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Join Me In France With The Wayfarers

Ellen Barone — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:44:34 +0000

Come along! September 27 – October 3, 20-9 with a day or two on each end for time in Paris or kayaking on the Dordogne.

You may remember that last May I went walking with The Wayfarers in Provence, France, and wrote about my experiences for their gorgeous new 2009 brochure. You can read the full article, here.

In September, I’ll be packing my bags (and cameras) again for France and another walking trip withThe Wayfarers, this time to the historic Dordogne region.

This beautiful area is known for its river and castles and although I’m not exactly going for the prehistoric caves and 15,000 year old rock art, I WILL BE going for the quaint villages, black truffles, wine & foie gras!

This isn’t a photo-themed tour, but I’ll be shooting plenty and happy to answer your questions while we walk and talk. The walks are not too challenging and we’ll visit artists, eat outside and have time to relax in lovely country house hotels.

Not sure? Read this New York Times front page article on The Dordogne.

Currency bonus $400 off per person – net cost $3,395. Airfares are down and the dollar is UP!

Think it over and let your friends know - this trip is not limited to females.

I hope to see you in FRANCE.

CLICK HERE or call (800) 249- 4620 for walk details.

EllenBarone.com Partners With Leading Online Community DivineCaroline.com

Ellen Barone — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:41:00 +0000

I’m thrilled to announce a new partnership with Real Girls Media, Inc. popular online community, DivineCaroline.com, where women come together to express themselves, find answers and share life through storytelling.

As part of the agreement, DivineCaroline.com will stream weekly RSS feeds fromEllenBarone.com to the DivineCaroline.com Travel category. The weekly streams include EllenBarone.com travel steals + deals, trips + tips, gadget girl reviews, photo-of-the-month, travel podcasts, and much more.

Featuring nine different content areas where members publish their stories, chat in forums, write reviews and more, DivineCaroline.com is a community for women managing several aspects of their life.

I love the site and think you will too. Become a member and join the fun. Click here to get started today.

I look forward to getting to know you as we embark on this journey together!

Ellen

Another Top Travel Resource Brings The Wild Pair to Readers

Ellen Barone — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:19:20 +0000

Adventure.travel partners with The Wild Pair (a.k.a. travel journalists Ellen Barone and Judith Fein)

You can now read travel tips and articles by The Wild Pair at adventure.travel, an online hub of physical, cultural and nature-based adventure travel and consumer guide to finding high quality, trusted Adventure Travel tour operators from around the globe.

2009 OR BUST

Ellen Barone — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:42:30 +0000

As 2009 swings into gear, I find myself excited for what comes next. Where will my globe-trotting dreams lead? What fulfilling creative project will land on my desktop. What new, or existing, client will bring passion and vision to the new year? Who will I meet and learn from? It’s sure to be a journey full of extraordinary experiences!

To say that life is a trip is an understatement. Each of us brings our own point of view, our past experiences, and our unique expectations to the adventure. There is no one way to do life. That’s why, with a new year, Wild Pair partner Judith Fein and I have decided to launch a new venture: YourLifeIsATrip.com. Your life IS a trip and our goal is to help you maximize the experience. Whatever you do, we want to help you do it the best way possible. You CAN be a traveler, rather than a tourist, in your own life.YourLifeIsATrip.com is dedicated to you and your stories: inspirational, fun, and everything in between. So rev up your writing engines and send us your stories! Plus, come back often for exclusive audio and video clips, photo slideshows and expanded coverage. Your Life Is A Trip, and we hope to be part of it!

Going forward, EllenBarone.com continues to be one-stop-shopping for travel advice, vacation tips, gadget reviews and much more, with new features being added constantly. So visit often. And remember, if you have a favorite travel provider, book, organization or gear and gadget recommendation, please let me know —- I’d love to hear from you!

Best wishes for health, happiness, prosperity and all that you wish for in 2009!

Bon Voyage,

Ellen

Bringing Good Gadgets to ItsGoodStuff.com

Ellen Barone — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:34:00 +0000

I’m thrilled to be the new ‘gadget girl’ at It’sGoodStuff.com - a free daily email that brings great deals to your inbox every day. Whether it is information about health, home, finances or entertainment, look to ItsGoodStuff.com to deliver the goods.

