Dear friends, As 2020 winds to a close, we can all agree that this year has been one for the history books. Once the initial confusion of COVID-19 had passed in Canada, it was quickly replaced with another familiar feeling: inspiration. Inspiration to try new, enriching hobbies. Inspiration to explore new countries from the comfort of home. And for many selfless Canadians, inspiration to volunteer, providing critical services to those in need. Even as COVID-19 was an ever-present topic of conversation, finding ways to stay inspired made the horizon shine a little bit brighter. Turning our thoughts to travel in the future, the horizon shines brighter still. A global effort has been mobilized to solve the COVID-19 virus and people around the world continue to find creative ways to safely enjoy the very best parts of life. As we begin exploring the world once again, new adventures lay brilliantly shining upon the horizon. As we have for the past four decades, our team of travel experts continue to work hard in order to ensure that your safety and comfort is the top priority. As detailed in our Explore with Confidence Plan (page xx), we have introduced new protections for all our new land Journeys in the fall of 2021, including robust travel insurance, industry- recognized sanitation and social distancing protocols, intimate groups of no more than 16 guests, and flexible deposits so you can start planning today and join us when you are ready. In 2021, follow your inspiration around the world by joining one of our exceptional, classic Journeys. Explore the sunny Sahara and shimmering shores during our Moroccoan Exploration (page xx). Or, perhaps take the breathtaking “Flight of the Angels” helicopter ride over Victoria Falls during our land journey through Southern Africa (page xx).
“Surely, of all the wonders of the world, the horizon is the greatest.”
— Freya Stark
To offer you the most exceptional travel experiences possible, we have curated four new land Journeys for the fall of 2021. Join an in-depth adventure through stylish cities, spectacular scenery, and seaworthy stories on one of our new journeys, Four Nordic Crowns (page xx). Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland are host to an adventure that is nothing less than ‘fantastiskt!’ If you are more struck by sparkling snowcaps and lush valleys, join us on our Swiss Alpine Adventure (page xx). Venture into the soaring Alps of Switzerland, dabble in Swiss chocolate and reach the ‘Top of Europe’ on this journey that puts all postcards to shame. As we do each year, we look forward to introducing you to all the corners of the world in the coming pages. If you have travelled with us in the past, we eagerly wait to see you again. If you are travelling with us for the first time in 2021, welcome to the Journeys by Van Dyke family! The Journeys by Van Dyke Team
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