A number of new travel magazines have made their newsstand debut in recent weeks and could open up new opportunities for freelances with the right area of expertise. 

Merricks Media of Bath, publishers of French Magazine, have launched two titles - Spanish Magazine and Holiday Cottages Magazine - whilst at the time of writing, Brooklands Publishing were due to launch Everything Spanish as a sister title to Everything French.  Still with a Spanish theme, Canaries-based glossy Living Tenerife launched on the UK newsstands in October. 

Meanwhile, if you're a specialist in cruising, look out for Cruise Magazine, a new quarterly from I & J Publishing which aims to provide all the answers for novice and experienced cruisers alike

Finally, Archant Life has added French Property News to their portfolio of Francophile titles.  The subscription-only monthly joins Living France and France Magazine in the Archant stable and could also join them on our high streets before long.

My name is John Harden, I am a CIoJ Travel Writer, and would like any advice other members can offer.

Imagine you are permanently resident in Cuba after a 30-odd-year stint in Italy. So, it's a very long time since you had regular contact with the UK scene. You are a professional photographer and also have a long experience in writing, though not in "reporting" as such.

Now, you are looking for leads into those world-wide markets which could well be interested in your local knowledge coupled with your writing and photographic skills. But Cuba is an island in more ways than one. You dare not even dream of getting copies of foreign magazines, not even by post.

You can exult in now having smooch-slow Internet access, but at a pound an hour including outages.

You realise, from what your colleagues write, that the world you want to get into is bewildering fast and vast with respect to your own communications resources and expertise. But you also realise that what you have in hand must be valuable to lots of people around the world. You realise Cuba is "hot".

What would you do? Contact John Harden at mailto:w-wls@softhome.net

Hunter Publishing is looking for authors for its adventure guides to the English regions. These would be sold in bookstores and to libraries throughout North America (visit www.hunterpublishing.com). The books should be at least 120,000 words and cover all aspects of travel to the area, such as where to stay, getting there and getting around, dining, sightseeing, activities, history, culture and the various practicalities.

The "adventures," such as walking, diving, fishing, biking or horseback riding, are only one component of the books and should be the kinds of activities that most travellers can enjoy. Baby boomers are our largest market segment. Normally, one author, or a couple, writes each of our guides. Prospective authors should already be thoroughly familiar with the area and be either frequent visitors or local residents.

The Walnut Grove, a new cookery school in northern France, is extending an invitation to a food and travel writer to come and participate on one of their 5-day Hands-on Cookery Holidays.
For more details visit www.walnutgrovecookery.com or contact Freya Harvey on walnutgrovecook@aol.com or
0033 2 43 98 50 02.

The BBC news style guide is designed to help journalists set the highest possible standards in the use of language.  It is not a prescriptive 'do and don't' list, but explores some of the complexities of modern English, and includes practical suggestions on many areas of journalistic style.  The new 'have your Say' area to their website at allows the posting of opinions, thoughts and questions on aspects of journalistic style featured in the guide. The style guide is available from www.bbctraining.co.uk/pdfs/newsStyleGuide.pdf 

Travel Industry Association of America has published its new SeeAmerica Public Relations Directory. The directory is a key reference source book for travel media and includes media relations contacts for every state tourism office, hundreds of CVB's, travel attractions, US-based hotel chains and airlines.

A collaboration between TIA and Gordon International, it is designed to be the one source for media who need US travel 
news and information on the USA.

The directory is distributed free to media.  
Contact Mike Pina at mpina@tia.org

The European Journalism Centre in Maastricht, in co-operation with the European Commission's DG Environment, has designed 
a two-day programme to help journalists to better know EU environmental policies. The course consists of seminars and 
visits and is sponsored by the DG Environment.

To apply send a CV and reference letter to Giuseppe Zaffuto, Project manager at zaffuto@ejc.nl

Referring to VisitBritain’s role in working with journalists the organizations head of Public Relations, Jo Lesley said : ‘PR is an essential part of VisitBritain's activities to gain exposure for Britain and England in our international and domestic markets [and we] maintain regular direct contact with some 20,000 journalists worldwide.

We [always have] newsworthy information that we can feed to journalists, along with images, interviewees and other assistance as and when we need it.

For more information contact Paul Gauger, VisitBritain’s Destination PR Manager at paul.gauger@visitbritain.org or 020 8563 3262/07971 497003.

