Hi Everyone! Do you ever think that daily , without hesitation, we jump on planes, watch the flight attendants go through their routine of showing us where the exit signs are and listen to the pilot as he or she tells us that we are flying at 30 thousand feet, that there was a time...
Author: Ja'Vonne (Ja'Vonne )
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February 25, 2011May 17, 2021 In the New Egypt
by Ja'Vonne
Good evening, It’s 11:00pm in Cairo, Egypt on Friday, Febuary 25th. I am with a group of 12 who decided to travel after majority of their group members decided other options. We started out with a group of 93. These 12 passengers wanted to travel to Egypt now, so I decided to travel with them....
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January 26, 2011May 17, 2021 The Evolution of Cruising
by Ja'Vonne
Last Friday on our show we had special guest, Ines Turus, President and CEO of Cruises International to talk about the evolution of cruising. The key points to the conversation were the following: The new ships that launched in 2010 and are being launched in 2011 especially the mega ships where entertainment, food and cabins...
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January 13, 2011May 17, 2021 Travelers Ten Commandments
by Ja'Vonne
Years ago one of my travelers gave me great information and advice in the form of Travelers Ten Commandments to share with the group. While this is written with group travel in mind it’s a good credo for all travelers to live by. Travelers Ten Commandments(1) Thou shalt relax…relax…relax…and put thy trust in God and...
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January 11, 2011May 17, 2021 Protect our Historical Sites
by Ja'Vonne
Last week our show was on Travel Trends for 2011 and while we’re looking at the year ahead we should also look at the years beyond. As I return to some of the same destinations and historical sites over the years, I’m seeing a rapidly changing environment. From carbon emissions to stupid and irresponsible tourists...
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January 7, 2011May 17, 2021 Travel Trends for 2011
by Ja'Vonne
After reflecting and sharing with you my top ten experiences in 2010 I started looking ahead to 2011. I have decided not to make a resolution rather I’ve pulled from news stories from the past year and read through my travel subscriptions to see what others had to say about what’s to come in 2011....
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January 3, 2011May 17, 2021 Ja’Vonne’s Top 10 for 2010
by Ja'Vonne
Wow, I cannot believe that 2010 has come and gone. Each new year brings about reflection and resolution. While I’m still working on my resolution, I have reflected and want to share with you the 10 things I remembered and well just thought were significant in my travel experience in the past year! My most...
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December 9, 2010May 17, 2021 Swooshing Through The Snow
by Ja'Vonne
Hello Fellow World Travelers, Tis the season for the powder. You can either hide inside like the song says “The weather outside is frightful but the fire inside’s delightful. Since we’ve no place to go. Let it snow let it snow let it snow!” Or you can go Swooshing through the snow! That’s exactly what...
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December 4, 2010May 17, 2021 Christmas Gifts for the Traveler
by Ja'Vonne
Hello Fellow World Travelers, Bonnie and I do a show each year on “Christmas Gifts for the Traveler”. We list our favorite things along with some items we’ve discovered through research and recommendations. We vary our list to fit different wallets and tastes. Stocking Stuffer: These are great because they are economical and/or small in...
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November 15, 2010May 17, 2021 Fish Spa in Macau
by Ja'Vonne
Hello Fellow World Travelers, I have tried many types of spa treatments but this one beats them all for an unique experience. Today I went to the Fish Spa in Macau, located in The Shops at Four Seasons. A small place, with a menu of services including chair massages, hot stone foot massages and the...