Travel with Annita

In my early career, I joined Pan Am World Airways as a flight attendant and traveled the world on a jumbo 747 aircraft as my office. My love of travel, a keen interest in culture, and ease with meeting people made up for any possible “lost in translation” moments! I’m often asked, “What’s your favorite city?” Although Hong Kong comes to mind, I love so many places, and each trip is new and exciting.

Today, I am the on-air personality of the Lowell Thomas Award-winning travel radio show – Travel With Annita and Friends. The show has won two gold awards and one silver from the highly esteem Travel Journalism Award, named in honor of Lowell Thomas, an adventurer, author, and radio broadcaster. I also created Quarter Miles Travel, a Lowell Thomas Bronze Award-winning podcast based on the U.S. Mint Commemorative Quarters. Each episode features deeply researched information about the designs on the back or tail side of the quarter. Reach in your pocket and flip over a quarter; that’s where the adventure begins.

I can’t leave out my expert experience managing short-term rentals. They’re the trend in accommodations, and I have answers to help plan a stay and create a relaxing time with family, friends or solo.

So… come along with us! Travel With Annita and Quarter Miles Travel takes you on a fascinating journey around the world.

Buckle up – the adventure begins.

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Destination: Fall Trips For 2024

Fall Trips For 2024 I'm looking for Fall trips for 2024 Fall is a favorite time of the year for me. I still love the pumpkin patches, the corn mazes and all the smells of Fall with yummy treats being prepared. Candied apples, boiled peanuts, peanut brittle and pumpkin...

Destination: Natural Habitat Adventures Alaska Bear Camp

Destination: Natural Habitat Adventures Alaska Bear Camp When the call of the wild beckons, the Natural Habitat Adventures Alaska Bear Camp offers a unique opportunity to observe Coastal Brown Bears in their natural habitat. You'll be privileged to witness these...

Destination: Tips for Savannah and Chicago, Eat, Drink and Soar

Destination: Tips for Savannah and Chicago - Eat, Drink and Soar Ready to tips for Savannah and Chicago? I've got just the information for you to Eat Like a Local in Savannah and Fly Over Chicago to see the city like never before. On today's show my tips for Savannah...

Destination: Self-Guided and Guided Bicycle Tours

Destination: Self-Guided and Guided Bicycle Tours Taking self-guided or guided bicycle tours is an excellent way to see a destination at your own pace and from a different angle. Go at your own pace and take a few moments to enjoy the sights and sounds a little...

Destination: Little Corn Island Nicaragua- Yemaya Reefs Resort

Little Corn Island Nicaragua Yemaya Reefs Resort Little Corn Island, Nicaragua, has me asking, "Are you ready for a relaxing getaway with cool breezes, blue waters, and a beach to yourself?" I recently enjoyed four days on the beautiful, pristine, undeveloped...

Destination: Japan – Culture, Cuisine and Traditions

Japan - Culture, Cuisine and Traditions Everyone knows my love of travel. I've been to over 125 countries, many more than once. Some places have a deep connection—a sense of being like home, whether you're visiting for the first or the 50th time. Japan is the place...

Quarter Miles Travel

Episode 35: Bessie Coleman – U.S. Mint Women Quarters Program

Episode 35: Bessie Coleman March 30, 2023 Bessie Coleman, the first African American and Native American woman to earn her international pilot's license. Her story is one of determination and the tenacity to say, "yes, I can do it!" From an early age Bessie Coleman's...

Episode 34: U.S. Mint State Quarters Inspire The Start of Quarter Miles Travel

U.S. Mint State Quarters Inspire The Start of Quarter Miles Travel U.S. Mint State Quarters are the inspiration! It all started with Travel With Annita back when we were Travel Bags With Annita. Each year a new theme is selected for programing as a way to keep...

Episode 33: Nina Otero-Warren – American Women Quarters Program

Nina Otero-Warren American Women Quarters Program Nina Otero Warren - Women Nina was a leader in New Mexico's suffrage movement, the first woman to be superintendent of Santa Fe public schools, Chairman of New Mexico’s Board of Health, an executive board member of...

