The fun and adventure of travel without any logistical worries: this is the dream, especially as we enter our golden years. That’s where Front Line Tours comes in, a bus tour operator that offers packages for adults and seniors.
“We have carefully put together tour packages that include hotels, restaurants and museums; plus our professional tour managers accompany the tour to ensure that everything runs smoothly and on time. We make our tours inclusive so that our customers do not have no need to pay more while on tour, especially on our US tours, as you pay in Canadian dollars and avoid high exchange rates,” says Paul Jordan, co-owner of Front Line Tours.
Paul and his wife, Melody Jordan, joined the team in 2013 and most recently took over the business from Paul’s parents in 2021. His parents retired after more than 20 years of running Front Line Tours , but they are still doing what they are passionate about. : travel on the bus as tour directors. The business is proudly family owned, and Paul says customers feel the energy in their experiences on the tours.
“It is a family business. Our travelers know that we will take care of them, no matter what, as you would with your family. If there are problems, we are here to solve them as best we can. You are not not left alone.”
One of Front Line’s most popular destinations is Nashville, which includes a visit to the Grand Ole Opry, as well as stops in Memphis and other spots in Tennessee. Other popular tours include New Orleans, Chicago, New York, Maritimes, Quebec and Agawa Canyon. The Maritimes tour takes passengers through Quebec City, Halifax, Cape Breton, PEI Charlottetown, and more.
“It’s a longer tour, but you get a taste of all the Maritimes. Your hotels, your tours, most of your meals; everything is included in the package price. We put a lot of time and love into the planning of every itinerary on our tour,” says Paul.
The coach buses – owned by another family company, Attridge Transportation – are new Prevost buses and come fully equipped with Wi-Fi and bathrooms. Front Line also has two tour managers on board on all trips, which ensures that they can fully support people who may be alone and need assistance. On the tour, the buses stop every 2-3 hours for a rest break, giving passengers the opportunity to lie down or sit down for lunch.
For Front Line customers, there is a great deal of appeal in the ease of travel. Activities and destinations are booked and planned, meals are arranged and widely provided, and of course, there is no need to drive. Travelers can simply sit back and enjoy the many activities and games on the coach, read a good book, and meet new friends.
“You can imagine how much work goes into planning all the hotels, restaurants, attractions, and the timing of the itineraries when you put together a tour to these new and exciting destinations. Many hotels today charge a parking fee every $20-$30 per day, plus resort fees and taxes. It’s great that customers have everything taken care of and they don’t have to worry about hidden costs or weather conditions while driving.” says Paul.
“Everything is put together in a professional way. With more than 20 years of experience, we have a good knowledge of the tourism industry and we have personally checked many of our destinations or we have sent someone we trust. We do not take you to places that they are not worth going. We take you to the best hotels, attractions and things you want to see.
For those who don’t want to travel too far from home, Front Line Tours offers day trips to theater shows, boat cruises and other fun local destinations. There are also many options for seasonal Christmas outings, including trips to “Casa Loma’s Christmas At The Castle” and several Christmas shows.
Whether it’s a day trip or a Rocky Mountain Adventure, Paul has seen friendships forged between passengers on Front Line tours.
“Many times, people come back after making friends with other travelers. They end up booking new trips with friends they met while on the road with us. It’s a nice social atmosphere when everyone sees each other again. There are many people who are known only from the journeys they have made in the past with us.
Front Line has a newsletter for those who want to hear about upcoming tours before they are released to the general public. Interested parties can join to visit frontlinetours.ca and scrolling to the bottom of the page.