Israel will force journalists to undergo stringent checks 
by its Shin Bet security service as a requirement for accreditation. Government Press Office director Daniel Seaman says he will hand a list of more than 17,000 accredited journalists to the Shin Bet for security checks 
in January. After journalists are accredited under the new system, the Shin Bet will evaluate them and inform the 
press office if they pose a threat. Based on the Shin Bet's assessment, the press office will decide whether journalists can keep the credentials, which are necessary to enter government buildings, attend news conferences and meet with government officials in their offices. Source: AP

Prosecutions have begun in the Turkish part of Cyprus against five journalists for allegedly insulting the army in reports about violence. The journalists face sentences of 10 to 44 years in prison following reports about the use of violence against a demonstration in the village of Doganci.

Book tribute to Iraq war reporters

Journalists and support staff who were killed or went missing during this year's war in Iraq have been honored in a book that sheds light on how the media works in conflict zones. "Dying To Tell The Story" includes personal tributes by leading broadcast and print correspondents. It is published by the International News Safety Institute (INSI). The book also examines how wars are reported in the 21st century, including the work of organizations that give safety training and security for journalists, and the real fears among media organizations.

The Big Issue, which was set up to help the homeless, will re-launch in the new year. The plan is to repackage and reposition the magazine with special world issues published six times a year.

The Ethiopian government has suspended s only independent journalists association amid growing tension between the government and the Ethiopian Free Press Journalists Association (EFJA) over a controversial new draft press law in Ethiopia. The press bill, stipulates prison sentences for journalists who commit errors in reporting, requires all foreign publications to be vetted by the government before going on sale in the country and gives the government 30 days to reply to questions from journalists. Source: CNN

Industry leads provides snippets of information that might give a lead or two. It is compiled from a range of sources including www.travelmedia.com.

Lille celebrates its year as a European City of Culture a major Rubens exhibition at the Palais des Beaux Arts; the reopening of the restored jewel box of an opera house; and Mondes Paralleles weekends paying homage to New York, China, Marrakesh and the Caribbean. 

Key themes include Metamorphosis where artists will transform the city for two months at a time - Grand' Place will become a bamboo jungle; elsewhere there'll be a suspended forest with 
trees hanging upside down from the skies. 

The church of Sainte Catherine is to undergo a series 
of makeovers by top international cinematographers 
including Peter Greenaway. 

Exhibitions and events will also be staged across the region in Boulogne, Roubaix and Tourcoing.  A range of special visitor passes - valid for the day, weekend or year – will offer admission 
to events and participating museums as well as free or 
discounted public transport in the city. 

Visit www.lille2004.com. Contact Ann Noon at ann.noon@franceguide.com or 020 7399 3535.

Air Berlin flies Stansted to Palma

Air Berlin's Majorca Shuttle begins flying daily between London Stansted and Palma de Mallorca from Mid-December. From here the Air Berlin City Shuttle connects to the Iberian peninsula and to Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Malaga and Ibiza. The decision to fly from London to Palma was taken after Easyjet, announced it would be flying from Berlin Schönefeld to destinations including Majorca and Barcelona spring 2004. Contact: Angelika Schwaff at abpresse@airberlin.com.

Scotland's first adventure pass

VisitScotland and Perthshire Tourist Board have teamed up with Scottish adventure operators to launch an adventure pass designed to make it easier for adventure seekers to enjoy an alternative and value for money experience with the minimum of hassle and organization. Contact Gayle Wilson at gayle.wilson@visitscotland.com or 0131 472 2337

The Business Travel Show takes place at Olympia, London from Tuesday 3 to Thursday 5 February 2004. Contact businesstravel@showdata.com or 0870 7444 984.

VisitBritain has launched Meet Britain, a magazine which showcases the best of Britain to international meeting, conferences, exhibition and event organisers. Copies from Elliott Frisby at businesstourism@visitbritain.org or 020 8563 3035.

Film used to boost England's maritime heritage

VisitBritain and Twentieth Century Fox have joined forces to promote England's maritime heritage in the run-up to the launch of Master and Commander, a new Hollywood movie starring Russell Crowe to be released later this month. Contact Sarah Bartlett at sbartlett@webershandwick.com or 020 7067 0257.

WellChild children’s charity does ski marathon

WellChild - the UK's leading charity for sick children- is 
taking a team to Engadin, in Switzerland, to take part i
n the Engadin Ski Marathon. The marathon is an annual 
26-mile, cross-country ski race.  Around 15,000 skiers 
take part, skiing across frozen lakes and through some of 
the most spectacular mountain scenery in Europe. 
The event is aimed at all levels of skier, non-skiers to 
proficient. Contact Becky Block at active@wellchild.org.uk  
or 0845 458 8170.

