The Traveling Eye June 1, 2008

Hello Loyal Listeners & Fello World Travelers,

Today we are escorting the "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" trip to New York City. Unfortunately, we will not do a live show, however we will bring you one of our favorite shows, The Road Less Traveled.

Next week we will be in the studio and tell you all about the play and New York City. Not to make you jealous but I know we are going to have a blast. Twenty five ladies taking on New York.

Tune in every Sunday from 4-5pm Central time on The Talk of Chicago 1690 WVON or listen online @ www.wvon.com

"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page"

Talk to you Sunday!

The Traveling Eye, May 25, 2008

The Traveling Eye with Bonnie DeShong and Ja'Vonne Harley is on every Sunday from 4-5pm Central Time on The Talk of Chicago 1690 WVON. You can also listen on line http://www.wvon.com/

The Traveling Eye is a full service travel show covering travel news, the how to's of travel and destination features.

This Sunday we will address Responsible Tourism. Responsible Tourism is bringing about a positive impact on the economy, society, culture, and environment on the communities that they touch.

Marnie Heim-Stafford, owner of Voluntours in South Africa will be our special guest. Marnie Heim-Stafford runs Voluntours - her life -passion -with the help of her husband, Jeremy Stafford. They personally run and oversee all projects with a personal touch from Midrand, South Africa. As South African's they love what they do and are able to make a difference in their own country with your help. Marnie has been involved in tourism since she started working. Through her career she has gained in-bound, out-bound, retail and wholesale travel experience. However it was with her involvement with Tourism Johannesburg that she found her love in developmental tourism through her work in Soweto and Alexandria townships.

Voluntours is a professional Volunteer Project Management Organisation (VPMO) and Tour Brokerage that provides responsible short - medium term volunteering programmes, operating from Midrand, South Africa. In a nut-shell, our core business is placing international volunteers on various community and environmental volunteer projects. Self-funding volunteers are carefully selected whereby their unique skills and interests are matched with our volunteer projects' needs. The volunteers, projects and suppliers we use must meet the core values and ethos of Voluntours. As part of your package we will also help organise the rest of your trip - whether its leopard tracking in the bush, bungee jumping over a raging river or rewarding yourself sipping cocktails at a lodge that shares our values of responsible travel. Voluntours is managed by Mamncane Projects cc, a registered close corporation in South Africa (Reg. No 2002/103415/23). The close corporation is 100% women owned. Which has been providing tours, project and event management, marketing and training since establishment in 2002. Voluntours have extensive Travel, Human Resources and NGO / Community Development experience. Mamncane is an indigenous Xhosa/Zulu term of respect meaning "Little Aunty" or "Little Mama"

Voluntours:
http://www.voluntours.co.za/
info@voluntours.co.za
+27 (0)11 315-4049 Phone
+27 (0)11 315-4050 Fax

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

Hello Cat on a Hot Tin Roof travelers,

Time is fast approaching for our trip May 30 - June 1, 2008.

Here are some options based on communication we have had with some of the group members. If you'd like to join some of the other travelers here is a list of things that are being discussed.

Friday:

• We arrive at 9:45am and will immediately transfer to our hotel
• Check in time is 3pm, therefore the rooms may not be available. If the rooms are not available you can store your luggage at the hotel.
• For those going from the hotel directly to the theatre I suggest we share taxis
• After the play some of us are going to Carmine's, a family style Italian restaurant in the same block as the theatre. The should play end around 10:45pm

Saturday: This is a completely free day.

• Some are going shopping
• Some are touring (Ground Zero, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, etc)
• African Burial Ground
• Jazz club (we are open to some suggestions)
• Thurgood starring Lawrence Fishburne, playing at the Booth Theatre @ 222 W 45th

You can comminucation with other group members by placing your comments here.

See you at the airport
The Traveling Eye

May 18, 2008

Hello Fellow World Travelers,

Listen to The Traveling Eye with Bonnie DeShong and Ja'Vonne Harley every Sunday from 4 - 5pm Central time on the talk of Chicago 1690 WVON or online @ http://www.wvon.com/

Every Sunday learn whats happening in the travel industry with the latest Travel News, Funny Stories, Tips, places to go and more.

This Sunday, May 18, 2008 Bonnie and Ja'Vonne will explore the Road Less Traveled. Learn of the benefits of getting off the beaten path and how to incorporate it in your itinerary. Both will share their Road Less Traveled experiences.

Chicago made the Travel and Leisure list of 20 Great American Beaches. http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/great-american-beaches-2008

Unwind in Somoa with The Traveling Eye November 9 - 12, 2008. http://www.advantage-intl.com/Sonoma_2008_Cover.htm

Join in the conversation 773-591-1690.

Email us @ thetravelingeye@aol.com

Tune in this Sunday and every Sunday @ 4pm on The Talk of Chicago 1690 WVON or online http://www.wvon.com/

See you on the road!

May 4, 2008

Hello Fellow World Travelers,

The Traveling Eye with Bonnie DeShong and Ja'Vonne Harley is live every Sunday from 4-5 PM Central time on the Talk of Chicago 1690 WVON and on line @ www.wvon.com.

This Sunday, Bonnie will be live from Punta Cana, The Dominican Republic.

The Dominican Republic is a colorful tapestry of Spanish, French, Haitian, and African influences woven by a rich and storied history. Christopher Columbus described this lush land as "a beautiful island paradise with high forested mountains and large river valleys". Punta Cana is in the Eastern Region of the Island where it's all about the beach. Punta Cana is undeniably breathtaking with tall swaying palms scattered along 21 miles of some of the whitest and finest coral sand beaches in the world. The area has become a haven for vacationers who are seeking a beach chair, a Pina Colada and a good read.

Every Sunday includes "Ja'Vonne's Travel Minute", a one minute travel tip or thought and Travel News.

Getting ripped off while traveling is never a pleasant experience. Remember that thieves thrive on confusion, crowds and tourist traps. Keep a low profile. Leave the valuable jewelry at home. If you must have bling, get the fake stuff to travel with. Take only enough money with you for the days activities and keep the rest in the safety deposit box in your room along with your passport. If you must carry a bag make it a small one that can stay close to your body like a fanny pack. If a theft happens, immediately get a police report because you’ll need it to make an insurance claim and lost or stolen traveler's checks must be reported within 24 hours. Even the most careful traveler can get ripped off. The point here is to limit your loses and don't let it ruin your trip. Tune in next week for more safety tips

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"The world is the book, and those who do not travel, read only a page."