After many trials and tribulations, looping all around Facebook, answering security questions and not getting Facebook back WE FINALLY GOT IT BACK OVER THE WEEKEND!!! We had been without our Facebook since Dec. 23rd when our Email and FB were hacked. |
Monday, January 17, 2011
FACEBOOK BACK
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
CONTACT LIST RESTORED
After a week of sending out emails to our contacts explaining we had been HACKED
and our contact list deleted, we can say Halleujah today YAHOO restored our original
contact list. They also worked with us to be able to get back into our original email
account that had been hacked. We will be using our new email address and can be
contacted at kevinandsuetravel@att.net
If you have been part of a computer hacker, please email us and tell us your story.
Sue will be on Fox News Channel 2 - St Louis, MO talking about the scam to
offer how to help avoid future hackers from accessing your account. Thursday,
Dec. 30 at 7:15am. You can go to www.fox2now.com and click on AM Show
to see the link.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
WARNING
OUR YAHOO ACCOUNT HAS BEEN HACKED AND IGNORE THE MESSAGE THAT WE HAD OUR WALLET AND CREDIT CARDS STOLEN IN LONDON AND TO SEND $2,500. THIS IS A FALSE MESSAGE. WE ARE NOT IN LONDON AND THIS DID NOT HAPPEN TO US. DO NOT RESPOND TO THAT MESSAGE OR SEND MONEY. THIS HAS ALSO WIPED OUT ALL OF OUR CONTACT NAMES, SO WE MAY BE REBUILDING OUR CONTACTS THIS NEXT WEEK IF YAHOO CAN'T RECREATE IT. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE TO YOU. SUE AND KEVIN MC CARTHY |
Monday, December 20, 2010
FOX NEWS CHANNEL 2
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Monday, December 13, 2010
American Airlines
American Airlines was chosen best North American airlines for first class service by readers of Business Traveler Magazine. |
Saturday, December 4, 2010
FRANCE OOOLALA
Travel Planners Trip to France started on a Air France flight from Chicago's O'Hare direct to Paris's Charles de Gaulle. Our friends and assistants, the Klautzers, flew American Airlines and met us at the Europe Car Rental where we picked up our Citreon Berlingo. Be sure to ask the size of a car to see if it meets your needs as far as number of passengers (4) and luggage space. The Citreon met all of our needs. The back seat even had a fold down tray table like the airlines. As we toured the French countryside from Paris, Versailles, Chambord Castle,Amboise Castle and Clos Luce (resting place and home of Leonardo da Vinci), the Bordeaux Wine Region with tours in Pomerol and Saint Emilion, Montpelier, Avignon, Dijon and back to Paris. There are toll roads throughout France that allow ease of driving and you can still see the beautiful countryside. The Traveler's Gas and Food stops were immaculately clean and many offered a good selection of sandwiches, soups, pasta dishes and pizzas. To keep up with our schedule of touring we would grab food and drink and eat on the go. The cost of the toll roads varied for 300-400 miles for $30-$40 USD. We could use credit cards, but had problems with debit cards on the toll roads. Acceptable credit cards include Master and Visa (no Discover cards). American Express was accepted at upscale hotels, restaurants, and high end stores like Cartier, but not at gas stations. The price of gas averaged $6 USD a gallon (ouch!). |
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines announced they have 32 wifi enabled planes now and there is a special $5 flat rate now. |
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
TMS OKLAHOMA
TMS - Travel Media Showcase held in Irvine, CA is now over and the announcement for next year's location is Oklahoma City! Looks like a great place from the slide show. |
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Watch Sue on Fox News Channel 2
Airline Passengers Paid 20 - 30% more paid in 2nd quarter 2010 than in same period in 2009. Airlines have been operating fewer flights and merging, creating fuller flights and filling them up and passengers are paying the higher price, along with the higher priced tickets onboard services are higher. Airlines look for additional ways to make revenue: Baggage Fees range from FREE to $15 - $25 for a 1st bag and $25 - $35 for a 2nd bag. They charge for sports equipment, golf bags, skis, surf boards, scuba gear, etc. And for Pets. You can save by paying your baggage fee online instead of waiting until you get to the airport. Snacks and Meals will cost $3 - $8. Airlines charge extra for ear phone headsets, pillows and blankets. If you want to pay for extra comfort and legroom some airlines are charging for the bulkhead seat (the first seat in coach) at $19 - $39. |
