Fame at last!

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Fame at last!

Post by Margaret »

Fame at last (it is on the webiste too!). I still can't quite believe this:

http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/act ... 53790.html

No PR company, no press release, no contact with the journalist! I am sooooo chuffed!
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Post by Bellywobble »

Well done! That is fantastic and sure to bring in more bookings.
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Post by Giddy Goat »

Wow, hope you get loads of interest as a result! PR without tears - that's cool Margaret and no wonder you're delighted!
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Post by wallypott »

Fab - and thanks for the intro to the independent on line - I like the news in photos.
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Post by Beachcondo »

Good on you, Margret!
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Post by kendalcottages »

Fantastic, Margaret... well done.

Has it generated any enquiries yet?
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Post by la vache! »

Well done Margaret - I bet it was a great surprise and I hope you are inundated with enquiries today as a result!
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Post by Holiday Ray »

Brilliant news Margaret, really hope it brings you bookings and raises the profile.

Let us know how you get on :D
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That's VERY good!!! :D
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That's VERY good!!! :D
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Post by enid »

Hurrah - that's wonderful
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Post by Annew »

That's fantastic! Let's hope it generates loads of enquiries for you!
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Post by Hells Bells »

Great news Margaret, let's hope your inbox is full this morning.
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Post by Windy »

Well done Margaret
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Post by Nemo »

Smashing. Thats fab news. If we don't hear from her for a while that will be all those bookings rolling in..... :wink:

If not it's great to have PR like that to advertise on your own site anyway isn't it?
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