Above & Beyond Travel

If you’re like me, you’ve been trying to think of ways to punctuate the pandemic parenting with bright spots. Here’s a fun one! Starting today, until April 30, parents can simply call 1-877-7-MICKEY for little ones to hear one of five special messages from favorite Disney characters.

Dear travellers, I hope you are all safe and healthy at home. Although our world is going through a crisis right now, I want to let you know it is still normal to crave adventure. We just have to find novel ways to satisfy your curiosity right now! Check out these train adventures - they are fun to watch as a family too. A little treat and 'change of scenery' can do us all a world of good. ... https://www.travelandleisure.com//bus/virtual-train-rides

My dear, dear travellers. We have come to know each other because of our shared love of our beautiful world. We share a desire to explore, appreciate, and grow by seeing beyond our backyards. Right now, 'beyond the backyard' can be a little scary, but I'd like to share this group I discovered - people from across the globe sharing the 'View" from their windows! If you are feeling a little wanderlust or want to get lost in the beauty of the world for a bit, check it out, and ...join if you are inspired to share your view! We may all be sheltering in place, but we are standing together by doing this - for our neighbours, our country, and the world. This is also a reminder of how beautiful this world truly is. And in a time where physical travel is not possible, it let's us explore the world in a different way. You can check out the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/viewfrommywindow/ Stay safe, be gentle with each other and yourself. Nicole

My final clients are all safely headed back to Canada tonight, and now I can breathe (maybe collapse). I track clients flights anyway, but this situation required hyper vigilance and focus. This was a week to remember in so many ways. For those waiting to hear from me, I just need a day or two. My brain and emotions have been on hyperdrive all week and I’ve barely slept. I really appreciate your patience. For my clients who’ve returned home this week, happy self quarantinin...g! Be aware of your health and all the COVID-19 measures to watch. Report to your local health line, watch your mental health too. This can be quite taxing in so many ways. Take it from me, day #5 in the bunker. Don’t be afraid to ask for help with groceries and necessities - neighbors and friends will gladly help if it means you can stay safely at home. Stay safe, .

This week has been one of highs and lows - highs when I can help get a client home or save their vacation, lows when clients want something that is just not in my power to deliver - like an earlier plane than scheduled. It’s been one of the hardest weeks of my life, since last Wednesday. There is unprecedented upheaval in the world, and there is a lot of fear. We don't know what's coming, and we are disappointed that what we planned and were excited for isn't to be right now...Continue reading