Lori Pike

Lori Pike
Travel Agent, Branch Manager
CTC

Bay Roberts
182 Main Highway, PO Box 1214, Bay Roberts, A0A 1G0

An Interview With Lori Pike

How many years have you been selling travel?
I completed my diploma in Travel and Tourism from Academy Canada in 1999. Did my work term at LeGrow's Travel, Bay Roberts and have been here ever since! I have worked with LeGrow's Travel for over 22 years! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

What are your hobbies?
My favorite thing to do is travel! I especially like cruising. There is nothing better then the service, food and entertainment on a cruise ship. Bon Voyage! I also enjoy photography (the old fashion kind, I so MISS my film camera!) and scrapbooking. I'm a lover of music and theatre and MICKEY MOUSE is the man of my dreams!

What type of resort activities do you favor? ie water sports, lounging by the pool, etc?
I enjoy lounging by the pool, and walking the beach ... but here's a little secret, I can't swim! I know, I know, it's sad isn't it! Maybe I should see a hypnotist?!

What are your favorite destinations?
Oh Boy where do I start? ... Cuba, New York,Orlando and Nashville. I love Greece, Venice, actually any place in Europe. I have a longstanding LOVE affair with Big BEN ...

What languages do you speak?
English, Francais (un petit peu) and I can ask for the restroom in Spanish and Italian ... LOL!

PLACES I’VE BEEN

Africa
Egypt

Central America
Costa Rica, Belize, Honduras, Panama

Sun (Mexico, Caribbean, Florida, Hawaii)
Bermuda, Sandals, British Virgin Islands, St. Kitt's, Cayman Islands, St. Lucia, Costa del Sol, St. Maarten, Cuba, Superclubs, Disney, Turks & Caicos, Dominican Republic, Barbados, Florida, Antigua, All Inclusives, Jamaica, Martinique, Aruba, Mexico, Bahamas, Puerto Rico

Cruise
Carnival Cruise, River Cruising, Celebrity Cruise, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Eastern Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, Europe Cruise, Western Caribbean, European River Cruising, Alaska Cruise, Florida, Panama Canal Cruise, Holland America, Princess Cruises, Mediterranean, AMAWaterways, Mexican Riviera, Avalon Waterways, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Bahamas Cruise, RCCL

Europe
Coach Tours, Italy, Switzerland, Contiki, Latvia, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Croatia, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Monaco, Denmark, Netherlands, Estonia, Norway, Finland, Portugal, France, Scandinavia, Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Belgium, Greece, Spain, Canary Islands, Hungary, Sweden

Great Britain
Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Coach Tours, England, Ireland

South America
Peru, Colombia

Group Specialty

US Virgin Islands

Honeymoons

Weddings

Russia

Weddings & Honeymoons

St. Thomas

Cruise Specialist

Disney

Travel History

Portugal and the Azores - 2018

This was the first time I have ever travelled with Collette Vacations. What a wonderful experience and an amazing company. We stayed in Lisbon (at the Altis Grand Hotel) for 4 nights and then explored the surrounding regions. So although we took in Sintra, Fatima, Nazare and Obidos we only had to unpack once! Thank You! We then flew into St. Michael, AZORES! One word WOW! Beautiful! While residing at the Azoris Royal Garden Hotel we visited the magnificent Blue-Green lake, swam in the thermal pools of the Terra Nostra Botanical park and dined on the fabulous food that was prepared for us in the heat of the volcanic earth! Portugal is one of the most beautiful, and cleanest places I have EVER visited and I certainly hope that I get the opportunity to visit again!

AMA Viola Melodies of the Danube - 2017

This trip is my favorite to date! Sailing along the Danube was an out of this world experience. Some of the highlights was the night tour of Budapest, the visit to the symphony in Vienna, the Melk Abbey in Weissenkirchen, and the castle visit in Grein. We started in Budapest and ended in Munich. I finally got to visit Neuschwanstein, the breathtaking castle that inspired Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty's Castle in Disneyland.

Carnival Vista 12 Day Grand Mediterranean - 2016

Wow Barcelona was absolutely beautiful, and the NEW Carnival Vista was amazing. You have to try the Sky Rider! I loved every minute on board and on shore too! I would higly recommend it.

New York City, June 30 - July 5, 2015 - 2015

I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express on 39th Street ... an awesome location, with a great breakfast! Within walking distance to Times Square and Broadway Theatres. I got to check a couple of things off my bucket list this trip ... Billy Joel's world record 65th performance at Madison Square Garden on July 1, 2015 and The Morman Tabernacle Choir at Carnige Hall! I LOVE New York!

Mayan Riviera, Mexico ... April 18 - 26, 2014 - 2014

Bahia Principe Coba WOW! What a spot ...Something for everyone! The wedding group co-ordinator is an absolute gem! We had 35 people here for my sisters wedding in Easter ... and everyone enjoyed it! No easy feat ... Great for families of all ages ... my little 2 year old nephew had a blast!

Havana / Varadero April 30 - May 7, 2013 - 2013

The perfect option for the traveller who likes to "see" and "do". I flew into Varadero on the direct flight was picked up at the airport and transferred to Havana. I spent 3 nights at the Melia Cohiba, where only breakfast was included. My honey and I explored the area on our own, attended the Parisien Cabaret at the National Hotel and enjoyed the local cuisine. We then were transfered to Varadero and spent 4 nights all inclusive at the Melia Varadero. An absolutely awesome option ... I would definately do it again!

Jamaica May 19 - 23 May, 2013 - 2013

Sandals Montego Bay Beaches Ocho Rios

Nashville and Memphis November 9 - 18, 2013 - 2013

Hyatt Place ... Music Valley Gaylord Orpyland Resort Points of Interest: RCA Studios / Country Music Hall of Fame Grand Ole Opry Rockettes Christmas Spectular Home of the Stars Tour Nashville Nightlife Dinner and Show General Jackson Riverboat Heartbreak Hotel Points of interest: Graceland Sun Studios Loretta Lynn's Ranch

Varadero Cuba March 27 - April 3, 2012 - 2012

SuperClubs Breezes Varadero, all-inclusive. Things of Interest: 1 hour massage costs $40.00 ... highly recommend it! Coco Taxi Tour $50.00 Safari Tour / Underground River

Royal Caribbean Brillance of the Seas November 2 - 11, 2012 - 2012

Ports of call include: Cape Liberty New Jersey Basseterre, St. Kitts Philipsburg, St. Maarten Tortola, British Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas San Juan, Puerto Rico What can I say ... I absolutely LOVE Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines!