I have never attended a travel show and never really had any reason to do so since I do most of my travel research online and most of my trips in the past years have been planned around LL auctions that I have won.

The Philadelphia Inquirer sent me 2 free tickets, so the hubby & I decided to go and she who, what, and where was represented.

They did have some interesting speakers:
Arthur Frommer at 82 is still going strong - he spoke on when to splurge and ...

Just returned from the Inn at Perry Cabin. This is an Orient Express Hotel located on the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland. We chose the property mainly because it is pet-friendly. We used an LL package that included a food credit and spacious room. The planning process for the trip was spot on. I worked with the room Manager, David Merryman. He understood our needs; quiet location, first floor location, and terrace. He chose a room for us. WOW!! Beautiful location on the river. Every ...

Tags: pet friendly, st. michael's md

Categories

Uncategorized

I returned from Chile last week and the highlight of my trip was four wonderful days in San Pedro de Atacama. I flew to Chile with my wife to visit our daughter who is studying in Valparaiso. After two weeks in Santiago, Valparaiso and Mendoza, Argentina, we parted company. My daughter took a bus back from Santiago to Valparaiso, my wife boarded a plane to return to the states, and I got on an overnight bus heading north. After stopping for a day in Chanaral in order to visit Pan de Azucar National ...

Many travel articles mention the fact that one of the most exciting aspects of travel is the planning of the trip itself and I could not agree more.

I like the planning portion of travel and find it presents many opportunities for daydreaming and creating a mental vsion of the upcoming event. The decision on where to go, the research on the chosen place, the preparations, telling your friends, the shopping, and the daydreaming all add to the excitement and anticipation of finally ...

More program-promoting products of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month that’ll leave you tickled pink:

Happy First "Survivor Chick" Tee (www.happyfirst.com) - $34
Founded by cancer survivor Debbie Vinyard, this shirt and line overall is designed to encourage cancer victims, survivors, and really everyone to enjoy each moment, keep a positive attitude, and start each day being “Happy First” and then making it last. The 100% ringspun cotton jersey Survivor Chick ...