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TDC welcomes new Marlin Travel agency in Regina

Post date: Sep 13 2021

Date: Sep 13 2021

By: Travelweek Group

MONTREAL — Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) is celebrating the opening of a brand new Marlin Travel agency in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Owned by travel industry veterans Heather Calvert and Sheena Revet, who between them boast more than 40 years of experience, the new agency opens at a particularly poignant time for retailers, who have struggled throughout the global pandemic.

L to R: Heather Calvert, Sheena Revet and Kimberley Wood

Said Kimberley Wood, National Director, Franchise and Affiliate Members for TDC: “We are pleased to be able to count on the enthusiasm, willingness and professionalism of our members to help us rebuild the tourism industry on a solid foundation, particularly by demonstrating to clients the great added value of booking with a travel professional. The TDC network will continue to be proactive and support its members to benefit from the trend that seems to go towards a gentle but sustained growth to travel.”

On associating with the Marlin Travel brand, Revet said it was a “natural” move, “even conditional to our adventure as travel agency owners because the notoriety and trust that travellers have for this brand is so significant.

Calvert added: “Not to mention the unconditional support owners receive from the Transat Distribution Canada team, which also reflects on our clients and makes for a win-win situation.”

TDC is the largest full-service travel agency network in Canada, with some 300 brick-and-mortar travel agencies, websites, a call centre and independent contractors representing the agent@home program. For more information go to transat.com.

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Marlin Travel: Reviews

Fantastic experience: Very professional!

Fantastic experience: Booked our very first vacation with Brooklyn she definitely goes above and beyond for her clients!

Fantastic experience: Brooklyn is a pleasure to deal with. She made our trip planning simple.

Fantastic experience: Jocelynn Bathgate does such a wonderful job getting just the right holiday trip.Thanks Jocelynn

Fantastic experience: Great service. Would recommend

Fantastic experience: I would like to say a huge thank you to Marlin Travel. Brooklyn Munson went above and beyond for me and my family. She has helped us book 3 separate trips to Europe in the last 4 months (family emergency) and arranged everything for us without a single glitch in a very stressful and emotional time. Brooklyn was extremely efficient and responsive to any questions we had. I could not ask for a better agent to help us during such a difficult time. You are Amazing Brooklyn!!!!

Positive experience: Was not happy with the recommended hotel in Mexico. Got no response when home , from agent. No follow up. Would not go with this company again.

Positive experience: Friendly service. Tried to help with travel back and forth from Nanaimo to Frankfurt Germany.

Fantastic experience: Janie Richardson at Marlin Travel is fun, friendly, knowledgeable and a great travel agent with decades of experience. I would recommend her to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Tami was such a great help getting me the best deal for my trip

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Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Marlin Travel. I had Barb recently make arrangements for Holiday to N.Z. Within days flights had to be rearranged,rebooked on short notice because of urgent family matter. When I informed Barb of changes that were required she was very accommodating and had new arrangements in place promptly.Thus it was a great relief for myself that plans came together in such a short time period.It meant a lot to me be there sooner than later! Greatly Appreciated!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful service. Exceeded my expectations. Quickly got exactly what I needed.

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Positive experience: Because of coverage we did not book

Fantastic experience: I am a complete newbie for travelling and Jocelynn B. held my hand every step of the way, answered all my questions and made sure that I had the best trip booked for what I wanted. I simply cannot say enough about her. Except if you are a new traveler or a seasoned one, by all means use Marlin Travel I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: We book a trip here prety well every year. The staff is very friendly and have never steared us wrong

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Fantastic experience: Excellent people that work there. I know my travel agent is awesome. She goes out of the way to help me with my 2 elderly parents. Thank you Jani

Fantastic experience: Several great vacations booked through Janie at marlin travel. Definitely recommend.

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Marlin Expeditions Returns to Panama

Marlin University is now Marlin Expeditions! We travel to the best big-game destinations on Earth, at peak times of the year, and teach the most cutting-edge techniques to catch billfish. Check out our 2024 expeditions.

