Tell us where you want to go, and we'll handle the flights, stays, transfers and details, and hunt down the best rate we can find. Real people, right here in Hamilton.
Popular destinations
A few favourites. We plan trips to these and plenty of other places too.
Island favouritesNot one island but dozens, each with its own beaches, resorts and rhythm. Tell us the trip you want and we'll match you to the right island.
Cancún & Riviera MayaTurquoise water, white sand resorts and Mayan ruins a short drive inland, an easy favourite for all inclusive weeks and family trips.
Punta CanaPalm lined beaches and big all inclusive resorts made for doing as much, or as little, as you like, all week long.
Negril & Montego BaySeven miles of soft sand in Negril, music in the air and sunsets that stop the whole beach. Jamaica is pure unwind.
Eagle BeachSteady trade winds, the famous divi divi trees and some of the clearest water in the Caribbean, with sunshine almost every single day.
Close to homeMountain lakes, coastal escapes and spa weekends. World class trips without the long haul flight.
What we do
One conversation covers the whole trip, so the pieces actually fit together.
Routes and fares compared across airlines, with sensible connections, not just the cheapest headline price.
Flight + hotel + transfers bundled together, often for less than booking each piece on your own.
Ocean and river sailings matched to how you like to travel, including ship, cabin and itinerary advice.
Destination weddings and honeymoons in Southern Italy, South Africa, Canada, the USA and beyond.
Family reunions, friends' trips and group getaways. One plan, one point of contact, no spreadsheet chaos.
Honest guidance on timing, documents and travel protection. Before you fly, not after something goes wrong.
How it works
Destination, dates, who's going: by phone, in person, or the form on our contact page.
We compare suppliers and build options around your budget and how you travel.
Flights, stays, transfers and extras confirmed in one clean itinerary.
We check the details with you before departure, so travel day is seamless.
Tell us the trip and we'll price it out at the lowest rate we can find. No pressure, no obligation.
Before I Fly · Destinations
Our team of experts offers mouthwatering special offers. From adventurous elephant trekking to awe inspiring beaches, our collection of destinations is irresistible.
Sun and sand
The trips Canadians book most with us when winter bites: warm water, soft sand and an easy flight south.
Cancún & Riviera MayaTurquoise water, white sand resorts and Mayan ruins a short drive inland, an easy favourite for all inclusive weeks and family trips.
Havana & VaraderoClassic cars, live music and all the colour of Old Havana, paired with the long white beach at Varadero.
Punta CanaPalm lined beaches and big all inclusive resorts made for doing as much, or as little, as you like, all week long.
Negril & Montego BaySeven miles of soft sand in Negril, music in the air and sunsets that stop the whole beach. Jamaica is pure unwind.
Nassau & the Out IslandsHundreds of islands and some of the clearest water on earth, from Nassau resorts to quiet Out Island cays.
Eagle BeachSteady trade winds, the famous divi divi trees and some of the clearest water in the Caribbean, with sunshine almost every single day.
The Platinum CoastCalm west coast water made for swimming, surf breaks on the east, and rum shops and gardens in between.
Rainforest & Pacific coastVolcanoes, cloud forest and two coastlines in one small country. Costa Rica pairs easy beach days with real adventure.
Panama City & the canalA skyline city with an old town heart and the famous canal, plus Pacific and Caribbean beaches in a single trip.
Europe
Great cities, deep history and food worth travelling for, from one island stop to a full multi country tour.
London & beyondLondon icons, country pubs and castle country, with Scotland and Wales easy to add to the same trip.
Wild Atlantic WayCliff tops, cozy pubs and green coastal drives. Ireland rewards travellers who take it slow.
Paris & the RivieraParis for the icons and the café mornings, then Provence and the Riviera for markets, lavender and sea air.
Rome to the southAncient cities, slow lunches and coastline made for lingering, from Rome and the Amalfi Coast down to Puglia.
Barcelona & the coastGaudí colour in Barcelona, tapas in Madrid and long Mediterranean beach days in between.
Lisbon & the AlgarveTram lined streets in Lisbon, port wine cellars in Porto and golden cliffs along the Algarve.
Santorini & the islandsWhite villages above a deep blue caldera, island ferries and long lunches right by the water.
Bavaria & the RhineFairytale castles, beer gardens and river valleys, with Berlin and Munich when you want city energy.
Amsterdam & beyondCanals, bicycles and world class museums in Amsterdam, with tulip fields and windmills just beyond the city.
