TravelWorld International Magazine Winter 2023
The magazine written and photographed by North American Travel Journalist Association members
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Letter from the Editor<br />
<strong>TravelWorld</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong><br />
is the only magazine that showcases<br />
the member talents of the<br />
North American<br />
Travel Journalists Association<br />
FALL<br />
<strong>2023</strong><br />
travelworld<br />
INTERNATIONAL<br />
MAGAZINE<br />
It's the most wonderful time of the year!<br />
It's true! The holidays are a time where the love and beauty in<br />
our lives is intensified. We decorate, we celebrate, and we give<br />
to each other. It's a splendid time to enjoy the romance of our<br />
dazzling world!<br />
In this issue we're inspired to see delightful Christmas Markets<br />
in Dresden, Germany. Alternately, we can stay stateside and<br />
experience the magic of the German Christmas markets right<br />
in the heart of Chicago! Nearby, there are spectacular holiday<br />
lights diplays in in the Ozark Mountains of Branson, Missouri!<br />
Snow is always an essential element of holiday activities and<br />
fun! We learn about the artistry and allure of a chic ski resort<br />
in the French Alpine town of Courchevel. We also get some tips<br />
on the benefits of several local boutique ski resorts.<br />
Then we have wine! Some holiday wines from New Brunswick,<br />
such as Maple Wine and Blushing Goose look delightful! On a<br />
different culinary note, the comfort of Soul Food in New York<br />
City can warm the heart!<br />
Some stories take us farther away, where wintery conditions<br />
can be experienced all year. We have two such stories ... one on<br />
cruising Iceland, and another, with a sense of "polar opposites,"<br />
discusses differences in cruising Acrtic destinations and<br />
Antarctica. These are truly bucket list adventures!<br />
We hope you enjoy our holiday travel stories!<br />
Thank you to our talented NATJA writers<br />
and photographers for sharing them!<br />
Best Wishes for a Wonderful<br />
Holiday Season!<br />
Group Publisher:<br />
Publishers:<br />
VP Operations:<br />
Editor in Chief:<br />
Copy Editor:<br />
NATJA Publications<br />
Helen Hernandez &<br />
Bennett W. Root, Jr.<br />
Yanira Leon<br />
Joy Bushmeyer<br />
Omar Rodriguez<br />
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS:<br />
Daniele Auvray<br />
Adrienne Cohen<br />
Therese Iknoian<br />
Michael Hodgson<br />
Michelle Marine<br />
Barbara Gibbs Ostmann<br />
Rose Palmer<br />
Cori Solomon<br />
Kathryn Wagner<br />
Nisani Walser<br />
DMO CONTRIBUTORS:<br />
ExploreBranson.com<br />
dciMarketing.com<br />
Editorial /Advertising Offices:<br />
<strong>TravelWorld</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong><br />
3579 E. Foothill Blvd., #744<br />
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Phone: (626) 376-9754 Fax: (626) 628-1854<br />
www.travelworldmagazine.com<br />
Historic Christmas Markets in Dresden Therese Iknoian & Michael Hodgson 6<br />
Branson Celebrates an Ozark Mountain Christmas Barbara Gibbs Ostmann 12<br />
The Magic of Germany in the Heart of Chicago Michelle Marine 16<br />
A French Alps Chic Chalet in Courchevel Daniele Auvray 22<br />
Polar Opposites, Actic vs Antarctic Adrienne Cohen 28<br />
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Happy Holidays<br />
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Joy Bushmeyer, Editor in Chief<br />
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Cover Photo<br />
Cover photo provided by Therese Iknoian<br />
"A Christmas market’s illuminated booths, festive lights, and<br />
people shopping and mingling are a joy to experience and to<br />
photograph. The holiday cheer is nothing short of contagious.<br />
I used a tripod and a longer exposure to brighten the scene<br />
and blur the people to impart a feeling of energy."<br />
Therese Iknoian<br />
Volume <strong>2023</strong>.04 <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2023</strong>. Copyright ©<strong>2023</strong><br />
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World <strong>International</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> or NATJA<br />
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