• Collection of Brands
  • Travel Broker Tours
  • Canadian Woman Traveller
  • Paintbrush Holidays
  • J B and A Custom Holidays








Welcome to The Travel Broker & Cruise Centre and
Our Collection of Brands!

Over the years we have grown through repeat and referral clientele due to our forte to customize and create that special travel experience that our clients have come to expect.

Our qualified and experienced travel team are ready to assist and book your personal travel plans. Whether you are looking to take a tour, a cruise, a family holiday, plan the perfect wedding, honeymoon, anniversary, special event or your own business plans or customized personal travel adventure, just let us know.

As a proud member of "Advantage Travel" we are associated with over 200 independent travel agencies across Canada. Advantage Travel offers a wide range of travel and cruise holidays to many exciting destinations around the world.

In the mid 1980's we began building and escorting special interest tours for small groups who wanted personal attention and a more intimate experience of the history, culture, food, and the people of specific regions.

Now, after 20 years of building tour and holiday programs we have developed brands that focus on specific styles of travel. We invite you to consider one of our "Collection of Travel Brands" that includes: Travel Broker Tours, Creative Arts Holidays, Canadian Woman Traveller and Custom Holidays.

Debbie Lloyd and Tony Rix









Welcome to The Travel Broker & Cruise Centre and
Our Collection of Brands!

Over the years we have grown through repeat and referral clientele due to our forte to customize and create that special travel experience that our clients have come to expect.

Our qualified and experienced travel team are ready to assist and book your personal travel plans. Whether you are looking to take a tour, a cruise, a family holiday, plan the perfect wedding, honeymoon, anniversary, special event or your own business plans or customized personal travel adventure, just let us know.

As a proud member of "Advantage Travel" we are associated with over 200 independent travel agencies across Canada. Advantage Travel offers a wide range of travel and cruise holidays to many exciting destinations around the world.

In the mid 1980's we began building and escorting special interest tours for small groups who wanted personal attention and a more intimate experience of the history, culture, food, and the people of specific regions.

Now, after 20 years of building tour and holiday programs we have developed brands that focus on specific styles of travel. We invite you to consider one of our "Collection of Travel Brands" that includes: Travel Broker Tours, Creative Arts Holidays, Canadian Woman Traveller and Custom Holidays.

Debbie Lloyd and Tony Rix

Swiss Alps in Summer Spice Market on Tour Travelling in Provence, France

Travel Broker Tours (TBT) offer unique escorted travel experiences personally designed for people looking to get "up close and personal" with cultures, history, breathtaking scenery, traditions, food and wine of the specific regions we visit. Our small group environment provides overall enjoyment of great camaraderie as we travel, discover, and experience this wonderful world together.

Our programs are limited to 12 - 20 participants allowing us to visit charming small villages and hotels that cannot accommodate large coaches or groups. The people in the towns and villages we visit cherish their history, yet are open to sharing their traditions to intimate small groups wishing to see, learn and interact with them.

We welcome people from around the world that all have the 'travel bug' and wish to explore and learn with like-minded travel companions. Our passengers not only come away with memorable travel experiences, but often gain friendships that will last a lifetime.

Overlooking the Pont du Gard, France Happy travelling companions on tour The Abbey Senanque, France

www.travelbrokertours.com

Going solo with Canadian Woman Traveller Canadian women travel Ligurian Coast Canadian women traveling Provence, France

Canadian Woman Traveller's (CWT) founder Debbie Lloyd felt the need for travel programs geared toward the interests of women.

Their passengers are women from across Canada and around the world! Canadian Woman Traveller's passengers are a mix of women - single, married, widowed, divorced, young and old who are looking for camaraderie and security in their travel experience.

Their unique escorted tour programs have developed a tremendous following over the years, which has created a network of like-minded women who enjoy and look forward to participating in fun and exciting travel adventures.

You're invited to join them on one of their journeys to exlore the world, learn about old cultures and enjoy great food, wine and company. Canadian Woman Traveller has provided a safe and enjoyable environment to share travel experiences and adventures with other women. Come live your dreams!

"Some of the most significant moments in our lives came about during our travels, and the rewards have been unimaginable."

Canadian Woman Traveller hiking the Pyrenees in Andorra

www.cwtraveller.ca

Paintbrush Holiday Instructor Painting With Passengers Paintbrush Holidays instructors painting Poppies in Provence, France

Creative Arts Holidays (CAH) travel programs combine painting instruction with sightseeing, socializing, visiting art galleries, great hospitality and first-class instruction in some of the most sought after and beautiful locations. For those of you who are familiar with 'Paintbrush Holidays' we are extremely excited to announce our expansion into the creative arts world with our new tour brand, Creative Arts Holidays!

Imagine yourself painting markets and vineyards in Southern France or photographing "The Big Five" in the iconic Serengeti of Africa. Its all possible with Creative Arts Holidays!

Our group sizes are always smaller than 18 persons, allowing for quality creative instruction. The security and camaraderie of our programs provide a comfortable structure for both novices and accomplished creative artists alike.

Our locations offer the diversity of other activities such as walking, historical studies, museums and shopping, so that creative artists may have non-artistic conpanions accompany them on these fantastic journeys.

So come along with us and Create your Own Impressions as you Travel the World!

Passengers painting from Provence, France Paintbrush Holidays Instructor painting with passengers

www.creativeartsholidays.com

Out of the Box Tours (OOTBT)

Out of the Box Tours caters to a mature gay clientele looking for a unique and exciting travel experience.

We offer fully customized independant and unregimented small group travel itineraries that allows the savvy gay traveller to venture off the beaten path to just about anywhere in the world!

Our years of travel experience allows us to offer some of the most luxurious, distinctive and picturesque accommodations found anywhere, resulting in an unforgettable travel experience that will last a lifetime.

Our travel specialists unearth the magic of each destination through firsthand experiences, meticulous planning and exploration of the region's history, people, culture and cuisine. Our intineraries aim to reduce the environmental impact on the destinations and communities visited.

Out of the Box Tour's commitment is to provide our clients with what they dream and desire!

Your Journey is Unique and Your Travel Should Be To!

www.outoftheboxtours.com

Custom Holidays Custom Holidays Custom Holidays

JB & A Custom Holidays (CH) is run by travel veteran, Jeff Barlow. Over the years Jeff has customized everything from world circum-navigation tours to in-depth historical symposiums in old world Europe.

Custom Holidays can provide individuals, families and small groups personally tailored holidays to any corner of the globe. Favoured areas include The British Isles, Southern Europe, The Mediterranean, Africa, The Middle East, India, SE Asia and the Orient.

Authentic hut on the Serengeti Custom Holidays The Grand Polar Bear of the Canadian Arctic

www.customholidays.com