Trish Raftis - Travel Advisor - The Travel Agent Next Door

11/19/2025

✨ Exciting News! ✨

I’ll be at the Christmas Countdown Market on November 22nd from 10am–3pm at Masonic Centre of Elgin, 42703 Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas, ON!🎄

Drop by and say hello at my table and enter for a chance to win a door prize with some cool travel must-haves including some swag from Air Canada Vacations — plus be entered into a draw for a trip to Costa Rica with G Adventures! 🌴☀️✈️

If you’re dreaming of sunshine, adventure, or your next getaway, I’d love to chat travel with you. See you there! 🎁✨

11/06/2025

Last minute escapes to Punta Cana in November with Transat!
🌞✈️🏖

https://www.transat.com/en-CA/agent-direct/dynamic-offers?offerGuid=e92f9258-0044-4aab-9d88-a2e8125ce19a&ispopup=true&oft_id=932194

Keep an eye out every Tuesday for deals on our featured destination. You’ll be seeing stars for 72 hours!

09/24/2025

This winter, trade the cold for sunshine and let yourself truly relax!

Explore our latest offers below, and together we’ll plan the perfect All-Inclusive getaway—one that’s effortless, unforgettable, and filled with memories you’ll treasure for years to come! 🌴✨

https://www.mandy.thetravelagentnextdoor.com/offers

08/23/2025

One of my favourite travel memories: ✨

Returning to Lake Louise, the place where I got engaged. As we admired the breathtaking mountain views, a kind couple offered to take our photo. The picture they captured was perfect — a beautiful reminder of that unforgettable moment.

These are the kinds of moments I want to help YOU experience — because travel is more than just hotels and flights.
It’s about memories that last forever.

What's a travel memory you'll never forget?

08/23/2025

Let’s play dream vacation!
Would you choose:
A. Beach + cocktails
B. Castles + cobblestone streets
C. Mountains + fresh air
D. City lights + rooftop bars
I’m starting to plan sample itineraries and would love to know what YOUR dream trip looks like — who knows, I might build one just for you!

Comment A, B, C, or D below!

08/22/2025

Travel Tip Friday ✈️

Always take photos of your passport, ID, and travel documents and keep them in your email or cloud.
You hope you never need them, but if you do, you’ll thank yourself later.
Travel advisors like me help you plan ahead for things like this, so your trip stays on track.

Want more travel tips? Let me know and I'll share!

08/22/2025

I've been lucky enough to visit:
📍 Nice, France
📍 Rome, Italy
📍 Barcelona, Spain..and I’m just getting started!
I’m currently dreaming of a Tour of Ireland & Scotland — can you guess why? 😍
Whether you've traveled the world or are just starting your journey, I’d love to help you plan something amazing.

What's your #1 bucket list destination? Drop it below! 👇

08/22/2025

I used to spend HOURS researching my trips — comparing flights, reading hotel reviews, stressing over logistics. Sound familiar? 😅

Now, as a travel advisor, I have access to insider tools, trusted partners, and perks that take the stress out of planning for YOU.

Here’s what you get with a travel advisor:
✅ Personalized planning
✅ Expert destination knowledge
✅ Access to exclusive deals and perks
✅ Crucial support during disruptions or emergencies

Ever had a vacation go wrong? Tell me what happened!

08/22/2025

✈️ If I could hop on a plane right now, I’d be back in the Mediterranean in a heartbeat! 🇮🇹🍝 Wandering cobblestone streets in Italy, sipping wine by the sea… then crossing into France 🇫🇷, where every café and coastal view felt straight out of a postcard.

That trip reminded me why I love travel so much — and how the right planning transforms a getaway into something unforgettable. That’s exactly the kind of experience I want to create for my clients. ✨

🔁 Is the Mediterranean on your travel list? Let me know in the comments!

08/22/2025

Hi, I'm Trish and I’ve turned my love of travel into something more! 🌎✈️

From Canada's countryside to the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, every adventure has inspired me to help YOU plan unforgettable trips -- without the stress.

I’ll be sharing travel inspo, tips, and my own adventures along the way! 💫

✨ Tell me — what’s the most memorable place you’ve travelled to? I’d love to hear!

08/12/2025

Enter now for a chance to win a FREE TRIP!

Enter for a chance to Win a Dream Trip to Costa Rica with G Adventures