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e-Marginalia :: New Editor and Contestants
Issue #14, September 15, 2005
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IN THIS ISSUE:
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WELCOME e-MARGONAUTS :: New e-Marginalia Contestants
FEATURE STORIES :: Travel Tales from e-Marginalia Contestants
FEATURE VACATION RENTALS :: Exquisite Autumn Getaways
e-MARGAUX RECOMMENDS :: Time Sensitive Travel Deals
e-MARGAUX LITE :: Quotations, Anecdotes and Humour

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WELCOME e-MARGONAUTS :: New e-Marginalia Contestants
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So what's with the absence? Did the newsletter take a trip or what?

The truth is, we have been working for the last six months on very exciting content developments for you to get an even better read. George and I have both been drowning in these and other intense projects. We're glad to report that most of the hard work is now over, so the newsletter is back. The first thing I'd like to share with you is our upcoming Interview Column. I'm supposed to keep you in suspense, so I won't tell you all the names. Here's a peek:

The first person to be featured will be Alberto Del Castillo, the Patagonia expert and world-class mountaineer. Second is Randy Curwen, the Travel Editor of The Chicago Tribune who will share with you some insights on the business of travel writing. That's it! I can't tell you more. But I promise you won't be disappointed. I can't wait to share them with you.

Now if I may point you to the latest issue of e-Marginalia contestants which are competing for most popular between August 1 and October 1, 2005:

In Transit by Scott Cantin (photos by Nana Chen)
Haida Tales by James Dorsey
Joshua Tree National Park by Beth Huetter
Sexy, Summertime London by Elle Kwan
The Irish Road Less Traveled by Bree Marsden
The Japanese Nozawa Fire Festival by Joyce Matzke
Amsterdam: Like Day and Night by Monica Pocelujko
A Wedding Under African Skies by Genevieve Richards
Magical Moments in Morocco by Angel Williams

Take a look and click away (links below) at your favorite story. Pass them to friends! Get their hearts to wander through stylish streets of London in Elle Kwan's "Sexy, Summertime London". Or see what happens after Marsden's mother directs her to drive straight into the ocean in "The Irish Road Less Traveled". Another newcomer, Joyce Matzke, a trained anthropologist gives us a most detailed view of "The Japanese Nozawa Fire Festival". Also to read are tales from our veteran contributors', Genevieve Richards and James Dorsey, both known for their sharp eyes through words. A warm welcome also to new contributors Beth Huetter, Monica Pocelujko and Angel Williams for giving us the opportunity to showcase their work.

All this traveling vicariously can get to me as I sit here listening to the sounds of Taipei and feeling the stubborn heat at 33C. Let's take advantage of our Travel Resources box at the top left of most web pages. The Destination Guides we've got up helps you search for just about any location you can think of. Have a look at the deals we've got on right now. Going to Europe is currently cheaper than a pair of Prada shoes! There's also a Central America Super Sale going on. If you'd rather not go overseas, New York is always a great destination. Have fun searching for the lowest-priced tickets via our Flights page:

http://www.e-margaux.com/en/links/trans/air/index.htm

With so many destinations and offers, I'm having trouble deciding where to go next. Hmm... perhaps I'll join my friend who's on the Peace Corps in Tanzania once he's settled.

If you do take a trip before me, don't forget to get nice pictures. Click away and show me some colors, baby! We've got the e-Marginalia Photo Contest for you to do just that. Or share your adventures with me in a story with some well-shot pictures. Just submit them through our website. I'm looking forward to reading them as we are preparing to start the editing process of the next issue. So hurry!

Before I leave you to the above, let me point to the news of Hurricane Katrina. The entire e-Margaux.com team mourns the tragedy, and, we encourage our readers to contribute towards the relief efforts in the coming months. Here are some of the organizations you may wish to make a contribution.

American Red Cross
RedCross.org

The Salvation Army
SalvationArmyUSA.org 

As always, we wish you well in all your adventures and travels. Thank you for playing an important part in our e-Marginalia project.

Until next time, I wish you well. Bon voyage.

