Meet Chantal, an Accounting Agent working at Prometour since May, 2014. Curious by nature, Chantal loves pursing her many interests and hobbies and travelling the world. With such a zest for life, Chantal is always up for adventure and is a fun and outgoing member of the Prometour family!
Born and raised in Montreal, I am the oldest of two girls. In my younger years I did folk dances from around the world, played different musical instruments and was in scouting. I graduated college in Tourism in 1988. Since high school I knew that I wanted to work in the travel field. I got the opportunity to live in France for 2 years with my husband and our two children from 2004 to 2006. My children were 9 and 7 years old at the beginning of our nicest experience. As a curious person, my interests are endless but I love nature, people, animals (2 members of my family), food, comedy, history, documentaries, anthropology, music, etc....
In addition to my 10 years in the travel industry I studied and worked in the accounting field. I have been able to combine these 2 fields for the past 4 years at my job at Prometour. After returning from France I was searching for a permanent job in travel. After several years working 1-year contracts life finally brought me to Prometour!
I have to mention France, obviously. A real-life experience with my little family, even my mom and grandmother (who was 80 years old at the time-her 1st time in Europe) came to visit us and made it wonderful.
But I also have to say Costa Rica-all that I've ever dreamed of seeing. All the things I experienced: animals (ahhh the sloth, so cute, endearing), vegetation, coffee plantation, cheese, new experiences (ziplining, volcano), zoo, beach. The environment is the Costa Ricans' heart & soul.
I have traveled a lot in 30 years so it is hard to choose a specific place because of all the encounters I have had and all the scenery the world has to offer - sooooo beautiful.
A lot has happened through it all. We never got lost in France as I am the best co-pilot as my husband says!!! IT'S TRUE !!! My husband and I were the translators during a wedding in Jamaica and were asked to be the witnesses (the couple didn’t speak English – they were a nurse and a doctor from northern Quebec who wanted to adopt a child. We only met them at the hotel!).
What destinations are on your bucket list and why?
Scotland (Yes, I am a big fan of Outlander)- so much history, so beautiful.
Sweden-Finland-Norway- a lot to learn down there.
Australia, Africa,
South America...what’s left? Lol
Certainly China. I didn’t mention it before ??
I am a real witness of how young people travelling can be amazed: they ask, they see, they share. What a great and magnificent opportunity for you to be the initiator of a part of their own personal experience. To be open to the world, to learn from one and each other. Teachers make our future. Your ideal trip-we at Prometour can do it. Everything is possible to reach the goal of a better world.
I think it is when I was around 7 years old. There was a TV show in the 70’s that was hosted by a well-known travel agent at the time. I was watching it religiously every weekend. For some reason I can't define, it caught my attention from the images and the way the host would talk about each country. I guess it got to me.
Chantal in front of Manneken Pis in Brussels, Belgium
-Chantal Poirier - Accountant