about cocktails n' dreams

Your Journey, Your Way – Guided by Experts Who Care

Who We Are!

At Cocktails N Dreams, we believe that travel is more than just a destination — it’s a story waiting to be written. Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, a multigenerational adventure, or the trip of a lifetime, we’re here to make every detail unforgettable.

Founded in 2020, we’re a family-owned Canadian travel agency with a passion for creating experiences that leave lasting impressions. But our story goes back much further — our team brings together over 41 years of combined experience in the travel industry, spanning everything from group tours and honeymoons to luxury getaways and off-the-beaten-path explorations.

Why We Started

When the world came to a standstill in 2020, we saw an opportunity to reimagine travel — not as a transaction, but as a deeply personal journey. With the industry evolving and travelers craving more curated, meaningful experiences, we launched Cocktails N Dreams to offer something different: travel planning with heart.

We wanted to bring the care, attention, and personal touch back into the experience — not just booking flights, but understanding your dreams, listening to your vision, and making it all come to life.

Sunset view of a beach with lounge chairs under palm trees, symbolizing relaxation and tropical vacations.

What We Do!

We specialize in customized travel planning that blends expert advice with white-glove service. Some of our most requested experiences include:

Tailored European getaways (Italy, France, Portugal, Greece & more)
Cruise planning – ocean, river, and luxury lines
Romantic escapes & honeymoons
Family and multigenerational trips
All-inclusive beach holidays
Group adventures
Solo travel, wellness retreats, and cultural deep dives
Destination Weddings, Miro- Weddings, Elopements and Vow Renewals

Every trip is personalized. Just real experiences built around you.

Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia under a blue sky with scattered clouds, symbolizing adventure and exotic travel.

Why Choose Us?

✔️ Travel Now, Pay Later
Enjoy more freedom and flexibility — book your dream trip today and pay at your own pace, with easy, stress-free installment options.

✔️ Unmatched Experience
With decades in the industry, we’ve built relationships with the world’s top travel partners, guides, and properties — giving you access to exclusive perks and insider insights.

✔️ Tailored Service
We get to know you first, then build your itinerary around your style, pace, and budget.

✔️ Support You Can Trust
From the moment you dream up your trip to the moment you land home, we’re here — available 24/7 while you travel.

✔️ Stress-Free Planning
You tell us your goals. We handle logistics, confirmations, transfers, upgrades, and more.

Meet The Dream Team!

Andrew Wharton
Job Title: Founder & Lead Travel Designer

Specialties:
Groups, & Ocean Travel
Lifelong globetrotter (6 years)

Certifications and Affiliations:
TICO, ACTA, CLIA, ACV Home Master Class, Dominican Republic Specialist

Wendy Wharton
Job Title/role: Senior Head Wedding Planner

Specialties:
Destination Weddings (10 years)

Certifications And Affiliations: Association of Bridal Consultants, IADWP, Destination Dream Weddings Certification

Holly Ashford – Elite Travel Concierge
Job Title: Group/International Air Specialist (10 years)

Specialties:
Groups, European Travel, and Tours

Certifications & Affiliations:
TICO, ACTA, CLIA, Canadian Investment Funds Course, Corporate Travel,

Natalie McKenzie
Job Title: Senior Travel Agent/Destination Wedding Specialist
Elite Travel Concierge (15 years)

Specialties:
Group travel, FIT for Europe and South Africa for tours

Certifications & Affiliations:
TICO, ACTA, CLIA, International Event and Wedding Planning Professional (IEWP) and International Wedding Planning Professional (IWPP)

Vernon James
Job Title: Web Designer

Specialties:
UI & UX, Web Development

Certifications & Affiliations:
Web Design Core (Grant MacEwan)
Responsive Web Design Certification
Dreamweaver & WordPress Certified

What Our Clients Say

    
 
 
         
   Neil L'Heureux 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cocktails N Dreams Travel was awesome. If there were any hiccups like needing toilet paper or drinking water, they took care of it right away. Had a fantastic funny time with old friends and now new friends.
  
 
        
   kelly orvis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very knowledgeable and super helpful. Would definitely recommend this travel company !
  
 
        
   M Mayhew 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cocktails N Dreams Travel is your go to for all your travel needs - you won't be disappointed.  Interacting with Wendy and Andrew for our travel enquiries has been met with nothing but professionalism.  Looking forward to booking our next vacation with them.
  
 
        
   Ashley Chrunik 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Andrew was excellent to deal with for planning our Christmas 2025 trip. Professional, organized, and made everything easy. Would absolutely recommend.
  
 
        
   Thomas Davies 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My partner and I genuinely had the best time at the Hard Rock in the Dominican. I’ve been through a lot in life and this was actually my first vacation at 37. It exceeded all expectations and I’m very happy we went with cocktails N Dreams as everything went perfectly. No issues, just an unreal experience and some amazing memories!
  
 
        
   Drew Tucker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a fantastic time in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, had to juggle because I originally booked Jamaica before the hurricane. This last minute change went really well considering the situation, the time in Mexico was fantastic. Great weather and at a great location.
  
 
        
   nat ging 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Natalie was fantastic! She was thoughtful in listening to what I was looking for in a vacation and came back with some great options with no pressure tactics. She is very easy to talk with and she made me feel like I was chatting with an old friend. Highly recommend Natalie!
  
 
        
   Jaslyne Fay 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would not recommend working with Andrew. He consistently failed to take accountability, pushed responsibilities back onto me instead of handling them, and made an already stressful situation much worse. Rather than providing support and solutions, he avoided ownership of mistakes and left me dealing with the fallout. To make matters worse, when I raised concerns, Andrew tried to pick a fight with me instead of handling the issue professionally. If you’re looking for someone reliable and respectful, I’d strongly suggest looking elsewhere.
  
 
        
   Wendy Bertovic 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was my first time using Cocktails N Dreams Travel and I highly recommend them!  Based on other peoples recommendations, I decided to use Cocktails N Dreams Travel and I do not regret that choice.  Holly did an amazing job of planning my month long trip to Europe:  Slovenia, Croatia and Europe.   Planning the portion of my trip to Croatia was overwhelming and I didn't know where to start but I knew where I wanted to go.

With Holly's help, she took my itinerary and made it into a flawless amazing trip with every detail looked after; from flights, drivers, tours, passes to hotels and everything else in between.  With her help, she also took over planning the rest of my trip to Switzerland and Slovenia.

Thanks to her and Cocktails N Dream Travel, I felt perfectly safe and confident in travelling to Europe on my own and I can't wait to plan my next trip with them!

Wendy B
  
 
  
  
 
 
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about cocktails n' dreams

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