Jennifer Perry - The Travel Agent Next Door - Thunder Bay

06/23/2024

Barcelona is now tackling their housing crisis, by phasing out short term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO, etc). In hopes that more people working in Barcelona can once again find housing. Joining other major centres.

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06/21/2024

Another PSA from my desk. I know, not as exciting as destinations and sales!

The Visitax that was implemented in 2021, for all visitors to Cancun and area. While we have advised everyone to pay, many people simply felt they did not need to, as no one asked for proof. The government has realized that without enforcing it, it is not being paid as often as they thought it would. So, things are about to change. You may have skipped it in the past, but you will want to ensure that you are paying it moving forward.

https://www.paxnews.com/news/buzz/travellers-who-skip-quintana-roo-tourist-tax-will-face-digital-tracking-passport-observations-satq



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06/19/2024

Do you want to unpack once and be whisked around to multiple destinations? Explore, but not have thousands of your closest friends in your space? How does 300 cabins with white glove service and unpretentious, but beautiful surroundings sound?

Seabourn Encore Oct 27, 2024
7 Night Greece & Turkey
$3,199 CAD pp including taxes
Veranda Suite for two

Includes open bar, all tips, WIFI, all dining - there are no surcharges for this experience!
Bonus, includes $1,200 USD shipboard credit!

https://www.seabourn.com/en/us/find-a-cruise/e4mb07/7478

Seabourn Collectors Voyage: String our 7 day itineraries together to make 14 days, or even 21 days without repeating a port!

*Itinerary map image is 21 days starting Oct 6, 2024. Includes Venice, Croatia, Montenegro, Apulia Italy, Greece & Turkey including an EVENING AT EPHESUS

Do you want to explore while being pampered?



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06/18/2024

Bringing a taste of paradise to every sip.

06/18/2024

Every year on June 18, the world celebrates 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒚 𝑫𝒂𝒚. But what exactly is sustainable gastronomy? It's a cuisine that considers where the ingredients come from, how the food is grown, and how it reaches our plates 🍠🥕🌽🍊

A great example is Parwa, a restaurant owned by the Huchuy Qosqo Association in Peru. 🇵🇪 Parwa sources its ingredients directly from local farmers, creating a thriving local market. 👩‍🍳👩‍🌾 One of their most popular dishes is Chaufa, a beloved Peruvian dish, traditionally made with rice. However, in Parwa, they've put their own unique twist on it by incorporating their most nutritious local ingredient: quinoa! ✨
Besides serving delicious meals, Parwa generates employment for the local community, particularly women, who also take up leadership roles in the association. 👩‍🦰👩‍🦳👩‍🍳

You can read more about it here: https://planeterra.org/parwa-community-restaurant/



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06/17/2024

A fabulous deal for Ireland just came across my desk. The pricing below is per person, based on double occupancy and includes your taxes and flights from Toronto! Royal Irish Tours truly are the specialists in Ireland experiences.



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06/12/2024

So there were many people that traveled to Jordan to see Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Me - I went because Bruce P**n Tip was giving the keynote speech. I'm not exaggerating or joking. About 8 years ago, I read his book Looptail (https://amzn.to/4edQUu1) and it changed my perspective on my business and my daily life. The Dalai Lama wrote the intro to his book. Need I say more?

In 2021 he released a documentary called The Last Tourist Film and I truly think we need this word spread widely. We cannot sustain the types of tourism we are currently promoting and selling, most often. When you visit an area, you want to know that your visit will enhance the lives of the people living there. That they will receive benefit from it. Often they do not. For those not interested in reading, I highly suggest the documentary. It's eye opening.

Bruce is the founder of G Adventures, and has lead the way in thoughtful tourism and providing loans to communities and vulnerable portions of those communities, allowing them to start businesses and become self reliant. Planeterra Foundation is the charitable organization that provides the opportunities for this. I could go on and on and wish I could point out each area that he's improved lives and helped cultures keep their gifts going and handed down to younger generations, so they are not lost and provide a living for them to thrive.

Anyone I've sent on a G Adventure has felt this 'difference' in their experience. I've thoroughly enjoyed our tours and our CEO (Chief Experience Officers) in destination have brought to life our local environment for us.

