Category - Did You Know

10
Jun

Amazing Dubai

Emirates airlines launched new daily direct service from Seattle to Dubai on March 01 so I took advantage of the 14 hour & 50 minute non-stop flight.   The flight departed at 5:30PM so I had plenty of time to drive the 2 ½ hour route from Vancouver the day of departure. There are plenty of […]

25
May

Northern Europe Cruise Chronicle aboard the Silver Whisper one of SilverSeas finest ships

  It’s often referred to as a marathon, the lead up to a far away cruise holiday.  The preparation, the packing, the rush to the airport,  an overnight flight to Europe followed by the necessary transfers to get you to your starting point. WHEW, it is a whirlwind experience, once you arrive on board your […]

1
Sep

Book Now or Wait (until it is too late)

We came across this fantastic video that provides a great perspective on how our clients should approach their Winter Vacations for 2012. We understand that you want to get the best price possible, however waiting until you think the price is going to drop is dangerous.  First, the price *could* go up.  It is not […]

23
Aug

Virtuoso Travel Mart – Las Vegas – Aug 13-18 2011

I have just returned from an amazing, inspiring and informative travel conference! This annual event brings together the best of the best in travel; close to 1700 speakers, hotels, cruiselines, tour operators, destination and tourism representatives along with almost 1700 travel agents. We spent long days meeting with, and learning about, the people who represent […]

13
Aug

Jodi Fox wins Virtuoso VAST AWARD for 2011 top sales!

Congratulations to Jodi Fox of our Vision 2000 Calgary office was announced the 2011 winner for TOP SALES for VAST – Virtuoso Adventure and Specialty Travel. THere are over 25 participating adventure suppliers and over 500 advisors signed up for the Vast Advisor Program

7
Aug

If Travelling over Christmas or New Year’s Book Early!

Just recently I have been working on a quote for 5 Adults (all singles) for a hotel in Sydney Australia over New Year’s, I believe this has been one of the most challenging things I have done to date. We are still 6 months away but trying to find suitable accommodations has been difficult. However […]