Hola Bliss Travel- New Destinations!
Expanding my Travel Blog
Hey, it’s been a while!
I took some time to think about my travel blog & my new business.
My New Business
So, here it is, and it is next natural progression from my Open Doors With Words travel blog, it’s my new business called Hola Bliss Travel.
I am a travel advisor, more specifically, a Bliss Travel Specialist!
I specialize in curating blissful travel for people so that they have nothing left to do but enjoy blissful travel!
Here is my info! You can follow me on Instagram and Facebook here, check out my website and get a free travel quote here too!
Want to take that trip? I’m also a travel advisor!
Reach out & let’s make it happen!
Time to Pivot!
So, I took a pause to make a plan about my travel blog. So, I decided to make some changes.
So, I have expanded my travel blog to beyond just Mexico and Canada destinations and travel tips.
So now, as a travel advisor, I will also now be writing about other destinations in the world as well! I will also expand my travel tips to more than just Canada and Mexico travel tips.
I will still have some travel blogs about Canada and Mexico, but you will notice that there will be a wider variety of travel blog in the future.
What is Hola Bliss Travel?
It is my travel agency, I am an independent home-based travel advisor. Click on the link above to see more, or go to Hola Bliss Travel.
I specialize in bringing people blissful travel experiences.
My name is Lorraine Black and I am from Ontario, Canada.
I am a TICO certified travel advisor and a member of the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies. You can also click on the banner above to find out more details too.
Virtuoso Travel Advisor
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, 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. Virtusos travel advisors have special training that is international with insider knowledge.
Depending on where and the provider, there are different types of benefits or free things that you get when you book with a Virtuoso travel advisor.
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
- 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
- Pre-paid gratuities
Virtuoso also has these awesome inspirational lists called Wanderlists!
Check out my Wanderlists page for your travel inspiration here!
My Specialties
I, of course, specialize in Canada and Mexico, but beyond that I have other travel specialties too such as the Caribbean!
Ocean and river cruising is also a specialty of mine.
All-inclusive resorts and some hotel brands are also some of my specialties.
Cruises
If you recall from my first ever travel blog, I started my travel adventures working on a cruise ship.
This is when my love of cruising and being out of the open water started!
The joy of seeing a new country out of your window every day and experiencing new cultures out your day every day is so awesome!
With my experience living on a cruise ship, as well as my training and certifications, I now truly enjoy booking all styles of cruises for people.
Whether it’s adult only, family cruises, luxury, expedition, ultra-luxe, small ship, river or ocean, I can get you cruising!
River Cruises
Whether you’re looking for a river cruise in Europe going under locks and passing castles, or cruising down the Mekong or the Nile, they are all such unique cruises!
AmaWaterways has tons of great river cruises. I am a AmaWaterways Specialist. Check out some of there cruises and special offers here: River Cruises.
One of the latest additions to river cruising is Celebrity Cruises River! Check out their new offerings here: Celebrity Cruises River!
Ocean Cruises
Sailing the ocean blue! It’s so awesome to look out from the balcony and just see water… and maybe even a whale or dolphin splash by!
Celebrity Cruises is a great cruise line that has tons of ocean cruises and have so many great onboard experiences including amazing food experiences!
Royal Caribbean brings fun on board with extreme things like surfing on board!! They focus on family cruising a lot.
Virgin Voyages is a great cruise line! They focus on adult only! They offer fun times, laid back vibes with luxury vibes in a playful and high-quality way! I highly recommend them if you want an adult-only cruise!
Azamara Cruises is a smaller ship that focuses on having longer time in ports, and even some over nights. They aim to be immersive in the destination.
The Caribbean
Whether it’s a caribbean cruise or a caribbean hotel or resort, I’ve got you covered!
I absolutely love the Caribbean and all its blissful experiences!
I mean, who doesn’t love tropical weather, palm trees, beaches and great vibes!! I know I do!
I am a Jamaica, Bahamas and Mexico specialist, so I am well equipped to bring you blissful Caribbean vacations!
Bring on the palm trees and beautiful blue water!
Hola Bliss Travel is all about bringing your blissful travel and what could be more blissful than the Caribbean!!
Sandals & Beaches Resorts
The ultimate luxury experience is Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
What I love about them is they are very focused.
Sandals is adults only. Whether it’s a romantic getaway, girl’s or guy’s trip, Sandals is great! No kids at all. Just adult fun!
Now some Sandals have the party vibe, well others have the zen vibe, etc.! So, it’s important to get matched to the correct Sandals. This is where I come in. As a Certified Sandals Elite Specialist, I can guide you to a great Sandals that can meet and maybe even exceed your expectations!
If there is another Sandals close by, like in Jamaica and St. Lucia, you can resort hop to check out the other resorts and eat there! So cool!
