"I began to realize I loved travel and sales. Then it came to me that I had found my calling. Being a manufacturers representative was a preview of seeing what it was like to live like the rich and famous." This was the first taste of what it was like to experience first class hotels and fancy restaurants, which were required perks. This book tells about the extraordinary experiences the author encountered while doing his job. i.e. escorting a Swedish Princess, meeting a famous explorer, visit with the Norwegian King, encounters with General Eisenhower, visits to special attractions in many countries. Judged a beauty contest and sponsored the winner of Miss Jersey. A description of life at sea and ports of call on a four-month world cruise. In addition to extraordinary experiences the book tells how some difficult problems were solved. What happened after a contract for an aircraft was canceled after a deposit was paid. How an inebriated passenger behaved and how an unappreciative guest was removed from a trip. How helpful and important it is to have the right contacts. The advice many gave us about dealing with extremely difficult situations. How I avoided arrest during the Cold War for taking Rubles out of Russia.