Happy New Year
Dear Readers and Fellow Travelers:a
2008...Where has the time gone.... Another year older....world problems....higher gas prices....possible health issues....and, if you are parents, omnipresent worries over the children.
On the plus side? People are traveling in ever increasing numbers. They are taking cruises, sitting on beaches, ziplining, exploring remote destinations, and Las Vegas is still building...building...building.
On a recent Antarctic cruise, the majority of the 94 passengers from all around the world were under the age of 40! A "guesstimation" is 65%. The next 15% probably fell in the 40-50 age group; 15% in the 50-62 age group; with the rest of us 62+. These surprising statistics show that we're no longer waiting until the "kids are grown" or "retire" or even "wait until we can afford it." Seize the moment...save your pennies...and take that dream vacation...before poor health interferes and it's no longer possible.
With that in mind, ex-Marine (husband, Steve) and I wish everyone a healthy and prosperous 2008. May all your dreams come true and happy traveling!
Sheila and ex-Marine
