I travel all over the world doing seminars and giving speeches, and I am completely amazed that in so many parts of the world people will come up to me with copies of the book and want me to autograph it,

TRAVEL to the developing world is a challenge for many people. They are often afraid of seeing the poor. They are afraid that something will be asked of them they can't provide, that their compassion will be tested and found wanting.

Making it easier for people to travel throughout the metropolitan region includes giving them confidence about knowing how to use mass transit. And because thousands of people travel in and out of New York City every day to the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey, it makes perfect sense for us to take a broad, regional approach.

The teen market is significant for Hyatt Resorts, and we understand they want unique travel experiences that are tailored with their preferences in mind. While we have mastered catering to kids ages 3-8 with Camp Hyatt and saw a real opportunity to cater to teens who have enjoyed our unique destinations for years.

There's got to be some advantages. It's our floor, we know it, we don't have the travel. But playing West Side is a war. They're well-coached and they're talented. What little adversity we have is probably negated by the fact that it's a sectional.

The most striking thing we've found, putting GPS collars on, is just how far they travel. They are amazing little travelers.