Scheduled Workshops, Photo Tours & Speaking Events

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2011

 

ECOTOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CONFERENCE

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. September 19 - 21, 2011.

 

Bringing together 500+ business leaders, industry professionals and community stakeholders, the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference 2011 will feature dynamic sessions, public forums and social functions that offer eye-opening insights into the latest on sustainable business strategies and unparalleled networking and knowledge-sharing experiences.  I am passionate about life and planet‐enhancing travel opportunities and am honored to be joining the conference as a media panelist.

 

MEET THE PRESS: ADVENTURE TRAVEL WORLD SUMMIT 

Chiapas, Mexico. October 16 - 20, 2011.

Dramatic shifts in travel journalism have turned the world of media relations upside down. Magazines have perished, newspaper staffs have been cut, and freelance journalists are struggling to cope, all while new opportunities with social media, blogs and digital media options proliferate. For the third consecutive year, I join an expert media panel at the Adventure Travel World Summit to engage in open dialogue and candid discussions of these challenging issues and visionary opportunities.

 

Photography Walking Vacation in England with The Wayfarers

June 5 - 12, 2011, England

I’m thrilled to be joining The Wayfarers for a photo-themed walking vacation across the dramatic open spaces of Dartmoor and Exmoor in the South West of England. For eight days, from June 5 - 12, 2011, we’ll walk meadow-paths and narrow lanes, crossing rivers and passing through thatched hamlets, stopping for hearty pub lunches and a traditional Devon Cream Tea, meeting the locals and enjoying first-class accommodations and gourmet meals.

I’ll be on the trail to answer your questions and offer practical advice on how to return home with memorable vacation photographs that will have your friends and family feeling like they went along for the fun! 

For walk highlights and other trip details, visit www.TheWayfarers.com.

 

Irresistible Internet You: Easy, Low-Cost Ways to Build Your Online Brand and Get Your Message Out

February 26, 2011, Sanctuary on the River Inspired Living Center, Ruidoso, New Mexico

Does the pace of technology feel overwhelming? Don’t know beans about Facebook, Twitter, or Linked-in? Discover how to market yourself and your work by making the most of easy, low-cost Internet tools. Learn how to leave a trail of digital bread crumbs and build your brand online in an easy-to-understand format. 

In this fun and interactive one-day seminar, I’ll be sharing how to:

• FIND the online resources to build a platform for your business. 
• FREE up time by synchronizing your communication streams.
• UNSTICK your fear of technology.
• ENERGIZE yourself to do the platform building, marketing, and sales parts of getting your message out. 
• DRIVE traffic to your Web site.
• SELL your products and services. 

This workshop is intended for small business owners, writers, photographers, artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about websites, Internet marketing and other online promotional tools. Do you know someone who would enjoy this class? TELL A FRIEND!

Saturday February 26, 2011. 10 AM to 4 PM. $105.00 per person. Optional gourmet box lunch; $7. Sanctuary on the River, 207 Eagle Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico. For information and registration call 575-630-1111 or visit www.SanctuaryOnTheRiver.com.

Find lodging suggestions, dining alternatives and comprehensive Ruidoso visitor information, at www.ruidosoattractions.com.

2010

Speaking Engagements:

TRAVEL INS & OUTS

Bar Harbor, Maine: June 25 - 26, 2010

In this two-day session organized thru the Executive Speaker’s Bureau, I’ll be speaking about all things travel with the emphasis being on ways to travel smarter, better, more often and now! From the best gear and gadgets to the latest and best travel deals, destination ideas worldwide, and money-saving tips for travelers ‘Travel Ins and Outs’  is designed to inspire, inform and get you packing your bags. 

 

 

 

BUILDING AN ONLINE MEDIA PRESENCE

Association of Food Journalists 2010 Conference

Santa Fe, New Mexico: September 3, 4, 2010

Has the pace of change left you spinning your wheels? Don’t know beans about Facebook, Twitter, or Linked-in? Ready to leap into new media? Discover how to market yourself and your work by making the most of available technology. As a breakout speaker for the Association of Food Journalists, I’ll be sharing what I’ve discovered (and enjoy!) about the New Media in an easy-to-understand format.

 

 

 

 

MEET THE PRESS: ADVENTURE TRAVEL WORLD SUMMIT 

Aviemore, Scotland. October 4 - 7, 2010.

Dramatic shifts in travel journalism have turned the world of media relations upside down. Magazines have perished, newspaper staffs have been cut, and freelance journalists are struggling to cope, all while new opportunities with social media, blogs and digital media options proliferate. For the second consecutive year, I join an expert media panel at the Adventure Travel World Summit to discuss the current PR and travel journalist climate, discover new strategies and outlets. 

 

 

 

Photography:

Join Me & The Wayfarers On A New Mexico Walk

September 12 - 17, 2010 Santa Fe, New Mexico

Pack up your hiking boots, your appetite for world-renowned cuisine, your sense of adventure and your camera and join me in New Mexico. 

For six-days in September, I will join a walk in New Mexico with The Wayfarers, the premier walking vacation company since 1984 and personal favorite. From September 12 - 17, 2010, we’ll be walking through some of the most inspiring landscapes on the planet on this magical walk through Georgia O’Keefe country. 

 

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SATW Digital Travel Photography Institute

July 29- August 2, 2010 Milwaukee, WI

Sharpen your focus this summer at the Society of American Travel Writers’ Digital Travel Photography Institute in Milwaukee where I’ll be one of many professionals sharing hard-won expertise in an intensive four-day travel photography course designed to aid career-minded professional photographers and to help serious amateurs learn the ins and outs of the business. The sessions will focus on using travel photography for articles, guidebooks and additional outlets, as well as sharpening technical skills. CLICK HEREfor complete course and registration information.

 

 

 

 

 

2009 

 

Photography:

WALK WITH THE WAYFARERS

France :September 27 - October 3, 2009

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.

JOIN ME!!

September 27 – October 3 with a day or two on each end for time in Paris or kayaking 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 for walk details AND a New York Times front page article, April 5thon The Dordogne

Writing:

Interactive Internet Marketing: Irresistible You

August 7, 2009 9AM - 4PM

 

A WORDHARVEST workshop series. Santa Fe $130

Has the pace of change left you spinning your wheels? Don’t know beans about Facebook, Twitter, or Linked-in? Ready to leap into new media? Discover how to market yourself and your work by making the most of available technology. Join me in Santa Fe as I share what I’ve discovered (and enjoy!) about the New Media in an easy-to-understand format. The workshop is intended for writers, photographers, artists, entrepreneurs, and any one curious about websites, internet marketing and other on-line promotional tools.

To learn more, CLICK HERE

 

American Safari Yacht Cruise

March 8 - 15, 2009 Baja, Mexico, Sea of Cortez

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 creating memorable images of Mexico’s Sea of Cortez, rightfully labeled one of the richest marine environments on the globe. Click here to learn more.

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