Want to know how to travel in style, just like the pros? We check in with frequent fliers to find out how often they fly, their favorite destinations and what they never leave home without.
Name: Nancy Friedman
Occupation: Travel PR Maven
Hometown: Roslyn/Sands Point, NY
Residence: Manhattan
Website: www.njfpr.com
Twitter: @nancyjfriedman
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Short Bio: Recipient of HSMAI’s 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award, Nancy founded NJFPR in 1987 following a formative career in travel, entertainment, and destination public relations. NJFPR’s “Leave No Stone Unturned” philosophy has catapulted the firm to the top of the category in travel and hospitality. For clients seeking senior level counsel, advocacy of their product and unrivalled media savvy, Nancy J. Friedman Public Relations is a first-stop. A self- described “media junkie with wanderlust”, Nancy and her team pride themselves on long-term partnerships with clients and the ability to wring every ounce of marketing potential out of a property or destination utilizing social media, traditional media, events and creative promotions. The Agency pioneered NY’s first Hotel Week in January 2012 to great success and will be increasing participation for January 2013.
How often do you fly: 12-15 times a year
How many countries have you been to: 40
How many continents have you been to: 5
Favorite American city: New York
Favorite international city: Paris and Sydney
Favorite World Heritage Site: The Pitons, St. Lucia
Favorite airline: Private jet!
Aisle or window: Aisle
Favorite airport lounge: Virgin
Favorite U.S. airport: Savannah, Burlington
Favorite hotel: Inn at Little Washington
Favorite island: Galapagos
Favorite fancy restaurant: Daniel
Favorite fruit: White Peaches
Favorite food: Vegetables (I’m a vegaholic)
Least favorite food: Liver and tuna
Drink of choice (In the air and on the ground): Water (in the air), Dry Beefeater martini (on the ground)
Favorite travel movie(s): Whatever’s new
Favorite travel book(s): Fodor’s
Right now I am reading: 50 Shades of Grey
Five things you bring on a plane: Purel hand wipes, snacks, sleep mask, make-up, mouth wash, reading material
What’s your dream destination: South Africa
Favorite travel website(s) – besides JohnnyJet.com, of course!: TripAdvisor.com
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