ABOUT ME
My name is Cheryl Anne M. Grenier — a travel counselor, storyteller, memory-keeper, and explorer at heart.
Welcome to Travels by Cheryl Anne, and thank you for stopping by!
Travel has been part of my life even before it became my career. Growing up in Cebu, Philippines, weekends often meant island hopping, road trips, and discovering new places with family and friends.
That early curiosity eventually led me into the hospitality world, where I began my career at the Waterfront Airport Hotel in Cebu — and never looked back.
In 2011, I took a leap and moved to Dubai, where I spent over a decade working in luxury hotels and global travel companies, including Fairmont Hotel Dubai, the iconic Burj Al Arab, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, and Hotelbeds (HBX Group).
Those years shaped how I work today: attention to detail, seamless planning, and understanding what makes a trip feel truly special — not just booked.
In 2018, life surprised me in the best way when I met a handsome Canadian who happened to be on vacation in Dubai. What started as a simple conversation quickly became something more — a shared love for travel, curiosity about the world, and a natural rhythm that just felt right.
2 years (and many adventures) later, we said “I do”, turning a chance meeting into the start of our greatest journey together.
Since then, we have visited more than 20 countries together… and, yes, our travel bucket list just keeps growing!
In 2022, I permanently relocated to Montreal, stepping into an exciting new chapter while continuing to build my career in travel.
My first role in Canada was as a Travel Counselor at Preference Vacations, a B2B tour operator, where I honed my skills in crafting custom itineraries for travel agents’ clients — fine-tuning the details that turn a good trip into a seamless, well-designed journey.
While I loved the strategy behind trip building, I missed working directly with travelers — listening to their travel ideas, answering questions, and helping turn their dream trips into reality.
That’s what led me to become an independent travel counselor with Direct Travel.
Today, I work one-on-one with clients creating personalized, stress-free travels — whether it’s a luxury escape, a cultural adventure, or a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
WHY WORK WITH ME?
Because travel should feel exciting — not overwhelming. I combine industry knowledge, insider insight, and genuine care to make sure every trip feels thoughtfully planned and truly yours. No cookie-cutter itineraries, no guesswork — just trips that flow beautifully from start to finish.
Ready to start planning? Contact Me →
CREDENTIALS & AFFILIATIONS
Certified by the Office de la protection du consommateur du Québec
OPC No. 703340
I am affiliated with Direct Travel
And a member of the Virtuoso Travel Network
WHY I STARTED THIS BLOG
Travels by Cheryl Anne began as a personal travel blog in January 2024 — a space to document my journeys, favorite restaurants, and moments worth remembering.
Writing and photography have always been part of how I experience travel, and this site became the perfect place to share both. Before I knew it, it had grown into a space where wanderlust meets know-how.
Travels by Cheryl Anne 