Category - Did You Know

13
May

Active Holidays Destination Spotlight: Vietnam

  High on a lot of Canadians’ bucket lists, Vietnam is admittedly far from Canada – but far above your expectations. An amazing destination for culture, climate, food, history and shopping, it’s a tropical paradise tucked into Southeast Asia. And don’t forget value! Dining is exceptionally affordable, with a large bowl of the country’s signature […]

4
May

Traveller Safety – Taking a Personal Stake

By definition, Duty of Care refers to an organization’s responsibility to their travelling employees. Companies need to know where their travellers are and, in the event of an emergency, be able to communicate with and provide assistance to them immediately. However, above and beyond a company’s obligations, travellers themselves must also take responsibility for their […]

24
Mar

Virtuoso Voyages

As members of Virtuoso, we have access to many exclusive offers, perks and programs. Virtuoso Voyages is one of these special programs. The benefits of cruising with Virtuoso Voyages include: • Dedicated Onboard Hosts: The hosts are focused on ensuring you enjoy your cruise; they’re available throughout the journey to answer any questions you may have […]

26
Jan

Zika Virus: What You Need To Know

The Zika Virus has been at the forefront of the media recently. This virus, which is spread through mosquito bites, has recently been confirmed in travel-related cases originating in some Caribbean, Central America and South America countries. Vision Travel recommends any travellers who are pregnant, or planning a pregnancy, educate themselves about the risks of the Zika […]

15
Jan

Your Boarding Pass & Your Security

Amidst growing concern for keeping your personal information secure, Vision Travel Solutions would like to remind you of a few key steps you can take to protect your privacy while travelling. As USA Today recently reported, hackers can use software to obtain personal information about travellers via their boarding pass. To keep your information safe and secure, we recommend […]

15
Jan

Top 7 Active Photography Tips

  1) Ask for permission when photographing locals close up Even if you don’t speak the language it is easy to ask permission to take a photograph – just point at your camera and then gesture politely towards your prospective subject! If they say ‘no’ then smile, thank them anyway, and move on. If they […]