I will endeavor to post meaningful and useful travel information for you. I started this new page with the spirit of my father in mind. My father, James McCready started his professional travel industry career in the late 1950s at Valentine Travel on Bayview Avenue in Toronto and went on to found our family travel agency, Argosy Travel Ltd. He had a newsletter called "Going Places with James McCre
ady". Dad was a true world explorer and took it upon himself to learn about and deeply know a destination by putting "boots on the ground". He was the go-to guy when you wanted to know what destinations were the places to be and what hotels you should stay in. Through his ability to connect and create lasting relationships with hoteliers, airlines and tour operators, he was able to guarantee positive travel experiences and happy memories for the countless clients who trusted him. Beginning my professional travel career in 1985, I followed in dad's footsteps and have lived through the triumphs and challenges of the travel industry. Throughout my career, I have traveled extensively and set foot on every continent - including Antarctica. In 2004, I took Argosy Travel to the next level and blended that business with TTI Canada, owned and operated by another long time industry colleague Rocky Racco. His vision was to create a travel company that combined high volume leverage with concierge service, that catered to a diverse corporate base and the higher end and luxury brand leisure traveler. TTI became a Virtuoso, Specialists in the Art of Travel associate, which entails a rigorous vetting process. Through my association with Virtuoso, I can help you get added value at the higher end and luxury brand hotels and tour companies that you would not find on your own. Benefits like room upgrades, additional valuable amenities and special access. I have a team of well travelled colleagues whom have travelled the world as well and specialize in many destinations. Please consider calling me about your next vacation; package or custom design, I would be honoured to work with you. Thanks very much! Jonathan
