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Welcome
to the online home of travel columnist Donald D. Groff, who has
dispensed advice and stories since 1988 in such publications as the Philadelphia Inquirer,
the Newark Star-Ledger, The Kansas City Star, Newsday, Salon, Condé Nast Traveler, Consumer Reports
Travel Letter, The Boston Globe, and Endless Vacation magazine.
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Does
your organization need a speaker for luncheon or dinner meetings or other
program?
Don Groff presents talks on travel-related topics in the following
categories. Customized topics can be arranged. Each 45-minute session is
followed by a 15-minute question and answer session. Fees are based on
audience size. Inquire by e-mail here,
or call 610-667-1586.
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Making a
last-minute getaway work. The fast break is a beautiful
thing, but where are those last-minute deals for airfares, lodging,
and entertainment? We also examine logistics, such as how to get a
passport in days instead of weeks.
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Best festivals
in the Northeast. Within hours of where you live, no
matter where you live, dozens of festivals unfold each year with
themes both common and extraordinary.
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Travel offers:
Scams or amazing deals? The large number
of travel bargains sets the stage for another travel twist: the
scam. We examine the most popular deceptions and explain what you
can do to protect yourself. We also look at cases in which certain
marketing techniques tread the fine line between true deal and
deception.
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Easy walks and
excursions in the Northeast. Many people like an outdoor
adventure, but prefer a less physically challenging excursion than
the high-energy exploits that dominate most advertising. We examine
good destinations for easy-going outdoor relaxation in getaways of
half a day or a week.
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Flying high
with the best airfares. Everyone knows good airfare deals
are out there. But with so many Web sites, travel programs, and
other sources, knowing how to use them to your best advantage can be
daunting.
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Senior deals.
The travel industry caters to people 50 and older in dozens
of ways with discounts and special offers. But you have to know
about them in order to ask for them.
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