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Mark Chesnut

(He/Him)
New York
As seen in: Departure Level
Covers:  Travel, tourism, hospitality, meetings, incentives, Mexico travel, Caribbean travel, Latin America travel, LGBTQ travel,
Doesn't Cover: fashion, health, guns
Travel writer & author, PREPARE FOR DEPARTURE. Winner of 2019 NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award. Instagram: www.instagram.com/departure_level/
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The Future of Associations | Northstar Meetings Group

The Future of Associations | Northstar Meetings Group

northstarmeetingsgroup.com — The workforce is changing - here are some insights into where it's going. Younger people in the meetings and events industries are clearly influencing the evolution of professional agencies. See what these new members want and how associations are embracing change.
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IPEC Supplement — Successful Meetings

IPEC Supplement — Successful Meetings

successfulmeetings.texterity.com — The latest news and tips for attendees of the Independent Planner Education Conference.
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Costa Rica Guide | Northstar Meetings Group

Costa Rica Guide | Northstar Meetings Group

northstarmeetingsgroup.com — With its reputation as an eco-friendly paradise, Costa Rica offers a naturally beautiful backdrop for meetings and incentives. Here's all you need to know to make the most of the destination.
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The Perfect Gay Getaway in Atlantic City

The Perfect Gay Getaway in Atlantic City

getoutmag.com — BY Mark Chesnut Once the autumn and winter months roll around, many people assume you need to board a plane if you want to enjoy a great gay getaway. But a year-round LGBT vacation paradise lies much closer: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (theborgata.com), the upscale resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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What's Trending in Luxury Travel in South America | TravelAge West

What's Trending in Luxury Travel in South America | TravelAge West

TravelAge West — The changing face of luxury travel in South America, and how it's sold to travelers in the USA.
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The Faces of Mexico: Tianguis Tourism Conference Showcases Mexican Culture

The Faces of Mexico: Tianguis Tourism Conference Showcases Mexican Culture

LatinFlyer.com — It happens every year. Thousands of tourism industry insiders descend upon one lucky Mexican destination for Tianguis Turistico, the most important travel industry event in Mexico. I recently attended the 44th edition of Tianguis Turistico in Acapulco, and put together this gallery of colorful and vibrant images of costumed performers from around the nation.
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How to Submit Story Ideas to a Travel Writer

How to Submit Story Ideas to a Travel Writer

Journoportfolio.com — So you're a media relations whizz and want to get your company, organization or client mentioned in my coverage? Here are a few insider tips, in Q&A format.
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The Best Sri Lanka Travel Experiences

The Best Sri Lanka Travel Experiences

immersionjourneys.com — With its surprisingly diverse landscape and a rich history that dates back more than 2,500 years, Sri Lanka is a land of culture, beauty and surprising experiences. Travelers who stick only to the most-publicized bucket-list destinations may not have Sri Lanka on their radar yet, but those looking for a unique South Asian experience will be richly rewarded when they take the time to explore this fascinating island nation.
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Exciting and Unexpected Ways to Explore the Amazon

Exciting and Unexpected Ways to Explore the Amazon

coddiwomplejourneys.com — The Amazon basin is a vast and beautiful region, covering some 40 percent of South America. Home to the world's largest rainforest as well as the Amazon river and its tributaries, it's graced with a spectacular array of plant and animal life. And there are more ways to explore its wonders than you might think.
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HOTEL REVIEW: Sheraton Buganvilias Resort in Puerto Vallarta

HOTEL REVIEW: Sheraton Buganvilias Resort in Puerto Vallarta

LatinFlyer.com — During my recent visit to Puerto Vallarta on a press trip to write about what's new in Puerto Vallarta for TravelAge West (where I cover Mexico every month), I was a guest at the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort and Convention Center , one of the city's longest-running, large-scale resort hotels.
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Latin America Shows Love for LGBTQ Travel at IGLTA Confab

Latin America Shows Love for LGBTQ Travel at IGLTA Confab

LatinFlyer.com — The International Lesbian and Gay Travel Association (IGLTA) is the world's largest network of tourism organizations and businesses that welcome LGBTQ travelers. So when they had their annual global conference recently, it provided a very insightful opportunity to see what businesses and destinations are showing love for LGBTQ travel - and LGBTQ travelers.
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How to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride in Mexico | TravelAge West

How to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride in Mexico | TravelAge West

