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San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 10, 2015
The team at Travel To Go, including President Jeanette Bunn and Vice President Tommy Middaugh, have long been active members in the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) community and have, for many years, come to the conferences as both attendees and exhibitors. Though they will not be exhibiting, Travel To Go will none the less be represented with both Tommy Middaugh and Jeanette Bunn attending the ARDA World 2015 Conference this year.
Many of the biggest names in the industry are gearing up to attend the ARDA World 2015 Conference that will be held from the 12th to the 16th of April at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida. As in past years, Jeanette Bunn and Tommy Middaugh are excited to be representing the 2-time Perspective Best Membership Award winning Travel To Go at this extraordinary conference. They look forward to the endless opportunities that the conference always provides for those in the industry to network and connect with their peers.
Travel To Go President Jeanette Bunn and Vice President Tommy Middaugh are also excited to be participating in a special charity event that will be held during the conference to benefit the Send Me On Vacation organization. On the 11th of April, to kick off the ARDA weekend, the two will be attending the TrackResults sponsored poker night to benefit SMOV and help the group achieve its goal of sending 100 women with breast cancer on unforgettable vacations with their families. Bunn and Middaugh have both been long time supporters of the organization, with Bunn once serving as the Co-President, and they will both be in attendance at the fundraiser on the 11th at their table to enjoy a night of poker and philanthropy. Jeanette Bunn and Tommy Middaugh are both looking forward to the weekend that they will spend with others in the timeshare industry and are looking forward to another successful year at the ARDA World Conference.
Through Travel To Go, members are offered access to unbelievable destinations all over the world. Every individual has dreams about vacations that they want to take with their loved ones, and when these travelers plan with Travel To Go, dreams can become reality. With the extraordinary customer service that the team offers, as well as the expert guidance of President Jeanette Bunn and Vice President Tommy Middaugh, every vacation opportunity that is taken advantage of through this expert provider can offer a lifetime of unforgettable memories. For more information on Travel To Go, or to start planning the trip of a lifetime, visit http://www.traveltogo.com.
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By Margaret Ady, Vice President, Marketing at TRUSTYOU
The November 2014 World Travel Market Global Trends report projects that mobile bookings will account for 35% of online bookings by 2018, and this doesn't include the travelers who are driven to call by mobile search. A Google study found that 58% of respondents would be extremely/very likely to call a hotel if the capability were available on a mobile search (Google, Click-to-Call Research Study).
The revenue potential for bookings from mobile devices is extraordinary; however, the demand is greater than the industry is currently keeping up with. Only 45% of global hotels currently accept mobile bookings (TripBarometer, Apr 2014). In the meantime, travelers are increasingly using mobile devices to do their travel planning research, and Expedia is reportedly busy developing a way to for travelers to begin a booking on a mobile device but transfer it to a PC.
Ultimately, the drive to book via mobile device begins with a solid, seamless mobile research experience. According to a ComScore report, "exclusive mobile visitors add an incremental 48% over desktop" in unique monthly visitors which means that "hotel sites need to ensure that their web sites are finely tuned to the unique needs of mobile visitors or else risk losing ground to more mobile-friendly rivals." (ComScore, Get MobileNow!)
Statistic after statistic supports web responsive design that will maintain a site's integrity on any device. A key piece of this web responsive development for hotels to consider is the presentation of travel reviews. Ninety-three percent of travelers use reviews to make travel decisions, yet reading the average review on a mobile device is a clunky, time-consuming endeavor. Just as travel websites in their entirety must evolve to meet the mobile space so must travel reviews.
A 2015 travel study conducted by TrustYou, in conjunction with Donna Quadri-Felitti, Ph.D. at New York University's Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism found that while travelers prefer a combination of full text reviews with summarized reviews in their decision-making process, 61% of respondents preferred to read only summarized reviews on mobile devices. Summarized review content, like TrustYou's Meta-Reviews, distills reviews from across all travel review sites to offer a visual representation of overall traveler sentiment about a hotel. Rather than reading full-text reviews, which average anywhere from 150-250 words or more, review summaries give a property an overall rating and may be customized to offer percentage scores for different aspects of the stay, such as location, ambiance, rooms, food, and service.
