Stephanie Loves to Travel

06/30/2026

Feeling frustrated and deflated today. All my time and hard work for nothing.

Friends, using a travel agent to plan a trip and then using my itinerary to book it yourself isn't a "travel hack"—it is taking someone's professional labour without paying them. Most agents like me only earn money through commissions. When you take my plan and book independently, I get paid zero for hours of hard work. If you value the expertise it takes to plan a seamless vacation, respect the professional. Please support the small businesses and independent experts who keep your adventures stress-free!

06/29/2026

Travel has a way of changing you—not just in the places you see, but in the way you understand the world and your place within it.
A few years ago, I had the privilege of working with Prof. Geoff Hayes of the University of Waterloo on a Battlefields Tour of Northern France. Walking those landscapes, hearing the stories, and standing where history unfolded left a lasting mark on me. It wasn’t just about learning—it was about feeling the weight of sacrifice in a very real and personal way.
That experience stayed with me, and it inspired me to volunteer with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Today, I completed my first visit—monitoring, recording, and performing maintenance on the grave of a young man who died in service to our country and the Commonwealth… just three weeks before the end of the Great War.
Three weeks.
It’s impossible not to reflect on the life he never got to live, and the countless others who gave everything. Standing there today was both humbling and deeply meaningful.
Travel can open your eyes—but sometimes, it also opens your heart and calls you to act.
Today, I am incredibly grateful for their service. We remember them. Always.

06/24/2026

Mark your calendar—this is a great one!

For July 9 & 10 only, Celebrity Cruises and Expedia Cruises have partnered to offer an exclusive, limited-time promotion with added value for your next sailing.

When you book a Veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass, or The Retreat suite, you’ll receive:
Free prepaid gratuities
$100 onboard credit per stateroom

This offer is valid on 4+ night sailings departing between August 1 and December 31, 2026 (excluding Galápagos, Transatlantic, and Transpacific cruises).

Even better, this promotion can be combined with other offers, including:
Expedia Exclusive stateroom rates
Centre group pricing
Member pricing
Celebrity’s public promotions

In many cases, layering these offers can create exceptional value. Call me at 519-804-2343 for details!

06/24/2026

Although I have sold many Viking river cruises since I became a Vacation Consultant, I have not yet sailed with Viking myself. Well, that's about to be corrected! I am looking forward to my first Viking cruise this fall! We're sailing from Budapest to Regensburg on the Danube.

Experience an unforgettable meal in The Restaurant while you enjoy river views at dusk.

Award-winning service and destination-focused dining await—plan your next European river voyage with us: https://explore.viking.com/4w3lgqS

05/30/2026

After our individual museum visits, Jon and I met up at Gordon's Wine Bar on Villiers St. If you ever get a chance to go here, please do. It's a really unique experience. No reservations, it's first-come, first-served.

05/30/2026

Yesterday, Jon and I re-visited Trafalgar Square, and tried to see the exhibit at Canada House, but unfortunately, it was closed. We then went our separate ways. Jon walked over to the Imperial War Museum and I went to visit some old friends at the National Portrait Gallery.

05/30/2026

I am writing as we sit in a lounge at Heathrow waiting for our flight home. Our last 3 days have been spent in London exploring some new areas like Camden, Camden Lock Market, Regent's Canal and Little Venice.

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

I did, and that piggy was good! 😋

05/26/2026

But best of all, The Farmer's Dog reflects Jeremy Clarkson's irreverent sense of humour.