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Normand Schafer, Travel Agent in Sidney, BC

Normand Schafer

Sidney, BC Travel Agent
Super Agent

Normand Schafer

Sidney, BC · 25+ Years of Experience

Far and Away Adventures, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(47)
100% Recommended
Normand was incredibly organized and helpful. He made sure every detail was looked after, so there was no stress at all. He answered questions promptly and... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Tahiti, Fiji, Bora Bora, South Pacific, Pitcairn

Interests:

Honeymoons, Couples & Romance, Destination Weddings, Luxury Cruises, Small Ship Cruises

Suppliers:

G Adventures, Paul Gauguin, Windstar Cruises, Hurtigruten, WestJet Vacations

About Me

Hawaii's North Shore where I used to live.
Hawaii's North Shore where I used to live.

Are you looking for a more than a travel agent? How about a travel designer to plan your Honeymoon, Romantic Getaway, Destination Wedding or Small Ship Cruise to Tahiti, Fiji or another beautiful destination? Do you want to speak to someone that has over 30 years experience as a travel planner and personally knows dozens of destinations and islands?

If you said yes, then we need to talk!

I’ve been helping couples and groups enjoy unique holidays and romantic getaways that take them to some of the worlds most unique destinations for a comfortable, quality, travel experience. Have you ever dreamed of cruising sun filled islands, sleeping in an overwater bungalow or visiting exclusive beach resorts? I've probably been there and can certainly help plan a similar experience for you.

I specialize in organizing large group tours as well as in arranging individual trips to dream destinations such as Tahiti, Fiji, and Mexico. I also have first-hand knowledge of unique destinations such as small ship cruising in the Arctic, the exclusive Brando private island resort and a deluxe freighter cruise in Tahiti.

A recent client explained their desire to spend time at sea, while also enjoying time on land to explore what the South Pacific has to offer. As a result, I organized the details for a 4 month Circle Pacific Adventure including stops in New Zealand, Australia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti and the Cook Islands.

Another organization seeing my experience in booking groups of 15 to 140 people asked that I help their company plan a week-long training session at a Mexican all-inclusive resort. This involved bringing in staff and family members from 18 countries, coordinating flights, transfers, meeting space and accommodations.

You may not be ready for a year-long cross-Pacific sailing voyage with seven children, like my wife and I took in 2013, but I can guarantee whatever holiday or experience you are looking for, I’ve got the experience to make it a worry-free vacation.

Additional Languages
French

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
47 reviews
100% Recommended
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Tahiti best trip ever
Reviewed By Laurie and Grant - Lundar, Manitoba | Traveled to Tahiti ~ French Polynesia ~ South Pacific
Normand was incredibly organized and helpful. He made sure every detail was looked after, so there was no stress at all. He answered questions promptly and even resent information when ever I needed. His knowledge of our destination and recommendations made this trip worry free and amazing !
Normand Schafer responded
"It was a pleasure working into your itinerary all of your special requests. It was a fun itinerary for me to work on as well. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our Dream Trip to French Polynesia
Reviewed By Chloe - Sudbury, ON | Traveled to Tahiti ~ French Polynesia ~ South Pacific
Visiting Tahiti and Her Islands was a dream come true. Normand is extremely knowledgeable about the French Polynesian islands and provided a variety of options for our itinerary based on our interests and needs. The planning stage was delightful as Normand provided different accommodation and excursion availabilities. He was very responsive to all our inquiries, by email and phone, and always in a friendly, sincere manner. Normand booked all international and domestic flights, as well as all land transfers. Everything went very smoothly. Many thanks, Normand!
We continue to rave about how pleased we were with Normand at Far and Away Adventures with our family and friends. We will be sure to ask Normand about future vacations to the South Pacific.
Normand Schafer responded
"Thank you for your feedback on my services. It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to helping plan many more trips to come."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Loads of personal experience
Reviewed By Ingrid - Canada | Traveled to French Polynesia | South Pacific
I can highly recommend Norm at Farandaway Adventures. Because he has travelled often throughout French Polynesia, he can make valuable recommendations in regards to very practical choices: length of time on a given island, activities to do there, best locations for accommodation, car rental ins and outs. I also really appreciated the time he took to answer my many questions. He was always patient! Lastly, we had to make quite a few flight changes due to airline changes and even an airline strike, and he handled all of those changes without us having to worry. He has many years of experience and helped us tremendously!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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What an amazing adventure- truely memorable.
Reviewed By JMW1234 - London, UK | Traveled to British Columbia | Canada
We had an outstanding experience working with Normand on our recent family trip across the Canadian Rockies and Vancouver Island. From start to finish, the planning was seamless and thoughtful. Every detail—from the route and accommodation choices to local activities and hidden gems—was perfectly tailored to our family interests and made the trip memorable for all of us. Normand was always responsive (even with a time difference), professional, and full of great suggestions that we would never have discovered on our own. His knowledge of the region and ability to organise logistics so smoothly gave us complete peace of mind, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy the unforgettable journey. I would wholeheartedly recommend Normand to anyone looking for a well-organised, personalised travel experience. Thank you Normand, you were amazing!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Excellent Service from Norm
Reviewed By Fiona White - Surrey, BC | Traveled to Uganda | Africa
I had the pleasure of working with Normand Schafer recently to plan two international trips for our school. Normand was excellent to work with and helped organize a stress-free journey for our students and staff. Normand was able to coordinate last minute airport support to help get students and staff through a security check in a quick amount of time, helping to keep the trip on track. Normand was very communicative and knowledgeable, helpful in providing multiple options to work within our budget, and always responded very quickly to all our questions. We highly recommend Normand and look forward to working with him again in the future.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
Certified Cruise Specialist
South Pacific Specialist
Fiji Maitai Specialist
Tahiti Tiare Specialist
Air New Zealand University Graduate

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

My Travel Stories

Tahiti Landscape

Tahiti: The Untouched Beauty!

Welcome to my personal trip diary, where I share the unforgettable encounters I had while discovering the magnificent island of Tahiti. Come along on a journey of discovery as we take in the breathtaking natural scenery, savor the vibrant Polynesian culture, and relax in the lap of luxury. Tahiti is a true paradise that needs to be seen to be be...
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