T+L Travel Tweet-Up
02.12.13
Chocolate and roses may be Valentine’s Day staples, but travelers know there’s nothing more romantic than a trip with the one you love—whether you're on a gondola in Venice, a pink-sand beach in Bermuda, or the plains of the Serengeti. Our panel of travel, honeymoon and wedding experts will discuss the best destinations, hotels, and booking strategies for a romantic trip, whether it's on Valentine's Day or in the future. Let them help you figure out where Cupid's arrow will strike you!
The tweet-up will take place Wednesday, February 13th, from 2–3 p.m. EDT.
The Hosts
Irene Edwards, Travel + Leisure special projects editor (@irenenewyork)
Kate Appleton, Travel + Leisure senior digital editor (@k_appleton)
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01.29.13
Recently we hosted a food-centric tweet-up, inviting some of the biggest names in the culinary industry to share their expertise, answering questions about food and, of course, travel. On our panel?
Host: Adam Sachs (@AdamSachs):
Mario Batali (@MarioBatali):
Andrew Carmellini (@AndreCarmellini):
Gabriele Corcos (@TheTuscanGun):
Mitchel Davis (@KitchenSense):
Kat Kinsman (@KittenWithAWhip):
Debi Mazar (@DebiMazar):
Nilou Motamed (@NilouMotamed):
Daniel Patterson (@DCPatterson):
Marcus Samuellson (@MarcusCooks):
Throughout the hour-long conversation, the panel shared a lot of great information. Here are some highlights:
Talk about a food experience you had while traveling that really inspired you.
Adam Sachs: Foraging for wild wasabi in Japan was up there with top food nerd fantasies.
Mario Batali: I’m a huge fan of the Borough Market in London. It’s like a movie set from the Dickens era, with spectacular food.
Mitchell Davis: I recently made my way to Willows Inn for a dinner of fresh, foraged, and local food in a gorgeous setting.
Marcus Samuellson: Tasting fugu (pufferfish) for the first time in Tokyo. Blew my mind.
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01.23.13
With each new year comes new places to go and new ways to travel. Rising destinations, cutting-edge apps, and travel industry trends will surely make headlines in 2013. To predict what we'll all be buzzing about, Travel + Leisure has enlisted a panel of experts, who will offer their insight on topics ranging from the splashiest hotel openings and buzziest emerging destinations to the most essential new tech tools. And you're invited to listen in.
The tweet-up will take place TODAY, Wednesday, January 23, from 2–3 p.m. EDT.
The Hosts
Amy Farley, Travel + Leisure news editor (@afarles)
Peter Frank, Travel + Leisure director of editorial product development (@pfrank1)
The Panel
Barbara Delollis, hotel blogger for USA Today (@barbdelollis)
Jason Clampet, co-founder and head of content at Skift.com (@jasonclampet)
Stacey Small, president and founder of Elite Travel International (@EliteTravelGal)
Jared Simon, COO and co-founder of HotelTonight (@HotelTonight)
Henry Harteveldt, airline, hotel, and travel industry analyst at Hudson Crossing (@hharteveldt)
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12.27.12
During a one-hour T+L Twitter chat sponsored by the Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, T+L editors asked expert locals and Charleston insiders for their favorite places. We took some of the highlights and turned them into this mini-guide.
Where to Stay:
Charleston Place: A 442-room Georgian hotel with 1-to-1 staff-to-guest ratio. charlestonplace.com; doubles from $235
NotSoHostel: This 150-year property on Spring Street is a favorite of the younger crowd. notsohostel.com; doubles from $62
Wentworth Mansion Head up to the cupola for 360-degree views of the Charleston peninsula. wentworthmansion.com; doubles from $420
Where to Eat:
Bowen’s Island: A traditional seafood shack where the all-you-can-eat oyster roast is served with hushpuppies, French fries, and cole slaw. bowensislandrestaurant.com; dinner for two $30
FIG (Food Is Good): Don’t miss brunch at FIG, where the coddled sea island farm egg and ricotta gnocchi get rave reviews. eatatfig.com
HUSK: Order the BBQ plate with Virginia pork, pit beans, and rapini at this buzz-worthy southern restaurant by chef Sean Brock. huskrestaurant.com
Magnolia’s: A street-side grill with the best shrimp & grits in town. magnolias-blossom-cypress.com
What to Do:
Farmer’s Market in Marion Square: Check out this 200-year-old fair for local produce and stone-ground grits.