Waterfalls & the Ring RoadWaterfalls you can walk behind, black sand beaches and hot lagoons under big northern skies.
Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian CoastWalled old towns, red rooftops and clear Adriatic water, made for island hopping by ferry.
Asia and the Pacific
Bigger trips that reward a little planning: temples, street food, reefs and scenery on a grand scale.
Tokyo & KyotoBullet trains between neon cities and quiet temples, cherry blossom in spring and maples in the fall.
Bangkok & the islandsTemple mornings and street food in Bangkok, then longtail boats and limestone islands in the south.
Ha Long Bay & Hoi AnSail Ha Long Bay, wander lantern lit Hoi An and eat your way through Hanoi and Saigon.
Reef & coastal drivesGreat Barrier Reef days, long coastal road trips and easygoing cities, paced so the trip never feels rushed.
Milford Sound & the South IslandFjords, alpine lakes and some of the finest road trip scenery anywhere on earth.
Close to home
World class trips that start with a short flight or a tank of gas.
Coast to coastMountain lakes, coastal escapes and spa weekends. World class trips without the long haul flight.
Canyons to coastsGrand Canyon vistas, Florida beaches, Hawaiian surf and the great American road trip, all easy from Hamilton.
Don't see your destination? We plan trips worldwide. Ask us for a quote for anywhere you're dreaming of.
Before I Fly · About
A Hamilton agency on Upper James Street that still plans trips around the travellers, not around a checkout page.
About Before I Fly
Before I Fly is a Hamilton travel agency on Upper James Street. Our promise is in our tagline: seamless travelling at the lowest possible rates: trips planned end to end by people who take the time to understand how you want to travel.
From adventurous elephant trekking to awe inspiring beaches, destination weddings to quiet spa escapes, we build each itinerary around the travellers, not around a checkout page.
Walk in, call us, or send the form on our contact page. Either way, you deal with a person who knows your trip, and who checks the details with you again before you fly.
Why book with us
The people
Real people, right here in Hamilton. When you call or walk in, one of us plans your trip and stays with it until you are home again.
Travel advisor, Before I Fly
Travel advisor, Before I Fly
Travel advisor, Before I Fly
Tell us the trip and we'll price it out at the lowest rate we can find. No pressure, no obligation.
Before I Fly · Travel Blog
Inspiration from the places we send travellers most. Start here, then let us build the version that's right for you.
Palm lined beaches, outback gateways and long, easy coastal roads. Here is how we'd pace a first trip down under so it never feels rushed.
Sun washed villages, rustic old towns and coastline made for lingering, the case for a slower honeymoon, one long lunch at a time.
Patagonia's big landscapes, vibrant cities to break up the journey, and spa retreats to recover in, an Argentina route that balances all three.
Mountain lakes, coastal escapes and spa weekends closer to home, proof that the memorable trip doesn't always need a passport stamp.
Dramatic landscapes and once in a lifetime settings. That is why a safari belongs at the heart of a South Africa trip, whether it's a honeymoon or the adventure of a decade.
Grand Canyon vistas, spa resorts and destination weddings, the iconic American trips, planned with the timing and details that make them feel effortless.
More stories and travel tips are added regularly. Ready to plan a trip of your own? Talk to a travel advisor.
Before I Fly · Contact
Tell us about your trip with the form below, or reach us by phone, email or in person. Walk ins welcome at our Hamilton office.
Locations
Good to know
Tell us the trip: destination, dates and who's going. We compare suppliers and build options around your budget, you pick the one you like, and we book everything into one clean itinerary. Before departure, we check the details with you so travel day is seamless.
No. Quotes are free and there's no pressure to book. Fill in the form on this page or call (905) 383 2000 and we'll price out your trip at the lowest rate we can find.
Your destination (or a few you're deciding between), rough dates, how many people are travelling, and anything that matters to you: an occasion, must sees, a budget range, or flexibility on dates. The form on this page gathers exactly that.
Yes. Vacation packages, cruises, destination weddings and honeymoons, and group travel, with hotels, transfers and excursions arranged alongside the flights.
Call us at (905) 383 2000 and talk it through with the agent who booked your trip. We'll explain your options for your specific booking, and it's why we talk through travel protection before you fly, not after something goes wrong.
Plan your trip
Fill in the form and we'll price it out at the lowest rate we can find. Prefer email? Write to us at info@beforeifly.com.
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