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Are you connected to the tourism/travel/hospitality industries or travel media in any way? If so, please specify how (kindly include any relevant company names/Web sites!).: Cruise Editor at JAX FAX, Contributing Food & Wine Editor at Elegant Accents Magazine, Editor-in-Chief of SpaReviewMag.com. Author of 16 books, including three best-selling novels (under the pseudonym "Jessica March") and a business guide to the Middle East that was named "best of its kind" by the Good Book Guide (London). Co-author, 9th edition of Off the Beaten Track guide to New York (Globe Pequot), as well as You Know You're in New Jersey When... (Globe Pequot) and two editions of The Insiders Guide to the Jersey Shore (Globe Pequot).

Smithsonian Magazine (online), New York Magazine, the New York Post, Travel Weekly, ASTA Network Magazine and several inflight publications.

Chair, Northeast Chapter Society of American Travel Writers; Past President International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association

On which destinations & travel topics can you advise members especially well?: Italy, New York, New Jersey, international spa destinations, wine regions Germany/Austria/Italy

What destinations are you most interested in learning about?: China

Other travel / language expertise?: Spa expert, cruise industry, food and wine

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Happy Birthday, Agatha Christie

So every once a while, there's a story you really, really want to do. I have one coming up next month: I'm covering the Agatha Christie Festival in Torquay, England. The festival is held every year, but this year is a big one, as it's the 120th anniversary of Dame Agatha's birth. As a dedicated fan, I've read all the books, seen all the films and BBC programs. And now I'll get to visit Christie's home, see her manuscripts, typewriters, memorabilia--and the garden of poisonous plants used to…

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Posted on August 17, 2010 at 3:19pm — 3 Comments

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At 3:54pm on July 21, 2009, David Paul Appell said…: Ho capito, va molto bene!

At 3:49pm on July 21, 2009, David Paul Appell said…: Hi, Lillian! Wow, you speak some Arabic, that's great. It's a language that's interested me for a long time. We have a number of language clubs here, as you can see. Any thoughts on the feasibility of starting an Arabic club? I know the script could be an issue...

At 3:27pm on July 21, 2009, EnLinea Media said…: Good afternoon, Lillian, and welcome to go-lo! It's wonderful to have a journalist of your caliber and experience with us -- and we think you'll find our site productive as well as interesting and enjoyable. You may want to take a few minutes to join several more of our many groups which you might find of particular interest, including Eating/Drinking the World, Wine Tourism, Spas, Italy, New York, New Jersey, Germany, Austria, China, and French/Italian languages groups.

Furthermore, if you would, please be so kind to spread the word among your travel-interested friends, family, and colleagues. We wish you a great rest of the summer, and look forward to hearing more from you!