Category - Did You Know

13
Jul

Active Destination Spotlight: Peru

Peru is at the top of a lot of people’s bucket lists and it’s no surprise: from lush jungles and outdoor markets brimming with colour – not to mention the legendary Incan ruins at Machu Picchu, it’s a country that ticks a lot of boxes. And even though it’s “exotic”, there’s little jet lag for […]

1
Jun

Vision Travel Foundation Supports Nepal Relief Efforts

TORONTO, May 27, 2015 – Following the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal, Vision Travel, Canada’s largest independently-owned travel management company, is working with the Canadian Medical Assistance Team (CMAT), to bring health care professionals from various parts of Canada to the centre of the relief efforts in Kathmandu. Through Vision Travel Foundation, the company’s not-for-profit […]

13
May

Express rail service between downtown Toronto and the airport

Starting June 6, trains from the new union Pearson Express line will commute Pearson airport to downtown Toronto every 15 minutes. The 25 minutes ride has only two brief stops at the Bloor and Weston GO Stations and will let you enjoy 25 traffic-free minutes on the Union Pearson Express. For more details, click here.

23
Apr

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Horse Rehabilitation Program

Unrelenting drought and economic recession have resulted in thousands of horses being abandoned by struggling ranchers and farmers. At least 170,000 horses, possibly more, are on their own in states such as New Mexico. With parched lands and withering fields, thousands of horses are being left to fend for themselves. Due to the drought, sky […]

27
Mar

S.S. Maria Theresa

Recently Vision Travel Executive Vice President Stephanie Anevich was honoured to attend the christening of Uniworld Rivers Cruises newest ship, the S.S. Maria Theresa.                 The ship was christened by Godmother, Princess Anita von Hohenberg, during an elegant ceremony in Amsterdam. Princess Anita, a direct descendent of Maria […]

5
Mar

Bike and Barge

Bike and Barge…in France Here’s a great big myth-of-the-week:  that cycling holidays are for the Lance Armstrong types who want to sleep and eat on their bikes.  How does a week of leisurely cycling on quiet roads in the heart of France’s scenic Loire Valley sound? Even better, your accommodation will travel with you. That’s […]