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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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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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Nature Photography August 21, 2011 at 12:41am

Thought I would share some of my nature photography. You may find it useful for your travel media needs.
David Hyland August 4, 2011 at 9:23am

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Historic Tamarack Lodge July 22, 2011 at 9:59pm

Hi there! We are a lodging facility based in the Glacier National Park area of NorthWest Montana, USA. Growing rapidly even in the current economic climate our area is hugely popular with tourists but has yet to be marketed as a four season destination. Yes, that means winter sports minus the high prices and crowded slopes and with guaranteed snow!! We are actively seeking international tour operators/travel agents to work with us and other local businesses to help spread the word. Contact us at marketing@historictamaracklodge.com for further info and discounted rates. Fam trips welcomed and media articles encouraged!
David Paul Appell July 21, 2011 at 10:55pm

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David Paul Appell July 20, 2011 at 2:44am

All of us at Tripatini would like to extend our congratulations to members Lillian Africano and all the just elected incoming officers of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW). We look forward to working with all of you in 2012 and beyond!
Bev Malzard July 20, 2011 at 2:39am

As president of the Australian Society of Travel Writers ( ASTW) - let me extend my congratulations to the new president and committee members - as well as holding down jobs and travelling, this position demands a lot of time and effort, so good luck. Our committee is currently in the midst of organising the next ASTW agm/conference and awards event. We are crossing the ditch (the Tasman Sea) and holding our AGM in Rotorua, New Zealand.
Northeast News July 19, 2011 at 2:15am

Patricia, in the 19th and early 20th century, journalism was yellow journalism. So you're right: Sensational headlines and gimmicks were all over shameless.

Standards got higher after World War II as more journalists saw their profession as a profession, but now we're seeing a different desperate gimmick than the sensationalism of Hearst and his foes: We're seeing an integration of news and advertising.

On another subject altogether, the last two sentences of Allan Lynch's comment on this page made me laugh out loud.
Patricia Borns July 18, 2011 at 2:17am

I think newspapers have always used sensational headlines and gimmicks, we just weren't around to remembers.