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ERIKA COYES
CRUISE SPECIALIST & TRAVEL ADVISOR

Erika is an outgoing, people-oriented, independent Travel Advisor, who is passionate about planning outstanding experiences, cultivating joy and creating lifetime memories.

Erika’s love for travel began many years ago, while studying abroad in the UK and Australia. Since then, Erika has continued to travel widely and has mastered the art of family travel, group travel and adult luxury vacations. She is a skilled planner with a keen ability to create itineraries that incorporate everyone’s interests and needs.

Motivated by her dream of starting her own business, Erika completed extensive training with Travel Professionals International (TPI) in 2021. With a focus on excellence, Erika demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning through annual conferences, workshops, and certification programs, ensuring her knowledge is current for today's market.

TPI rebranded to Trevello Travel Group in 2022, bringing 25 years of experience and trusted partnerships with industry-leading travel partners.

In 2024, Erika earned prestigious certification as a Virtuoso Voyages Host for luxury ocean and river cruise lines. To date, she has sailed with 8 different cruise lines and is booked to sail with more in 2025, 2026 and 2027. Ongoing training, in addition to firsthand experience, provides Erika with unique expertise in the cruise industry.

Affiliation with both Trevello and Virtuoso provides Erika with unique connections to tour operators and suppliers around the world, offering her clients endless choices for the best price.

Understanding that everyone’s travel goals are unique, Erika will work with you to design your perfect trip. Her creative and fun-loving spirit make for easy collaboration and her excellent organization and planning skills will ensure you have the best time. Erika strongly believes that travel is more than just the destination and she would love to be a part of your journey.

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"Erika planned the absolute perfect vacation for our honeymoon. Every detail was considered and we were able to truly just relax and enjoy!"

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Luxury Cruises

Pamer yourself with 5 star service and culinary delights while exploring bucket list destinations on small ships.

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River Cruises

Immerse yourself in the Old World as you sail Europe's most iconic rivers, or explore exotic destinations while sailing rivers in Asia, the Amazon, Africa or Egypt.

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Family Cruises

Find time to reconnect with the people you love the most.

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Sailing Adventures

Not your typical cruise, sailing offers small ships and a slower pace in a relaxed atmosphere. Unwind beneath the beautiful white sails, climb the mast, or lounge on the bow spirit. Join a sailing or charter your own. Sailing adventures will take you off the beaten path.

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Expedition Cruises

Unique immersive experiences with a focus on education and wildlife, venturing to remote and pristine destinations with world class experts.

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Land Tours and Custom Travel Packages

Small or large group travel, solo travel, coach tours, bike tours, and safaris.

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Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 soaking up Canadian summer.

He did it again! Brett won 2025 Alberta Men's Amateur, shooting 67-66-63, with a 12 shot victory! Pretty exciting, back to back wins - 2024 & 2025 Champion. Huge congratulations to our son, Brett Jones, so happy for you and very proud ❤️

Mother's Day 5 K. Placed 3rd in my age category. Hit my personal best with a chip time of 27:44. The running community is so welcoming & supportive - participating gives me goals to work towards and it's fun! I always feel amazing after (runner's high is real!!) Running might not be your thing, but find your thing - find something that allows you to challenge yourself as you grow. As I ran yesterday, I thought about how most Moms get busy taking care of all the people they love, they put others first, and don't pay enough attention to caring for themselves. I've been there, I understand. Mamas, make time for yourself, and celebrate your accomplishments, you're worth it 🙌🏻💕

The warm breeze feels like a cozy hug. Magical landscapes, beaches and bays, mountains and rugged shorelines. Beautiful ocean, and over 330 days of sunshine a year. Huatulco ❤️🇲🇽

Huatulco holds such a special place in my heart. One of my favourite places on this planet.

