Hello again and happy last weekend of summer! It's been a couple of issues since I've written you, but I've got some very cool things to tell you about in this edition of InSite.

First, I want to let you know that Reader's Choice is upon us! The 2007 Industry Forecast Edition is coming out this November for all you early birds wanting to get a good hold on the trends and big news of 2007. But that doesn't mean you get to sit back, passively reading the information we give you!

We get a lot of our best information directly from our readers and this edition is no different. This is your chance to share your experiences in 2006 with your fellow group organizers. What has been your favorite international destination? Or have you had a great experience with a tour operator who you think is wonderful, amazing and/or inspirational? Let us know!

Visit LeisureGroupTravel.com to fill out our reader's choice survey. It is easy as pie and will take you two minutes just let us know your favorites! Results, of course, are confidential.

Speaking of letting us know what you think, I have another bit of news. GroupTravelBlog.com has a completely new look. The blog you know and love has retained all its cool features but it is now even easier to read. As always, we encourage you to participate in the blog we love when you comment on articles that are already up and we always love to see you writing your own blog entries!

With all this encouragement I've given you, I've tired myself out! But I'll give you one more...Please enjoy this issue of InSite...

A star is born! The transformation from Marshall Field's to Macy's is complete. Visitors to the Macy's on State Street flagship store are invited to enjoy the great new Macy's enhancement while learning more about the beloved traditions that make this store so special. Renowned architecture and history, a grand shopping experience, fine dining, signature events and a world-class visitor center are all available to visitors.

Visitors to Macy's on State Street can still enjoy the many historical and architectural features of this one hundred and fifty year old department store. This flagship store is a treat for history and architectural buffs inside and out. The two great Clocks defining Macy's have become Chicago icons. These "Sentinels of State Street" with their ornamental ironwork have been a common meeting place for visitors and residents for the past century. Inside, visitors lose themselves in the architectural wonder. The dazzling Tiffany ceiling with more than 1.6 million pieces of favrile glass, the largest of its kind, was designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany and is sure to put a sparkle in everone's eye.

Why is the prospect of trying to communicate information in front of even one person so horrifying? Most glossophobes fear looking bad, being criticized, suffering rejection and losing business or friends-all because they are certain they will forget what they'd planned to say. Maybe you have had the experience of forgetting a speech or presentation, or you've seen it happen to someone else and you don't want it to happen to you. Ever.

Most people memorize speeches by rote, or word-for-word repetition-and try to deliver it exactly as they've written it. You probably don't realize that this method of learning is actually setting you up to forget what you're supposed to say because it creates tremendous stress, which is in turn the number one killer of memory.

I am coming fresh off a hospital family type emergency, sort of, kind of.

All is well at the Marchev household, but I was not sure I could say that a few weeks ago. The good news is that my mother in law is alive, well and still with us. That means more of the world's best chocolate cakes, among other things. But I digress.

While doing hospital duty, a very interesting thing happened before my eyes which made me think of you, my readers. The family had to decide where to move my mother in law in order for her to receive a double whammy, heart valve replacement/fix gizmo.

As I am the"in law" in this scenario, I had to step back and watch as my wife's family did their due diligence. Here is what I heard loud and clear. "Who is the best? Where is the best hospital?"

How apropos. Who is the best and where is the best? Not once did money, or convenience enter the equation. When something is important to a person, they only care about a very few things. 1) Who performs this service better than anybody else, and 2) How fast can we get there?

I'll spare you the rhetoric from this point on. All I will say, and this will come in the gentle form of a reminder, that it is in your best interest to be the best at what you do. Then, and only then, will you have people beating down your doors with little or no concern of "how much."

Known for its temperate weather, scenic beaches and rich American history, Cape Cod has plenty of things to see and do. Cape Cod is home to over 200,000 people year-round, with summer season being its busiest. Read on with us as we travel from the Upper Cape to the Lower Cape, and even around the area's attractions and hidden treasures.

Our annual tour and receptive directory includes hundreds of tour and receptive operators that are eager to host your next group trip. From the largest brands in the business to specialty, niche operators who customize every minute detail of your group's journey.

This guide is available in PDF download via the below link, or available online 24-7 at www.grouptraveldirectory.com, including hyperlinks to websites and emails of participating companies.

It's the place to start when you're planning your next group journey.

Take a sneak peak at what's new in the world of group travel - from a Baltimore's shiny cruise terminal to expanded, affordable trips to China.

Walk with technology and listen to an audio tour of Boston, Chicago, or Seattle with Audissey Guides. And don't miss our safety tips for women traveling alone.

This month's Gate 38 is always new, fresh and out-of-the ordinary.