TravelAge West — Mexico flies the rainbow flag in different ways around the nation
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6 Amazing Things about Visiting Easter Island

6 Amazing Things about Visiting Easter Island

LatinFlyer.com — It's remote. It's beautiful. It's mysterious. And it's a bucket list destination for nearly every traveler. Easter Island - also known as Isla de Pascua in Spanish and its indigenous name, Rapa Nui - is one of the world's most legendary destinations, thanks to the iconic stone figures that sit majestically around the island.
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How Mexico Tourism Is Faring Without a Tourism Board

How Mexico Tourism Is Faring Without a Tourism Board

TravelAge West — Mexico's Tianguis Turistico conference addresses issues important for growth, as well as major challenges.
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Prepare for Departure | Creative Nonfiction by Mark Chesnut | The Write Launch

Prepare for Departure | Creative Nonfiction by Mark Chesnut | The Write Launch

The Write Launch — New York City, July 2015: My mother arrived in New York City with a black eye and one arm dangling in a sling. And by the time the dirty white van finally swerved to a halt after seven hours navigating the highways of New York State, she was clearly not happy.
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Nevada Meeting Planners' Guide --M & C Magazine

Nevada Meeting Planners' Guide --M & C Magazine

meetings-conventions.texterity.com — In-depth features explore the appeal of Las Vegas and Reno-Tahoe for big-time event buyouts and mixing business with pleasure.
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These 16 Latin American Countries Are Safer than the USA

These 16 Latin American Countries Are Safer than the USA

latinflyer.com — If you think travel in the USA is safer than travel in Latin America, you're probably wrong. These 16 Latin American countries are SAFER than the USA, according to the latest rankings (and by the way, if you're OK with considering a trip to China, Greece or Israel, but you're nervous about Latin America, you definitely need to readjust to reality!)
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HOTEL REVIEW: Princess Mundo Imperial Offers Acapulco Style

HOTEL REVIEW: Princess Mundo Imperial Offers Acapulco Style

LatinFlyer.com — During my recent visit to Acapulco to cover Tianguis, Mexico's big tourism conference, to write news reports for TravelAge West , I stayed at the Princess Mundo Imperial, an imposing resort set in Acapulco's Diamante district. This is a review of my experience.
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A Bird's Eye View of Africa

A Bird's Eye View of Africa

Immersion Journeys — The African continent is a spectacularly beautiful place from every angle. But from the air, the region's diverse geographic features, natural beauty and magnificent wildlife are especially unforgettable, as Africa's full grandeur spreads out beneath you.
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6 Amazing Things about Visiting Easter Island

6 Amazing Things about Visiting Easter Island

Coddiwomple Journeys — It's remote. It's beautiful. It's mysterious. And it's a bucket list destination for nearly every traveler. Easter Island - also known as Isla de Pascua in Spanish and its indigenous name, Rapa Nui - is one of the world's most legendary destinations, thanks to the iconic stone figures that sit majestically around the island.
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Street Art Splashes Across the Streets of Yauco, Puerto Rico

Street Art Splashes Across the Streets of Yauco, Puerto Rico

LatinFlyer.com — Yauco is a city of only about 41,000 on Puerto Rico's south coast. But it now has an outsize reputation as a tourism destination for anyone who loves art, thanks to Arte Para Unir (Art to Unite), an arts organization based here that's using vibrant colors and eye-catching street art to beautify the city, as well as to jump-start tourism in the region in the months after Hurricane Maria wrought havoc on so much of the island in September 2017.
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Madrid is Magnificent for LGBTQ Travelers

Madrid is Magnificent for LGBTQ Travelers

Global Traveler Magazine — AMONG EUROPE'S CAPITALS, Madrid emerges as a 21st-century standout for the LGBTQ+ community, a symbol of both Spain's rich history and its progressive views on LGBTQ+ rights.
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IPW Daily Preview Issue

IPW Daily Preview Issue

U.S. Travel Association IPW Daily — Custom content provides a preview of the excitement in store at IPW 2019, the USA's largest international tourism conference.
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The Lure of Lake Tahoe

The Lure of Lake Tahoe

Global Traveler Magazine — LOCATED IN THE PICTURESQUE Sierra Nevada mountain range on the border between northwestern Nevada and California, Lake Tahoe offers a postcardperfect destination for nature lovers. And there's lots to love, from expansive ski resorts and luxurious hotels to gourmet cuisine and exciting outdoor activities that make the most of the region's lush natural beauty, year-round.
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