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A GRAND AND A GROUPON

2/23/2015

These days with the popular online discount companies, traveling has become so much more approachable. I really love Groupons www.groupons.com I’ve used them many times for various outings, from sushi dinners to two day road trip getaways, and have always had a great experience; so what’s the first thing I did?? Log on to Groupon Getaways!! Oh, be still my foolish heart!! Those panoramic vistas!! Those exotic destinations!! Punta Cana!! Dominican Republic!! Costa Rica!! Ireland!! Many under $1000.00? Are you kidding me?? Suddenly, the world is my oyster! OMG!! $799.00 for a 7 day trip to the Azores?? Including AIRFARE?? I want to go to the Azores!! Wait… where, exactly ARE the Azores? I go straight to the usual suspects: Google maps & Google images. Ooooh, Portugal… well… sort of. OK… this is all too much for me! I’ve got to reel it in & focus!

So, if you’re like me, and don’t know your number one destination off the top of your head (when asked the question: "Where do you want to go?" My answer is "EVERYWHERE!!") just ask yourself… Where have you always wanted to go? What type of culture or cuisine calls to you, are there customs, rituals, décor or clothing that has always spoken to you? Do you collect certain artifacts? Are you drawn to books or movies set in a certain time or place? Is it exploration of your familial heritage that beckons? Was there a poem or a painting you wanted to step into as a child? These are your bread crumbs… follow the trail.. they’re telling you something. Listen.

Think about it... then please share with me what you hear!!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY :
"WHEN THE TRAVELER IS READY
THE TRIP WILL APPEAR."

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FROM THE “BUCKET LIST” TO THE “TO DO LIST"; A PARADIGM SHIFT .

2/16/2015

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A trip abroad!! I mean, how hard can it be, right?? You just make a list and start doing it:

Get a passport
Pick a destination
Pick date
Buy a plane ticket
Book a few hotel rooms

BAM!! You’re on the brink of becoming a world traveler!!

So that’s exactly what I did.

Once I cleared the biggest hurdle, which was making the decision to actually go, I needed a destination. But, OMG, WHERE?? When you decide you’re actually going to do it, suddenly, the world gets really big… and really small… in equal proportions and at the exact same time!! I mean, we can, literally, go anywhere a plane flies or a boat sails. ANYWHERE in the WORLD! Isn't that exciting?? Think about it: if you could go anywhere in the world, where in the world would you go?? G’head… take a minute & think about it… I’ll wait...

OK, I’m a natural planner with an eye for detail, a strong sense of adventure and, admittedly, a lot to learn… but I’m AM learning. I've found the most charming little inns & B&B’s in the most unbelievably picturesque villages, a romantic Airbnb and a fabulous hotel, both on the waterfront, in two of the worlds most exciting cities (more about them later!) I’m doing it all on a budget and I've found that there are deals to be had if you're willing to look! Do you want to see how I do?? I’d love to share my experience with you!! Please come along!! I’m planning my dream trip… and you know what THAT means... if I can do it, so can you!!

Thought for the day:

"MAKING A LIST TURNS A DREAM
INTO A PLAN!!"

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A GRAND AND A GROUPON

FROM THE “BUCKET LIST” TO THE “TO DO LIST"; A PARADIGM SHIFT .

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