Tanya Lowe - Professional Travel Consultant

06/10/2026

Big Things happening with Scenic and Emerald Cruises.
We have Scenic Eclipse sailings available until 2029, Emerald Ocean Voyages available until April 2029 and now this!! Hot off the press this morning!! Reach out for more information.

06/08/2026

🛥️ Dreaming about your next adventure?

Emerald Cruises has just released their new 2028–2029 Yacht Cruise Calendar, and there are some incredible itineraries to start exploring.

Imagine:
☀️ Cruising the Mediterranean aboard a luxury yacht
🏝️ Discovering hidden harbours and charming coastal towns
🍷 Enjoying a more intimate cruising experience with fewer guests and included extras
🌊 Waking up each day somewhere new without the crowds of a large ship

One of the things I love most about yacht cruising is that it feels less like a cruise and more like travelling on your own private yacht—with beautiful destinations, relaxed elegance, and plenty of time to simply enjoy the journey.

If you're the type of traveller who enjoys boutique hotels, authentic destinations, and a more personal style of travel, it's worth having a look at what's coming in 2028 and 2029.

📖 Browse the new Emerald Yacht Cruise Calendar here:

https://issuu.com/emeraldwaterwayscanada/docs/emerald_yacht_cruise_calendar_2028-29_p01-20

Have a destination on your wish list? Let me know—I'd be happy to help you find the perfect itinerary.

06/08/2026

In Los Cabos today....well sort of! I'm comparing 2 luxury resorts for clients who love a long walking beach, variety in dining options and good service. This is a hard one because the Paradisus is adults only and the beach is swimmable while Zoetry is smaller and a more intimate but still in a nice long walking beach. Which would you choose?

06/02/2026

Imagine spending a week exploring the beautiful villages, history, and flavours of Normandy aboard the brand-new Emerald Lumi, while enjoying exclusive culinary experiences hosted by Canadian chefs Michael and Oscar Bonacini.

Some of the highlights include:

🥖 A Julia Child-inspired lunch at La Couronne in Rouen, the restaurant where she enjoyed what she famously called "the most exciting meal of my life"

🧀 Normandy cheese and Calvados tastings featuring some of the region's most celebrated flavours

🍽️ An exclusive multi-course dinner created especially for this sailing and hosted by Michael and Oscar Bonacini

🌷 Charming French villages, historic landmarks, beautiful countryside, and the stunning Seine River

What makes this sailing even more unique is that it's one of the inaugural departures aboard Emerald Lumi, Emerald Cruises' newest river ship, purpose-built for the Seine and able to sail directly into picturesque Honfleur.

✨ August 7–14, 2027
✈️ Free economy flights currently available with qualifying bookings
💰 Additional launch savings available until June 30, 2026

France, river cruising, food, wine, and a brand-new ship... that's a pretty wonderful combination.

If this sounds like your kind of journey, I'd be happy to share the itinerary and pricing details.

📧 [email protected]
☎️ 613-290-5999

Would you choose this sailing for the food, the scenery, or a little bit of both?

06/02/2026

✈️ Planning a European getaway this summer?

You may have seen recent news stories about fuel supply concerns in Europe and wondered if it could affect your travel plans.

The good news? Air Canada has confirmed that they expect to operate their full summer schedule as planned. They have a diversified fuel supply in place and do not anticipate any significant impacts to their European operations this summer.

If Europe has been on your travel wish list, you can continue planning with confidence. Whether you're dreaming of a river cruise along the Danube, exploring the Mediterranean, wandering through charming villages, or visiting iconic cities, there are plenty of incredible opportunities waiting for you.

As always, if you have questions about upcoming travel plans or are considering a European adventure, I'm happy to help.

📧 [email protected]

06/01/2026

🌿 Ever dreamed of visiting a place where volcanoes, hot springs, crater lakes, whale watching, and tea plantations are all part of the same vacation?

Welcome to São Miguel, the largest island in the Azores and one of Europe's best-kept secrets.

✨ Included experiences:
🌋 Explore the stunning crater lakes of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo
♨️ Relax in the volcanic hot springs of Furnas and Terra Nostra Park
🐋 Head out on a whale and dolphin watching adventure
🍍 Taste local specialties on a Ponta Delgada Food Walking Tour
🌱 Visit Europe's only tea plantations and discover the island's unique flavours

This 9-night adventure includes flights, accommodations, breakfast daily, private transfers, guided excursions, and even extra Aeroplan® points.

If you love spectacular scenery, authentic culture, and destinations that feel a little less crowded than the usual hotspots, São Miguel might be exactly what you're looking for.

📩 Message me for pricing and available departure dates.

Who would you bring along to soak in a volcanic hot spring and watch whales in the Atlantic? 🌊🐋

05/28/2026

This beautiful lady is coming to Ottawa June 4 to tell us about Scenic and Emerald Ocean yachts. Reach out if you’d like to learn more!

Tanya Lowe - Professional Travel Consultant

05/25/2026

Stay tuned for this weeks newsletter! I’m featuring Colombia. AMA has some great offers including Free flights or No Solo Supplement. Have a listen to this 5 minute feature hosted by the AMA Repto learn more

Five Minute Features highlights our newest destination ... the Magdalena river in Colombia where AmaWaterways will be the first river cruise line to ever hav...