Meet the Empire Travel Team 

 

Aga Tempelaars

Owner, Luxury Travel Advisor

905-580-2204 aga@empiretravel.ca

Aga has been in the travel business for over 19 years and started out sailing around the world while working at sea with Holland America. While working on the ships Aga was responsible for tour sales and operations and gained a wealth of knowledge about each destination. Her travels have taken her to remote locations in Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. She has also traveled extensively to the Caribbean and to Europe, on and off cruise ships.

Aga's passion for travelling shines through as she delivers personalized service to her clients, creating lasting relationships. Her knowledge based advice creates a premium travel experience every time. She specializes in Custom FIT travel in Europe, Family Luxury Travel, River & Ocean Cruises, European & World Tours, and Family Groups! She also enjoys booking Destination Weddings and Honeymoons.

Aga helped plan our honeymoon for approx. 3 weeks in Portugal. She did an amazing job building out the itinerary, finding us the best spots to stay and getting us around the country. She was very responsive leading up to the trip and even on the trip when we had things come up. Big thank you to Aga for making our honeymoon special!
— Anthony, Custom FIT Europe Honeymoon
 

Bree Beaupre

Luxury Travel Advisor

289-230-5376 bree@empiretravel.ca

Bree is a luxury family travel enthusiast! She lives by the motto "Dream big, Live even bigger". Life is short and she wants to make special memories with her family to last a lifetime.

Bree joined Empire Travel in March 2016, bringing with her, 12+ years of award-winning success as an International Travel Consultant.

She specializes in North American and Caribbean luxury travel as well as adventure tours around the world. Bree has experienced the top family and couples resorts year after year with her own family and can provide expert advice on how to make your trip as special as you've dreamed! Tips for parents, special dietary/allergy needs and romantic add-ons are just some of the special touches that Bree will bring to your vacation!

Bree Anne was amazing. We needed a trip away with our kids and we wanted to give them an amazing experience yet we “grown-ups” wanted to have a good time as well. She listened to our “wants” and helped us choose an amazing destination that fit all of our needs. She took care of all the details and thought of details we hadn’t considered. She checked in with us every step of the way and as a result we had an amazing trip that exceeded our expectations. Can’t wait to book our next holiday with Bree!
— Mark, Family Travel
 

Alicia Parry

Luxury Travel Advisor

905-515-0060 alicia@empiretravel.ca

Alicia has been a travel advisor for over 10 years. Her true passion for travel struck when she booked a flight to Australia for a year of living abroad which in turn became a life changing adventure that hasn’t stopped. Alicia’s travels over the years have taken her to various parts of the world including Thailand, New Zealand, Europe, and Caribbean just to name a few. What started as a one woman travel show, gradually grew to travelling the world with hubby and kids in tow.

Whether you wish to travel by plane, train, automobile, foot, bus, tuk tuk, ship; Alicia has the ability to tailor your travel plans to fit all your needs from romantic getaways, thrill seeker holidays, family friendly vacations, or personal customized itineraries. As an experienced travel consultant that takes pride in providing the highest level of customer service to all of her clients, Alicia is very much looking forward to making your next travel experience a perfect one.

I would highly recommend Alicia Parry, travel consultant! I’ve never had anyone as good as her. She was attentive to our needs as a family to find the right spot for us! She catered to all that we requested for our family vacation and I couldn’t of asked for anyone better! Responded to emails fast and asked the right questions to ensure the suggestions she gave we’re the right ones.
— Lyndsey, All Inclusive Travel
 

Ashleigh De Luca

Luxury Travel Advisor

647-408-8784 ashleigh@empiretravel.ca

Ashleigh is a lifelong learner and avid planner, especially anything travel related. As the go to travel expert amongst her family and friends for years she is always ready to assist in planning the most memorable vacations.


She has travelled extensively throughout Mexico (Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Rivera Maya) and the Caribbean (Jamaica, Cuba and the Dominican Republic). She also spent 3 years living in and travelling around Australia. All of her travels have given her the desire to become a travel consultant.


As a mom of 3, Ashleigh is passionate about providing clients with the perfect family vacation or couples retreat.

Ashleigh has helped me plan every vacation I have taken since 2018. From a super luxury family vacation in Mexico with my best friend and adorable nieces, to a fun girl’s getaway, to a chill and romantic escape with my partner to Jamaica. She is a great listener, does a lot of research, and does not overlook even the tiniest detail. I completely trust her recommendations.
— Nadine, Custom FIT Traveller
 

Marla Pietrusko

Luxury Travel Advisor

289-783-2266 marla@empiretravel.ca

Marla is a mom of 4, a Holistic Nutritionist and Homeopath. She combines her love for good food, holistic living and travel to create incredible experiences that are rejuvenating both for the body and soul. Helping others experience the best spa's and healthiest restaurants around the world bring so much joy.

She has travelled extensively both with and without kids and planned several holistic retreats. Marla is passionate about helping others plan the perfect Cruise, retreat or all inclusive tailoring every experience to her client’s needs.

Marla helped us plan our Disney Trip and took all the stress off our plate. She booked rental cars, transfers, park passes, hotels, meal plans, and more.
Thanks to her, all we have to do is pack and enjoy our vacation!
— Christi, Family of 6
 

Lisa Aceti

Luxury Travel Advisor

905-650-3445 lisa@empiretravel.ca

Having a 30 year corporate marketing career, Lisa brings the same level of passion, creativity, and dedication to her role as a travel advisor. Her extensive background in understanding client needs and curating personalized experiences allows her to create unforgettable travel itineraries tailored to individual preferences.

Whether planning luxury vacations or adventurous getaways, Lisa combines her marketing savvy with a love for exploration to provide clients with seamless, dream-worthy trips.

Looking to plan a group retreat abroad? Lisa has a flare for crafting bespoke travel itineraries on a group scale for the leisure, corporate or club traveler.

If you’re looking for a personalized travel experience, Lisa is the best! She created a stunning 3-week itinerary through Southern Italy that perfectly balanced culture, relaxation, and adventure. Every detail, from charming boutique hotels to hidden local gems, a few thrilling excursions, and even some incredible restaurant recomendations. Everything was thoughtfully planned, making it a stress-free trip for us. Without at doubt, we could not have done it without her. And we’ll definitely do it again!
— Angelo and Susan, Custom FIT Travellers