| You Want to Go Where?: How to Get Someone to Pay for the Trip of Your Dreams Contributor(s): Blumenfeld, Jeff (Author) |
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ISBN: 1602396477 ISBN-13: 9781602396470 Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2009 Annotation: Part how-to; Part memoir. A sharp, inside look at adventure expeditions from a seasoned expert in Adventure marketing. The book includes tales of daring in the adventure travel world, like the tale of 33-year old ex-Navy SEAL, Dwight Collins, who set his mind to completing the fastest Trans-Atlantic voyage ever on a bicycle-powered boat (4 days, 20 hours). Blumenfeld also explores the darker side of the business, retelling the story of a corporate sponsorship he coordinated in which a 25-year old freediver was killed as she attempted a world record dive in the Dominican Republic. Blumenfeld stood on the boat's deck with her husband as the body was pulled aboard from nearly 500 feet underwater. Also included is a practical guide for adventure travelers - Paying for your trip - grants, sponsorships, etc; Adventure Organizations; Recommended Reading and Viewing; Guide Services worldwide. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Special Interest - Adventure - Travel | Essays & Travelogues - Travel | Special Interest - Budget |
| Dewey: 910.4 |
| LCCN: 2009008555 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (1.05 lbs) 244 pages |