AboutUs

AdvenTourUs will provide a stress free vacation where someone else has thought of all your needs and made the appropriate arrangements so you can relax from the start.

We pride ourselves on:

• attention to small details
• coordination of great experiences
• superb customer service
• guaranteed satisfaction

AdvenTourUs was founded by Jacqui Snyder, an avid sports-person, trained Chef (George Brown College graduate; trained in Switzerland and England), foodie, people-person and traveler. Jacqui holds a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and worked for many years in the Hospitality and Tourism industry to earn enough money to do the things she loves: travel, ski, cycle and meet new people. Jacqui also worked as an Event Manager, where she coordinated all the minutiae of running creative, elaborate corporate and private events, including selecting themes, entertainment, décor, menus and venues.

AdvenTourUs has amalgamated with Carlson Wagonlit Port Credit Travel which has been in business since 1954. Between us, we can offer you the knowledge and expertise of years of experience. With both of us focusing on unusual and interesting ideas, your trips can be as unique as you would like them to be. Having said that, we can also be your one-stop-shop for all your basic travel needs. Being members of TICO, you can rest assured that your funds are completely protected against supplier bankruptcies.

Prior to founding AdvenTourUs, Jacqui managed many sell-out bicycle and ski trips with delighted evaluations. She also traveled extensively with groups, friends, and as a solo traveler. Her destinations include South Africa, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Belize, Europe, the Caribbean and much of North America. She is a certified ski and cycle instructor.

On a trip to Las Leñas, Argentina, Jacqui was inspired by a woman who turned her dreams into reality by starting her own ski company.

Jacqui decided to bring her passions to life as well. Come and share the passion and excitement as we visit diverse places, truly immerse ourselves in other cultures and have an absolutely unique experience that will change your perspective on the world. Come share the dream!

Travel Tips

• Travel insurance should top every traveler's list. Don't leave home without it! Medical insurance for any out-of-Canada trip is important (yes, even for a long weekend across the border). Accidents can happen to even the fittest individuals. Too many horror stories exist of families who forgot to buy it, or "didn't think it mattered this time". Don't be a victim! It's a small outlay for peace of mind, and a worry-free vacation. And while you're at it, buy trip cancellation insurance, too.
  
  
• Renew any medical prescriptions you may need before you go. It's not always easy to get them filled when you're away.
  
  
• Cancel your newspapers.
  
  
• Leave your itinerary with a neighbour, friend, or relative (or all three) in case of emergency.
  
  
• In this age of increased security, immigration departments around the world are tightening up on passport control. Make sure you passport is valid for at least six months after your date of travel. (Renew it early, if it expires before that date.) Remember, it's not the responsibility of the Passport Office to send renewal reminders... it is our responsibility to check the dates before we leave. The wise traveller carries a passport each time he/she leaves Canada. Yes, even to the US, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
  
  
• Notify Canada Post that you'll be away.
  
  
• Buy some foreign currency for you destination. Even if you're relying on travellers cheques or bank cards, it's useful to have at least a small amount of cash on hand.
  
  
• Try not to keep your credit cards, cash, traveller's cheques, passport, and other identification in the same place. That way, if your wallet is lost or stolen, you won't be left without I.D. or money. Take advantage of your hotel's safety deposit box for valuables. Make two copies of all important documents and traveller's cheque numbers before you leave home, and leave one copy with someone you can contact in an emergency.