Sierra Travel

06/04/2026

Good morning! I wanted to pop in and let you know that I will be off for the next couple of days. Our youngest is graduating and we are soaking up every bit of time with our family & friends🎓George is available aside from when he’s with us for the celebrations! Please call/text George at 780-753-6869 for your vacation inquiries or if you do reach out to me @403-340-6724 just know I will be delayed with responding back.

See you back here on Monday✈️

06/03/2026

After months of planning, we couldn’t be more thrilled for the summer ahead! Our team is moving out of the office and into the community to support the places that bring us the most joy.

Here is what we have planned:

⛳ Supporting Local Health at Lakewood Golf Resort
We are proud sponsors of two meaningful tournaments at Lakewood:

- Supporting women at the Red Deer Hospital navigating Breast Cancer.
- Supporting men in Central Alberta facing Mental Health challenges.
- The Big Prize: Thanks to our partners at Travelbrands, the first person to hit a Hole In One wins a trip for two to Hawaii, including flights and hotels!

⚾ Sylvan Lake Gulls Baseball
Join us on July 2nd for our sponsored game night! We are hoping for a beautiful evening and a packed stadium.

🎁 Giveaways & Local Love
Visit our tables at these events to enter our draws! We’ve partnered with some of our favorite local businesses to offer amazing prizes:

- Swag from
- Red Light Therapy gift cards from
- Swag from Erno Environmental
- A gift card from

We also have hundreds of custom golf towels and balls to hand out, so come say hi! We can’t wait to see you out in the community this summer. ☀️✈️

And one last thing! Book a flight, hotel, tour, cruise or all inclusive vacation package with us before June 16th for your chance to win two tickets to the Sylvan Lake Gulls game we’re sponsoring on July 2nd!

06/03/2026

After months of planning, we couldn't be more thrilled for the summer ahead! Our team is moving out of the office and into the community to support the places that bring us the most joy.

Here is what we have planned:

⛳ Supporting Local Health at Lakewood Golf Resort
We are proud sponsors of two meaningful tournaments at Lakewood:

- Supporting women at the Red Deer Hospital navigating Breast Cancer.
- Supporting men in Central Alberta facing Mental Health challenges.
- The Big Prize: Thanks to our partners at Travelbrands, the first person to hit a Hole In One wins a trip for two to Hawaii, including flights and hotels!

⚾ Sylvan Lake Gulls Baseball
Join us on July 2nd for our sponsored game night! We are hoping for a beautiful evening and a packed stadium.

🎁 Giveaways & Local Love
Visit our tables at these events to enter our draws! We’ve partnered with some of our favorite local businesses to offer amazing prizes:

- Swag from Trybe Fitness Bar
- Red Light Therapy gift cards from Janet + Janes
- Swag from Erno Environmental Amanda Ernst
- A gift card from Small Town Photography

We also have hundreds of custom golf towels and balls to hand out, so come say hi! We can’t wait to see you out in the community this summer. ☀️✈️

And one last thing! Book a flight, hotel, tour, cruise or all inclusive vacation package with us before June 16th for your chance to win two tickets to the Sylvan Lake Gulls game we're sponsoring on July 2nd!

06/01/2026

Passports! Have you checked the expiration dates on your passport lately?If you’re planning on traveling in 2027 now is the time to have a look 👀 Something that often gets missed is checking that the expiration date is a minimum of 6 months past the date of your return. If you’re renewing a passport you might want to take this opportunity to remove your middle name from your passport if you want to keep life simple for the next 10 years! I know we are definitely doing this. Yes, I’m tired of my husband’s two middle names when I book us.

If you don’t know already, we at book clients on everything from cruises, tours, All Inclusive vacation packages to custom made travel experiences such Business class flights and staying in overwater bungalows in the Caribbean Islands or Disneyland or Disneyworld in accommodations that are perfect for your family or long stays in destination such as Portugal, Italy, Australia or Vietnam. You name it and we will create it!

But first, check your passports 😉

06/01/2026

🌍 Looking for something beyond the typical vacation?

If you're a confident, curious traveler who loves authentic experiences, meaningful connections, and exploring the world with a small group of like-minded people, this might be exactly what you're looking for.

At Sierra Travel, we spend our days researching the best travel experiences available so we can match our clients with journeys that truly fit their travel style. We continuously invest in training and industry knowledge, ensuring we're always up to date on the newest destinations, trends, and opportunities.

✨ Why small-group touring?
✔️ Groups of fewer than 24 travelers
✔️ Authentic local experiences
✔️ Expert guides and seamless planning
✔️ More meaningful connections and flexibility
✔️ Access to places and experiences you may never discover on your own

Some of our favorite small-group adventures with Collette Tours include:

🇮🇹 Mediterranean Coastal Journey
🇵🇪 Peru: Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca
🦁 Wilderness of Southern Africa: Safari by Land & Water
🇭🇷🇬🇷 The Balkans: From Coastal Croatia to Legendary Greece

📖 Comment "BROCHURE" below and we'll send you a private message to collect your email and forward the digital brochure.

🗓️ We strongly encourage booking ahead for 2027 departures, as many of these smaller tours have limited availability.

📞 Call or Text:
Trish – 403-340-6724
George – 780-753-6869

✈️ Small groups. Big experiences. Unforgettable memories.