This year, it's projected that online reputation management will see more spend by hoteliers than ever before; it has become a key expenditure. It's worth noting that travelers are almost 4 times more likely to choose a hotel with a higher review score when the prices are the same (TrustYou, The Effect of Reviews on Hotel Conversion Rates & Pricing). Staying competitive will increasingly include giving travelers the most visually appealing and user-friendly mobile experience, including travel reviews.
*TrustYou's Meta-Reviews are based solely on verified travel reviews from more than 250 sources worldwide. They do not include data from TripAdvisor.
Margaret Ady serves as Vice President, Marketing at TrustYou, a big data and online reputation management company specializing in the hospitality industry. She graduated from the University of Southern California with degrees in Economics and Psychology, and where she was awarded the Annenberg Communications Pathway Grant for her research in new technology and its impact on healthcare decision-making. Previously, Margaret served in leadership positions at The Walt Disney Company and The Oprah Winfrey Network and has provided research, branding and consulting services to 20th Television (Fox), Nielsen and many other companies in FMCG/Entertainment/IT industries.
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We pick international destinations where the strong dollar is making travel remarkably affordable.
The good news for U.S. travelers who plan to venture abroad this year is that their dollars will go further. The euro is at a 12-year low, and other currencies have also dropped relative to the dollar. That makes train travel, hotels and restaurants more affordable.
We asked travel experts to recommend destinations where youll get extra bang for your buck this year. Not only are Europe and some Mediterranean countries bargains, its also a great time to jet down to Argentina or Chile, or even to visit Canada. Late August and September are good times to snag deals on airfare and hotels and to enjoy good weather while avoiding the tourist crush.
Youll benefit from the favorable exchange rates in euro-zone countries as soon as you hit the ground. The strong dollar will get you discounts of 20% to 30% off prices in recent years for food, train tickets, shows and more, according to travel experts. Youll find the biggest bargains in locations off the beaten track, and packages can be good deals in bigger cities. Want to take a cruise? The Mediterranean ports have plenty of ships, and carriers are counting on the weak euro to attract U.S. tourists, says Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in chief of CruiseCritic.com.
Portugal offers inexpensive restaurants and hotels, as well as wine that rivals the French and Italian varietals. It boasts Old World city squares lined with cafs and ornate churches, beautiful beaches, and lush wine country in the Douro Valley. The country was hit hard by the recession, but that works in your favor, says Anne Banas, executive editor of SmarterTravel.com, because second-tier hotels and restaurants are mostly gone. Any businesses that were not thriving fell out, so what remains is the best.
Wander the winding streets of Lisbon, take one of the vintage trams, or grab a cheap cab to see the sights. Theres no charge for the Berardo Museum, which includes works by Picasso, Dali and Warhol, or stroll the waterfront at Parque das Naces. Take a day trip to the medieval village of Obidos or hit the beach in surfers paradise Cascais.
Airfares to Lisbon are cheaper than to neighboring countries. Flights from Boston in September recently cost as little as $730, and four-star hotels averaged $141 per night. (All airfares are round-trip, and average hotel rates come from Expedia.) The five-star Corinthia Hotel offers an annual sale that cuts rates in half; rooms in September start at $101.
Best known as the home of Transylvania, Romanias charm extends beyond mountainside castles and picturesque villages. Bucharests wide, tree-lined avenues and belle epoque architecture have earned it the nickname Little Paris. The capital city may have lost its allure for tourists during the decades it was under Communist rule, but the vibe today is reminiscent of Prague without the crowds and high prices. Stroll the cobblestone streets of the old merchant center of Lipscani (now home to art galleries and antique shops), or celebrate classical music with the George Enescu International Festival in late August and most of September.