Last night I was looking through some of our travel photos in attempts to organize them to start making some photo books. When I saw this picture from 2024, I was immediately taken back to the time I took this photo in Venice. This was one of those moments in life that highlighted the beauty of kindness. A younger woman was assisting an elderly woman, arm in arm, just strolling along the cobblestone. Venice is a busy place, with many people, but when we passed this particular street, it was just the two of them, picture perfect... with all the feels. I wonder what they were taking about? I hope they were soaking in the moment as much as I was. I love this picture and this memory ❤️

Sometimes the best part about travel is simply spending time with people you love. My son goes to university in Florida, which feels very far away. It's still hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that he grew into a young man so fast. I love spending time with him. It's always hard to leave, but each time I visit I see he's living his best life - that fills my heart. ❤️

Did you know the Cayman Islands are made up of 3? Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. Today's port stop was Cayman Brac, a small island with a population of only 2000 people.

There is not a big commercial port on this island, our cruise ship stayed at sea and we took a 5 minute tender boat to get to shore. We were greeted by many excited locals.

Ships often visit Grand Cayman, but Cayman Brac has not had a cruise ship visit for two years.

Once we got on shore, we walked 30 minutes to the rental shop and picked up bikes for the day. Only $30 each. We explored some caves, some public beaches, and had an amazing lunch at a local restaurant. Before we headed back to catch the tender, we stopped to enjoy a local beer. When we travel, we always do our best to support the communities we visit.... and 9 times out of 10, we experience amazing flavours!

Cayman Brac is approximately 12 miles long and 1.2 miles wide. This island was named for the 140-foot bluff at the western tip. A local told us that Brac means Bluff in Gaelic, and the island was named from early Scottish fisherman.

Grateful for today, we had a wonderful day exploring.

Ocean state of mind on Explora Journeys. Absolute bliss. We're having a fabulous week sailing the Caribbean.

If you asked me four years ago, I would have told you that we weren't cruise people. I had no idea.... Seven cruises later, we're hooked. I love rivers and the ocean. The views are always spectacular.

Each cruise line is unique and caters to different travel styles. It's so much fun to experience a new ship.

Explora Journeys is a European owned luxury cruise line with 461 ocean front suits, 6 restaurants, 12 bars & lounges, and 5 heated pools. The decor is elegant and modern. Service has been outstanding, with a guest to staff ratio of 1.25 to 1.

This itinerary has been a nice blend of port stops and sea days. We have 4 nights to go. Headed to Cayman Brac tomorrow to explore.

If you haven't tried cruising yet, I highly recommend putting it on your list.

Explora Journeys, Explora I - room tour
Ocean Front Premier Penthouse
560 square feet (indoor & terrace)
9th floor
#luxurycruise #oceanstateofmind

Loving our new home, Fort Worth. The people are kind and welcoming, the sunshine feels so good, and the Texas BBQ can't be beat!

Love post for Valentines Day ❤️ My main squeeze, my best friend, my love. Grateful every day to be married to this man.

Happy New Year ✨ 2024 Travel Recap ✨ Sailed with 4 fantastic cruise lines this year, each ship provided very different styles of cruising:

Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Princess
Cunard
Paul Gauguin Cruises

We also had the opportunity to tour & dine on one of Uniworld River Cruises’ elegant ships in Venice.

When we cruise, we always build a land component in, before or after we sail, allowing more time to explore a destination.

Not all of our travel has been cruising, we took our first coach tour, and even went on a motor bike trip.

Countries visited in 2024:

Portugal
Mexico
Italy
Malta
Croatia
French Polynesia (Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora)
United States

Grateful for each adventure, as this year has provided invaluable experience and an abundance of professional development.

Thank you to all of you have trusted me with your travels, and thank you to those that I will be working with in 2025.

Wishing you all the best in this next year!

What a trip! November 23-30, 7 night sailing with Paul Gauguin Cruises. I partnered with my friend and colleague Tricia, together we hosted 60 guests onboard this stunning ship! As a Travel Agent and business owner, it brings me so much joy to see people having fun…. and fun was had!

