My First and Last Carnival Cruise.

Ok, I get it now.  Lots of avid travelers I’ve talked to have been distinctly anti-cruise.  I assumed it was mostly because it’s not the most authentic cultural experience.  I’ve been on mostly Disney cruises (and one kinda gross, but not un-enjoyable Royal Caribbean cruise), so up until now I didn’t get it.  That’s why…

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Robert The Doll; A Key West Legend

 I recently met one of Key West’s most famous residents, Robert the Doll.  With my penchant for ghost stories, I don’t know how I’ve missed him on previous visits to Key West.  Now seems like a good time to feature him however, due to the proximity of Halloween, my continual avoidance of voo doo curses,…

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Oktoberfest in Savannah, GA

Savannah, GA is one of the most beautiful cities in the country.  Savannah brings to mind trees dripping with Spanish moss lining cobblestone streets, stately historic homes, and some amazing cuisine; a throw back to a simpler more genteel time. Of course, Savannah does offer all of this, but they also know how to throw…

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Preparing for Tbex Cancun

I’ve spent the last few days feverishly preparing for the Tbex conference I bought tickets to on a whim back in May.  I’m a hopeless procrastinator, I know.  But in May they offered early bird tickets for $97 so I figured I would go ahead and get them and then even if I chickened out…

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