Disneyland

- submitted by Wendell Scott

“…to all who come to this happy place - welcome.” ~ Walt Disney

And that I did, go to that happy place, twice. 

Disneyland opened its doors July 17, 1955, and it opened its doors to me this past weekend for the first time. I decided to take a little time off work and go visit the original magical place for the first time in my life. 

Performing for Walt Disney World, I had already been aware that an influx of pixie dust was waiting for me as I stepped onto Main Street U.S.A…but something different happened. I didn’t feel fantasy, but the reality of magic. I was walking on the same exact ground that Walt Disney once walked on. I was riding some of the attractions that Walt himself helped to design and create. I was walking in Walt’s footsteps. It was a very humbling and emotional experience for me that I will never forget.

Istanbul

- Submitted by JoAnn Johnson

Istanbul

Istanbul—the name alone sounds exotic and mysterious.  My friend and I spent several days there at Easter and loved it!  The spring flowers were in bloom which was an added bonus.

Must see attractions include:

Hagia Sophia – Church completed in A.D. 537.  Fantastically beautiful!  If you can only see one thing in Istanbul, make this it!

Topaki Palace – Wander the grounds at your leisure and drink up the beauty!

The Grand Bazaar – One of the largest and oldest shopping areas in the world—4000+ shops!  Try some Turkish Delight (candy)!

Mosque of Slueiman the Magnificent and the Blue Mosque – The minarets (towers from which the summons to prayer are cried) symbolize Istanbul.  Take a tour inside the mosques.

Cruise up the Bosporus Strait – Sit back and relax and view the many palaces, etc., along the way.  Sail under the bridge connecting Europe and Asia!

Cistern – A “different” type of attraction!  It’s an ancient underground water storage area!  Look for the two Medusa heads!

One of the best things about Istanbul, however, is there are CATS EVERYWHERE!

During this trip we felt completely safe.  The people were very friendly and many of them speak English.  Watch out for the taxi drivers trying to cheat you at the Grand Bazaar!

Country countdown for 2012:  Goal is to visit 8 new countries this year.   2 down.  6 to go.

Montego Bay, Jamaica

- submitted by JoAnn Johnson

My friend and I went to Montego Bay , Jamaica for MLK Day. 

We took a day trip to Dunns River Falls and to Ocho Rios.  

I didn’t walk up the Falls on this trip—maybe next time!  

The jerked chicken and pork were as good as you have always heard.  

I loved these wooden carvings of Bob Marley!

Country countdown for 2012:  Goal is to visit 8 countries this year. 

1 down.  7 to go.

JoAnn’s 2012 Travel Goal

- Submitted by JoAnn Johnson

I would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year filled with exciting travel adventures!

This year I will turn 55.  I have visited 47 countries.  I believe a good 2012 travel goal for me would be to visit my 55th country during my 55th birthday year.  That means I will need to visit 8 new countries this year.  I have already visited a lot of the “easy to get to” countries so this will be quite a challenge!   Stay tuned throughout the year and see how I am doing!

Meanwhile, here are a couple of pictures from recent trips.  The first was taken at Guell Park in Barcelona.








The second was taken from the top of Paradise Point in St. Thomas.  I think the frozen beverages kind of say it all…

Tiffney's Trip to Beijing

Ni hao!

Let the record show that my trip to Beijing was FABULOUS!

When it comes to my travel, I love three things: business class, budget friendly countries, and off the beaten path.

This trip was the total package and I’m going back before Thanksgiving. - sorry Mommy L.

There is soooo much that I could blog about from my vacation.....The Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Ming Tombs, The Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, CHEAP shopping, daily spa treatments under $10, Peking duck dinners, more CHEAP shopping, Surviving a
rickshaw ride! I could go on but I’m sure you have an idea of what I did and how I got down in China .

Very rarely will I take guided tours but I felt it was necessary to see the Great Wall; I didn't want to waste my day crying because I ended up in the Gobi Desert! It simply can’t be explained in a blog, nor can pictures convey what it's actually like to experience the Great Wall. I’m still wrapping my mind around it. What does 240RMB for a guided tour of the Great Wall get you? The most memorable trip of a lifetime……

Tiffney

33° 44' 56" N / 84° 23' 17" W

Easter in Ireland

- Submitted by JoAnn Johnson

Dublin is a great 3 day getaway from Atlanta!  For cheap transportation from the airport to the city center, take the Aircoach bus for approx. 7 EUR.  Look for the signs at the airport.  Dublin is a wonderful “walking” city.   Be sure to visit some of the great Irish Pubs in the Temple Bar area. 

If you get a chance, visit Malahide Castle.  Take the northbound DART to Malahide Station.  The castle is within walking distance from the train station.

Enjoy!

Marilyn in Mexico

- Submitted by Marilyn Webster

My niece had a destination wedding at the Iberostar Paraiso del Mar hotel in Riviera Maya. It is an all inclusive hotel, and the food was great. They did have several restaurants that you could make reservations at for your evening meal. It was a large resort, but they provided golf carts for transportation, or you could get your exercise by walking. The beach was also great, and there were plenty of chairs available for the sun bathers. They had beach volleyball and poolside activities if you wanted to participate. They had a gym, tennis courts, theater, disco, shopping center and a chapel. Parasailing and jet ski rentals were available for an additional fee. The staff was very friendly, and they made our stay very enjoyable. The best part was our family could all be in one location and enjoy the beautiful location and her special day together!