Check out the Sandals Resorts here!
Beaches is the opposite, these are family and kid-friendly resorts that are still luxury destinations!
They have Sesame Street meet and greets and water parks and lots of family fun entertainment! Check out the Beaches locations for families.
The great thing about Sandals and Beaches Resorts is that everything is included and luxury!
Golf, snorkelling, sports activities, and so much more! Unlimited experiences for you and your travel companions.
Rocky Mountaineer
Here my Canadian pride kicks in. The Rocky Mountaineer is a must-do experience at least twice in life!!!
As a Canadian travel advisor, I couldn’t resist focusing on the Rocky Mountaineer!
There are different options of routes that you can take. You can go back to the same starting point, or travel to a new destination. The best is that I can even create you a package with great experiences and hotels stays in beautiful destinations before and after your luxury ride on the Rocky Mountaineer!
If you haven’t experienced it, the Rocky Mountaineer is phenomenal! There are windows that go up to the ceiling and are actually part of the ceiling too.
This way you can see the beautiful mountains and birds up above.
Reach out if you want to know more!
Luxury Travel
Blissful travel can mean luxury travel and that is a specialty of mine. Whether its a cruise, resort, hotel stay, tour or more, I can bring your blissful luxury around the world.
This includes Virtuoso properties and awesome Virtuoso perks.
Hola Bliss Travel is all about feeling blissful, which often involves luxury experiences!
Mexico Travel
Yes, of course, I am still specializing in Mexico travel!
Whether you’re looking for an all-inclusive vacation or an authentic tour of a Magical Town, train travel, cruises and more, I am the woman to book it for you!
With knowledge of smaller local places and the famous places with all-inclusives, I truly love Mexico!
Mexico has so much to offer from desert, jungle, forest, beautiful beaches, caribbean, cities, magical towns, luxury spas and resorts, whale watching, cenotes… I could go on and on!
If you’re not sure what a magical town is, check out Guide to Pueblos Magicos in Mexico.
Honeymoons
What can be more blissful than a honeymoon!
Whether you choose a Sandals resort or an all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean.
Or maybe your style is more cruise. A river cruise in Europe or an ocean cruise in the Caribbean.
If you’re more adventurous, perhaps a tour, or Alaskan or Galapagos Island cruise.
Whatever is blissful for you and your partner, I can make it happen.
All types of couples accepted because love is love. I shouldn’t even need to say that, but I would like to let you know!
Experiental Experiences
This is where we get to be creative. I can create customized itineraries just for you!
They can involve yachts, buses, trains, flights, private cars, boats and cruise ships.
Perhaps you want a tour to experience Day of the Dead in Mexico or the Christmas markets in Europe, or enjoy wild life and nature.
Maybe you want to be super independent, I can book you some stays and a car, and tickets to the best things to check out.
Or you’re the opposite, you want it planned, so you can just enjoy every moment without worrying about a thing. Either way, I got you!
I have tours and experiential experiences that can immerse you into different cultures, traditions, experiences, and places!
I offer guided tours, partially guided and independent travel experiences for you! Your style!
Winter Getaways
Who doesn’t love a good winter getaway!
I know I do!! That feeling of leaving the hat and winter coat behind and packing shorts or a dress to change into on the plane!!!
I absolutely love that!
As a Bliss Travel Specialist that focuses on cruises, the Caribbean and Mexico, I can 100% bring you a blissful getaway to palm trees and warm weather!
On the other hand, if you’re a skier or you love the winter, I can also get you on that slopes and enjoying beautiful ski chalets and spas.
How to reach me
You can find all of my contact info at: Let’s Connect.
My email is: lblack@trevello.com
There you will find my Facebook page and my Instagram Page.
I would love it if you follow and like my pages if you’re also on Facebook and Instagram.
I am constantly posting great deals and blissful travel inspiration for you!
Free Consultations & Proposals
If you’re interested in something that I have talked about here or maybe you have a different idea, reach out and let’s talk blissful travel!
We can talk on the phone, on Zoom, email, messenger, or if we are close, we could meet for a coffee.
If you’re not sure where, let’s talk travel and find your travel bliss!
Reach out today! https://holablisstravel.ca
Moving Forward
So, moving forward the Open Doors With Words travel blog will be integrated with my travel agency.
I will cover destinations beyond Canada and Mexico. I will also cover travel tips and experiences that are more than just tips for Mexico and Canada.
As a bonus, I will also be including some special travel deals for you too!
Thanks for Joining me !
Thanks for being a part of Open Doors With Words and now Hola Bliss Travel.
I’m always growing and learning to bring you even better content and now travel deals too!
Hola Bliss Travel