TRAVEL TIP & AIRFARE SPECIALS
TRAVEL TIP The best time to buy a ticket is after 3pm on Tuesday through Thursday. If you wait the prices will be higher. www.bestfares.com Holiday Deal 69 days to Thanksgiving and 94 days to Christmas Roundtrip airfare for a family of four 5 nights in Orlando at The Peabody Hotel 4-1/2 star Dec. 24 - 29th $371pp includes taxes You will save $416 by not going Dec. 28 - Jan. 1 |
Saturday, August 7, 2010
SEAFOOD IS SAFE
| Edith Parten, Communications Director/Gulf Coast RegionalDirector asked us to pass on the word that the Alabama's Gulf Coast Seafood is Safe. Alabama Dept of Health states that "any fish available for commercial sale, the fish in grocery stores, comes from non-contaminated waters." "We want to get the word out that seafood is safe to eat and the misconception is hurting the folks that are Alabama's seafood industry," said Bob Omainsky, President of Mobile's Restaurant Association. |
Monday, July 19, 2010
CHANNEL 2 ST LOUIS
Sue was on Channel 2 today as their "Travel Expert" and discussed a great deal before the kids go back to school.
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Friday, July 9, 2010
MARTINIQUE PHOTOS
Hotel Bakoua Trois-Ilets Sue loves the flowers Empress Josephine's bed Doodles family with mangoes |
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Martinique Photos
Chef Johnny and Chef Guy Ferdinand aka "Chef Hot Pants" Petibonum Beach Restaurant Black Sand Beach |
TRAVEL PLANNERS RADIO SHOW 5/22/2010
The radio interviews are broadcast over the web and 15 radio stations throughout the U.S. www.globalamericanbroadcasting.com GAB1 Listen Live every Saturday, 8 - 10am central. More interviews from Martinique and photos. The annual top travel association show in U.S. held in Orlando. Our regulars Tom Parsons with Deals & Steals and our regular travelwriter, Patrice, with a report from the Isle of Guernsey. HOUR 1 Gilles Duplan, owner of Trois-Ilets, Martinique overlooking the bay, hotel of charm and suites and villas. We talk about our visit to the birthplace of Josephine, Empress and wife of Napolean Bonaparte. La Pagerie Museum in Trois-Ilets, Martinique 2010 U.S. Travel Association's PowWow with over 5,000 in attendence for convention where billions in travel and tourism sales are made. We also discussed Kevin's visit to Kennedy Space Ctr, where he is the "voice" of the I-Pad for the Ctr. Sue had an adventure day (more to come on that) starting off with an airboat ride, a bi-plane ride and then "I CAN FLY" indoor skydiving at 145mph. Weekly Kevin has the travel news and Sue has the travel tips. Tom Parsons, www.bestfares.com Deals & Steals for our listeners. Regular contributor, Patrice Raplee, travelwriter Editor Travel Excursion & Seattle Spotlight, columnist for Patrice visited the Isle of Guernsey, who knew it is closer to France than to England??? She also talked about being caught up in the delays from the volcano ash from Iceland. All radio interviews are archived 24/7 on |
TRAVEL PLANNERS RADIO SHOW FOR 5/25/2010
We had a wonderful trip to Martinique and interviewed chefs, chocolatiers, hoteliers and talked about museums. Hour 1 Crystal Coita, representative for Martinique with www.franceguide.com talked about life in Martinique and their history, food and culture. An interview with Chef Guy Ferdinand aka "Chef Hot Pants" and Chef Johnny at the Petibonum Beach Restaurant. The black sand beach in Martinique was very hot and the gourmet meals prepared for us were outstanding. Another interview in Lamentin, Martinique was with Chocolatier Thierry Lauzea, Freres Lauzea. We toured and sampled his fine chocolates. HOUR 2 Our regular, Tom Parsons, www.bestfares.com told us about the weeks Deals & Steals. Next interview was with Chef Raphael Fletcher, Fleur de Sel, La Troise Islet, Martinique. French food...can't get any better than that. We spent our last night in Martinique at the Relais & Chateaux, Cap Est and talked with Veronique Tauquin Next week there will be more interviews from the wonderful tropical island of Martinique. |
