Did you know about the contest Flight Centre hosted over the last 6 months called Best Travel Job Ever? There were a lot of prizes on the line; in fact there was over $50,000 in prizes won by 8 people. Fiona, Sonja, Tim, Sam, Mike, and Jason went on blogging adventures to exotic destinations such as Asia, Europe, and South America. Well imagine our surprise and delight when we found this video of Alicia, from Toronto Travel Tribe and winner of the #BTJE California Blogging Adventure, and Mike, BTJE Grand Prize Winner, sitting down for a chat about BestTravelJobEver.com and the joys of travelling and adventure. Speaking of Mike, check out the updates he and Sam ...

August 17TH, 2010 - I Love Rewards, has named Flight Centre as a one of North America’s 50 Most Engaged Workplaces.™ This annual award recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation towards engaging their employees. "The organizations included in this year's I Love Rewards 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Award™ have created an environment where engaged employees truly are their greatest assets,” said Razor Suleman, CEO and Founder, I Love Rewards. “As a leading rewards and recognition solution provider helping companies engage its employees, it is an honor to award top employers who understand the importance of engaging their people. Congratulations to all this year’s winners, you are an inspiration to other businesses looking to foster engagement in their own organizations.” I Love Rewards’ 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Award™ panel of judges evaluated each applicant on how they measured up to other organizations based ...

FLIGHT CENTRE ANNOUNCES $10K DREAM VACATION WINNER Breast cancer survivor headed to Europe for first time VANCOUVER (August 3rd, 2010) – Flight Centre Canada is pleased to announce that Sharon Arsenault is the winner of its $10,000 Dream Vacation contest. Entry into the contest was open to any client who booked a trip with the Flight Centre between June 14th and June 30th, 2010. The winner receives $10,000 in travel vouchers to be used on any travel product offered by Flight Centre. Ms. Arsenault entered the contest at the urging of her travel consultant Ryan Milnewhen buying a ticket to Halifax at Flight Centre Oakville Place. When he asked where she might go if she won, she casually mentioned likely going back to Halifax. Milne laughed and suggested she might consider ...

A Dream is a wish your heart makes - Just ask Flight Centre’s biggest Disney fan, Alicia Bourne, whose rainbow came shining through when she stayed in The Cinderella Suite at the Walt Disney World castle in Orlando, Florida. Treated like royalty, she takes us on a journey throughout the Magic Kingdom and beyond. From glass slippers, to pumpkins and carriages, this castle has it all! Before the clock strikes midnight and the magic wears off, let’s turn it over to Alicia for all things Disney! A dream came true last summer for my family and I, one that we will never forget. It was the experience of a lifetime! We had the honor of staying in The Cinderella Suite in the Walt Disney World castle for a night. Coming from a ...

Flight Centre has teamed up with our friends at the World Wheelchair Rugby Championships to win a trip to Vancouver, BC this September for the 2010WWRC finals! The hunt is on for the Ultimate Wheelchair Rugby Super Fan. Are you it? How do you enter to win? It’s as easy as 1-2-3! Each week there will be a challenge unlocked on Facebook and all you have to do is 1) submit your photo, 2) promote to your friends and 3) get them to Like and comment on your photo. The more Likes and comments you get the better your chances of winning! What’s the first challenge you ask? Good question! We want you to create a SUPER FAN COSTUME to prove that you are the ultimate wheelchair rugby super fan. For all the details on how to enter to win, prizes, and contest rules check ...

Flight Centre’s Marya Shaharyar travels to breathtaking Hawaii to explore the beauty and meaning behind this Polynesian culture. Marya offers vacation tips on where to shop, bargain, sightsee and stay on the island of Oahu. From beaches and surfing to picking your own oyster, Marya says Aloha! from Hawaii... In Hawaii, the term ‘Aloha’ is used and substituted in many ways. It can mean Hello, Goodbye or even love. However, the true meaning of the word is ‘Breath of Life’. This certainly holds true when you visit Honolulu! The fresh, floral air energizes you and the tranquil waters revitalize you. The breathtaking, all natural beauty breathes new life into you. Honolulu, being the state capital and the most metropolitan area, caters to all types of travelers. If you like city life and shopping head over to Waikiki, the most vibrant ...