Welcome to Sandcastle Vacations!
We are a travel company operated by folks that have traipsed around the world personally and not just read about it in a book. While we can’t think of any place we wouldn’t want to go (seriously!) we have chosen to specialize in small group soft Adventure Travel. This type of travel can take many forms but the core value is to be active explorers and will include immersive nature, cultural, and historical experiences. While you may find yourself off the beaten track, you will not miss significant attractions, though you will want more than just a selfie! You may enjoy exploring by land with a small group of like minded people, enjoying a Safari or Birding experience, perhaps a River Cruise or Small Ship Cruise is more your style. We can help with all those types of adventures.
Sandcastle Vacations was born in 1996 as a family business and has been evolving ever since, though we are still very much a family agency. As a member of Travel Leaders, we have the large consortium buying power and connections worldwide to assist you, while keeping with our small town approach to business.
As members of the Adventure Travel Trade Association we are well connected with peers in many countries across multiple specialties to help serve you better.
Personally, our family has lived in Airdrie since 1977! Hailing originally from Calgary, we made the “big” move out here when there wasn’t so much as a 4 way stop. How times have changed!
Having personally travelled to 6 Continents (Antarctica will be next!) I have had the pleasure of experiencing many amazing places, encountered awesome wildlife, and meet incredibly fascinating people! I am happy to share my experience to help you have the most memorable adventures possible.
I hold many destination specialist designations including: Israel, Jordan, Ireland, Portugal, Sud De France, Hungary, South Africa, Namibia, Tahiti, Australia, Peru, and Ecuador. Beyond that we have many close relationships in several more countries including Colombia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Germany. As well, we are recognized as product experts with may travel providers such as AMAWaterways, Avalon River Cruises, Viking River Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Paul Gauguin Cruises, Trafalgar Tours, Collette Travel, and Globus Tours.
Jessica (camera shy) is our resident All Things Disney Expert (Certified Disney Specialist) as well as Universal Studios and Harry Potter, not to mention being a South Africa specialist! While Jessica has traveled extensively, she still just loves Disneyland and the beach! Jessica is also a great person to talk to if you are thinking about a destination wedding as she has an attention to detail that is hard to match and much experience with Destination Weddings.
We are a travel company operated by folks that have traipsed around the world personally and not just read about it in a book. While we can’t think of any place we wouldn’t want to go (seriously!) we have chosen to specialize in small group soft Adventure Travel. This type of travel can take many forms but the core value is to be active explorers and will include immersive nature, cultural, and historical experiences. While you may find yourself off the beaten track, you will not miss significant attractions, though you will want more than just a selfie! You may enjoy exploring by land with a small group of like minded people, enjoying a Safari or Birding experience, perhaps a River Cruise or Small Ship Cruise is more your style. We can help with all those types of adventures.
Sandcastle Vacations was born in 1996 as a family business and has been evolving ever since, though we are still very much a family agency. As a member of Travel Leaders, we have the large consortium buying power and connections worldwide to assist you, while keeping with our small town approach to business.
As members of the Adventure Travel Trade Association we are well connected with peers in many countries across multiple specialties to help serve you better.
Personally, our family has lived in Airdrie since 1977! Hailing originally from Calgary, we made the “big” move out here when there wasn’t so much as a 4 way stop. How times have changed!
Having personally travelled to 6 Continents (Antarctica will be next!) I have had the pleasure of experiencing many amazing places, encountered awesome wildlife, and meet incredibly fascinating people! I am happy to share my experience to help you have the most memorable adventures possible.
I hold many destination specialist designations including: Israel, Jordan, Ireland, Portugal, Sud De France, Hungary, South Africa, Namibia, Tahiti, Australia, Peru, and Ecuador. Beyond that we have many close relationships in several more countries including Colombia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Germany. As well, we are recognized as product experts with may travel providers such as AMAWaterways, Avalon River Cruises, Viking River Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Paul Gauguin Cruises, Trafalgar Tours, Collette Travel, and Globus Tours.
Jessica (camera shy) is our resident All Things Disney Expert (Certified Disney Specialist) as well as Universal Studios and Harry Potter, not to mention being a South Africa specialist! While Jessica has traveled extensively, she still just loves Disneyland and the beach! Jessica is also a great person to talk to if you are thinking about a destination wedding as she has an attention to detail that is hard to match and much experience with Destination Weddings.