: About Me

I've always enjoyed writing, but like thousands of others, I never seemed to get around to it. Recently I decided to make time and write about what I like, cruising and travel. As time goes by and I gain a greater comfort level I may delve into other areas.

Now the owner of my own IT consulting firm, I seem to enjoy simpler things in life. My work keeps me involved in the things I know and enjoy, but being my own boss gives me some down time to write, something I have always wanted to do but never seemed to have the time. In my profession, writing is an art that many technical people do not have. We tend to relish the technicalities of something but have problems explaining or writing an explanation of what we are doing. I find that writing about anything, helps me to express my self both in the personal and professional life.

My passion is ...

Cruising and travel in general.

My childhood ambition ...

Be a garbage man... I liked the way they rolled garbage barrels.

My favorite memory ...

Standing at the rail of a cruise ship at dawn... simply breathtaking!

Why I write ...

I love to help people explore their world.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I'm reading Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child's books. I love the way they weave a story.

Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Experiences: Do I need a travel agent

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Whether or not to use a travel agent to book your next vacation is a topic that many people have very strong feeling about; both pro and con. There are more arguments on on-line travel forums regarding this topic than nearly anything else. So what's the fuss? In times past, if you wanted to go on a vacation that was beyond going to grandma's house, the first stop was your local travel agent. The agent was swimming in beautiful, full color glossy brochures showing some of the most beautiful getaways on earth. Whether it was Borneo or South Florida, your travel agent had a color brochure rea...

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