For my business networking breakfast this morning, I was asked to speak to “why use a travel advisor”…. a topic that’s near and dear to my heart. And the first thing I tell all my new clients (especially those who are social media junkies, and who are used to booking their own travel on the internet) […]
Only a spider trusts the web, trust your travel advisor instead! Read More »
Remember… before there was “on demand” and “netflicks,” you’d sometimes drive to your local video store to rent a movie on a Friday night? How about if the weather was bad? How about if it was really storming out, the roads were treacherous, white outs were blowing across your car windows, and the kids were in the backseat
Like Renting Movies in Snow Storm… Last Minute Travel Deals Read More »
One of the really cool things of being affiliated with Vision 2000 is that I have access to so many really cool groups, suppliers, and organizations for my clients. And few are cooler than the Women’s Travel Connection – a group of Vision 2000 colleagues who run escorted tours for women only. Are you interested
Paris? New York? Spain? Vietnam? – V2K does escorted Women's Travel Read More »
Had a blast this morning seeing producer Erin Lannan, and meeting co-hosts TL Rader and Neil Hedley of Rogers’ channel 22. It was so much fun to talk travel – Disney, Disney Cruise Line, Anguilla, and more. And, of course, got to plug Vision 2000, and our support of the Royal Ottawa Hospital Gala on
My Segment on Rogers' "Daytime Ottawa" Read More »
Hi – my turn to guest blog this week. I wrote a guest blog on Heather Burke’s “Smart Spaces” blog. Heather asked me “to guest post … on the topic of why entrepreneurs should take the time to go away and just relax .” What do you think? (Check out Heather for all of your
Guest blog – my turn – on Heather Burke's Smart Space Read More »
If you don’t already watch “This Hour has 22 Minutes,” start. Cathy Jones makes me homesick, and proud to be a Newfoundlander. Have a seat, and have a laugh. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQXQbszgwYc]
New take on Airport Security with Mrs. Enid of 22 Minutes Read More »
I love to travel. I love to arrange extraordinary travel experiences for my clients. And I love to be inspired by travel. Here are some favourite quotes about travel. “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only
Does Travel Inspire You? Read More »
Ever see the TICO logo? See the commercials on TV or print or socmed? Do you know that TICO is the Travel Industry Council of Ontario, and the watchdog is safeguarding your money? “Before you book, have a look” – only book your travel with a TICO regulated travel agency. (And, of course, my agency, Vision
TICO Watchdog Safeguards You – "Before you book, have a look" Read More »
It’s guest blog Monday, and today I’m fortunate to have Leslie J. Kirk, a lawyer with Michael J. Farrell & Associate, write about the reasons you should have your family’s will in order before you take a vacay. Leslie is a member of my business networking group, and I know her to be an honest
Get a Will before Vacay- Guest post by Leslie J. Kirk Read More »
With the US thanksgiving holiday, increased security measures at US airports got a lot of attention, and criticism from passengers. Facebook has a swell of activity from US passengers with its “national opt out” day, and news stories have covered everything from John Tyner’s “don’t touch my junk” to SNL’s parody skit about TSA’s “it’s our
Airport Security – Humour & Outrage in the Pat Downs Read More »