Bucharest is one of the cheapest cities in the world in which to stay at a five-star hotel, according to SmarterTravel.com. September rates recently averaged $147 per night. Three hours northwest of the city, you can stay in a Transylvanian castle for as little as $41 per person per night, including breakfast. Flights from northeastern U.S. airports run about $800 to $1,000 in September. A package may save you even more and provide a guide: Gate 1 Travel recently offered a nine-night escorted trip including airfare from New York and most meals for $2,199 per person.
Relatively new to the euro, Latvia is a boon for value seekers. Because this former Eastern Bloc nation is still off most tourists radar, prices are low. The capital city, Riga, is home to the largest collection of art nouveau buildings in the world. It is a city where castles and Victorian gingerbread houses meet Soviet-style apartment blocks and skyscrapers. Tour the Central Market for free samples of local delicacies, such as smoked meats and pickles, and grab a beer at a local pub for about $2. For another couple of dollars, take a train to the nearby beach town of Jrmala, considered the Riviera of the Baltics.
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Dorian Poe, 11, from Burlington, Ontario, sends his stuffed polar bear Tikko to other children around the world Each child who looks after Tikko is tasked with raising awareness about autism in his or her community
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Published: 15:59 EST, 9 April 2015 | Updated: 17:27 EST, 9 April 2015
A little boy with autism has sent his toy bear on a round-the-world mission to help him raise awareness about the disability.
In January 2013, Dorian Poe, from Burlington, Ontario, sent his favorite toy out on the global adventure, having been inspired by the story of a cancer-stricken girl who, unable to live her own dreams of world travel, sent her teddy bear in her place.
Hoping to raise the same level of global awareness about his own condition, Dorian decided to send his Ganz Webkinz bear, called Tikko, out into the world, carrying with him a message of understanding and tolerance for those affected by autism.
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'It's okay to be different': Dorian Poe, 11, with his beloved bear Tikko, whose travels have raised awareness for autism all over the world
Tikko the travelling bear takes autism awareness to new heights
With the help and support of his mother Christine, Dorian, who was then nine years old, sent Tikko off on the first leg of his adventure in back in January 2013. Now, the bear has circled the globe and then some, continuing to share his vital message, while inviting the world to join in with his journeyonline.
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Robbie Henshaw crosses for Ireland's match-winning try against England in this year's Six Nations.
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The Cricket World Cup probably came at a very good time for the rugby forces up north. It's not that Kiwis, Aussies and South Africans completely ignored what was going on in this this year's Six Nations Championship, but it came and went without much comment.
That would have suited the powers that be up there just fine. Yes, they're justifiably irked at times by this part of the world's often arrogant and short-sighted views on the brand of football played up there - and reluctance to rate it - but in a World Cup year that ignorance is bliss to northern souls.
So what happened while you were sleeping? Well, while Brendon McCullum was blasting sixes into the stands, the evergreen Paul O'Connell was soaring high in the Irish lineout to lead his side to back-to-back Six Nations titles. Yep, two in a row for Ireland, it's been a long time since that happened. That Ireland only took the title on points points difference, however, showed just how competitive Europe's main event was this year. England were a collapsed maul from taking the title while Wales were left to rue one bad half of rugby against their Saxon neighbours. And France? Well, they learned to run the ball again, even if it took them four games to do so.
So with all that in mind here's what I think is a fair reflection of the how the teams should stack up with bookmakers less than six months out from the Rugby World Cup.
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TWO of the world's biggest names in halal tourism will launch new products aimed at accelerating one of the fastest growing sectors in the travel industry at the premier show for travel in the Middle East.
Muslim friendly travel companies CrescentRating and HalalTrip will exhibit new products at this year's Arabian Travel Market in Dubai next month.Thefour dayevent aims to facilitate the growth of the Halal travel market.
