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: The Little Known Stories of The Alamo

The Little Known Stories of The Alamo The Little Known Stories of The Alamo are filled with fascinating people who did more than fought, they lived in the details. Deep in the heart of Texas stands a mission that became a symbol far greater than stone walls and cannon...

Destination: The Liberty Tree America’s Beginning Story

The Liberty Tree America's Beginning Story “Reach into your pocket… pull out a coin… and let it take you back… to a time when freedom wasn’t guaranteed… it was imagined.” Before there were monuments… before there were battlefields marked in history books… there was a...

Destination: Yellowstone National Park Magnificent Bisons

Destination: Yellowstone National Park Magnificent Bisons Yellowstone National Park - recorded discussion with Corey Anco Willis McDonald, IV Curator of Natural Science Draper National History Museum Transcript: As America approaches its 250th anniversary… we find...

Destination: History of Augusta National Golf Club

Destination: History of Augusta National Golf Club The History of Augusta National Golf Club From Indigo Fields to Magnolia Lane and the Untold Story of the Men Who Knew Every Blade of Grass "I shall never forget my first visit to the property which is now Augusta...

Destination: US Virgin Islands – Tourism, Leadership and Legacy

Destination: US Virgin Islands Tourism, Leadership and Legacy There are places that feel far away… and then there are places that feel like an escape—but are closer than you think. Today, we’re heading to the Caribbean—but no passport required. It's where the U.S....

Destination: Honoring Women’s History Month

Destination: Honoring Women's History Month Ready to go and visit sites where you'll learn more about each dynamic woman? Here's your travel guide: QUARTER MILES TRAVEL GUIDE Following the Footsteps of Trailblazing Women Eleanor Roosevelt • Althea Gibson • Jovita Idar...

Quarter Miles Travel

Episode 46: The Liberty Tree Yesterday and Today

The Liberty Tree Yesterday and Today Long before America became a nation… before there was a Declaration of Independence… before there were fireworks, parades, or even the United States itself… there was a tree. There was The Liberty Tree. Its branches stretched over...

Episode 45: African Americans and The First Memorial Day Celebration

African Americans and The First Memorial Day Celebration Memorial Day, the USCT, and the Black Americans Who Remembered First Do you know the story of African Americans and The First Memorial Day Celebration. There are some graves America remembers with marble, flags,...

Episode 44: Yellowstone National Park Bison and Wolves

Episode 44: Yellowstone National Park Bison and Wolves “Reach into your pocket… pull out a quarter… and let it take you somewhere unexpected.” Today… that quarter takes us to a place where the earth still breathes. Where steam rises from the ground…as if the land...

Episode 43: Florida State Quarter – Three Woman Change Space Exploration

Episode 43: Florida State Quarter Three Woman Change Space Exploration Florida State Quarter US Mint release in 2004 features stories and history. Let's start with- “Space… the last frontier." A place that has always called to us—quietly, persistently—asking us to...

Episode 42: Cumberland Island Salt Marshes and African American History

Episode 42: Cumberland Island Salt Marshes and African American History Cumberland Island, located about 15 miles southeast of Kingsland, is the largest public barrier island off the coast of Georgia. And, Cumberland Island Salt Marshes and African American History is...

Episode 41: Harriet Tubman Woman of Courage

Harriet Tubman Woman of Courage Harriet Tubman: Conductor, Soldier, Humanitarian A Life of Freedom, Courage, and Purpose Harriet Tubman Woman of Courage - Today, we journey through one of the most powerful stories in American history, a story of courage,...

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...