Special Travel International

11/11/2024

🇨🇦🌺 On this Remembrance Day, we conclude an incredible week in Cyprus alongside our Canadian Veterans. Many returned here for the first time since their service, and some reunited with their comrades after 45 years! It’s been a moving week of memories, connection, and reflection, with many veterans sharing these moments with their families and partners.

Proud to have been part of this 60-year commemoration, honoring the courage and sacrifice of those who served. We remember and thank you all. 🌺🇨🇦

11/03/2024

Heading to Cyprus 🇨🇾 to Honour Canadian Service

We’re off to Cyprus to join our group in commemorating the 60th anniversary of Canadian soldiers joining UN peacekeeping forces on the island. Over 33,000 Canadians served here, with 28 making the ultimate sacrifice for peace. As Remembrance Day approaches, this journey offers veterans a chance to reconnect, visit significant sites, and reflect on this meaningful chapter of Canadian history. Lest we forget. 🌺

06/21/2024

We just completed an incredible chartered River cruise tour filled with classical music concerts, the majestic Rhine, sightseeing, and wonderful people. Starting in Amsterdam and ending in Zurich we packed this tour full of unique experiences tailored to lovers of classical music and the places that inspired it. This wouldn’t have been possible without the partnership with Victoria Symphony and artists Terance Tam, Lorraine Min, and Rachel DeSoer. Looking forward to the next one!

12/12/2023

We are so excited to work with the Native Indian Football Association (NIFA). An organization that enables young indigenous soccer athletes to compete internationally. Along with organizing soccer games with local teams we will be touring the area and enjoying some sand and sun at the Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica. Our Program Director Gery Valtiner hosting this group along with NIFA founder and Head Coach Dano Thorne

07/21/2023

We are thrilled to announce our September 2024 departure to Ireland! In true Special Travel style, we are making this a trip you will never forget. Plenty of cliffs & castles, foodie experiences, learn about Titanic from where she was built and so much more! Check out our website for a detailed Itinerary and registration form.

06/20/2023

Love this pic taken of our Canadian soldiers heading off for a rest after the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917. There are so many great Canadian stories to be told on our Trail of the Maple Leaf tour that leaves this September. Join our Military Historian Tom Leppard as he takes you through the beautiful landscapes of France, Belgium and The Netherlands while learning about the Canadians that forged the trail.

06/16/2023

A little bit of everything on our Best of the Baltics tour with an optional Stockholm and Oslo extension. Leaving in September, you will experience everything from UNESCO World Heritage sites like the medieval town of Tallin to the modern buildings like the Opera House in Oslo. Add Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Norway, and Sweden to your list of countries visited on this incredible tour. Call us or visit our website for more details!

Photo Credit: Kaupo Kalda and Thomas Johannessen Visit Oslo

06/09/2023

The Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest is truly iconic and the view from the Danube is spectacular!

06/01/2023

Welcome to Budapest! We arrived in Budapest this afternoon on a beautiful sunny day. So to sit on the top deck and watch the scenery like the iconic Hungarian Parliament building was just amazing. Very excited that this itinerary includes two days in Budapest to explore the city. Off to see the State Opera this afternoon including a short concert and looking forward to the city tour and market tomorrow.

05/29/2023

A beautiful morning onboard AmaWaterways River Cruise the Amasonata. This Classical Music themed itinerary starts in Vienna and ends in Budapest. Filled with private concerts, tours of composers and so much more.

05/27/2023

Had the opportunity to stay at the magnificent Hotel Imperial in Vienna, and it is incredible.

From the moment I stepped into the lobby, I was greeted with warm smiles and exceptional hospitality. The attention to detail and impeccable service here are truly remarkable.

The hotel's rich history is evident in every corner, transporting you to a bygone era of opulence and charm. The beautifully decorated rooms offer a perfect blend of classic and modern touches, ensuring a luxurious and comfortable stay.

Situated in the heart of Vienna, it provides easy access to the city's iconic landmarks, cultural treasures, and vibrant shopping districts. Exploring this captivating city couldn't be more convenient!

Thank you to the wonderful sales team for a tour of the hotel including their Royal Suite which was out of this world!

05/18/2023

Walk in the footsteps of our Canadian soldiers on our Trail of the Maple Leaf tour. Accompanied by one of our Military Historians, you will learn first hand about the stories of our veterans. Travel through Normandy, Belgium and Holland September 21st - Oct 4th, 2023 - this is the year to go as next year will be extremely busy due to the 80 year commemoration of D-Day.

05/17/2023

In partnership with VictoriaSymphony_ and Symphony Nova Scotia we are looking forward to this 12 day AmaWaterways river cruise from Amsterdam to Basel. An intimate concert series in a gorgeous setting hosted by Matthew White and Chris Wilkinson. Our website has all the details and remember to secure your spot by May 31st, 2023 to be entered in the draw for an upgrade to a suite.


Photo Credits:
Terence Tam - Terence Tam
Lorraine Min - Lorraine Min
Rachel Desoer - Riley Smith Photo

05/16/2023

Welcome to the old town of Riga, Latvia. A medieval town displaying Europe's greatest concentration of Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) buildings. Let's just find a spot at one of these cafes and soak it all in! Join us on our Best of the Baltics tour Sep 20 - Oct 4 2023. Call us today as space is filling up quickly!

Photo Credit: Girts Ragelis

05/15/2023

Three time Juno award winners Gryphon Trio will be joining us on our Moselle-Rhine-Main AmaWaterways river cruise May 19-29, 2024. Performing both on the ship and in various venues along the way, join us on this exclusive and immersive journey on these European rivers. Get all the details on our website about this cruise including more talented artists, and a carefully curated itinerary. Secure your spot by May 31, 2023 and be entered to win an upgrade to a suite!

Photo credit Bo Huang

05/11/2023

Join us on an adventure of a lifetime to Vietnam and Cambodia with April 15, 2024! Enjoy 7 nights on the luxurious AmaDara as we cruise the Mekong River along with 8 nights on a land discovery including Ho Chi Minh, Siem Reap, Hanoi and so much more.

03/15/2023

So many amazing trips coming up later in 2023 and then 2024 !!! Check them out on our website ... ( new ones will be added as we move along )

Rome - Catania - Cassino - Liri Valley - Ortona - Rimini - Venice May 15–28, 2023 (14 days) Highlights: ✔ Follow in t... more