Tricia and I started working on this trip two years ago… it was hard to believe time went by so quickly. We kicked off the week with a private cocktail party on the sun deck, while the colours of the sunset danced across the ocean. It was another ‘pinch me’ moment. Looking around at all the happy people was a bit surreal. My heart was bursting with gratitude. I truly love working with all of my clients, this trip felt extra special because I had the opportunity to see them experience their bucketlist destination.

One of our favourite parts about a cruise is only having to unpack once. We had a fantastic time exploring the week before we started our cruise, but there was lots of unpacking & repacking and we had lug our bags around on the ferries when we explored different places. Once we boarded the ship, we were pampered! It was such a treat to hand over our luggage, we even had laundry services available to press our wrinkly clothes.

This cruise was a 10/10 ⭐️ If French Polynesia is on your bucket list, a cruise with Paul Gauguin will provide luxury, value and ease to explore.

As a cruise expert affiliated with Virtuoso, I have strategic partnerships with various cruise lines, including Paul Gauguin, which provides me access to exclusive pricing & amenities.

I’m here to help you plan your next cruise vacation.

www.erikacoyes.com
Ecoyes@tpi.ca

Tried to post this while I was on the airplane - my caption didn’t work - but sometimes there are no captions needed. Travel - you won’t regret it!!

Friends & French Polynesia - that’s a pretty terrific combination. What a day!

This week we are touring Tahiti and Moorea, before embarking on a 7 night sailing with Paul Gauguin Cruises. Two years ago, we secured group space on the sailing and will be hosting 60 guests, it’s hard to believe we are actually in French Polynesia!

Prior to our sailing with Paul Gauguin Cruises, we will be staying in 3 different accommodation styles on land. We have spent 2 nights in Tahiti and are now soaking up every moment at our overwater bungalow in Moorea.

Developing an understanding of the different accommodation options available in destinations equips me with experience and knowledge to share with the people I work with. Assisting people to plan their dream vacations is the best job I could ask for.

After our time in our overwater bungalow, we will move inland to stay in a charming guest house.

In 3 more nights, we will board m/s Paul Gauguin for our 7 night luxury cruise (only 330 guests onboard). This itinerary includes daily port stops through the Society Islands, where we will explore the islands of Huahine, Taha’a, and Bora Bora. I’ll share more details the ship & itinerary as our adventure unfolds.

If you have questions about the area, please reach out.

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Last night we experienced our first Tahiti sunset. We are spending 2 nights on the island of Tahiti before taking a ferry over to the island of Moorea. Incredible start to our two week adventure in French Polynesia 🌺

From the beaches in Mexico to the mountains in Alberta, it’s been a busy week. I’m always amazed by the diverse beauty of nature. We walked through the forest yesterday, the smell of the pine was invigorating. Some people say pine is a symbol of purification & cleansing, and the scent is often associated with relaxation & tranquility. Nature definitely nurtures. Very grateful for time outdoors. Wishing you all a wonderful Sunday.

There are a million reasons why I love my husband. He’s always up for an adventure, and he loves the ocean as much as I do.

Thank you for all the birthday wishes! 46 🎂

I’m in my hometown, spending time with my Mama. My Mom has MS and has lost mobility in her legs, it’s been a difficult few weeks for our family. Her ability to smile when she is in pain, and her kindness to others, always amazes me. She is brave.

Shout out to the nurses and doctors in the Camrose Hospital, they are amazing. They genuinely care about their patients and work hard to ensure everyone is taken care of. We have such an appreciation for all that they do.

I’ve been very lucky to have had some pretty fantastic birthdays. Last year I was in Miami with my son, the year before that I celebrated in Paris with my husband. This year I’ve been humbled and reminded that life is filled with ups and downs, and many things are out of our control.

46 years of life has taught me to ride the waves, and always look for the good (even when times don’t feel great). Life is a gift. I am incredibly grateful for all the people in my life. Cheers to 46 years 🥂

Words can not describe how proud I am of this young man. Although I will miss him like crazy, this is the start of an incredible new journey. Brett will be playing NCAA golf for Barry University in Miami, while he studies Business with a Sports Management major. He’s so excited to work with his new Coach & teammates. We’re all very grateful for this opportunity, and excited for this next chapter. Go Bucs!!!!

