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A tribute to my friend, the late travel media icon Arthur Frommer

The legendary U.S. travel journalist and entrepreneur Arthur Frommer passed away November 18 at the age of 95. Born in Virginia and with an early boyhood in a small town in Missouri, Arthur was a lawyer who became a pioneering and great travel journalist, and who will be remembered as having helped open the joys of travel to the masses. While serving in the U.S. Army in Europe in the 1950s, he got the travel bug, came out with a travel guide for servicemen, and followed up in 1957 with…

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Free access to Encyclopaedia Britannica for journalists

My editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica has asked me to extend this offer to all my journalist colleagues. You are invited to enjoy free access to all its factchecked resources, and if you do link to a Britannica story in your articles, none of the content linked to will be paywalled. Your readers in turn will have full and free access to Britannica's content. To get your free, personal subscription, just go to britannica.com/journalists and enter the code: EXPERT-CONTENT.

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1 Reply · Reply by Michael Raviv Jul 18, 2024

What do you wear to Seven Magic Mountains?

Seven Magic Mountains is an art installation located in the Nevada desert, and the weather can be quite hot and dry. Therefore, it is recommended to wear comfortable and breathable clothing, such as shorts, t-shirts, and sandals or sneakers. You may also want to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. It's also a good idea to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated. While there is no strict dress code, it's important to dress appropriately for the weather and…

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What is global entry?

Global Entry is a program that allows pre-approved travelers to expedite the process of entering the United States.To apply for Global Entry, you must be a citizen or national of the United States, Mexico, or Canada and have a valid passport. You can also be a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico.Once you have applied for Global Entry and been approved, you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete your interview appointment at any U.S. Customs and Border…

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Sandra & John Scott May 9, 2010 at 12:17am

Anyone have a cruise PR person they would like to share?
Charlie Leocha May 8, 2010 at 10:36pm

I'll be at Pow Wow from the 17th till the end. Right now, I'm in Oberammergau for the Passion Play final rehearsals.
Debi Lander May 8, 2010 at 10:24pm

I write about cars or destination features focusing on cars, so would be interested-- if you are paying.
Susan McKee May 8, 2010 at 9:01pm

So, will you be paying writers for submissions to CarLadyNews?

Those of us on "Media Only" are professional writers, and we don't write for "exposure", so please let us know what you're paying when you ask for writers!
Mary Jo Manzanares May 8, 2010 at 6:59pm

OK, so I can't type this morning! May 15th is an optional tour day, with business activities running May 16-19th.
David Paul Appell May 8, 2010 at 6:38pm

Members planning to attend the International Pow Wow in Orlando May 15-19 can RSVP on our Events calendar so everyone can see who's attending. Enjoy!
Max Pesling May 8, 2010 at 6:20pm

I have the dates as May 15-19. Not that I'm attending, but... maybe next year!
Mary Jo Manzanares May 8, 2010 at 5:48pm

Who will be at Pow-Wow in Orlando May 26-20, 2010? Would love to meet up if you're there!
David Paul Appell May 8, 2010 at 5:33pm

Who's attending the NATJA conference May 11-14 in Reno? Post your updates here on the comment wall!
Darryl Musick April 29, 2010 at 9:18pm

Who is behind The World on Wheels? Andy Hayes interviews Tim and I in Sharing Travel Experiences magazine today: http://tinyurl.com/2fd4ant

Travels with a Wheelchair

Interview with wheelchair-bound traveller Tim Musick, who hasn't let his disability stop him from seeing the world.