CHANGES COMING FOR VISAS TO TURKEY

Here is the official announcement. Travellers will no longer be able to obtain visa on arrival to Turkey. Changes are coming for travellers looking to obtain a visa to Turkey. Currently, a Turkish visa can be obtained on arrival, from the Turkish embassy, or through the e-Visa Application system. However, of these options, a visa on arrival will no longer be available as of Apr. 10, 2014. According to a report on WorldBulletin.net, Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Omer Celik made the decision so that the use of the e-visa, which became available in April 2013, would be more widespread. The e-visa process is quick and simple, the fee is US$60. Passports must be valid for six months by the time travellers enter Turkey

STYLE AT YWG - WINNIPEG AIRPORT

Winnipeg international airport has been named one of the 10 most-stylish airports in the word by Fodor's Travel, a New York-based publisher of international guidebooks. The $585-million James Armstrong Richardson International airport recently celebrated its second birthday. Erica Duecy of Fodor's says she was fascinated how the architects played off the prairie landscape in designing the airport.The highlight is the more than 50 skylights looking down on the arrivals area. Stanis Smith, executive vice-president of Stantec, which worked with Pelli Clark Pelli Architects on the design, says the idea behind the constellation of skylights was to create a galaxy-like feel and represent the night sky in an abstract way. He says he's delighted at being recognized along with some of the most famous airports in the world, including San Francisco International

Turkey Visa requirements changed

In the past Canadians could pay for and obtain their Turkey entry Visa at any point of entry in Turkey.  As of April 10th you will have to obtain your Electronic Visa online prior to your departure.  Most airlines already require the Electronic Visa prior to boarding so it is best to get it online before you go to the airport or you could be denied boarding.   The process is very quick and simple and you could get your Visa within a few minutes.  For more information go to Turkey Visa