Diana Rowe's Travel Writing

Latest Travel Writings: From Italy to Mexico and all across the United States, including her home state of Colorado, Diana enjoys writing about both business and leisure travel. See below to read her most recent traveling adventures.

Diana is a frequent contributor to these publications:
- Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine and its two sister publications, http://www.themeetingmagazines.com, as contributing editor.
- Denver’s Motorcycle Rider News, http://www.motorcycleridernews.com as editor.
- OfficeArrow http://www.officearrow.com as freelance writer

You may also click to read more of her travel articles in the archived section or her Office Arrow articles.

	Mile High Meetings Send A Green Message Denver.org JUNE 2008 http://www.denver.org/metro/features/greening-your-meeting Diana Rowe (www.dianarowe.com) is a Denver-based freelance writer and a contributing editor to several meetings trade publications.Culinary delights, high thread counts, turndown service, and spa services are great, but what planners really want today are organic food, biodegradable soap, high-impact fluorescent light bulbs, and recycle bins. All across the globe, corporations are making their mark through investments aimed at improving the planet’s social and environmental problems. That’s why planners are making conscious decisions to select cities and venues that are environmentally-conscious, and Denver (www.denver.org), the Mile-High city, is up for the green challenge.
	Transformational Teambuilding http://www.themeetingmagazines.com/index/Default.aspx?tabid=884 How many times have meeting planners had to endure groans and eye-rolling when attendees learn that teambuilding is on the agenda? That’s because tried-and-true approaches are beginning to lose their luster with overworked attendees who would rather be checking their BlackBerrys than “playing games” to satisfy the corporate mandate of developing motivated, productive employees. To compete for attendees’ attention, planners are charged with finding innovative activities that put the BlackBerry on the back burner.
	On The Cover - Meetings & Golf Corporate and Incentive Travel May 2008 http://www.themeetingmagazines.com/index/Default.aspx?tabid=858 It’s all about the golf. Meeting planners everywhere report that attendees consistently request (read: demand) golf on the itinerary. Hotels and resorts are attracting meetings business with new and renovated golf courses, celebrity-endorsed golf academies, as well as updated, state-of-the art meeting facilities and ultra-luxe accommodations and amenities, such as pampering spa experiences. Why are golf and meetings such a natural combination?
	Luxury Yacht Cruises on the Sea of Cortes - La Paz, Mexico http://www.luxurylatinamerica.com/mexico/cortes1.html On the Sea of Cortes in Mexico, you can enjoy your own private yacht without all the hassles of ownership. No worries about docking fees or navigating unfamiliar waters or the ever–increasing fuel costs. No cooking as your own private onboard chef prepares gourmet meals and pours drinks of your choice. Chartered yachts let you take the luxury vacation of your dreams exploring the Sea of Cortes' secluded coves, turquoise clear waters, private sand beaches on unpopulated islands, and nature at its best. Gamboa Rainforest Resort at the Panama Canal––Panama Panama City, Panama http://www.luxurylatinamerica.com/panama/gamboa.html A destination resort in the heart of Soberania National Park, the Gamboa Rainforest Resort at the Panama Canal was created to provide guests a unique vacation experience incorporating on–property rainforest encounters. Originally opened in 2000, the resort is situated on 340 acre and provides a range of ecological adventures close to the capital city. InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort & Spa––Panama Panama http://www.luxurylatinamerica.com/panama/icplaya.html The InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort & Spa is just 25 minutes from Panama City and 40 minutes from the Tocumen International Airport, but this secluded beachfront property is the essence of privacy and luxury. Fairmont Acapulco Princess––Acapulco, Mexico Playa Revolcadero s/n, Col. Granjas del Marques, Acapulco, Mexico http://www.luxurylatinamerica.com/mexico/fairmont_princess.html Situated in three Aztec–style pyramid buildings on Revolcadero Beach, the Fairmont Acapulco Princess is a massive luxury hotel with 1,017 rooms, including seven penthouse suites. The high–rise somehow still manages to serve up a laid–back charm and consistent service, plus the 480 acres of grounds and golf course offer plenty of room to roam The Fairmont Pierre Marques––Acapulco, Mexico Playa Revolcadero s/n, Colonia Granjas del Marques, Acapulco, Mexico http://www.luxurylatinamerica.com/mexico/fairmont_pm.html The love affair of the Fairmont Pierre Marques began when oil tycoon J. Paul Getty built this private hideaway in Acapulco's exclusive Diamante district. Several owners and millions of dollars of renovations later, this intimate, beachfront getaway is framed by an exclusive neighborhood, the Pacific Ocean and the emerald slopes of Mexico's Sierra Madre. Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort––San Jose del Cabo, Mexico Carretera Transpeninsular, Km. 19.5, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico http://www.luxurylatinamerica.com/mexico/hilton_los_cabos.html Brand names like the Hilton might be safe bets, especially when traveling in Mexico, but sometimes that's not enough to ensure only the best. Hilton Los Cabos is one of those exceptional exceptions. The Hotel at Esperanza Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Las Ventanas al Paraiso Baja California Sur, Mexico Marquis Los Cabos, Beach, Golf, Spa & Casitas Resort Baja California Sur, Mexico One&Only Palmilla San José del Cabo, Mexico
For more OfficeArrow articles, click here	Pick the Right Layover City Planning and Organizing Travel 6-11-08 Office Arrow Layover City Article Getting a direct flight is like winning the lottery. Put some thought into where you spend your layover, and you could turn down time into a good time. With weather delays and an array of other possible airline setbacks, you could be there a while. When it's all about timing. You land and glance at your watch and realize that you have less than 30 minutes to find your gate! To follow is the mad dash through the airport, on a tram, to (of course!) a totally different concourse of the airport. When the selection of your connecting destination is based simply on ease in transfer, before you book, research the layout of your connection airport. Locate your arriving airlines terminal (concourse), and then your connecting flight's concourse. Make sure you have enough time to get there without chancing a missed connection. Take the nine terminals of Miami International Airport for example. If you arrive on American Airlines headed to the Bahamas, the arrival terminal is Concourse C, but your connection is on Concourse H for Delta Airlines. One hour layover probably won't be enough - unless you prefer a sprint through the airport. For more OfficeArrow articles, click here
	Gaming Hotels And Resorts AC&F April/May 2008 On The Cover http://acf.themeetingmagazines.com/acf/20080405OnTheCover/tabid/78/Default.aspx Everyone takes notice when the leading association executives who make up the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Association Committee of 100 converge on a gaming resort such as the Mohegan Sun. Their group may appear to be a small association meeting with roughly 100 attendees, but their impact resonates throughout this premier gaming destination’s walls. A small association meeting is not always less powerful than a trade show with thousands of attendees, according to Clint Wheeler, vice president of corporate programs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Texas AC&F April/May 2008 Destinations http://acf.themeetingmagazines.com/acf/20080405Destinations/Texas/tabid/93/Default.aspx Mention Texas, and many people still envision cowboys, tumbleweed, cacti and cattle as far as the eye can see. Areas still exist that are throwbacks to the old spaghetti westerns, but for years now, Texas has been building a solid reputation in the meetings industry. Within the state’s 267,000 square miles of wide-open spaces, planners will discover vibrant cities, more than 900 golf courses and an abundance of natural wonders. The 18.5 million square feet of meeting space and 330,000 hotel rooms statewide provide multiple options for meetings, from the world’s largest column-free exhibit hall to meeting rooms flanked by sparkling bays and lazy rivers.
	Mountain Resorts April 2008 C&IT Travel http://www.themeetingmagazines.com/index/Default.aspx?tabid=854 A natural landscape moves people in different ways. It inspires. It motivates. It silences. It takes one by surprise. Words rarely capture the moment — the skyward sweep and heady mix of humility and awe when first viewing the “purple majesties” of the Rocky Mountains, the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia or any awe-inspiring mountain ranges. That’s why when planners announce a mountain resort destination, their attendees instantly get a touch of mountain fever. http://www.themeetingmagazines.com/index/Default.aspx?tabid=850 Creativity & Innovation April 2008 C&IT Travel Which way do you lean? Are you right-brained or left-brained? Marketeers sometimes use the quasi-scientific theory that right-brained people interpret information visually and use their intuitive powers in a creative manner whereas left-brained people are more comfortable processing the written and spoken word in a more logical manner. If you tend to lean to the left and could use a healthy dose of creativity when planning your meetings, events and conferences, there are many excellent resources to help you turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.