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Over our lifespan, many of us will have 3-4 different careers. It is kinda crazy to think about it. For me, it’s been a long journey to becoming a Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC). When I gained my certification in 2019, this was a proud moment for me because I was being acknowledged as competent, reliable, and capable upholding moral and ethical standards. All of this was important for me to show to my clients and future clients. Although it was a long 12-year journey to get certified, all those experiences and short-lived sub careers in between made me a better travel agent. I developed lo...

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Our amazing travel agents travel. Here they share with you some of where they have been, what they did and their impressions! I (Anna Meckling) lived in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, for more than 10 years and my little Fly Girl Abby was born there! When we return, it’s always fun to visit one of the best and definitely the oldest restaurant in the Old Town, The Wildcat Cafe. Circa 1937, you can still enjoy a meal with fresh local ingredients like Arctic Char caught right there in Great Slave Lake! Me (Robyn Freels) on the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island (Hawaii) Everest Base Camp...

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To travel or not to travel...travel and do it safely, protecting yourself and those you interact with. There are occasions where you need to travel beyond our borders and right now we need to do this as safely as possible. Many countries now require a PCR test to be completed prior to departure (Check with your PTM agent the timeline and testing requirements for each country!). You also want to ensure that if you need assistance or care abroad, you can obtain it with ease. We have two recommendations for travel during COVID. When you require a PCR test prior to travel our recommendation is: C...

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She emerged from her shell during a cross-canada wide trip! Our very own Kathryn Comeau Wong has been working as a Travel Agent for 19 years. She recently shared with Travel Courier how travel became her life and how this bought her out of her shell to become the confident person she is today. You can read the article on the Travel Courier website. Kathryn has previously shared details of this cross-canada trip that allowed her to come out of her shell during Canada's 150th birthday year. You can read about her trip of a lifetime in the blog post 'Travelling across Canada - a trip down memory...

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As the COVID 19 pandemic hit, this meant big changes for how PTM stays motivated and connected with clients. In this wonderful article, PTM is recognised for there innovation and positivity. Read the article written by OpenJaw.

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The new normal in air travel is here and it is surprisingly easy for travellers to enjoy their flights again! Flying for me has always been something I enjoy, in the new normal I wondered if I would continue to enjoy it. I like that it is forced time to read a book, watch a movie with snacks and maybe with a glass of wine (well usually with a glassof wine!). Since March, I have been on 3 flights in the new normal of travelling. The experience is different, but in some ways actually better than before. I have a few tips for not dreading the next flight. My flights in June and July have been on...

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You are going on a River Cruise! Let me share with you the 'port experience'. On a river cruise vacation, ensuring you pick the right port stops for your journey is important. The port experience is just as much of the experience as is the actual river cruising. Each port is unique in and of itself. When we think of the Rhine and the Moselle Valley, it's the fairy tale villages and ancient castles dotted along the way that jump to mind and get us excited. All river cruise lines offer different levels and types of activities to accommodate all travellers. Ask yourself, what type of travel expe...

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Evaluating can be confusing...I make it easy! Travel insurance – you get it everywhere, credit cards, extended health benefits, memberships. Each policy is different in its inclusions, trip cancellation, trip interruption and travel medical. So how can you be confident that the coverage you have will protect your family? Do you need to buy additional travel insurance? As part of the planning process for your vacation ensuring you have travel insurance for you, your family and your money is essential. This doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking, when you do it once, a quick review will be all i...

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