SPECIAL TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL
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 Canadaís 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!
Memories that will
last a Lifetime