Episode 32: Anna May Wong Quarter American Women Series

Episode 32: Anna May Wong Quarter American Women Series Anna May Wong is on the U.S. Mint Women Series quarter. In the early 1920’s acting roles for Asian Americans were limited. Hollywood was yet to have roles with leading ladies who looked like Anna May Wong. ...

Episode 31: Two Bits – West Virginia State Quarter

Episode 31 - West Virginia State Quarter Today it's West Virginia State Quarter. It was released in 2005. The design on the reverse side of the quarter or the tail side, shows the New River and the New River Gorge Bridge which showcases the state’s natural...

Episode 30: Wilma Mankiller Women’s Series

Episode 30: Wilma Mankiller US Mint Women's Quarter Series Notable Facts: First female Deputy Chief of the Cherokee Nation. First female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. First woman elected as chief of a major Native tribe. Early Life: Wilma was...

Hotel Visits and Reviews

The Liberty Trust Hotel – A boutique getaway in Roanoke

The Liberty Trust: A Boutique Getaway in Roanoke Situated in the heart of Roanoke, The Liberty Trust is a historic hotel that offers quaint accommodations, top-notch amenities, and exquisite dining. Originally built in 1910, the hotel once served as the city’s...

The Fort Garry Hotel: Winnipeg’s Historic Home Away From Home

The Fort Garry Hotel: Winnipeg’s Historic Home Away From Home Renowned as an architectural landmark, The Fort Garry Hotel is a historic and lavish getaway located in the heart of Winnipeg, in the Manitoba province of Canada. Home to stylish accommodations, delectable...

The Newbury Boston Hotel

The Newbury Boston Hotel: A Luxurious Experience Celebrated for its grand and historical presence, The Newbury Boston is a luxurious hotel and architectural landmark. Newly reopened in downtown Boston, this luxe hotel is situated at the eastern end of Newbury Street...

Atlanta’s Glenn Hotel – A Charmingly Historic Escape

Atlanta's Glenn Hotel: A Charmingly Historic Escape Southern charm, historical appeal, and top-notch service - the Glenn Hotel in Atlanta has it all! Originally built in the 1920s, this boutique hotel is one of the most iconic landmark hotels in the city. It also...

Pendry Manhattan West Hotel – West Coast Luxury in the Big Apple

Pendry Manhattan West Hotel: West Coast Luxury in the Big Apple California meets New York in this one-of-a-kind hotel where luxurious West Coast inspirations merge with the timeless sophistication of the East Coast to create an experience unlike any other. Located in...

Hacienda Del Mar Los Cabos

Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos: A Luxurious Resort Getaway in Cabos San Lucas Luxury, style, elegance - if there were three words to sum up Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos, those would be it! Located along the southern tip of Baja California Sur, Hacienda del Mar is one of...

Travel Gear

The Gift of Travel – Holidays or any days

Give the Gift of Travel! It's the holiday season and the perfect time to celebrate the travelers on your list. There is something to fill everyone's holiday with sparkling joy. From backpacks to puppy gear to comfy travel attire to smooth whiskey. You'll be the best...

Mother’s Day Travel Gear Gift Guide

Mother's Day Travel Gear Gifts Mother's Day travel gear gifts are a great option for saying "Thanks for all you do" to the special moms in our lives. Mother's Day will be here soon and it's a good time to select a gift to help her get back out and about. After two...

14 Things To Do For Valentine’s Day

14 Things to Do for Valentine’s Day Here are 14 things to do for Valentine's Day. While travel mandates may prevent you from taking that Valentine’s Day trip of your dreams, there are still a lot of incredible activities that you can do closer to home! To help...

Father’s Day Travel Gifts

Father's Day Travel Gifts Father's Day travel gear gifts say "it is dad's day" and the perfect time to show the men in your life how much you value their love, support, friendship, and companionship. It's not too late to get the gift that says, "just for you."...

Sustainable Travel with Aviator USA Travel Gear

Sustainable Travel with Aviator USA Travel Gear Sustainable travel has become the new theme for travel experiences. When we think of travel conservation, ecotourism, and sustainability, what comes to mind are hotels, food, the physical surroundings, and cultural...

COVID-19 Travel Protective Gear

COVID-19 Travel Protective Gear COVID-19 Travel protective gear helps answer the question, "How do you make a normal life during a pandemic?" That's a question most people are asking. After more than six months of living under the limitations of a global virus, we are...