I have to admit, I tend to be an education junkie. I’ve always been that way — wanting to take every class possible in college and graduate school. I’ve even taken classes that didn’t count toward any degree. It wasn’t always easy applying what was taught in classroom to the workplace. If only things would be black and white, and never gray. We all know that isn’t reality, and even more so in the travel industry. Sure there are different aspects of the business and varying areas that we must learn. Some can be taught in a classroom setting or online, but there are some that you just learn from experiencing them first hand.

When this diary goes live, I’ll be on the last leg of…

One of my favorite seminar messages involved a well-known talented golfer and how the best in the business finds time to practice and spend time with his coach.

Yes ladies and gentlemen, the higher you climb on the success ladder, the better the chances that you have and use a coach. But more than just "having" a coach, it behooves you to "listen" to your coach. And better yet, do something with the new information, techniques, and reminders you are being introduced to.

by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday August 11, 2015

One of those rare Irish gems that has stood up to the increased traffic from tourism, County Kerry is still deeply rooted in preserving its iconic Irish scenery and tranquility. Located in southwest Ireland, County Kerry is incredibly popular with travelers looking to eschew the typical tourist sectors and soak in the fresh, green tranquility of natural Ireland. The county includes some of Ireland's most famous landscapes and architectural landmarks, including the Dingle Peninsula, the Ring of Kerry, the town of Killarney, the Skellig Islands, Ross Castle, and Muckross Abbey. If you're looking to experience the heart of County Kerry, then let Back-Roads Touring lead the way!

by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday August 11, 2015

When you think of "the Outback", chances are you're thinking of the iconic scenery and sights of Australia's Northern Territory. With wide stretches of brushlands, towering rock formations, and hundreds of rare species of plants and wildlife, this is the "real Outback."

About The Northern Territory

The Northern Territory boasts over 52 national parks and conservation areas, which protects the regions 400 species of birds, 150 mammals, 300 reptiles, 50 frogs, 60 species of freshwater fish and several hundred species of marine fish. The climate in the Northern Territory is separated into two different climate zones; the north is split into a green (October to April) and dry (May to September) seasons. The central and southern regions, home to the iconic monolith Uluru, are more of…