Comments on: Travel therapist: “You need to pick the trip that’s right for you” http://www.elliott.org/first-person/travel-therapist-you-need-to-pick-the-trip-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/ The travel troubleshooter. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:57:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: barbie45 http://www.elliott.org/first-person/travel-therapist-you-need-to-pick-the-trip-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-24098 barbie45 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:48:52 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=6535#comment-24098 to thine ownself be true; really you know the ideal vacation if you have done some traveling; would you really want a bed and breakfast if you know privacy is very impotant to you and you tend o be a fussy eater; would an eco tour appeal to you if you tend a vacation tobe pampered; would a volunteer vacation be your cup of tea if you are basically lazy and have enough problems keeping your own property clean; one need not buy a book ; just use common sense. to thine ownself be true; really you
know the ideal vacation if you have done some traveling; would you really want a bed and breakfast if you know privacy is very impotant to you and you tend o be a fussy eater; would an eco tour appeal to you if you tend a vacation tobe pampered; would a volunteer vacation be your cup of tea if you are basically lazy and have enough problems keeping your own property clean; one need not buy a book ; just use common sense.

]]> By: Katie, Tripbase http://www.elliott.org/first-person/travel-therapist-you-need-to-pick-the-trip-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-19758 Katie, Tripbase Wed, 27 May 2009 14:37:23 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=6535#comment-19758 Very interesting interview. There's nothing quite taking yourself far away from what you know to get some perspective and re-invigoration. Changing your surroundings is, without a doubt, a form of therapy. Anyone know if any research studies have been carried out on this topic?? Very interesting interview. There’s nothing quite taking yourself far away from what you know to get some perspective and re-invigoration.

Changing your surroundings is, without a doubt, a form of therapy. Anyone know if any research studies have been carried out on this topic??

]]> By: Book Some Travel Therapy - Vacations, Road Trips | Top Trips http://www.elliott.org/first-person/travel-therapist-you-need-to-pick-the-trip-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-19728 Book Some Travel Therapy - Vacations, Road Trips | Top Trips Tue, 26 May 2009 19:09:12 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=6535#comment-19728 [...] visiting different destinations can help you deal with what you’re going through in life.  Read More... Do you like this?   Not Yet Rated Related Tags: travel [...] [...] visiting different destinations can help you deal with what you’re going through in life.  Read More… Do you like this?   Not Yet Rated Related Tags: travel [...]

]]> By: Travel-Writers-Exchange.com http://www.elliott.org/first-person/travel-therapist-you-need-to-pick-the-trip-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-19685 Travel-Writers-Exchange.com Mon, 25 May 2009 17:07:34 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=6535#comment-19685 Great post and interview. I never thought about Travel Therapy. I already know the spot for me -- the UK all the way. Whenever I'm feeling "restless" or "antsy" I always dream about being in Edinburgh, Scotland or London, England. I visualize myself visiting Shakespeare's birthplace and Stonehenge. Of course, I'm very fond of monarchies so I just love being in the presence of a Queen! Great post and interview. I never thought about Travel Therapy. I already know the spot for me — the UK all the way. Whenever I’m feeling “restless” or “antsy” I always dream about being in Edinburgh, Scotland or London, England. I visualize myself visiting Shakespeare’s birthplace and Stonehenge. Of course, I’m very fond of monarchies so I just love being in the presence of a Queen!

]]> By: Ed Greenberg http://www.elliott.org/first-person/travel-therapist-you-need-to-pick-the-trip-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-19643 Ed Greenberg Fri, 22 May 2009 16:23:36 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=6535#comment-19643 Perhaps a driving and camping trip can include therapeutic benefits, but anything that involves tossing oneself into the clutches of the travel industry (hotel, air, cruise, etc) has got to be more risky than it could possibly be worth :) My personal limits? Fly Southwest and stay at Courtyard by Marriot. Otherwise, steer clear of these bums, as frequently documented in Elliot's blog. Perhaps a driving and camping trip can include therapeutic benefits, but anything that involves tossing oneself into the clutches of the travel industry (hotel, air, cruise, etc) has got to be more risky than it could possibly be worth :)

My personal limits? Fly Southwest and stay at Courtyard by Marriot. Otherwise, steer clear of these bums, as frequently documented in Elliot’s blog.

