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Brenda's Travel Planning Dedicated fee based, professional travel planning service. Travel Agent branches in Alberta and British Columbia serving Canada. CPBC # 65932

17/03/2022

Soon, most travellers entering Canada will not have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, CTV News has learned. As of April 1, the federal government will be lifting the pre-arrival COVID-19 testing requirement at the border for fully vaccinated travellers.

05/01/2022

Be among the few to experience this 7 day adventure of sailing the Caribbean Islands with the iconic Star Clippers with exclusive group amenities

For those with upcoming travel plans.  Government of Canada introduces additional measures to address COVID-19 Omicron v...
01/12/2021

For those with upcoming travel plans. Government of Canada introduces additional measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern.
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The Minister of Health, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, announced additional border measures to reduce the risk of the importation and transmission of COVID-19 and its variants in...

29/11/2021

The updated Alberta QR code vaccination record that is recommended for travel is now available!

Tip of the day ✈️ Ensure your vaccination QR code record, matches the name on your passport if you are planning for upcoming International Travel! CPBC 65932

17/11/2021

WestJet today announced it will add non-stop service to London's Heathrow Airport (LHR) beginning early Spring 2022. As WestJet continues to increase global connectivity from Western Canada, the addition signals confidence in the recovery of business and leisure travel between both destinations.

Sailing the Maldives ~ Yes please! Take advantage of G ADVENTURES CYBER SALE until Dec 3, 2021 for travel 2022The extrao...
17/11/2021

Sailing the Maldives ~
Yes please! Take advantage of G ADVENTURES CYBER SALE until Dec 3, 2021 for travel 2022

The extraordinary islands of the Maldives are some of the world's most spectacular and a multi-day cruise on a dhoni boat is the best way to take it all in. This seven-day cruise takes you to turquoise lagoons, perfect beaches, and isolated sandbars that might have only existed in your dreams until now. Every day offers calming sea breezes and countless photo opportunities with time in between to relax on the sundeck or socialize with fellow travellers over a great seafood meal. With a dhoni cruise boat as your home base for this adventure, you'll have everything you need at your fingertips. Contact us today
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17/11/2021

G ADVENTURES CYBER SALE IS ON NOW! Save up to 30%
Don't miss your chance to experience the adventure of your lifetime!
Interested? Contact us today!
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I can attest to the safety protocols in Jamaica! This is where we just attended our conference of 250 travel agents and ...
10/11/2021

I can attest to the safety protocols in Jamaica! This is where we just attended our conference of 250 travel agents and suppliers. We were all tested before we left Canada and before our departure home. I am happy to report there were NO positive Covid 19 tests from our large group 💃 Travel is back baby! CPBC 65932

“In terms of recovery, I think Jamaica is well on its way,” says Clinton Reader, GM Moon Palace Jamaica and President of the JHTA (Jamaican Hotel & Tourist Association).

08/11/2021

PAX is in Jamaica reporting on the island’s tourism recovery. Last week, following The Travel Agent Next Door's conference, we joined a group of travel advisors in climbing famous Dunn's River Falls – watch our exclusive video! The tour continues this week with visits to other unique island expe...

02/08/2021

Looking for a quick resource to verify travel regulations specific to your destination? This link is updated regularly and shares valuable information about entry requirements.CPBC 65932

02/08/2021

Planning on traveling outside of Canada? Download the ArriveCan App today.
Plan ahead and stay up to date on travel regulations as each destination is specific and entry requirements are changing.

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Le site Web du gouvernement du Canada fournit un point d'accès complet à tous les programmes, services, départements, ministères et organismes du gouvernement du Canada.

UPDATE! So happy to announce that The Travel Agent Next Door raised over $34 000.00 to build a new school for children i...
08/07/2021

UPDATE! So happy to announce that The Travel Agent Next Door raised over $34 000.00 to build a new school for children in Jamaica! 🙌
A worthy cause, please donate if you can! We will personally deliver supplies to the children in need while we're in Jamaica in November.
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Welcome to our Donation Page! We are running an nine week fitness challenge in which we have over 900 travel agents participating.  This is intended to increase physical activity during these trying times and raise money for Pencils for Kids!  You can sponsor your travel agent by clicking “Donat...

Vaccine certificates going LIVE in July via ArriveCAN App CPBC 65932
18/06/2021

Vaccine certificates going LIVE in July via ArriveCAN App CPBC 65932

According to multiple reports, the Canadian government, starting in early July, will launch its first phase of a vaccine certification program for travellers entering the country.