Longitude 131°, the luxury safari camp near Uluru (Ayers Rock), will re-open in July 2004 following expert assessment of the damage caused by a freak bushfire that destroyed twelve of the fifteen luxury tents. Contact Damien Hanger at damien.hanger@voyages.com.au or 02 9339 1000.

Sunsail's Antiguan Club wins Sunday Times award

Sunsail's Club Colonna has been voted the 'Best Resort For Value In The World' by the editors of The Sunday Times Travel Magazine and The Sunday Times Travel Section. Contact Chris Clode at chris.clodepr@ntlworld.com or 01243 431343.

The Leisure Pass Group has announced the launch of the London Business Card, a privilege card aimed at independent travelers, business people and conference delegates.  Valid for a year, the card costs £10, and allows the business traveler to enjoy a host of benefits during their stay.  The card also comes with a map and a leaflet which outlines the benefits and offers, and how to locate them, together with all the relevant phone numbers.  Contact Jennifer Duffy at jenny@londonpass.com or +44 (0)20 7907 1542.

Pan Pacific Vancouver joins Associated Luxury Hotels

The Pan Pacific Vancouver has become the first Canadian hotel to join the exclusive Associated Luxury Hotels International. Contact Ian  Mills at imills@avenuesales.co.uk or 01474 707934.

London Luton Airport has opened its multi-million pound ‘Echo’ Taxiway layout which speeds the arrival, handling and departure 
of all aircraft. Contact Ian Briggs at ian.briggs@LTN.aero  
or 07714 728035.

Excursions, the one-day group travel show takes place at Alexandra Palace on Saturday 10 January. Contact Pat Edgar on 01494 764 932 or www.excursions.org.uk.

Virgin Atlantic has challenged British Airways to go "bed to bed" with it to prove which airline offers the best service to business and First Class travellers. It proposes flying 20 business travelers with their partners to New York on its Upper Class Suite while BA fly 20 in Club World. Passengers will swap airlines for the return flight. An independent research company will then interview them to see which service they preferred. The loser pays £1m to the charity of the winner's choice. Contact the Virgin

World Birding Centre opens in Texas

The World Birding Centre (WBC) has opened in the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas, an area recognized as one of the world's best birding destinations. Contact Lynda Daboh at lynda@firstpr.co.uk or 020 7978 5233.

Riverbank Park Plaza, London opens 2005

The new four star Riverbank Park Plaza, London opens in 2005. For visuals, artist impressions or more information contact Julia Stone at jstone@parkplazahotels.co.uk or 020 7034 4815

When Alton Towers' theme park closes in November guests staying at either of the two on-park hotels have exclusive access to selected theme park rides at weekends. Contact Annalisa  Hoadley at ahoadley@freerangecommunications.co.uk  
or 020 7402 9966.

Visit London’s marketing drive

Visit London has launched a £4 million marketing campaign to attract visitors to London from the rest of the UK and Europe. The six-month initiative started with the first ever TV advertising for the capital. Contact Jenny Kite at jkite@visitlondon.com  
or 020 7932 2040

Travelspirit increases to six a year

ABTA Travelspirit magazine will be published six times a year 
from January 2004. Contact Sean Tipton at stipton@abta.co.uk  
or 020 7307 1900.

Malaysia Airlines fly non-stop to Langkawi and Penang

Malaysia Airlines have launched two direct flights to Langkawi and Penang from London Heathrow. Contact Amma Addai at amma.addai@malaysiaairlineseurope.com or 020 7341 2021.

English City themed breaks

VisitBritain, the authority for English tourism, has compiled city break ideas based on the coolest shopping, the chicest restaurants, the most exclusive boutique hotels and the hippest style-bars around the country. Contact Anne Jenkins at Anne.Jenkins@visitbritain.org or 020 8563 3035

Virgin Atlantic is offering gift vouchers for Christmas. Purchasers must book the vouchers by 14 December 2003, although they are on sale until 24 December 2003. Contact the Virgin Atlantic Press Office on 01293 747373.

San Francisco is readers' choice

San Francisco scored top US city in the Condé Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards. Contact Laurie Armstrong at LArmstrong@sfcvb.org or +1 (415) 227-2603.

