Punxsutawney Phil is a legend. They claim he is over 120 years old and predicts the weather with 100% accuracy. According to legend, if Groundhog Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring. The first official trek to Gobbler’s Knob was made on February 2, 1887 although the celebration itself is much older. Since then, the official spectacle of all spectacles takes place each February 2nd in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Here are 5 reasons I love Groundhog Day.
The excitement and anxiety wash over you. Finally! That long overdue trip. It’s a place you have always wanted to go but have never been. Adventure awaits, but what next? Here are a dozen tips to make your trip more memorable.
Pack light then cut it by a third
“I have to pack this pair of shoes. I can’t live without four hats. How will I manage with one coat?” Stop! Whenever traveling to a new place the temptation is to over pack. Unless you are going to a remote area- don’t do it! You can always add to your suitcase, if needed, and a way to clean your clothes is usually available. Toting heavy luggage to the train station is awful as I found out in Paris recently. Pack the bare minimum and learn to work with it. Your back will thank you.
Another great post by Seth Godin here.
He talks about being very good at what you do. The problem with being perfect though, he says, is how easy it is for most of us to overlook the excellence and find only the faults. We grow used to certain standards, become desensitized to great experiences and really do take the good stuff for granted all too often.
The Conch Tour Train in Key West, Florida rolled out in 1958. Today, it’s still going strong and for many is an icon of the Key West vibe. What started out 50 years ago with one train and two people has grown to 14 trains and over 33 cast members now. People from all over the world enjoy and remember a ride on this great tour. So, raise a toast today to 50 years of fun, education and entertainment Key West , Florida style.
Happy Birthday, Conch Tour Train!
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Yes, my friends. We’ve gone whole hog and switched to WordPress and our own servers for the Blog! Trusted Tours and Attractions is growing by leaps and bounds so update your RSS feeds, Bookmarks, etc. Very exciting. So many possibilities! Thanks to everyone for their support.
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The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida last week was wonderful!
This showcase brings so many different vendors under one roof that it makes your head spin. Special effects, inflatables, hot dog carts, rides, animatronics, scenery, vending, ticketing, maintainance, popcorn machines, software, 3-D theaters and even dinner in the sky.
The sights, sounds and smells were amazing!
One of my favorite displays was from Scarefactory. This animatronic headless horseman reared up on it’s hind legs while the horseman swung his sword…very cool. 
Aesop once said, “Please all and you will please none.” Trying to please everyone is a tempting trap but doomed to failure. Chuck McKay at Fishing for Customers has a great post about the benefits of specialization. He makes the point that specialists are more successful than generalists but everyone is afraid of leaving potential customers behind. Chuck argues that it doesn’t work that way. He makes a good case for rethinking your strategy and defining yourself more precisely.
This applies to hotels, restaurants, tours, attractions, museums, people and every aspect of the tourism business. What is your brand really? What are you known for?
