CEO & Owner
Luxury Travel Advisor

Don Renshaw Jr. is the CEO of Renshaw Travel. Don has more than 54 years experience in the travel industry and he has developed an extensive expertise in the luxury travel market. His global network of contacts allows him to bring the best of travel experiences to his clients including custom designed trips to his favorite destinations such as Africa, Vietnam, Japan, anf Thailand

As a Virtuoso Travel Advisor, Don’s expertise lays in creating luxury, tailor-made packages ranging from two-week cultural journies to Around the World trips by a private jet. Don is a wealth of knowledge and enjoys sending people to experience all the wonders of the world. Despite his busy schedule, he is always open to meet the clients personally, so if you stop by Don's office in Kitsilano you are sure to be greeted with a warm an open smile. Learn more about the Renshaw family

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President
Luxury Travel Advisor

With his extensive firsthand knowledge of the world’s finest luxury travel products, an incredible “black book” of industry contacts and a passion for delivering unique and memorable experiences, David Lowy has carved a niche in the travel industry.  In October of 2011, David became the first non-American to be appointed to Travel + Leisure Magazine’s Advisory Board and then in December of 2011, David was featured in the cover story of Luxury Travel Advisor in which he discusses his two luxury brands – Astrada and Astrada Jets.

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F.I.T. Europe, Luxury Hotel Specialist

Julia Kostina was born in Russia and holds a degree in architecture. She changed her career path in 1994 and started working as a professional travel consultant, opening up her own travel agency in her home city and passionately building up her expertise in high-end travel. Once she moved to Canada in 2003, she joined Renshaw Travel as a specialist in luxury F.I.T. Europe. Today, having more than 17 years of experience in travel business, been a privileged guest of numerous worlds' best hotels herself, she truly is a connoisseur in the luxury hotel area. Successfully building close relationships with hotels and their key people, Julia insures that her clients are getting the most personalized and exclusive treatment where ever they go.

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Wellness Travel Consultant

Born into the family business her grandfather started, Carly had no choice but to grow up reading travel brochures and hand delivering flyers. It’s fair to say it wasn’t her favorite job at the time, but she managed to come through it with a love of travel intact. Like many children born into a family business however, Carly had other interests that she desired to explore before starting a career in the travel industry.

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Holistic Health & Wellness

Jessica is third generation in her family’s boutique luxury travel company in Vancouver Canada, Renshaw Travel. Founded by her grandfather in 1948 Renshaw Travel is the perfect place for Jessica to pursue her passion of Wellness Travel.

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Specialties: Custom Tours and Adventure Travel

Michele's passion for adventure travel was fuelled when she gave up the world of high finance in  London for the high mountains in the Himalayas. She decided to learn Spanish and explore Latin America, where she spent 18 months discovering the continent, from Guatemala down to Patagonia, working for a charity, leading trekking groups, hiking through the Andes, watching the wildlife, and meeting the people.
From there, she knew the only job for her was in travel.

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Leisure Travel Specialist

Originally from a small city in South of France, Stephanie developed a huge interest for foreign culture at an early age. Her craving for learning new languages leaded her to choose Japanese Language as her major at university in her home country.
But as her desire to step into an entirely different culture was extending, she left France for Tokyo where she stayed one year taking at the same time the opportunity to travel within the country and also South Korea.

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South America, Luxury Cruise & Yacht Specialist

Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Santiago holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and post-graduate studies in Travel and Hospitality Management. He is not only fluent in Spanish, but English, French, Italian and Portuguese as well. With such skill, Santiago has travelled widely and comfortably within North & South America, the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, Africa and Asia.

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Safari, Asia, Sun Vacations & All Inclusive Resorts

Emily comes from a background of tourism with a degree in Hospitality Management. She has gone from working in a hotel to travelling the world extensively and is now sharing her experiences to enrich your travel plans.

Emily has been to over 11 countries in Asia, explored the Greek Islands, the Coast of Spain and viewed over 30 all inclusive resorts in Mexico. She has spent 2 years in Tanzania where she learned to speak the local language, swahili and went on safari every month.

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Corporate Travel Specialist

Danielle and travel are like two peas in a pod. Was it having a father as a Canadian Airlines Captain that influenced Danielle to work in the travel industry or was it learning how to walk on a plane that did it? Whichever the reason, Danielle’s passion for travel is undeniable!

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Africa, Family, Adventure & Club Med Travel Specialist

At the age of 22, Pam left her Ontario hometown to embark on a journey of a lifetime. She first went to South Pacific and eventually made her way via cargo ships and banana boats to Australia, where she found herself with no ticket home and only $50 to her name.

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Cruise & Group Travel Specialist

Linda’s impressive cruising and travel experiences have taken her to the Northern Baltic regions, down-under to Australia and New Zealand, over to Tahiti, Mexico, through the Panama Canal and the Caribbean. She is a firm believer in the value of cruising and her motto is: “There is something for everybody on a cruise and it is all about having the right guest on the right ship”.

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Luxury Cruise Travel Specialist

Jessyca has worked in the travel industry since 2011. After graduating from the University of British Columbia where she majored in accounting, she decided to follow a career path that she more passionate about - travel! She focuses on cruises and groups, but has worked with clients on travel plans extending to all corners of the world! In recent years, she has been lucky enough to visit South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Galapagos, Russia, Bora Bora, China, Singapore, Indonesia and countries across Europe.

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Luxury Hotel, Cruise and Custom Tour Advisor

With a profound dedication spanning 25 years in the home furnishings industry, I've navigated the global landscape, cultivating an international sales force and guiding the helm of our company. Yet, in 2021, a pivotal moment led me to chart a new course—one harmonizing with my core passions: luxury, interpersonal connection, and exploration.

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Luxury Cruise and Group Travel Specialist

I am a self-proclaimed travel addict, foodie, lover of art, wine and foreign cultures…and an avoider of mediocrity; this passion provides a perfect segue into the world of travel planning!
My journey began in Criminology, and after a fulfilling career in the Supreme Court of B.C., I made the bold decision to harness my love for travel and my rich travel experiences to curate the ultimate getaways for my clients.

Read more: Shemin Verjee

Corporate Travel Specialist

After a six-year adventure full of sailing the waters of Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean, Karen returned to Canada with a desire to sell travel. This travel veteran has since acquired over 20 years in the travel industry.

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Luxury Travel Advisor

Karen's enthusiasm for travel is evident at first meeting. For over a decade, she has travelled extensively throughout Europe and the Caribbean, enjoying the process of designing a trip almost as much as the trip itself. After a successful career as a Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, Karen is focusing on helping her clients experience the life-affirming joy of travel.

Read more: Karen Poulin

Cruise & Land Package Travel Specialist

Dave and Bev have been working in the travel industry for over 10 years. They initially started up as travel consultants in Abbotsford, where they soon became known for their great attention to detail and their knack for getting good deals. Through a family connection, Dave and Bev joined the Renshaw Travel team in 1999.

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 Disney Vacation Specialist

Briar has a heart for the hospitality industry as she was raised by a travel agent and a flight attendant. She knows how special and important it is to make memories as a family and to create amazing moments. After 15 years in the event planning world, she has taken her project management, planning skills and love for the industry to a role in planning Disney Parks and Cruises, Universal Parks and Family Vacations.

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Leisure Travel Specialist

Travel has always been an important part of my life. My personal experience with leisure travel, solo travel, cruises and tours offers me unique insight and knowledge that will shine through to create the perfect experience for your next vacation. I would be delighted to discuss your ideas and work with you to create the ideal itinerary. Helping you turn your dream vacation into memories that will last a lifetime is what I do best.

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