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"Classic Greenland Coastal Voyage & Ilulissat Images of Ice"

We are now safely back in New Zealand after an amazing adventure (in West Greenland). We would like to thank you, Lois, most heartily for all the arrangements you made for us. The careful planning and advice certainly paid off.The... read more

Barbezat, Wyn and Gil

"Traveller's Century Club Customized Trip"

Only 25 countries left to visit. Thanks to The Great Canadian Travel Company I have been able to visit 171 countries and 46 dependencies such as Greenland, Gibraltar, etc. Travel arrangements have been perfect as I sometimes travel from country... read more

John Deacon

"Tanzania Safari, personalized by Martha"

”On arrival at Mount Kilimanjaro International Airport”May 2015 Great Canadian Travel : Safari in TanzaniaWho would not want to start a story off with a title like that?We arranged the clothing, the cameras, the visas, the travel books, and received... read more

Kay & Gord Shawcross

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Two New Ships, Two Ways to Cruise: There Really is a Cruise Out There for Everyone

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Ancestry Travel Tips

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5 Spectacular Annual Flower Shows Worth Planning a Trip Around

It’s spring at last, and our thoughts turn to the outdoors and our gardens. What better inspiration for a trip...

River to Ocean Onboard a Single Ship: Windstar’s New Way to Cruise

If you love river cruising and you love ocean cruising… then there’s a new cruise style on the horizon for...