posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 8
Travel to Hawaii is ramping up after recent rains have slowed bookings. The weather has cleared and sunshine has returned to the Islands!
Recently John Monahan, President and CEO of the Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) stated “We’re enjoying blue skies and the warm sunny climate that everyone expects when coming to Hawai’i.”[1]
Repeat travelers to Hawaii are on the rise, with more than 62% of visitors enjoying the sun and sand more than once. Today’s travelers are also more likely to be independent, and rely less on group and package tours. In 2000 just over 49% of travelers were independent explorers, while in 2005 that number rose to nearly 54%.[2]
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posted by Charles H. Russo on May 6
The most powerful travel stories are like lanterns in the night, heart-felt reports from dark corners of the world where truth is obscured by poverty, war, totalitarianism or simple distance.
This sort of travel writing is often far more enlightening than even the best conventional, big-media journalism, which tends to lack both emotion and depth.
This edition of “Tales From the Road” features 5 stories that report from beyond the pale, and whose scope reaches beyond mere entertainment.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 30
1 year. 365 days. 52 weeks. Ummm…8760 hours?
You get the idea. It’s been a long time since I first created Brave New Traveler.
During that time I’ve met some amazing people, celebrated small milestones, and continued to plug away.
Some realizations: creating a sustainable blog model is much harder than it looks. It’s not like you can slap up some content (along with a strip or two of Google ads) and expect the money to roll in.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 25
San Telmo is one of the oldest districts in Buenos Aires. It was originally inhabited by the richest families in the city, who built wonderful architectural masterpieces as their homes. But in 1870 an outbreak of yellow fever forced them to seek residency elsewhere, and their mansions were converted into conventillos (boarding houses for the poor), with each one housing up to five families.
Nowadays you can still appreciate the beauty of this colonial-age architecture, and many of the buildings are now occupied by artists and craftsmen. In fact, it is the lively atmosphere and tango of San Telmo that attracts tourists from all over the world.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 12
Let me start by offering the disclaimer that I have no particular use for what is commonly called a
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 8
If you enjoy travel photography, a good logical step is to try and make money from your hobby. Selling your photographs takes time and dedication, but it is possible.
The nice thing part about selling photography is that anyone can do it
posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 13
Left to right: Anaisabel P
posted by Charles H. Russo on Jan 29
Travel to Hawaii is ramping up after recent rains have slowed bookings. The weather has cleared and sunshine has returned to the Islands!
Recently John Monahan, President and CEO of the Hawai
posted by Charles H. Russo on Jan 29
Star Wars fans from across the globe will be pouring into London for the Star Wars celebration Europe, taking place on July 13th, 14th and 15th. This international convention will be held at the Excel London conference centre, offering an exciting programme for lovers of Princess Leia and the Jedi.
The beginning of the saga dates back to the 1970s, in a galaxy far, far away, when its creator George Lucas unveiled plans to make a film version of the popular 1930s science fiction comic strip Flash Gordon, originally drawn by Alex Raymond. However, Italian movie producer Dino De Laurentiis secured the production rights beforehand, which lead to Lucas creating his own saga. Although Lucas missed out on the rights to produce Flash Gordon, the first trilogy of Star Wars films does contain some obvious references to the 1930’s hero.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Jan 29
The Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa has earned the 2007 Gold Tee Award for Excellence in Golf and Meeting Facilities from Meetings & Conventions magazine, and has been recognized by Fox News and Brides magazine. The Alabama resort, recently reopened after a $50 million post-Katrina renovation, has also received accolades from Fox News, and recognition from Brides magazine as #2 in the Top 21 Romantic Places for “I Do”. Situated on 550 secluded, waterfront acres in Point Clear, this resort offers a dramatic departure from standard Gulf Shores beach resorts… it’s definitely worth a look!
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