NAVIGATING ALL THOSE LISTS!

We're barely a nanosecond into 2017, and I can't even count how many "where to go" and "best places" and "should not be missed" lists of destinations I have received.  I began to think:  How in the world does one take all of that in, and what to do with all that information!   Following is my plan of attack, plus which sources I value/trust the most. I try to make an effort to read what comes my way. But I also do a lot of unsubscribing as I'm sure most of you do as well.  Given that I don't always remember what I signed up for (sound familiar?), I better at least check out the content before deciding to continue subscribing or end it there.   The hubby receives a huge amount of columns vis-a-vis his political writing; his method is to print them out on the back of used copy paper, then read them later -- at a ball game, or while watching something at home (he has reinvented the concept of multitasking). He never goes anywhere without reading. It might seem like a chore, but it's a very efficient system and a stress reducer when he has those inconvenient pauses in life.   I previously shared my filing system (shown below), separated by travel regions, airline info and the like.  When I have a free moment (ha!), I'll go through and purge old stuff. Believe me it helps to have a place to go for reference. As for the lists received, here are three that I like al                              ot.  Interesting that nearly every writer includes a specific number in the header -- most seem random -- but clearly it's a way to grab a reader's attention.  1.  New York Times: 52 Places to Go in 2017 -- where else could you find locations as disparate as Botswana and Minneapolis on the same list?? (Two of mine included: Agra and The Maldives!) 2.  Travel & Leisure: 50 Best Places to Travel in 2017 -- I like that it's in alphabetical order for some reason -- if I need to revisit, I can scroll faster! (One of mine:  Perth; but lots of others I would go back to in a heartbeat: Queenstown, Jerusalem, Cape Town ..) 3.  New York Times:  Eight Ways to Save on Travel -- because who doesn't want to know how??? I like #4 -- pick an airline and stick with it.  Don't drive yourself crazy.   Whatever you do, remember that travel is good for the soul ... at least it is for my soul! Happy trails in 2017.