I am interested in creating a travel discussion group. Please indicate ..

[wake.up.america]

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[jannyk]

1. I'm interested

so I guess we just need 8 more and a mission statement.

[rucky]

2. I love travel! I'm looking into a free golf trip to Scotland

Seriously, tho. Travel forum is a GREAT idea.

[tavalon]

3. LOL

That actually took me a minute. By next week, it won't take any of us more than 5 seconds. Good one.

[wake.up.america]

4. Looks as if we need a few more interested parties.

[babylonsister]

5. I'm in wholeheartedly! I always have questions about

different places that people may have visited, but never know where to put them.

[AnnInLa]

6. I'm interested

Please keep me/us informed.....thanks for the great idea!

[blindpig]

7. Sure.

I've done a bit of traveling in recent years and intend to do some more.

[wake.up.america]

8. It appears enough interest exists for the travel group...

Please help me out here.

Mods, can we fusion this and the second related thread?

The travel group would concern itself with everything related to making travel a more enjoyable endeavor as well as allow individuals an opportunity to relate their travel experiences. In addition, I hope we can make some arrangements with individuals and travel firms to enable reduced prices as well as to tailor travel arrangements.

I am situated near the Austrian - German border. I have experience in travel to Spain, Italy, France Austria. Germany, etc.

Please feel free to raise questions and make suggestions.

You have my email address.

[AZBlue]

9. I think it's a great idea!

Sharing personal suggestions and stories is the best way to make travel plans!

[wake.up.america]

10. Proposed group objectives. Need help!

The travel group would concern itself with everything related to making travel a more enjoyable endeavor as well as allow individuals an opportunity to relate their travel experiences. In addition, I hope we can make some arrangements with individuals and travel firms to enable reduced prices as well as to tailor travel arrangements.

I am situated near the Austrian - German border. I have experience in travel to Spain, Italy, France Austria. Germany, etc.

Please feel free to raise questions and make suggestions.

You have my email address.

[babylonsister]

11. I think your first sentence could be the mission statement.

I don't know about involving travel firms via DU, other than for individuals to make recommendations on positive experiences they've had.

[jannyk]

12. I agree

that I don't think any commercial travel ventures will 'fly' here at DU - nor is that what I was looking for. I already have a gazillion avenues for getting good deals.

I was hoping more for trip reports and discourse with like-minded travel bugs. We travel a lot and have much input for others but still much to learn from other globetrotters.

I'm surprised there isn't already a similar group on DU?

[wake.up.america]

13. Ok. Let's take the first sentence as the objective. I will mail to..

to the administrator unless anyone objects.

[jannyk]

14. Wait.......the 'rules' state we need

10 'contributing' (star next to username) DU'ers to form the group. I think we're a few short.

[MapleHeart]

15. travel forum

Canadian adventure travel is the business I've been in for the previous five years. I've met some very interesting people from around the world, enjoyed a great many wide ranging conversations with them.

If there were to be a discussion group here at DU centered around travels and adventures I would be most interested.

[upi402]

16. I'm in; Here's a great link;

http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/