Category - Travel Tips

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 […]

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

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 […]

29
Oct

Canadian Resident Promotions

Deals just for Canadians The loonie? Ugh. Since the heady days of 2011 when our dollar was actually stronger than the US, we’ve seen it take a nosedive to where it’s now settled in the 75¢ area. What’s a poor Canadian traveller to do? Fear not: we’ve collected an array of tempting cruise offers just […]

9
Sep

Active Destination Spotlight: Costa Rica

When you work in the active travel sector, you get pretty used to bandying about pretty exotic destinations and chatting casually about Borneo or Antarctica. But what about the traveller who’s a first-time active traveller? One who’s maybe travelling with kids, or who doesn’t want a long flight? Then we have the answer for you! […]

19
Feb

2 Minutes with Ian Race, VP Sales & Account Management at Vision Travel

How much do you travel each year? About 15 to 20 trips a year, mainly within North America. Where was your ever first flight? To Frobisher Bay – now Iqaluit – in the Northwest Territories.  I eventually went on to live & work there for about six months. Aisle or window?  Window: more to see, […]