated info: tax amount changed and fees/taxes added when paid at airport this week.

Mexico has had the Visitax rule for tourists for all airports on the East side of Mexico, including Cancun, in place since 2022. They very rarely have been doing random spot checks at the airport for it. These spot checks are becoming much more frequent in the last few weeks and you will not get through security without paying it, if they spot check you.

FAQ:

Q: Which website is legitimate to pay Visitax on?
A: https://www.visitax.gob.mx/sitio/ is the official government website . There are many non-authorized sites that have convincing URLS, these are not ligitimate.

Q: When do I pay Visitax?
A: It should be paid prior to arriving at the Mexico airport when you are LEAVING Mexico. You may do it before you leave Canada if you wish.

Q: Can I pay Visitax at my hotel or the airport in cash?
A: It can be paid at the airport at the Visitax desk, but they charge a fee and a tax on top of the Visitax itself. It cannot be paid at hotel. It is best to simply play in advance online.

Q: What is the cost of Visitax?
A: It is 283MXN (approx $20 CAD) per person directly to the Mexican government.

Q: Why do I have to pay this tax if no one may be checking?
A: Because it’s a mandatory tax and is the law.

Q: What happens if I don’t pay?
A: If you are spot checked at the airport gate side and you don't have a QR code, there is no penalty system in place yet and the only recourse is to pay for your current visit. If they inquire about previous visits to the state since December 2022 then you will be made to pay for past visits as well. As per direct communications with the government via their support channels, they reserve the right to place observations on your passport for any unpaid taxes back to December 2022. An official source commented that they plan to implement spot checks for missed payments.

Q: I see there is a tourism tax included in my airline ticket. Is that Visitax?
A: No, that is a different tax. Visitax is not included in any airline tickets or vacation packages

Q: When flying out of Cabo or Puerto Vallarta do I need to pay Visitax?
A: No, Visitax is only for tourists flying out of Quintana Roo: Cancun airport, Cozumel airport, Tulum airport and Chetumal airport.

Q: I am traveling with children. Do they need to pay Visitax?
A: Yes, all visitors have to pay, regardless of age.

Q: It asks for “departure date”. Is that departure from the US/Canada or Mexico?
A: It is departure from Mexico-the date you leave Mexico.

Stay informed, use a travel agent.

Audra Langton
Horizons Travel by Audra
306-540-7567
[email protected]
www.horizonstravel.ca

02/01/2025

Mexico has had the Visitax rule for tourists for all airports on the East side of Mexico, including Cancun, in place since 2022. They very rarely have been doing random spot checks at the airport for it. These spot checks are becoming much more frequent in the last few weeks and you will not get through security without paying it, if they spot check you.

FAQ:

Q: Which website is legitimate to pay Visitax on?
A: https://www.visitax.gob.mx/sitio/ is the official government website . There are many non-authorized sites that have convincing URLS, these are not ligitimate.

Q: When do I pay Visitax?
A: It should be paid prior to arriving at the Mexico airport when you are LEAVING Mexico. You may do it before you leave Canada if you wish.

Q: Can I pay Visitax at my hotel or the airport in cash?
A: It can be paid at the airport at the Visitax desk, but they charge a fee and a tax on top of the Visitax itself. It cannot be paid at hotel. It is best to simply play in advance online.

Q: What is the cost of Visitax?
A: It is 283MXN (approx $20 CAD) per person directly to the Mexican government.

Q: Why do I have to pay this tax if no one may be checking?
A: Because it’s a mandatory tax and is the law.

Q: What happens if I don’t pay?
A: If you are spot checked at the airport gate side and you don't have a QR code, there is no penalty system in place yet and the only recourse is to pay for your current visit. If they inquire about previous visits to the state since December 2022 then you will be made to pay for past visits as well. As per direct communications with the government via their support channels, they reserve the right to place observations on your passport for any unpaid taxes back to December 2022. An official source commented that they plan to implement spot checks for missed payments.

Q: I see there is a tourism tax included in my airline ticket. Is that Visitax?
A: No, that is a different tax. Visitax is not included in any airline tickets or vacation packages

Q: When flying out of Cabo or Puerto Vallarta do I need to pay Visitax?
A: No, Visitax is only for tourists flying out of Quintana Roo: Cancun airport, Cozumel airport, Tulum airport and Chetumal airport.

Q: I am traveling with children. Do they need to pay Visitax?
A: Yes, all visitors have to pay, regardless of age.

Q: It asks for “departure date”. Is that departure from the US/Canada or Mexico?
A: It is departure from Mexico-the date you leave Mexico.

Stay informed, use a travel agent.

Audra Langton
Horizons Travel by Audra
306-540-7567
[email protected]
www.horizonstravel.ca

01/25/2025

Draw coming up this week for $100 Grekos Gift Card! Follow directions in original post!

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