Feb 2024 - Flew to Singapore for a few nights and then boarded the Diamond Princess for 14nts around Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. We had an amazing time both on and off the ship. We love S.E. Asia and all it has to offer. Once of my favorite ports was Ko Samui, Thailand. Could spend a month on that Island ! We also loved going back to Saigon and we took a small boat trip down the Mekong River. After the cruise we flew to Melbourne, Australia.

We flew into Melbourne and then rented a car and drove to Torquay for my nephew's wedding which was amazing. Spent a week there visiting my niece in Aireys Inlet and drove along the Great Ocean Road. There was about 20 of us Canadians there for the wedding. What a great time !

We then flew from Melbourne to Christchurch, NZ to stay with friends that we had met on our river cruise two years ago. They drove us all around Christchurch and the surrounding areas. We also took the trolley around the city and even went punting on the Avon River. Had a great time !

We then flew up to Auckland and another cruise.

March 2024 - Boarded the Royal Princess in Auckland and cruise down the coast of New Zealand with many stops and thru the Fjords including Milford Sound. Then over to Tasmania on to Melbourne and ended in Sydney. We had an amazing time on the Royal Princess as we were cruising with other family members.

We stayed in Syndey for 3nts and did a tour of the Sydney Opera House, did the Hop on Hop off bus and boat and visited Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. Had a fantastic time in Sydney.

Oct 2023 - Stayed in the Romantic Zone in Puerto Vallarta and then a week in Nuevo Vallarta. Flew to Mexico City for 4nts and had an amazing time. Day of the Dead celebration was on. Flew to Cancun and stayed at our favorite resort - Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya. Amazing resort and an amazing time in Mexico.

We travelled from Vancouver to Toronto by car last July when the Provincial borders opened up.  We had a great time exploring our beautiful country.  We decided to take a month and take our time.  The goal was to get to Waterloo to visit family we had not seen since 2019.  Great time !

We spent 10 days at the amazing Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya Resort.  We left Nov 27 and flew WestJet directly from Vancouver to Cancun.  Flights were full of fully vaccinated Canadians wanting to get to the beaches and sunshine.  We felt very safe.

This is our second visit to the Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya.  This is an amazing 5 star luxury adults only resort.  I highly recommend this resort.  Everything is amazing - rooms, food & drink, entertainment and especially the staff.  All health and safety protocols were met and exceeded. We will be back !

We travelled to California the first week of March.  We went to Disneyland for 4 days and had a wonderful time.  We were lucky and were able to go to the new Star Wars area and go on the two new rides...Amazing !!  We then travelled to Hollywood for 3 nights and went to Universal Studios, California Science Center and the beaches.  Went thru the new Harry Potter area which was...Amazing !  We walked around the Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills area.  Had a great time.  We then drove to Palm Dessert to stay with family.

We had a great trip and were very lucky to have gone before the shut down.

I travelled to Japan with Nexus Holidays on the Highlights of Japan Tour.  We started in Osaka and went to Nara, Kyoto, Nagoya, Hakone, Mount Fuji and finished in Tokyo.  I had a wonderful time !  We also went to Gion and I was lucky to see a Geisha Girl.  We took a bullet train from Osaka to Kyoto - very fast ! We saw many Temples and Shrines and many Buddha statues.  Amazing trip !

Travelled to the Mayan Riviera Mexico for the last week of November.  We stayed at the Valentin Imperial Maya Resort.  This is a 5 star luxury adults only resort located between the Cancun airport and Playa del Carmen.  There was a group of us with many repeats.  This was my first time at this resort and it was fabulous.  This is one of the best resorts I have ever stayed in.  I would recommend this resort.

We travelled to Paris in August and spend 3 days exploring the "city of lights".

Went to the Louvre, up to the top of the Eiffel Tower and had a 2 day hop on/off bus and river pass.