This was a first for me - I’ve been on all sorts of trips, but never a bike trip. It was so fun! We trailered my husband’s bike down south for a week, spending the 1st part of our trip with terrific friends from CEEA, and then we met up with other good friends for the second half. So many rides, the scenery was beautiful!

One of the neatest part of this trip was seeing all walks of life come together and everyone getting a long. People were so friendly. ✌🏻

Another new adventure on the books, very grateful.

Posted on the weekend, but somehow deleted it. I love filling my Instagram with photos that bring me gratitude, and I want to remember this moment, so posting again. Canadian summers ♥️🇨🇦

Birthday round, happy 18th @brett.jones15 I love you more than words can say.

Soaking up Canadian summers 🇨🇦 lake + mountains + blue skies + sunshine… joy!!

2024 Alberta Men’s Amateur Champion! Great battle in tough conditions, taking the win on the 3rd playoff hole. He never gave up! Thrilled for my son, and incredibly proud. Such an accomplishment, so fun to watch ♥️

We’ve been back in Canada for a week, busy catching up on work. These are some photos from Split, Croatia’s second largest city - it’s vibrant! Split’s ancient centre is formed around the Palace of Diocletian, a UNESCO heritage site. Beautiful sea views, friendly locals and easy access to many islands.

Is Croatia on your list?

#travel #travelagent

carpe diem 🇮🇹 cloudy skies, warm breeze, spectacular views. #positano

Valletta, what a treat! This historic fortified city is absolutely beautiful. The smallest capital in the European Union, was the first city to be planned and constructed on a new site back in the 1500s. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980, Valletta is rich in history.

Malta is one of the world’s smallest countries, its an island in the Mediterranean Sea, located south of Sicily and north of Libya. The weather is dreamy with an average of 300 sunny days per year.

Malta has been a hotspot for filming and has been featured in a variety of movies & shows including Gladiator, Troy, James Bond, Games of Thrones, and the Da Vinci Code.

We made the most of our day to explore, this is what we did:

- Walked around the city wall and then in to old town to explore the city centre, enjoyed a fantastic morning coffee.
- Visited the Basilica & Cathedral.
- Drank the best fresh pressed orange & carrot juice.
- Strolled the streets.
- Soaked up the views (and an Aperol Spritz) at The Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge.
- Experienced the most incredible lunch at AKI, one of Valletta’s Michelin restaurants.
- Hopped in an Uber and took a quick ride to the seaside town St. Julian’s and went for a swim in the ocean.

Fantastic time, would go back to Malta in a heartbeat ❤️

#malta #valletta #travel #travelagent

We are cruising! Today is day 3 of our 7 night sailing on the Adriatic Sea.

After 9 fun & busy days of exploring Italy on our own, we were excited to embark Cunard’s Queen Victoria. Cunard is a British company that has been sailing for 180 years, filled with tradition and impeccable service.

Cruising truly offers something for everyone, but it’s very important to match your interests and travel goals with the right cruise line.

You can sail oceans and rivers. There are mega ships, large ships, medium ships and small ships that all offer very different styles of cruising. Adventure & expedition, luxury, family cruises, and adult-only cruises are just a few of the options available.

Working with a Travel Agent who has cruise expertise, is the best way to learn about the general demographics of the guests, as well as the activities and inclusions on board. This will ensure you sail the ship that is right for you.

Special thank you to @lifebydesignco.ca for this blue vintage dress, perfect for a cruise night dinner.

#travelagent #adriaticsea #cruise #travel #virtuoso

We arrived at Queen Beach in Nin early this morning, hardly anyone in site. Very peaceful.

#croatia #nature #travel #travelagent

Arrivederci Venice, you are beautiful!

