See Ya Later Alligator author, Chuck Smith and his wife Julie, have always made giving a huge part of their lives.  One way they give back is through their travel company's Vacations = Donations Program, where a portion of each vacation package purchased is donated to local school foundations and children's hospitals.  Their company, Get Away Today, also recently sponsored the annual Breakfast with Santa hosted by the McKay Dee Hospital Foundation.  Julie serves as a Board Member of this wonderful organization.  This holiday celebration serves 100 Northern Utah children with special needs.  The breakfast provides these incredible children and their families a delicious breakfast, entertainment, gifts, and the opportunity to meet the Jolly 'Ole Man himself (yes, we could be talking about Chuck here, but we actually do mean Santa Claus!). Chuck and Julie attended the event and brought their own "elves" (their granddaughters featured in See Ya Later Alligator), who distributed...

See Ya Later Alligator was recently presented at a community reading event.  Approximately 200 attendees of all ages were treated to special readings by authors and even costumed characters from the selected books. South Ogden, UT author, Chuck Smith, read his debut children's book "See Ya Later Alligator" while the colorful images were projected for the entire audience to enjoy.  Out of all of the "See Ya Laters," there was a crowd favorite... Same place, Monkey face! See Ya Later Alligator offers 24 different ways to say "See Ya."  Each unique farewell features corresponding artwork illustrating the sentiment, whether it be silly, sweet, or both! We're certain "See Ya Later Alligator" will be a hit with your crew, which can be purchased at seeyalterbooks.com or on...

"See Ya Later Alligator" author, Chuck Smith was recently invited to present to 70 HR Directors at an HR Seminar held in Utah.  Reps from every industry (jewelry, health care, ect.) came to hear about his expertise in reinventing your business.  As a former News Anchor, the Founder of Pretzelmaker and the Founder and current President of Get Away Today Vacations, a successful travel agency, Chuck knows all about reinventing himself.  "See Ya Later Alligator" is just one way that Chuck has reinvented himself once again.  "See Ya Later Alligator" was one of Chuck's old goals that he hadn't yet accomplished.  One day he just decided, "Why NOT do it now?" It's that attitude and enthusiasm that has made Chuck the successful business man that he is today.  He puts an emphasis on writing down your personal goals and lives by the philosophy that a goal not written down is only a dream.  Goals can be as simple or grandeous as you choose, as long as you set them and follow a plan to...

Fresh Living, a Salt Lake City based TV show, invited Jennifer Dunyon, VP of Communications for Get Away Today, to talk about her dad's debut children's book, "See Ya Later Alligator."  Watch the clip, buy a book, and be sure to "Like" our Facebook...

Heather Theurer, illustrator of See Ya Later Alligator and highly acclaimed artist, was recently featured on USA Today.  Watch this video where Heather talks about what inspires her...

Get Away Today, "See Ya Later Alligator" author Chuck Smith's travel company, has been super busy over the last few weeks!  They've been visiting elementary schools throughout Utah and Arizona delivering Holiday Get Away Today Magazines to help families plan holiday vacations.  Their magazines are always full of the best vacation deals, seasonal tips, and insider information. Both Chuck and Get Away Today love children and their school partners, which is why they personally visit each elementary school in their partnered districts and foundations.  Each elementary school in the following school districts were personally visited by a Get Away Today representative: Arizona: Gilbert, Peoria, Mesa, Higley, Marana, Tucson, Flowing Wells, Deer Valley, Chandler, Washington, and Paradise Valley. Utah: Granite, Jordan, Canyons, Davis, Nebo, Murray, Tooele, Cache, Logan, Box Elder, Weber, Ogden, Salt Lake, Provo, Alpine, and Washington. If you didn't receive one and would...

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