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FREE TRIP: Grand Ole Opry

Lesley Bellus Kilman will be hosting a Grand Ole Opry / Nashville press visit, a perfect getaway blending music, history and fun.

Date: April 16 - 19, 2009.
Theme: family travel, historic/Americana, locations within driving distance.
Accomodation: Gaylord Opryland Resort

Will include visits to various Nashville destinations such as the Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame, etc.

Contact:
Lesley Bellus Kilman
bpr/bellus public relations
+1 (954) 436-6859
lesley@belluspr.com

PRESS TRIP: Rockwood, Maine ME, USA

The Birches Resort in Rockwood, ME invite you to three-day, two-night trip experience Maine's winter wonderland. Visit The Birches Resort in Maine and Explore the North Woods via Snowmobile. The Birches, located on 11,000 acres on Moosehead Lake, has an extensive network of trails that offer some of New England's best snowmobiling.

Date: February 9 - 11, 2009 (Monday - Wednesday)

Inclusive: Accommodations, Guided activity (skiing or snowshoeing), Dinner, Breakfast,
Snowmobile excursion.

Highlight: guided snowmobile excursion exploring the beautiful trails of the region's wilderness area.

Contact:
Ellen Pulda
Gero Communications
+1 (617) 277-1675
epulda@gerocom.com

PRESS TRIP: Northern Arizona ROCKS, USA

Date: Mar 28 - Apr 3, 2009

Arizona Rocks (Navajo Nation, Winslow, Williams and Page/Lake Powell) Tour the Mother Road in Williams, travel by train to the Grand Canyon, see the Canyon from a helicopter, cruise beautiful Lake Powell, hike a slot canyon, float the Colorado River, stay in the amazing new VIEW Hotel inside Monument Valley, tour Canyon de Chelly, stand on the corner in Winslow, Arizona and stay in the historic La Posada Hotel.

See more details at:
http://azcomgroup.com/AZRocksSpringMediaTour2009.htm

To Apply: Credential journalists please include regular and/or recent outlets and intended placements.

Contact:
Mike Finney
AZ Communications Group
+1 (480) 897-3331
news@azcomgroup.com

2009 Tales of the Cocktail Event

Tales of the Cocktail is inviting journalists to participant at their annual cocktail event.

Date: July 8-12, 2009

Who Can Apply: Credential journalists who properly represent the industry.

Inclusive: Roundtrip airfare to and from New Orleans not to exceed $325.00 from the East Coast and $425.00 the West Coast. Round trip airport transfer allotment to and from the Hotel Monteleone. Hotel accommodations in New Orleans, for 3 days and 2 nights arrival and departure dates are dictated by your event or seminar. Additional nights will be billed to you at a discounted rate to be determined. A VIP bag. Attendance at Invitation only event functions. Complimentary Internet service at your hotel. Complimentary meals and/or food discounts. Opportunities and access to presenters. Professional event coordination.

To Apply:
Complete application with below information:
Personal Info - Name, Title, Address, Telephone, Email.


PUBLICATION/OUTLET INFORMATION:
Primary Publication/Outlet:

Form:
Newspaper
Magazine
Frequency:
Daily
Weekly
Bi-Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Other
Distribution
Regional
National
International
Circulation:

TV:
Distribution:
Regional
National
International
Call Letters:

Network:

Program Name:

RADIO:
Distribution:
Regional
National
International
Call Letters:

Program Name:

WIRE SERVICE: (please circle)
Photo
News
Entertainment
Local
National
International

ONLINE
Are you interested in participating in the Collaborative Cocktail blog?

