Contact Us - Stratford

Barry L. (Sam) Blowes , CTC President

In 1969 Barry purchased the agency from his father, who had been in the travel business since 1929 and started this agency in 1949.

Since taking over this agency, he has seen tremendous changes in the industry and has guided this family owned company to become what it is today, one of the most respected names in travel in Southwestern Ontario.

He has specialized in Corporate Travel and still looks forward to the many changes that keep coming in this industry.

We believe, we have the best and most knowledgeable agents in the area and that we can satisfy any travel requirements you might have.

People say that all businesses must find their niche—well we found our niche over 60 years ago! “ SERVICE “

We are operating with the third generation of the same family on site, serving you on a day to day basis.

I invite you to browse through our website, but would prefer that you drop into one of our offices, and get to know our people. This way we can establish a relationship with you and get to know your personal travel needs. Please contact barry at barry@blowestravel.com .

Jane Blowes , CTC

Jane joined the company in 1975 and is an owner as well. She is a member in good standing with the Canadian Institute of Travel Counselors and has successfully passed her TICO Education Standards exam.

Her specialties are destination weddings, group travel and incentive travel.  She has traveled extensively in Europe, Canada and the US as well as the Caribbean, Mexico and South America.

In 1993 she won the Travel Agent of the Year award at the 16th Annual Canadian Travel & Tourism Awards.

She has also completed courses with Princess Cruises, Holland America Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Cunard, Trafalgar Tours and many other suppliers.
 
For group requests, weddings, meetings and any other travel please contact her at jane@blowestravel.com or 519-271-5710 ext. 223

Rob Blowes, CTC

Rob joined the company in 1986 and is an owner as well. He is a member in good standing with the Canadian Institute of Travel Counselors and has successfully passed his TICO Education Standards exam.

His specialties are cruises, customized tours and golf vacations.  He has traveled extensively in Europe, Canada and the US as well as the Caribbean, Mexico, Australia and Egypt.  In all he has visited more than 30 countries.

Rob is a past –president of the Association of Canadian Travel Agents and a founding board member of the Travel Industry Council of Ontario.

He has also completed courses with Princess Cruises, Holland America Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Disney and many others.
 
Please contact Rob at rob@blowestravel.com or 519-271-5710 ext. 224

Agnes Segeren-Pethick, CTC

Agnes has been with  Blowes Travel Since 1979,  and has successfully passed the TICO Education Standards exam. 

Agnes specialties are cruises, customized tours, Sandals Resorts and corporate Travel.  She has traveled extensively in the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, the US, China, Hong Kong as well as Europe and many Cruises.   In all she has visited more than 25 countries.

Some of her personal favourite destinations are China, Hong Kong and Scandinavia and Russia Cruise. 

She has many qualifications and years of experience, to make your next vacation a perfect vacation contact  Agnes at agnes@blowestravel.com or 519-271-5710 ext 222.

Kelley Sen

Kelley has been with Blowes Travel and Cruise Centres Inc. since November of 2005.  She specializes in Vacation travel, such as cruises, tours and all-inclusive vacations to sunny Mexico and the Caribbean.  Kelley has traveled to many places including, Mexico, Caribbean, Europe, the United States (including Disney World), and her favourite being Cartagena,  Colombia.

She has many qualifications such as a Contiki Youth Travel Specialist, Princess Commodore, College of Disney Knowledge , Royal Caribbean  and Club Med .

To make your next vacation a perfect vacation contact  Kelley at Kelley@blowestravel.com or 519-271-5710 ext 227.

Dale Bast

Dale has lived and worked in Stratford for the past 35 years. He has contributed to the community, by finding time to volunteer and do service work with the Stratford Optimist Club, the Stratford Legion, Meals on Wheels, and the Santa Claus Parade. He also finds time to do some curling, golfing and some slo-pitch in his spare time.

Dale has recently retired from teaching and is joining our team to be a Tour Escort on Specialty Tours that we will be arranging from time to time. He has extensive experience in organizing and escorting tour groups for over 25 years. Dale believes, as we do, that travelling should be an educational experience as well as an enjoyable one.Perhaps you might have an idea for a destination, if so, let us know.

Dale can be reached at dbast@sympatico.ca o r at 519-271-8829.

Suzanne Sidwell

As a native of Stratford and a resident of Toronto for the past twenty years, I am pleased to be an Outside Sales Representative for Carlson Wagonlit Blowes Travel. Over the past twenty-five years I have had the opportunity to travel extensively with my family. I have a sound knowledge of the Caribbean, Cruises, Disney Vacations (including Disney Cruises), Florida, California and Hawaii.  I know how to plan a vacation for a family and can make your next travel experience a memorable one.

Contact Suzanne at 416-489-5173 or ssidwell@sympatico.ca

Holly Mortimer

I started my career in the travel industry as a travel agent in 1997.  After working as an agent for 3 years, I began working as a business development manager for the Globus Family of Brands, an international coach touring and river cruise company based in Switzerland.  I have worked in Southwestern Ontario, then North and Eastern Ontario and then finishing my career with Globus as their National & Key Accounts Manager.  I have travelled Europe, North America and the UK extensively and found a great love for coach touring and river cruising in these areas.  I specialize in motorcoach group touring and river cruising in Europe and the UK.

I have 2 beautiful children, 1 and 5 and as a result, my husband and I now spend most of our travel time as a family.  We are learning all the great places to travel with a young family and can’t wait to pass what we learn along to you!

Contact Holly at 519-275-2380 or holly@blowestravel.com