WISCONSIN IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Not one - but two - Wisconsin attractions have landed coveted spots on CBS News Sunday Morning. Lake Geneva Boat Tours made a splash on the small screen when CBS This Morning filmed summer mail carriers jumping to - and sometimes missing - docks to deliver the daily mail. The segment aired June 26th. Later this month, CBS Sunday Morning will run an in-depth feature on the Genesee Depot attraction Ten Chimneys and the many accomplishments by the Ten Chimney's Foundation to restore the historic site. The program is slated to air on Sunday, July 17th at 8:00 a.m. (CST).

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's eminent Wisconsin traveler Dennis McCann featured the Hwy 51 project in a recent editorial. He mentioned the project's recent JEM grant award and pointed out all of the terrific attractions travelers can find along this famous route.

Another famous Wisconsin icon, the Wisconsin State Fair cream puff made it into national print in USA Today's article "Cream Puffs: Hot Food Trend of 2005." Who would have thought? Wisconsin State Fair visitors for one!

A summer travel story from the Sun-Times Suburban Chicago News plugged travelwisconsin.com as well as mentioned a number of Wisconsin travel destinations.

The Department's own Patrick Reinsma and the Grant County travel information center was the focus in a delightful article from the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald. The story touched on the services provided by the center and the questions, some expected and others unusual, fielded by staff at the center.

Always on top of travel trends, USA Today featured Wisconsin in a May 6 story titled "Amusing Museums," a rundown on the nations quirkier establishments. The Kohler Design Center and Mount Horeb Mustard Museum made the list that was seen by nearly 2.7 million people.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel shone the spotlight on the Wisconsin Dells "quiet" side in a recent travel feature that explored the area's more relaxing pursuits such as its scenic cruises, museums, natural parks, and spas.

Family Motor Coaching Association Magazine just ran a "Travel Spotlight" about Wisconsin's top auto tours on their website www.fmca.com. Nice coverage for Great River Road, Great Divide Scenic Byway, Door County, Marinette County Waterfalls Tour, Wisconsin Northern Woods Birding Trail, Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive, Wisconsin Cranberry Highway, Spring Green Valley Tour and Lake Superior Shoreline. Click here to read the entire story. 

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MEDIA LEADS

Suggest your attraction on Yahoo! and Worldweb.com 

Did you know that you can suggest your own travel destination, attraction or lodging property on Yahoo's travel page and Worldweb.com? Use this link to enter your information on Yahoo! Note that the site's travel editors may review (or reject) submissions for accuracy and appropriateness. Click here to visit Worldweb.com's submission page and add your listing.

Got a Special Wisconsin Cocktail You Want to Share?

Travel writer Joe Zentner is currently gathering material for an article to be entitled "Distinctive Wisconsin Cocktails."  He's requesting information on mixed drinks that are particularly popular at Wisconsin restaurants and drinking establishments. He's also interested in any lodging properties that are well known for the creative libations that they serve. Email Joe at  msyrett@earthlink.net

Kid-Friendly Destinations 

Kevin and Sue McCarthy produce the weekly radio show KTRS Travel Planner in St. Louis. They are seeking for kid-friendly destinations. Each week they feature new destinations and travel tips with interviews of travel experts. Contact Kevin and Sue or visit their website www.kevinandsuetravel.com.

Out of Bounds 

Freelance writer Larry Olmsted is working on a feature about "out of bounds" travel destination in North America for a leading men's magazine. He is looking for places that were once off limits for sports and explorations but are now being opened up to the public. Alternatively, he will consider places that were largely undiscovered but are now growing in popularity for activities like scuba diving, mountain biking, and the like. Do not send information that relates to skiing since that has already been featured. Email him at larryo@vermontel.net.

Travel Savvy Magazine Gets a New Look

Travel Savvy is an upscale travel magazine focusing on the experience of travel, not just moving readers from place to place. It will unveil a sophisticated new look in September. The magazine is interested in information about: destinations, cuisine, hotels, spas, adventure travel, culture, fashion, design, celebrities, business travel and worldwide nightlife. Jill Brooke is the editor-in-chief and Fern Siegel is the executive editor. Reach them at: Travel Savvy, 72 Madison Avenue, 5 fl., New York, NY 10016, (212) 529-3508, contact@travelsavvymag.com.

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