As their gadget girl, I’ll be sharing all my favorite gadget and gear recommendations. Too fun!

If you’re like me and love great stuff, click here to sign up.

'Love This Site' Nomination at Divine Caroline. Cast your vote by November 3oth.

Ellen Barone — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:54:19 +0000

I’m so excited. I’ve just learned that EllenBarone.com has been nominated for a ‘Love This Site’ award at DivineCaroline.com. If it was your nomination, a huge hug of thanks! Not only for the vote of confidence, but also for turning me onto a great website and online community.

Here’s the deal, though - voting ends November 30th, 2008. So if you like what I’m doing at EllenBarone.com, please take a minute to add your vote now.

You have to join to enter, but it’s free and a site WELL WORTH joining. To cast your vote, click the ‘Love This Site’ badge above, or visit: http://www.divinecaroline.com/awards/1591-ellen-barone

Winners will be awarded in early December. Fingers crossed.

Tis the season for giving thanks, and here’s a THANK YOU from me to you for being a part of what we do here at EllenBarone.com. For that, and so much more, I am grateful.

Hugs,

Ellen

P.S. Tell a friend!

Come Join Me And Experience Mexico's Sea of Cortez On A Special Photography Yacht Cruise

Ellen Barone — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:17:02 +0000

AMERICAN SAFARI YACHT CRUISE: MEXICO’S SEA OF CORTEZ
(MARCH 8 - 15, 2009)

Come join me aboard American Safari Cruises’ 22-guest luxury yacht, Safari Quest, March 8 - 15, 2009, where I’ll be hosting a photo-theme cruise and learn how to create memorable images of Mexico’s Sea of Cortez, rightfully labeled one of the richest marine environments on the globe. Click here to learn more.

Hope to see you there!

BTW: There is a $250 per person travel credit in place that applied to bookings under deposit before December 31, 2008.

For more information contact American Safari Cruises toll free at (888) 862-8881, or visit them at www.amsafari.com

Twitter. What's it all about?

Ellen Barone — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:54:00 +0000

As if I don’t waste enough time! Ha. Ha. Join the fun! Click here to follow me on Twitter.

Help Make My Husband's Debut Novel A New Best Seller

Ellen Barone — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:35:28 +0000

I’m so excited I can barely contain myself. In fact, that’s why I’m jumping the gun here, just a little, to let you know about the release of HUNTED: In The Footsteps Of The Ancients a debut novel by my husband, Hank Barone, now available at HankBarone.com

The story of Zach Malone and Elena de Alba, two brave 15-year-olds united by tragedy, is one action-packed adventure after another. Although the book is categorized as ‘young adult fiction’, I think you’ll find that Hank has concocted an engaging tale that kids, and adults, will enjoy. To read the first 10 pages, click here. I know you’ll be hooked!

For the past few years Hank has turned his passion and pen to writing great fiction, with two adventure novels completed, and another in the works. Wouldn’t it be fun to help make his first book a bestseller?!

Here are a few simple ways you can help make that happen.

Buy, or download, HUNTED right now at HankBarone.com

Share this with everyone you know and ask them to forward it on, as well. You can use the links below to print, e-mail or share this journal posting with your favorite online community.

Call your local bookseller and public or school library and request that they order a copy.

I can’t wait to bask in the glow of my best-selling-author-husband. Many thanks for your help in turning dream into reality.

Better yet, be sure to return and tell us what you think of the book. You can post your comments below or send Hank your thoughts directly.

With great enthusiasm,

Ellen

Yacht Cruise Video Slideshow - View it on YouTube

Ellen Barone — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:34:11 +0000

In January I hosted a photo-theme cruise on Mexico’s Sea of Cortés aboard American Safari Cruises’ 22-guest luxury yacht, Safari Quest. Now you can view the adventure and my photographs in this YouTube video slideshow!

A video slideshow from Mexico’s Sea of Cortes.