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You may have learned in a financial section of your news feed that a leading group of investors acquired Direct Travel Inc., corporate travel management company, founded in 2011, with more than $300 million in annual revenue and 1,800 employees. (I am not an employee, as I am an Independent Contractor) The group of investors is being led by Steve Singh....

Just an FYI You may have learned in a financial section of your news feed that a leading group of investors acquired Direct Travel Inc., corporate travel management company, founded in 2011, with more than $30…

The tongue has about 10,000 taste buds. The taste buds are linked to the brain by nerve fibers. Food particles are detected by the taste buds, which send nerve signals to the brain. Now you know. Would you like an authentic experience in Europe? Or anywhere through taste and tradition, small groups can offer just that! There are several small group tour operators will savor every morsel: …...

Taste Buds The tongue has about 10,000 taste buds. The taste buds are linked to the brain by nerve fibers. Food particles are detected by the taste buds, which send nerve signals to the brain.  Now you k…

Many of you may know I have often traveled by myself over the past 40 years. As a result, the stories and encounter I have had, enriched my life to no end. Yes, on occasion I may feel “nobody loves me and I need to travel by myself”. That is most common on the first night, then I get into the groove of myself and I love the following days....

Traveling by yourself.. and liking it Many of you may know I have often traveled by myself over the past 40 years. As a result, the stories and encounter I have had, enriched my life to no end. Yes, on occasion I may feel “no…

In small ways the travel industry is beginning to soften from the post pandemic surge. A few companies have gone out of business. One in particular that is a bit concerning is GOGO Vacations closed. A domestic cruise company has closed also. Back in the early 90’s there were deep cuts in the industry. I do not expect this to happen again, but we all need to be prepared....

A great deal is happening in the travel industry In small ways the travel industry is beginning to soften from the post pandemic surge. A few companies have gone out of business. One in particular that is a bit concerning is GOGO Vacati…

If you are thinking of new places to go. To tickle your brain, here are a few thoughts for you. Of course, Italy and France are top on my lists. These are wonderful places beyond the usual. I have helped clients travel to all of these destinations. So you know, I do do more than Europe! How may I help you?...

Oh the Places you can go If you are thinking of new places to go. To tickle your brain, here are a few thoughts for you. Of course, Italy and France are top on my lists. These are wonderful places beyond the usua…

TRAVEL MAKES YOU REALIZE THAT NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU KNOW THERE IS ALWAYS MORE TO LEARN Last minute plans What you may call last minute and what I call last minute may be very different. Wednesday morning I had an email from a woman wanting to go away this coming weekend. Middle of February around the school vacations needs to be planned 6 months at least in advance....

Odds and Ends and last minute plans TRAVEL MAKES YOU REALIZE THAT NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU KNOW THERE IS ALWAYS MORE TO LEARN  Last minute plans What you may call last minute and what I call last minute may be very different. …

Do you need some inspiration to plan you next adventure? There are many ways to explore this wonderful earth we call home. If you do not like to travel without a guide, there are small groups with a maximum of 18 people. Very popular these days is the Iberian Peninsula. East meets West and past meets present: Spain and Portugal offer a heady mix of treasures, from Arabic palaces and Roman temples to Catholic cathedrals and Jewish synagogues....

Inspiration Do you need some inspiration to plan you next adventure?  There are many ways to explore this wonderful earth we call home.  If you do not like to travel without a guide, there …

I hope your New Year is off to a great start. I am seeing a great deal of travel activity. Back in the 90’s I would go visit my mother in a nursing home. She would ask me ‘Where did I go today?’ .. As where did my clients want to go. Because she knew I go with you in my mind....

Going many places I hope your New Year is off to a great start. I am seeing a great deal of travel activity.  Back in the 90’s I would go visit my mother in a nursing home. She would ask me ‘Where did…

New Moments, New Adventures, New Memories, New Challenges and a New Me. Do you have your next vacation planned? I am working on mine. What is in store for you? Looking for inspiration for your 2024 travels? Check out my webpage www.alwaysharriet.com then click on ‘follow my blog’ and explore the Virtuoso magazine. There is so much out there for you....

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Happy New Year New Moments, New Adventures, New Memories, New Challenges and a New Me. Do you have your next vacation planned? I am working on mine. What is in store for you? Looking for inspiration for…

Happy Festive Holidays to you and yours.

Happy Festive Holidays to you and yours. The world in many places may be on fire or tension is very high. For me, the best way to soothe the troubles are to meet people. Learn how they live, eat, worship and smile. To do so you need to go…

“It’ll be fine!” I hear this a lot! ‘I don’t think any sentiment in history has cause more damage than “It’ll be fine”.’ (a quote from FMinus cartoon in the Sunday paper!) I’ll be fine and do it myself. Then I get the call, can you help me? It is so frustrating ‘cause I could have helped if I had made the reservations....

It’ll be fine! “It’ll be fine!”  I hear this a lot!  ‘I don’t think any sentiment in history has cause more damage than “It’ll be fine”.’ (a quote from FMinus cartoon in the Sunday paper!…

To plan your winter holiday. Air space might be tight, but I can make it happen, with flexibility. February is one of the busiest times to travel. Whether to the Caribbean, Florida, Hawaii, or Europe and beyond, many want to escape their local winter weather. To where would you like to escape? I am not a big fan of the term “Black Friday”....

alwaysharriet.wordpress.com To plan your winter holiday.  Air space might be tight, but I can make it happen, with flexibility. February is one of the busiest times to travel. Whether to the Caribbean, Flo…