Fazal Bahardeen, CEO of CrescentRating and HalalTrip,said the mysterious new products will be "innovations that enhance the experience of the Muslim travellers" - in line with the theme of this year's show which is set to shine the spotlight on the growing importance of technology in the industry.
"This year the ATM will be focusing on family travel and advances in technology and we will launch products which will showcase the integration of the latest technology," he said.
"Our focus as a business is to increase the interaction on in the digital space as we are seeing Muslim travellers across the world, especially in the Middle East, increasing their use of technology through smartphones and tablets."
The company recently launched The "MasterCard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2015" which it claims is the most comprehensive research that has been released in the halal tourism sector.
Malaysia took the top spot on the list, for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) destinations while Singapore came first for the non-OIC destinations.
The study also revealed that in 2014, this segment was worth $145 billion with 108 million Muslim travellers representing 10% of the entire tourism economy. This is forecast to grow to 150 million visitors by 2020 and 11% of the market segment with a market value projected to grow to $200 billion.
The 2015 edition of the ATM will take place at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre on May 4-7.
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San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 08, 2015
During the ARDA World 2015 Conference, TrackResults will be hosting the 2nd annual poker tournament in support of Send Me On Vacation (SMOV). SMOV is an organization that has made it its mission to change the lives of breast cancer patients by sending them on extraordinary vacations that will help them fight the emotional effects of the disease and spend much needed time away with their loved ones. This event will offer attendees the chance to let loose and enjoy some time playing blackjack, poker, or roulette when they attend from 8pm to 11pm on April 11th at the World Center Marriott, and will also allow them to support a more than deserving cause. The biggest names in the travel industry will attend in support of the event, including Travel To Gos very own President Jeanette Bunn and Vice President Tommy Middaugh.
Jeanette Bunn, Tommy Middaugh, and the Travel To Go team have been recognized two years in a row by Perspective Magazine as the best membership program, and this year, the industry leader has bought a table and will be participating in this event to support Send Me On Vacation. Travel To Go President Jeanette Bunn is the former Co-President of SMOV and is excited to be showing her support, and Middaugh, who himself has been recently recognized by Perspective with the Philanthropist of the Year award, is equally honored to be able to attend this extraordinary event to support SMOV.
Travel To Go has long been a huge supporter of the Send Me On Vacation mission to send those who are suffering from breast cancer on once in a lifetime trips with their loved ones, whether these trips are an opportunity for them to heal the emotional scars that come with the disease, or the last chance that these women have to travel with their families. Bunn and Middaugh could not be happier to join TrackResults and SMOV as they try to reach the goal of sending 100 women on vacations through the proceeds of this event, and they are both excited to see a second successful year for the charity event.
A leading travel provider that has been offering its members unbeatable customer service for more than 25 years, Travel To Go knows what it takes to make vacation dreams come true. Its award winning team is dedicated to crafting the perfect vacation experience for every traveler and to building a lasting relationship with each member. To learn more about Travel To Go, Jeanette Bunn, Tommy Middaugh, and the mission of the team please go to http://www.traveltogo.com.
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Lhasa, Tibet (PRWEB) April 07, 2015
Students are finding that Tibet travel is an experience that can help them gain the global perspective needed to set themselves apart from their peers. Unique cultural experiences and natural beauty that cant be found anywhere else await those who make the trip. Tibet Ctrip Travel Service-TCTS (http://www.tibetctrip.com) has been helping students discover Tibet for over 12 years and discusses a couple of their itineraries for the 2015 travel season.
Few experiences rival travelling in Tibet; many who visit gain perspective that helps them to never see the world in the same way again. Students looking to take a break from studying while broadening their cultural horizons and enjoying enriching experiences need look no further. With summer only a few months away now is the time to start planning a trip.
Tibet travel agency TCTS is located in the heart of Lhasa and offers fully customizable private tours and competitively priced group tours. Since 1999, Tibet Ctrip Travel Service (TCTS) has provided authentic cultural travel, remote trekking adventures, and Kailash spiritual journeys.
