by Arleigh Elson | May 14, 2026 | Travel
Most travelers dream of Italy’s coastlines, Greece’s islands, or the charm of mainland Portugal — but tucked away in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean lies a destination many have never even heard of. The Azores, a breathtaking archipelago of nine volcanic islands...
by Arleigh Elson | Apr 29, 2026 | Travel
In August 2024, my colleague Nicole Blowes and I had the chance to travel to Costa Rica on a familiarization trip—and honestly, we both came home saying the same thing… we need to bring people here. (Nicole manages our Stratford office, and I lead Marketing &...
by Arleigh Elson | Feb 3, 2025 | Travel
Explore Canada: Unforgettable Adventures with BST Vacations✈️ With current trade tensions making international travel a bit more complicated, many Canadians are looking to explore their own backyard this year—and we’re here to help! 🌎✈️ Canada is home to breathtaking...
by Arleigh Elson | Nov 28, 2024 | Travel
🎁 Top Travel Gift Ideas for the Holidays: Give the Gift of Experiences! 🎄✈️ This holiday season, skip the ordinary and give your loved ones something unforgettable: the gift of travel. From magical day trips to epic 2025 adventures, BST Vacations has you covered with...
by Arleigh Elson | Jul 11, 2024 | Travel
Your taste for adventure isn’t the only thing that’s indulged on a Rocky Mountaineer train journey. Travelling between Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies, what you’ll find on your plate is almost as impressive as what’s outside the glass-dome windows. Delicious...
by Arleigh Elson | Feb 11, 2022 | Travel
Stuck for ideas on what to surprise your sweetheart with this Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered. We polled our travel advisors, narrowed it down, and here is the top 10 destinations they would travel to with their sweetheart! Venice! The...
by Arleigh Elson | Dec 7, 2021 | Travel
Do you have a traveller on your list? We’ve got you covered! Here are our top 11 best travel gifts for 2021. *PLEASE NOTE – We are not affiliated with these companies in any way and are not receiving compensation of any kind. These are just our favourite travel...
by Arleigh Elson | Mar 27, 2020 | Travel
The best value for your travel dollar Planning a trip is hard work, and you never know what to believe. Travel agents travel the world, looking at everything, from the size of the rooms in hotels and cruise ships to the dining options on-site and nearby. If we...
by Arleigh Elson | Mar 2, 2018 | Travel
If you didn’t know already – we are flying direct to Chicago from the Peterborough Airport May 24th -27th, 2018 and we think you should join us! Chicago is a happening city – there is SO much to see and do. We are travelling there on Memorial Day weekend so there is...
by Arleigh Elson | Jun 20, 2017 | Travel
Written by Carolyn Neveu, Travel Consultant I was fortunate enough to experience the Danube Explorer itinerary, aboard the newly inaugurated Emerald Destiny recently travelling from Passau to Budapest. While I have travelled aboard cruise lines in the Caribbean, this...
