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RON JAMES I WOULD LIKE TO THANK...
publisher/executive editor
his issue will mark the first full year of publication of Wine
Dine & Travel Magazine. Little did we imagine when we
decided to venture into travel publishing that we would
come so far so quickly. The overwhelming response from
our readers and our contributors all confirmed that we
T were moving in the right direction. Their accolades have
been justified as The Society of Professional Journalist announced an
unprecedented eight major awards in the print magazine category, in-
cluding Best Food Story, Best Magazine Design, Best Photogra-
phy and Best Feature Design. Wow, that about covers the bases of
what a good magazine can do.
It’s a tough act to follow, but we think you’ll agree that this issue meets
Ron James is the "wine, food and travel guy." He the mark in all of those categories. This month we focused on Canada
is a nationally award-winning print and online and Mexico with stories that show that you don’t have to travel to Asia
journalist, designer., television producer and radio or Europe to have a great adventure. Our trip to Quebec City and our
personality. The native Californian's nationally leaf peep cruise opened our eyes to exciting destinations that were right
syndicated wine and food columns have ap-
peared in newspapers and magazines around under our noses. And Mexico, despite its lawless reputation still can be
the world. He is passionate about great wine and a safe and enchant-
food and enthusiastically enjoys them every day! ing place to recharge
the batteries.
MARY JAMES
publisher/editor Over the last year
we have pointed
out the outstanding
work of our writers
and how a quality
magazine attracts
quality talent. Join-
ing our line-up of
world-class writers
are our old friends,
Jody Jaffe and John
Muncie. Both are veteran authors and travel writers, whose work has
been published in the major newspapers on both coasts. We are hon-
ored to have then as part of our family. We are also happy to welcome
Marine Room Chef Ron Oliver who loves travel almost as much as he
does cooking and offers us a delightful look at his trip to Ireland.
We hope you enjoy our eclectic offerings as our magazine explores
Mary Hellman James is an award-winning San the world in a way few publications do nowadays – full-length stories
Diego journalist and editor. After a 29-year-ca- reflecting our professional travel writers’ thoughts and feelings. It’s
reer with the San Diego Union-Tribune, she nice to be recognized for our hard work this last year, but it’s even more
currently is a freelance garden writer and a
columnist for San Diego Home-Garden/Lifestyles gratifying to be working with great writers and receiving accolades from
magazine. Mary and her husband, Ron James, you the reader.
travel extensively. Upcoming this year is a
visit to the Holy Land, Istanbul, Morocco and a We wish you safe and memorable travels.
transatlantic cruise from Rome to Florida.
Ron and Mary James
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