Sheila Gnish

Flowers Cove, NB

Caribbean, Alaska, Europe Cruise Specialist

Welcome to Indulge Yourself Vacations! My name is Sheila Gnish, your personal or business travel agent based here near Fredericton, New Brunswick. A University Graduate in Travel & Tourism, I have over 26 years experience in travel and have visit...
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Let my experiences help create a wonderful vacation for you. Whether you are looking to feel the warm tropical sun on the beach at an All Inclusive Resort, or maybe you prefer Cruising to many different exotic ports of call. Are you a kid at heart? Looking for a magical Disney vacation or would you simply like to rejuvenate at a quiet resort. We are here to make your dreams a reality.

Europe cruises are extremely beautiful, Tallinn Estonia and St. Petersburg Russia are absolutely breathtaking cities to visit. St. Petersburg stays true to it's nickname the "Venice of the North" canal rides are amazing and a must do in this gorgeous city. Along with the Church of Spilled Blood and the Hermitage. Memories that will last forever. Tallinn Estonia is my other favorite city with incredible excursions to take you back in time to the 14th Century, exquisite castles await you in this must see city. Don't forget your camera!! Take a cruise from Copenhagen Denmark and stay a few days pre or post cruise to really explore this gorgeous city. Canal rides are stunning, historic Nyland is beautiful and so many places to explore. Cruises from here will also take you to many stops such as to Berlin Germany, Stockholm Sweden and Helsinki Finland. Possibilities are endless and each city and country will captivate you with it's own unique charming and quaint countryside.

The Caribbean is host to many beautiful islands all unique unto themselves. Some of my favorite places are Curacao, Aruba, Saint Lucia, Barbados, St. Maartin, St. Thomas, Jamaica, Bahamas and Bermuda. I would love to name them all. Just imagine snorkelling in Aruba, watching the planes fly 40 feet above you in Maho Bay in St. Maartin. Visit the beautiful Pitons in Saint Lucia, or you could explore the crystal caves in Bermuda, the possibilities are endless.

Alaska is nature at its finest, absolutely breathtaking. Depending on your schedule we could create a land and sea excursion. Imagine being pulled by Sled Dogs, take a whale watching excursion to view whales and endless wildlife. Try deep sea fishing to catch a 40 pound halibut or your limit of Salmon. Climb Exit Glacier and experience true nature up close. Let us plan a cruise down the magnificent Alaskan coast as many cruise ships have North and South Bound trips available. This is one of my favorite family memories.

Disney Vacations are purely magical. No matter what your age, there is something for everyone. From the Magic Kingdom, to the beautiful gardens in Epcot with cuisine from around the world, to Animal Kingdom for more adventures or be captured by a Star Trooper in Hollywood Studios. Have your family dine with Disney Princesses at various restaurants around the Kingdoms, or cool off with a refreshing day at their Water parks. Watch your children’s faces light up seeing their favorite Disney characters come to life and then top off the night with the most spectacular fireworks display at Magic Kingdom or Epcot. Disney memories last forever!

Let’s not forget our beautiful back yard. Canada has so much to offer; from Peggy’s Cove in Halifax, down the St. Lawrence to beautiful and quaint Quebec City. Jasper and Banff parks in Alberta have beautiful pristine lakes and unforgettable mountain views. Take the Rocky Mountaineer to explore the coast of British Columbia by rail and just sit back and enjoy all of Nature’s Views in a beautiful dome car as you are catered by the very best on the rails.

Recently I earned the Circle of Excellence Award for 2023 with Nexion Canada.

Now is the time to Indulge Yourself, simply give me a call and we will work together to realize your dreams and make them a reality.

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Exploring Europe by Cruise or Tour Package

Recently we just finished a Celebrity Cruise embarking in Rotterdam and sailing to England, Ireland and Scotland and Disembarking in Amsterdam. Having an Ocean View Balcony can give you exceptional views while docked in port. Personally with my clients I like to go over the route of the sailing so we place them on the port or starboard side of the ship so they have the best views while cruising.

