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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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What is the most historical place in india?

The most historical place in India is the Taj Mahal. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the building of this beautiful mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died while giving birth to their 14th child. The Taj Mahal took 22 years to build and is considered one of the world's most iconic buildings.Other historical places include the Red Fort in Delhi and Qutub Minar in Delhi. These sites were built during the Mughal Empire and are known for their architectural beauty.

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The Ultimate Travel Writing & Photography Retreat, Charleston, South Carolina, June 18-21, 2022

The Ultimate Travel Writing & Photography Retreat, Charleston, South Carolina, June 18-21, 2022If you want to boost your travel writing skills to a new level this workshop is for you. We'll focus on travel writing and photography - how to write exciting travel stories and create photo galleries that editors will love. This interactive course features lectures, writing exercises, in-the-field tours, group readings & discussions, and hands-on experience. You’ll also receive on-on-one feedback and…

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  • Thanks, Allan. I think she's eager to rock 'n' roll a little, which puts her in the tricky position of being able to afford the off-season cottage in the country but wanting that palace in Venice.
  • I'd give her a copy of Jane Eyre or by Jane Auston and suggest a cottage in the English countryside. Either the Lake District or Cornwall. And I'd suggest she go in the shoulder seasons (May-June or September-October). There won't be the crowds, the weather should be decent and the prices are lower (unless she did well in the divorce in which case I'd rent a palace in Venice just to further piss off her ex).
  • IFWTWA Temecula Wine Country Tour May 16-19, 2010
    This trip is limited to 10 writers (no spouses) so sign up early. It will be a great trip including:

    Temecula Creek Inn
    Smooth Jazz event & dinner at Thornton Winery
    Iron Chef Cooking Adventure at Baily Restaurant
    Hot Air Balloon Adventure
    Too much to list here, see the itinerary at http://ifwtwa.org/mediatrips/temecula1.html.
    Early registration ends 2-28. Regular registration ends March 15. Be sure to check this out.
  • Your advice, please: A friend of a friend, a 40ish woman who's just divorced, is looking for a home stay vacation, probably in Europe. Any ideas?
  • FYI, several travel media associations (see list below) now have dedicated groups on Tripatini, for any journalists or travel trade folks who are members or are interested in becoming members. More to come soon!

    Bay Area Travel Writers (BATW)
    International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA)
    New York Travel Writers Association (NYTWA)
    Society of American Travel Writers (SATW)
  • Good points, Allan and Susan. And we've just added a Haiti group, because although it's been a marginal tourism destination for quite some time, it does have some wonderful attributes to offer, and intelligently fostered tourism can and should be part of the solution in reconstructing the country. So please in solidarity join our new Haiti group and contribute ideas and observations when and however you can.
  • Allan is absolutely right. outside philanthropists have been trying to "fix" Haiti for more than two centuries. Sustainability is the issue, and until the Haitians get a grip on their unique problems, whatever help is provided this time will again prove to be insufficient in the long term.

    As he notes with the Ethiopian water pumps, "anything of value will be stolen". Especially aid money (how did the Haitian elite get so wealthy?).

    Let those cruise lines keep docking, and "work with local people to show them how to develop working relationships with the cruise lines so they can earn their own money either working for the company or providing tours or selling local (as opposed to Chinese-made) crafts."

    Check out this opinion piece: "To Heal Haiti, Look to History, Not Nature"
  • On first blush Frommer's idea is kind and compassionate. But it's not practical.

    There is so much money rolling into Haiti right now it's creates its own problem. Everyone is talking about sustainability. Help should also be sustainable. The cruise lines should offer passengers an opportunity to go ashore and help. I don't mean help digging out collapsed buildings. Leave that to the pros.

    I think the cruise lines should a) be bringing suppliers ashore for local residents. b) they could organize an on-going relief project to help a nearby village(s). That means clearing land for a new medical centre and school, providing a fresh water source, school supplies, any maybe some sort of Habitant for Humanity type projects to help rebuild modest homes/shelter for people. and C) then start to work with local people to show them how to develop working relationships with the cruise lines so they can earn their own money either working for the company or providing tours or selling local (as opposed to Chinese-made) crafts.

    Years ago when the famine was sweeping Ethiopia, people in my part of the world adopted villages. They built schools and dug wells. Our NGO people wanted to install these great electric pumps that cost thousands of dollars. The village elders said no. Anything valuable would be stolen or break down. Instead we provided dirt cheap little pumps made with recycled bike tires that cost less than $3. People had to pump, but in the underdeveloped world there is no shortage of labour or time, so it worked.

    Feel good initiatives can do more harm in the long-term. If we spent a little thought we could actually change a century of neglect and do good and not just help people now, but elevate future generations so that Haitian parents don't have to sell their children into slavery.
  • Re Haiti and cruise ships a couple of things:

    1. An AP story today about the controversy of ships visiting Labadee:

    Without This, We Don't Eat

    2. Surely by now you've heard of Arthur Frommer's controversial call to action this past weekend:

    Shouldn't the Federal Government Charter Several Large Cruise Ships...

    Thoughts?
  • Do you mean by boat?
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