Open Doors Travel

08/23/2026

Uncover the Living Story of Central Mexico 🇲🇽✨

Beyond the postcard vistas lies a region shaped by ancient civilizations, colonial elegance, and one of the world’s most celebrated culinary traditions.

Join Open Doors Travel for an intimate, 13-day historic and culinary journey through Mexico City, Puebla, and Oaxaca (Nov 4–16, 2027).

Why you’ll love this journey:

🏛️ History & Art: Guided immersions at Teotihuacán, Monte Albán, Coyoacán, and the world-renowned Anthropology Museum.

🍷 World-Class Culinary: Acclaimed dining at Pitiona, Los Danzantes, and Arango, plus a hands-on Puebla mole cooking class.

👥 Ultra-Small Group: Strictly capped at just 14 guests for an intimate, unhurried pace.

🤝 White-Glove Service: Dual-hosted by an Open Doors Travel Host AND an expert local Tour Manager.

✈️ Seamless Travel: Includes all meals as specified, entrance fees, gratuities, and an internal flight from Oaxaca back to Mexico City.

💳 Pricing: Land-only starting at $8,396 CAD / per person (Double Occupancy)

📲 How to book: Scan the QR code on the flyer, visit our website at www.opendoorstravel.ca, or email [email protected] to hold your spot today!

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08/03/2026

🧵 JUST ONE SEAT LEFT! Imagine packing your bags for the ultimate maker’s dream trip to Japan... 🇯🇵✨

We have EXACTLY 1 SPOT REMAINING for The Artisan’s Thread: A Textile & Textile Arts Journey through Japan with Catherine Hay Sews (Sept 28 – Oct 8)!

If you’ve been dreaming of wandering through Tokyo's legendary Nippori Fabric Town, mastering indigo dyeing, stitching Sashiko in Kyoto, and soaking in a hot spring after a day at the Kaga-Yuzen Kimono Museum—this is your sign.

✨ Highlights waiting for the final traveler:

📍 Tokyo to Osaka: 11 days of curated textile magic & historic sights

🧵 Hands-On Workshops: Indigo dyeing, Sashiko embroidery, Kyo-Yuzen dyeing, gold leaf, and Furoshiki wrapping

🏯 Iconic Sights: Senso-ji, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Fushimi Inari, and Kenroku-en Garden

♨️ Luxury & Tradition: Onsen relaxing in Kanazawa & an incredible group of fellow makers!

Will you claim the last seat at the table? Register here:
https://tours.opendoorstravel.ca/t/open-doors-travel/2026-sustainable-fashion--design-tour-to-japan-with-catherine-hay

Only 4 spots left for our fashion trip to Japan, Sept 28 to Oct 8, ...

07/23/2026

Our fearless leader, boss babe Erika, is celebrating another year around the sun.

We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating you and all the amazing things you’ve accomplished in your beautiful life.

Happiest of days to you, friend! Big hugs.
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07/01/2026

Raising a Canadian-made latte to you all!

As small business owners, July 1st is always a day of gratitude for us. We are so thankful for the incredible community that supports what we do, and for the beautiful places we get to call home.

Today, we’re taking some time to both celebrate and reflect, acknowledging our history, listening to Indigenous voices, and thinking about how we can help build a more inclusive future together.

Wishing you all a safe, restful, and meaningful day with your loved ones.
- Erika & Trina

05/30/2026

Happiest of days to you, Jen!!

We appreciate you.

05/25/2026

Have you dreamed about travelling to Peru?

We have unique and local connections that will help us create an incredible journey for you and your travellers.

Music, culinary, faith-based, language and more!

You dream it! Together, we create it.

05/20/2026

Podium 2026! What a fantastic conference & festival!

Boss babe, Trina, had the pleasure of attending and was sat right next to the auditorium where the delegates sang new music from composers.

It was beautiful. 😍

You dream it! Together, we create it.

05/18/2026

Dates announced for the 2027 International Choral qat’aymixw Kathaumixw festival in Powell River, BC.

“Imagine a place where nature abounds, and music fills the air. Imagine a place that is warm, not only in climate, but in atmosphere. Imagine a place where language poses no boundaries, a place where people of different cultures and countries come together to share the common language of song.

That is q̓at̓ᶿaymɩxʷ (Kathaumixw).

The International Choral q̓at̓ᶿaymɩxʷ is a day choral festival filled with concerts, common song singing, choral & vocal solo competitions, conductor’s seminars and social events. The festival is a place where all can learn from each other and from world renowned choral personalities.”

July 5-10, 2027

Reach out if you have any questions or would like to plan a tour to this incredible and life changing experience of “a thousand voices” for you and your choral group.

You dream it! Together, we create it.

05/15/2026

“Another great day. Handmade stories was lovely. Lunch was fantastic.”

This group enjoyed a private lecture on sustainability and circular fashion at Handmade Stories, exploring how modern designers are responding to environmental challenges and what current trends are shaping the global market.

After the tour, they had lunch and continued touring London on foot and by metro with their locally hired Tour Manager.

You dream it! Together, we create it.

05/14/2026

Boss Babe, Erika, is in Lima, Peru at a travel trade conference and familiarization tour.

She’s staying in the Miraflores district of Lima.

Have you ever dreamed of going to Peru or hosting a tour there? What questions do you have for her? She is meeting with many travel trade experts and vendors, who can likely get any answers you need.

You dream it! Together, we create it.