URL:

Hits per month:
Editor/Producer:
Telephone:
Address: (if different from above)
Additional Publication/Outlet:
Market:
Additional Publication/Outlet:
Market:


TYPE OF COVERAGE
**Briefly Describe Stories and Length of Coverage**

Are you interested in story angles and contacts for a selected presenter?
(please circle):
Yes
No

Would you like a 2009 media kit mailed to you?
(please circle):
Yes
No


Application Deadline: March 15, 2009

Tales of the Cocktail Blog Overview:
In 2009, for the second year in a row, Tales of the Cocktail will work closely with more than 30 of the most dedicated and widely read bloggers covering the world of spirits and cocktails. Together, these bloggers will contribute to 'Blogging Tales of the Cocktail,' the largest collaborative cocktail site on the Internet. Participating blogs include The Cocktail Chronicles, Jeffrey Morgenthaler, Kaiser Penguin, Marriedââ,¬Â¦With Dinner, and The Gumbo Pages, among many others. Along with guest contributors drawn from the ranks of Tales presenters and mixologists, and with contributions from guest bloggers from the New Orleans region, these cocktail bloggers will publicize the many aspects of Tales of the Cocktail, from seminars to Spirited Dinners to the mixologists who make Tales such a one-of-a-kind event.

This unique group site is hosted at TalesBlog.com. Beginning in January, the site will feature advance previews of Tales of the Cocktail sessions and events, along with additional coverage that highlights the cuisine and culture of host city New Orleans. From July 8-12, participating bloggers will gather in New Orleans to provide live coverage of Tales of the Cocktail.

Contact:
Tales of the Cocktail
Media Relations
media@talesofthecocktail.com

Hawaii Tourism Association Presents AlohaTalk

Haleiwa, Hawaii (USA) 02 Jan 2009: Hawaii Tourism Association, the public and private membership organization recently founded dedicated to establishing specific lobby groups that will cover airlines, tourism policies and communication, has started a new discussion forum dedicated to the discussion of anything and everything that pertains to Hawaii and its tourism products.

Called AlohaTalk, subscribers are stakeholders from both the private and public sectors including the media, thousands of travel agents, tour operators, tourism officials, PR and marketing organizations and associations both from Hawaii and around the globe.

As a member of AlohaTalk, participants are given the chance to share their experiences and expertise by posting comments, opinions, questions and recommendations about Hawaii tourism. The idea behind AlohaTalk is to facilitate the exchange ideas for the betterment of Hawaii tourism products.

Individuals and organizations interested in joining AlohaTalk can do so by visiting www.hawaiitourismassociation.com to sign up. The service costs nothing to join.

Furthermore, AlohaTalk is a sophisticated discussion forum in that it utilizes a program that filters advertisements. So, not only is the service free of charge, members are guaranteed to never be bombarded by advertisements.

To learn more about Hawaii Tourism Association, visit www.hawaiitourismassociation.com

Travel Writers Needed for Website

www.travelodium.com is looking for writers for ongoing paid work.

The article is writing about your home town giving tips about where to go and what to see as described by a local.If you live in a large city it might be best to write about your district. It would be great to get one photo with the artlcle as well.

The format of the article is

1. Must Do

2. What do you like best about your city?

3. Best Walk

4. Best Restaurants

5. Best Music/Festival

6. Best Nightlife

7. Best Day Trip Out of the City

8. Something that not many tourists would know about.

A sample of the finished product is found at this link
http://www.travelodium.com/site/1435885/page/1330535


Contact:
David Cronk
editor@travelodium.com

City History Walking Guide Book

If you know a city well enough to write walking guides past historical points of interest, then we want to hear about you.

Writers are required for books on cities around the world.

You will prepare a well-reseearched, interesting set of walking guides with just the right amount of variety and information to keep readers interested, whilst also providing a colourful guide to the chosen city.

This is a paying market.

Preference will be given to published travel authors, though this is not a requirement.

Please submit your chosen city/cities, and a brief bio covering and published credits, and why you're the right person for the job.

Contact:
Matt Falcus
matt@destinworld.com
www.destinworld.com

PRESS Trip: Rosarito Beach, Mexico

Place: Rosarito Beach, Mexico

Date: January 26-29, 2009

Up to six writers on assignment can go on its four-day, three-night Total Experience visit from January 26 through January 29. Rosarito Beach, located 20 miles south of the U.S.-Mexico border, is a a scenic destination for all ages and every budget, one where old and new California meet.