Friday, June 18, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Fox News Channel 2
Wednesday, June 16 Sue is the "Travel Expert" for Fox News Channel 2 in St. Louis and was interviewed by anchor John Brown on the Drug Crisis in Kingston, Jamaica and Mexico and the Gulf Coast Oil Crisis. Jamaica http://www.travel.state.gov/ Dept. of State warns against traveling to capital city of Kingston, Jamaica. The Government of Jamaica has imposed a State of Emergency. Prime Minister Bruce Manning agreed with U.S. to extradite one of the world's most dangerous narcotics kingpins, Christoper "Dudus" Coke. His supporters have been stockpiling arms and having clashes with police. Some airlines have cancelled flights into the capital city and access to the Norman Manley International Airport has at times been blocked by the clashes with the police and the criminal elements. The drug lord has been compared to Robin Hood by the locals since he gives to the poor. TIPS Avoid public gatherings and use a high degree of caution when traveling in the Kingston area. Gulf Coast Oil Crisis Edith Parten, Communication Director for the Alabama Gulf Coast Region said, "We have had hundreds of calls and requests from across the state and U.S. asking what they can do to help with the Gulf Coast oil spill crisis. We are asking potential tourists and visitors to keep their vacation plans on the Gulf Coast. That is the best way they can help." "There are so many things to see and do on our Gulf Coast other than getting in the ocean. Swimming pools, shopping, great restaurants and attractions like Bellingrath Gardens and the Exploreum in Mobile, and the Zoo and Fort Morgan in Gulf Shores." "Keep your plans, the beaches are still beautiful in many areas and crews are working hard to clean up what has come ashore." Baldwin County, Alabama has 40,000 travel-related jobs that will be affected and visitor spending is $2.3 billion. Florida Governor Charlie Christ has made preparation and response to the oil crisis his top priority. For primary updates and info on response actions and impacts to the state of Florida Some hotels and resorts are experiencing some cancellations. The residents say they are used to hurricanes and tropical storms, but not this kind of threat with uncertainty. For maps and tracking on the oil spill go to The surface point of the spill is now 160 miles. Destin, FL has piled up 244 loads of sand berms to protect the 15 rare coastal freshwater dune lakes. Santa Rosa Beach, FL has concrete barriers and mesh netting ready if needed to protect their beaches. Rescued birds from the Gulf of Mexico have been moved to the Atlantic Ocean side at Wabasso, FL. MEXICO DRUG WARS Updated travel warnings remain in effect for the Mexico border towns of Tijuana, Nogales, Ciudad Juarea, Nuevo Laredo, Monterray and Matamoros. Millions of U.S. citizens visit Mexico annually and the resort and tourist areas do not see the level of crime and violence. Most of the victims are Mexican citizens who are associated with criminal activities, security also poses a threat for U.S. citizens. TIPS Avoid dangerous situations, know who to contact in an emergency, avoid areas where crime might occur and visit tourist areas in daylight. |
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Theatrical and Literary Trip to Alabama
Radio Interviews for Travel Planners Radio Show Edith Parten, Gulf Coast Reg. Dir. Tourism Plays and Musicals Opening Night "To Kill A Mockingbird" "It's A Grand Night For Singing" "Color Purple Musical" Shakespeares "All's Well That Ends Well" Edgar Allan Poe's "Fall of the House (Usher)" Anne Forschler-Tarrasch, Curator Birmingham Museum of Art Wedgewood Collection Kevin Travel News Sue Travel Tips Tom Parsons www.BestFares.com Henry Howard (on left in surgeon photo) 1st Sgt. Medical Orderly 31st Alabama Infantry Regimental Field Hospital Re-enactment James Hammond, Battle of Selma Re-enactment Committee Chair |
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION 2010 POWWOW