Cruising can give you a more relaxed experience as you are only unpacking once to explore all the ports of call on your itinerary compared to a guided tour which will have you at many hotels over the course of the land package. This is why it is good to discuss with your travel agent which option fits your needs the best. Guided or self guided tour packages are a nice option if you want to explore certain destination for more than one day.

Since you are flying overseas to connect with your cruise ship or start your land tour package we always recommend you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your vacation. This will help you adjust from jet lag and give you time to explore your first destination at your own leisure. Both cruise lines and tour packages now allow you up to 3 days pre or post cruise or tour to take time to enjoy your destinations in more depth since it is not everyday we fly over to Europe from Canada or the USA.

Another favorite cruise we enjoyed is departing Copenhagen, Denmark and sailing to Poland, Sweden, Germany and Estonia. There is a wealth of rich history in each of these destinations. Tallinn you can take a walking tour that starts at the top of the city and has you walking down into the main town while passing historic churches and castles, they still have a pharmacy that has been open for almost 500 years.

Another great tip if you have the time is to explore your destination on land such as Copenhagen, hop on a scenic canal ride through the city as seeing the city by water can give you a completely different prospective of the stunning city and then explore on land. The Tivoli Gardens are a must see when visiting Copenhagen, take leisurely strolls through the gardens or enjoy the amusement park rides.

With the climate change we have seen a shift in tourism travel times starting in April and May and many booking into late November to enjoy cooler times and less congestion at major venues, plus it is usually a bit cheaper at these times in the season.

Whether you are taking a package to Rome, Florence and Venice or visiting Greece with main destinations of Athens, Mykonos or Santorini you again have the choice of cruise options or tour packages. Portugal has been a hot destination with Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve region with many staying one month at a time.

We have some clients that have the time to take a great cruise with a great itinerary then enjoy a nice land package at the end of your cruise. Not everyone has the time to explore both options or take off for a few weeks.

Let my 17 years of cruising and my expertise help find the perfect cruise for your next vacation or explore the best tour package either guided or self guided for you. Call Sheila Gnish with Indulge Yourself Vacations at 506-327-3944 or e-mail indulgeyourselfvacations@nexioncanada.com

My Reviews

38 of 66 people found this review helpful

A relaxing well needed family trip!

It was a pleasure working with Sheila as my travel agent. She was very helpful with ensuring all safety precautions were reviewed with me before my trip. She also walked me through any excursions I wanted to book before my trip and prepped me every step of the way until I left. Very supportive!

By Nat from Burlington, ON
Traveled to Runaway Bay ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Best Travel Agent!

So happy to have found Sheila! We were a bit skeptical about selecting a travel agent online, but our experience working with Sheila has been exceptional. It is evident that Sheila truly cares about her clients and their travel experience. Sheila takes the time to discover what it is you are looking for from your travel experience, she offers suggestions and recommendations based on her past experience that are extremely valuable, and is virtually available throughout your trip for any questions, concerns or challenges you may face. Her involvement with you does not end once the trip is booked, it only partially ends after your return. She works throughout your trip to ensure you have a wonderful experience. I can definitely recommend Sheila as your travel agent, and we have already begun discussing our next trip. She is very quick to respond to your questions, whether via phone, email or text. Sheila is a hidden gem and we are lucky to have found her.

By Bryan S from Ottawa, Ontario
Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Sheila Gnish responded:
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, but truly it was my pleasure to assist you and your family with a great vacation in the Bahamas and I would be happy to assist you all at anytime. Again thank you for the much appreciated review of my services. Sincerely, Sheila

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4 of 7 people found this review helpful

Great Agent!!

sheila was very understanding for what I needed, giving me hotel options . When some aspects did not arrive as booked she has gone to bat for me to get refund for those services . I will call on her services again!!

By christine from Hampton
Traveled to Cuba ~ Caribbean

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Sheila Gnish responded:
Thanks for the great review Christine, it was my pleasure to help you and look forward to helping you again with your travel needs! Thanks Sheila

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4 of 7 people found this review helpful