BroadwayWorld.com, the theatre resource on the Internet,
has launched WestEndTheatreWorld.com, which will provide theatre based news and roundups from the British media, forums, show listings, reviews, news, interviews, polls, events and a calendar. Contacts Robert Diamond at robert@wisdomdigital.com

Third weekly flight to Paphos, Cyprus

British Airways will add a third weekly (Friday) flight to its London Gatwick to Paphos from February 2004. The new flight complements the Wednesday and Sunday services launched in October this year.  Contact Ali Rigby on Ali.Rigby@gbairways.com or James Christie on 01293 664634/1

South Australian Tourism Commission’s new UK PR

The South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) has appointed Jovanka Ristich - Independent Public Relations, as its UK public relations representative. Contact Jovanka Ristich at ristichj@aol.com or 01628 623003

Trek Turkey's Taurus Mountains

World Expeditions, which specialises in small group treks along the world's most famous trails, have added Turkey's Taurus Mountains on their hiking agenda. Contact Brad Atwal at brad@worldexpeditions.co.uk or 020 8870 2600

Australian movie tourist map

A new tourist map featuring movie locations across South Australia will help visitors follow in the footsteps of film stars like Mel Gibson, Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, David Gulpilil, and Val Kilmer. Contact Melissa Humphrey at humphrey.melissa@saugov.sa.gov.au.

bmibaby voted UK's best low cost airline

bmibaby has been voted "Best UK Low Cost Airline," in the Daily Telegraph Travel Awards. Contact Phil Shepherd phil.shepherd@flybmi.com or 01332 854236.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has opened its first property in Miami.  The 221-room hotel is located a block from glittering Biscayne Bay in the heart of Miami's financial district, and is housed in the city's newest landmark building - a sleek 70 storey tower. Contact Sophie Hennell at shennell@prco.org  
or 020 7259 1124.

Events at the Tower of London for 2004

In 2004 the Tower of London will be exploring the theme of Imprisonment with a new exhibition (from April to September) highlighting individual stories of various prisoners at the Tower. Contact Natasha Woollard at natasha.woollard@hrp.org.uk or 020 7488 5662.

A collection of contemporary milk stools runs at the London Design Museum until 11 January. Contact Jennifer Jones at media@designmuseum.org or 0870 833 9955.

Qantas to launch low cost airline

Qantas says it will launch a new low cost domestic airline in May 2004. Contact Michael Sharp at bderome@qantas.com.au or 
+61 (0)2 9691 3469

Over 10,000 musicians, dancers, acrobats, clowns and floats 
will take part in the world’s biggest New Year’s Day parade 
from Parliament Square to Berkeley Square, via Trafalgar Square, 
Lower Regent Street and Piccadilly. Contact Mark Phillips 
on 020 8566 8586

World Travel Market attendance up

World Travel Market 2003 had a six percent increase in overseas visitors and a nine per cent rise in trade visitors. Overall there were nearly 45,000 delegates, exhibiting personnel and media as compared to 43,803 last year. A total of 191 countries participated. Contact Karsalie Hervey at karsalie@janelarcombecommunications.com 01580 201178

Quest launches first Caribbean Brochure

Specialist tour operator, Quest Travel has launched its first ever Caribbean brochure featuring a range of luxury hotels in Barbados, Antigua, St Kitts, St Lucia, Jamaica, Grenada, Tobago and the Bahamas. Contact Selina Parish at selina@saltmarshpr.co.uk  
or 020 7928 1600.

Free sun and snow images

Austria's Tirol Tourist Office have produced a free media image service, allowing over 120 ski, board and snow images to be used freely in travel articles, published in the UK. The images are downloadable at www.travelmedia.tirol.at using the username `tirol3' and the password `holiday'. Contact Mary Stuart-Miller at mary.stuart-miller@virgin.net or 01403 738844.

Emirates new Glasgow to Dubai route

Emirates has unveiled plans for a new daily service from Glasgow to Dubai from April 2004.
Contact Claire Franck at cfranck@qbo-bellpottinger.co.uk  
or 020 7861 2446

Latest tourism figures

Inbound tourism figures for the three months to August 2003 confirm that the industry is well on the way to recovery with overseas visits from many countries during the summer up on 
the previous year. Stuart Kirby at stuart.kirby@visitbritain.com  
or 020 8563 3337.

