Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Well, it's finally the end of 2008, and what a year it's been. We've all gone on many trips to locations around the world, and even though tired have been able to share all the great experiences we've had. This has also been a tough year personally, and frankly, I'm glad it's over. Let's hope 2009 holds good things in store. Happy New Year to all.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Return on Life

For the next edition of our newsletter, we will be focusing on the Virtuoso Return on Life travel trends. Family gatherings, social travel, new adventures will be featured both in articles and advertisers. The Post Haste Travel newsletter receives great response from our clients and other readers, and I want to make sure everyone is kept up to date.

And, I want to wish everyone a happy, healthy New Year. Enjoy the time you have with your family and friends, and think good thoughts about everyone else! Cheers!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Holiday Greetings

I'm looking forward to a few days off for the holidays. Business is good, considering the economy, and there are many great deals on cruises and tours. Australia is a great destination now.

Virtuoso's Return on Life program is off to a good start, and there are so many good reasons to travel now. I look forward to sending great offers to our clients. Happy holidays and a healthy New Year to everyone.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Si I made it to ATL with no problems. The car ran great. It was almost a waste staying at the Ritz Carlton Buckhead, since all I did was sleep, from the minute I got there until daybreak. I met up with my friend Terrie first thing in the morning, and ate at Waffle House! My goodness, I miss Waffle House. We went to a sweet art festival and I bought myself an eyeglass holder...all glass beads. I headed from there to my ex-husband's house out in Ball Ground, where my horse Brian has been living since I've been in Florida. He looks great! I sat and had a few too many cocktails and listened as James tried to convert me for the umpteenth time. I'm very proud of him for finding his faith, but I've got my own and plan on keeping it that way. Sometime during the night I whacked my toe against something, and either broke it or jammed it, and it still hasn't healed three weeks later. In the morning we drank coffee on the deck while the wind blew leaves all over the place. I left to go visit my friend Barbara, and although I didn't have have enough time with her it was wonderful seeing her and she looks too damned good for almost 60. Then lunch with the Lords, and back out to Cherokee county to stay with Elizabeth and Barry at Bits and Bytes Farm. My toe was too swollen to fit into my boots, so I missed riding terribly, but watched them put their horses through their paces. Barry cooked a wonderful dinner, and after a good nights sleep, I picked fresh figs for breakfast, and got ready for my lunch with my mentor and Friend, Walter Dunn. He turned 86 this year and couldn't look better. I miss all our breakfasts and lunches form 25 years of friendship and we tried to catch up on everything that has gone on in the past 4 years. Didn't even scratch t he surface. I left lunch and headed straight to Sea Island, GA. Got in around 7 PM, went to my room, had room service and slept like a baby. The Cloisters is such a magnificent, peaceful place. Moss hanging from the trees, sunset over the marshes, and beach waves crashing on the shore. My morning beach walk helped my toe feel a little better, but I still wouldn't be able to ride. Oh well. I had a wonder facial, that put me to sleep. Then spend the afternoon relaxing with a book. That night I went to The Lodge at Sea Island and watched the bagpiper play on the gold course, in the sunset with a shrimp boat in the background while sipping on a white Russian. Absolutely beautiful. Another night with room service, a good night sleep and I was ready to leave early the next morning for my drive back to Fort Lauderdale. I was surprised, it only took 7 hours to get back, and I was able to pick Jamie up from work at 4 PM. 4 more days at home with nothing to do was great too! It still wasn't enough time away from work, but after 2 years anything is better than nothing! More to come after my brief cruise coming up. I'll be on the inaugural cruise of the Ruby Princess for 2 nights. I'll let you know what I think. (PS-I don't like cruising)

Friday, October 3, 2008

What about my car

I don't know if I should take the old Mercedes or not. It drives so smooth, but with no AC or radio right now it will be pretty uncomfortable. although the AC won't be so important once I get north of Palm Beach. I'll have to flip a coin. do you think the folks at Sea Island will mind a old rusty classic pulling up to the Cloisters? Is that me or the car?

October 2008

I am finally getting away for a few days...going to ATL to see my friends and get some fresh mountain air. I can't wait to get our of this hell hole.