Greetings and Happy New Year. As we get 2009 rolling, taking a trip could be less than staying home. The deals are out there but "buyer beware" - with so many websites claiming to be the best, be sure you know who you are doing business with. Keep the business local. When you buy with someone you know, they can contribute to community programs. Ever try asking travelocity or orbitz for a contribution to your cause? You may be interested to know we have selected two programs (so far) for 2009. www.waterishope.org is one of our projects as well as www.paulandlisa.org. Every reservation that Preferred Travel does, a small donation is made to one of these non-profit programs. Thank you for your business and especially for your support. You are making a difference in someone's world. We hope we can make a difference in yours too. Thank you for making the PREFERRED choice. Look for my next posting in February as I travel with Elegant Cruises to Jordan and Egypt.