How and Where To Read The Compass Magazine

Everything you need to know about VAX VacationAccess' quarterly print publication.

Jenna Buege Published December 17, 2025

Did you know VAX VacationAccess has a quarterly print publication featuring content written specifically for travel pros? In line with the brand’s goal of enabling travel advisors to succeed, The Compass magazine is a valuable tool for growing your business, getting familiar with your peers and finding inspiration for your clients. The perfect balance of fun and professional, at 92 pages, each issue is jam-packed with worthwhile insights you won’t want to miss. Want to dive into the latest edition? Here’s how and where you can read The Compass magazine.

Visit ‘The Compass Magazine’ Landing Page

Did you know you can read The Compass magazine online? That’s right, you can page through entire issues of the beloved publication when you head to the main VAX navigation menu, hover over “The Compass” and select “The Compass Magazine” from the dropdown options. From here, you’ll be taken to The Compass magazine landing page where you’ll find a handful of featured stories from the most current edition alongside a link to the full digital version of the issue. Similarly, if you’re hoping to read a previous version of the magazine in full, you’re in luck as you can scroll to the bottom of The Compass magazine landing page to browse older editions from the current calendar year. If you don’t see the issue you’re looking for, reach out to VAX for help finding the relevant digital link.

The Compass magazine landing page on VAX VacationAccess

Visit The Compass on VAX

Another place you can read and share features from The Compass magazine is The Compass on VAX, the online editorial resource for travel advisors powered by VAX VacationAccess. To do so, go to VAX’s main navigation menu and hover over “The Compass.” Next, click “The Compass on VAX” to be taken to The Compass on VAX’s homepage where you can utilize The Compass Search functionality to browse magazine articles when you type in the key phrase “The Compass magazine.” To search by most recent, be sure to change the “Sort By” option in the search functionality to “Latest Articles.”

The Compass Search functionality on The Compass on VAX

Pick Up a Copy at Industry Events

If you’re on the hunt for a physical copy of The Compass magazine and attending an industry event where VAX is an exhibitor, you’re in luck as the team always travels with a few boxes of the most recent issues in tow. Visit the VAX booth to say “hi,” and pick up a copy or two of the latest editions to bring back home — they make for great reading material on the plane if we do say so ourselves.

Want to see your face smiling back in the pages of The Compass magazine? VAX’s editorial team loves featuring industry voices, especially in the magazine’s recurring departments “Conversations” and “Breakout Session” where we turn to travel pros to answer our most burning questions each quarter. If you’re interested in being included, leave your contact info with a VAX team member at any industry event and they’ll be sure to share it with the right people.

About the Author

Jenna Buege is a Milwaukee-based writer and editor who loves exploring the great outdoors, spending time with her two black cats and jetting off on exciting, sometimes strange, adventures. She joined the VAX VacationAccess team in 2018 and takes pride in being a reliable source for travel advisors as they navigate an ever-changing industry. Her favorite destination so far is Iceland, although Alaska and Germany are close seconds, and she’s always adding new places to her ever-growing travel wish list.