Amanda Mar, Travel Professionals International

01/11/2023

Happy Halloween to all of my awesome clients!! 🎃 👻 👩‍🌾 Hoping everyone had a safe evening! As we look forward to the holidays and colder weather, I’m your girl for those warm weather escapes we’re all going to need! Thanks everyone for your continued faith in me to set you on the path to paradise. 🏝️ ☀️ 🛳️

06/10/2023

Fall is often a time for me to take a breath. Kids are back in school, temperature is cooling, and the changing of the leaves is like the changing of the guard. I take stock of the busy summer, the rejuvenating spring, and the chill of winter both behind and ahead of us… and then I sip my pumpkin spice and dream about seeing the world. Let me know when you’re ready to talk adventure with me! I’ll be here in this fabulous fall 🍁

10/04/2023

Thank you to everyone helping my little business be a success! Here’s to a spring and summer full of exciting travel! 💐 🪺

05/04/2023

Just a reminder to all my lovely clients to follow me on Instagram for travel tips, “did you know,” travel news, and current deals!
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23/11/2022

It’s hard to know when to wait and when to book that dream trip! Generally, I like to say 4-6 months in advance is good timing to make sure flight schedules stay the same and you’re getting a good deal. However, if you’re looking for something exclusive or with limited availability, start looking a year in advance. That being said, there’s one time of year you can bank on some great sales industry wide….
Black Friday Deals are here! Message, email, or call for more details!

17/11/2022

What’s your travel IQ? 🧳 Hurtigurten wants to know! Take this quiz and reply in the comments with what your travel type is! I’m officially a “Casual Traveler” headed to the Galapagos 💁🏼‍♀️ Who are you?
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And if, after you take this quiz (and beat my 7/10 score hahaha), you’d like to know more about Hurtigurten and the places their tours can take you, contact me!

Black Friday Sale Nov 21-30!

12/07/2022

Disney Cruise Lines on the top again ❤️ Not surprising if you ask me… but I might be biased.

Disney Cruise Line has just been named the Best Large-Ship Ocean Cruise Line by the readers of Travel + Leisure! This year marks the fourth in a row that Disney Cruise Line sits at the top of this list. Head on over to the blog for more info! http://di.sn/6187zSwLL

02/01/2022

Yo Ontarians!!! :) Let me know where I can help you staycation! ❤️

https://apple.news/AkSbPOcQ2Spm5wE0G4eHNQw

If you have a getaway within Ontario this calendar year, you’ll be able to claim a tax credit that’s aimed at boosting business in the province.

29/11/2021

Here’s a great article about budgeting for a trip whether you’re a solo traveller, a couple, or a family. Spoiler alert: put a portion of the cost away each month instead of scrambling to the find the cash when you need to book. Also notable in this article is what they’re estimating a vacation for 1-4 travellers. I often have clients surprised by what travel can cost, but it helps to break this down and look at what you’re receiving.

For example: When you’re booking a cruise, you are getting accommodations for the trip length, food for the trip length, transportation to different ports (sometimes different countries), entertainment, amenities like the pool and gym, and sometimes extras like alcohol or childcare. When you price out what it would be like to create your own tour of countries plus hotels and food (etc), you’d be surprised how economical those cruises can look!

A simple guide to save for the trip you deserve!

02/11/2021

A great article from CNN about travel especially as we approach holiday season!

An interesting point🧐 : Domestic travel might be less risk that your travel plans would change/be cancelled and less risk that you get delayed/detained abroad, but international travel likely means every traveller on your plane was required to test negative, and some countries vaccination policies make them even safer to visit- requiring all travellers to be vaccinated.

If travel is in our plans this holiday season, let’s see how I can help!

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/holiday-travel-where-to-go

It would be so nice to have a definitive list of DO-go-here destinations and another list of DO-NOT-go-there spots. No such luck. Once again, "it depends" figures heavily in any plan. Your vaccination status and your risk tolerance are key, experts say.

21/09/2021

Traveling is good for your little traveller too!

Benefits of travel for kids can't be underestinated. Walking in the footsteps of great histoical figures, being immersed in other cultures, learning...

31/08/2021

Some of these recent cruise offers are incredible! If you have your doubts about sailing, let’s talk!

The Royal Comeback is in full swing — and so are the deals on their best adventure yet.

20/08/2021

Traveling can be time-consuming, complicated and stressful. But not when you use a travel advisor.

06/08/2021

Just for fun; tell me your style! Me? I'm 1, 2, 3, & 4... I'll leave the rugged ones to other folks 😉

16/07/2021

Woohoo! Canada is lifting the cruise ship ban starting November 2021!

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/legal-regulatory/canada-lifts-cruise-ship-ban-effective-november-year

Canada is lifting its cruise ship ban effective Nov. 1, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced today in Victoria, BC.

15/07/2021

A question I'm getting a lot lately and for good reason... What's a good kid-friendly resort!?! After this past year, I think we parents might be needing (read: deserving) a break! Check out what Sunwing is recommending for their list "The Coolest Kids Clubs" at All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean!

https://www.sunwing.ca/en/vacation-inspiration/the-coolest-kids-clubs-at-all-inclusive-resorts

29/06/2021

Gearing up for that first step back into travel? Here's an idea for Canadians hoping to start with something small... like a micro cabin in the woods? Coming August to the Kawartha area! Message me about booking your cabinscape! www.cabinscape.com

TINY CABINS. BIG WORLD. CABINSCAPE is a Canadian-owned company offering custom designed, low impact and ecologically sound tiny cabin rentals for intimate wilderness escapes. COVID-19 UPDATE | Your Health and safety READ MORE Wilderness Cabins Our wilderness cabins are placed on beautiful, rugged an...