Dreaming of our next get-a-way

I spent last Friday waiting out the big NY snowstorm at The New York Times Travel Show. My morning was spent taking notes and networking with other travel professionals at the educational seminars. The 34 available seminars ranged on topics from How social media can help to South African Tourism: World Cup Presentation. Regardless of where the attendees came to NY from; everyone was there to learn about going somewhere else.

After lunch, I headed into the trade show section where booths were organized by areas of the world. I made a beeline for the Central America section, since Pravassa has upcoming trips there. Panama was the first country I visited and imagine my delight when I discovered a newly opened eco-hostel. The Lost and Found Lodge is located in the Fortuna there. , high in the mountains. I can't wait to visit and experience the jungle animals, go on a treasure hunt and learn how coffee is harvested. I couldn't stay in Central America for ever, so I continued my journey around the world lingering in places such as Grenada, Croatia and Fiji; basically anywhere that has a beach!

The Travel Show is open to the public and if you couldn't make it this year for the great discounts, give-a-ways and talks lead by travel gurus such as Arthur Frommer, the show will return next year. If that's too long for you to wait, you're in luck as Pravassa will take you away sooner!

photo courtesy of Morgan's Rock