Before you leave
We listen first, then suggest. You get options chosen for you, not a list of packages.
About
Dare to make your dreams come true
Voyages Audacia is an independent travel agency based in Thetford Mines. We're not trying to book as many trips as possible. We're trying to book yours as if it were the only one.
Behind Audacia
Audrey Blanchette, founder
Audacia was founded by Audrey Blanchette. Before advising you, she spent 8 years in hospitality: she knows travel from the other side of the counter. Since then, she has organized more than 700 trips. She can help you in French, English and Spanish.
“Long before I became a travel advisor, I was the one who always had a next destination in mind.”
I love discovering a place, taking the time to get to know it, connecting with the people who live there and coming home with memories that go beyond photos.
My journey has taken me from the mountains of British Columbia to the Colombian islands, by way of the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and the Indian Ocean. I've travelled solo with a backpack, stayed in luxury hotels and spent several weeks in some destinations to see them beyond a short stay.
Audrey
700+trips organized
15+ weeksin the Dominican Republic
8 yearsin hospitality
3 languagesFrench, English, Spanish
How we work
What changes when you travel with us
During your trip
An unexpected event, a changed flight, a room that isn't what you booked? Write to us and we'll take care of it.
After you return
We contact you 1 to 2 days after you get back to hear how it went. Not to sell you the next trip, but to listen.
If something goes wrong
We prepare and follow up on your claims with suppliers on your behalf, from start to finish.
Our commitments
Transparency
We tell you what we recommend and why, even when it isn't the most expensive option.
You come first
Every decision starts with a simple question: what's best for you?
On the ground
Audrey's travels, in her own words
Colombia · 2023
A trip that changed everything
In January 2023, after five days in Miami, I bought a one-way ticket to Santa Marta. I left alone, with my backpack and no set itinerary. What was supposed to be a short trip turned into three months exploring Colombia.
Santa Marta, Taganga, Minca, Cartagena, Medellín, San Andrés and Providencia were all part of the adventure. I learned Spanish, discovered scuba diving and fell in love with the freedom of travelling at my own pace.
This trip holds a special place in my story. It gave me confidence in my ability to travel alone, adapt and make room for the unexpected.
Dominican Republic
A destination I know up close
The Dominican Republic has become one of my favourite destinations. I've spent more than 15 weeks there over my travels, including a stay of nearly two months in Punta Cana, from January to February 2026.
These stays, combined with hotel visits and inspections, shape the advice I give my clients. They help me explain the differences between resorts and help each traveller choose based on what they're looking for.
Around the world
Experiences in many parts of the world
My travels have also taken me to:
- Mexico
- Cuba
- Jamaica
- The Bahamas
- Costa Rica
- Panama
- United States
- France
- Switzerland
- Réunion Island
- Kenya
In 2026, I took part in familiarization trips to Kenya and Cartagena, where I stayed at Dreams Karibana Cartagena. I've also stayed at Paradisus La Perla on the Riviera Maya.
Underwater
Scuba diving and freediving
PADI-certified in scuba diving and AIDA-certified in freediving, I also love discovering destinations underwater. This passion is part of the way I travel and what I look for when I explore new places.
Dreaming of diving on your vacation? I can advise you on the best dive sites and the hotels that suit them.
Background
Eight years in hospitality and management experience
Before becoming a travel advisor, I worked in hospitality for eight years, including:
- front desk supervisor at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler;
- conventions and banquets coordinator at the DoubleTree Montréal;
- front office manager at the Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites Montréal Midtown.
I lived in Whistler for two years, where I also founded and ran a short-term rental cleaning business for a year and a half.
Education and languages
A solid foundation
- Bachelor's degree in translation, Université Laval
- Graduate diploma (DESS) in business administration, HEC Montréal
- Master's studies in industrial relations, Université Laval
- PADI (scuba) and AIDA (freediving) certifications
I speak French, English and Spanish.
Testimonials
What my travellers say
Recommended by 98% of my clients · 40 reviews on Facebook
« C’est mon tout premier voyage dans le Sud […] et j’avais mille questions en tête. Audrey a été incroyablement patiente, gentille et surtout rapide dans ses réponses. […] Je la recommande les yeux fermés! »
« Magnifique semaine à Punta Cana au Royalton. Merci Audrey pour ton excellent service, tes réponses très rapide à nos questions, ton accompagnement du début à la fin dans le processus et ta patience pour un groupe de 26 personnes! »
« Notre groupe de 9 personnes a été touché par la grève d’Air Canada. Nous avions rêvé longtemps de pouvoir tous être réuni et Audrey l’a rendue possible avec son dévouement et son soutien. […] Des vacances inoubliables en famille. »
« J’ai booké mon voyage à San Andrés, Colombie avec Audrey! Dès le début j’ai été en confiance! Audrey est une personne passionnée, franche et surtout très humaine. »
« Elle a personnalisé ses réponses à moi […] en aucun cas ça eu l’air « garoché pour passer au suivant ». […] On a eu des petits pépins au retour, et Audrey s’est occupée de remplir notre réclamation rapidement. »
« Les meilleurs deals, c’est elle qui les trouve, sa page ne porte pas son nom pour rien! Ensuite, l’accompagnement d’Audrey dans toutes les étapes de la démarche pour l’achat de notre voyage a été hors du commun. »
Reviews originally written in French.
Why Voyages Audacia?
I created Voyages Audacia to bring together my hospitality experience, my love of travel and my desire to offer truly attentive service.
For me, good advice starts with listening: understanding your budget, your wishes, your pace and what will make the difference for you. It also means honest recommendations, careful preparation and follow-up when you get back.
“My wish is to give you the confidence to make your travel plans happen, whether it's relaxing in the sun, discovering a new culture or daring to try something you've been putting off for a long time.”
Audrey
Travel with confidence
Voyages Audacia is a travel agency licensed by Québec's Office de la protection du consommateur (licence no. 703800), and you're protected by the Compensation Fund for Customers of Travel Agents (FICAV).
Let's talk about your next trip
Sun, culture or that adventure you've been putting off: tell us about your plans.