Creating Memories: A Crucial Element to Travel Success

The Aranui 3 journeys through the remote Marquesas Islands. Photo by Clark Norton

We all know the feeling of  looking forward to a particular trip for weeks, months — sometimes even years if we have to save enough money or find the time to do it.

And then the trip takes place. And then, all too soon, it’s over.

What now?

You might feel a natural letdown, at least for a while. But then memory sets in.

Whether or not those memories are good, bad or indifferent will probably spell the difference between whether or not you’ll return to that destination, lodging, or cruise line; or recommend to or warn against taking a similar trip to your family and friends; or take another tour with the same operator or decide to look elsewhere next time.

For  baby boomer travelers, memories are perhaps even more important than for younger… Continue reading →