Highlight:

• fresh lobster at world famous Puerto Nuevo.
• favorite spot for Amrican shoppers.
• original art and Mexican artifacts.
  
• new oceanfront condos.
• Outdoor activities abound, from golf to surfing to parasailing to horseback riding.
• spas

Itinery:

• January 26 Check-in at Rosarito Beach Hotel, which has hosted stars from Marilyn Monroe to Frank Sinatra.
• Welcome dinner at 6 p.m.
  
• Visit to Baja Studios, spa treatments, Puerto Nuevo lobster dinner, area tours and a choice of recreational activities.
• January 29 Check-out.
  

What's Covered:

• lodging and all scheduled tour activities.
  

What's Not Covered:

• airfare, tips and expenses for unscheduled meals and activities.
  
• Writers can share lodging with one guest, but expenses for guest activities are not included.

To apply, send firm letter of assignment from specific media outlet and three published articles by Jan. 5 to Ron Raposa at ronraposa@hotmail.com, contact phone: +1 619-948-3740.

Press Tour: New Mexico Ski Resorts

Destinations:

• Santa Fe: Ski Santa Fe
• Angelfire: Angelfire Resort
• Red River: Red River Ski Area
• Taos: Taos Ski Valley
  

Date: January 13 to January 18 2009 (Tue - Sun)

Activities:
* Cross Country skiing
* Snow Boarding
* Snowshoeing
* Snow mobile tour
* Shopping
* Hiking
* Eco-Tourism

Itinery:
Tuesday, January 13th
Upon arriving at the Albuquerque Sunport, we will drive north to the Inn on the Alameda in Santa Fe, about an hour from the airport.

The Inn on the Alameda:
Nestled in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico, between the historic Plaza and the art-filled galleries of Canyon Road, the Inn on the Alameda is the ideal downtown location for Santa Fe Lodging, perfect for exploring the world-class museums, unusual shopping, fine restaurants and local Santa Fe festivities that define this unique destination.

Inn on the Alameda
303 East Alameda, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Toll-free: 888-984-2121
Phone: 505-984-2121
Fax: 505-986-8325
info@inn-alameda.com
www.inn-alameda.com

Wednesday, January 14th
The Ski Area:
Ski Santa Fe is located just 16 miles from historic downtown Santa Fe. At a base elevation of 10,350 feet, Ski Santa Fe is one of the highest ski areas in the continental United States. With vistas atop Ski Santa Fe, guests can enjoy the thrills of steep bump runs, powder filled chutes, and gladed tree-skiing. Whether you're a first time skier or a seasoned veteran, Ski Santa Fe offers something for everyone.

Ski Santa Fe Ski Santa Fe
2209 Brothers Road
Suite 220
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Tel: 505 982 4429
Snow Report: 505 983 9155
www.skisantafe.com

Thursday, January 15th
The scenic drive to Angel Fire, NM is two hours northeast and crosses into the Carson National Forest. Its name stems from the angel fire that lights the high peaks at sunrise and sunset, and is truly something you have to see to believe.

The Resort
The Angel Fire Resort offers warm and cozy lodging, ideal for on-the-go travelers. Located only steps from the ski deck and Chile Express chairlift; the hotel is an ideal place to begin and end your day.

The Ski Area
The Angel Fire Resort Mountain is indeed the most varied terrain in New Mexico. A ten-acre glade skiing area is new this winter, making it the third glade ski area created in the past three seasons. The mountain includes 72 trails on 500 + ski-able acres, two terrain parks, extensive cross-country trails, a four-lane tubing hill and New Mexico's only freestyle half-pipe.

Angel Fire Resort Ski Angel Fire Resort
10 Miller Lane
Angel Fire, NM 87710
Tel: 575-377-6401
www.angelfireresort.com

Friday, January 16th
The Ski Area
The Red River Ski Area, historically a mining town, is today known as the "Ski Town of the Southwest" With an average of 18 feet of snow each year, and plenty of sun, it is easy to see how this small ski town has made a name for itself as a winter wonderland for skiers and snowboarders alike.

