Although our day wasn’t panning out as nice as previously forecasted, weather wise, my boyfriend and I were determined. We were determined to go and visit the new breweries and the distillery in Squamish. The major alteration in our plan, was taking the car instead of the motorbike… Squamish is a 4...

Our Europe Travel Specialists: John Jankowiak | John and Kate | Wendy Perkins-Mantle A visit to Europe can start in many places, just pick a theme! Depending on your arrival destination in Europe you will either be struck by the cosmopolitan feel of the city, or the architectural beauty of times p...

Family memories, some fade, some stick around. What are the memories that stick in your mind? Perhaps, it’s: your eldest catching each speeding drip of a triple decker -- and very melty -- ice cream cone treat that grandma and grandpa spoiled him with while soaking in the sun on the lido deck of cr...

Finally we did it! A bike tour – a bike with two wheels and human powered that is. My boyfriend has for a few years now been suggesting that we go a biking holiday. Me, I’m no hard core biker, so wasn’t sure I would be able to keep up. However we were going to England for a friend’s wedding and to ...

I am a prime example of how travel can change the course of a person’s life. Over 22 years ago, I took a leave of absence from an accounting position and traveled for a few months. I had always been a wanderer and explorer and upon my return home, I decided to change my career path and the rest is ...

Rikki Hepburn is a Business Owner with over 25 years of leisure and corporate travel experience. I have enjoyed the Business of Travel from the time I graduated with a Tourism degree from Grant MacEwan college ions ago to the present day. The growth in the industry from then to now, although challe...

This year, in May, I visited the small town of Quepos, Costa Rica while on a G Adventures Tour. It was our first stop on a 16 day multi-destination trip, and a wonderful way to start the adventure. Quepos (pronounced Kay-POS) is located on the Pacific Coast, about a 5- hour bus ride from San Jose....

I remember it well… sitting on my parents’ patio in Johannesburg, listening to my uncle tell stories of his adventures around the world. He owned a large travel agency in Germany, and was escorting a small group of clients on yet another African Safari. His life seemed so interesting as he regaled ...

Want to go beyond the commonplace? Then take full advantage of our luxury travel experts with a craft-your-own experience. You won’t regret it! When you ask about luxury travel, our agents share their insider access to cruises and destinations beyond your imagination. We will find you the adventur...

We call Canada our home, but have you actually ventured out from your own back yard to really see what this amazing country has to offer? Nearing the end of Canada’s 150th birthday, I feel like a little trip down memory lane is in order… When I was 19 my girlfriend and I took the trip of a lifetime...

I was the lucky winner and I had the chance to go to Colombia! The contest was hosted by ProColombia and was in partnership with Avianca & Movich. I went in October 2017 which is supposed to be the rainy season and the weather forecast was rain all week. However I did not get any rain at all, e...

Egypt is alive with history – Pyramids, Temples, Sphinx. Get there soon before the entire world returns! Imagine sipping a Gin & Tonic on the verandah overlooking the Nile, palm trees silhouetted by the setting sun. This is my new happy place – the terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan, wh...

My trip to Barcelona was definitely a last-minute decision. Earlier in the year, my mom had asked me if I wanted to go. Each spring, my auntie rents an apartment in Barcelona, and usually various members of the family come for couple weeks. My mom’s plan was to spend the last two weeks there and w...

My Mexico family vacation wasn't quite like the Dukerol ads! You may have seen the commercials for Dukerol where a gorgeous woman in a bikini is sun bathing on the sands of the Caribbean, drinking a margherita, while watching as her children are running around splashing in the water. Well… that was...

What is a 15 day tour of Morocco like? AMAZING! Here is my perspective. While in Spain last year, I made a spur of the moment decision to go to Morocco and it was the highlight of my 76 days travelling. My G Adventures tour was well-paced with good walks, a very knowledgeable tour guide, comfortabl...

The evolution of cruising enables us to now explore rivers, oceans and waterways all over the world. Itineraries vary from short weekend getaways to an around the world adventure. Explore the Mediterranean in a full sail ship with just the sound of the water lapping against the hull.Transport your...

A visit to Vancouver Island, I learned about culture, wildlife and my family! Last summer I went to Port McNeil on Vancouver Island in BC Canada. I went with my Mom (Darci Murray) and my three brothers. During this camping trip, I learned about all kinds of wildlife that live there; the bears, the ...

Trek to the foot of one of the most iconic mountains in the world - Everest. Standing at 8848 meters this will be a personal accomplishment. Your hike is not all rocks, pass through Sherpa villages and culivated fields. Time is spent in these villages to acclimatise to the high altitude giving you ...

Travel comes naturally to me. When I was 18 months old, my mom took me on a six-week journey around England, France, Scotland, and Wales because she wanted to read me Wordsworth in its proper setting. Summer road trips took us from one coast of Canada to the other and back again. A love of adventur...

The time is now to enjoy a local road trip and avoid the crowds. The summer of 2020 is all about travelling locally, taking an RV, camping or a roadtrip. I (Rikki - owner of PTM) recently completed a roadtrip from BC to Alberta and back to BC to visit family and friends. As I was taking this adven...

Now is the time to explore our own British Columbia (BC) backyard. With travel precautions in place the hot topic is trips in BC and which BC backroad do we explore. What is that place that is in BC that we have heard of, always said we would go, but never did. Trips in BC are now, just for those l...

We travelled to Poland for a friends wedding. In doing so, we discovered so much more than we expected! This blog has been written by one of Personal Travel Managements' clients; Angelique Vair. My husband and I took a trip through Europe last summer and our sole purpose of the trip was to attend a...

It's been on your list, now here is the chance to experience the Yukon! This small group (max 12 participants!) will travel to Whitehorse together from Vancouver (flights included) and enjoy the culture and natural experiences that the Yukon has to offer! While the Aurora Borealis might be what you...

After travelling around Europe on a Eurail pass for 4-months, I knew I wanted to work in the travel industry. My experiences of staying in hostels also made me keen on youth and solo-travel, because travelling around on your own is a great way to learn about life and the world. To fuel my passion f...

As a seasoned traveler and custom tour designer, Jen brings several years’ experience specializing in Africa and South America (including 10 years with ‘The Heritage Safari Company’) and loves to share her passion for adventure and travel. Her travel adventures have extended well beyond Africa &amp...

April May Bellia is a creative visionary, community leader, connector, mom of 3, and spiritual guide who helps others live happier, feel on purpose, and find their passion for life again. Her energy is magnetic and grounded. As a minister in training for A Course in Miracles and with values rooted ...

Our LGBTQ Travel Experts - Dean Nelson We are so excited to see many destinations and travel partners are embracing gender and sexual diversity and working hard to ensure our LGBTQ travellers feel safe, welcomed and included in their vacation and travel experience. Pride celebrations without a doub...