Numbers up for Iceland

January to August figures show a 20% increase in UK visitor to Iceland. Contact Charlotte Wilmots at charlottewilmots@cibgroup.co.uk or 020 7771 7046.

SkyEurope Airlines has launched a new low fare daily connection to Budapest from London Stansted. The service will be operated by SkyEurope’s Boeing 737-500, 133 passenger aircraft. Contact Gill Wilson at gill.wilson@cecta.org or 01844 338332.

The new Time Out Eating & Drinking in London guide for 2004 has been published in association with Totally London. Contact Rochelle Cohen on 020 7436 1111.

This new guide describes thirty-five walks within an hour’s train journey from London and all accompanied by detailed route maps and descriptions of sights encountered en route, from Iron Age hill forts to stately homes. It also highlights the very best country pubs and cafés where you can break your journey. Contact Demelza Dallow. David Wearn or Niki Smith on 020 7010 3701 or press@roughguides.co.uk.

The Grove, an18^th century house set in 300 acres of Hertfordshire parkland has as a country estate complete with luxury accommodation, a championship golf course and spa. Contact Alice Marshall Public Relations at news@alicemarshall.com.

Thomas Cook Signature voted best long haul operator

Thomas Cook Signature has won the award for 'Best Long Haul Operator' at this year's British Travel Awards. Contact Nicholas Hobbs at nicholas.hobbs@thomascooksignature.com  
01733 417907.

£3 billion Dubailand

Dubailand, a £3 billion mixed-use theme park spread over two billion square feet will open in late 2006. Located 10 minutes from Dubai International Airport and 60 minutes from Abu Dhabi, it will include six zones to form tourist attractions catering mainly for the family market.  The main zones will include Adventure World, Sports World, Eco Tourism World, Theme Leisure & Vacation World, Shopping World and Family City World.  Contact Lucy Blogg at lblogg@dubaitourism.co.uk or 020 7747 2150.

In-room spa the Sheraton Park Tower

A unique new in-room spa service has been launched at the Sheraton Park Tower Hotel, Knightsbridge. Contact Elena Noseda at elena.noseda@sheraton.com or 020 7290 7107.

bmi, the UK's second largest full service airline has announced amazing one-way fares starting at only £9.00 excluding taxes and charges from London Heathrow to a wide range of destinations across Europe. Contact Phil Shepherd at phil.shepherd@flybmi.com or 01332 854236.

Britain's rip-off hotels revealed

Travellers throughout Britain are being trapped into paying a staggering total of £186m a year for goods and services they don't want and never use, a massive new survey by Travelodge reveals. Contact Louisa Herbert on Louisa_Herbert@uk.cohnwolfe.comor 020 7331 5397.

Polish Airlines join Star Alliance

LOT Polish Airlines has joined the Star Alliance airline network as its 15th member. Contact Phil Shepherd at phil.shepherd@flybmi.com or 01332 854236.

The Metropolitan Bangkok has opened in the city’s Central Business District.  The Metropolitan Bangkok will mirror The Metropolitan in London with its original, contemporary-style. Contact Richard Hume at richard@tat-uk.demon.co.uk  
or 020 7925 2511.

Emirates service to Brisbane

Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, has launched a new daily service to Brisbane. Contact Claire Franck at cfranck@qbo-bellpottinger.co.uk or 020 7861 2446

Visitors to two of the Forth Valley's top attractions can enjoy an easier journey with ScotRail's new Plusbus integrated ticket which allows customers to buy just one ticket for use on both trains and buses. ScotRail customers need simply to ask for the Plusbus addition when purchasing their ticket and they will receive unlimited access to the local bus network for that day. Contact Carol Harris at carol.harris@scotrail.co.uk or 0141 335 4785.

Hong Kong has been revealed as the ultimate shopping city, following research from Expedia.co.uk aimed at advising British shopaholics Contact Isobel Archer at expediapressoffice@redconsultancy.com or 020 7465 6400.

Mark Warner launches children's travel website

Mark Warner, the family holiday specialist, is the first travel company to launch a dedicated children's website. Contact Liz Butler at lizbutler@markwarner.co.uk or 020 7761 7205.

Scotrail and Eurostar team up

ScotRail has joined forces with Eurostar to provide first and standard class all-inclusive packages to Paris, Lille and Brussels from all forty one Scottish stations served by the Caledonian Sleeper.  Contact Carol Harris at carol.harris@scotrail.co.uk  
or 0141 335 4785.

