The Enriching Journeys Issue

Enjoy the latest luxury travel magazine, "The Enriching Journeys Issue" from Virtuoso Life!

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The Destination Gazette Fall 2010 Newsletter

As the first frost lay on the ground today, my hopes of an "Indian Summer" this fall were laid to rest. I was not surprised though as I saw the farmers cut down & turn over the fields behind my house & the increased activity of squirrels running back and forth across my yard. Fall reminds us, that winter is not too far behind and a new year will begin in less than 3 months. My grandmother once told me, "The older you get the faster time goes by". Of course I was only a teenager at the time and I did not believe her. I must say she was right, but, neglected to say the last 3 months of the year go even faster than the previous nine. I am not sure why as many of us would love to savor the holidays with our family and friends. I wish you the very best for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and hope you have a wonderful celebration.

Our current newsletter is filled with great travel industry updates, new Virtuoso magazines to enjoy and several travel specials for the next year. Please let us know if we can help you with any future travel needs. Remember to join us on Facebook at destbydixon@comcast.net, Pamela Dixon, to receive the fastest travel updates and specials.

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The Destination Gazette Newsletter Summer 2010

The 2010 Summer edition of our newsletter, "The Destination Gazette" is now available to view on our website. Read about Disney's new resort in Hawaii, Fall foliage vacation specials, the 2011 European itineraries for the new Carnival Magic, packages for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London and much more!

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Cultural Differences

Okay, so you now have decided to travel outside of your comfort zone. Great. But, you are worried about all of those cultural differences. Also, you don't speak the local language. Don't be worried, be excited! What a boring place the world would be if everyone spoke the same language and acted in exactly the same manner. Instead, prepare for your trip and learn about these cultural differences and what the dos and don'ts are for the country you will travel to. Small things you may not think could cause misunderstandings, hand signals (who doesn't talk without hand motions), body language, eye contact, etc., could in fact cause a lot of problems. Also, other cultures are more accepting of foreigners if they just made an effort to learn a little of the language and the local customs. If you do not have money for a foreign language school, there are many other ways for you to prepare for your trip. First, you could look for information online. Also, you could go to your local bookstore and purchase one of the small Eyewitness Phrase Books. Not only do these small books fit right into your pocket, they contain information on pronunciation, food, numbers, time, shopping, everyday phrases & a mini dictionary. Or, you could visit your local library to rent language cds to listen to while you are driving in the car or for at home. Lastly, I can suggest a very good book, "Behave Yourself'" by Michael Powell, which discusses everything from meeting, greeting, conversation, eating & drinking, out & about, dress and gifts & tips for over 45 countries worldwide. So what are you waiting for! Just remember what Mark Twain said: "The gentle reader will never, never know what a consummate ass he can become, until he goes abroad." Don't be that person, be prepared and have a wonderful time on your new adventure!

Why travel experiences are important.

Travel experiences are an important part of life's process. It can help us see things in a way we never thought of before, influence us to make decisions about the way we live, connect us with our family and friends, and most importantly make memories to last for a lifetime! Sure we could spend money on improvements to our home such as new windows or a fence, but, will we reflect many years from now about how they changed our life, probably not. However, we will remember the family vacation where our son caught his first fish, our daughter being married on a beautiful beach at sunset or the three generations of our family on a reunion cruise.

We hope our travel experiences, expertise and ideas help open the door for your next adventure. The world is yours. Let me know where you would like your journey to begin. www.destinationsbydixon.com

Pamela A. Dixon, CTC, DS, ACC
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