Back in the day

We're in the process of planning a vacation and I've noticed that travel posters these days are kind of boring.

Not that the photos aren't beautiful or interesting,

but there's no style, nothing that says 'This is the place you want to go on your vacation!'  

These vintage posters, on the other hand, make me want to pack my bags:

From the Los Angeles Public Library (if you're trying to figure out how to get to the posters, click on the steamship in the right corner of the screen...took me several attempts to figure this out)

The Boston Public Library also has an exhibit of vintage travel posters, did you know that Chicago was "The Vacation City"?  Check out some of the items in the exhibit at Boston.com