12 May 2010: TravelPeople live consciously

Living every day being consciously grateful can make life so much more pleasant. Yes, I know it's not always possible, but it's definitely worth trying and it's a way of thinking that, maybe if practised, could become a habit. Recently reading an article about having a "gratitude attitude" got me thinking. There is more to it than simply counting your blessings - it is a mind set. Now that I think of it, it also has a nice ring to it - almost like "have a ding dong day ..." Seriously though - being grateful for, or having a heightened awareness of the small things in life will definitely increase our quality of life - or that's my theory! On http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ this week, we are eternally grateful to you - our avid supporters!

Enter the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch COMPETITION this week & you could be the lucky winner of an unforgettable two night stay for two with breakfast! You owe it to yourself to enter!

EVENTS DIARY Those all important industry related event dates. Now you can plan ahead!

WORKSHOPS Cape Town 2 June 2010. We have been blown over by your fantastic response - thank you Cape Town! We look forward to seeing you there.

TRAVEL NEWS

• New appointment for the Thebe Tourism Group
• Dragonfly Africa acquires Green Route
• New acquisition and developments for Newmark Hotels
• The Townhouse Hotel completes multi-million rand refurbishment
• Mossel Bay increases marketing to Cruise Liners

TRAVEL SPECIALS

• Free nights in Cape Town with FZP Apartment Rentals!
• Great conference deals and other special treats from Signature Life Hotels
• Relax & enjoy true value at Mimosa Lodge
• Earthbound Hotels bring you exclusive offers during the month of May
• and it doesn't stop there!

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

• Enjoy a cocktail or two at the Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort & Spa
• A fine wine & dine experience at the Winchester Mansions
• more places to have fun, live the high life or cozy up this winter!

TRAVEL SERVICES People who provide a service to the industry.

VACANCIES New tourism related job opportunities posted every day! Advertise your own company's vacancies - it's free!

BLUE PAGES You don't have to go exploring! This is where you'll find a wealth of information on all our wonderful Suppliers.

"Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity: it must be produced and discharged and used up in order to exist at all" (William Faulkner)

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