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2008 Media coverage for Susan Foster and her book include:

Foster’s Tips used in Expert Opinion column, “Pack Like A Pro,” National Geographic Traveler, Jan/Feb 08

“Pack wisely, and it’ll all fit in a carry-on bag” by Susan Foster, Special to The Los Angeles Times, 5/30/08

“Pack Light, Ease Travel Woes” by Susan Foster, BoomThis.com, 7/18/08

“Resolve to open up the possibilities to places you’ve wanted to visit” column, www.smartpacking.com listed as a Web site worth checking, The Kansas City Star, 1/12/08

Radio & TV coverage includes:

“American News Feature” CNN International
“Parent’s Journal” (syndicated)
“America’s Travel & Dining Show” synd (frequently)
“Travel Smart” with Jackie Wolfer, Talk Radio America
“Jonathon & Mary” ABC Radio
“Travel Show” with Jackie McKay, KSL-AM, SLC, UT
“WOR Morning Show w/ Ed Walsh” WOR-AM, NYC
“The Travel Planner” w/M. Dixon, KTAR-AM, Phoenix, AZ (many times)
“Travel Talk Radio” w/Sandy Dhuyvetter (synd)
“The Travel Queen” MI Talk Radio Network (often)
 
And much, much more.
 

Foster quoted in the following columns and articles:

“First: Start With a Great Bag” article, Real Simple, Special issue: Travel 2008

“Pack smart, reduce stress” article by Elaine Gaston, The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, SC, 3/19/08

“ Waging the Battle of the Overhead Bin” by Michelle Higgins, Practical Traveler, The New York Times, 3/30/08

“A Business Traveler’s Guide to What and How to Pack” by Kathryn Vasel, FOXBusiness.com, 4/15/08

“Coping with air travel: Pack light, know your options—and maybe go by train” by Beth J. Harpaz,

Associated Press, 4/14/08 (syndicated nationally, appearing in many papers and on many web sites during
April and May, including CNNMoney.com, ABCNews.com, MSNBC.com, Houston Chronicle, San Diego
Union-Tribune
, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Spokesman Review, Seattle Times, & Omaha World Herald)

“Smart Packing saves airline fees” by Charlie Leocha, Tripso.com, 5/2/08

“Flying to Your Cruise Port Just Got More Expensive” by Linda Coffman, CruiseDiva.com, posted 5/21/08

“Squeezing it all in for the new luggage squeeze,” by Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer, Associated

Press
, 5/22/08 (syndicated nationally, appearing in many papers and on many web sites in May, including

CNN.com/Travel and Chicago Tribune)

“Running on Empty” by Zachary R. Dowdy, Newsday, 5/22/08

“Travelers furious over American Airlines’ plans to charge $15 fee for one checked bag” by Carol Pucci,
Seattle Times, 5/22/08

“Save a Buck: Sky-High Luggage” by Sid Kirchheimer, AARP Bulletin Today, June 2008

“Paying for what you pack: To avoid extra fees, know the rules” by Carol Pucci, Seattle Times, 6/1/08

“Bring It On…Pack Like a Pro” by Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6/1/08

“Now more than ever, traveling light really pays off” by Michelle Higgins, The New York Times, 6/15/08
(syndicated nationally, appearing in many papers and on many web sites around the country in June)

“Carry-on advice can save summer travelers time, money,” by Samantha Critchell, Associated Press, 6/15/08
(syndicated nationally, appearing in many papers and on many web sites in May, including BNET.com)

“Don’t let rising airline baggage fees weigh you down” by Carol Pucci, Seattle Times, 6/22/08 (syndicated
nationally, so appeared in many papers and on many web sites in June)

“How to Avoid Paying Airline Baggage Fees” by Kelli B. Grant, SmartMoney.com, 6/24/08

“ Avoiding airlines’ baggage fees might take some sacrifice” by Jaclyn Giovis, South FL Sun- Sentinel, 7/27/08

“Avoiding Baggage Fees: Organized Packing Tips” by Jennifer Thomas, Travel-Advocate.com, posted 8/4/08

“Tips: How to Avoid Those Luggage Surcharges” by Mercedeh Sanati, Globe and Mail, 7/30/08

“Pack light — your back, wallet will thank you” by Sue Schroder, Grand Rapids (MI) Press, 8/17/08

“15 Ways to PAcking Perfection” by Kris Wetherbee, WomansDay.com, posted 8/20/08

“Smart Packing Advice from Expert Susan Foster,” by Jill Browne, SkipOnOver.com, posted 9/21/08

“10 tips for traveling light and saving on fees” STLtoday.com, 9/28/08

“Lighten up on the baggage; it’s the only way to fly” by Jim Byers, Toronto Star, 10/16/08

“Your Second Home | Wardrobes: Clothes for the Climate” by Billie Cohen, The New York Times, 10/17/08

“Style Matters: Packing tips help make style portable” by Judie Schwartz & Evelinda Urman, Rocky
Mountain News
, 10/22/08

To arrange an interview about today’s travel scene with Susan Foster, an energetic and articulate woman, just contact Kate Bandos at KSB Promotions at 800-304-3269 or 616-676-0758 • kate@ksbpromotions.com


 

 

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