05/28/2026

☀️ COSTA RICA IS CALLING ☀️🌴

Costa Rica is one of those bucket-list destinations that can get expensive during Canada’s peak travel season — but right now, flight prices are AMAZING! ✈️🙌

At Sierra Travel, we’ve found the perfect all-inclusive getaway for couples and families looking for sunshine, relaxation, and fun this summer.

🌊 Beach days
🍹 Unlimited food & drinks
☀️ No cooking, no cleaning, no responsibilities
🧳 Just pure vacation mode

We currently have both direct roundtrip flight options and some itineraries with a Toronto layover + direct flight home available. 🇨🇷

PLUS — anyone who books before June 16th will be entered to win TWO tickets to the July 2nd Sylvan Gulls game that Sierra Travel is proudly sponsoring! ⚾🎉

And don’t forget to come by the game and enter our draws for so many amazing prizes!

Trust us… Costa Rica is a MUST this summer ❤️

05/28/2026

Good morning, Sylvan Lake! ☀️
We love this town so much and wanted to share a few reasons why we feel lucky to call Sylvan home. ❤️
Yes, summers get busy — but there’s a reason people love coming here. Before moving here in 2014, we were tourists too, so we understand the excitement of spending a day or weekend at the lake. Wherever we travel, we’re visitors in someone else’s community too, and it always feels good to feel welcomed. 🫶
A few local favourites we love:
🏌️‍♀️ Lakewood Golf Course
⚾️ Gulls baseball games
🧘‍♀️ TRYBE Fitness Bar & Mackie Yoga and Wellness
🍔 Local gems like Lodge 43, Lighthouse, Moo Ice Cream, and all the great spots on Lakeshore
☕ Freud, Lakeshore Cafe, Spill the Beans & White Frog Cafe
🛍️ Shopping local at places like Peppertree
🛝 Park hopping, the library, and of course… the lake itself ⛱️
If you want a quieter lakeshore experience, go early in the morning or in the evening — the calm water and sunsets are hard to beat. 🌅
We’d love to hear your favourite local businesses, restaurants, and hidden gems in Sylvan and surrounding communities. Please share them below! 👇
And if you love this community too, we’d be so grateful if you dropped your favorite places or things to do in Sylvan and shared this post. A little positivity and support for local goes a long way. ❤️

05/28/2026

✨ Looking for something a little different this year? ✨
Take a look at this stunning property! We’ve had clients stay here recently and they absolutely loved it. From the beautiful setting to the amazing overall experience, they came home with nothing but great things to say. 🌴☀️
If you’re wanting a getaway that’s a little more unique and unforgettable, this might be exactly what you’re looking for. ❤️
Message us for more details!

Villa Beach Cake, Turks & Caicos, Turtle Cove.  The 1600 ft², two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom, Villa Beach Cake (formerly Villa Wild Cherry) completed an impressive and extensive renovation in 2020. Situated on a half-acre lot, the villa’s architecture is inspired by the &ld...

05/27/2026

When it comes to EUROPE, there’s no question that IRELAND & SCOTLAND with TRAFALGAR Tours are some of our most popular and most booked adventures! 🍀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Why choose a fully escorted tour? Simple — companies like TRAFALGAR truly take care of you from start to finish. From quality hotels and first-class coaches to experienced drivers and knowledgeable local guides, every detail is handled so you can simply relax and enjoy the journey.
The 11-Day Highlights of Ireland & Scotland Tour begins in DUBLIN on June 20th and ends in EDINBURGH on June 30th.
Along the way:
✔️ Your luggage is handled for you
✔️ You’ll meet amazing new friends
✔️ You won’t miss a thing with expert local guides
✔️ And you definitely won’t go hungry with:
🥐 10 breakfasts
🥪 1 lunch
🍽️ 2 dinners included
The total land package price for TWO ADULTS is $11,745.00.
Have travel points? You’re welcome to use them for airfare, or we can quote the best flights from the city of your choice.
Want to extend your adventure? We can also arrange hotel stays before or after the tour so you can enjoy even more time exploring Europe! ✈️
Sierra Travel can have you booked in just a few minutes, so reach out today!
📞 / 📱 Trish Ratzlaff — 340-6724
📞 / 📱 George Meiklejohn — 780-753-6869

05/27/2026

⚾ We are so excited to announce that Sierra Travel is sponsoring the Sylvan Lake Gulls game on July 2nd! 🎉
Come cheer on the Gulls with us and make sure to stop by our Sierra Travel table before the game! We’ll be there alongside TravelBrands with giveaways, travel information, and some amazing draws throughout the evening. ✈️🌎
The draws will be from us at Sierra Travel, Trybe Fitness Bar, Amanda Ernst owner of Ernco Environmental and Small Town Photography… trust us, they are going to be GOOD. 🎁✨
Whether you’re dreaming about an all-inclusive getaway, a cruise, a tour, a family vacation, or your next adventure, we’d love to chat travel with you!
We’re incredibly grateful to be part of such an amazing community and can’t wait for a fun night at the ballpark. ⚾♥️
📍 Sylvan Lake Gulls Game
📅 July 2nd
Be sure to come say hi and enter our draws!
— Sierra Travel