|  TraveLetter
| May 2005
The
internet's premiere online travel e-zine — www.justsaygo.com
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“The
wise man travels to discover himself.”
American poet, James Russell Lowell, (1819-1891)
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Welcome Again to JustSayGo.com's TraveLetter
Beauty
and the beast? That's how I felt on my last
assignment covering Estelle's Paradise, a traveling
television show seen by 150 American and 250
Spanish markets. Estelle Reyna and her crew
were in Maine to launch John Buoniconti's 16,000-mile
trek across America to fundraise for families
who lose loved ones to cancer and are left
with only bills as memories. This remarkable
woman, along with Dominique Einhorn, owns Karma
Media, which gives back a portion of its profits
to worthy causes. John Buoniconti is already
benefiting from the California-based support.
The crew plan on following him as he walks
through the country, airing various stops on
his journey. Look for an upcoming story about
Estelle Reyna in travelgirl magazine. |
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MAY
MEANDERINGS from
DESTINATIONS
Food
heaven found in Columbus, Ohio … Scottish
pub history taught while barging down a
river … there's more than gold in
them thar' Las Vegas casinos … read
on and find out more... |
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Columbus
for Foodies
Ann
Hattes finds culinary nirvana by weaving her
way through Columbus's restaurants, bakeries,
historic farmers’ markets, ice cream shops
and other notable eateries. Want the best ice
cream or a piece of hand-dipped chocolate. Then
read on... More |
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Long
May Your Chimney Smoke
Roberta
Beach Jacobson doesn't need a walking stick or
a golf club to make her way through Scotland.
Instead she took the Spirit of Loch Ness barge
down the Caledonian Canal where she and seven
other passengers learned about Scottish pub history
and how to raise her glass and make a few Scottish
toasts. More |
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There's
More than Glitter to Las Vegas
Slot
machines and Wayne Newton; that's Las Vegas to
most people. But Gerald Burke manages to find
canyons and lakes there that dazzle brighter
than any gold or silver. Las Vegas has 89 campsites
and a host of activities to interest those who
favor outdoor rather than indoor sports. More |
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JUST KEEPS GOING AND GOING... to
Lansing, Michigan, for cars and, of course,
culture; to Frank Lloyd Wright's sanctuary
in Wisconsin; and to San Diego's best restaurants,
resorts and beaches. Once you've finished
with the new articles take a look at the
archives. 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 — Columbia
Sportswear Company®
Columbia
Sportswear® has one of the largest selections of outdoor
apparel. On the last three assignments, one JSG staffer
field-tested several items from the popular clothing line.
The Omni-Dry Venture Vest, designed to wick away moisture
from the body, did just that. There were more than enough
pockets to accommodate cameras, cell phones and sunscreen
as well as a few personal items. The GRT® line, and
the Silver Ridge pants and shirts, are lightweight, cool,
and designed to offer proper UV protection from the sun.
The clothing performed exceptionally well in a variety of
climates, according to the JSG reviewer, and should be a
permanent part of any outdoor wardrobe. For more information
visit www.columbia.com.
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. |
 TRAVEL
TIP
Don't
leave the country without a small
roll of toilet paper. Many countries
don't supply the necessity — or if they do it's handed out in small squares
as people enter the lavatory. Better to be prepared than surprised.
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 PHANTASTIC
PHOTOS
This
is one way to see Jerash in Jordan.
Others may prefer to just take
a peek through their own glasses.
Last week's photo of Florida's
Ibis was taken by Ron Stern. This
month's photo is from Nancy Speaks
of Colorado. We have sent her a
purple compact Baggallini.
Do
you have a photo that deserves a spot
on this page? Send it to newsletter@justsaygo.com.
We'll post it here and send you
a JustSayGo.Com
TraveLetter prize. |
 TRAVEL
BOOKS:
COOKING WITH BAJA MAGIC
Avocado
soup, Aunt Hope's First-Night-in-Camp Cole Slaw,
East Cape Swordfish in Cilantro Butter, Salsa … it's
all in Ann Hazard's book, Cooking
with Baja Magic. Ann gives readers a mouthful of Baja Mexico's history while
dishing up some of the best-kept food secrets south of any border. Not to worry.
Once you finish trying the 170 recipes in this colorful treasure, you'll be ready
for Ann’s next book, due any minute. To buy this book (or to see Ann's
others) visit www.amazon.com.
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TRAVEL ADVICE
Ear
plugs anyone? Yes, we've traveled with someone
else's screaming baby, making a long plane ride
even longer. A few of us have had the distinct
pleasure of traveling with two or three on the
same plane. Ear plugs, an eye mask and even a CD
player will help drown out engine noise and nearby
screams. Keep sending questions and we'll answer
in next month's newsletter. Email us and we'll
get answers. Remember to check archived stories
for more information. You can reach us at newsletter@justsaygo.com. |
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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 Portland, Maine with Estelle Reyna, by Karma
Media
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