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Dorena Chin, Travel Agent in Thornhill, ON

Dorena Chin

Thornhill, ON Travel Agent

Dorena Chin

Thornhill, ON · 10 Years of Experience

The Travel Agent Next Door, an independent agent with The Travel Agent Next Door Inc., a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(12)
100% Recommended
Dorena has been recommending Cancun for several years and when an option within budget presented itself I reached out to inquire. She recommended a different resort... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Antarctica, Iceland, Hawaii, South Africa, Lisbon

Interests:

Expedition Cruises, Bucket List, Honeymoons, Spa & Fitness, Adult Only

Suppliers:

HX, Air Canada Vacations, G Adventures

About Me

Top of my bucket list checked off!
Top of my bucket list checked off!

Hi, I’m Dorena — a passionate travel expert with a knack for transforming vacations into unforgettable journeys. With personal adventures across 41+ countries (and counting!), I specialize in expedition cruises and crafting custom travel experiences that go far beyond cookie-cutter itineraries.I believe in attentive, personalized service and designing trips that reflect your unique needs and dreams. Whether you’re chasing bucket-list destinations or craving hidden gems, I’m here to make your travel wishes a reality.Let’s connect—and let’s get you exploring.

Recent testomonial from clients

"Dorena was very helpful as we had never been to Portugal before. Dorena continually stayed in contact with us until the trip, making sure we were good with our destination; Lisbon. She was very patient, kind and made great suggestions for tours that were fantastic.. She suggested we do a tour as soon as we get there so that we got accustomed to the time difference. So we did. We did Eating Europe Food and Wine Walking Tour. It was amazing. It was very tasty, historic but be prepared for the hilly and cobblestone walking. This is what Lisbon is known for. All the tours/experiences were so WONDERFUL, AMAZING, UNFORGETTABLE. I would highly recommend Dorena and of course The Travel Agent Next Door" Karen G

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
12 reviews
100% Recommended
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Reviewed By BradH - Newmarket, Ontario | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen | Quintana Roo | Mexico
Dorena has been recommending Cancun for several years and when an option within budget presented itself I reached out to inquire. She recommended a different resort which was also in budget and much cheaper than it had been in the past. I booked without telling anyone in the family trusting Dorena’s recommendation. The family learned of the trip at Christmas and the excitement grew. The resort was great. Food and entertainment delivered a fantastic week in the sun.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Pre-summer getaway!
Reviewed By Travelfan - Hamilton | Traveled to Antigua & Barbuda | Caribbean
Worry free trip. Dorena planned the trip down to the last detail. Her recommendation to book the Diamond Club service at the Royalton Chic resort was the best idea. We were able to use exclusive pool, bar and dining areas at the resort. The resort was amazing, nightly entertainment was fun and having a butler or two was a real treat. Will definitely refer her to friends and family!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Truly the Enchanted Islands
Reviewed By Chris - Thornhill, ON | Traveled to Galapagos Islands | Ecuador | South America
This is hard to describe unless you've had a similar experience, however, having had the privilege to visit a truly remote & pristine place like the Galapagos, I can say it's absolutely awe inspiring, life changing and inspiring. Of course, whether any expedition ends up being good, or, even GREAT, depends a lot on the people and planning involved. Having a travel advisor like Dorena resulted in a GREAT booking with HX Expeditions after considering what matters to me and who would best meet that need. Not only did Dorena book this trip with what I'll call a perfect fit Expedition Company, she also made sure pre-trip time in Quito was maximized and enjoyable for me. If you're looking to venture out into the world for an Expedition of your own, I can't recommend Dorena enough. The value of her experience can't be understated ... particularly for trips like Expeditions.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Bottom was Tops
Reviewed By Travelingon - Beaumont, Texas | Traveled to Antarctica | Antarctica
Dorena was instrumental in planning a once in a lifetime exceptional expedition for us. We will definitely be asking her to assist with all of our future vacations.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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HX Antarctic cruise
Reviewed By jjjmann - Antarctica | Traveled to Antarctica
Once in a lifetime experience. Ammmazing!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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Rocky Mountaineer Specialist
Hurtigruten Specialist
Hawaii Destination Specialist
Air Canada Vacation Masterclass
Hx Specialist

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

Snorkelling between Two Continents

This is by far one of the most beautiful and crazy things I have done. I love water; lakes, oceans, ponds. I love any body of water, so I always travel with my snorkel gear and have been lucky enough to snorkel all over the world. This particular time we were in Iceland for the second time and wanted to experience something different beyo...
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