I was all set to write something about delayed gratification and how it figures largely in what I do as a travel agent as well as in my life these days; but then I realized that what I really want to talk about is the gratification that is promised and never arrives. Not delayed, but nonexistent. It’s all about the expectations that we (and our clients) have—however realistic or unrealistic.

Last month, a friend of mine put me in contact with a person who was considering getting into the travel business as an agent. She's done quite a bit of globetrotting herself and loved it, so she thought that it might be gratifying to help other people explore the world as well. She asked me what…

While re-grouting my bathroom tile of all things, this question popped into my mind.

"When was the last time I actually had FUN?"

It seems the older we get the less we spend time having…

by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday March 17, 2015

Provence is an intoxicating mixture of French sensibilities with a Mediterranean flair. Let Central Holidays show you all the amazing fun to be had in the French region of Provence!

by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday March 17, 2015

Paris hardly needs any kind of real introduction. Music, cinema, and literature have all immortalized this infamous city and her landmarks, from Notre Dame to the Eiffel Tower. “The City of Lights” has always held an impeccable reputation for cuisine, culture, and ambience that is second to none. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway from your normal routine, or are just craving new experiences and sights, Paris surely has something exquisite to offer.

Musée…