Evelyn's Trip to Hawaii

Hello, my name is Evelyn Brown Wilder, and I am an employee of Delta Global Staffing.  Since joining DGS, I have been enjoying my flight privileges to the utmost!! My husband and I spent 2 weeks in Kona, Hawaii in June, and some co-workers and I spent 5 days this month (Oct) in Maui, Hawaii. This was my third trip to Maui so you see that I LOVE Maui, right? :-) I think I need a dual residency between Georgia and Hawaii :-)

These are just a few of many pictures that I have taken since being hired at DGS, and I thank God everyday for this opportunity. This job is God sent, and please believe I take it as just that.  I love what I'm doing at DGS working in the Sky Club....

Ok, will post some more pictures later after my trip to Dubai for my birthday leaving Nov. 28th to celebrate my birthday Dec 1st....

Thank you,
A very thankful employee

MY MOTTO: "If not now when? it's MY time now".
Evelyn Brown Wilder - 2010

- Submitted by Evelyn Brown Wilder

Cheryl's Weekend of Family Fun in Miami

 My daughter and grandkids had never been to South Florida, so off we went to visit “Uncle Brian” over Labor Day week-end. The kids had not flown since they were babies, and my daughter had not been on a plane for many years. Once we worked through what could and could not be taken on the plane (LOL) we were off for a full week-end of fun.

First stop Saturday morning was the Miami Zoo. We did not let 90+ temps and high humidity stop us as we spent hours and hours walking and riding around this beautiful zoo. It is amazing what they have done to restore the zoo after being destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

To cool off after the zoo we headed to the beach for a quick swim. Love the quiet natural beaches in the area, no South Beach for us.

Sunday morning we are off to Key Biscayne for a day on the water. Snorkeling the reef was amazing, watching the kids spot fish and even a shark, priceless. What a relaxing way to enjoy the beauty of the Keys.

Monday morning was filled with site seeing. The rest of the time we ate.  What an international city with many choices! Cuban was the most requested and devoured cuisine.  Many family memories were made.

- Submitted by Cheryl Addison

Tiffney Washington - Ten Years

Ten years ago today I started a wonderful journey....  You know that humbling moment when you're looking down at a sea of clouds? It blows my mind every single time. It's symbolic of what I've experienced during the last ten years with Delta Global Staffing - the opportunity to work for a fabulous company, be a part of a wonderful team and make friends all over the world.

No matter how many trips I take or new places I see, the view from the window seat allows me to appreciate every single day. Thank you for the wonderful years at Delta Global Staffing. I am forever grateful to my colleagues, employees, clients, and leadership team.

P.S. Special shout out to the "Circle"
- Tiffney Washington


Sept. 27, 2010

The DGS Team would like to thank Tiffney for the wonderful contributions she has made over the past 10 years.  She has helped to make DGS the wonderful place it is today and is one of the reasons Delta Global Staffing has been named one of *Atlanta's "Top 25 Staffing Agencies" for 8 consecutive years - this year moving up from #11 to #8! 

*Atlanta Business Chronicle's Best Places to Work

Share Your Travel Adventures!

Summer has come to a close.  We would love to know how you celebrated Labor Day Weekend or where you traveled over the summer.  Share your adventures!  Write to us at travelblog@deltaglobalstaffing.com.  Be sure to include a photo or two!

Our Gail went to the Canary Islands!

I have wanted to travel to the Canary Islands since the 80’s when a British/Irish friend told me about them. The airfare was always too costly, but I got my chance now with our wonderful flight benefits. We were able to spend some time on two islands since the ferries are so fast and affordable. We rented a little car and were able to see both islands from top to bottom: Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.



Being only 17 miles from the African coast, the terrain was very dessert-like and volcanic (looked like the moon), but the culture was very Latin. We danced the Flamenco and Tango, and there were entertainers from Cuba also. We had a Moroccan chef trained in Paris, so you can only imagine the combination of flavors! Delish!


It was 85 degrees with a constant breeze everyday. Lovely weather for a perfect vacation. The beaches were breathtaking!


I hope to return to see the other two islands very soon.

We received this photo and caption from our blogger JoAnn back in December. We thought with the below freezing temperatures lately, we'd show you all a bit of relief! Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you JoAnn!!

Aruba

My friend Margaret and I went to Aruba this past weekend. It was 86 degrees and mostly sunny. Need I say more?

To Live Is To Travel

TO LIVE IS TO TRAVEL

by Kilah Dorsey

December 23, 2009

DGS is one of the best places to work. I started as a baggage handler in 2005 and transitioned to administrative assistant to General Manager Jack Wingo.

One of my most pleasurable moments was implementing the PAXTrack series, a unique dispatching system created to improve an airline’s ability to serve passengers needing special assistance. Other pleasures are working with a dynamic team at Hartsfield-Atlanta Jackson International Airport and traveling around the globe.

“To live is to travel”: my favorite motto. My journeys include the Netherlands, Japan, Dominican Republic, Bermuda, Senegal, and Panama. I have engaged in native customs/religions/occupations, eaten exotic foods, sipped magical potions, and delved into nightlife scenes. Unplanned. Educational. Downright entertaining.

Stay tuned for my uplifting travel stories. I have included a photograph of me and Senegalese students in Dakar.

Happy Holidays! I send peace and blessings to you and your family.

The weather may be frightful here, but not in Hawaii!! Just ask our own Scovadis Howard.

Here's our latest entry from Scovadis Howard, a long term DGS employee:

On my last trip to Hawaii, my family and I had a ball as usual.

We visited the island of Oahu, where there are a lot of things to do within the city like touring Pearl Harbor, the free ride out to the Harbor is breath taking.

We also visited the Polynesian Cultural Center, where you get to visit seven different villages, but most of all I enjoyed the Luau, where you eat as much as you want and enjoy a great show! I just enjoy working for DGS. This is my 11th year with the company, and my family and I have traveled to Hawaii each year. Sometimes twice a year.