Sheila Gallant-Halloran arranged a family reunion trip for me with three of my family members – a very special celebration of my 70th birthday. We took the train from Ottawa to Toronto (with a stop in Niagara Falls), and then continued on to western Canada (in a sleeper car). before picking up the Rocky Mountaineer […]
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Today, I’m thrilled to have my client, Jennifer Robbins, guest blog about her family’s recent vacation at Walt Disney World in Orlando; and what they thought of the new RIFD Magic Bands, and “My Disney Experience.”
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I came across this blog post http://rtumasonyte.blogspot.ca/2012/07/aldo-gucci-says.html with the words of Aldo Gucci. One can’t argue much with the sentiment. I’ve read the fuller quote by Gucci as well. The Bitterness of Poor Quality is Remembered Long After the Sweetness of Low Price has Faded from Memory.” Gucci might not have been a travel advisor, but he
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According to a recent study http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/Rising-Canadian-Vacation-Deprivation-Condition-Leading-Vacation-Envy-Expediaca-856167.htm Canadians are facing rising rates of vacation deprivation. 29% are not taking all of their holidays. 33 % say they are vacation deprived. 42 % admit to feeling vacation envy at some point 48 % feel that technological advances have made it more difficult to get away from work That’s
33% Canadians Vacation Deprived. Rx? Call Me! Read More »
I love Newfoundland. Besides it being my home province (I just happen to sleep and pay taxes in Ottawa), the fantastic province is also home to 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/labrador-town-of-red-bay-gets-world-heritage-site-status-1.1398201 I can organize a trip for you (think of it being an insider’s tour) and we can do it completely bespoke –
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There is a lot of interest in Canada’s north these days. Adventure travel is on the rise. Vision 2000 has blocked some group space with Adventure Canada. What would you choose? An Arctic Safari – or – an Arctic cruise? Call me for more details! Sheila Gallant-Halloran sheila.gh@vision2000.ca 613-837-0699
Tough Choice: Arctic Safari or Arctic Cruise with Adventure Canada Read More »
Ever want to go to the Galapagos? Ever want a bucket list trip with a bucket list company like Lindblad Expeditions? How much better a bucket list trip would it be if Robert Bateman was joining the trip? Ask me for details. This is a Vision 2000 exclusive group with Robert Bateman. Donations will also
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There was some exciting news from an annual conference I attended with my host agency on October 25th in Toronto. First of all, my host agency has re-branded themselves. They’ve dropped the “2000” from the name, and the former “Vision 2000 Travel Group” will now be called “Vision Travel Solutions.” Here is the new logo.
Power of Vision – a New Name & an Award for Me Read More »
At a recent Vision 2000 conference, I had the opportunity to interview Dale Pusching of the Anguilla Tourism Board, as well as Dave Lyon of CuisinArt Resort, and Eva Chan of Cap Juluca. Have a watch. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFIo_EwQql8 And call me if you like to visit this gem in the Caribbean. Anguilla is truly a special
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On October 28th, my colleagues Pat Rochon, Janet Lavern, Denise Gushue and I hosted a travel talk on “walking and wine”tours at the Foolish Chicken in Ottawa. It was our second such show. And it was great. Folks got to sample wine while we chatted about terrific “walking and wine” tours throughout France, Italy, Spain,
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