David Poon at Expedia Cruises

10/25/2024

Landed safely in Fort Lauderdale and the next day will be well rest for the cruise day. It’s been so long…should have done this sooner.

08/30/2024

Kids are back! A day at CNE! From day to night. Dad is tired haha 🤣

08/25/2024

Hi everyone, just wanted to let everyone know that mid-2025 visiting Europe will require VISA for Canadians.

https://cibtvisas.com/etias-for-canadians?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2V7zCHyxLjAqsark2M2RXch3Qh4OsX6DYdvxfOrvkeMsYTmN5eVcT0Z0Q_aem_KFqenFhgMfjEHYr2JW-o_Q #:~:text=What%20Do%20Canadians%20Need%20to,to%20immigration%20authorities%20upon%20arrival

ETIAS for Canadian citizens will be required when traveling to Europe in 2025. Start your ETIAS application with CIBTvisas today, or contact us for details.

08/05/2024

Wanted to let some of you know what Celebrity can offer as some clients want to sail longer.

Celebrity as back - to - back sailings available for those of you who requested longer sailings. Here are some favorites. PM me.

07/14/2024

07/09/2024

RSSC.COM

07/05/2024

Silversea invites you to Spend Christmas and New Years break over in wonderful Singapore. Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, China and finish off in Japan.

05/20/2024

1. Ready to trade city skylines for towering icebergs! 🏔️ Book your Alaskan Cruise now! 🚢 🏔️

2. Dreaming of cruising through Alaska’s icy waters and spotting wildlife along the way? Make it a reality! 🐋🚢

3. From breathtaking views to unforgettable experiences, Alaskan cruise is calling your name! 🏔️

PM me now before Alaska season ends in September.

05/02/2024

Today is Travel Agent Day!

To all my colleagues within the travel industry - it has been such a pleasure meeting all of you and sharing great times together on our travel adventures, your friendship means the world to me :) To all my family, friends and clients that have entrusted their travel plans with me, trusting my knowledge and expertise, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are all so appreciated. Happy travels to all my clients in destination or planning to travel in the future, hope everyone is having an amazing day !!

04/10/2024

Hey FB Family.

GroupX
Anyone interested in Mardi Gras cruise for 7nights?

I have a group so space is very limited. This for those who know 🙂

Celebrity Constellation
Feb 15 - Feb22, 2026

Aqua Class - refund fare
Ports out of Tampa, Florida.

Includes drink Classic package & wifi
$2649+taxes, fees and port expenses ($222cdn)

Double occupancy 0% observation.

Comes with onboard credits.

Action this quickly, deposit is $530 Canadian per cabin - double occupancy.

This is a great deal with 1 over night stay at port in New Orleans, Louisiana for Mardi Gras.

Don’t want you to have disappointment as 2025 is already sold out!

DM, call or text me
[email protected]
647-880-0109

03/28/2024

Travel cancellation insurance!

Two words! “Buy it!”

Everyone these days says oh no, I will decline because I have credit card insurance. But have you read the fine print of your policy?

Common misconceptions about credit card insurance :

1. It will cover the whole trip.

No - A credit card usually has a maximum - like $1250 or $1500 per person to a maximum of $5000 per family. Not great if your trip is $10000!

And most require the entire trip to be put on the one credit card to validate the insurance. This means deposit and final payment on the same card!

2. I can spread the cost of my trip across many cards (for one person on one trip).

You can but you may not get coverage for the trip as per the credit card terms and conditions. So call them first and check also what it means to have two credit cards for two people and so on! And then there is the issue of separate cards, vs subsidiary cards!

3. If my return trip is delayed or postponed - I can always claim a free hotel and such.

It depends- first of all, how long is the delay? Most required a 3 or 4 hour delay before benefits click in. But let’s say your trip gets interrupted and your flight is changed overnight. Not all airlines offer such as compensation anymore. Maybe you will get a $25 food credit. But what you really need is a hotel night and some food and a taxi to the hotel …. Some credit cards give just $250 in trip interruption credit and maximum of $500 per trip per family, regardless of how many. And that’s Canadian $$. Not great if you are in Paris or Rome where the starting price of a hotel is easily 300 euros plus transportation to and from hotel and food.

And you can’t usually claim anything for your home town. (Ie if leaving from home and trip delayed or returning to home and your baggage delayed)

4. The people I am travelling with are “my family”.

Family can be loosely defined these days so check the terms and conditions - sometimes it is relatives as defined as immediate family but most times it is limited to those immediate relatives living at same address and those under 18 unless full time students. (and sometimes parents/grandparents)

5. All credit cards are the same.

No! No! No!

No two credit cards are the same - and the terms and conditions change way too frequently! Never assume!

Share your stories! And tips!

03/21/2024

People often ask me…. Is travel safe? Is this resort safe? Is this country safe?

My thoughts:

Theft can happen anywhere. It can be committed by staff, it can be done by another guest, or it by an offsite theft team. Crime can be present or absent at any resort/hotel, in any country, depending on the day or week. (And it can also happen at home- just professional thieves know people’s guard can be “more” down when they are chillin’ on vacation! )

Advice: don’t bring anything valuable on vacation .

A few other hints:
1)Always have a photocopy or photo of your passport and other important travel documents so if you lose anything, you have the numbers on hand (and don’t forget the back of rhe credit too so you have the numbers to call in case of need)
2) I also always take a pic of the safe with stuff in it to prove I had it in there before I close it up
3) I like to recommend that you don’t leave all your cash and credit cards in just one location (ie you could leave most in safe but hide a credit card and $50 somewhere else in room)
4) if you want other valuables with you, lock them with a great lock somewhere else. Or bring your own lock and safe with you, if you are that worried. They sell on Amazon as “travel safes”
5) remember losing credit cards isn’t the end of the world. Just call right away and let the credit card company know. (And hence #1) and by having another credit card elsewhere (hence # 3) means your vacation isn’t ruined. But these days Amex and such may be able to courier you a card pretty much anywhere in 48 hours.
6) Losing cash is harder as can’t be replaced. So best to have a mixture of both credit and cash. I suggest using overseas ATMs to get more cash along the way so you aren’t carrying big amounts. Yes, the fees are higher and the exchange rates are lower - but unless you are a bit cash spender - the extra fees are likely going to be under $100 at the end of the day - a small price vs theft (and likely vs the cost of your total vacation!)
7) if you are worried, know your surroundings, and use caution. maybe best not to go out late at night, wear flashy jewelry, or show off a wad of cash in your wallet

And please - don’t be quick to judge a resort or country as “unsafe” because you heard someone was victim to a crime. We often overlook the fact that it was actually another guest who committed the crime or theft - not the local team! And that, you can’t predict. So be vigilant.

Feel free to add other tips and tricks in this thread.

01/31/2024

Dreaming hardcore…the end! LOL 😂

01/18/2024

Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit is waiting for you to enjoy sunny beaches, warm weather like 28c and great drinks🍹 DM me for your dates and room categories. Let’s get out of this cold and grey weather.

12/24/2023

Hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend. Merry Christmas.

12/17/2023

2024 Audi R8 V10 Spyder. Is it too early to dream about springtime yet?

12/07/2023

Last minute holidays are available PM me for your next winter getaway.