Dorena Chin, Travel Agent in Thornhill, ON

Dorena Chin

Thornhill, ON Travel Agent

Dorena Chin

Thornhill, ON · 10 Years of Experience

The Travel Agent Next Door, an independent agent with The Travel Agent Next Door Inc., a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(7)
100% Recommended
Normally, I research and book all my trips. A friend referred me to Dorena and Dorena certainly made my life easy! When the original... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Antarctica, Iceland, Hawaii, South Africa, Lisbon

Interests:

Expedition Cruises, Bucket List, Honeymoons, Spa & Fitness, Adult Only

Suppliers:

HX, Air Canada Vacations, G Adventures

About Me

Turning Clients into Explorers

Leaning on my personal experience of exploring all seven continents and attention to detail, I help my clients achieve their vacation dreams.

My Travel Specialties

Helping my clients achieve their vacation dreams

Helping my clients achieve their vacation dreams
When my clients first approached me about going to Antarctica it was just a distant dream. They never thought they would actually go, they thought it was "too far", "too active" and "too expensive". Through my coaching and sharing of personal experience with my own expedition cruise to Antarctica...Read More ▶

Expedition and Bucket List Travel Specialist

Expedition and Bucket List Travel Specialist
Hi, I’m Dorena — a passionate travel expert with a knack for transforming vacations into unforgettable journeys. With personal adventures across 41+ countries (and counting!), I specialize in expedition cruises and crafting custom travel experiences that go far beyond cookie-cutter itineraries.I ...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
7 reviews
100% Recommended
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Done 1 trip and booked another!
Reviewed By Melon Chowder - Toronto, Ontario | Traveled to Cancun | Quintana Roo | Mexico
Normally, I research and book all my trips. A friend referred me to Dorena and Dorena certainly made my life easy! When the original all-inclusive I researched was full, she found me an equivalent with the criteria of great food, wellness (yoga and spa) and adults only. She delivered! She responds quickly to my questions and provides all pertinent details. She's a wealth of knowledge and makes appropriate recommendations based on my preferences. Just booked a European river cruise with her which was also a great deal! Looks to be the beginning of a beautiful friendship....
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Memorable Trip to Jamaica!
Reviewed By Cassandra - Toronto | Traveled to Negril | Jamaica | Caribbean
We had a fantastic experience working with Dorena to plan our trip to Negril, Jamaica. She was friendly, helpful, and took the time to present several great options that fit within our budget. The resort we chose was a recommendation from Dorena, and it’s something we would have never found on our own. It ended up being a fantastic experience and we had an amazing time there. She also shared helpful tips and tricks for traveling to and from Jamaica, which made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. We would highly recommend Dorena to anyone planning a vacation!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing trip planned last minute
Reviewed By Jean - Toronto | Traveled to Iceland | Europe
Dorena Chin was fantastic from the beginning. I literally said to her Fri night, find something where I fly out either tomorrow or on Sunday. She came up with 4 options and by Sat morning, I had decided to go to Iceland. It was a trip of a lifetime! Dorena was well organized and great at following up. She was able to put up a whole tour suggestion and it helped that not only did she give me general travel tips but she knew where to go visit in Iceland. Any minor trip issues, were resolved. Her service was excellent. Thanks, Dorena!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing vacation!
Reviewed By BelindaB - Toronto, Ontario | Traveled to Miami | Florida | USA
Our family hadn’t taken a vacation together since just before COVID, so this trip meant a lot to us! Dorena quickly found great cruise options with just a few questions and made the whole process feel easy from the start. She shared helpful tips on what to book ahead, what to watch out for, and even helped us choose the perfect room! Everything went smoothly and stress-free. I would absolutely recommend Dorena to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and caring travel agent.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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From Mexico to Portugal, France and the UK
Reviewed By Lynn - ON | Traveled to Lisbon | Portugal | Europe
Dorena is a delight to work with! She pays attention to what your likes and dislikes are and is very thorough. She always provides lots of options !!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

 ACTA’s mission is to foster the success and prosperity of our travel agency members. Our most supportive partners, ACTA Corporate Partners, invest their time and resources in order to support ACTA’s vision of a healthy and vibrant retail travel industry where the Travel Agent is recognized as an expert resource. Proud Partners understand that Travel Agents are essential to their success.
Rocky Mountaineer Specialist
Hurtigruten Specialist
Hawaii Destination Specialist
Air Canada Vacation Masterclass
Hx Specialist

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

My Photo Albums and Videos

Antarctica
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    My Travel Stories

    Snorkelling between Two Continents

    This is by far one of the most beautiful and crazy things I have done. I love water; lakes, oceans, ponds. I love any body of water, so I always travel with my snorkel gear and have been lucky enough to snorkel all over the world. This particular time we were in Iceland for the second time and wanted to experience something different beyo...
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