Extended Weekend Getaways - January 2024

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From the Editor-in-Chief

Since this month’s editorial topic is focusing on all things new this year - firsts, trends, openings, expansions - I decided now is also a great time to share what’s new for us in the offices of the Extended Weekend Getaways Family. For the most part, it’s the titles that have been rearranged or renamed.

First of all, Mr. Norm Reed has been with the founding company since before this publication was launched. Formerly a local newspaper tab and then syndicated to other weekly newspapers, Norm was the computer technician and saved our deadlines more than once. He has been the supporting factor in the growth and expansion to what it is today and only fair to bestow the title of “Managing Editor” to him as I move on to Editor -In-Chief. Our rolls will mostly remain the same, but Norm will take a more active part in our editorial, layout, and sales direction.

My job will be split between editorial and sales training as we welcome new members, Jacob and Leighann LeMaster, to our marketing department. They are both journalists and will also be contributing to the editorial department.

Our things-to-do-editor is now our “everything” editor with the new title “Let’s Go, Do, See Editor.” We believe it takes all three to bring you a well-rounded travel extended weekend getaway article.

Next, our regular contributor Robin O’Neal Smith, will continue to share those articles as she also takes on the roll of associate editor. Her main job? Keep me organized.

Last, but certainly not least, Mr. David Derdin has served the past year as a project director and now takes on the responsibilities as publisher.

With these new titles, various responsbilities will be shared as you we introduce new destinations, attractions and adventures as our main focus will continue to be sharing our client’s stories with youour readers. Happy New Year!

May it begin...NOW!

Beachhaven Vineyards & Winery in Clarksville, Tennessee welcomes guests for a stellar wine-tasting experience, just one of the many growing travel trends to explore in 2024. See Robin O’Neal Smith's article on page 6.