7 Quotes by Michelle Perry

We are seeing a trend shift with travelers now favoring classic popular destinations such as Rome, Venice, Paris and London, while Eastern Europe was all the rage in 2005. With all of the incredible variety Europe has to offer, it was surprising that the top two cities according to travelers are both in Italy.

We tried our hardest out here. We know what's on the line, and we want to be able to meet St. Thomas.

Travelers aren't asking for much. According to this survey, airlines should forget about the latest bells and whistles and get back to the basics, like clean bathrooms and comfortable seating.

This year's winners stand out for their excellence in service. Because real travelers are making the selections, Travelers' Choice winners are not necessarily the 'in' places for the rich and famous but rather the hotels that make the average traveler feel rich and famous. This year's winners feature something for everyone, from bargain to luxury hotels in major cities to extraordinary finds in off-the-beaten-path places around the world.

We're disappointed that the Check Point thing fell apart. They had worldwide sales and distribution in place. They also had a name brand and established customers.

The whole climate wasn't exactly favorable at this point, which is why we withdrew. We've got to get back to running our business here.

It's been a long season and its hard to get up for an event so late in the year.