When Chris Hanks, director of UGA’s Entrepreneurship Program, called me regarding an MBA student trip to Silicon Valley, I was happy to oblige and plan the rental car, flights, and hotel rooms. That’s a piece of cake. “I don’t know how hands-on you are with your travel job,” he continued, “but it would be great […]
Travel Stories from Venice, Cannes, Eze, Nice, Hawaii, St. Lucia
Readers, Be on the lookout! I’ve decided to go back through my personal blog and share stories from previous trips, including: – Ventimiglia to Venice – an overnight excursion that inspired me to become a travel agent – Stories from Cannes, Nice, Eze, etc. – 2009 Study Abroad on the French Riviera; will share stories […]
Luxury Hotel in Atlanta (Ritz Carlton) & Virtuoso’s Regional Meeting – Day 2
Well, it would really be yesterday, since I didn’t get a chance to update after our regional conference. During our 36 round table meetings with various tour operators, hotels, and on-sites, I realized that this event marked a year of my really being in with the travel industry. I attended last year’s regional meeting after […]
Luxury Hotel in Atlanta (Ritz Carlton) & Virtuoso’s Regional Meeting – Day 1
Opulence… I haz it. (If you haven’t seen that Direct TV commercial, YouTube it.) Whenever I attend Virtuoso events, like the one I’m at right now, I’m reminded of what a class-act this network is. Michael, Ramona, Francis, and I are at the Ritz Carlton Buckhead for the Southeast Regional Conference and let me […]
Travel Tips from New York City: Doubletree Times Square
Since today’s high is in the low 20s, we decide there’s no need to wake up early. Instead, we sleep in until 11, which is a complete accident. This is no rare occurrence for myself, but my mother usually doesn’t sleep past 8:30. We were just exhausted from our full day and the Doubletree beds […]
