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I couldn't sleep, so here I am in front of my computer screen and nothing to write about. Its a strange feeling, to have something to say, but can't seem to write or type it. Has anyone of you ever had the same kind of feeling? Well anyhow, I was browsing the net a couple of hours ago and I bumped into this site that lists, "Why Americans should never be allowed to travel" true accounts of travel agents. These are a few examples:

A client called in inquiring about a package to Hawaii. After going over all the cost info, she asked, "Would it be cheaper to fly to California and then take the train to Hawaii?"

A man called, furious about a Florida package we did. I asked what was wrong with the vacation in Orlando. He said he was expecting an ocean-view room. I tried to explain that is not possible, since Orlando is in the middle of the state. He replied, "Don't lie to me. I looked on the map and Florida is a very thin state."

A businessman called and had a question about the documents he needed in order to fly to China. After a lengthy discussion about passports, I reminded him he needed a visa. "Oh no I don't, I've been to China many times and never had to have one of those." I double checked and sure enough, his stay required a visa. When I told him this he said, "Look, I've been to China four times and every time they have accepted my American Express."

Well, if you want to read more go here.