ABOUT US

 

                                                Company History

Travel Our Way Inc. was formed in 2003 by friends Darlene MacLean and Lisa Smith.
As one of a few independent agencies in the Maritimes the companies initial
mission was to embrace the public's growing interest with the internet while still being
able to offer experience from seasoned agents.  To this day we often tell clients
"if you see something - call us - we'll more than likely be able to match the price
PLUS we can tell you all about it." Our vision to embrace the internet rather than
fight it brought us the trust and respect of our new clients.  Darlene and Lisa's
casual, friendly approach to the business and their clients helped them grow a
client base that soon expanded well beyond their family and friends.  From their
two man office grew a strong independent agency that earned the respect of
the biggest tour operators and the notice of the biggest agencies in the province,
as a real competitor on the travel scene.  Moving twice during their expansion they
now are the largest single travel agency this side of Halifax.  Their sales have
grown ten fold since their first year in business and continue to grow as Pictou
County comes to recognize Travel Our Way as the place for all their travel needs
plus the friendliest service in town.  It only seems fitting that from one friendship
that started it another continues it.  The addition of another pair of friends -Terri Lee
Arbuckle and Carla MacKay continue the tradition and the example of small business
in a small town by joining in the ownership and carrying on the Travel Our Way legacy.
From old friends to new friends, and many friends along the way, Travel Our Way
has established itself as a place in people's minds and people's heart as the place
to get a good deal and a good smile!   If you haven't already drop by and visit us and
come....Travel Our Way! 

Darlene MacLeandmaclean@travelourway.com

Darlene MacLean began her travel profession with Fraser and Hoyt Worldwide Travel in 1988. After spending her junior and intermediate years with Fraser and Hoyt she went on to work for Harvey's Travel, now known as Carlson Wagonlit as a part time corporate counsellor, while starting and running her own small business, Triple Play Tours. In 2000 she returned to corporate travel with Navigant Travel as an in-house counsellor at Michelin Tire. When Navigant closed it's office at Michelin, her and fellow co-worker Lisa Smith came up with the concept of Travel Our Way. Incorporated in August of 2003 and opened in October of the same year, they have been building a steady client base of past and new clients. Darlene is a seasoned traveler having visited Bahamas, Bermuda, Barbados, Jamaica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, San Juan, St. Thomas, Mexico, Florida, New York, London, Paris, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy as well as many domestic and trans-border destinations.  

    

Terri Lee Arbuckle CTCtarbuckle@travelourway.com

 Terri Lee Arbuckle is a Certified Travel Counselor.  Terri Lee began her travel career with Fraser & Hoyt Travel in 1992 as an Administrative Assistant at the travel agency.  After watching the girls in the industry for a year she knew that selling travel was where she belonged.  Thus began a career as a Travel Consultant with Fraser & Hoyt spanning 16 years.  Terri's extensive travel during this period, her excellent organizational skills and attention to detail have placed her as a long standing familiar face and capable travel counselor in Pictou County's travel scene.  Terri Lee has traveled extensively and uniquely throughout Cuba - making her an expert on this island, including an adventurous Eco-4 wheel drive trip throughout the island meeting various locals.  Terri lists the Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Jamaica and Mexico as some of her visited destinations. Her cruises with Carnival, RCCL and Costa have included stops in Grand Cayman, San Juan, St Thomas Montego Bay and Cozumel.  Terri has also several domestic and transborder destinations as places familiar to her firsthand including Vancouver, Toronto, New York City and Florida.  Most recently Terri has focused on family style vacations with her young family to Florida and cruising.  Terri is a new Graduate from Disney's College of Knowledge.  She welcomes her former clients and new ones to receive her expertise and personal experience with these destinations.  Travel Our Way is extremely pleased and proud to have Terri Lee Arbuckle as a valued member of our team!

 

Carla MacKay CTC, ACC cmackay@travelourway.com

 Carla MacKay is a Certified Travel Counselor and Accredited Cruise Counselor. Carla graduated with Honours from Compu College Travel and Tourism Program in 1997.  She immediately began working as a leisure travel consultant with Fraser & Hoyt Travel where she soon established herself as a bright light in the local travel industry. Carla's enthusiasm, work effort and commitment to success are credentials any agency would be fortunate to have. During her 12 year career she has traveled to Barbados, Jamaica, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Mexico.  Carla has cruised with Carnival and Royal Caribbean to New Orleans, Grand Cayman, Key West and the Bahamas.  Also vacationing in New York City & Hawaii on the islands of Oahu and Maui, as well as European destinations of Spain, Portugal,  England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France.  Carla is a specialist in European Travel, as well as those looking to have variety of destinations customized to suit their needs and travel time line.  Travel Our Way is delighted to have Carla join our team - an experienced agent who exemplifies the Travel Our Way Motto - "Bringing you the World."

 

 

Michelle Worthenmworthen@travelourway.com

Michelle Worthen jumped into the travel industry almost 15 years ago, when she joined Triple Play Tours as their Office manager.  Working as a wholesaler to almost all of the major travel agencies in the province she helped countless travel agents make their clients dream holidays com true!.  Whether it was the Daytona 500, Super bowl, Pink Floyd or the Rolling Stones - Michelle could get you the ticket you needed to be there!  After taking a leave from the industry Michelle rejoined Darlene and Travel Our Way approximately 3 years ago as travel counselor.  Dedicated, efficient and extremely appreciated by her clients Michelle is a gem in Travel Our Way's office.  Michelle has traveled to Cuba and Jamaica and attended numerous concerts and sporting events during her time in the industry.

 

Our Outside Agents:

Angela Luddington        aluddington@travelourway.com      

Amanada Van Veen       avanveen@travelourway.com

Michael Armstrong        marmstrong@travelourway.com