Blowes and Stewart Travel Group (BST Vacations) is a family owned and operated, full-service travel agency that has been in business since 1949. Our 80 member team is a power house of knowledge and expertise, and is here to assist you with your travel plans, wherever you may want to go. We pride ourselves on our exceptional service, and creating extraordinary travel experiences for our clients. We are a TICO Registered agency with full trust accounting. Full service means exactly that – we do it all. We specialize in Sun Holidays, European Travel, Cruising, River Cruising, Adventure Travel, Destination Weddings, Disney Vacations, Corporate travel, Conference, Convention and Incentive travel, as well as group tours and motor coach charters. BST Vacations Travel Advisors are there for you before, during and after your vacation. Our team will look after all the details! BST Vacations is a designated Virtuoso agency – the travel industry’s leading luxury network. Virtuoso advisors specialize in creating unique experiences you can’t find online or plan yourself. Their connections to properties and itineraries around the world are unparalleled. Because of our association with Virtuoso, our clients enjoy VIP recognition at fine hotels with room upgrades and meal inclusions, perks on cruises and tours, as well as privileged access to prestigious events around the world. Thank you for your interest in BST Vacations. We look forward to helping make your travel dreams a reality!

DESTINATION WEDDINGS

WHY CONSIDER A DESTINATION WEDDING? Cost Destination weddings are typically less expensive than traditional wedding celebrations. We will work with our preferred tour companies to obtain the best group pricing. Whether you are planning an intimate celebration for two, or a lavish ceremony and reception for family and friends, we will find something that works for both your vision and budget. Planning While destination weddings are stunning and unique events, they take considerable planning and research. Planning a destination wedding on your own can be frustrating and stressful. Our BST Vacations Dream Makers work with you every step of the way to ensure your wedding plans flow with ease and little effort on your part. We know the best properties and locations and will ensure that your special day is everything you imagined it to be. We will also advise on documentation requirements and arrange all of your guests’ travel needs. We are here to make sure your wedding plans go off without a hitch, and that no detail is overlooked. Location Destination Weddings provide a unique backdrop that you and your guests will not soon forget. Whether you envision your ceremony on a white-sand beach, in a castle, or in a beautiful garden, the options for destination wedding locations are endless. Every Bride wants their wedding to be different and unforgettable….destination weddings are a great way to achieve that. Quality Time with family & friends When else do you get to spend an entire week with family and friends on vacation? This is another reason your wedding will be unforgettable and best of all – your honeymoon starts right away! Smaller guest list & no family feuds Whether for financial reasons or time constraints, attending a destination wedding may not be for everyone. A destination wedding also provides an equal playing field between families and avoids uncomfortable decisions that couples may need to make that can cause an awkward situation between families.

DREAM HONEYMOONS

Imagine the honeymoon of your dreams… then let us make it happen! Our team of honeymoon experts is here to help. We want to make your honeymoon as romantic and as memorable as possible. Whether your dream Honeymoon consists of a luxurious beach holiday, a trek to Macchu Picchu, or a Mediterranean Cruise – we will look after all the details. With over 70 years in the business we know the most romantic honeymoon destinations out there.  Our goal is to create a travel experience for you and your partner, that you won’t ever forget.  We’ll help find the perfect spot and give you insiders’ tips to make your vacation hassle free. We have a honeymoon registry for your convenience as well. It is the perfect solution for the couple who has everything. Many of our clients forego typical wedding gifts and ask their guests to contribute to the registry and help out with the cost of their dream honeymoon.

Destination weddings are typically less expensive than traditional wedding celebrations. We will work with our preferred tour companies to obtain the best group pricing. Whether you are planning an intimate celebration for two, or a lavish ceremony and reception for family and friends, we will find something that works for both your vision and budget.

BST VACATIONS IS A DESIGNATED VIRTUOSO AGENCY

What Is Virtuoso?

Virtuoso is the travel industry’s leading luxury network, spanning over 26 countries and 9,000 travel advisors. Virtuoso advisors specialize in creating unique experiences you can’t find online or plan yourself. Their connections to properties and itineraries around the world are unparalleled. Because of our association with Virtuoso, our clients enjoy VIP recognition at fine hotels with room upgrades and meal inclusions, perks on cruises and tours, as well as privileged access to prestigious events around the world.

What’s The Value For Travelers?

Are you a potential traveler? Virtuoso advisors can maximize the value of any trip through their connections, relationships, knowledge, advice, creativity, and advocacy. They often save you money. Read some real-life traveler stories – many eventual Virtuoso travelers began by thinking it might cost too much, or advisors were an outdated concept.

What can a Virtuoso advisor do for you?

• Personalized planning – the trips and experiences you want (and those unforgettable moments you didn’t even know were possible), tailored to your interests.
• Travel perks, from hotel room upgrades to complimentary breakfasts and spa treatments, exclusive cruise excursions, and more.
• VIP access around the globe: See the Sistine Chapel after hours, skip the lines at Angkor Wat, explore the Galápagos Islands with a third-generation naturalist guide.
• Insider knowledge. Thanks to their own travels and personal relationships with Virtuoso partners around the world, Virtuoso travel advisors take trip recommendations well beyond the expected.
• Peace of mind – leave the logistics to us, and rely on your advisor for insight and support every step of the way. Last-minute cancellations, border closures, unexpected changes – travel advisors have you covered, now more than ever.

Some travelers we work with (before they end up booking) think advisors are an outdated concept. After all, can’t you research and find travel options online? You can, but using an advisor drives up the value of your trip: through their knowledge of properties, connections, personalized planning, and collaboration with your family.

Hotels, Cruises, Tours, and More

Virtuoso partners with hotels, cruise lines, and tour operators; advisors have long-standing working relationships with each group, and that pays dividends back to you as a traveler. (Oftentimes, your advisor is working to plan your trip by speaking to a close friend of theirs at a hotel or with a cruise ship.) The relationships in our network drive everything.

Expected Benefits

Benefits can vary by property and experience, but generally Virtuoso travelers receive preferred rates at hotels, upgrades upon arrival (if available), Virtuoso-only amenities (spa credits, shopping credits, etc.), daily breakfast for two, and early check-in/late checkout.

Travel Inspiration

Virtuoso clients receive award-winning publications all year, including Virtuoso Life (six times a year), Virtuoso Traveler (six times a year), and the Best of the Best hotels catalog (annually). You’ll also receive inspiring travel deals via e-mail.