One of the biggest tasks any small business owner has to do is clearly define and explain the product or service they sell. They also have to convince customers what makes them better or different from anybody else. Some people think I sell Disney. Some people think I …
My Rail Travel Experience
I decided to do this series about rail travel, but I honestly have very little (or no) rail travel experience. I have ridden the train at the Magic Kingdom and helped my son get a Boy Scout railroad merit badge. My wife and I also dined on …
When Should I Start Booking Travel Again
If you are wondering if it will ever be safe to travel again, the answer is yes. Once a cure or treatment for Covid-19 is found, travel can and should be similar to what it was before. It will likely be different with the addition of …
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Well, we are starting to hear news that they are beginning to open the country. The national plan is a three-phase approach and the travel and entertainment industries will likely open in the third phase. How long that will be is anybody’s guess. Here are my thoughts …
Alaska Cruise Tour Season Cancelled
So, I was looking forward to taking a group of guests on a Princess Alaska Cruise in June. The cruise was officially cancelled this past week, as was expected. What was even sadder is that Princess had to cancel their entire 2020 cruise tour season (May-September). Princess has …
Refund or Future Travel Credit
I stated a couple weeks ago in my newsletter that three of my planned trips had cancelled but I still had two more trips planned. Well, …those got cancelled too. So, I have no travel plans at all at this time. But I have learned through this …
The New Normal
Many people, as well as myself, have said there will be a new normal after this Coronavirus pandemic ends. And yes, I do believe it will end. So, what will that new normal be? I think it will be whatever you make of it. Whatever that may be for …
Change of Travel Plans
So, a couple weeks ago, I wrote about how I was excited about my upcoming travels. Well, my school travel groups have been cancelled, so I won’t be seeing New York City and Washington DC. I was really looking forward to those trips and all the fascinating …
Life in the Real World
I have been working from home for the past 2 years, so having to stay home because of the Corona Virus is not that big of a difference for me. But I do miss my weekly networking meetings where I get a chance to interact and …
Take a Deep Breath
Well, here I am about 2 years into my new career as a travel advisor and the industry is hit with an unprecedented situation with the Corona Virus. I have absolutely loved my new job, control of my own schedule and relatively stress-free work environment. Until now. I …