Special Travel International

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

06/15/2022

Just a few more spots open for our amazing ECUADOR / GALAPAGOS trip this autumn !
https://www.sticanada.com/sep-2022-ecuador-and-the-galapagos

05/26/2022

04/01/2022

https://whiterockconcerts.com/april-1-2022/

The Young Beethoven – April 1, 2022 White Rock Concerts celebrates Beethoven’s 250th anniversary with a stellar performance of the famous Septet. That’s the work about which Beethoven wrote: “I […]

10/15/2021

Masai Mara moment by John Njiriri Muchai

10/15/2021

We will return to Kenya. Our friend and local guide John Njiriri Muchai has send us these clips from his outing in Masai Mara. Travelers are returning and it will be our turn soon !!!

02/27/2021

Travel Memories From The STI Team

Making friends from Yakutia, Russia and Costa Rica The “painting” that is our life, is made up of many little puzzle pieces. And we all have some “travel pieces” which signify memories of special journeys we have taken. We, at Special Travel, want to share a few of our puzzle pieces with you...

02/13/2021

George Zukerman, Happy Birthday to a Music Legend

George Zukerman Happy 94th birthday to our Music Director and Canadian bassoon legend, George Zukerman, OC, OBC.    When Gery Valtiner, Program Director of Special Travel International, first met George Zukerman through a common friend in 2013, no one knew how big the impact of this first meet...

01/30/2021

The Happiest Countries In The World

Finland © Julia Kivelä, Visit Finland Since 2002, the World Happiness Report has detailed the world's happiest countries based on several factors. The 2020 World Happiness Report, released on March 20 by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations, ranks 156 countries by ...

01/16/2021

UNESCO – Honouring And Preserving Our World Heritage Sites

Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt Thanks to the work of groups such as UNESCO, our rich history and heritage remain preserved for generations to come. The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization is responsible for promoting peace, social justice, human rights and international sec...