I'm often asked how I find my 'exotic' places for vacations. It's actually pretty simple. You can do it, too. Basically, I stumble upon them. That's my secret. The real key however, is that I always have my antennas up. I look, I read, I surf, I listen. Then most of the time, something just clicks and things fall into place. There's no requirement for in-depth study. The trick is in keeping up the antenna. First, look at the Sunday paper Travel section or supplement. This section is always chocked full of destinations, travel specials, deals and tips. Make yourself a nice cup of coffee or tea, sit in a quiet spot and scan the paper. Yes, just scan it. Pay particular attention to the tiny classified ads that pepper the edges of the pages. These are usually low … [Read more...]