#italy #venice #travelagent

Enjoying Affogatos in the oldest coffeehouse in Europe. 304 years old, Caffe Florian opened in 1720 and has maintained its beautiful characteristics over the centuries.

This Tuscan property is absolutely magical. ✨ We spent 3 nights, and would have loved to stay longer.

Situated on a hill, surrounded by vineyards, the pool and gardens are perfectly manicured. Serene and peaceful, perfect for reading a book or enjoying a glass of wine while soaking up the sunshine.

Originally a small Tuscan village, this ancient hamlet Borgo Argenina was purchased by the owners in the 90s, they spent 5 years restoring and transforming the property. It truly is perfect.

There are a few different accommodation style options on-site ranging from bed & breakfast rooms to free standing villas/ apartments. Lots of space and the views are postcard perfect in every direction.

Our place was called Nido, it had a living room, fireplace, kitchen and loft with a comfortable king bed & nice sized bathroom. Our patio was very private.

The property was not difficult to find. We picked up our rental car In Florence and drove south. We stopped in Panzano for lunch (also amazing food & views) and then we followed Google maps. No issues at all. Without stopping for lunch, the property is approximately an hour and a half drive south of Florence.

On-site cooking classes, e-bikes, laundry facilities, and breakfast are available. The owners are warm and welcoming and happy to provide recommendations for restaurants and wineries. You can even rent the e-bikes and they’ll assist you to map out your own wine tour.

Thank you @argeninainchianti You’re a 10/10!!

#tuscany #chianti #travel #travelagent

Over 20,000 steps today exploring, so much history, truly beautiful. The Italians are so warm & welcoming ♥️🇮🇹

Thank you @lifebydesignco.ca for simplifying my packing!

#travel #rome #italy

Misty day visiting the salmon capital of the world. Ketchikan is located in Tongass National Forest ~ the largest rain forest in North America.

Historic Creek Street is home of Ketchikan’s former red light district. Prostitution was legal from 1903 - 1953, while alcohol became illegal in 1920 during the prohibition.

If you visit Ketchikan, make sure you pop in to Dolly’s House for a quick tour of the museum.

#alaska

Perfect spot to enjoy early morning room service ☕️

#alaska #alaskancruise #travel

Every time we visit the state of Oaxaca, there is always something new and beautiful to see. One of the highlights of the week was riding ATVs to Cascada Las Brisas - truly magical. We also visited Barra de la Cruz, one of Mexicos best surf beaches. We spent time at Playa Chahue, Bocana, and Tangolunda. Each beach has its own vibe. Visited with old friends & made some new friends. Investing in a condo in Huatulco was one of the best decisions we made, it’s one of my favourite places on earth.

Happy Easter from Huatulco 🐣It’s a mom & son + 1 trip. Soaking up the ocean vibes, grateful for this week. 💕

So much fun last night at Canadian Energy Executive Association (CEEA) Governor’s Charity Ball. In addition to raising money for the CEEA Education Fund, this year’s event also raised money for Make-A-Wish Canada. Countless hours by volunteers to make the ball a success, absolutley fabulous night!

It’s easy to spend hours wandering the winding streets of Porto, wonderful way to spend the day.

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is situated on seven hills along the Tagus River. The city was reconstructed in 1755 after a huge earthquake and tsunami destroyed 85 percent of the buildings. Although you will still find narrow, windy streets, you will also find wide broad avenues and large squares. It’s a charming city made up of beautiful architecture and colourful ceramic tiles called azulejos. Approximately 550,000 people live in the city centre, and 3 million in the grand Lisbon area.

#lisbon

Have you travelled to Europe with a carry-on bag? I’m a chronic over packer and this will be my first trip without a large suitcase. Please share any hot tips!
#carryonbag

Looking for inspiration? Check out, Travel Trends 2024. Calgary Petroleum Club, Club Connections Magazine. Winter 2024 edition. Page 12 & 13.

#traveltrends

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ERIKA COYES
CRUISE SPECIALIST & TRAVEL ADVISOR

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