Concierge.com Navigates First-ever Virtual Voyage.Business Editors/High Tech Writers/Travel Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2000 -- Adventurer Uses Latest Technology on Once Forbidden Journey Between Turkish Coast and Aegean Islands Aegean Islands Greek islands in the Aegean Sea, particularly the Cyclades, Sporades, and Dodecanese groups. The Cyclades consist of about 30 islands. The Dodecanese, or Southern Sporades, include Kálimnos, Kárpathos, Cos, Léros, Pátmos, Rhodes, and of Greece -- Experiencing the exotic islands of Turkey and Greece doesn't have to cost thousands of dollars. Concierge.com will give travel enthusiasts a virtual tour of the once verboten ver·bo·ten adj. Forbidden; prohibited. [German, past participle of verbieten, to forbid, from Middle High German, from Old High German farbiotan; see bheudh- pathway pathway /path·way/ (path´wa) 1. a course usually followed. 2. the nerve structures through which an impulse passes between groups of nerve cells or between the central nervous system and an organ or muscle. between the Greek islands and the Turkish coast from June 16th to June 23rd. Real-time 1. real-time - Describes an application which requires a program to respond to stimuli within some small upper limit of response time (typically milli- or microseconds). Process control at a chemical plant is the classic example. traveler, Bob Payne, a contributing editor A contributing editor is a magazine job title that varies in responsibilities. Most often, a contributing editor is a freelancer who has proven ability and readership draw. at Conde Nast Traveler, will guide all virtual travelers using state-of-the-art technology to log his journey for the Concierge Explorer. Cyber-travelers can sail along with Payne and his 73-foot, Turkish flagged vessel without risk of getting seasick. Payne will use the combination of the Nokia 9110 Communicator wireless device, the first-ever phone capable of transmitting wireless images, and a Casio QV-200UX digital camera to share his experiences with virtual vacationers around the world. On a daily basis, Payne will share photos and commentary on experiences that range from a punishing pun·ish v. pun·ished, pun·ish·ing, pun·ish·es v.tr. 1. To subject to a penalty for an offense, sin, or fault. 2. To inflict a penalty for (an offense). 3. Turkish massage massage (məsäzh`), treatment of superficial parts of the body by systematic rubbing, stroking, kneading, or slapping. Massages can be administered manually or with mechanical devices. to an idyllic i·dyl·lic adj. 1. Of or having the nature of an idyll. 2. Simple and carefree: an idyllic vacation in a seashore cottage. Greek meal. Throughout the trip, visitors to the site can participate in a forum that allows them to communicate directly with Bob -- and discuss such issues as "Is the beach Marc Antony Marc Antony: see Antony. built for Cleopatra the most romantic in the world?" and "Should the Colossus of Rhodes Colossus of Rhodes (kəlŏs`əs), large statue of Helios, the sun god, destroyed by an earthquake in antiquity. Consider one of the Seven Wonders of the World by the ancients, it was built in part by Chares of Lindus (Rhodes) between 292 and be rebuilt?" "We anticipate that Bob Payne's virtual voyage VOYAGE, marine law. The passage of a ship upon the seas, from one port to another, or to several ports. 2. Every voyage must have a terminus a quo and a terminus ad quem. will be exciting for even the most frequent travelers," said Jonathan Fishel, general manager of Concierge.com. "Concierge.com is the first site to provide such a feature to visitors and the journey itself is a voyage unseen by anyone for many years." People who log onto the Explorer section of Concierge.com during Payne's journey can enter into a sweepstakes sweepstakes, contest or race, usually a horse race, on which a lottery is run. Prizes are awarded to the holders of winning tickets. In the case of a horse race, the draw is made from the names of all the horses entered in the race and vast numbers of blanks. and 25 winners will receive a year's subscription to Conde Nast Traveler. Concierge.com will also offer site visitors a forum with Payne during his voyage and some challenging trivia questions. "I've traveled often among the Aegean Islands, but, thanks to Greece and Turkey's warming relationship, this route has only become possible this year," said travel expert Bob Payne, host of the Concierge Explorer. "I'm looking forward to sailing new waters, in the Aegean and on the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the ." During Payne's trip, cyber-travelers will get a first-hand look at the following destinations: Turkey -- Kos & Nisiros: In the Heart of the Volcano (Day 4) After a quick visit to Kos, where the Hippocratic Oath originated, sail on to Nisiros, one of the most undeveloped islands in the Aegean. There, journey to a steaming volcanic crater and hear from the locals what effects seismic activity has had on the region, as recently as last year. -- Simi: The Perfect Greek Meal (Day 5) Join Payne on a stroll through one of the prettiest harbors in the Eastern Aegean and loll away the afternoon with him in a traditional taverna as he furthers his education in the finer points of retsina, moussaka, and grilled calamari. -- Rhodes: The Colossus of Rhodes (Day 6) Payne will visit the ancient fortress town built by the Knights of St. John and get the inside scoop on rumors about building a full-size re-creation of the famous Colossus of Rhodes. -- Chartering Your Own Mediterranean Cruise (Day 7) Here's how to turn this virtual vacation into a real one. Payne tells you what's involved in chartering your own boat through the Aegean, and how to avoid any mistakes he made. Greece -- Kos & Nisiros: In the Heart of the Volcano (Day 4) After a quick visit to Kos, where the Hippocratic Oath originated, sail on to Nisiros, one of the most undeveloped islands in the Aegean. There, journey to a steaming volcanic crater and hear from the locals what effects seismic activity has had on the region, as recently as last year. -- Simi: The Perfect Greek Meal (Day 5) Join Payne on a stroll through one of the prettiest harbors in the Eastern Aegean and loll away the afternoon with him in a traditional taverna as he furthers his education in the finer points of retsina, moussaka, and grilled calamari. -- Rhodes: The Colossus of Rhodes (Day 6) Payne will visit the ancient fortress town built by the Knights of St. John and get the inside scoop on rumors about building a full-size re-creation of the famous Colossus of Rhodes. -- Chartering Your Own Mediterranean Cruise (Day 7) Here's how to turn this virtual vacation into a real one. Payne tells you what's involved in chartering your own boat through the Aegean, and how to avoid any mistakes he made. Payne's trip will come to an end on the 23rd of June. Upon his return, Payne will host a post-trip forum for all virtual vacationers and share with them his adventures in Greece and Turkey. For additional information, log onto Concierge.com. Concierge.com, launched in August 1999, is part of Condenet, the leading creator and developer of upscale lifestyle brands online. The site offers travel deals, features from Conde Nast Traveler, advice, discussion forums, maps and photos. Continuing Conde Nast Traveler's tradition of "truth in travel," Concierge.com is committed to delivering excellence in travel information online. This commitment to quality is strengthened by content from various Conde Nast publications, as well as daily travel deals and weekly Q&A's with travel experts. This fall, new features will be added, providing a more personal experience for users. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : To speak to Bob Payne about his journey, please email bknight@condenet.com. |
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