"I personally do not like "the best category" for anything, as it is "best" by what standards. I am doing roundup articles for a publication and instead of "best" I say Six luxury hotels in .......... Generally, I'll add, "Their is no way I could…"
"No prices does not surprise me, as if you have to ask, they are all mega dollars. Having been to or dined at most of those in the T&C, they are wonderful, over the top, and expensive. I have been to some of the others, but not too many. I am curious…"
Like Ed, I dislike doing pitch letters, as I pride myself on coming through. However, if the guidelines require pitch letters, that is exactly what I do, like it or not.
Unfortunately, rudness has been around a long time and will remain.…"
"Hi,
I'm looking for restaurants in NYC with Irish Chefs. This is for an article in the Epoch Times. So, if you know of any you would recommend, please let me know.
"When I have seen the occasional cruise mishap where I know someone who experienced it, usually all is refunded plus they are give another free cruise. In my opinion, this is not a smart PR move to publicize with out providing additional benefit."
"Personally, I believe a lot. They have made the world aware how radical they are. The reverse is for dollars. I believe they are entitled to their beliefs, but seems trying to have their cake and eat it too. The law applies to one group, but not the…"
"I have to go command - to decrease the size in order to have the entire article display on the screen. Then i do the command, shift 3. I put it in iphoto and crop.
However, saving as a pdf is a good alternative and more readable."
"That is great Allan. I felt so empowered the first time as it was easy. I like easy.
I can't take credit for figuring it out, I asked my long time friend and webmaster, Timothy Lack.
I was working on another project and he told me of a great…"
Please do visit Vietnam. I'm happy to show you, your customers, your family around the country. see us more at www.oneworldvn.com for boutique tours around VN and Indochina.
Thanks Maralyn. And I appreciate that you are a supporter of social media. I came to the game late (at 54, without a portfolio or nary a clip), but my timing was perfect for the Internet travel explosion, so that's where I've focused to break into this very close-knit community. As with all new things, it sometimes takes people a while to get on board. Like Allan - I envy him his history of published articles in traditional publications, but I really believe that the traditional journalists need to get on board with electronic media or they will gradually fade away. I sometimes feel inadequate because I can't point to a huge portfolio of newspaper and magazine articles, but on the other hand, my blog now had sufficient numbers to be sought by PR firms for press trips and advertisers who pay me so I can write what I like without having to deal with the onerous task of pitching to non-responsive editors.
Thanks Maralyn: That explains why I didn't know about it. I have pretty much stayed away from anything to do with food & wine, since I don't drink, which makes it very difficult for me to participate in press trips that have any kind of focus on wine.
Hi Maralyn. I usually listen to and try to follow all of your excellent advice. Great to Lisa and a few others I know on this site. See you soon in Temecula.
Puerto Rico was wonderfully interesting. Really enjoyed learning about the history and culture along with touring rum distillerias and tasting all kinds of plantain dishes.
Anytime Maralyn! I hope to meet you soon. If my husband and I weren't going to be on our Honeymoon, we would have gladly signed up for Switzerland. We will be in Italy...and the most amazing coincidence: We will be in Como while Michelle and Kurt are in Lugano...a mere 20 km from each other, halfway around the world...
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Best regards,
-Dawn
Debi
Many thanks for your response. I am sorry that she is not you! However, I am delighted that you are you! Thanks for the existentialist moment.
Best wishes to you and your enterprise.
Iain R.
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