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Gulf coast tourism officials say the real problem with the spill has been perception.
TravelMole US Editor David Wilkening explains how misconceptions are causing further damage to tourism in the Gulf Coast. “Damage forecasts soon after the BP Gulf oil spill were bad. But then they got worse. Dead birds. Soiled beaches. The reality, however, is that the spill led to the deaths of less than one percent of…
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Write in 4…Epic South Africa by Beryl
Hello The Ant, We hope that you might find information about our Epic Enabled holidays and Accessible Epic Guest House in Cape Town useful for your members, if ever they want to travel further afield to Africa. South Africa, the most cosmopolitan of the African nations, has long been renowned for its bio-diversity, wildlife and…
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GT Travel Award
Are you inspired with all this talk of travel ? Are you ready for you own independent adventure ? Or do you know someone who could benefit from a helping hand into the wider world ? What is the award ? Each year the club offers up to two £1,000 awards to give out for…
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Web sites to muse about travel to:-
from Matt Doughty about this year’s Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize winner see http://www.bbc.co.uk/ for more details from Matt Doughty about travelling an unusual way, on the way to Mecca http://www.bbc.co.uk/ from James Robinson via Facebook about a popular & interesting travel blog…http://www.backpackingjournalist.com/
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Write in (3) … Introducing the new Globe Editor, Chloe Marshall
Recently Dan James, the long standing Globe newsletter editor stood down from his role at the club and headed off to pursue a new life in Hong Kong. All at the club thank him for his time, energy & efforts on our behalf and hope to hear of him enjoying his new adventure … Going…
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News in the world of travel
News in the world of travel From Debra Taylor at www.toucanmoon.com :- Hi – I am working on the promotion of a photography symposium taking place at London’s Royal Geographical Society on 22 & 23 October 2010. Hosted by BBC Springwatch presenter Chris Packham, WildPhotos 2010 promises to be as inspirational as ever with an…
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Web sites to muse about travel to:-
Web sites to muse about travel to: For the latest updates in the travellers’ world of guides, blogs, articles & chat and a refresh of their web site see & enjoy http://www.travellerspoint.com/ Wanderlust have revamped their web site & their community forum that was gowander … have a look at http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/
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Hello, Trailblazer is about to publish The Silk Roads: a route and planning guide 3rd edition. It’s a practical travel guide to the Silk Roads, the greatest trade route of all time. Content includes: * Planning your trip – information for all budgets whether you’re an independent traveller or joining a group * Practical information…
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