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Meet Our Travel Advisors
Owner / Travel and Destination Specialist
Owner / Travel and Destination Specialist
Owner / Travel and Destination Specialist
Christopher Forbes
(he/him)
I was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia and moved to Alberta in 1986 - where I was raised. I recently moved back to Nova Scotia, after a 5-year stopover in Toronto. In 2022, my mum decided to retire from operating the travel agency and we began the transition into me being the new owner / operator of Global Getaways. She is still a big part of the business, and you may even see her coming along with us on some of our escorted tours!
I have worked in the Travel Industry for nearly 20 years in many capacities, including a travel wholesale company, an airline, and as a travel agent. I am fortunate enough to have travelled much of North America, Europe, The Caribbean and to have spent a little time in South America and Asia. I am passionate about the history of the world and the different cultures this planet has to offer, so I look forward to seeing as much of the globe as possible.
Let me help you discover all there is to see out there, or maybe take you along with me on one of my many adventures.
I look forward to assisting you with your next vacation, whether it's a weekend getaway, a beach retreat or a trip of a lifetime!
Please contact me:
902-300-9667
Travel and Destination Specialist
Owner / Travel and Destination Specialist
Owner / Travel and Destination Specialist
Val Umscheid
I was born in England and moved to Canada in 1975 - partly due to an affliction called 'wanderlust'. I studied travel and tourism in 1993/94, and since then I have been fortunate enough to have continued being a part of the travel industry. For most of my career, I designed and escorted tours to many destinations, and now I have decided to retire and let the team continue to make your ‘travel dreams’ come true. I am thrilled to be transferring ownership of Global Getaways to my step son, Chris. I have visited numerous areas of the world, and various destinations in Canada and the U.S., and I hope to continue travelling, and enjoying this amazing planet.
Allow global getaways to plan your next adventure, and I personally guarantee you only the very best of service.
Please Contact Me:
403-625-0213
Travel and Destination Specialist
Owner / Travel and Destination Specialist
Travel and Destination Specialist
Jan Loree Hurl
I was born and raised in Vulcan, AB, where I currently reside on the farm with my husband. I studied Travel and Tourism at The Career College in Calgary in 1988/89. My passion for travel has led me back into the industry and working with lifelong friend Val Umscheid.
I am fortunate enough to have visited Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Australia as well as many destinations in the U.S. and Canada. My lifelong dream adventure came true in 2018 with 21 days in four African countries, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa and it was simply life changing! I love to learn about the world’s fascinating destinations and have become a DESTINATION SPECIALIST in AFRICA, HAWAII, SWITZERLAND, VIKING RIVER CRUISES and many more. It’s a big world with a lot of exciting places to experience and I look forward to exploring it all! I have always been fascinated with travelling and I love planning trips!
I look forward to assisting you with your next vacation, whether it's a weekend getaway, a beach retreat or a trip of a lifetime!
Please contact me:
403-485-1502
janloree@globalgetaways15.com
Travel and Destination Specialist
Travel and Destination Specialist
Travel and Destination Specialist
Jennifer Gore
I was born in Vulcan, AB. but I was raised in many countries as my family travelled the world on business, and I am sure this is where and how my love of travel blossomed. I studied Travel and Tourism at The Career College in Calgary, and after graduating, I lived in Paris, France for a year and studied the French language. I worked in travel until I had my family of 3 boys and I spent the next few years raising them and enjoying most weekends at sporting events. Because of this, I now specialize in escorting groups to sporting events in North America. I love planning trips of all kinds, and as I have been fortunate enough to travel this world, I have extensive knowledge of many destinations.
I look forward to assisting you with your next vacation, whether it's a weekend getaway, a beach retreat or a trip of a lifetime!
Please contact me:
403-485-8057
Travel and Destination Specialist
Travel and Destination Specialist
Travel and Destination Specialist
Debbie Fraser
Hi! I was born in Toronto, raised on the Prairies, and lived 10 years of my adult life overseas in Syria, Pakistan, Abu Dhabi & Dubai. I then moved to Calgary and now have come full circle and reside back in southeastern Saskatchewan. I love the prairies! I studied travel at Westervelt Travel in London, Ontario and then again in Abu Dhabi. I've been in the industry since the early eighties. I have done extensive travelling throughout Europe, Asia, the UK, India, Middle East, Australia, Fiji, Maldives, Mexico and the Caribbean. I would love to help you plan a trip in our own glorious country or anywhere your heart desires. I am here to help you design and create the perfect holiday!
I look forward to assisting you with your next vacation, whether it’s a weekend getaway, a beach retreat or a trip of a lifetime!
Please contact me:
306-485-8857