Angel Fire Resort Ski Red River Ski Area
400 Pioneer Road
Red River, NM 87558
Tel: 505 754 2223
http://redriverskiarea.com

Saturday, January 17th
The town of Taos is an hour's drive south of Red River. The town of Taos is seated on the high desert mesa at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Rich with art and steeped in history, Taos, NM has something for everyone.

The Historic Taos Inn is a quintessential New Mexico inn located in the heart of Taos' historic district. The ambience is captivating and the location ideal for anyone visiting Taos. It is easy to see why National Geographic Traveler has claimed the Historic Taos Inn as "One of America's Greatest Inns."

The Historic Taos Inn
125 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte
Taos, NM 87571
Tel: 505 758 2233
http://taosinn.com

Ski Area
Taos Ski Valley is a unique alpine destination, located 20 minutes up the mountain from the town of Taos. Village businesses are locally owned and operated by people who appreciate the community. Taos Ski Valley is surrounded by majestic peaks and unspoiled National Forest, creating an authentic destination for any traveler.

Taos Ski Valley
Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525
Tel: 866 968 7386
www.skitaos.org
www.taosskivalley.com

Sunday, January 18th
You will be shuttled to the Albuquerque Sunport to catch your flight home.

This FAM is all inclusive. Air travel within the US, transportation on the ground in NM, hotel accommodations, the majority of meals and of course the equipment rentals and skiing will be provided.

*itinerary is subject to change*

Contact:
Rachel Mason
Ballantines PR
Rachel@ballantinespr.com
Tel: +1 505 216 0889
Mobile: +1 740 525 0866

PRESS TRIP: King Pacific Lodge, British Columbia, Canada

King Pacific Lodge, A Rosewood Resort, is a 17-room luxury wilderness lodge located in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest in Gitga'at territory along the central coast of British Columbia.

Who can apply?
Professional travel or lifestyle writers on assignment for Luxury Publications can apply for Individual Media Visits to experience the lodge and its surroundings.
What's included?
King Pacific Lodge will cover air transportation from Vancouver International Airport to/from the lodge, accommodations including all food & beverage and select activities such as unlimited ocean water fishing, wildlife exploration, kayaking, and hiking.

Period Open for Visits:
May - September, 2009. 3 to 4 days stays are available.

Contact: Elizabeth Fitzgerald, The Limtiaco Company at fitzgerea@earthlink.net.

For additional information, visit www.kingpacificlodge.com.

Freelance writer for short 'city' articles (Austin, Texas)

An international publisher of travel and destination guides for over 300 cities worldwide, and are always looking for interesting writers to contribute to their ever expanding guides.

You'll be writing about the places withing Austin that you know best - the hidden gems that make your city so appealing to tourists and locals a like!

They're looking for new restaurants, must visit cafés, or any self proclaimed "Hot Spot" that should be included within a travel guide for Austin.

There's no need for a formal resumé, but please provide a short background of your writing history. Mention the name of the city for which you're applying in the title of your email.

Compensation: USD $10 per submission

Reply to: gigs-961583032@craigslist.org

Magazine Writers (Los Angeles, California)

A new magazine for Prop 215 patients in California. They are looking for writers to contribute to our publication. If you have writing samples no longer than 3000 words, you can email them for review & consideration. Also if you can pitch some ideas for upcoming issues and a resume they will put you into consideration.

Reply to: gigs-959522998@craigslist.org

College/High School Travel Writers Wanted for National Web Publisher (Anywhere USA)

Freelance… this is a paid position.

StudentsInEurope.com is getting ready to launch with information and deals for students who want to study abroad or travel in Europe.

They want to motivate, inspire and entertain students with well-written, fast-moving articles about your experiences with study abroad programs and travel in Europe. Great opportunity for aspiring college journalists. Will review articles already published in college papers.

Most articles will be 500 to 1,000 words.
Compensation: US$40 to US$90 per article.

