You know the old saying: You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone? Well, recently I’ve been feeling that way about travel! Between September and April, I took a total of nine trips. By the end, I was tired. At the beginning of May, I had sinus surgery, and I’m not allowed to fly again for about six weeks. I had it, now it’s gone, and of course, I miss it! It’s one thing to not have any trips planned, but to know that at any minute you could be bound for a fabulous destination. It’s a totally different story to know that should some fun trip come up, you physically cannot accept. It’s been more than four weeks since my surgery, so pretty soon I won’t be grounded anymore, but let me tell you, the travel itch came back in full force over the last month. Not sure when I will get out there again, but hopefully it won’t be too long after my travel ban ends. Of course, being able to breathe easier is a huge plus, so I can’t say this forced break has not been necessary. And, sometimes, you need a little break to appreciate how much you really love something! I can’t wait to take another trip, so I have some stories to share with all of you on the blog! Have a great Memorial Day weekend — wherever your holiday travels may take you! As I am restricted to car travel, I’m off to the lovely Jersey shore — Ocean City — for a few days this weekend. — Kim Krol, eFlyer editor, circulation and public relations executive