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May 17, 2018 Blog, Reflections, Travel, Travel Journal

This is #244 of the Weekly WOW! blog … though as of late it hasn’t been a weekly publication. I decided to give myself a break at the beginning of…

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Happy Holi!

Mar 1, 2018 India, Travel Journal, Unique Experiences, WOW

Just after dawn, on March 14, 1979, I was traveling on a train, somewhere in India. I would have been in the 3rd class (cheapest) compartment – since I was…

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The top 18 of ’18 (Part One)

Dec 29, 2017 Mexico, Morocco, Napa Valley, Peru

Where will you go in 2018? We’ve polled The CTP team and come up with our suggestions of must-see destinations for 2018… the top 18 of 2018!   Howard’s Favs:…

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Pooping Logs, Pooping Popes, Pooping Presidents and other Curious Christmas Traditions

Dec 21, 2017 Iceland, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Travel

Wherever there’s Christmas, there are Christmas traditions. When I was a kid, we’d invite all the relatives from my mom’s side of the family to come over for a party…

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I’m Baaack!

Mar 30, 2018 Blog, India, Reflections

At the beginning of the year, I decided to take a break from writing this weekly blog. Far too often, I was up until 2 AM, word-smithing and looking for…

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Memsahib* in India

Dec 15, 2017 Behind the Scenes, India, Upcoming Journeys old

* “Memsahib” was used to refer to or address white women in India, especially during the period of British rule.  One of the many blessings of my career is the opportunity to collaborate with people who become…

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For Goodness Sake: Travel!

Dec 8, 2017 Dining for Women, India, Philanthropy, Purpose

For a long time, I’ve been on a soapbox about how international travel can be a force for good in the world. I bookmark stories about the positive, transformational impact…

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Celebrating the Good Life

Dec 1, 2017 Events, The CTP Team

Every year, for the last 19 years, members of our industry get together to celebrate the holidays. In that time, SITE SoCal (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) has raised more…

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Come with me to India – you’ll NEVER regret it!

Nov 24, 2017 India, Memories, Reflections, Testimonials, Unique Experiences, Upcoming Journeys old, What's Next, WOW

India – more than any other country I’ve ever visited – created a deep, lasting impression on me. Traveling through India from south to north as a solo backpacker-on-the-cheap in…

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Travel is Transformational

Nov 10, 2017 Philanthropy, Purpose, Reflections

For a long time, I’ve harbored a dream . . . …to start a foundation that would, in essence, provide funds to a young person to travel far, far from…

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There is no “I” in TEAM

Nov 3, 2017 Food, Memories, Solvang, The CTP Team

Ellen here. Giving Marilyn a week off from blogging and excited to share about our CTP Retreat to one of the most beautiful places on earth! Yep, I said it……

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Fabulous at 40!

Oct 27, 2017 Memories, The CTP Team

I love party and event planning. Especially when it’s my own party! CTP was turning 40 – so this one needed to top all the others! Many months ago, I scheduled…

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