We then boarded an Avalon River cruise "Tapestry II" and spend 7nts on the Seine River from Paris to Normandy. It was an amazing cruise and we had a wonderful experience.  Seeing the beach of Normandy were very emotional and a must see for all Canadians.

I travelled with a group of Maritime Travel Agents on a Fam trip to New Zealand.

We started in Auckland and stayed at the Sky City Hotel for 3nts and took in all the sights of Auckland and took the ferry over to Waikeke Island and Rangitoto Island..   We then travelled by coach to Rotorua with a stop at the Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton.  We stayed at the Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua.  In Rotorua, we started the day with a Discover Rotorua Tour and ended with an Maori Evening Hangi & Concert.  Had a great time !  We then flew to Queenstown (South Island) and stayed at the Heartland Hotel Queenstown for 3nts.  We travelled up the Skyline Gondola for an amazing view and dinner. The next day we went on a Wilderness Jet boat ride on the Dart River.  This was one of the highlights for me.  It was so much fun and the scenery was beautiful.  Unfortunately, we were unable to travel to the Milford Sound due to a accident on the highway.  So, we instead went back up the Skyline Gondola and went on our own luge down the tracks. Lot's of fun !  Queenstown is full of amazing scenery and adventure.  We travelled on the Air New Zealand direct flights from Vancouver.   New Zealand is a great place to visit ! 

Travelled to Cabo San Lucas Mexico early March and stayed at the RIU Palace Cabo San Lucas.  Very beautiful resort !  Excellent food, drinks, rooms, etc.  I would go back !

Travelled to Palm Springs / Palm Desert in early March to visit family.  I had never been to that area of California, so it was great to finally see. 

Honua Kai Resort - WestJet Vacations

We spent Thanksgiving this year with family in Kitchener-Waterloo.  Went to a few Oktoberfest events (lots of fun !) and we travelled to Ottawa to visit our nation's Capital.  Took a tour of the Parliament Buildings.  Had a great time !

Stayed at the RIU Palace Riviera Maya Resort for one week.  This is a beautiful resort located in Playacar, next to Playa del Carmen.

Travelled on the AMA Dara (AMA Waterways)  on the Mekong River for 7 wonderful days.  Spent a few nights in Ho Chi Minh City before the cruise.  Wonderful and very busy city !  Saw all the sights and took a Vespa night tour.  The cruise along the Mekong was amazing !  The people of Vietnam and Cambodia are very friendly.  The staff onboard the ship were fantastic along with the food, drink and excursions.   We were very spoiled !  We ended the trip in Siem Reap and visited the temples of Angkor Wat.  Amazing experience ! 

Flew to Barcelona for 5 nights with my son to celebrate his 19th Birthday.  We went to a FC Barcelona vs Valencia football (soccer) game.  That was the highlight of our trip !  However, we also did a Barcelona city sightseeing tour, Montserrat tour, Barcelona Sagrada Familia tour and the FC Barcelona Football Stadium Tour and Museum.  We walked around a lot and we took the Metro.  Barcelona is a wonderful city with great food and friendly people. 

Did a stopover in New York for one night.  We stayed at the Crown Plaza JFK.  Excellent airport hotel with free shuttle.  They called a car service for us to go into Manhattan.  We were dropped off at Time Square and spent the afternoon and evening sightseeing.  We booked a NYC Night Tour which took us passed all of the major sights.  Unfortunately it was foggy that evening, so we could not go up the Empire State Building.  New York is a fantastic place to visit !  

Flew Sunwing Airlines from Vancouver to Varadero, Cuba and stayed one week at the Grand Memories Varadero.  We upgraded our seats to Elite Plus and it was well worth the additional cost.  The Grand Memories Varadero (formerly the RIU Varadero) is a great 4 star resort.  The rooms were clean, the grounds were beautiful, beaches were fabulous, the food was ok (it's Cuba) and the drinks were fantastic!  Never ran out of ice or mint !