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Millennials are increasingly prioritizing travel over their careers. Why is this the case? (Credit: rema1n5 via Flickr)
Like many soon-to-be college alumni, I remember facing multiple options for life post-grad. Two felt responsible attend graduate school or immediately enter my career while the third seemed more personally fulfilling: go see the world.
As graduation day approached, I still didnt have an answer. Even with a wait-list letter from an Ivy League and silence on the job front, traveling didnt stand out to me as a feasible option. Career-driven, not the bravest of people and lacking the financial support of my parents to jet-set, there were a number of reasons why, while romantic, the idea of traveling post-grad didnt seem like a legitimate choice. I never had to really consider it though; I received a job offer right before graduation and took the more conventional route.
My college roommate didnt.
Within weeks of finishing the final courses for her degree, Kristin Wallash and her twin sister, Briana, flew on one-way tickets to Bangkok to start a year-long backpacking trip. Suddenly, her Facebook wall was flooded with exotic locales, stunning sunsets and somewhat-nauseating local cuisine the typical fare for millennials on post-grad trips. With the intent ofWWOOFing, Kristin and Briana set off to work on organic farms across Southeast Asia, wherever their paths took them, to finance their trip.
Our two diverging lifestyles made me wonder: Is it better to put off your career to travel?
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While Kristin and Brianas deviance seemed foreign to me, their impulse to buck the conventional post-graduate step is common. According to American Express American Express Business Insights, millennials are thefastest-growing age groupwhen it comes to travel spending. Theyre twice as likely as non-millennials totravel as a hobby, with 50% taking at least four leisure trips a year. Whats more, young people make up about 20% of all international travelers, according toU.N. estimates, generating a whopping $185 billion in tourism revenue abroad.
Traveling is expensive, but it doesnt seem to be a luxury reserved for established adults anymore. That change can be explained by a cocktail of reasons, ranging from a tough job market to a shifting value system.
The millennial generation prioritizes experiences and by extension, travel above all else, said Susana Hawkins, a design researcher at Lextant. Given how easy it has always been for them to access things digitally, millennials see analog experiences as the preferred way to develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
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ATLANTA, April 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News and World Report Travel announced earlier this year the Best Hotels in Atlanta along with the Best Hotels in the U.S. Out of 31 luxury hotels, 10 made the U.S. News list of the Best Hotels in Atlanta. The Sheraton Atlanta made the list at #10.
The rankings are based on an unbiased analysis of awards, expert recommendations and user ratings. To see a complete list of U.S. News and World Report's Best Hotels in Atlanta visit http://travel.usnews.com/Hotels/Atlanta_GA/
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With $20 million in upcoming renovations expected to be complete late Summer 2015, the Sheraton Atlanta will boast a fresh new guestroom look and atmosphere.
Amenities at the Sheraton Atlanta include a stunning indoor/outdoor Garden Courtyard with a retractable roof and year-round swimming pool, 90,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space, a 24-hour fitness center, The Link at Sheraton; a full service business center, concierge, two ballrooms, two distinct restaurants including Fandangles Restaurant and Bar; one of Atlanta's highest rated restaurants on Trip Advisor, a deli, in-room dining, Sheraton Club; an exclusive lounge and wireless high-speed Internet access in guest rooms, suites, and all public and meeting space.
Ideally located just 15 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as well as a 5 minute drive to the King Center, the hotel is located within walking distance of Peachtree Center, Centennial Park, CNN Center, The Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Center for Civil and Human Rights, College Football Hall of Fame and the Georgia World Congress Center as well as top sporting and concert venues such as Philips Arena (Atlanta Hawks) and the Georgia Dome (Atlanta Falcons).
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HONG KONG For Asias aviation industry, the growing pains have just begun.
A year of disasters, the disappearance of Flight 370 and financial turbulence highlight the challenges confronting the worlds biggest air travel market, where governments, regulators and airlines are struggling to keep up after a decade of astonishing growth.
