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 TraveLetter
| Feb. 2005
The
internet's premiere online travel e-zine — www.justsaygo.com
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“The
world is a book, and those who do not travel
read only one page.”
St. Augustine, 354-430 AD.
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Welcome to JustSayGo.com's TraveLetter
I'm
Denise Dubé, a Boston-based feature, food
and travel journalist—and JSG's TraveLetter
editor. Let me be your monthly tour guide and
show you where we've been and where we are going.
We'll even give you advice on your next trip,
what to bring—or leave behind. We're here
with travel snapshots, snippets and recommendations.
Join us as we sail, fly, glide, hike and explore
the globe, whether you're sitting on the couch
daydreaming of faraway places, packing your bags
for that next trip, or just want to live vicariously
through our well-traveled writers and photographers.
Venture with us into familiar and sometimes not-so-familiar
hot, cold, wet and wild scenes. |
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FEBRUARY
FEATURES from DESTINATIONS
An
Irish Jewish Museum? Ah, 'tis
true… Instead of a slow boat to China
how about gliding in a river boat
leisurely up the Mississippi… No, we
did not run out of vowels with Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo.
Think Mexico and beaches.
Better yet, read on...
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Irish
Jewish Museum:
Tracing the History of Ireland's Jews
Count
on Carol Sorgen—JustSayGo's managing editor—to
find the only Irish Jewish museum in existence
on her recent visit to Dublin. More than 10,000
visitors a year visit the almost 20-year-old former
synagogue, founded by the Irish-born Chaim Herzog,
Israel's former president. Carol also found a
small Irish Jewish population right in Dublin.
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Rivertime—On
The Mississippi River
After
four exhausting days exploring New Orleans, Howard
Hian hopped on a riverboat down the great Mississippi.
There he found that life has its own pace and
rhythm. More |
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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo:
The Other Mexican Gateway
Crystal
blue skies, lounge chairs, sandcastles…
now that's Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, a real Mexican
getaway. Naeem Randhawa takes us to Ixtapa, an
exclusive oceanside resort with sunny beaches,
unusual restaurants and tourist attractions. Later
he brings us to Zihuatanejo, a bustling center
of commerce where locals sell original artisan
silver, handcrafts, and gourmet foods. More |
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JSG
JUST KEEPS GOING AND GOING... and offers
even more sights—and sites—for travel
lovers.
Paraglide in Turkey; take a look
at Monticello and Thomas
Jefferson; visit Japan;
ski in Utah; Take a peek
into Luray Caverns; enjoy
Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands;
see what Paul saw in Ephesus
off the Agean Sea. JSG's archives are filled
with even more travel treats. They might
even inspire you to pack your bags. More |
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WORLDWIDE FIESTAS
Vivienne
Mackie, Fiesta Editor lists holiday, carnivals and parties
all over the world. Visit http://justsaygo.com/fiesta/fiesta.html
for Vivienne's favorites.
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 TRAVEL
EASE
Women
looking for something classy and travel worthy just might
want to check out Chico's online. Although the sizing is
a tad unusual, Chico's clothing runs the gamut, from casual
to classic. The Traveler's Collection is so versatile it
can be scrunched into a ball and thrown into a suitcase
or bag. Once unpacked the pieces are wrinkle-free and ready
to wear. One JSG volunteer tried a pair of black pants and
a red top from the Traveler's line and deemed it travel-worthy.
"It's very lightweight and comfortable," she said
after a day's wear.
Is
there something you'd like reviewed? Let us know before
buying a new travel item. We'll let you know if it meets
JSG's standards.
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 TRAVEL
TIP
There's
always something a traveler wants to wear again. Try rinsing
your favorite item in the sink with a teaspoon of shampoo.
Rinse and wring thoroughly. Put a large absorbent towel
on the floor and lay the clothing on top. Fold the towel
into thirds and then roll into a loose jellyroll. Step (or
dance) on the towel until it's wet. Unroll and put on a
hanger. By morning your clothing will be a bit wrinkled
and ready for an iron, but dry.
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 WHAT
– OR WHERE – IN THE WORLD IS THIS?
Think
you know what this is? Good for you. Now, email us with your
answer. The first correct response nets our JSG Traveletter
subscriber with a surprise gift. Email us at newsletter@justsaygo.com. |
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 TRAVEL
BOOKS: FOOD FEAST
Macmillan,
one of the world's leading Caribbean publishers, has just
released Mount Gay Rum Infusion! Spirited Cooking,
a spicy Caribbean cookbook by famed Barbados chef Paul Yellin.
Yellin who has cooked for England's Prime Minister Tony
Blair, keeps to his roots with cool island drinks, perfectly
grilled or curried shrimp, callaloo and crab dumplings and
a host of other treats. Look for Yellin's book on www.amazon.com.
Those with a hankering for fiery island fare will definitely
want to try Yellin's new book.
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Q&A
Have
any travel or security questions that need answering? Chances
are we've “been there, done that.” Email us with
questions and we'll get the answers. Remember to check archived
stories too for more information. Email us at newsletter@justsaygo.com. |
Denise
Dube in Venice photo by Andrea T. Cleghorn
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