To apply, send a resume and 3 or 4 writing samples to gigs-953264264@craigslist.org

* Location: Anywhere USA
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
* Compensation: $40 to $90 per article.

Freelance Writers for Cityguide

Cityguide Publishing, Boca Raton, FL

Looking to hire freelancers for articles about Reno, Lake Tahoe or Fort Myers for publication of cityguide which can be seen at:

www.reno.net
www.laketahoe.net
www.fortmyers.net

All work must be original and exclusively published on our sites.

Pay will range from US$50 to US$150 per article based on length, writer's experience and subject matter.

Resources: www.freelancejobopenings.com

PRESS Trip: New Zealand Louis Vuitton Pacific Series

We have an unusual editorial opportunity. Auckland will host the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series (Jan. 31 – Feb. 14, 2009), a yacht racing series created with an America's Cup atmosphere. It's a unique opportunity to place writers on board Team New Zealand's boat and basically be part of the team. Writers will be able to spend a day with team members and walk around their base (not open to the public). We are not looking for an ordinary sailing tale but instead have the series be part of a broader story of what New Zealand has to offer as a destination – in adventure, luxury, culinary, culture, etc. Only firm assignment(s) with top publications will be considered.

Contact:
Steven Lai at Stevenl@spring-obrien.com or call +1 212-620-7100 ext. 251

Deadline: Jan 16, 2009

Press Trip: Canada's Winery

Destinations: Experience Mission Hill Family Estate, Canada's Winery of the Year

Mission Hill Family Estate, Canada's Winery of the Year, is internationally recognized for its award-winning wines, architecture, Cuisine de Terroir-based Terrace restaurant and championing the Okanagan as an international sought after wine region. The von Mandl Family's 23 vineyard Estates are located in five distinct growing regions of British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. Proprietor Anthony von Mandl and winemaker John Simes produce elegant internationally acclaimed wines with New World flavours and Old World refinement from this incomparable lakeside mountaintop winery.

Interested wine, travel and lifestyle journalists - on assignment - are invited to contact Laura Serena at laura@immediapr.com for media visits beginning April 2009.

http://www.missionhillwinery.com/

Travel guide writers needed

Fastcheck AB is based in Gothenburg, Sweden and produces online travel guides. www.arrivalguides.com

They're currently in need of someone to write guides for the below cities:
Sau Paulo
Rio
Cancun
Los Cabos

Payment will be in Euro and the guide(s) need to be finished by Christmas.

For more information please email: nouna.andersson@fastcheck.se

PRESS TRIP: Breckenridge, Colorado - International Snow Sculpture Championships

PRESS TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT: Experience the transformation of snow into art at Breckenridge's International Snow Sculpture Championships

DESTINATION: Breckenridge, Colorado

DATES: Any time between January 20 – 25, 2009


INCLUSIONS: Lodging and a press pass to Breckenridge’s International Snow Sculpture Championships. Some meals and activities included. Airfare and transportation assistance may be available to qualified journalists.

EXCLUSIONS: Hard alcohol, gratuities, activities away from the property and all personal purchases.

JOURNALIST REQUIREMENTS: Seeking one or two journalists on assignment with a major outdoor publication, daily newspaper travel section or a major travel publication. If you are a freelancer, you may be eligible for this trip, however writers with assignments will be given priority. Please provide clips or links to current articles or publications. Journalists will be considered based on the criteria of national exposure, circulation of publication and Letter of Assignment.

DESCRIPTION: Experience the visual grace of the creation and exhibition of fleeting art. The Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships return to the Victorian mountain town of Breckenridge, Colorado for the 19th year from January 20-25, 2009.

For the 2009 event,16 teams from around the globe have been invited to compete from nine countries including Bulgaria, Canada, China, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the USA. Snow Sculpting is attended annually by more than 30,000 people of all ages from across America and the world and has ben named by USA Today as "one of the top 10 ways to celebrate winter." During the event, four-person teams are assigned 12-foot-tall, 20-ton blocks of machine-made snow. These teams work within a five-day period to create sensational sculptures. From these blocks of snow, the teams often create enormous pieces of whimsy, although some deliver powerful political or social commentary. Some sculptures are even interactive and allow spectators to experience the tactile as well as visual grace of the fleeting exhibit (photos available upon request.)