A U.N. agencys warning about airline safety in Thailand, one of the worlds top tourist destinations, is just the latest sign of ferment in the industry.
The boom has been driven by the regions explosive economic growth as well as market liberalizations that have allowed dozens of new discount carriers to flourish, turning the airline business on its head.
The strains are also showing in recurring pilot shortages and shortcomings in air traffic control systems and airport infrastructure that countries are scrambling to upgrade, especially in big Southeast Asian nations such as Indonesia.
Were in uncharted waters, said Desmond Ross, principal at DRA International aviation consultants and former head of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office, which oversees airline safety for South Pacific islands. I dont think the world has seen this sort of growth before.
A third of airplane accidents in the Asia-Pacific region from 2008 to 2012 involved deficiencies in regulatory oversight, the International Civil Aviation Organization said in a report this year. Another 27 percent involved deficiencies in safety management.
Meanwhile, the agencys recent audit of Thailand has produced disquieting revelations about what lies below the surface of a country that has marketed itself to the world as a safe and welcoming destination.
The agency informed governments in March of significant safety concerns, prompting several Asian nations to step up inspections of Thai airlines or block them from launching new flights and modifying schedules.
The leader of Thailands military government, which ousted its civilian predecessor in a coup last year, blamed years of neglect for allowing problems to accumulate to a critical mass. He said the civil aviation department has only 12 inspectors, a figure unchanged for years despite huge growth in tourism.
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Steven Spielberg took his crew to some of the most exotic locations around the world while filming the 'Indiana Jones' movie franchise. Here are just a few you can still visit today.
Harrison Ford has portrayed many famous movie characters, but perhaps the most iconic is Indiana Jones. Ford expertly molded the ruggedly handsome (and ophidiophobic) character that starred in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), The Temple of Doom (1984), The Last Crusade (1989), and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008). With rumors that Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation, Guardians of the Galaxy) is being groomed as Ford's replacement in a reboot, we're taking a look at the original series' most exotic filming locations, which you can still travel to today.
Kauai, Hawaii
Those iconic jungle-treasure-hunting scenes in Raiders of the Lost Ark were supposed to be taking place in the wilds of Peru. They were actually shot on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, with the famed rolling-boulder scene shot in and around the Huleia National Wildlife Refuge.
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Tozeur, Tunisia
If you were tricked into believing that the snake-hating and Nazi-face-melting in Raiders took place in Egypt, the film crew did their job well: Those scenes were actually shot in the desert landscapes of Tunisia, with the showdown between Indy and the Nazis taking place near Sidi Bouhlel canyon, just outside of Tozeur. (Fun fact: The Star Wars series has also used Tozeur as a locale.)
La Rochelle, France
Director Steven Spielberg tore this next location directly from the history books. The port of La Pallice in La Rochelle, France, was used by the Nazis during World War II as a U-boat base, so Spielberg cast the real-life location as just that in Raiders. Those eerie, hulking, concrete U-boat "pens" are still visible from the port, but no longer in use.
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LEONI TWP., MI - A visit from an author who took them to places around the world, and dropping everything to curl up with a good book were among the festivities enjoyed by East Jackson students during March is Reading Month.
Students at Memorial and Bertha Robinson elementary schools spent the month enjoying a variety of activities.
Jackson veterinarian Jason Galicki brought his therapy dog Delilah to Memorial Elementary School for a day of reading. Students read to Delilah and learned about dogs and being a veterinarian.
Joel Tacey, Michigan's Family Funnyman, also took Memorial students on a "trip around the world," introducing them to zany characters.
At Bertha Robinson Elementary School, Principal Heather Jacobs surprised students and staff with DEAR - Drop Everything and Read - times. When this happened, everyone stopped what they were doing and found a comfortable spot to read a book.
Jackson author D.L. Price also visited the school, as did East Jackson High School students, who dropped in to read to students.
Bertha Robinson Elementary classes also decorated their room doors to celebrate the month.
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