I just watched this video highlighting Virgin Galactic’s recent test flights. Even knowing about success after success in these flights, I found myself in awe! Consider this the ultimate valentine! You might even see Cupid!
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Ladies, we all know what coming in a few weeks, right? Guys, think hearts, chocolates, and overpriced but oh so necessary flowers a/k/a Valentine’s Day. Consider creating a really special valentine, a romantic getaway!

In the January/February issue of PRIME Magazine KC, I wrote an article about romantic getaways. It’s on page 46—-just in case you want to read on…

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We are not your mother’s travel agency!

We don’t even consider ourselves “agents”. Agents are order-takers; Advisors collaborate with you to create a seamless, enjoyable life experience, which is our definition of a great vacation! We are very well-traveled, full-time professionals and we have connections all over this world (and now, thanks to Sir Richard Branson, in Space, too!) that help you savor those precious moments, your discretionary time.

I just read what I wrote and now will cut through the flowery, multi-syllabic words. Here’s the skinny:

We travel all over the world A LOT, so we’re knowledgeable. We have connections that afford you value when you travel (think “insider tips” , upgrades, and value-added amenities). We’re organized so you don’t have to stress over the details. AND, we are here for you! You aren’t talking to a call center employee (if you can actually talk to a someone “Live”). We monitor your vacation before, during and after. If you need our assistance, we are just a phone call away. Missed a flight? Want to extend your vacation? Need a reccomendation for a walking tour of Paris? We are here to help.

Enough from me. Please watch this interview by Ann Curry, TODAY SHOW host, of our friend and CEO of Virtuoso, Matthew Upchurch:

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KCTV5, the CBS affiliate station in Kansas City aired this segment:

Sometimes a person gets lucky and sometimes there’s double luck! The Kansas City Star featured a story about me representing Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic. Great ego fluff for me and mega special for Great Getaways! Post 1 in the Luck Column!!!

The second stroke of luck was getting to meet Lee Hill Kavanaugh, a features writer for the Kansas City Star. She is a delight and oh so interesting! A multi-degreed talent, Lee spent a few years sailing the oceans aboard some legendary cruise ships, entertaining guests with her music. She and her artist, musician husband, have two children.

Lee is a woman of many interests and passions and I look forward to getting to know her better. Here’s her story about me, which was prominently placed on the FRONT PAGE, by the way:

Click on the link below to read Lee’s story about my passion for space travel and Virging Galactic:

http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/07/3358123/leawood-travel-adviser-offers.html#storylink=cpy