Canada easing COVID-19 hotel quarantine, isolation rules for fully vaccinated: CPBC 65932
09/06/2021

Canada easing COVID-19 hotel quarantine, isolation rules for fully vaccinated: CPBC 65932

A federal advisory panel recommended getting rid of the hotel quarantine late last month given those with the means to pay a fine can avoid the program and as case counts decline.

08/06/2021

Bloomberg News says the Canadian government and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are prepared to ease border restrictions for vaccinated visitors.

Big announcement todayCDC Updates Cruise Guidance, Masks No Longer Needed On Vaccinated Ships CPBC 65932
26/05/2021

Big announcement today
CDC Updates Cruise Guidance, Masks No Longer Needed On Vaccinated Ships CPBC 65932

In the amended section, the agency said that ships that agree to have at least 95 percent of crew and 95 percent of passengers vaccinated can tell both that they do not have to wear a mask or maintain physical distance in any areas. Even on other ships, fully vaccinated passengers and crew can...

It's coming 💃 and we're sooooo ready✈️ Bring on the      CPBC 65932
25/05/2021

It's coming 💃 and we're sooooo ready✈️ Bring on the CPBC 65932

Canada's chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, says changes to Canada's border rules could be coming soon.

Importance of Travel Insurance when planning your next vacation. Protect your investment! We're here to help when you're...
20/05/2021

Importance of Travel Insurance when planning your next vacation. Protect your investment! We're here to help when you're ready. CPBC 65932

Protecting your vacation investment

Getting ready for CRUISING! 🚢Here Are the Cruise Lines that Have Announced Vaccination RequirementsCPBC 65932
19/05/2021

Getting ready for CRUISING! 🚢
Here Are the Cruise Lines that Have Announced Vaccination Requirements
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As cruise lines are eager to resume sailings, some are ensuring a safe return by requiring proof of vaccination. 

Great deal on FAMILY LUXURY ALL INCLUSIVE with Palace Resorts!  Kids and Teens stay FREE! Grand Moon Palace Cancun Imagi...
19/05/2021

Great deal on FAMILY LUXURY ALL INCLUSIVE with Palace Resorts!
Kids and Teens stay FREE!
Grand Moon Palace Cancun
Imagine elegance to the hilt, days brimming with promise, the melding of luxury, technology and convenience, alluring magical nights, and having your every craving satisfied. Now, picture this rapturous realm set on a beach that seems as if it was plucked from a dreamy postcard. Pinch yourself, it’s real, it’s The Grand At Moon Palace Cancun.
Also available...
Moon Palace Cancun
Moon Palace Jamaica
Cozumel Palace
Your next family vacation awaits. Offer expires December 20, 2022! Contact us today!
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Kids Stay Free at any Family Palace Resorts locations | All-Inclusive | Offer expires December 20, 2022

ADVENTURE AWAITS YOU IN BEAUTIFUL COSTA RICA!STARTING AT $1,219 CAD PER PERSON - ESCAPES TO COSTA RICADon't miss Costa R...
19/05/2021

ADVENTURE AWAITS YOU IN BEAUTIFUL COSTA RICA!
STARTING AT $1,219 CAD PER PERSON - ESCAPES TO COSTA RICA
Don't miss Costa Rica's natural paradise. Offer expires September 13, 2021!
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2022 Departures | 7-Days | San Jose to San Jose | Offer expires September 13, 2021

7 Reasons to Be Hopeful for the Future of Travel CPBC 65932This feels especially true when we think of travel and what t...
19/05/2021

7 Reasons to Be Hopeful for the Future of Travel CPBC 65932
This feels especially true when we think of travel and what the tourism industry and society in general have had to overcome in the past year. But to us, this also means hope. Hope for a renewed sense of interconnectedness, for what the future has in store for us, and for a tourism landscape that is more sustainable, more inclusive, and that has a deeper meaning.

Here are seven reasons to remain hopeful and confident about the future of travel.

Here are seven reasons to remain hopeful and confident about the future of travel.

Tourists from the U.S. and Canada will be allowed to travel to Italy on board COVID-free flights without quarantine. Lei...
18/05/2021

Tourists from the U.S. and Canada will be allowed to travel to Italy on board COVID-free flights without quarantine. Leisure travelers will once again be able to visit the country for the first time in more than a year. CPBC 65932

COVID-tested flights have been available from the U.S. to Italy since December, but it will now be allowed for non-essential travel without quarantine. The country also expanded the program to include Canadians.

