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5 posts from December 2009

December 22, 2009

Where There’s (Blue) Smoke, There’s A Smile

Catherine Courtney, JG Black Book of Travel's Director of Communications and Branding, remembers a recent day trip into New York City, and the meal that topped it off.

BlueSmoke-1 Blue Smoke.

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December 18, 2009

Photo Friday: Artisans in Marrakech

One of Allisson Griesedieck's favorite moments in Marrakech (while attending the recent PURE Life Experiences™ conference) was getting to meet the women of the Association Al Rawatwar - a small group of women who have overcome their handicaps to become talented artisans.

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Pictured left to right: Vice President of the Association, Allisson and two members of the Association.

December 15, 2009

An Insider's Guide to São Paulo

Maria Fernanda Lima, native Brazilian, invites you to discover the best of São Paulo.


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December 8, 2009

I Left My Heart In Africa

Julie Skrei, JG Black Book of Travel's Director of Industry Relations - South Central and resident Africa Specialist, shares her reflections on a recent stay with Singita in South Africa.

BabyCheetahsSingita Cheetah cubs at Singita Sabi Sand.

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December 1, 2009

Achieving Travel Nirvana, Mexico-style

Amy Mencl, one of our most widely-traveled staff members, swears she's finally found her travel "nirvana" in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula.

Dave--Amy-on-the-steps-of-Haceinda-Tekik-de-Regil Amy Mencl and her husband, Dave, on the steps of the Hacienda Tekik de Regil.

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