Who Loves You Baby? Your Travel Professional Does!

Make no mistake about it, travel professionals have a certain loyalty and respect for other travel professionals. Travel professionals are the ‘bread and butter’ of the industry.

Posted on: 8 February 2012 | 6:07 pm

Images: Mississippi River Flooding

Barges being pushed up the Mississippi River south of Natchez. Old river beds visible with rising water. Old River Structure, gates open allowing water to escape and taking pressure off the levees in lower Louisiana. Rising waters churning near the...

Posted on: 12 May 2011 | 3:55 pm

Earlier today, I flew from Baton Rouge to an area just north of Vicksburg, MS. I observed the Old River structure east of Angola prison and saw that the locks were open and the water flowing. In general, what I...

Posted on: 11 May 2011 | 4:01 pm

Tuscaloosa Tornado Damage

DiscoverOurTown offer prayers for all of those families and small business owners effected by the destructive tornados. Even though the storm is commonly referenced to Tuscaloosa, we recognize that the destructive nature of the storm was much greater and effected...

Posted on: 10 May 2011 | 4:59 pm

Illegal Charter Flight Warning

Stratos Jet Charters Warns Travelers About Illegal Charter Flight In recent air charter news, the European Business Aviation Administration (EBAA) has launched a campaign to curb illegal charter flight activity in Europe. Stratos Jet Charters is a member of the...

Posted on: 10 May 2011 | 4:41 pm

Cooking with Fresh Produce from Our Own "Potager Garden"

This picture was taken standing in front of a wine barrel...in the Abbey of Valmagne, one of the most prestigious and well preserved Cistercian abbeys dating back to 1139. Valmagne Abbey is in Southern France in the Languedoc region of...

Posted on: 10 May 2011 | 9:30 am

Hudson Valley Mother's Day Getaway

Buttermilk Falls Inn + Spa The Buttermilk Falls Inn, a unique bed and breakfast, makes for the perfect getaway. The Inn has 10 unique guest rooms, and the property has expanded to include additional rooms in 7 special guest houses,...

Posted on: 7 May 2011 | 11:37 am

The Monterey Wine Festival Celebrates 35

Now in its 35th year The Monterey Wine Festival continues to evolve into a platform for the regional wine industry and the community of wine lovers. After 35 years the festival will take a historical turn and bring guests along...

Posted on: 4 May 2011 | 4:28 pm

Prince William’s Chocolate Crunch Cake

Tea & Sympathy's Easy Recipe Serves eight Ingredients For the cake 1 box graham crackers ¼ c. raisins ¼ c. nuts, chopped 5 oz. dark chocolate 5 oz. milk chocolate 1 stick butter, room temp. 1 14-oz. can condensed milk...

Posted on: 2 May 2011 | 8:59 pm

Auberge de Seattle Inn & Specialty French Cooking School

Mes Chers Amis...Bonjour! I am sitting on a train on my way to Montpellier, France (30 minutes form the Mediterranean) watching the beautiful lush French countryside. It is warm in France and the scent of flowers in bloom everywhere is...

Posted on: 2 May 2011 | 8:51 pm