The first time I visited Tropic Star Lodge—an angler’s oasis perched on the edge of the Darien Jungle—I was caught up by not only the remote peacefulness of the place but its history as well. It just feels different here. If I close my eyes, I can easily recall the freshness of the air brought to me by way of the lush canopy of hundreds of different species of trees and tropical flowers. There is a sense of calm and quietness, and the call to the open ocean is almost too much to ignore. It’s no wonder fishermen from all walks of life put Panama on their bucket lists, because even if you’ve been there before, there is always another adventure right around the corner. This is the beauty of this sport we call fishing. And after visiting Tropic Star this past summer, we were left with an urge to return as soon as we could.

Between the views, the fishing, and the welcoming and enthusiastic staff, there wasn’t a single reason not to. The mood there is infectious, and even though it’s a two-day trek to Piñas Bay, we can absolutely say it’s always worth it.

Loaded up with 12 anglers from around the United States, we embarked on our second Panama journey in hopes that the black marlin that frequent the grounds of the Zane Grey Reef would be willing to play with us for at least six days, especially for those who needed one to add to their species lists for the coveted IGFA Billfish Royal Slam Club.

The Zane Grey Reef is located just 20 minutes from the lodge, which makes the winter fishery much different from the summer one, and shorter boat rides on the lodge’s fleet of classic 31-foot Bertrams also mean more fishing time. Live bait is on the menu for these reef dwellers, and even though your main target is a big black, the feisty blues, giant sailfish, fat yellowfin tuna and hefty dorados have no problem choking down live baits either.

Veteran instructor Charles Perry fishing on Miss Panama managed to coach his students to the day’s only black marlin release, plus two sailfish releases. First-time instructor Capt. Craig Fountain was tasked with managing the bite on Miss America and came back to the lodge with two sailfish flags flying, along with one yellowfin tuna and five dorados. Tropic Star veteran Capt. Zane Andrews’ team on Miss Island Star released two sails, and Tim O’Neill, also a first-time Marlin Expeditions instructor, fishing on Miss Hawaii , netted his team a catch of four big dorados.

This day proved to be one of firsts on Miss America , where Fountain was able to guide repeat client Ken Owens to his first black marlin release. The team also released two sails, cementing it in the high-hook position for Day Two. Andrews’ Miss Island Star team managed to release three sails and box a nice dorado, Miss Hawaii released two sailfish and brought back one dorado, and Perry’s Miss Panama team released one sail.

The marlin bite had seemed to shut down on the third day, unfortunately, but the sailfish and dorado were still hanging around, with the Marlin Expeditions fleet releasing a total of six sails and racking up the dorados.

Andrews punched through with his local knowledge, no doubt, which allowed his Miss Island Star team one black marlin release for John Bielat, his first ever. Perry’s Miss Panama team tallied three sailfish releases, Miss Hawaii released a sail and put two dorados in the fish box, and Miss America landed three massive dorados, one of which was the largest of the week, coming in at 71 pounds and caught by repeat client Steve Lewis.

Miss Hawaii angler Robert Kiss released the man in the blue suit; the team also released one sailfish. Miss America landed two size-large yellowfins—the largest weighing in at 200 pounds by angler Garrett Diehl—and five dorados. The team also released two sails. Miss Panama let go three sailfish, and Miss Island Star released two sails.

The meat fish seemed to have evaded the Marlin Expeditions fleet on the last day of fishing, but the sailfish were still around, which was fine for the team on Miss America , which claimed the prize for the most releases with three; Miss Panama and Miss Island Star released two each, and Miss Hawaii released one.

Overall, our group of 12 students—a mix of repeat clients and new ones—released a total of three blacks, one blue and 42 sails. They also helped feed the lodge, its employees and the families that live in the nearby village with loads of dorado and tuna. While we were hoping for some more marlin bites, everyone knows that’s fishing, and we were just happy to be there. As they say, you can’t catch ’em all.

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Many thanks go out to our staff of talented instructors and great clients, and the Tropic Star family for their hospitality and commitment to maintaining the beauty that lures us to Panama over and over again.

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The new age of travel agents know how to find deals, book off-the-beaten path adventures, and get you out of any jam. Especially if you know who to use.

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I’ve always thought that planning my own trips was the most cost-effective way, but I’ve been hearing more about travel agents making a comeback and saving their clients a lot of money. What kinds of outdoor trips should I turn to a travel agent for, and are there any who specialize in working with adventurers like me?

Technically, I’m a professional traveler. As a journalist, it’s my job to research and connect with locals to get beneath the surface of a destination. So I have never really used travel agents. What could they plan better than I could?

