Edith, I just spotted your name on the list of yesterday's new members. I've seen your stories, and I'm glad you joined tripatini.com; you'll find it both useful and enjoyable. Here's a tip: The participants in the Travel/Tourism Branding group have been carrying on some very thoughtful--even philosophical--informative, and provocative discussions. Welcome!

Good evening, Edith, and welcome to Tripatini! It's great to have you with us -- and we think you'll find our site productive as well as interesting and enjoyable.

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