Hit the Green to Win at the TC Open
By Tyrone Lingley, Director of Sales
About 170 yards was all that stood between someone and a chance to stay at the world’s finest hotels and resorts. Some opted for a five iron, some a six, but in the end we heard “fore!” more than we entered contestants.
The Discovery Club was proud to sponsor the fourth hole at this year’s Times Colonist Open Pro Am at Uplands Golf Club in Victoria BC. (more…)
Trim Castle, Ireland
I know I should probably be reserving this post for sometime closer to St. Patrick’s Day, but in honor of one of my oldest friends coming back to Victoria for a visit after being in Ireland for the past 2 ½ years, I just had to write it now! He chose to follow his heart and move there, while his girlfriend waits to be able to move to Canada permanently. Over the past 2 ½ years I’ve seen his photos, received his email updates and gotten a pretty good idea of what life in Ireland is like. From what I’ve seen and heard it seems like a beautiful country with a ton of heritage. That, in combination with having a free tour guide when I go there, is why it has made my Travel Dreams list. (more…)
By Therese Eley, Director of Member Services
Around 300 years ago, taking a Grand Tour of Europe became a veritable rite of passage for the elite. It was considered a standard part of an aristocratic education; before one was considered ready to settle down and take up the responsibilities and duties of one’s position, it was first advisable to travel Europe’s diverse cultures with the aim of broadening the mind. (more…)
By Brooklyn Greig, Director of Affiliates
Greetings from your new Director of Affiliates, Brooklyn Greig! That’s right folks, we’ve had a few changes around the office this month. Beverly Booth has moved into another position in our company and I have been offered her position as Director of Affiliates while continuing on as one of our Member Service Representatives.
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By Kyla Hewlett, Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Did you know that The Discovery Club has six different membership tiers to choose from?
Whether you’re researching the club, or already a member there are many options to choose from. This means that new members can get in now at an entry level membership and upgrade to a higher membership level down the road when the budget allows. It also means that current members can upgrade at anytime if they feel that their current membership isn’t giving them enough travel time. (more…)
By Kyla Hewlett, Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Little Qualicum Falls, Qualicum BC
This past weekend I went camping at Little Qualicum Falls in Qualicum, BC. It is a truly beautiful park that I would recommend everyone visit to see the amazing waterfalls. I thought a summer weekend would be a perfect time to get away and explore the outdoors a bit. Unfortunately for me…mother nature had other plans. As I lay awake at 3am, unable to sleep due to the sound of rain pounding down on my tent, I started dreaming about where I would rather be. Ok I’ll admit, at that point it was pretty much anywhere but there…but since I was cold and wet I started dreaming of somewhere hot and tropical.
Thanks to recent episodes of The Bachelorette (yes I’m a fan of the show…please don’t judge me!), my latest travel dream destination is Tahiti. I’ve always known that Tahiti was a beautiful place, and thought that one day I might go there. But since seeing it on the show its now a place I HAVE to go! So, as I lay in my tent cold, wet and miserable, (more…)
By Therese Eley, Director of Member Services
These days it seems there is an app for everything. Wondering what song is playing on the radio? There’s an app for that. Want to use your phone to process your client’s visa card on the spot? There’s an app for that. We’ve all seen the ads… Well, soon there will be an app devised specifically for travelers. (more…)
By Therese Eley, Director of Member Services
I’m a lucky lady… My “job” involves spending a fair amount of time researching the most amazing travel destinations on the planet. Our philosophy is: our Members deserve nothing but the best this world has to offer – so my colleague, Brooklyn, and I scour the world (and the web) for those spectacular hotels and resorts that match this lofty standard.
by Brooklyn Greig, Member Service Representative
72% of people get stressed out planning their vacation. Does it stress you out? Let us help!
The Times Colonist posted an article about fellow Canadians and how they experience “travel planning stress.” The most interesting part (I found) is that people earning more than $50,000 a year, responded with a strong 75% that get stressed out where as people making less, it was 69%.
Member Comments: Our Accountant’s Experience in Europe
Our accountant, Carol, and her daughters, Geneva and Genessa, in front of Buckingham Palace on their recent trip to Europe.
Last month, our accountant Carol, was traveling Europe with two of her daughters and she got to experience what it’s like to travel as a Discovery Club member:
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