Here I go!

I've been told many times over the years that I should write travel guide books, but this is as close as I plan to come to that!

Since getting my first passport at age 43, I have gotten to go places in this world that I never dreamed of seeing, and I'm an inveterate note taker. My travels since 1986 have been as a professional travel agent...which only increased that note taking. I hope to share some of the things I've found interesting for one reason or another -- maybe for cultural or historic reasons, maybe just beautiful, maybe ultra good, maybe just hilarious. And sometimes just because I liked it, related to travel or not.

My speciality in the travel business is Italy, though I handle travel pretty much worldwide..and if I don't keep up with a particular area, one of the great agents in my office does. See www.sallywatkins.com for more about the professional side of my life.

Your comments and shared tips are very welcome! I truly believe "we get by with a little help from our friends."

Monday, December 8, 2008

Cozy 'bar' in Florence

In Florence, head your tired feet to the lovely small bar at Hotel Helvetia & Bristol, which is right in the heart of everything. Quiet, serene, friendly service, good snacks, good bar menu for light meals. In the home page photo at http://helvetiabristol.warwickhotels.com, the room in the background is the bar. Via dei Pescioni 2, 50123 Florence, ItalyTel: +39 055 26651

4 comments:

Megan in Liguria said...

Welcome aboard Sally! Look forward to reading further blogs from you. M:)

Dana Kaplan said...

Hi Sally,
I came to your blog from Diana's Creative Structures blog. Your writing is lovely and I look forward to following you. I hope you don't mind if I add a link to your blog on mine...

Dana

Sally said...

Dana -- I would be honored! Many thanks.

Anne in Oxfordshire said...

Hi Sally I also came to your blog from Diana's Creative Structures blog.

I love Italy and have just returned from a 10 day trip to Colletta Di Castelbianco, Liguria, we had a fantastic time, just got to think where to go next. Last year (2007) we had a 10 day trip to Lake Como and the year before that Sicily...both also amazing trips.

Welcome to blogging...I look forward to reading more from you:-)