"Try to see if you know of other people in the business who have worked with him or if he has a bad rap for causing trouble on the trip. I unfortunately dealt with a "friend" who not only nearly put me out of business last year by planting a Gawker…"
"This is really cool! Huitlacoche is the Mexican answer to truffles. I am not sure about that as a drink, but foods made with it are delicious. I had a bloody mary made with tomato pulp and seeds, so it was very light."
"PS-Kate, Curacao is also home to a major Regata sponsored by Heineken that probably draws a fancy international crowd. The PR woman who is my main Curacao contact (we've known each other for 10 years) is really good about procuring info that will…"
I recently wrote extensively on Curacao for a number of publications, on a variety of topics, from lifestyle spas to weddings, to food culture to Jewish heritage, and i can probably get info from my contacts about good day spots that are…"
"Regarding Max's comment, the right attitude and the right approach is the ONLY way to survive. When the recession hit, and many people with enviable jobs were being laid off, and a lot of my freelance gigs shut down, I considered my options, pulled…"
"This makes perfect sense. I am doing a FAM to Costa Rica, and though it is a culinary tourism trip, all of us are required to buy travel insurance to be able to go...I think this is needed regardless. I know somebody who was cut up by coral in…"
"Open question: Has anybody been strung along for several months by a PR firm for a FAM trip only to find out third person they did not make the cut? Most firms tell you flat out whether or not your papers are what the client is looking for so you…"
"Hi--did you get the email I sent to you via my 4elyse@earthlink.net address with my whereabouts for India? If not, I will try to resend again through my Liquid Living address. Sorry my email is acting a little weird. Look forward to connecting with…"
"I am not sure, but if you are interested in Argentina, Violeta Horne, based in Miami, is wonderful and so accomodating. Argentina does not do FAM trips often, but six months after I wrote an informal letter querying about the possibility, she kept…"
"Just sent you some info direct to your email address, as sometimes my email does strange things even though my mailbox is not full. or I could have made a typo--4elyse@earthlink.net
"BTW--I will be in Kolkata from June 12-16. I will be in Kentucky this week, but you will be able to reach me as my business trip activities are not packed this week. I leave for India on June 1, do a day in Singapore on the 3rd and then will be…"
"Dear Elyse,
I am a journalist based in Dubai, but am originally from Kolkata - so know the city in and out! Would be happy to help you out, both with PR contacts, and insider info as well... do you want to email me with a few more of your details?…"
"There is a cute hotel called Family in the Rue Cler area near the Eiffel Tower, and the Style hotel near Montmarte. It was a few years ago but the owners were very nice."
Welcome to Tripatini, the online travel community the New York Post called “Facebook for travelers.” On Tripatini, you can mingle with travelers and top travel experts alike, so everybody learns how to travel better and smarter. A few tips to get you rolling:
• JOIN one or more of our 300+ discussion groups, covering most destinations, travel topics, and travel-related professions such as media, publicists, agents, and tour operators. What are you into? Chances are we cover it. If we don’t, create your own group!
• PROMOTE YOURSELF and/or your company by sharing your story, links, photos, videos, anything at all on the Text Box on your profile page! IF YOU'RE TRAVEL-AFFILIATED, DON'T FORGET TO MENTION YOUR COMPANY NAME!
• INVITE your friends, family, colleagues, readers, anyone and everyone interested in travel! More members means a more productive, useful, and fun experience for everyone.
• Follow Tripatini on TWITTER and FACEBOOK, and we’ll be happy to reciprocate. And don’t forget to tweet and post about Tripatini, too!
Comments
Warm Greetings From Morocco Sahara Desert,
When you have the time, you may want to check our website at www.toursofpeace.com
We always offer customized tours based on the tastes and requirements of our clients with the best price quotations.
Don’t hesitate to contact us If you ever have any questions
Best Regards
Youssef Karaoui
• JOIN one or more of our 300+ discussion groups, covering most destinations, travel topics, and travel-related professions such as media, publicists, agents, and tour operators. What are you into? Chances are we cover it. If we don’t, create your own group!
• PROMOTE YOURSELF and/or your company by sharing your story, links, photos, videos, anything at all on the Text Box on your profile page! IF YOU'RE TRAVEL-AFFILIATED, DON'T FORGET TO MENTION YOUR COMPANY NAME!
• INVITE your friends, family, colleagues, readers, anyone and everyone interested in travel! More members means a more productive, useful, and fun experience for everyone.
• Follow Tripatini on TWITTER and FACEBOOK, and we’ll be happy to reciprocate. And don’t forget to tweet and post about Tripatini, too!
Thanks again for joining us. C U online!