AUTHOR OFFERS WAYS TO PREVENT HONEYMOONS AND ROMANTIC GETAWAYS FROM GOING AWRY

Honeymoons are big business, but many take some unexpected turns. This new book addresses how disasters on honeymoons and romantic getaways can be avoided. Written by a travel professional, the book offers practical advice on how to travel smarter, lighter, healthier, safer, and more economically.

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AUTHOR OFFERS WAY TO PREVENT HONEYMOONS
AND ROMANTIC GETAWAYS FROM GOING AWRY

Fort Collins, Colorado (October 15, 2003) -- Honeymoons are an $8 billion dollar a year industry, and 31% of adults in the U.S. (61.8 million people) went on a romantic getaway in the last 12 months. Not only are trips focused on romance big business, they offer the perfect opportunity for Murphys Law to assert itself. Just ask any couple whose treasured time away was less than expected or even a disaster. Judith Albrights humorous account of her own honeymoon is a clear illustration of what can go wrong in spite of the best-laid plans. Her newly published book, Romantic Getaways, 220 Tips for Planning and Enjoying a Trouble-Free Honeymoon or Vacation for Two," offers words of wisdom for anyone planning time away with a loved one.

The book is also a handy reference for coping with situations no one thinks about until something happens. Being sick is no fun anytime, but is especially miserable during a honeymoon or romantic interlude. Nothing can put a damper on romance quicker than travelers diarrhea, severe sunburns, jellyfish stings, hangovers, motion sickness or other maladies that plague travelers. Being the victim of a crime can also ruin a good time. "Romantic Getaways" offers practical ways to cope with all this, plus tips for traveling smarter, lighter, healthier, safer, and more economically.

Judith Albright, whose travel industry career spans more than 30 years, is a veteran world traveler. Her books focus on helping travelers stay safe and get the most from their trips. The advice she offers comes from her own numerous experiences and those of other travel professionals, fellow travelers, and clients.

Romantic Getaways can be purchased through local bookstores, and is available online at Booklocker: http://www.booklocker.com/books/1334.html

Contact Information:
Judith Albright
970 224-4097
970 224-4113 Fax

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