While in Breckenridge, journalists will also have the opportunity to experience the town's unique mining history (Breckenridge celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2009) and the wealth of adventure waiting just out the backdoor. Possible activities to experience include cross country skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, ice skating, a sleigh ride, dog sledding and more.

Breckenridge Resort Chamber
Contact: Carly C. Grimes
Phone: +1 970-453-5064
E-mail: cgrimes@gobreck.com
Web: www.gobreck.com

Freelance Writing Careers (by Angela Stringfellow)

As a writer, you probably read the stories about writers who are working from home and making six-figure salaries with envy, and wonder, "Why can't that be me? I must not be good enough to make that kind of money." I'm here to tell you that it's possible for anyone to build a very successful freelance writing career and earn a six-figure salary, while never leaving home.

The key is diversification and flexibility. You have to be able to diversify your talents and be flexible enough to apply them to a variety of different sub-fields within the broader writing category. While your passion may be fiction writing, you still need to put food on the table while you write your novel. It's still important to pursue what you're most passionate about, but being flexible enough to apply your talents in more profitable areas will allow you the freedom to pursue your ultimate dream. Are you flexible enough and motivated enough to use your talents in other areas that have the potential to make you lots of money?

There are endless possibilities of profitable areas you could pursue in your writing career. Networking and marketing yourself properly could land you freelance writing opportunities in blogging, writing e-books, ghostwriting, copywriting, resume writing, and more. Corporations are always in need of talented writers to write copy for their websites, for external communications, such as press releases, and even internal communications. While many companies utilize in-house staff for these tasks, most often it's a secondary job for a staff member who has no experience in writing other than what they've done for that company. It's your job to educate them on how outsourcing those tasks to a professional writer could net them greater results from their communication efforts.

There are two challenges most often faced by writers, and I have solutions for both. The first is that most writers are, by nature, not skilled in the areas of accounting and business management. I chose to outsource my back-office functions to a company called MBO Partners, which handles contracts, invoicing and collections. They also act as an employer of record, which means I get a single W-2 at the end of the year, simplifying my tax-management process. I still have control over my business, still market my own services and choose which clients I work for, but still am able to take advantage of all the tax deductions that come with owning a business.

The second challenge most often faced by freelance writers is the ability to market our own services. Typically writers have more introverted personalities, and most of us aren't comfortable tooting our own horn. Thanks to the internet, it's not necessary to have face-to-face interaction with potential clients in order to get new business. There are many indirect ways to attract customers that are highly effective, although it is still beneficial to fine-tune our sales skills and have the courage to make cold calls now and then. It's also still necessary to take initiative and submit proposals for potential work. Go to your potential customers with ideas and solutions; don't simply send an email saying, ?Hi, I'm a freelance writer, do you have any writing needs?" Make sure you do your research on your potential clients and think of how what you offer can improve their business. That's the information you need to convey when approaching a customer.

I have found that it's essential for any freelancer or independent consultant to have a web presence. Websites are much more affordable than they used to be, and if you have any tech savvy you might even be able to create your own. As a writer, you should also have a blog. This is a perfect opportunity to showcase your writing abilities, and gives you an easy place to point potential clients where they can get a feel for your style. It's also important to network using the internet. There are a ton of social networking sites that allow you to build a profile explaining your business and services. Get involved; participate in discussions and make contacts. Offering free advice is the best way to position yourself as an expert in a given field, and the best way to get clients coming to you without minimal effort on your part.

While all this may take some time, it's easy to see that anyone willing to diversify their skills and dedicate the time and effort to an effective marketing strategy can build a solid base of clients that could net them a significant income while working from home.

About the Author
Angela Stringfellow is a marketing communications consultant and an MBO Partners associate. Visit their website, http://www.mbopartners.com/