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Sitting at my laptop looking out the window and watching it snow here in Eastern Pennsylvania makes me wonder two things: Will they get game 5 of the World Series in Philly finished by Thanksgiving, and why in the world am I not sitting on the beach right now!

Many of you seeing the same weather, or just wanting to feel the sand between your toes, might be wondering the same, too. However, wondering about your job, your house, and your retirement fund are taking center stage for many of us. In fact today it was reported U.S. consumer confidence plunged in October, reaching an all-time low in the series' 41-year existence. Despite falling gasoline prices and the elimination of fuel surcharges by some airlines, the October consumer confidence index turned "significantly more pessimistic"...which actually makes me more opitmistic than ever.

You see, with all the doom and gloom reported each day, it's hard to find a shred of good news unless Oprah is giving away cars or has Donny and Marie on (I'm a little bit more rock n'roll than country, though). While we do face some serious economic and political uncertainity in the days and months ahead, the one thing that remains constant is the many shades of blue surrounding the islands we love. When I'm standing by the water, looking out at the waves, for a moment I forget the day to day problems we all encounter. It just feels right to stare, soaking up the scene for as long as I can. To me, a trip to the beach is theraputic. In fact, I would say I have a prescription for it to take twice a day if possible. Meaning...it's now more important than ever to not only get away when times are tough, but do so at the lowest possible price you can.

Over the next few days we will begin promoting winter travel at prices not seen in the past several years. The decreased cost of oil combined with a lack of consumer confidence leads to an opportunity for you to find a vacation that would normally cost 40-60% more. No one seemed to be expecting the financial meltdown (not even Alan Greenspan), so many resorts have built hundreds of thousands of new rooms in Jamaica, Punta Cana, and the Mayan Riviera of Mexico to name a few, which now need to be filled. These brand new hotels are loaded with amenities, from swim out pool rooms to multi-cultural dining experiences to incredible jacuzzi views, all on some of the best beaches in the world. Locking in your vacation price now will not only ensure you take advantage of these low rates, but also give you a needed break from the troubles, whatever they may be, in your life. Many say a vacation is a luxury, but at the right price it can be a necessity. With all inclusive rates starting at $50 per person per night, it may be cheaper to travel than to stay at home (considering I paid more for our family to eat philly cheesesteaks and spicy curly fries last night).

Be sure to watch our emails in the next few days for the best deals you will find in years. In fact, I'm confident once you see the prices, you will not only be a consumer with us for many years to come, but your confidence will return just as over time it always does. I'm more confident of this than the Phillies completing their game with the Rays anytime soon !