Celebrity Travel: Go away with Mark McKinnon
A: To never trade in my American dollars for the native country dollars – at least not all of it. The very first time I ever traveled to Jamaica, I decided to trade in all the cash I had for Jamaican dollars. Little did I know at that time, the Jamaican dollar wasn’t worth as much as the American dollar. So, I saw how anyone who assisted me or was looking for a tip was looking for me to give them American dollars. Long story short, when I returned home, I had so much Jamaican money left that I could not use in America.
Q: What are your five favorite cities?
A: Dallas, Pigeon Forge (Tenn.), Orlando, New York and Phoenix.
Q: Where would you like to go that you have never been to before?
A: Dubai. Quite a few of my friends have gone and I loved the photos I saw. They had amazing things to say about it and I can’t wait to check it out for myself.
Q: When you go away, what are some of your must-have items?
A: Digital camera. Traveling involves creating so many memories. Why not have a high-quality photo to capture those moments? Also, definitely swimming trunks, because you never know when you’ll have a chance to go swimming, even when you’re not near a beach.
Q: What is your guilty pleasure when you're on the road?
A: Welch's Fruit Snacks! Never have I taken a trip without them.
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