I will never forget getting the opportunity to hear Bruce speak. I cannot recommend his book and documentary enough.

**nTip

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06/11/2024

Our lovely Julie, was on the truck with us in the morning until lunch time. Out of nowhere this hit.

What I found most important, and often tell clients that I purchase Premium Protection, even for $0 prior to departure coverage for my own travel...
"It’s worth noting that both Sean and Julie have their own insurance through their other work, but that wouldn’t have covered all of this; that’s something clients often think too."

I'm so happy that she's been so well taken care of and accommodated so completely. Your out of country medical through work does not cover anything beyond the hospital bill. That leaves a lot on the table at your own expense.



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Most people leave a little piece of their heart in Jordan, TTAND agent Julie Gillen left a little more.

06/11/2024

I'm home!
I have to say that my first day back at my desk is going well. I believe that is thanks to flying back in business class in lay flat seats. There was a draw for the opportunity to pay for one of these seats and it was worth every penny to travel this way. Royal Jordanian Airlines business class is something else. I noted that they used weighted blankets, nice full pillows and even had wood floors. I bobbed in and out of sleep between two full meals served to us and viewing 2 movies. The dreamliner is set to darken all the windows to make your body believe it's nighttime and then brighten to wake you for arrival. The meal service came out in courses and was on carts, allowing you to select the items you wished and they plated for you. It felt very posh. There was no wifi. So for 12 hours I was forced to just recharge. Bliss!



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06/11/2024

Easing into vacation mode like a pro.

06/08/2024

As we finished our fabulous rooftop dinner, the sky exploded into a beautiful display. For almost 6 minutes we got to watch sparkly firework after sparkly firework! I love random moments in travel and so often it happens to be fireworks for me when I'm abroad! Even the staff had no idea what they were for!



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06/06/2024

We literally checked 5 minutes ago. Guys - wow! I can't wait to see other rooms. Ours is awesome. Great job G Adventures and The Travel Agent Next Door



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06/06/2024

After finishing education sessions all day, we are on the move! I've now officially been to the Dead Sea, the lowest point in the world! As we left the resort, everyone was smiling and thanking us for coming. What lovely people. Our ride to Petra (insert school girl squeal here) will be 4 hours. We received bagged lunches in case we haven't eaten enough. 😆 G Adventures uses very modern, comfortable busses with wifi, a bathroom and lots of room to stretch out. We have a a great G - CEO, Ayman, who is giving us fabulous insight about Jordan. I just can't believe this experience.



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06/06/2024

Our first resort. This has been an incredible host hotel for our conference. The staff have been exceptional. The food to fuel, has been delicious. The conference set up comfortable. Days run from 8:20am to 5:00pm daily and are jam packed with fabulous supplier presentations. I'm coming home full of great new personal contacts that will ensure I can provide the best for you all!



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06/05/2024

On Sunday, we started on a grand adventure! Royal Jordanian Airlines provided an incredible experience when flying our group exclusively, to Amman, Jordan, for us to attend The Travel Agent Next Door 10th Conference. From warm towel service, a beautiful amenity kit, lovely food and local Jordanian wine service, we were spoiled. I dreaded the longest flight I've ever taken, if we're being honest, but it was so smooth.



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06/04/2024

Living on island time, where worries drift away.

06/01/2024

Someone pinch me, please! Tomorrow morning myself and Elena Quaresima - The Travel Agent Next Door will be embarking on a once in a lifetime experience. From less than 10 agents to almost 1400, I've benefitted from so many great opportunities that The Travel Agent Next Door has provided.

To be traveling with G Adventures once again, is fabulous. Their experiences align with my beliefs about travel and the world. And I will get to hear Bruce P**n Tip speak. The world may be excited about Taylor Swift, but in this house, he's my rock star.

Follow along as I post our incredible journey!
~Jenn

The Travel Agent Next Door’s 2024 conference and 10-year anniversary event departs Toronto Pearson, for Jordan, this Sunday. “We wanted to do something epic…and this is epic,” says company founder Flemming Friisdahl. Here's what to expect from the jam-packed week, which PAX is covering on lo...

