OUR COMPANY
We have been in the industry for over 30 years. As Europeans living in North America we anticipate your client’s needs. We specialize in what we know best: experiential travel with a cultural and insider focus. Our exclusive partnership with our travel agents has been an integral part of our success and we are grateful for their support.
We love North America and love what we do. We are a full service tour operator capable of helping your clients with any travel arrangement in the US, Canada and Mexico, be it a simple airport transfer, a customized vacation to the National State Parks, a foodie weekend in Mexico city or an active trip in Alaska.
We offer quality, value not discount. We want their trip to be simply amazing.
Do not hesitate to call our toll free number even if you just have a question about North America that no one can seem to answer or have your travel agent contact us.
WHY WORK WITH US
A la carte
Range of services
We handle every destination as well as every component of the trip from transportation to luxury villas to shared or private tours including: wine tastings, cooking classes and biking tours. We cater to individual travelers, families and small or large groups.
24/7 Support
We offer emergency assistance for your clients 24 hours a day 7 days a week. So your clients will never be alone if anything happens.
THE ESSENTIAL’S TEAM
Magali Chisholm
President
Magali (Ma-ga-lee) is a typical Provencal name. Magali grew up in Eastern France near Belfort and summered in Cassis near Marseille in her family residence. She has travelled extensively in France and Corsica. She managed and directed Voyages a Paris, a Paris based sightseeing and transfer company, for six years before joining Essential France.
She also lived in Italy and is fluent in Italian. She has travelled all over Europe since she was very young.
Magali’s experience allows us to give immediate quotes for transportation needs for groups and individuals and brings a refined feminine touch to our customized quotes.
Favorite destinations:
The Amalfi Coast (Italy), but also the Marquesas Islands (France) and New York (USA)
Favorite food:
Cheese, pasta and sushi
Famous words to live by:
‘Carpe Diem’
Top 3 destinations on my bucket list:
St Petersburg (Russia), Zanzibar and Machu Picchu (Peru)
Kim Chisholm
Vice-President / Sales Executive
Kim is Parisian born and has lived his life travelling back and forth between France and the USA. His career in travel began in 1980 working for the French Government Tourist Office in New York where he spent 18 years. He served his final years there as East Coast Marketing Director before leaving to manage Destination France, a NY based marketing firm specialized in representing French companies in the US.
Kim brings years of experience, knowledge and a passion for his native country to our team.
Favorite destinations:
Kyoto (Japan), all of Italy & Tahiti
Favorite food:
Giant beluga caviar, pacific sea urchin & peanut butter
Famous words to live by:
‘Never say never’
Top 3 destinations on my bucket list:
Seoul (Korea), Hong Kong (China) and Galapagos
Raphaëlle
Office Manager
Favorite destinations:
Greece and Canada
Favorite food:
Roasted Chicken
Famous words to live by:
‘Live your dreams, don’t dream your life’
Top 3 destinations on my bucket list:
India, Egypt and Peru
Marion
Reservations Manager
Marion is a French girl from Normandy who have wanted to live in North America since she was a little girl ! She now lives in Canada and loves it ! Marion also lived in Mexico for a while and worked in Montana,US as a summer job. She speaks French, English and Spanish. She has been working in tourism for several years now and knows that’s where she belongs ! It makes Marion happy to make people happy by travelling and she also always dreams about her next trip.
Favorite destinations:
Alberta, Canada
Favorite food:
Raclette, burger and Mexican food
Famous words to live by:
Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer
Top 3 destinations on my bucket list:
Alaska, Yukon (Canada) and Iceland
Béatrice
Itinerary designer
Beatrice is a french girl from Paris. After having visited Europe, she took her first steps in tourism in the capital. Then she left to live on the island of Guadeloupe to discover the Caribbean islands. Now she lives in Canada.
With her knowledge of Europe and her good humor, Beatrice is happy to create the itinerary for you that you are not ready to forget!
Favorite destinations:
Italy, Brazil, Guadeloupe
Favorite food:
Raclette, Moussaka, Pad Thai
Famous words to live by:
Life’s a journey, not a destination !
Top 3 destinations on my bucket list:
Polynesia, Taïwan – Indonesia
CONTACT
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT FOR A QUOTE
Operations & Reservations
3477 Rushbrooke street, Suite 302
Verdun, QC, H4G 1S8 – Canada
Corporate Headquarters
19229 Queens Blvd, Suite CU4-403
Rego Park, NY 11374 – United States
Phone: 1-514-285-8758
Toll free: 1-866-285-8758
Fax: 1-514-285-9128