Here's the latest update on river cruising this year -- and into the next.CPBC 65932
11/05/2021

Here's the latest update on river cruising this year -- and into the next.
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Luxury river cruise operator stated in mid-May, with sailings on Portugal's Douro, followed by cruises in the rest of Europe from June onwards; while is planning to resume a full program of sailings in July. Other river cruise lines, including Crystal, Emerald Cruises, Riviera, Scenic, Tauck...

Costa Rica!  Where are you going?
08/05/2021

Costa Rica! Where are you going?

Canada commits to vaccine passports; officials may build feature into ArriveCAN app CPBC 65932
01/05/2021

Canada commits to vaccine passports; officials may build feature into ArriveCAN app CPBC 65932

Canada is moving forward with plans to develop a “vaccine passport" that would allow COVID-free Canadians to resume international travel – and the digital pass may be added to the already-built ArriveCAN app, Health Minister Patty Hajdu says.

Starting May 1, Visitors Won’t Need to Quarantine When Traveling to the Bahamas CPBC 65932
30/04/2021

Starting May 1, Visitors Won’t Need to Quarantine When Traveling to the Bahamas CPBC 65932

That's as long as they are vaccinated. 

26/04/2021

'All 27 member states will accept, unconditionally, all those who are vaccinated with vaccines that are approved by EMA.'

13/04/2021

You have the option to request a refund for any reason if:

Your booking was made before April 13, 2021 for scheduled travel on or after February 1, 2020
You made your reservation directly through Air Canada Vacations or a travel agent
Your vacation was cancelled as a result of COVID-19 CPBC 65932

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29/03/2021

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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate Virtually in IrelandFrom the island of Ireland comes the party we've all been ...
17/03/2021

Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate Virtually in Ireland
From the island of Ireland comes the party we've all been waiting for this St. Patrick's Day! This fun-filled 90-minute show will be broadcast LIVE on 17 March from three of Ireland's best-loved pubs and will bring a festival of music, Irish dancing, special guests, and a few surprises right into your living room. The Celtic Drummers will kick off the entertainment with a pulse-pounding opening ceremony in Dublin, while folk superstars the Shamrock Tenors will join live from Belfast. There might even be a River dancer or two dropping in! Add in some lively "show and tells" on everything from playing the spoons to pouring the perfect pint of Guinness from a can, and you've got a night to remember. CPBC 65932

Join in on the fun here by clicking on the link below☘️

It's mid-March and I'm perched along the Grand Parade in Cork City, near the River Lee — one of many urban rivers that punctuate Ireland's major cities. But I'm not paying much attention to the water. I'm waiting on people — several thousand of them — to flow past in the St. Patrick's Day para...

IMPORTANCE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE IN PLANNING YOUR NEXT VACATIONCovid - 19 has certainly changed many things about travel. ...
17/03/2021

IMPORTANCE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE IN PLANNING YOUR NEXT VACATION
Covid - 19 has certainly changed many things about travel. The planning and protection stage of your investment is just one area that needs extra focus going forward! Read about my experience in the link below and as always reach out with any questions or concerns. We are here for you every step of the way. CPBC 65932

Protecting your vacation investment

What an adventure! New Zealand National Geographic Journey with G Adventures 12 days from $4499.00 per person based on d...
08/03/2021

What an adventure! New Zealand National Geographic Journey with
G Adventures 12 days from $4499.00 per person based on double occupancy excluding international flights and taxes.
Immerse yourself in New Zealand’s stunning landscapes and multicultural heritage, travelling by plane, train, van, boat, and cable car through the North and South Islands. Discover magnificent fjords, ethereal glowworm caves, and snowcapped peaks; visit picturesque vineyards and explore vibrant cities; and imbibe the wisdom and knowledge of the country’s indigenous Maori culture.
What's Included -
All Accommodations
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Waiheke Island Wineries, Waiheke Island
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Meet a Maori Elder, Rotorua. Waitomo Caves tour. Traditional Maori hangi feast and entertainment. Scenic TranzAlpine train. Ride the Queenstown gondola. Wilderness day cruise (winter) or overnight cruise (summer) in Fiordland National Park. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Meals Included
11 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 2 dinners
Contact us today for more details on this exciting adventure & don't forget to follow us for more great CPBC 65932

I've been so fortunate to have travelled extensively for many years now, and to have the riches of those experiences, beyond anything money can buy. For me, the joy in the journey is measured in those magical moments you lived, not just read about in a book. While I still have some very special buck...

