Hi there, I’m Trish and I have been in the travel industry as an independent consultant running my own business for over 20 years. I received my designation as a CTC (Certified Travel Counsellor) with ACTA (the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies) in 2016. I also previously held the role of Western Canada Business Development Manager for a tour operator. Travelling is my passion. It truly fills my soul. I plan journeys for my clients as though they were my own personal vacations, taking particular care to manage the details so they won’t have to worry about anything other than making memories!
When I travel, I spend time checking out hotels, restaurants, resorts, amenities, and various activities in the destination so I can offer informed recommendations to my clients based on their particular needs. Clients appreciate that I can offer them my own personal experiences and trusted guidance when helping plan their vacations. As well, I have a fabulous community of other experienced travel advisors to draw from and an extensive network of trusted travel suppliers and industry partners that I communicate with regularly to stay on top of what’s happening in the industry.
Alongside my travel business, I also have a health & wellness background. I left nursing at the end of 2022 after more than 20 years as a health care professional. I am passionate about helping others and about being a lifelong learner and as such, over the last few years I have moved into other areas of health & wellness. I now hold certifications as a Mindfulness & Meditation Instructor, a Mindful at Work Trainer, a Qigong Instructor, and a Personality Dimensions Trainer. I have also just completed a Certified Coach Practitioner program. I run both online & in person classes as well as retreats and I sincerely hope you will consider joining me!
I recently took a bit of a step back from the travel industry as I contemplated this new stage of my life and what I wanted it to look like moving forward. After a lot of thought and soul searching, I have come back to the industry with a fresh approach to my travel business! You see, to me, travel has always been a substantial part of a person’s overall health & wellness. According to the Global Wellness Institute, wellness is defined as “the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health,” and I couldn’t agree more!
There are many different types of travel from spa & relaxation to retreats, to luxury beach vacations to ocean & river cruising and so much more! It can come in the form of solo travel, family vacations, romantic get aways for couples, memorable friend trips or even short weekend adventures. All of these contribute to our wellness in many ways! We learn so much when we travel, not only about other cultures and countries but about ourselves. It is my sincere hope for everyone to have the opportunity to travel and explore the world, discover new places and in the process, discover yourself! I have created Soul Full Journeys with all these things in mind.
If you are interested in learning how I can help with your vacation planning, please reach out. I would love to help you plan the next journey to fill your soul!
