I attempting to generate enough interest to create a "travel group"...

[wake.up.america]

on this site. Please indicate your desire, should you be interested.
I will contact per post of a proposed statement of objective should enough interest have been generated

[Patiod]

1. I'd like that - I travel a lot for work, and some for fun

Was going to post asking for suggestions for a getaway vacation for a friend, but didn't know where to post -- though maybe the lounge...

[wake.up.america]

4. If you are interested in in Southern Bavaria and/or Austria please let me

know.

[Patiod]

11. Want to drag the S.O. around England and Italy first

England, because he's a Shakespeare scholar/fanatic/actor
Italy, because Venice changed me.

[wiggs]

2. I'd participate in a travel group. nt

[tatertop]

3. sounds promising

[BR_Parkway]

5. I'd support it, I own a resort in the NC mountains (that's both Green

& Blue!)

[ncrainbowgrrl]

6. Oooh- cool.

Mind if I PM you to find out more?

[wake.up.america]

12. pm me or email

[AllieB]

7. Me too!

I just got some Christmas money, and donated to get my star so I can check out DU groups. I travel for work also, and for pleasure, so I'd love to be part of a travel group. :-)

[Kolesar]

8. Roam if you want to

:)

[Flying Dream Blues]

9. Count me in! I love travel and reading about it.

[spindrifter]

10. Count me in.

[leftofthedial]

13. hit the road!

beat it!

get outta here. I mean it.

;-)

I haven't had a vacation in a decade, so travel is only a matter of occasional business for me. Good luck though!

[raccoon]

14. I'd be interested, depending on the destination. nt

[wake.up.america]

15. Proposed group objectives. Need help!

The travel group would concern itself with everything related to making travel a more enjoyable endeavor as well as allow individuals an opportunity to relate their travel experiences. In addition, I hope we can make some arrangements with individuals and travel firms to enable reduced prices as well as to tailor travel arrangements.

I am situated near the Austrian - German border. I have experience in travel to Spain, Italy, France Austria. Germany, etc.

Please feel free to raise questions and make suggestions.

You have my email address.

[lebkuchen]

16. good idea

There aren't too many good sites on-line for travel; those that do exist are difficult to sort through. I try when I need a recommendation for a hotel or particular area to visit.

[wake.up.america]

17. Statement of objective has been emailed to administrator. Please read..

The travel group would concern itself with everything related to making travel a more enjoyable endeavor as well as allow individuals an opportunity to relate their travel experiences.

Please contact if any objections or suggestions.

This is running on the general discussion and late breaking news.

Search for wake.up.america,if needed.

I posted on breaking news twice.The initial thread was moved to general discussion.

[lebkuchen]

20. You might want to note....

that such a group would bridge the "pond" divide between US DUers and the rest of the world. I'm in Europe, too. I'd enjoy advising a US DUer in travel to parts outside of the US. People like you and me could probably save them $ through recommendations, at the very least.

[pitohui]

21. actually there are many, many good ones, too many to keep up with

lonelyplanet thorntree, boots 'n' all, for the budget traveler

frommer's, fodor's

tripadvisor

virtualtourist

flyertalk for the frequent flyer

there are also many, many email listservs with discounts and discussion

plus every city or province/state in usa, canada, western europe has a site, plus many other places also have sites

really can't keep up w. them all as it is

[lebkuchen]

22. I find tripadvisor confusing

frommers and foders aren't my style...too shishi. Don't know the others, but thanks for posting them. I'll have a look.

[tenshi816]

18. I'm definitely interested.

I've done a lot of travelling, and never get tired of it! Please count me in.

[mike_c]

19. field trips for meet ups...?

I'm in!

[goodhue]

23. Sign me up!

Great idea

[Skinner]

24. The travel group has been created

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=368

:thumbsup: