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Rather than choose your
vacation destination from a brochure, let our staff tell you about their own trips.
They'll tell you how they chose their destination and give you personal recommendations
and hints about how to have the same great time they had on their vacation.
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| Lori Schwartz |
Lori is married and the mother of two children
under 9 years old. Her travel recommendation is Mexico, particularly
Ixtapa. |
| What was the
attraction? |
"When my husband and I got married, we went to Cancun
for our honeymoon. I was really taken by the culture in Mexico, the beauty of the land,
water and hospitality. So now I am studying that region and I went to Ixtapa last year and
enjoyed that destination even more." |
| What would you
recommend to the traveler who takes the same trip? |
"We stayed at the Presidente Intercontinental (all
inclusive). They catered to our every need with smiles on their faces. With 4 restaurants,
every night you got to choose from different delicacies; Italian, Gourmet, Seafood
(catch-of-the-day or buffet). The children's club was wonderful for the children. They
kept them busy and even had baby turtles to send out to ocean at certain times of the
year." |
| Any special
advice for someone who wants to take the same trip? |
"Take plenty of sunscreen and be ready to bargain at the
marketplace. You can find some really great deals!" |
| Do you have
any special memories of the trip? |
"My family and I arrived in
Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa and fell in love with the unspoiled beauty of the mountains and the
bubbly personalities of the people. I'll never forget the city tour we took with an Apple
representative who told us the history of this beautiful tourist destination. Ixtapa was
especially made for the traveler and the city name means 'white place' for its
beauty." |
| Holly Rae
Vocal |
Holly recently toured Europe by train. "I
enjoy 'training' it through Europe, exploring history and culture while going it on my
own." |
| What was the
attraction? |
"I attended L Universite de Cala in
Normandy. I've a great love of France, Europe and it's diverse cultures, histories and
languages. |
| What would you
recommend to the traveler who takes the same trip? |
"Car rental companies are situated at train
stations much like we have them at our airports. But make sure you get there during the
day. They don't have the same hours as our American rental services." |
| Any special
advice for someone who wants to take the same trip? |
"Europe is chock-full of cultures,
languages, climates and landscapes. It is ideal for the person who would like to be
fascinated, taken aback, or get in touch with oneself. Although there are certainly spots
for good 'ol hedonism (St. Tropez, etc.), Europe has so much more to offer. A trip here
should be planned carefully if going it alone like I usually do. Guided tours put together
by GLOBUS and Cosmos tour companies take the worry out of planning. I recommend them
highly for the person who is perhaps apprehensive about going out alone or for someone who
has never been to Europe before. They're comprehensive tours that touch on all the major
historic sites and tourists meccas. If you do
"go it alone", don't be afraid to rent a car and drive. Some of the most
interesting restaurants, historic and out of the way places can only be found and
appreciated by exploring independently and on your own schedule. |
| Do you have
any special memories of the trip? |
"I'll never forget when my French father
(the family I stayed with while going to school) cried when I presented him with a jar of
Skippy. He said he hadn't had peanut butter since WWII when an American soldier shared
some with him during the D-Day invasion. |
| Danielle June Fletcher |
Danielle is a single woman who looks for a place
to have a great party and all around great time. Danielle chose to take a friend and pack
her bags for Jamaica. |
| What was the
attraction? |
"I wanted a place to get away from it all,
relax in a beautiful place, and dance and party at night. Jamaicans are renowned for
knowing how to have a good time!" |
| Any special
advice for someone who wants to take the same trip? |
Danielle recommends going with an all-inclusive
plan if you like to party. She says "If you stay in familiar places, and at the
resorts, and exercise caution — there's NO PROBLEM MON!" |
| Do you have
any special memories of the trip? |
"From basking in the sun on the beautiful
beaches, jet skiing, parasailing, climbing Dunn's River Falls, and bargaining with the
natives at the Straw markets by day... to celebrating and dancing the night away the
discos; it was the time of my life!" |
| Debby Wilson |
Debbie is single and she recommends Disney World
— a place for all ages and types (singles, families, etc.) |
| What was the
attraction? |
"The extreme happiness and peace I felt
when enjoying the parks. This truly is the happiest place on earth. They have shows,
rides, parades and Mickey Mouse. What more could you ask for in a trip?" |
| What would you
recommend to the traveler who takes the same trip? |
"I would stay on Disney property for the
convenience and time involved. For a little more money, you have everything at your finger
tips. Do it! Book ahead. Disney is very popular, but it is a vacation of a lifetime with
memories to last forever. Go with an open mind, because there are lines, but you can pick
different times to do different things. It is all a matter of planning!" |
