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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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Susan McKee August 13, 2009 at 3:41am

What travel writer in his/her right mind would consent to be video'd for such a project? Not me! I've traveled with both Andrew and Jimmy (who were on that pilot), and neither deserved the opprobrium heaped on him by that so-called "host". (Who's probably blacklisted from Chile by now!)
Betsa Marsh August 13, 2009 at 12:40am

Yep, until we all get together and whine with each other! But hey, that's therapy.
Laurie Borman August 13, 2009 at 12:36am

Thanks for the link to worldhum, Betsa! The reader comments from those who watched the show are enough to make me skip it. Who needs to hear a whiny travel writer?
Lorry Heverly August 13, 2009 at 12:27am

Caught part of Travel Channel's Confessions and thought it was lame. Lots of in & out on the bus not really doing anything exciting in Chile, but lots of wine and whinning.
Katherine Rodeghier August 13, 2009 at 12:24am

Terry: I'm headed to the Abbey in a couple of weeks and plan to take in the spa. Thanks for the heads up on your article.
David Paul Appell August 13, 2009 at 12:22am

Terry, you might want to post that in the Spas group, as well, along with a noet on where the Abbey Resort is located.
Betsa Marsh August 13, 2009 at 12:02am

David, the comments on the Travel Channel's "Confessions" show were withering when world hum interviewed the "host." (Won't take time to tiny url it)

http://www.worldhum.com/features/travel-interviews/interview-with-c...

Enjoy the comments, too!

Betsa Marsh
Please take a look at www.globespinners.com and, if you're writing about the UK, please ck out dozens of bargains at www.britainonthecheap.com.
Thanks!
Terry Herman August 12, 2009 at 9:41pm

My review article on the Abbey Resort & Avani Spa is running in the August issue of "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa"; www,lneonline; digital edition pps. 10-20. More of my reviews are in their print queue. Don't forget to check out my article blog: http://definitivespablog.blogspot.com/. Wide range of topics, including travel reviews.

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David Paul Appell August 12, 2009 at 9:25pm

Did anybody see the premiere of the Travel Channel's "Confessions of a Travel Writer" this past Sunday? I was on the road...
Shirley Linde August 10, 2009 at 6:58pm

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