Warm regards,
Nana Chen, e-Marginalia Travel Editor
nanachen@e-margaux.com

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FEATURE STORIES :: Travel Tales from e-Marginalia Contestants
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In Transit by Scott Cantin (photos by Nana Chen)
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/story/in-transit/index.htm 

Joshua Tree National Park by Beth Huetter
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/story/joshua-tree/index.htm 

The Irish Road Less Traveled by Bree Marsden
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/story/irish-road/index.htm 

The Japanese Nozawa Fire Festival by Joyce Matzke
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/story/nozawa/index.htm 

Sexy, Summertime London by Elle Kwan
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/story/sexy-london/index.htm 

A Wedding Under African Skies, by Genevieve Richards
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/story/african-wedding/index.htm 

Magical Moments in Morocco by Angel Williams
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/story/magical-morocco/index.htm 

Haida Tales by James Dorsey
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/story/haida/index.htm 

Amsterdam: Like Day and Night by Monica Pocelujko
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/story/amsterdam/index.htm 

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FEATURE VACATION RENTALS :: Exquisite Autumn Getaways
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Autumn is in the air! Your wayward imagination beckons you to slip on a favorite sweater and head out for one of those quintessentially fall excursions: treking, savoring the fall harvest, wine tasting, fly fishing, watching the leaves change from green to yellow and orange and red and burgundy. Why choose just one? How about indulging your imagination for a change? Head off to one of these idyllic retreats for a little quality, self indulgence.

The Adirondack and Green Mountain Region:

The Stonehouse (Essex, NY)
Graciously restored 1826 Georgian stone house nestled on a tree-lined street in the historic hamlet of Essex on beautiful Lake Champlain...
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/vr/the-stonehouse/index.htm 

1833 House (Westport)
Five bedroom vacation house overlooking Lake Champlain in the Adirondack Park at Westport. Near Westport Country Club; Westport Marina; and Ballard Park...
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/vr/1833-house/images/thumbnail.jpg 

Rock Harbor Lake House (Westport, New York)
Three bedroom rental nestled between Rock Harbor and Partridge Harbor, commanding magnificent views, offers every modern amenity in idyllic serenity...
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/vr/rockharbor/index.htm 

Stowe Vacation Rental (Stowe, Vermont)
Large ranch with views of the Mt. Mansfield ski trails situated Stowe Mountain Resort and town. Hike, bike, snowshoe, ski,...
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/vr/stowe-vacation-rental/index.htm 

"Out West":

Breckenridge Condo (Breckenridge, Colorado)
Enjoy world class ski slopes, ski school, swimming pool, hot tub from the comfort of peaceful, rustic surroundings...
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/vr/breckenridge-condo/index.htm 

Mt. Baker Lodging (Glacier/Maple Falls area, Washington)
Private, fully equipped "executive" vacation home at the gateway to magnificent Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest...
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/vr/mtbakerlodging/index.htm 

Las Cascadas (Santa Barbara, California)
An enchanting estate crowning Santa Barbara's Mission Canyon and overlooking panoramic views of the Pacific...
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/vr/lascascadas/index.htm 

France:

Chateau de la Caillotiere (Loire, France)
The "picture perfect" Loire Valley estate in private 70 acre park with a jardin a la francaise. Built over 200 years ago...
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/vr/chateau-de-la-caillotiere/index.htm 

Creme de la Creme (Paris)
Superb apartment, recently used in a fashion photo-shot for Vogue magazine, located just a minute away from Rue Montorgueil, Paris's most famous market street...
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/vr/creme-de-la-creme/index.htm 

Elzevir Apartment (Paris, France)
A 17th century building in the historic Marais district with urban modernist decor and a quiet, light-soaked bedroom.
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/vr/elzevir/index.htm 

Italy:

Fattoria Spinola (Umbria, Italy)
Built as a convent during the Middle-Ages and transformed into an impressive Umbrian farm estate, these rentals will spoil you...
http://www.e-margaux.com/en/vr/fattoria-spinola/index.htm

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e-MARGAUX RECOMMENDS :: Time Sensitive Travel Deals
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15% OFF! :: Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Save up to 15% at neighborhood locations through September 25! Use coupon code ERAC15A...

FREE UPGRADE! :: Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Get a free rental car upgrade at airports through December 19. Use coupon code ERACAP...

Up to 40% OFF! :: Hotwire Offering INSANE HOTEL RATES to Hawaii and Mexico
Book a hotel in Hawaii or Mexico from $67/night through Hotwire.com 

10% OFF! :: Silly Cheap Travel and Adventure Gear at Moosejaw
For one week only, save 10% off regular-priced items and 5% off sale items. Use code MOOSE... 

35% OFF! :: Stock Up on Discount Camping Gear at CampingWorld.com
CampingWorld.com is offering their best prices of the year with savings from savings ranging from 15% to 35% off their normal prices... 

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e-MARGAUX LITE :: Quotations, Anecdotes and Humour
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"I get lots of stories on places 'nobody has ever been'; usually there's a very good reason WHY."
Randy Curwen (1946 - ), Travel Editor of The Chicago Tribune from our upcoming e-Marginalia Interview

"A journey is like a marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you can control it."
John Steinbeck (1902 - 1968) from Travels with Charley: In Search of America

"A man travels the world in search of what he needs and returns home to find it."
George Moore (1852 - 1933) from The Brook Kerith

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