“What you’ve done becomes the judge of what you’re going to do – especially in other people’s minds. When you’re traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don’t have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road.” – William Least Heat Moon When you travel you have the...
Author: Ja'Vonne (Ja'Vonne )
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December 10, 2013May 17, 2021 STOCKING STUFFERS FOR THE TRAVELER
by Ja'Vonne
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And it’s our favorite time of the year. We recently did our annual Travelers Gift Show on The Traveling Eye. This year we featured stocking stuffers for the traveler. Travelers want something that is functional and that will aid them in their travels. None of that cute stuff...
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November 12, 2013May 17, 2021 SURVIVING HOLIDAY TRAVEL
by Ja'Vonne
Sources like AAA & Airlines for America are reporting that holiday travel this year will surpass previous years with more 39 million hitting the road and more than 25 million flying. Those numbers alone prove to be stressful. Planning and Preparing for travel is how you reduce stress. If you’re hitting the road AAA is a...
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October 26, 2013May 17, 2021 Unexpected Wine Destinations
by Ja'Vonne
This week on The Traveling Eye was all about Unexpected Wine Destinations. Of course the wine destinations we think of first are fantastic (California, Italy, France, etc.) and I love them but there are times when we are surprised by a destination and what it produces. Wine is sometimes that surprise. We too were surprised by some of...
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October 6, 2013May 17, 2021 The Wonders of Fall Travel
by Ja'Vonne
I love the fall. I love everything about it. The weather, fall fashion, fall colors and great prices. If you live or have lived in a place that experiences four seasons, you know what I mean.What’s so great about fall travel? Shoulder season” Shoulder season is that season of travel between low season and peak season. ...
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September 24, 2013May 17, 2021 What Travel Agents Wont Tell You?????
by Ja'Vonne
There was an article in Women’s Day referencing the aforementioned title and it struck a cord with me and many other travel industry professionals. We talked about it in great length on The Traveling Eye last week and I wanted to again share my thoughts. While I’m not a traditional Travel Agent, I still provide...
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September 23, 2013May 17, 2021 JAVONNE’S TRAVEL MINUTE
by Ja'Vonne
There are many women married and single who travel alone. This number is increasing and what I also find increasing is the image of the single female traveler especially those from America and Europe.Ultimately, safety is the number one priority for any traveler and more so with a woman.I’ve broached this subject before but wanted...
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September 18, 2013May 17, 2021 JA’VONNE’S TRAVEL MINUTE
by Ja'Vonne
Because you are a savvy traveler you always carry on your luggage. Well, in today’s travel environment not only are the flights full but so too are the overhead bins. Whether it’s for short trips, to avoid checked bag fees or just to make sure your bags arrive when you do, more people are carrying...
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September 8, 2013May 17, 2021 JA’VONNE TRAVEL MINUTE
by Ja'Vonne
The evolution of the Ferris Wheel has been slow and steady but has proven to be a major attraction throughout time in cities around the world.In 1893 George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. debuted the first Ferris Wheel at the Worlds’ Fair in Chicago. It stood at 264 feet, had 36 cars, each fitted with 40...
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August 31, 2013May 17, 2021 BONNIE’S EYE ON!
by Ja'Vonne
There is a popular attraction in Chicago that attracts millions of tourists each year. However, if you ask them and even the people who live in Chicago, what the name of it is, most of them will proudly and confidently answer, “The Bean.” That, my friends, is the wrong answer. The kidney bean shaped attraction...