Firefly Distillery: This distillery is both a tea plantation and liquor manufacturer. Tour the 11-acre facility, then order a Sweet Tea Vodka martini. fireflyvodka.com
Ghost Tour: Book a 90-minute haunted graveyard carriage ride with Bulldog Tours. bulldogtours.com; tours from $18
King Street: Charleston’s three-mile shopping promenade is lined with independent boutiques, including the well-known Heirloom Books. heirloombookcompany.com
Arthur J. Ravenel Bridge: This single cable-stayed bridge opened in 2005; head across for views of the Cooper River.
Sullivan’s Island: At the entrance to Charleston Harbor, Sullivan’s Island is home to sea turtles and tidal creeks, and it’s all just a 15-minute drive from King Street.
To learn more about Twitter Chats hosted by T+L editors, email “yes” to TLSocial@aexp.com.
11.13.12
Traveling around the holidays isn't always the smoothest of experiences, but still, for many people, it's inevitable. There are ways to help make the whole process a lot more enjoyable for everyone involved. To help you plan out your travel strategy this holiday season, we enlisted a panel of experts to offer their advice during an hour-long live tweet-up hosted by T+L's Trip Doctor, Amy Farley. The chat will take place tomorrow, November 14, from 2–3 p.m. ET.
The Panel
Stephanie Abrams, The Weather Channel: @StephanieAbrams
Robert Birge, KAYAK: @KAYAK
Rebecca Dolan, Huffington Post: @HuffPostTravel
Tiffany Dowd, Luxe Social Media: @LuxeTiffany
Henry Harteveldt, Atmosphere Research Group: @HHarteveldt
Geroge Hobica, Airfarewatchdog: @Airfarewatchdog
How does it work?
1. Log in to Twitter any time from 2–3 p.m. ET and be sure to follow the chat hosts: @TravlandLeisure and @afarles
2. Use the hashtag #TL_Chat to follow.
3. To keep up with the chat in real time, head over to http://tweetchat.com/room/tl_chat
4. We'll pulse out some questions for our expert panel to answer, but feel free to post your own answers to our questions! Or ask your own questions! Take advantage of this special access to this great panel and get some expert travel advice.
We hope to "see" you there!
10.23.12
No matter how seasoned a traveler you are, there are always new destinations to visit and more refined tips to pick up along the way. So, to celebrate the announcement of the A-List 2012, the best of the best in the travel industry, we gathered some of the leading experts to join our panel and help deliver the most up-to-date travel advice, perfect for veteran jetsetters or aspiring globetrotters. The chat takes place tomorrow, October 23, from 2–3 p.m. ET. We hope to “see” you there!
The Panel
Mina Agnos, Travelive: @Travelive
Arnie Weissmann, Travel Weekly: @TWTravelNews
Zac Rabinor, Journey Mexico: @JourneyMexico
Carole Cambata, Greaves Tours: @GreavesTours
Margot Cushing, Frosch Travel: @FroschTravel
Jim Strong, Strong Travel: @Craving4Travel
Andrea Sertoli, Select Italy: @SelectItaly
How does it work?
1. Log in to Twitter any time from 2–3 p.m. ET and be sure to follow the chat hosts: @TravlandLeisure and @csedlak1
2. Use the hashtag #TL_Chat to follow.
3. To keep up with the chat in real time, head over to http://tweetchat.com/room/TL_Chat
4. We'll pulse out some questions for our expert panel to answer, but feel free to post your own answers to our questions! Or ask your own questions! Take advantage of this special access to this fab panel and get some expert travel advice.
Joshua Pramis is the social media editor and resident tech aficionado at Travel + Leisure. Follow him on Twitter: @joshuapramis
10.02.12
Full of southern charm, cutting edge art, and a fast-rising culinary scene, there are treasures abound to be discovered in Charleston, South Carolina’s second largest city. Whether you’re looking to peruse the myriad antique shops, tour the seemingly endless historic sites, or stroll through its many plantations and gardens, there’s something for everyone. But if you’re having a hard time figuring out where to begin, we’re here to help you. We’ve enlisted a team of experts to dish out some fab travel advice so you can start planning your next trip to Chuck Town. The tweet-up, presented by Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, will take place Thursday, October 4, from 2–3 p.m. ET.
