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Are you connected to the tourism/travel/hospitality industries or travel media in any way? If so, please specify how (kindly include any relevant company names/Web sites!).: Executive editor of Tripatini.com and Caribbean editor of Recommend magazine. Follow @EdWetschler at Twitter.

I've written for The New York Times, Delta Sky, Caribbean Travel & Life, the Pennsylvania Travel Guide, financial publications, frommers.com, gadling.com, buckettripper.com, everettpotter.com, et cetera.

Former chair of the Northeast Chapter of SATW (the Society of American Travel Writers), Photoshop addict, master air guitar player.

Looking for a good read? Try this:

St. Barthelemy Avec Amour
http://www.recommend.com/themes/beach/st-barthelemy-avec-amour/

National Museum of American Jewish History (won Silver in an SATW contest)
http://bit.ly/VCwF9c

Stalking the Star-Spangled Banner (another award winner)
http://www.buckettripper.com/stalking-the-star-spangled-banner-in-b...

New York's Best Small and Mid-Size Museums https://www.wfconversations.com/enjoy_life/exclusive_experiences/ar...

Is Gettysburg America's Most Tragic Battleground?
http://www.gadling.com/2011/03/22/civil-war-150th-anniversary-is-ge...

Best of Pittsburgh: 10 Great Things Behind the Steel Curtain
http://www.frommers.com/slideshow/index.cfm?group=983&p=1

How Much Money Do You Need to Be Happy?
https://www.wfconversations.com/create_wealth/investment_planning/a...

Retirement Plan Solutions: The Early Starter and the Late Starter
https://www.wfconversations.com/create_wealth/retirement_planning/a...

On which destinations & travel topics can you advise members especially well?: The Caribbean, Pennsylvania, Manhattan, and other chunks of North America.

What destinations are you most interested in learning about?: The Caribbean.

Other travel / language expertise?: I know you wanted to camp out at Machu Picchu, but don't: The local dogs will not be satisfied until they've gotten into your tent. Sorry.

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Amsterdam's Secret Church Museum: Our Lord of the Attic

Any visit to the Netherlands in general and Amsterdam in particular offers plenty of evidence that tolerance —…

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Posted on June 10, 2013 at 12:18pm

Dominican Republic: Historic Santo Domingo Meets the New Ecotours

Wake up, Cuba: The Dominican Republic may be stealing your business. While your tourism numbers were flat for 2012, visits to the D.R. were up almost 6%, and travel from the United States leaped 14%.

Why?

First, let's look at…

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Posted on May 30, 2013 at 8:53am — 4 Comments

Searching Antigua for 365 Beaches and Eric Clapton

BOYS AND GIRLS, IT'S LONELY AT THE TOP…

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Posted on May 19, 2013 at 12:01pm

WERNER AND KOPPEL JAZZ UP MILFORD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[MILFORD, PA] -- The Werner/Koppel Jazz Duo will bring their dynamic sound to the Milford Theatre on April 26th. Featuring American pianist Kenny Werner and Danish saxophone luminary…

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Posted on March 1, 2013 at 9:00pm

Paddleboarding in San Juan, Puerto Rico

You don't book a room in Condado, an isthmus lined with beachfront condos, hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, and casinos near downtown San Juan, because you love stand-up paddleboarding. (Stand-up bar-hopping, that's another thing.) But every day more and more locals…

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Posted on January 28, 2013 at 9:00am — 4 Comments

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At 10:43am on May 9, 2013, Carla Marie Rupp said…: You once wrote that you played the piano. I was thinking that you should start practicing again. I would love to hear you play someday!

At 2:35pm on January 16, 2013, Jeff Pecor said…: Thanks for the warm welcome, Ed. (I'm liking Tripitini already.) Looking forward to seeing you at the Show!

At 6:13am on January 1, 2013, Sofie Couwenbergh said…: Hi Ed!

Thanks for the welcome and the linking.
And of course a happy 2013 to you too:-)

At 10:19am on December 10, 2012, Kelly McLaughlin said…: Thanks for the welcome Ed, happy to be here!

At 9:20am on November 28, 2012, Allyson Jones said…: Hi Ed,

Thank you for the welcome and I'm glad you appreciated the "shamelessly promoting" portion of my bio. It is keeping in line with my former position as the editor and primary writer for several "priceless" (i.e., advertiser-driven) visitor guides and city websites.

At 5:04am on October 29, 2012, HOTEL-ROYALWILSON said…: Dear Ed,

Thanks for your comment. Look forward to welcoming you in Toulouse, lovely city in the south west of France. Lots of things to do and enjoy. Best Regards

At 10:47pm on September 18, 2012, keralahouseboaters said…: Welcome to Kerala The God's Own Country

The Kerala houseboat cruise takes you to another world, with nature at its best, coming to Kerala and not experiencing the grandeur of these luxury floating castles will be sheer waste. The best place to be explored in these luxurious houseboats has always been the mystic Kumarakom. Kumarakom houseboats have attracted plenty of tourists from across the world.
    Kumarakom flaunts a beautiful landscape with serene backwaters dotted with lush paddy fields, coconut palms, rich flora and fauna along with the life on the bank of these backwaters. Spread across a huge area, Kumarakom, infact remains of the most sought after place for enjoying a cool houseboat cruise.
     You can select from a category of these houseboats, depending upon your budget and requirements. Refurbished to meet your needs, these luxury vessels are designed with all the amenities one will look for in his/her holidays. From single bedroom to triple room, from AC to non-AC houseboats are available for the guests. So enjoy a pleasant cruise in a stylish houseboat and explore the secluded beauty of these backwaters

Kumarakom Houseboats “Cruise Details “
Day: 01 pick from Cochin airport drive to Kumarakom, visit Kumarkom Bird Sanctuary, check in the houseboat at 12:00 Pm with welcome drink with Tender coconut, Jasmine Garlands & Fruit basket. Houseboat cruise through Kumarakom lake, vembanadu Lake, Enjoy the traditional Kerala Lunch break. Houseboat cruise through C- Block, R- Block, H block & over night stay in Kumarakom
Day: 02 After breakfast through C – Block,Pathiramannal Isand , reach Kumarakom at 09:00 Am after driver to Cochin Airport with everlasting memories of Kumarkom.

Day Cruise in Houseboat (Family Trip)
In the busy life we don’t have great time to sit with our family members. Here we offer a Day Cruise in the houseboat with traditional Kerala Cuisine. Check in to houseboat at 11: 00 Am with welcome drink (Kappa & Fish Curry -11:30 pm). Enjoy Kerala Lunch, 06 hrs Journey through the backwaters of Alleppey will give the natural beauty of Kerala and core village life.

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At 9:27am on August 22, 2012, Promal Vacations said…: Absolutely! We have many more articles on our blog that I am trying to bring over to this site - just haven't had the time to do it.

At 12:55pm on August 6, 2012, Paula Rivera said…: Many thanks for the welcome. Am getting my feet wet with the site, but am hoping to harness it to its fullest. Also, hope to integrate things about my blog (which I took a hiatus from writing for a variety of reasons) as well. If you ever have any car rental questions (or even generic travel questions), just let me know. Best, Paula.