05/28/2024

Lounging in luxury, seaside style.

05/25/2024

We've traveled across from Ochio Rios to Negril. Where we will be hosted at Couples Swept Away -- Negril, Jamaica and will explore the Couples brand offerings. But first - our room. Aaaah.



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05/21/2024

For me vacation includes a spa visit. I don't shop, not big on tours and really find value in a relaxing treatment. So I've done treatments all over. Ships and resorts. I've done hydrotherapy, facials, body scrubs/wraps and massages.

Today I experienced the best massage. I did a deep tissue to help with my flared up sciatica. While Ray did a relaxing Swedish massage. I had Ruth. She fixed me right up and for the first time ever, I've booked another massage for before I leave here.

There is no hydrotherapy. No luxe bells and whistles. What there is, is stunning surroundings on a cliff with waves crashing and breezes blowing in on your body. It even rained while we were in there. We got to hear both thunder and rain, while being misted lightly by it. It was bliss! And now we're in the room about to nap. Heaven!



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05/19/2024

We've just checked in. There is something to be said for truly warm greetings, delicious smelling refreshing cool cloths and cold champagne 🍾 🥂 This is not just adults only, it is for couples. We opted for a beachfront room and my goodness, it's perfection.



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05/14/2024

Nothing screams paradise better than when the shades of blue melt together.

05/13/2024

Think what you have to be a cocktail critic in paradise? With a butler? In the most luxurious suite you can envision? Here is your chance!

*yes, this is a legit contest, note you have to go enter on a website*

For fun, share your favourite cocktail recipe in the comments, so we can all get ideas for summer!

Go! Go! Go!
And good luck!
~Jenn

Love cocktails and the Caribbean? We’ve got just the task for you! Apply to test the new cocktails at our stunning Sandals Dunn’s River resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

05/07/2024

Find your happy place at .

05/02/2024

It looks like Hawaii may be joining NYC and other centres in banning short term rentals.

There is a housing crisis in so many areas and I think we are going to see more and more of this.

A bill has passed in the Hawaii State Senate and House of Representatives, clarifying that “trans | The State of Hawaii could let individual counties set zoning regulations that would phase out short-term rentals starting in 2025. Read more here.

05/01/2024

𝐑𝐈𝐔 𝐃𝐔𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3 rooms - 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄 pricing

3-10 February, 2025
Sunwing Direct Flight

I have only 3 rooms:
𝟐 𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 - $10,110 (for a family of 5 with 3 children 12 yrs and younger)

𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 - $6832 (for a family of 4 with 2 children 12 yrs and younger) 💥SOLD💥

𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 - because it's so much lower than the rate to book direct, I cannot advertise it. Email me for it! ;) 💥SOLD💥

This resort offers:
☀️ 5 swimming pools
☀️ Water park
☀️ 24 hour all inclusive
☀️ Children's club
☀️ Riu Party - once a week
☀️ 6 Restaurants

Email me to lock in your space!



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04/30/2024

Your beach dreams come true here.
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04/27/2024

🌴$𝟐𝟖𝟑𝟗/𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧🌴

Where are my couples who like a late fall break? I found the most incredible deal for Couples Swept Away -- Negril, Jamaica I have sent so many guests to this property and every one of them dream of returning.

You know the videos and photos of Jamaica that you see on tv and posted on social media? They were taken in this area. The beach is what you envision when you think of those long, white sand beaches with turquoise water. And the sunsets - breathtaking.

You want to travel and not be pulling out your wallet all the time? No tipping. So many local excursions, water skiing, snorkeling, scuba and catamaran sailing - all included. This resort offers you a true all inclusive experience.

Pricing in November for many dates, starts as low as $𝟐𝟖𝟑𝟗/𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧. I cannot stress to you what a deal this is. Or how incredible you'll feel when you return from a week of pampering and relaxing here.

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://couples.com/resorts/swept-away



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04/26/2024

So, here is an interesting update... I wonder when they'll 'resume' the new policy. You know I'll update as I hear anything new.



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Air Canada has paused proposed changes to its seat selection policy for economy class customers who wait to select a seat at check-in. Air Canada had