]]> By: Michell http://www.elliott.org/first-person/travel-therapist-you-need-to-pick-the-trip-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-19642 Michell Fri, 22 May 2009 14:18:48 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=6535#comment-19642 I'm so jealous that Karen thought about writing this book before I did. I'm a firm follower of travel therapy, and, back in the pre technology days, just flippig through the OASD (do I remember correctly) flight schedule guide would lift my spirits. My friends and family could also see a distinct change in my personality when I was planning to travel --without telling them what I was doing, I would get calls that said, "you seem so much happier, you must be planning a trip". But, its not for everyone and there are some people for whom travel isn't therapeutic, but stressful -- but, frankly, as a fellow traveler who might run into them, I'm OK if they stay home! I’m so jealous that Karen thought about writing this book before I did. I’m a firm follower of travel therapy, and, back in the pre technology days, just flippig through the OASD (do I remember correctly) flight schedule guide would lift my spirits. My friends and family could also see a distinct change in my personality when I was planning to travel –without telling them what I was doing, I would get calls that said, “you seem so much happier, you must be planning a trip”.

But, its not for everyone and there are some people for whom travel isn’t therapeutic, but stressful — but, frankly, as a fellow traveler who might run into them, I’m OK if they stay home!

]]> By: Ian http://www.elliott.org/first-person/travel-therapist-you-need-to-pick-the-trip-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-19641 Ian Fri, 22 May 2009 14:05:25 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=6535#comment-19641 To be honest, I don't really think advice like "Disneyworld may not be the best place for a romantic getaway" is really worth $12.95. That said, I do agree with the general gist of travel being a revitalisation. To be honest, I don’t really think advice like “Disneyworld may not be the best place for a romantic getaway” is really worth $12.95.

That said, I do agree with the general gist of travel being a revitalisation.

]]> By: Jane http://www.elliott.org/first-person/travel-therapist-you-need-to-pick-the-trip-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-19640 Jane Fri, 22 May 2009 14:00:13 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=6535#comment-19640 This is an excellent concept. It drives home the need for people to focus on their life values (not goals) and align living their lives in accordance with their values. I look forward to getting and reading Karen's book. FYI (not meant to overshadow Karen Schaler's book) - There is an excellent book about finance and life values, called "Smart Women Finish Rich" by David Bach. He has written several more books including one for couples using the similar finance and life value concepts. His books cover how your finances will align with your life values once you figure out what they are. His books helped me heighten my awareness of how travelling is a huge life value for me, and each vacation was/is more therapeutic because of my heightened awareness. This is an excellent concept. It drives home the need for people to focus on their life values (not goals) and align living their lives in accordance with their values. I look forward to getting and reading Karen’s book.

FYI (not meant to overshadow Karen Schaler’s book) – There is an excellent book about finance and life values, called “Smart Women Finish Rich” by David Bach. He has written several more books including one for couples using the similar finance and life value concepts. His books cover how your finances will align with your life values once you figure out what they are. His books helped me heighten my awareness of how travelling is a huge life value for me, and each vacation was/is more therapeutic because of my heightened awareness.

]]> By: Carver http://www.elliott.org/first-person/travel-therapist-you-need-to-pick-the-trip-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-19638 Carver Fri, 22 May 2009 13:24:43 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=6535#comment-19638 @Aimee I beg to differ. Travel therapy is affordable. That's the beauty of the idea. You don't have to make the trip an expensive one. You tailor it to fit your budget. The trip doesn't necessarily have to include air travel. It might as easily be an overnight road trip. Perhaps you stay with friends. The reality is that most Americans take vacations. Didn't we just have a huge column about Disney and its $500/nt rooms? And in reality, today travel is much, much cheaper than it was a couple of years ago. My sister is going to the Caribbrean from California, round trip, including taxes for under $500. Last year the same trip was $800+. Travel is dirt cheap right now. @Aimee

I beg to differ. Travel therapy is affordable. That’s the beauty of the idea. You don’t have to make the trip an expensive one. You tailor it to fit your budget. The trip doesn’t necessarily have to include air travel. It might as easily be an overnight road trip. Perhaps you stay with friends.

The reality is that most Americans take vacations. Didn’t we just have a huge column about Disney and its $500/nt rooms?

And in reality, today travel is much, much cheaper than it was a couple of years ago. My sister is going to the Caribbrean from California, round trip, including taxes for under $500. Last year the same trip was $800+. Travel is dirt cheap right now.

]]> By: Caroline http://www.elliott.org/first-person/travel-therapist-you-need-to-pick-the-trip-that%e2%80%99s-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-19637 Caroline Fri, 22 May 2009 13:10:03 +0000 http://www.elliott.org/?p=6535#comment-19637 Oh I LOVE this idea. I hope Karen will develop her quizzes from the book into an online assessment test - I'd take it right now just to daydream a bit about my next trip. But in the meantime I'll check it out in print. ;) Good post for the pre-holiday Friday. TGIF. Oh I LOVE this idea. I hope Karen will develop her quizzes from the book into an online assessment test – I’d take it right now just to daydream a bit about my next trip. But in the meantime I’ll check it out in print. ;) Good post for the pre-holiday Friday. TGIF.

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