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With The Press-Enterprise's: John Garrett

PROFILE

John Garrett, a native of Columbus, Ga, was a sports writer and sports editor in Atlanta, Sarasota, Fla. and Riverside, Calif., for more than 40 years, and launched the Online Traveler column in August of 1995, when the Web was in its infancy.
He retired as sports editor of The Press-Enterprise in Riverside in 2000, but continues to write the Online Traveler column from his retirement home on the Coosawatee River in the North Georgia mountains.

JOHN'S ANSWERS

HOW OFTEN DO YOU FLY?
Since retiring as Sports Editor, I take most of my trips by car. Before that, it was 3-4 trips a year
IN A YEAR HOW MANY MILES/POINTS DO YOU EARN?
Almost none, now.
WHAT CLASS OF SERVICE DO YOU MOSTLY FLY IN?
Coach, unless I get upgraded.
FAVORITE AIRLINE?
American, but I think I'm in the minority because I also like Northwest a lot.
FAVORITE AIRCRAFT?
I've only been on an Airbus once, but it was the most comfortable plane I''ve flown. And I miss the L-1011.
FAVORITE HOTEL?
Ponte Hiltons in Phoenix, but when I'm spending my own money I usually choose Hampton Inns.
FAVORITE AIRPORT?
Maui (when I'm arriving). Milwaukee.
FAVORITE CITY?
London. AISLE OR WINDOW?
Don't really care.
ETICKET OR PAPER?
Eticket.
TRAVEL AGENT OR ONLINE?
A good travel agent is invaluable and I've had a good one, but I find myself booking most of my trips online recently.
FAVORITE TRAVEL WEBSITE?
If I could use only one it would probably be Expedia because it covers so many bases, but the travel site that does what it does the best, I think, is GORP.
FAVORITE TRAVEL COMPANION?
My wife, Judy.
BEST TRAVEL TIP:
Take time to talk to the locals and solicit their advice on what to see, where to eat. etc.