Anna Aitchison

Anna Aitchison

CLIA · AmaWaterways Specialist · Avalon Waterways Specialist · Air Canada Specialist

  • Cyprus
  • Caribbean
  • Mallorca
  • European Rivers
  • River Cruising
  • Ocean Cruising
  • Caribbean All-Inclusives
  • Family Travel
  • Couples Travel
  • Group Travel

About

Anna Aitchison is an independent travel advisor with over eleven years of experience specializing in ocean and river cruising and Caribbean all-inclusive vacations. Based in Kincardine, Ontario, with Northstar Travel and Associates — a member of Travel Leaders Network — Anna brings a depth of firsthand knowledge, supplier relationships, and hands-on expertise that spans thousands of trips planned for families, couples, and friend groups across the globe.

Anna's cruise expertise is particularly well-regarded. For river cruising in Europe, she works closely with AmaWaterways and Avalon Waterways, both of which she holds specialist certification with, guiding clients through iconic European waterways at a pace that invites genuine discovery. For Caribbean ocean cruising, she has established working relationships with Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and more, tailoring each itinerary to the client's destinations of interest and travel style. She works with a range of tour operators to build seamless, end-to-end travel experiences.

Anna's path into travel is as vivid as the destinations she plans. Growing up in Scotland, she spent her summers in Cyprus — a childhood steeped in Mediterranean warmth that sparked a lifelong love of travel. She later worked as a destination representative in Mallorca, gaining ground-level expertise in hospitality and guest experience before transitioning to travel advising in January 2015. Her philosophy is simple and deeply felt: Make the most of today, because tomorrow is not guaranteed. That belief drives her to make every step of the process — from the first inquiry to the final memory — as joyful and stress-free as possible.

Anna Aitchison's ideal clients are families looking to create lasting memories, couples and friend groups eager to explore Europe's rivers, and anyone who values a responsive, reliable advisor who takes the complexity out of travel planning. She holds IATA certification and clients consistently describe her as quick to respond, helpful, and prompt. For travelers who want an advisor who is as invested in the journey as they are, Anna Aitchison is the name to know.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Anna Aitchison?
Anna Aitchison is a travel advisor with over eleven years of experience specializing in river cruising, ocean cruising, Caribbean all-inclusives, and family travel. Based in Canada under North Star Travel and Associates, part of the Travel Leaders Network, she brings firsthand knowledge of destinations from Cyprus to the Danube River and a deeply personal, stress-free approach to every trip she plans.
What destinations does Anna Aitchison specialize in?
Anna Aitchison specializes in Cyprus, the Caribbean, Mallorca, and European river destinations including the Danube, Rhine, and beyond. Her roots in Cyprus and her professional background as a holiday rep in Mallorca give her lived-in knowledge of these regions that goes well beyond a guidebook.
What types of travel does Anna Aitchison plan?
Anna Aitchison plans river cruising, ocean cruising, Caribbean all-inclusives, family vacations, couples trips, and group travel. For river cruising she works primarily with AmaWaterways and Avalon Waterways, and for Caribbean sailings she books with Celebrity, MSC, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, and others depending on the client's needs.
How does Anna Aitchison approach trip planning?
Anna Aitchison makes the planning process as seamless and stress-free as possible, because in her view the experience should be joyful from the very first inquiry — not just once you board the ship. She listens closely to each client's wish list, matches their expectations to the right destination and travel style, and stays responsive throughout so nothing falls through the cracks.
What makes Anna Aitchison different from other travel advisors?
Clients consistently describe Anna Aitchison as quick to respond, helpful, and prompt — qualities that matter most when a big trip is on the line. Beyond responsiveness, she treats every client as an individual, not a booking, listening carefully to what they truly want and tailoring each itinerary accordingly. Her philosophy is simple: make the most of today, because tomorrow is not guaranteed.
What credentials and certifications does Anna Aitchison hold?
Anna Aitchison holds a CLIA certification and carries specialist designations with AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, and Air Canada. These credentials, combined with eleven-plus years of hands-on advising and her own firsthand river cruising experience on the Danube, give her clients a meaningful advantage when planning complex itineraries.
Who is Anna Aitchison's ideal travel client?
Anna Aitchison works best with families looking to create lasting memories, couples and friend groups eager to explore Europe by river, and Caribbean-bound travelers who want a hassle-free all-inclusive experience. She is particularly well-suited to clients who value a responsive advisor who listens first and plans second.
What firsthand river cruising experience does Anna Aitchison bring to her clients?
Anna Aitchison sailed the Danube with AmaWaterways aboard the AMA Verde, traveling from Budapest through Bratislava, Passau, and Vienna to Vilshofen. That personal experience taught her how to match the right river and the right ship to each traveler's style — knowledge she now uses to guide every river cruising recommendation she makes.

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