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LindaMayDinsmore VirtHeadShotThanks for visiting and allow me introduce myself. My name is Linda May Dinsmore and I am “addicted to Travel”

I have been working in the travel industry since 1985 and when I am not sending my clients on a trip, I am on a trip !

I not only sell travel but I live, breathe and feel it. I want my clients to experience some of the wonder that I have been fortunate enough to do in my life. When you travel, you learn how others live differently, speak differently, act differently and you come away with a better understanding of the their culture, habits, life and it enriches you. Your world opens up and memories are made that will last a lifetime.
Ten years down the road, you won’t remember how much the trip cost, but you’ll remember how it made you feel.

So if you are at a point in your life when you’re ready to experience that Bucket-list trip and would rather not trust your hard earned money to a call center agent who hasn’t travelled anywhere or deal with an impersonal online booking engine who only thinks of you as a number, why not benefit from my years of experience & traveling to help you plan your next unique vacation.

 

My office is located right on the Canada/US Border so I speak both languages (you know postal code & zip code – Celsius and Fahrenheit, etc !)

Linda at the SOS Children's Village in Jamaica

Linda at the SOS Children’s Village in Jamaica

I am also a firm believer in giving back both in my community and globally. In my community, I am involved with our local Food Bank and Christmas Bureau. Countrywide, I’ve been a part of the Breakfast Clubs of Canada. Globally,  I have been involved in some projects with TPI for the past few years, helping a womens & childrens shelter in Cancun, a rural school in the Dominican and most recently, the SOS Children’s Village in Jamaica.  I was very moved by my visit there where we met with the “Mothers” of the children they look after. Their main focus is helping neglected and abandoned children and orphans, as well as disadvantaged families. They provide a home and a sense of belonging and it made me realize how lucky I was to grow up in a happy family atmosphere.  I am now sponsoring a monthly donation to the SOS Village in Namibia as much help is needed in that country.

I look forward to helping you plan your next memorable experience and feel free to contact me at linda@balconytravel.com

or from Mon. to Sat. 9am to 5pm, call 604-836-8192 or toll free 1-877-543-8182
Thanks and May Today be Your Day to Travel !      Linda May Dinsmore

Don’t forget your Travel Insurance!

You know that old saying "Don't leave home without it" but in this case, its travel insurance. Many people don't realize that they are not covered by their provincial or state health plans when travelling out of the country. I am able to provide quotes for both Canadian and US residents as long as you contact me before you depart. Please don't forget as the cost is minimal compared to the cost if something happens.

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Linda (May) Dinsmore from Balcony Travel specializes in bucket-list destinations around the world. For just rivercruises, visit @rivercruiselady .⚓️.

Even though we can’t travel right now, doesn’t Even though we can’t travel right now, doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate #nationalmargaritaday !  Does your drink match your sign?  I think I like all of them!! 🍹
How can you possibly make Christmas decorations ev How can you possibly make Christmas decorations even better?  With a penguin of course!! Loving my new addition to the yard ❣️🐧 
#penguin #christmas #decoration #outdoorlights
Or Captain speaking! 😉 Or Captain speaking! 😉
Doing more Covid cleaning & found this treasure bu Doing more Covid cleaning & found this treasure buried in the very back of the closet - I actually don’t even remember playing it but guess what I’m going to be doing today 😉 
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Part two post of 2 day staycation in Beautiful BC Part two post of 2 day staycation in Beautiful BC & first time fishing experience. Stayed near the stunning @sonoraresort & fished in the Discovery Islands. Previous post has all the fishing pics ❣️🎣🐟⚓️ 
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Did a 2 day staycation in Beautiful BC & first tim Did a 2 day staycation in Beautiful BC & first time fishing experience that went so well, maybe will become my new specialization! 😉 Stayed near the stunning @sonoraresort & fished in the Discovery Islands. Next post has all the amazing wildlife pics ❣️🎣🐟⚓️ 
#balconytravel #staycation #explorebc #fishing #salmon #adventure #britishcolumbia #canada #floatplane #sonora #virtuosotravel #wanderlist
Today would have been the day I was scheduled to v Today would have been the day I was scheduled to visit the Valley of the Kings on my Egypt trip but... will have to settle on a virtual trip of it for now 🤓 🌍 #balconytravel #traveldreaming #willgetthereoneday #staysafe
Day 1 of cleaning home office ... Does anyone else Day 1 of cleaning home office ...
Does anyone else save bizarre items from their travels ?  Apparently I save boarding passes! 😆 ⚓️ #balconytravel #covidcleaning #homeoffice #boardingpasses #travelhoarder #travelagain #oneday
Little did I know that my last travel throwback po Little did I know that my last travel throwback post would be right before the world changed. The past 10 days has been the most stressful, sleep deprived and saddest that I’ve ever been through. Stressful in spending hours on multiple phones & sites helping my clients especially those trying to get home early before flights stopped which caused many sleepless nights. But mostly sad as I’ve cried along with my colleagues whose clients dream wedding was cancelled or whose family members couldn’t make it to a funeral service or take that special trip that they saved years for. My heart goes out to all the healthcare workers who are tirelessly helping the sick & the grocery store clerks putting up with line ups & selfish hoarders plus everyone worrying about losing their jobs. Hats off to first responders & other essential service industry workers who continue to do their job throughout all of this. This video made me think how all of us must feel right now & have to give big thanks to those stepping up to help others in need & I’m very grateful for my TPI Travel family whose twice daily live update meetings have helped many of us advisors stay off the ledge.  One day we’ll be able to travel again and until then, stay safe ❣️
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