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10 reasons why You Don't Need our services......
1) YOU like considering 63,875,077 links when googling Cruise to Alaska. Let our experienced Insider Staff narrow down your search and recommend exactly what you are looking for. 2) YOU know how to find a hotel room, cruise cabin or... Read more →
Retro Road Trips
Classic Americana is my pick for new hot trend in travel. A themed trip through the past is the perfect way to take your mind off whatever is presently bothering you. Retro retreats, classic road trips, and theme hotels create... Read more →
Insider's Tips on fixing your derailed trip
You have no doubt heard of unfortunate experiences some people have with online travel sellers. Here is one example of how booking a trip online can end up costing do-it-yourself vacation planners money, headaches and even the trip. (Thank you... Read more →
"Let’s Make a Deal !"
DON’T WAIT to take advantage of the amazing sales available, in all areas of travel. The deals will come to an abrupt end as soon as the economy gains sustained upward momentum. It is just killing the travel industry to... Read more →
Hot Air
Once a year I feel compelled to have a public rant about all the frustrations associated with flying. The other million rants are private ones with clients and friends. We are all expressing our confusion, lack of understanding and sheer... Read more →
Travel in Uncertain Times
We’ve got pirates threatening the oceans, drug lords the land and a virus spreading to every continent. The price of a vacation has now risen-despite the dropping cost. Are we safe to travel this summer or should we just take... Read more →
I just returned from the annual Travel Convention in Las Vegas where the CEOs from all markets of the industry addressed the current economical conditions. This column reflects some of what we discussed. Jo “May you live in interesting times”... Read more →
Home for the Holidays??
Holidays are family gathering times. If you are the Host, a lot of thought, money, and stress goes into feeding and entertaining your multi generational families. How to keep the kids and the grandparents occupied, day after day. The kids... Read more →
Are current economic conditions affecting the Travel Industry?
It Depends on who is answering that question. Hard-er times have not been with us for very long. Relatively speaking. Most people have financial reserves to carry them for the short term. Travel is not an extravagance for people who... Read more →
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