Somewhere between Paris and what if?

Something More Travel
Apr 1
3 min read

Updated: Aug 16

By Lisa | Something More Travel

A couple of years ago, I had the chance to travel to Europe with my daughter on a school trip. It was incredible, for so many reasons! But somewhere between rushing from one landmark to the next (four countries in nine days… ambitious), the planner and the dreamer in me were both quietly taking notes.

Planner: a little more time, a little more intention, a little more magic.

Dreamer: what if this could be part of my life?

On that trip, I met another Mom. Between sightseeing, shepherding teenagers, and bonding over stew, sandwiches (don’t ask - inside joke), and shared observations, we found ourselves circling the same ideas: what makes a good trip unforgettable.

Back home, we kept running into each other. We’d laugh about the trip, swap stories, and inevitably land on the same question: what would we do differently if we planned it ourselves?

Hmm …

Travel has always been my passion. Sometimes it’s big - girls’ trips to New York and Mexico, family trips to Disney, Hawaii, and the Caribbean. Sometimes it’s simple - road trips to the mountains or a quick city escape. Sometimes it’s a solo work trip, sometimes with family, sometimes with friends who feel like therapy in human form.

And with every trip I planned, the same thought would quietly return:

What if this didn’t have to just be a passion? What if it could be… something more?

Funny how things work

Fast forward to dance festival season (proud dance Mom here) and Terra (the Mom from Europe) and I found ourselves traveling together again, this time, around Alberta, watching our daughters perform.

One afternoon, sitting in a theatre waiting for them to take the stage, the conversation shifted. It went from dream destinations and favourite trips to the kind of experiences that lift you up and stay with you - how accommodations, travel times, itinerary planning and experiences can make or break a trip.

And then, we paused. Our eyes locked. And Terra, with a demure fist pump declared:

“We’re doing it.”

The Leap

And… we did.

The months that followed were a beautiful blur - filled with research, training, planning, certifications, meetings, learning (and re-learning), building from the ground up, and navigating more than a few hurdles along the way.

There were a lot of moving pieces, a lot of late nights, and plenty of moments when we had to figure things out as we went.

But through it all, we never lost sight of our why - our belief that travel can be so much more when it’s thoughtfully planned, genuinely personal, and designed around the people taking the journey.

And today, we’re incredibly proud to share Something More Travel - a full-service travel agency built around personalized planning, expert guidance, thoughtful recommendations, and genuine support from the first conversation to the moment you come home.

A little about me

I’m a mom, a wife, a communications manager by trade, a dreamer and a traveler at heart, and now, a certified travel agent.

I’ve always been a planner, with a passion for details and 'the experience'. A beautiful garden you didn’t expect to find, the restaurant worth crossing town for, the neighbourhood with live music and all the cute shops and the little moments that turn a trip into a story you’ll tell for years.

I love creating experiences that make people feel excited, and cared for.

I’m drawn to beautiful places, easy conversation, great food, a spicy margarita, and a good dose of the great outdoors. At heart, I’m equal parts art, connection and nachos & cheese. And I think that combination says a lot about how I travel - with curiosity, enthusiasm, a pinch of indulgence whenever possible, and a genuine appreciation for the people and moments that make a place memorable.

And that’s the perspective I bring to travel. I believe the best travel planning is personalized, knowledgeable, and makes your life easier.

Whether you’re looking for someone to take care of the details or you want a fully personalized trip built around you, we bring genuine care, thoughtful planning and industry connections to the process. We want you to have an incredible trip!

Something More Travel

Something More Travel grew from a shared passion for travel, connection, and creating journeys that feel as good as they look. We specialize in curated small group adventures (can’t wait to share this with you!!), along with full-service travel planning for families, couples, and solo travellers alike.

Thoughtful planning, real insight, meaningful recommendations, and a level of care that goes beyond checking boxes.