Bhutan
High paths, quiet places
Cliffside monasteries, mountain air and mornings worth getting up early for.
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Tell Simon what places you’re drawn to, and what you’d happily skip. He’ll turn your ideas into a dream vacation. Take the leap, call Simon.
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Patagonia
Granite, glaciers & good boots
Long walking days, cold blue lakes and weather that insists on joining the plan.
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Thailand
Islands with a little drama
Longtail boats, warm seas and limestone cliffs rising straight out of the water.
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Only one person to call.
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Guidance
Clear advice, sensible options and no pretending every hotel is “stunning.”
Value
Good rates and useful extras, weighed against what the trip actually needs.
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Operates under Travel Best Bets’ BC licence, with careful planning and people you can actually reach.
Service
One advisor before, during and after the trip. No mystery queue.
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Six offers, updated weekly. Call Simon, he can take you wherever you want to go.
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9 or 10-Night Hawaii Cruise
9 or 10-night cruise Vancouver to Honolulu aboard Anthem or Ovation of the Seas, meals & entertainment
Sep 26, 2027 · Nov 8, 2027
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Riviera Maya, Mexico
Air, 7 or 14 nights all-inclusive hotel and transfers
Nov 12, 2026 – Apr 15, 2027
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4-Night Alaska Sampler Cruise
4-night cruise Vancouver roundtrip aboard Crown Princess, meals & entertainment
Apr 27, 2027
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Air, 7 or 14 nights all-inclusive hotel & transfers
Oct 26, 2026 – Apr 24, 2027
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Egypt: Great Pyramids & Nile Cruise
Air, 4-night hotel, 3-night cruise, inter-city flights, 12 meals, sightseeing and transfers
Jan 10, 2027 – Jun 15, 2027
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Costa Rica Quest
8-night guided adventure, accommodation, 1 lunch & sightseeing
Oct 24, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027
Prices are advertised in Canadian dollars per person based on double occupancy unless stated otherwise. New bookings only; availability, supplier conditions, taxes and fees are subject to confirmation by Simon.
Bring Simon an idea.Leave with a journey.
A country, a concert, a restaurant, a week in October, or just a strong desire to go somewhere new.Talk to Simon. He can help.
Good trips start with a good conversation.
No questionnaire worthy of a visa application. Tell Simon what you want and what you don’t. He’ll handle the research, reservations and all the small decisions in between.
Talk it through
Dates, budget, interests, non-negotiables, and anything you never want to do on holiday.
Make it yours
Simon sorts the routes, stays and experiences into a plan with a point of view.
Go, with backup
The details are confirmed, the loose ends are tied and Simon is still there if plans change.
Simon’s travel tips.
Short, useful notes from someone who spends a great deal of time thinking about where you should go next.
Read all travel tipsBook the fixed point first.
If the trip revolves around one restaurant, match or concert, confirm that date before you book the flights. Air schedules usually give you more room to manoeuvre than the thing you actually care about. Build out from the fixed point, then make the days around it worthwhile. The trip will feel deliberate rather than merely busy.
A better room should make the trip better.
Not every upgrade earns its keep. Spend more when the room changes the experience: the right neighbourhood, a remarkable view, a quiet terrace or service that gives you time back. A larger television and a fancier fruit bowl are not, by themselves, a travel strategy. Pay for what you will notice every day.
Leave one afternoon alone.
A trip can be carefully planned without every hour being spoken for. Keep one afternoon open for the place you hear about over lunch, the shop you pass twice or the simple pleasure of doing nothing somewhere new. Good itineraries need a little breathing room. That is often where the best story begins.
“Rare experiences, well done.”
Meet Simon.
Simon J. Barron is the person behind Simon James Travel. He plans trips for people who want to have the perfect time away with memories and experiences to share.
He knows food, drink, sport, music and photography. And he knows how to take your ideas and turn them into the vacation of your dreams.
Call Simon. He’ll help.
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