Category: Message From the President

“What is your favorite country?” This is the question that we are probably asked more than any other. If you are like most Travelers’ Century Club members it is a difficult question to answer as you probably do not have a favorite country and have enjoyed, or at least come to appreciate in various ways,…

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How did you first hear about the Travelers’ Century Club? When the Travelers’ Century Club was first established, the original club members were, for the most part, clients of Hemphill Travel Services or known by the club founders, Bert Hemphill and Russ Davidson. Since then the assumption has been that members have largely heard about…

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What is your favorite way to travel? At a high level each trip probably falls into one, or a combination, of the following types: group tours, private tours, or independent travel. As a member of the Travelers’ Century Club, you have probably at one time or another tried them all. Like you, over the years…

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It hardly seems like another travel year is closing, but it is that time again for us to wish you a Happy Holiday Season. A special thanks to all our Coordinators for their hard work and for the many meetings held this last year. Many thanks to TCC Vice President Tim Skeet and Mediterranean Chapter…

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While there is not a trip I’ve taken that I regret taking, the truth is travel is not always fun and it is not always easy. Sometimes it forces us to face our fears and learn how to overcome, or at least temporarily manage them, to get by. Here are some examples. Sea Sickness On…

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What does your TCC travel list say about you? Over the last two years, as a part of reviewing new member applications, I’ve had the opportunity to look at a few hundred country lists. In this process there are definite patterns that emerge that are not as obvious on the status increase submissions. When country…

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It is truly an honor to be named as President of the Travelers’ Century Club. I’ve been part of this club for almost my entire adult life having joined as a provisional member exactly thirty years ago. The club, the members I’ve had the good fortune to meet and now call my friends and, of…

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During this holiday season and throughout the New Year, I wish you joy, happiness, and safe travels. It has been my privilege to be your Travelers’ Century Club president 2016- 2017. Our membership continues to grow with the leadership of the Board of Directors and our dedicated Chapter Coordinators. It is exciting to see more…

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Safari is a journey not a destination. I have decided this is why safari travel is described not as going “to” safari as in going to Paris, but as going “on” safari. It was not until I had the experience of going on safari did I genuinely appreciate the journey. My naive response, prior to…

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When did the 2000 millennium begin? Officially, the new millennium began at zero hour, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), also referred to as Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), on January 1, 2001. However worldwide celebrations began at midnight on January 1, 2000. Samoa, Tonga and Kiritimati (Christmas Island), part of Kiribati, were the first places to welcome…

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