Sharon Assis took the long way into the travel world, beginning with Canada’s first cross-country wine club, The Opimian Society. What started as organizing local wine events grew into escorting and designing tours for groups of 40, and eventually into a full career in custom travel. With her sister Sandy, Sharon co-founded Boutique Escapes and has since devoted herself to planning unique itineraries for clients across the globe. From Europe to South America, Sharon’s expertise blends history, culture, and cuisine, helping clients discover the magic of travel without missing the details that make it unforgettable.
Sharon Assis | Boutique Escapes
As a Tour Operator and custom itinerary designer at Boutique Escapes, Sharon builds travel packages from the ground up, handling everything from transfers and tours to boutique hotels and private guides. Her favourite part of the process is crafting proposals, which she describes as exhilarating — an opportunity to walk the streets of a destination in her mind, tasting the gelato or croissants, and weaving those moments into a client’s itinerary. Sharon also brings her language fluency in Portuguese and Spanish to her work, making her a trusted resource for clients travelling through Europe and South America. Clients appreciate her 24/7 accessibility, whether it’s a WhatsApp message or a late-night call, and know they can always rely on her calm, knowledgeable support.
