FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
I want you to feel at ease, calm and blissful about your vacation, this is why I always like to do my very best to answer every question that I can for you.
Check out these questions, and if you still have some questions or you would like some travel proposals reach out using the form below.
Thank you! 🙂
My Travel Services
Great question. You can reach out to me in the way that works best for you:
- Fill out this form: Get a Travel Quote
- Email: lblack@trevello.com
- Phone: (905) 818-7702. This is a Canadian phone number.
- Fill out a form on my website
- Facebook, Instagram or Linkedin at @holablisstravel
- You can reach out any one of these ways that works best for you. You can also send me a message and we can arrange a Zoom call or video call to chat too!
Another important question for sure.
You can simply fill out this form with the information that you know, it doesn't all have to be filled out.
Honestly, you can be as detailed as you want. Feel free to tell me about you and the other people you may be travelling with.
The essentials information is:
- ages of all travellers
- how many travellers
- any mobility issues, special needs, or dietary restrictions
- where you want to go. (You can be very specific or very vague)
- when do you want to travel and for how long? (Are you flexible with your timing or dates, or no?)
- Are you celebrating a special occasion?
- Do you want all-inclusive (if applicable)
- Feel free to share any details that will make you vacation blissful such as your hobbies, preferred vacation activities, what you want to do, etc.
- I create custom travel plans & take care of all of the details, so all you have to do is enjoy blissful travel.
- I can book your all-inclusive packages, cruises, car rentals, hotels, villas, flights packages, tours, travel insurance & more!
- As a Virtuoso member, I share all available exclusive Virtuoso perks & benefits with you on Virtuoso travel suppliers.
- I can provide you with trusted travel partner services, insider tips, & travel recommendations.
Yes, I am a certified travel advisor. I am based in Ontario, Canada which means that I am required to be certified under TICO (Travel Industry Council of Ontario). I am affiliated with Trevello Travel Group, which is my head office. As well, I am a member of ACTA (Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors).
Also, I have a diploma in International Tourism Management.
- Yes, this business is run by me. I am a Canadian Indigenous woman. I believe in equal rights for all people.
- I am proud to have my business on Indigenous lands of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe people.
My head office is located in Oakville at 3465 Rebecca St Suite 202, Oakville, ON L6L 0H3.
I am a home-based travel advisor based living in Dundas, which is part of Hamilton, Ontario.
The legal address that I am required by TICO to share is my head office address.
Yes, I always take time to ask questions and listen to your preferences and wishes for your travel.
I conduct research about the best options with the best value that match your celebration, travel style, physical abilities, lifestyle, goals and more.
Virtuoso
Have you heard of Virtuoso? If not, you’re missing out! I am a Virtuoso travel advisor.
Check out my Virtuoso Travel Site!
Maybe you’re wondering what’s the big deal, why should I use a Virtuoso travel advisor.
Well, for quite a few reasons, you can check out the benefits of working with a Virtuoso travel advisor here!
In a nutshell, Virtuoso is a global luxury network of leisure travel. It has travel advisors and travel suppliers. Virtuoso travel advisors have special training that is international with insider knowledge.
Depending on the provider, there are different types of benefits or free things that you get when you book with a Virtuoso travel advisor.
Yes, I do!
You can check out my Virtuoso Travel Site here.
It is full of luxury and travel inspiration.
Enjoy being bliss inspired!
If you’re booking at a hotel or a resort and resort some examples of types of benefits are:
- Early check in and late check out
- Breakfast for 2 people
- Preferred rates
- Room upgrade upon arrival if available
Virtuoso-only amenities if you’re going on a cruise, some extra benefits you can get are:
- Welcome aboard reception
- Shipboard credits
- Private transportation with a driver
- Virtuoso-exclusive shore excursions
- Dedicated onboard hosts
- Specialty dining
- Prepaid gratuities
Virtuoso also has this awesome concept called Wanderlists!
They are collections of luxurious travel on inspirational lists called Wanderlists! You can click the link to see some examples of Wanderlists.
Check out my Wanderlists page for your travel inspiration here!
If you would like to book a vacation, especially one that we will customize and personalize, we can make a Wanderlist together! 🙂
Yes, of course.
Here you can see some examples of collections of luxurious travel inspirational lists called Wanderlists! You can click the link to see some examples of Wanderlists.
Check out my Wanderlists page for your travel inspiration here!
If you would like to book a vacation, especially one that we will customize and personalize, we can make a Wanderlist together! 🙂
Virtuoso travel perks are only offered on Virtuoso travel partners.
A Virtuoso travel partner is focused on luxury travel.
