Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Travel Blissful will take a break over the holiday season, you can expect more updates again in January. Until then, have a wonderful holiday! Wherever you are in the world.
For suggestions on alternative ways to spend New Year’s Eve, check out tripwolf’s Crazy New Year’s Eve Ideas.

“This time of year means being kind to everyone we meet, to share a smile with strangers we may pass along the street.” – Betty Black
“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” – Bob Hope
“A hug is the perfect gift; one size fits all, and nobody minds if you exchange it.” – Author Unknown
“Remember, if Christmas isn’t found in your heart, you won’t find it under a tree.” – Author Unknown
“Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.” – Oren Arnold
“The only real blind person at Christmas-time is he who has no Christmas in his heart.” – Helen Keller
“Memories are perhaps the best gifts of all.” – Gloria Gaither
“Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting.” – Elizabeth Bibesco
“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” – Vern McLellan

Merry Christmas to you!
Happy holidays to you also… looking forward to to a new year of stories…
Happy New Years, Erica. I hope 2009 is a year full of more great travels for you.
Thanks the same!
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Erica, and have a fabulous 2009! I’m looking forward to seeing your list of must-go destinations for 2009.
Compliments of the season Erica!
I look forward to many more travel stories (and other write-ups) from your blog too! 2009 will be one filled with more exciting destinations!
Cheryl
Thanks Lara! You can expect a post on destinations and/or travel trends for 2009 later this week.
Hi Cheryl, Am happy to hear that. Yes, 2009 will definitely be a year with lots of great destinations!
happy new year erica!