The Whirlwind Vacation

Wall Street Journal, February 2009 Summary

Candace Jackson, a journalist for The Wall Street Journal, examines how tour companies design accelerated getaways for time-constrained professionals. The piece profiles an executive couple who booked an efficient, high-end expedition to Ecuador (combining Quito and the Galápagos Islands) with Blue Parallel because the company specializes in rapid, seamless luxury travel.

Key Quotes

“He chose a Maryland-based tour operator called Blue Parallel because its website emphasizes quick trips. The company's motto: 'We take individuals who are short on time, and high on life.”