A lot, it turns out. Over the years, I’ve gotten to know many travel specialists, and I consider them magicians. My big aha moment happened two winters ago on a trip to Iceland . A massive storm shut down internal flights for a day, causing me to miss my return flight to the U.S. Normally, I would have spent frustrating hours on hold with the airline. But because I’d paid $65 to have Ana Gloria Garcia, an air-support specialist at the travel agency EmbarkBeyond, find and book the most affordable and convenient flight option for me, she handled the rebookings while I soaked in the Blue Lagoon.

During the pandemic, agents became advocates helping travelers get refunds on canceled flights and trips. As travel has come roaring back, an agent’s superpower is now their access to the best hotel rooms, most in-the-know guides, free amenities, and more, says Cory Hagopian, senior vice president of sales and partnerships for Virtuoso , a global network of travel agencies.

And they’re attracting a young clientele. According to a recent industry survey , 38 percent of millennials and Gen Zers are opting to use travel agents as opposed to booking on their own trips. That number is far greater than Gen Xers and baby boomers, of whom only 12 and 2 percent respectively use agents.

What Do I Gain from Using a Travel Agent?

I recently had a friend tell me she spent close to 40 hours researching a family trip online. She probably could have gleaned the same intel from an hourlong conversation with a travel adviser. Knowledge is priceless, and advisers act as your insiders. They know what you don’t and fill in the blanks for things you might not have considered, says Erika Richter, a spokesperson for the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). Their firsthand knowledge, vast network, and on-the-ground connections all combine to provide a unique perspective for crafting the perfect itinerary for you.

Most travel advisers specialize in certain regions and countries and travel to them frequently, so they have up-to-date intel on not only the best safari camps but the perfect tent to book for the most incredible views and the best local restaurants you won’t find on Tripadvisor. They want their client’s trips to go well to keep them coming back, so it’s in their interest to have sussed out hotels and itineraries before they send you out into the world.

Nicole Forster, 29, considers herself a savvy traveler. She’s been to 20-plus countries and enjoys destination research. But when it came to planning her honeymoon in Africa, she felt overwhelmed, so she reached out to Danielle Meyer at Coastline Travel Advisors , which specializes in bespoke itineraries. “Originally, I wanted to go to South Africa, Victoria Falls, and Madagascar,” Forster recalls. “Danielle convinced me that if we wanted to relax, we should stay in South Africa and save the other countries for separate trips.”

Over five phone conversations and multiple emails, they crafted a 15-night itinerary that included Cape Town, the winelands, the Cape Peninsula, and a safari at the Thornybush Game Reserve. Forster established her budget early in the process, and Meyer sent her a variety of lodge options to choose from.

“I initially wanted to start with the safari, but she pointed out that we’d be jet-lagged and would need to wake at sunrise for game drives,” says Forster. “The safari was our highlight, so it was a perfect way to end the trip.”

Not only did Meyer book all of the flights, hotels, and transfers, but she created a detailed, day-by-day trip app for the couple that included useful information like check-in times at hotels and how much to tip guides .

Agents also act as advocates. If something goes wrong during your travels, they’re on call 24/7 to handle it. When Forster left the battery and charger for her camera at a hotel, Meyer arranged for an on-the-ground contact to go to a camera store and buy new ones that would be delivered to her hotel the next day.

The cost for the honeymoon planning: $150 per person. “I wouldn’t use a planner for a trip to Hawaii ,” Forster says, “but if I ever took a big trip like this again, I’d 100 percent work with an expert.”  

When to Consider Using a Travel Agent

For savvy trip planners, the best time to use a travel agent is for complicated international travel. It can save you hours of planning and peace of mind that if anything goes wrong in your chosen far-flung destination, there’s someone a What’sApp message away to handle it.

Domestically, I’d consider using a travel agent when planning a multi-week national park trip or multi-island trip in Hawaii. They will save you time, guarantee you get the best guides, and help you land reservations at always-booked lodges and hotels.

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Jessica Cook and her husband both work in the travel industry. Decision fatigued, they handed their honeymoon logistics over to the team at Askari Travel , an agency that specializes in South Africa. Their original plan was also an African safari, but just as they were about to put a deposit down, the Omicron variant of the coronavirus made headlines. Worried about getting stuck abroad, they reached out to Askari’s founder, Muriel Truter, who is from Zimbabwe, and upon her advice, changed their focus to South America.

