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Ken MacLeod
Karen Storwick

Gery Valtiner,

Program Director,

Special Travel International

SPECIAL TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL

OUR MISSION

Since 1989 our company has organized special group tours to many

corners of the world. Since 1995 we have been operating tours for

Canadian veterans and their families. These tours have brought

Canadians back to sites of great importance. From the landing

beaches in Normandy to liberated villages in Holland; from the

WWI battlefields in Flanders, Belgium and Vimy, France to the

sites of the Italian Campaign.


On this special tour to BELLA ITALIA we will give you the opportunity to experience a great country with a vibrant history, learn about CanadaĆ­s contribution to WWII during the Italian Campaign and give you a chance to meet the locals!


For two decades we have also organized numerous student and special interest tours such as Spring Break trips for High Schools and school exchanges.


We believe the combination of education and commemoration is a perfect way to keep memories alive. Touring through a foreign country to learn about its culture and customs has always been an integral part of broadening horizons. When we add learning about our ancestors who fought for freedom in these countries it becomes an incredible educational experience.


Over the years on our tours we have created great friendships with the local people in the various places we visit. In Italy, in particular, some great bonds have been formed. Meeting with the locals in Cassino, Ortona and Villanova is always a unique experience but it is especially poignant when the youth of both countries come together. We will take this opportunity to host a special plaque unveiling in the honour of the Canadians who fought and gave their lives so far away from home!


For the past many years we have worked with Ken MacLeod, a historian from Comox, BC, and Karen Storwick, with the Military Museums in Calgary, to organize great programs and they will again be with us for this educational, commemorative project.


I hope you will consider joining us!



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Memories that will

last a Lifetime

Special Travel International


3503 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 2A8

tel: 1 (604) 291-1332, toll free 1(800)665-0998