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blogging

Shellbelle’s Tiki Hut: New Beach Blog

May 10, 2009

Today Rhonda Renee left a comment on this blog, and as I usually do with new commenters, I checked out her blog. It’s new, but promises to be a great addition to the world of beach blogs. Rhonda is not only a lifelong beachcomber, she’s also a talented graphic designer. So have a look at [...]

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Hotel WiFi? Give Me a Break!

May 6, 2009

I just spent four nights in the Florida Keys.  I like to blog when I’m traveling. It’s in line with the timeliness component that sets a blog apart from other media. Allow me to vent my frustration with hotel internet connections.
First night: Key Largo — I had a great connection. Managed to upload some photos [...]

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What to Expect From a Travel Blogger

April 24, 2009

Sheila Scarborough has written a great post on everydotconnects.com about what you can expect when dealing with a travel blogger. Here are a few cherry-picked statements that will convince you to read the whole post:
Public. Rapid. Sharing.
We may be talking about your organization or destination before we even get there.
We’re immediate, or at least pretty [...]

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Travel Bloggers: Why They Matter

April 24, 2009

Todd Lucier of TourismKeys.ca/blog has a great blog post about travel bloggers and why they are making a significant impact on travel and tourism. Todd has some excellent bullet points to illustrate why travel bloggers can generate more interest in travel and tourism than traditional media can. Here are two:

bloggers generally start creating buzz before [...]

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The Travel Blogger Media Trip Experience

April 24, 2009

Recently I was invited to tour the Punta Gorda / Charlotte Harbor area on a media trip arranged for me. It was a great experience and I learned a great deal.
First I really have to give credit to two people, Mary Huff and Jennifer Huber.
I was actually invited on a media tour by Mary Huff [...]

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