Utah improves its ski resorts

Utah offers some of the very best skiing in North America with resorts making improvements to their trails, accommodation and services. Contact Charlie Hampton at charliehampton@cibgroup.co.uk or 020 7771 7041

The Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has announced two new deluxe hotel developments in Thailand and China which are scheduled to open mid-2006. The 250-room Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai, will be the group's second hotel in Thailand and the 580-room Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu in the capital of China's Sichuan province will add to the group's growing presence on the Chinese mainland. Contac Karen Luard at karen.luard@shangri-la.com or 020 8747 8484.

For information on visit German Christmas markets visit the German Tourist Boards dedicated website on www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk.

To receive ongoing press information on Holland contact press@holland.com

Virgin Las Vegas

Virgin Atlantic Airways today announced that it will increase its services to Las Vegas with the addition of a fourth weekly service from Gatwick every Wednesday from March 17 2004. The airline has also introduced a ‘gambling masterclass’ in its Gatwick Clubhouse and onboard Las Vegas flights as an extra service for passengers travelling to the destination. Contact pressreleases@fly.virgin.com or 01293 747373.

SN Brussels Airlines has signed a deal with UNICEF to provide the charity with financial and logistical support over the next three years including the donation of free airline tickets and the active involvement of SN Brussels Airlines’ 1,950 staff in the charity’s ‘Corporate Citizenship’ programme. Contact Sue Heady at showel@brusselsairlines.com or 020 7559 9797.

Greta Garbo slept there. Carol Lombard and Clark Gable honeymooned there. Frank Sinatra threw a lavish pre-wedding dinner the night before his wedding to Barbara Marx. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell flew in just to have a poolside lunch and a swim.

The Ingleside Inn's list of guests reads like a ‘Who's Who’ of Hollywood. Since the 1930's when film stars escaped the glare of Hollywood for a respite in Palm Springs, this desert community has been renowned for its allure and glamour.

New Hollywood has now continued that tradition. Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt headed to Palm Springs after their media frenzy Malibu wedding and new California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver have been happily ensconced at the Ingleside Inn on many occasions.

What is the mystique that draws celebrities and visitors from around the world to Palm Springs?

The palm tree-lined avenues, the sweeping views of Mt. San Jacinto and the Santa Rosa Mountains, the stunning desert landscape, all create a natural beauty that is both tranquil and rejuvenating.

While the town has developed into a sophisticated tourist destination since Hollywood discovered it in the 1930s, the quaint charm of a ’village’ is still intact.

After a major makeover this summer the Ingleside Inn and its renowned restaurant Melvyn's are ready to receive guests and Hollywood notables in its grand style.

Dining guests are now serenaded by strolling violinist, Giovanni, and Melvyn's - nightly live entertainment and dancing is still on the menu in the Casablanca Lounge.

If you are interested in a unique travel story in Palm Springs based on the Ingleside Inn and Melvyn's Restaurant contact Armida Pedrin at contact@inglesideinn.com or Lydia Kremer at LydiaLane@aol.com.

Travel website wherewillwego.com is offering CIoJ Travel Writers’ the chance to submit reviews for its Travel reviews from around the globe pages.

No fee is involved (on either side) but it does provide a shop window for your features and a way for editors (worldwide) to see your writing style. In return Robert Jones of wherewillwego.com is publishing information on the CIoJ Travel Writers’ and will pass information on us to other travel writers’ who approach him.

Bradt Travel Guides are happy to provide CIoJ members with complimentary copies of any of their guides for research in return for a mention of the guide in print.

For a full list see their website www.bradt-travelguides.com.

• To request a particular guide email ashley@williamjack.co.uk.

Footprint Handbooks (www.footprintbooks.com) is providing the CIoJ Travel Writers’ review copies of its best selling guides. Footprint publishes detailed, full colour, guides which provide a wealth of information to journalists planning, visiting and writing on destinations worldwide.

CIoJ Travel Writers’ can request review copies of a Footprint handbook although this support should be reflected, where appropriate, in any copy produced.

• To request a particular guide email ashley@williamjack.co.uk.

Response Source (www.responsesource.com) is a relatively new journalist enquiry system, which is now being accessed by thousands of journalists and PR practitioners.

Response Source allows a journalist to send requests for information to public relations agencies in specific sectors. These agencies then respond direct if appropriate.

A very merry Christmas and a successful new year to all members.

The next issue of the CIoJ Travel Writers’ bulletin will be out in January 2004.