Dave Van with The Travel Agent Next Door

21/07/2024

long days, hot nights 🔥 RIU Hotels and Resorts

Check out a few video clips I posted on instagram.com/davevanphotography

https://www.davevanphoto.com/Travel.../Cabo-San-Lucas

17/07/2024

The Mirage Hotel and Casino officially closes its doors today (July 17, 2024) in Las Vegas and had its last Volcano shows last night! 🌋 Bought out by Hard Rock, it will undergo a complete rebuild, as well as the construction of a brand new guitar shaped tower on the property set to open in the Spring of 2027. The Mirage was home to one of my favourite Cirque shows ‘Beatles Love’, which also had its last performance earlier this month.

https://www.davevanphoto.com/Travel-Photography/Vegas
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17/07/2024

Last month I travelled to Jordan for the first time, and a lot of people have been interested in where I went and what I experienced. Jordan is a wonderful and safe country in the Middle East with a rich history and incredible sites. I would recommend spending 7-10+ days to get a really great feel for what it has to offer, including floating in the Dead Sea, hiking Petra, and adventuring through Wadi Rum by 4x4 to name a few. From Canada, you can easily fly direct from Toronto to Amman on Royal Jordanian Airlines and connect with your expertly curated small group tour by G Adventures with a knowledgeable local guide.

On the last slide is what I would recommend booking that very closely matches what I did on my trip, but with the additional time in Amman and visit to Jerash - of which I need to go back to do! Highlights of Jordan - 8 Day round trip Amman - Pricing for this tour starts at an incredible price of $1529 ON SALE per person based on double (with single occupancy available upon request). Have all of your transportation and accommodations taken care of (and some meals!) so you can enjoy every moment of this experience!

Contact me for more information and a detailed quote!

📸 Dave Van Photography

19/06/2024

Celebrating The Travel Agent Next Door's 10th anniversary in Petra, Jordan. Grateful to be part of the past 2.5 years! Thank you to G Adventures & Visit Jordan for making this happen!

08/05/2024

This is one of the best all inclusive resorts in Mexico with the most beautiful beach. Their rooftop plunge pool suites are a hidden gem for the price - wait until you see it! 😍 Send me a DM for more information on this property if you're looking to get away this year!

13/02/2023

Hoping to visit the USA this Summer? 🇺🇸 Some new routes and schedules announced today from WestJet ✈️ (see comments) Message me for a quote!

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07/02/2023

Intrepid Travel is currently doing dollar for dollar matching on donations to assist in the earthquake rescue and support efforts in Turkey and Syria. If you are looking to make a donation and want your help to go a bit further - use this link to contribute. https://www.theintrepidfoundation.org/t/turkey-syria-earthquake-appeal

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We are deeply saddened by the news of the earthquakes that shook southern Türkiye and northern Syria in the early hours of Monday, February 6th.

The Intrepid Foundation, in partnership with Australian Red Cross, is launching an emergency appeal, including a $100,000 initial donation to help support immediate relief, aid and rescue efforts. In addition, we will donate all profits from Türkiye bookings to the appeal until the end of April.

Türkiye has always been a very special place for the Intrepid team, and our hearts are with the many people whose lives have been impacted. If you have the means to give, please do 🖤 - http://bit.ly/3YAipFv

20/01/2023

Mexico bans the use of ci******es in all public areas outdoors, including hotels and resorts. This announcement, effective as of January 15th, 2023 follows similar laws already in place for va**ng (mostly indoor). If caught, you could face fines.

Please be mindful of the restrictions of the countries you are travelling to, and that these laws may change at any time.

You can reference this website for more details on all rules and regulations of the country are you travelling to.
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories

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The total ban, which is a part of Mexico's General Law for To***co Control, also forbids the advertising, sponsorship or promotion of any to***co products.

14/01/2023

Email upgrades in progress… no access or responses until Monday! Feel free to send me a message here on FB in the meantime 📲

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02/01/2023

Happy 2023!

This is a hotspot map of where I sent everyone in 2022.

Thanks for booking with me last year ❤️
Can't wait to see where you go in 2023!

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13/10/2022

It's really great to see the expansion of route options as travel opens up. Air Canada has just announced new European destinations for Summer 2023:
Montreal - Toulouse
Montreal - Copenhagen
Toronto - Brussels

With the recent news of Japan opening up to tourists (see last post), Air Canada will also be resuming these starting in May 2023:
Toronto - Haneda (year round)
Vancouver - Osaka (Summer)

In June, Air Canada had announced their new Vancouver-Bangkok direct flights starting December 1st through mid-April. This will be a popular route as it is a fantastic gateway into many other South East Asia destinations.

Are these some destinations you would like to visit on your next trip? ✈️

https://media.aircanada.com/2022-10-13-Air-Canada-to-Launch-New-Services-to-Europe-Restores-Key-International-Routes,-Frequencies-Beginning-Summer-2023

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09/10/2022

🇯🇵 Since closing its borders to International tourists in April 2020, Japan will finally open its doors and welcome tourists again fully on October 11th. If you are Canadian and have been boosted, you do not need to show proof of vaccination and on-arrival tests are no longer required. Masks are still worn by a vast majority of people in Japan both due to Covid, but also just for hygienic reasons.

For more information: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/japan

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26/09/2022

Big news announced today for Canadian travellers -

"Effective Oct.1, 2022, all travellers, regardless of citizenship, will no longer have to …
- Submit public health information through the ArriveCAN app or website;
- Provide proof of vaccination;
- Undergo pre- or on-arrival testing;
- Carry out COVID-19-related quarantine or isolation;
- Monitor and report if they develop signs or symptoms of COVID-19 upon arriving to Canada

Transport Canada is also removing existing travel requirements. As of October 1, 2022, travellers will no longer be required to

- Undergo health checks for travel on air and rail; or
- Wear masks on planes and trains"

Full details:

Today the Government of Canada announced the removal of all COVID-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada, effective October 1, 2022.