The PowWow is America's largest travel conference held annually in different U.S. destinations. The conference is aimed at promoting America's travel destinations to International and Domestic buyers. Official Numbers: 5,000+ overall delegates attended 5% increase from 2009 1,000+ U.S. travel organizations represented 1,100 International and Domestic buyers attended Buyers from 70 countries 70,000 pre-scheduled business appointments 400 International and 50 Domestic Journalists Kevin and Sue have attended this conference for 8 years and have made contacts with over 100 destination/state tourism providers. Some of the appointments were with: TSA Secure Flight, Grand Canyon Railway, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, North Carolina, Los Angeles, Memphis TN, Wyoming, San Antonio, Virginia Beach, Hilton Head, Jacksonville FL, West Virginia (Greenbrier), The Breakers (Palm Beach), Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Anchorage Al, Anaheim CA, Haiyi Hotels Worldwide, Rosen Hotels and Resorts, Simmons Family Waterfront Restaurants SF, Kimpton and Intercontinental Hotels Worldwide, Kennedy Space Center, Las Vegas Premier Shopping, Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort. These are just a few of the interviews we'll have coming up this year after attending PowWow. |
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Historic Selma
We had lunch at the historic St. James Hotel, Jesse James and his brother Frank stayed there when in town for a wedding. Live Oak Cemetery re-enactment and march to the battlefield. Back in Montgomery we drove along the Civil Rights Trail and saw the history connected with Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King. |
Battle of Selma, AL
Sue went on a trip to Alabama while Kevin went west to Wildcatter Ranch and Resort. While in Alabama I visited historic Selma for the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Selma. I met an interesting re-enactor, 1st Sgt. Henry Howard., Medical Orderly for the 31st Alabama Infantry Regimental Field Hospital. I was told that it wasn't a civil war battle, it was a battle of the Northern Aggression. The re-enactors started at the beautiful moss-laden Live Oak Cemetery where many notables are buried even a Vice President of the U.S. |
INVITATION TO FOUNDRY ART CENTER
The Spring Art Show in St. Charles, MO was held at the Foundry Art Center. Artists had temporarily set up their art and the upstairs lofts where the permanent artists also were exhibiting. The center can be used for many functions. |
St Charles Tartan Days
Mark your calendar next year to visit St. Charles, MO (our hometown) for the Tartan Festival. You'll see displays of swordmaking, the sheep dog chasing the sheep, booths, music and food. Take a carriage ride up the old brick streets and enjoy the ride. |
TRAVEL EXPERT SUE McCARTHY
I am a guest on Fox News Channel 2 in St. Louis, MO as their "TRAVEL EXPERT". Recently I was asked to be on the Tim Ezell Morning Show and talk about Ryan Air's wanting to charge $1.40 to use the toilet on the plane. Since Tim likes to have fun on the show I was prepared with a roll of toilet paper and a Qt. size zip lock bag in case Ryan Air decides to do this. I reminded Tim that you still couldn't go over 3 oz. in the zip lock bag though. Thank goodness the airlines aren't currently planning on adding this feature. |
St. Joseph, MO Trip
When you go to St. Joseph, MO a must see is the Patee House Museum and Jesse James Home. The Museum was the starting point for the Pony Express and it has been told the horse and rider actually rode right inside the hotel. There is a carousel for the young and old to ride, yes Sue did ride the rhino. Stop by the Pony Express Museum for a tour through history and learn all about how and why it got started. |
Remington Nature Center
On a recent trip to St. Joseph, MO, Kevin and I visited the Remington Nature Center. This is a great place to take the family if you are looking for a day trip or weekend trip. You'll discover what North American Indians lived in the area, how they lived day-by-day, learn about their culture and see the collection of artifacts. The artifacts room contains over 1,000 arrowheads, blades and tools. Take a hike along the Missouri riverbanks, view the nearby Loess Hills Bluffs, identify plants, wildflowers, birds and butterflies. Stop by the animal tracks display where by the push of a button you can see a variety of animal tracks appear and disappear in the sand. Although it is hard to believe people walk right the life-sized Wooly Mammoth and baby it is true. When you enter the front entrance be sure to look around...it is hard to miss! "Where nature and history collide." www.stjoenaturecenter.info or 816-271-5499 for info |
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