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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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Ed Wetschler March 27, 2011 at 5:56am

Allan, I once served as part of a panel at one of Maren's conferences. She really impressed me; she's one of those rare people who's both a savvy marketer and a great conference organizer.
Allan Lynch March 27, 2011 at 1:38am

I was exchanging medical advice the other day with Maren who puts on the Travel Classics conferences. She has some space left and is knocking $100 off the Dublin registration for those who register by April 1st. FYI (no reference to Forbes) I have no financial interest in her conferences. I've attended two and am about to go to my third in June in Ireland. Just thought I'd mention it. Add a .com on to the name and you have the website.
Sam Scribe March 27, 2011 at 12:29am

One more thing: Does anyone other than me even remember Forbes FYI? Also, can you tell me if TGIF made the cut.
Sam Scribe March 27, 2011 at 12:28am

"Classic FYI is right. FYI is in its own pre-cellphone category. Lest we forget, Forbes magazine spun off "Forbes FYI" about 20 years ago. FYI, it was a good magazine.
Allan Lynch March 26, 2011 at 11:50pm

I think the OED shows us how language and communications evolve. They add words and delete words with every edition.

Jose, I got a chuckle out of your comment "..makes sending a text message less onerous..." Hmmm. Could like a telephone call be the answer? No need to text. Push a few numbers or go to pre-programmed numbers ... :-)
Jose R. Garrigo March 26, 2011 at 11:23pm

Pleeease! I use those shortcuts in some of my informal electronic communications. But I would never say they are "words" or use them as "words" in a text or column. Fad or no fad, let's not get carried over with them.
José Balido March 26, 2011 at 11:13pm

OMG! LOL just made it into the OED! (That's "Oxford English Dictionary"). OMG made it, too, along with WTH, the classic FYI, and a few other well-chosen text messaging shortcuts. If you care about language, this is pretty momentous: it's not every day that an official word is born, let alone words that started life as a result of 1) the limited length of text messages, and the extra charge for spilling over into a second message; and 2) the text messager's laziness or finger-fatigue. What do you guys think? Are these real words that belong in the dictionary, or are they a quirky passing fad that will fade the moment a new technology (say, voice recognition, which is already with us) makes sending a text message less onerous? I know where I stand on this issue, but I'd love to hear some pros and cons before I share my own thoughts!

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Allan Lynch March 24, 2011 at 4:40pm

You think children and pets are a problem, try travelling with a chain smoker! They're the new lepers.

I have a friend in London who sometimes tags along with me. I always have to ensure we stay at places where windows open or better yet have a balcony so I can sit him outside. Then there's trying to find a rental company that allows smoking in the car. I either have to get one with a moon roof or stock up on Fabreeze.

Some day we shall end up on a no-fly list because of how he fidgets while waiting in an airport for our flight. He actually carries nicotine inhalers!
Judy Wells March 24, 2011 at 4:23pm

Children do complicate things but so do pets. Having crossed the country several times in the company of a cocker spaniel, many a dog toy has been left behind. Fortunately, cocker spaniels are easily mollified by anything edible.
Ed Wetschler March 24, 2011 at 3:56pm

Coincidentally, a friend who sometimes writes about family travel but spent yesterday morning cursing sent us this email last night:

"We wanted to let you know that that pretty green quilt that Carol made for Joe way back when has become the go-to blankee for Henry. So much so that upon hastily leaving our hotel in Roseburg, OR this morning, and driving 40 minutes towards the coast, we realized that it was missing when Henry yelled, "Blankee!" and after several curses, turned around and went back for it."

Changing hotels all the time is hard enough without kids (q.v. Allan Lynch, Judy Wells, Evelyn Kanter, Lucy Corne, Northeast News, Amanda Harling, etc.). Can you even imagine the early-morning inventory work involved when you're traveling with children?