There are many hotels, resorts, cruise lines and more that are a part of the Virtuoso worldwide network.
Specializations
Yes, I have many certifications and specialties for different destinations, brands of resorts, hotels and cruise lines.
Some of my specializations include The Caribbean, Mexico, Sandals, AmaWaterways, The Rocky Mountaineer, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Royal Caribbean Cruises and more!
My aim is for you to have blissful travel as my business says.
I have a true passion for travel and learning about destinations, new brands, resorts and cruise lines. I am consistently taking workshops, getting certifications and attending conferences to stay up to date.
I take the time to get to know you and your travel preferences. I follow your lead for communication. Whether you prefer email, phone conversations, video calls, or texting etc.
I research the best options and timing to get you the best value for your vacation and travel.
Thank you for your question.
Yes, I absolutely do.
Please see the questions below that focus all on cruises in the section directly below this.
I can absolutely help you with planning a blissful all-inclusive vacation!
Whether it's a resort, hotel, cruise or tour, I can curate an all in vacation with nothing left to worry about except, what to eat next.
Yes, I can create a personalized travel experience that you will enjoy. It will be customized to your travel style and preferred activities and class level.
I can add accommodations, car rentals, rail travel, flights, tickets to events or excursions, travel insurance and much more into a complete package just for you!
Yes, I specialize in the Caribbean. As shown in the next question, I also specialize in Mexico.
Some of my specific specializations include:
- Dominican Republic
- Mexican Caribbean
- Saint Lucia Expert
- Jamaica Travel Specialist
- Antigua & Barbuda Specialist
- The Islands of the Bahamas Specialist
- Anguilla
- Aruba
- Grenada Travel Expert
- St. Kitts Travel Pro
- Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
I also specialize in Mexico and Canada as well, including Los Cabos in Mexico and the Rocky Mountaineer in Canada!
Yes, I am a Mexico & Caribbean specialist.
Check out my Mexico Travel page.
More specifically, in Mexico, I specialize in
- Los Cabos
- Puerto Vallarta
- Mexico Caribbean
- Baja California
- Pueblo Magicos
Cruises
Yes, I have many certifications and specialties with different cruise lines.
Check out my cruising Cruises Page.
I can offer you river, ocean and small ship cruises. Also, I can get you on an expedition cruise, a transatlantic cruises and World Cruises too!
If you're looking for a private yacht or sailing opportunity, I can also set you for sailing blissfully!
Cruising is a great way to get to see many different places without needing to unpack and check in to new many different accommodations and book separate flights, transfers or train tickets.
If you're not sure which island or port you want to go first, take a cruise! You get to see many different places and explore them as well, you can take excursions that are set up on board or before you cruise.
Plus, when you are at sea, depending on the cruise line, you can dine at a variety of restaurants, watch live entertainment, go to the casino, go shopping, dance the night away, swim, go hot tubing and so much more.
Each cruise line and ship is different, so I can find the right cruise for you that matches the things that you want to do on board and the places that you want to explore on land!
I have specializations certificates with Virgin Voyages, Celebrity Cruises, AmaWaterways, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Azamara Cruises, and more!
I can book many more options as well, whichever cruise lines bring you bliss!
I can offer you river, ocean and small ship cruises. Also, I can get you on an expedition cruise, a transatlantic cruises and World Cruises too!
If you're looking for a private yacht or sailing opportunity, I can also set you sailing blissfully!
Yes, besides booking your cruise and adding any luxury or extra add-ons to your cruise, I can also add your flight and a transfer to your cruise as well.
Even better, let's extend your vacation! I can add hotel stays, tours, car rentals and more before and after your cruise to keep the blissful travel going for longer!
Yes, I can. I like to have a consultation or at least some messaging or email, (depending on your preferences) to get to know you and your travel preferences and needs.
Using my knowledge from my specializations, cruising experience, professional networking and more, I find the best cruise that matches your lifestyle, physical abilities, preferred activities, celebrations, and more!
Yes, when it is available to be organized before your cruise, I can definitely book your excursions, prepay your wifi, gratuities, and much more!
This way you can get on board and just cruise ~ no running around paying for this and organizing that...
Allow me the opportunity to inspire you with blissful travel proposals!
I would happy to answer any questions you have in the absolute best way that I can. Reach out and let's connect and chat about blissful travel!
Have a question that wasn't answered?
Please ask your question here & I will email you with a response.
The email will come from bliss@holablisstravel.ca or lblack@trevello.com. This is my email, if you do not receive a response within a day, please check your junk mail as well. Thank you.
