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The new year beckons … right along with my travel plans
My New Year’s resolution is the same as always. Alan Whitt Get out of Dodge … in this case, Nashville. No, I’m not moving. No, I’m not tired of my home of the last seven years. And yes, I’m coming...
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Gawkers galore get ghoulish look at sunken Costa Concordia
And here I thought only Americans love a disaster. Alan Whitt Lo and behold, that isn’t true. It didn’t take long after the sinking of Costa Condordia for the island of Giglio to become a tourist...
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My cruising days won’t end with my death .. I’ve already seen to it
We all hate talking about death, yet we all know it’s coming … sooner or later. Alan Whitt While sitting in a funeral home conference room, helping a good friend get through the death of her mother,...
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Carnival Triumph incident is another black eye for cruise line
I’m not one to pile on but … whats up with Carnival Cruise Line? It seems that all dire news about cruise ships these days focuses on lines owned by Carnival. Alan Whitt A few years back it was...
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Take a vacation from booking trips and find a travel agent
Being a travel agent is a tough business … but what they heck, I love it anyway. Alan Whitt However, it disturbs me to see the ignorance of some people – especially those do-it-yourself folks who...
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Carnival current problems stem from greed and disrespect
As an avid cruiser I’ve enjoyed all of my cruises on Carnival Cruise Line because it truly is a fun cruise. Alan Whitt As a travel writer I’ve also enjoyed all of my cruises and the fantastic media...
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Wine business opens new doors into the world of travel
I love wine. And through the years I always thought I knew what I needed when it came to the almighty grape. Alan Whitt How wrong I was. It took me getting into the wine business to learn that I had...
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I could kick myself for booking with Orbitz because I know better
Sometimes it pays to take your own advice … no matter how good a deal looks. Alan Whitt I’m always telling people that using a travel agent is usually better than booking at an Internet site … even one...
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Beam me up … travel technology evolves with everything else.
I read a fellow traveler’s blog today that brought back vivid memories. Alan Whitt The blog was titled “Evolution of Travel – Where Have All the Pencils Gone,” and looked at how things have changed...
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There are lesser known national parks you may want to consider
Alan Whitt I’ve long been a fan of our national parks … experiencing my first back in 1966 on a family cross-country vacation that included one of the wonders of the world – the Grand Canyon. It’s...
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