Knowledge is priceless, and advisers act as your insiders. They know what you don’t and fill in the blanks of things you might not even have considered.

Truter suggested they stick to Colombia rather than country-hop. Cook supplied a budget and a wish list: 12 days, no more than three destinations, a barefoot-luxe feel, and adventures like horseback riding and mountain biking. The rest was a surprise that Askari pretty much nailed, with the exception of one hotel.

“Everything felt so authentic, but this one hotel on Barú island felt really fabricated and was full of American tourists,” recalls Cook. She immediately messaged the Askari team, saying, “Hey, this place really isn’t our vibe,” and within an hour they were on a water taxi headed to Blue Apple, a B Corp hotel—and an Outside pick for tropical adventures —on Tierra Bomba island. “It was honestly the best trip we’ve ever taken,” she says.

Are Travel Agents Expensive?

It depends. Cost varies. Some travel agencies won’t charge any fee, as they receive a commission from the bookings, while some high-end agencies will charge pricey annual membership fees for their services. Still others charge nominal “professional” fees starting at $150. Fees often fluctuate based on the length and intricacy of a trip and how far out you do the planning (6 to 12 months is recommended). You may occasionally come across agents who charge a percentage of the total trip price or hourly rates.

Basic travel enquiries are generally free. In 2016, Leah Smith, founder of Tafari Travel , opened an old-school brick-and-mortar location in Denver’s Cherry Creek neighborhood so her services would feel less intimidating to first-time users. “With our retail-office location, we’ve become part of the community, and both clients and non-clients are welcome to pop in and ask whatever questions they may have, no charge,” she says.

Matt Lindsay, founder of the surf-guiding and travel company LuxSurf Travel , builds relationships with resorts and property owners to get discounted rates that he can then pass on to guests.

Dominic Allan, the founder of Real Latin America , specializes in travel to Belize and Nicaragua and caters to independent travelers who are happy to book their own flights and hotels but are seeking his local intel. Allan’s three-tier pricing structure starts at $300 for up to three hours of phone calls, during which he might weigh in on where to eat (or not to), the best room to request in a certain lodge, or whether you really need a guide to hike.

Value Versus Savings

If you’re just looking for deals and steals, you might not be ready to work with a travel adviser, says Richter of the ASTA. “Anything you invest in with a travel adviser comes back to you in the form of amenities, customer service, peace of mind, better access to unique experiences, and handcrafted itineraries,” she says. “You could save money by cutting your own hair, too, but most people go to someone who knows what they’re doing.”

Agents work with preferred partners who can guarantee perks for clients, such as free upgrades, early check-in or late check-out, and resort credits. Those add-ons often translate into savings, says Justin Huxter, cofounder of the UK-based Cartology Travel . “We had a client go to Maui for a week, and because of our partnership with the resort, breakfast was included,” he says. When breakfast costs $120 for two, that’s a savings of $840.”

Some of the Best Travel Agents in the Adventure World

Some of my go-to resources for finding a person to work with include travel expert Wendy Perrin’s annual Wow List of tried and trusted agents, the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s adviser network , and the ASTA’s advisor directory .

In addition to the agents mentioned throughout this story, others I highly recommend for adventurous travelers include:

• Dan Achber of Trufflepig , for Africa and the Middle East
• Miguel Cunant of Sri Lanka in Style
• Javier Echecopar of Journey Costa Rica
• Daniel Fraser of Smiling Albino , for Southeast Asia
• Elizabeth Gordon of Extraordinary Journeys , for Africa
• Kleon Howe of the Art of Travel , for French Polynesia
• Jay Johnson of Coastline Travel , for Hawaii and California
• Antonello Losito of Southern Visions Travel , for Puglia, Italy
• Rabia Malik of Fora Travel , for general worldwide travel
• Robyn Mark of Mayamaya Travel , for Africa, the Alps, Patagonia, and Japan
• Marisol Mosquera of Aracari , for Peru and Bolivia
• Zach Rabinor of Journey Mexico
• Raluca Spiac of Beyond Dracula , for Romania

Travel-advice columnist Jen Murphy is now a believer in using a travel agent. Thanks to their expertise and connections, she’s avoided dozens of trip catastrophes. 

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Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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