Predictions for Travel and Tourism 2010

by Kathy Dragon on January 15, 2010

My friend Everett Potter asked for a few predictions for 2010.   Have a look at his post and what other industry folks think is ahead.
Kathy’s Travel Industry Predictions for 2010

Customerc-entric: the customer will become the sales force, product developers, service centers and resolution managers for companies. Those companies who offer creative tools to [...]

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With hundreds of wonerful places to stay in Tuscany it is still a challenge to weed through websites for recommendations for great “apartments/villas” for two people. Here are some personal choices

Agritourismo with Cooking Classes Panzano in Chianti: Fagiolar
Wonderful Innkeepered owned Apartment and Cooking Classes near Greve in Chianti: Adine in Chianti
Agritourism Apartment on organic [...]

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Spotlight on Best Experiences in Ireland

by eons on November 19, 2009

As an island on the western edge of Europe, Ireland is surrounded by water and rimmed by mountains, giving it a range of spectacular scenery, with verdant valleys, lush vegetation, rare flowers and unexpected palm trees. And with thousands of years of history, Ireland is dotted with an array of ancient monuments, dolmens, forts and [...]

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I posted this last week on my personal blog
My friend Greg Berry at nuance intelligence asked that I comment on his recent post:  Ethical Travel I’m not sure I offered anything towards the solution of our massive travel footprint but it allowed me a venue to post some thoughts. Thanks Greg.
Meeting new friends in Jordan
Across [...]

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Crusing in Ireland

by eons on March 26, 2009

Surrounded by water and with hundreds of rivers and lakes, Ireland is a natural for nautical experiences.
Cruise to Ireland. Although most people fly into Ireland, you can also get there as part of a European cruise. Sail into the beautiful Irish coastline and call into popular Irish port cities such as Dublin, Waterford, Cork/Cobh, [...]

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Protected: Travel Providers on TravelDragon

by Kathy Dragon on February 4, 2009

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Croatia!

by Kathy Dragon on July 11, 2008

Just back from an amazing 2 week cruise through central Dalmatia.
June/July is really not the best time for an active land vacation but for an active cruise it worked out fine.
5am walks through villages and vineyards followed but gellato or espresso…then back to the boat for a swim before lunch.
Afternoon Kayaking, swimming, visiting the small [...]

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Babes in the Backcountry Rocks!

by traveldragon on March 25, 2008

I’m dreaming of the mountains and thought I would share one of my adventures.
My friend Leslie Ross, founder of Babes in the Backcountry, traveled to Peru with me on The Dragon’s Path Women’s Inca Trail Trek last fall. This winter she invited me to join her on a women’s hut trip to Francie’s Cabin, located [...]

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Albino Moose Spotted

March 1, 2008

Albino Moose Spotted near peak 7, Breckenridge CO yesterday…how amazing!

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Cold Sunrise on Kilimanjaro

February 27, 2008

I left camp at 1:00 am and began the long hike slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (5685m,18,650ft).
Sunrise Kilimanjaro
Though I started an hour later than most I still made it to Gillman’s far too early and very cold. Not what [...]

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