The Panel
Jennifer V. Cole, features editor, Southern Living
Beth Jenkins, Travel + Leisure A-List travel agent
Matt and Ted Lee, Travel + Leisure contributing editors
Jessica Mischner, senior editor, Garden & Gun
Shane Mitchell, Travel + Leisure special correspondent
Sarah Spagnolo, Travel + Leisure digital projects editor
Andrew Zimmern, chef and television host
How does it work?
1. Log in to Twitter any time from 2–3 p.m. ET and be sure to follow the chat hosts: @TravlandLeisure and @Charleston CVB
2. Use the hashtag #TLSponChat to follow.
3. To keep up with the chat in real time, head over to http://tweetchat.com/room/TLSponChat
4. We'll pulse out some questions for our expert panel to answer, but feel free to post your own answers to our questions! Or ask your own questions! Take advantage of this special access to this fab panel and get some expert travel advice.
We hope to "see" you there!
Joshua Pramis is the social media editor and resident tech aficionado at Travel + Leisure. Follow him on Twitter: @joshuapramis
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08.21.12
Craving a little thrill in your life? Not sure where to start or what to look for? Then join us tomorrow for a live tweet-up—hosted by Nikki Goldstein, editorial assistant and adventure traveler—and we’ll help get you squared away! We’ve gathered a large panel—the biggest we’ve ever had!—and they’re all eager to help you get your adventure on. We’ll talk packing tips, family adventure, booking on a budget, and more!
The panel includes:
Agatha Capacchione, MFA Marketing & Public Relations, @MissyFarrenPR
Brad Moss, ROW Adventures, @ROWAdventures
Carol Mueller, Travel Guard, @TravelGuard
Chris Doyle, Adventure Travel Trade Association, @AdventureTweets
Dan Austin, Austin-Lehman Adventures, @AustinLehman
Kathy Stewart, Butterfield & Robinson, @ButterfieldTrav
Laura Allen, Century Travel, @CenturyTvl
Mary Rose McKinnon, L.L. Bean, @LLBeanHuntFish
Richard Wiese, Born to Explore, @Born2ExploreTV
How does it work?
1. Log in to Twitter any time from 2–3 p.m. ET and be sure to follow the chat hosts: @TravlandLeisure and @nikkigoldstein
2. Use the hashtag #TL_Chat to follow.
3. To keep up with the chat in real time, head over to http://tweetchat.com/room/tl_chat
4. We'll pulse out some questions for our expert panel to answer, but feel free to post your own answers to our questions! Or ask your own questions! Take advantage of this special access to this fab panel and get some expert travel advice.
We hope to "see" you there!
07.24.12
Traveling with the kids in tow can be quite the challenge. Where should you go? How do you guarantee a smooth flight? Can you make everyone happy? What about the adults? Is there something for them to do? It can be exhausting just planning the trip. That being said, there are myriad ways to smooth out the process and help guarantee a memorable trip for everyone involved. How? Well, just join us for a live tweet-up tomorrow, from 2–3 p.m. ET, hosted by T+L Senior Digital Editor (and mom of two) Ann Shields. (Or, as she’s known in the Twittersphere: @aegisnyc.) Joining her will be a panel of experts to help give you some essential tips to help you plan your next family getaway.
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04.10.12
Booking a trip to Europe? Have a ton questions that need answering? Then join us tomorrow (April 11), from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. ET, for a live “tweet-up” chat. Hosting the chat will be Travel + Leisure Senior Editor Clara Sedlak. Also joining in the conversation is a panel of travel experts, all eager to answer your burning travel questions. Our expert panelists include:
- Alexia Gobit-Abril, Manadarin Oriental, Paris: @MO_Paris
- Dan Askin + John Deiner, Cruise Critic: @CruiseCritic
- Ellen Lecompte, T+L A-List Travel Agent, with Brownell Travel: @BrownellTravel
- Geri Jacobs, Vice Chairman for the European Travel Commission: @VisitEurope
How does it work?
1. Log in to Twitter any time from 3-4 p.m. ET and be sure to follow the chat hosts: @TravlandLeisure and @csedlak1
2. Use the hashtag #TL_Chat to follow and participate in the Getting Great Service Tweet-Up.
3. To keep up with the chat in real time, head over to http://tweetchat.com/room/tl_chat
4. We'll pulse out some questions for our expert panel to answer, but feel free to post your own answers to our questions! Or ask your own questions! Take advantage of this special access to this fab panel and get some expert travel advice.
We hope to "see" you there!
Joshua Pramis is the social media editor and resident tech aficionado at Travel + Leisure. Follow him on Twitter: @joshuapramis
