Traveling with tweeps couldn't be more fun!

Last month I traveled to North Carolina for business but didn't get see much more than the freeway, the tradeshow and my hotel room. Not my idea of a dream vacation.

Twitter TravelWhen I travel with my Tweeps, I'm not bound by a schedule or a demanding boss. And while I'm not really a staycation kinda girl, the eco-logic of Twitter travel soothes my itchy feet until I can travel in earnest again. The carbon footprint of computer surfing doesn't compare to a super jet's fuel output.

If you're on Twitter, these folks aren't shy about sharing what they love about their pieces of this earth - or anything else for that matter. If you're smart, you'll follow them so they can help you find the places to eat, sleep and play the next time you're headed to parts unknown.

@CoachCharrise - She's full out and fearless in Indiana and while her smile energizes me, it's her generosity and caring that I'm truly grateful for.

@SandyGuerriere - There's so much I love about Sandy, but one thing that makes her very special in my world is her commitment to sustainable living. On my next trip to NC, I'm taking off with Sandy for a beach party!

@VincentHunt - His bio names Starbucks as his location, but I know he lives in the wide open blue skies of creativity. Seriously, if you ever need inspiration, Vincent is your go-to-guy!

@AnnDouglas - Ann doesn't live far from me and I've known her a long time but I love her commitment to getting away for girltime. That reminds me, Ann's planning a getaway in June and my invitation hasn't arrived yet....

@WarwickMerry - His megawatt smile lights a path from my PC in Canada to his in Australia. He's often sipping wine when I'm downing my first coffee and is always a day ahead - which never fails to give me hope.

@Jerry_Cohen - I met Jerry for the first time last week in NC and I think I may have scared him when I rushed in for a hug. It's hard not to feel like you know someone when you've been twittering together for months. Besides, I've always wanted to visit the Big Apple....

@JohnStrauss - John's talents with iron and wood take my breath away - and his friendship on Twitter is pretty sweet too. Although Canton, Ohio isn't on my top ten list of places to see before I die, I wouldn't turn down an invite.

Do you have an escape route for those days when you'd rather be jetting off into the sunset? And if Twitter is part of your plan, I'd love to know about the Tweeps you follow!