Mathilde vanLeeuwen, Travel Agent in Calgary, AB

Mathilde vanLeeuwen

Calgary, AB Travel Agent

Mathilde vanLeeuwen

Calgary, AB

Clarity Travel Ltd., an independent agent with Custom Travel Solutions Calgary, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
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100% Recommended
Mathilde has been an amazing travel agent for our family for several years. We love to travel and Mathilde handles our unique interests with patience, expertise... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Netherlands, Machu Picchu, South Africa, Israel, Hong Kong

Interests:

River Cruises, Safari, Adventure, Small Ship Cruises, Animals & Wildlife

Suppliers:

Avalon Waterways, Holland America Line, Windstar Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Insight Vacations

About Me

Global Luxury Vacations & River Cruise Specialist

After completing the Westervelt Travel Institute Tourism & Travel Program I have followed this career choice with over 35 years of travel agency experience serving both the corporate and leisure traveller in Calgary and Southern Alberta.  My expertise and passion is in customized vacations around the globe. 

Strengths include travel planning to:

  • Eastern and Southern Africa
  • UK & Europe
  • Israel, Egypt and Turkey
  • China and South-East Asia, India
  • South Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti)
  • Caribbean
  • Central and South America including the Galapagos. 
  • Cruising (Ocean and River Cruises)

I’ve experienced cruises of all sizes and destinations including:

  • A small yacht in Tahiti
  • River cruising on the European Waterways, the Nile, the Mekong Delta
  • Sails blowing on the Mediterranean Sea
  • Expedition cruising
  • Cruising on the mega Ocean liners. 

I have to offer you expert travel planning customized to your style and interests whether an exotic get-away, informal Luxury, or small group Soft Adventure in unique destinations both on and off the beaten track.  Many of my leisure clientele range from the millennials to now empty-nesters looking to continue exploring the world.  Some may continue to travel with their extended families of all ages, others travel with longtime friends, while others make new found friends along their journeys. 

Small corporations can also benefit with clarity and customized solutions to match your business travel requirements.  With endless flight and hotel choices allow me to research for you the most cost effective options while keeping your needs for safety and time management in the forefront.  I am an independent agent currently affiliated with Custom Travel Solutions.   

Exploring Unique, Comfort, Luxury and Adventure

River cruise on the Seine (Normandy)
River cruise on the Seine (Normandy)

European River Cruises have become very popular as of late.  Allow me to help you select a cruise itinerary and ship to meet your expectations.  Find yourself immersed in history and local culture while enjoying the local cuisine that is as vast as this continent.

Southern and Eastern Africa will find a place in your heart exploring primitive culture, witnessing wildlife in their natural habitat, while enjoying all from the comfort of modern luxury.

Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands offers unique wildlife, mystery, and culture.  This country can be explored as one trip or add Peru, combining adventure from the Amazon to the Andes. 

 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
4 reviews
100% Recommended
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Amazing Agent
Reviewed By Happy Traveler - Calgary, AB | Traveled to
Mathilde has been an amazing travel agent for our family for several years. We love to travel and Mathilde handles our unique interests with patience, expertise and attention to detail. We recently went on a River Cruise at the last minute and she found a fabulous option for us - even secured a reduced rate. In the past she has arranged several family trips including Hawaii, Mexico, Cuba, Australia, and Europe with various family members arriving from different points across the country at different times. Nothing seems to be too complicated for Mathilde and she comes through with flying colours. A few years ago she organized a trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands that was incredible. Always knowledgeable, resourceful, prompt, and creative in her suggestions. We never need to worry as she takes care of everything. We highly recommend Mathilde to meet your travel needs.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Cruising
Reviewed By Merry - Calgary, AB | Traveled to
I am a long time customer of Mathilde. She has both knowledge and experience to share with her clients. Mathilde has arranged several trips for me and they have all been memorable & enjoyable experiences, the most recent being a river cruise. Mathilde goes above and beyond to assist her clients. When things go awry, she is there to help. She has a very pleasant personality and is enthusiastic about vacation planning. She retains her clients and has a loyal following because of her due diligence. I would recommend Mathilde to anyone seeking a good travel agent.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Knowledgeable and Helpfull
Reviewed By Barbara - Calgary, AB | Traveled to
We first used Mathilde in 1988 for a trip to Hong Kong and Thailand which we enjoyed very much. The information she gave us for booking the hotels and flights was invaluable. We had now knowledge on river cruises so we sought out Mathilde to help us on our plans as we remembered how easy she was to deal with and the amazing amount of assistance she gave us for our trip. She was very knowledgable on river cruises in eastern Europe and helped us choose the right one for us and our close friends. We were not disappointed. We would definitely recommend her to our friends and will continue to use her for our future trips!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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No Matter What!
Reviewed By Trudy - Calgary, Canada | Traveled to
Mathilde has been arranging my travel, both business and pleasure, (internationally and on this continent) for getting near 20 years! I'm super elite, so I travel a lot, and sometimes my trips can get pretty complicated! No matter what I ask Mathilde to do, she figures out what will work, gives me great options, explains anything odd or confusing, and finds the best prices possible. Great as that it, it's not entirely why I say Mathilde is the best of the best. The true test of a great agent comes when things go wrong mid trip. I have become sick a few times mid trip, and Mathilde has been right there to help work out what to do, how to get home, who to call... whatever is needed. I have called Mathilda while walking off a cancelled flight, and had a new flight booked within minutes (while the poor sods without Mathilde suffer from standing in lineups for hours!!). I have seem passport emergencies solved, I have had to change travel plans mid trip, but nothing phases Mathilde. I know lots of people book their own travel these days, and I say "all power to ya", but Mathilde knows more about what works and doesn't and if you run into any problems, you will solve them more easily with Mathilda on your side! I frankly would not even consider doing my travel arrangements myself - it's simply not a good use of my time and I don't know nearly what she does about the whole process. It is worth every penny of the very reasonable fee, and a small price to pay to know that your travel is in good hands. I endorse Mathilde fully!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

Certified Travel Consultant
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Silversea Specialist