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AmyBPolkaDotPR Sign up & ask all your travel questions... Facebook chat w/ Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg tomorrow at noon ET! facebook.com/events/2304647…. 9:23 AM May 14th via web Retweeted by elliottdotorg
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@tennisA thanks - I wish I didn't have to write it, but glad to know it has helped consumers. 6:49 AM May 14th via web in reply to tennisA
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@dreamlandbbq Hey @CravenTravels wanna quit this travel racket and go into the BBQ biz? We could bring in @MickiMaynard as a partner! 6:25 AM May 14th via web in reply to dreamlandbbq
@dreamlandbbq please open a location in Orlando. I'll be a regular! @CravenTravels 6:18 AM May 14th via web in reply to dreamlandbbq

Name Christopher Elliott
Location Orlando
Web http://www.elliot...
Bio Author of Scammed and consumer advocate for National Geographic Traveler, Tribune Media Services and The Washington Post.