Credo of the Peaceful Traveler - May We All Learn to Travel the World in Peace...

As a new holiday season comes 'round once again, The Traveler thought it would be a good time to once again publish the Credo of the Peaceful Traveler:

Credo of the Peaceful Traveler

Grateful for the opportunity to travel and experience the world and because peace begins with the individual, I affirm my personal responsibility and commitment to:

Journey with an open mind and gentle heart

Accept with grace and gratitude the diversity I encounter

Revere and protect the natural environment which sustains all life

Appreciate all cultures I discover

Respect and thank my hosts for their welcome

Offer my hand in friendship to everyone I meet

Support travel services that share these views and act upon them and, by my spirit, words and actions, encourage others to travel the world in peace

-From the International Institute on Peace through Tourism

Roadside Artwork - The Colors of Tucson

Judy Ruck explores the streets of Tucson and tells the story in words and pictures of the unique art found there depicting the culture and history of the American Southwest.

Story and photos are here: http://www.touristtravel.com/monthly_features/Tucson_murals.htm

Weekly Travel Deals - The Top 25

We're proud to introduce a new partner with TouristTravel.com

Sherman's Travel offers a weekly Top 25 newsletter with the best travel deals currently available.

From Holiday Lights to Fireworks: How to Get the Best Holiday Photographs Ever…

Even an untrained photographer can learn to take professional quality pictures this holiday season. All you really need to get started is a digital camera or a standard 35 mm point-and-shoot.

Click here for The Ultimate Holiday Photo Guide: http://www.thephotographerslife.com/holiday/traveler

Creole Nature Trail All-American Road Post-Rita

Birds, flora, fauna and alligators along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road bring in over 300,000 visitors each year. The Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Creole Nature Trail District have assessed the trail, and with the current situation, the trail will not be able to host visitors for several months ahead due to Hurricane Rita.

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Holiday Gifts for Travelers!

The Holidays are just around the corner - But not to worry!

Look for lots of holiday gift ideas for the traveler on your list on our Holiday Gifts for Travelers page!

The Connecting Traveler

Another long flight in the torture tube rolls to a close as the plane pulls up to the gate and everyone stands to collect their lives and disembark. The attendent tells us to have a seat for the Connecting Traveler. It wasn't the kind of connection I'd like to make.

Read about it here.