Page 8 - WINE DINE AND TRAVEL SPRING 2023 SPECIAL CRUISE EDTION
P. 8
RON & MARY’S
EDITOR’S NOTE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US
t’s hard to fathom that we have been pub- zines can make that claim.
lishing Wine Dine & Travel Magazine for ten During the past decade, we have been grati-
years. In these times, especially in publish- fied to have our efforts judged highly by our
I ing, that’s a significant achievement. To peers. In professional competitions, WDT has
mark this anniversary, we dedicate our Editor’s earned top honors in all categories including
Note to the magazine, its dedicated contribu- best international and domestic travel fea-
tors and loyal readers around the world. tures, column, series, design and website. One
From the outset, we knew that publishing a issue, Discovering Japan, took home Best of
travel magazine emphasizing food and drink Show honors.
would be an endeavor rooted in our shared These accolades reward the hard work it
passions. It would draw on our experience as takes to produce each issue and the stories
professional journalists and dedication to ex- that fill it. But they don’t compete with the re-
plore and savor the world around us. It would wards of travel - discovering new cultures,
showcase, photo-rich in depth stories, a relic in making new friends, experiencing great re-
today’s quick bite world. At this time in our gional cuisines. It’s our passion and we hope
lives, we had the skill set, time, and vision nec- you feel that in every WDT story you read.
essary to birth such a publication and make it All of our award-winning work would be
available online and in print. meaningless without loyal readers. Thankfully,
We also had veteran journalist colleagues ea- we have many around the world who access our
ger to share their experiences within our stories at no charge, anywhere, anytime on
pages. We are extremely proud to have them. their phones, tablets or computers. Since we
No magazine anywhere has a team with this began publishing more than five million people
depth of experience, expertise - and a passion from virtually every nation have turned to
for food, travel or both. Many have earned top WDT for inspiration and knowledge..
accolades from esteemed professional associa- That’s why our motto is “The Best Free Travel
tions including The Society of Professional Magazine in the World”.
Journalists and the Society of American Travel Happy Birthday to us. (And many more!)
Writers. Today only a handful of travel maga-
Ron & Mary James
Publishers & Editors
8 WINE DINE & TRAVEL MAGAZINE SPRING 2023
