Airfare Expert, Adventure & BucketList Specialist

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Vicky Young, Travel Agent in Calgary, AB

Vicky Young

Calgary, AB Travel Agent
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Vicky Young

Calgary, AB · 21 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
(16)
100% Recommended
Very well organized, prompt replies to our many inquiries, great recommendations for tours and accommodations along with coordinating and booking all of these things for us.... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, South America

Interests:

Adventure, Air Travel, Expedition Cruises, River Cruises, Animals & Wildlife

Suppliers:

G Adventures, Hurtigruten, Virgin Voyages, HX, Globus

About Me

Vicky meeting the locals in Antarctica!
Vicky meeting the locals in Antarctica!

I have been a travel agent for 20 years and love being able to open up the world for my clients by providing them with unique travel opportunities and curating trips of a lifetime. 

I am most passionate about adventure travel and have visited 70+ countries to date, including my elusive seventh continent Antarctica!

I relish experiencing new places and seeing how people live in different cultures. I enjoy vibrant historical cities & towns, rural countryside, national parks and nature in its many forms. Mix in a little adrenalin, foodie experiences, local markets & festivals and you have the perfect recipe for my travels.

It's very satisfying for me to help my clients plan vacations that bring them to the world's special places, creating journeys that are both memorable and out of the ordinary. I can't wait to help you explore near and far!

I am the Airfare Expert. I love building complex multi-city and round the world itineraries for my clients. I am well versed in multiple airline distribution systems (GDS) and understand the complexities of airline fare rules. Having travelled on several dozen airlines around the world, I can also speak to you about the onboard experience, and find the right air product to fit your flight needs. Whether this is your first flight, a helicopter over Greenland or you really want to experience a pod on the A380 across the Pacific I have the expertise to get you there.

I am a certified Adventure Travel Specialist. I have travelled on more than 40 tours, across the seven continents with many different tour operators. My top partner in this category is G Adventures; they offer small group tours to top destinations and also get well off the beaten path to surprise you. Trips with G Adventures have been created by building meaningful relationships with local communities, and will directly benefit the people and places visited. This ethos aligns with the way I want to travel, and being able to open up the world for my travellers in the most responsible way. I often have special promotions that are not available in the market place so let's change the way you travel. 

What's on your Bucket List? Taking the slow boat down the Amazon, meeting the penguins of Antarctica, seeing the Northern Lights for the first time, trekking to see the Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda/Uganda, viewing the Taj Mahal at sunrise, diving on the Great Barrier Reef,  a luxury River Cruise on the Danube. These are just some of the Bucket List trips I have already experienced, and there is always another one on the books for later this year. 

Let's make your travel dreams a reality today!

Some of the beautiful places I have visited!

Africa

Morocco, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

Antarctica

Asia & South Pacific

Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

Europe

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Monaco, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands, Vatican, Turkiye

Middle East

Jordan, Egypt, Oman, United Arab Emirates

Americas & Caribbean

Antigua, Argentina, Belize, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Galapagos, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Turks & Caicos, USA, Uruguay, Venezuela

 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
16 reviews
100% Recommended
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Reviewed By Kirky - Calgary Alberta | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Very well organized, prompt replies to our many inquiries, great recommendations for tours and accommodations along with coordinating and booking all of these things for us. Put us in well situated areas so that we could easily walk to great restaurants, bars, and sightseeing areas.
Vicky Young responded
"Thank you Kirky! Always enjoy working with you and your family/friends on your trips. Look forward to the next travels in the future."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Every detail
Reviewed By Sahara - Calgary, Alberta | Traveled to England ~ Europe
She is so knowledgeable and experienced. Even as a former agent I get her to book my travel every time.
Vicky Young responded
"Thank you Sahara... This review especially means a lot coming from a previous travel agent who understands what goes in to making a travel dream come true. I appreciate you trusting me with your friends & family referrals as well. Vicky "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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So many bucket list tris with Vicky!
Reviewed By HLD - Calgary, AB | Traveled to Turks and Caicos Islands ~ Caribbean
Vicky always goes above and beyond to ensure our holidays are perfect. She was able to cancel on short notice due to illness and spent hours working with the trip provider to re-protect us at a later date. One of our best vacations ever.
Vicky Young responded
"Thank you HLD. I appreciate you and your family trusting me with your holidays over the years. I was especially invested in this one when things didn't go as planned. I knew how much you were all looking forward to spending time in the islands. I'm so glad that we were able to get the re-protection done and that you all had the BEST VACATION EVER!!!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A gem of a travel agent
Reviewed By Marj - Vancouver, BC | Traveled to Asia
Vicky is a knowledgeable, responsive and highly experienced travel agent with tones of travel experience, which is hard to find and invaluable! Highly recommended!
Vicky Young responded
"Thank you Marj! It's a pleasure to work with you and your family on your travels! Look forward to hearing from you when you return from the latest journey. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Extremely competent and caring!
Reviewed By Ruthie - Caroline, AB | Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
Arranging flights and travel has become less stressful since I e had Vicky book our flights! Her tremendous experience, especially in airport time for connecting flights has been invaluable. Saved us from missing several delayed flights! She is gracious, personable and kind! I wouldn’t want to make any trips in the future without her help!
Vicky Young responded
"Thank you Ruth! Appreciate your trusting me with yours and your family's travel arrangements. Look forward to your next adventures!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

 ACTA’s mission is to foster the success and prosperity of our travel agency members. Our most supportive partners, ACTA Corporate Partners, invest their time and resources in order to support ACTA’s vision of a healthy and vibrant retail travel industry where the Travel Agent is recognized as an expert resource. Proud Partners understand that Travel Agents are essential to their success.
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.
G Adventures Changemaker 2019 & 2020 - Global
G Adventures Gnormous Top Consultant Canada
Certified Sandals Specialist - Silver
Marriott Hotel Excellence
Hurtigruten Certified 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.
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