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa, Dominican RepublicDecember 2021 6 nights from $2075 per person All Inclusive including fl...
08/03/2021

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa, Dominican Republic
December 2021 6 nights from $2075 per person All Inclusive including flights from Calgary
Escape into luxury at this sophisticated, adults-only hideaway located in the exclusive gated community of Cap Cana. Facing the clear Caribbean Sea along the white sand of the exclusive Juanillo Beach, you'll experience Unlimited-Luxury® —where everything is included. Contact us for more information on this beautiful getaway & don't forget to follow us for more great
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I've been so fortunate to have travelled extensively for many years now, and to have the riches of those experiences, beyond anything money can buy. For me, the joy in the journey is measured in those magical moments you lived, not just read about in a book. While I still have some very special buck...

Soak up the sun in beautiful Huatulco, Mexico!Priced from $1575.00 per person based on double occupancy December 2021 in...
08/03/2021

Soak up the sun in beautiful Huatulco, Mexico!
Priced from $1575.00 per person based on double occupancy December 2021 including flights from Calgary and taxes.
This place has it all... Charm, nature, culture and great snorkeling. Being surrounded by nature in its purest form never had so many comforts. The Barceló Huatulco**** is an All inclusive hotel located in Tangolunda Bay, the largest of the 9 bays in Huatulco. Its 351 rooms are decorated in warm colors and feature all the necessary services so you can feel at home just a few steps from the sea with unbeatable views of the bay or the hotel’s spectacular gardens. Contact us for more details on this fabulous getaway & don't forget to follow us for more great CPBC 65932

10 NIGHTS IN BEAUTIFUL BALI!Bali Bonanza with Tourcan VacationsAll-in Price: $2,165CAD* (per person/sharing)Single Suppl...
08/03/2021

10 NIGHTS IN BEAUTIFUL BALI!
Bali Bonanza with Tourcan Vacations
All-in Price: $2,165CAD* (per person/sharing)
Single Supplement: $1,985CAD*
*Land Only. Note: International Airfare Available on Request. Peak season supplements apply: Dec. 10, 2021 – Jan. 15, 20225-Nights Legian Beach Hotel
5-Nights Maya Ubud Resort and Spa
Daily breakfast
Private airport transfers
Private sightseeing per itinerary
Validity: Sept. 16, 2021 – Oct. 31, 2022
10-Night Stay | 4-Star Accommodations | Offer expires August 15, 2022
Click on the link for more details! CPBC 65932

10-Night Stay | 4-Star Accommodations | Offer expires August 15, 2022

We’re all yearning to travel when the time feels right— to breathe in the air of a new destination, to experience a plac...
02/03/2021

We’re all yearning to travel when the time feels right— to breathe in the air of a new destination, to experience a place we’ve only seen in photographs, to check off that bucket list item we've always dreamt about. Whether you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, to explore the history of your ancestors, or to breathe in the salty air of an exotic beach locale, the destination of your dreams awaits you.

As professional travel advisors, we’re here to guide you through the process and answer all of your burning questions. Contact us today to stop dreaming and start planning! CPBC 65932
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Save up to 65% off rack rates at Beaches Turks & Caicos available for unrestricted travel dates until further notice! CP...
02/03/2021

Save up to 65% off rack rates at Beaches Turks & Caicos available for unrestricted travel dates until further notice! CPBC 65932
Dive into a one-of-a-kind, unbelievably exciting luxury all-inclusive for the whole family at Beaches Turks & Caicos. This amazing resort features a 45,000 square-foot waterpark; five magnificent villages, boasting the architecture and ambiance of Italy, France, the Caribbean and Key West; A 12-mile beach lapped by clear turquoise waters; 10 impressive pools, endless fun activities for everyone, from tots to tweens and teens, featuring Sesame Street® characters, the Xbox Play Lounge and a sizzlin' teen disco—all located on Grace Bay, voted the World’s #1 Best Beach by TripAdvisor Travellers. This is truly the family vacation of a lifetime…and…the perfect place to reconnect with loved ones.
Click on the link for details & follow us for more

Save up to 65% | Caribbean’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort | Offer expires March 31, 2021

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