Over The Years:
Michael has been a freelance travel writer and photographer for almost 25 years. Although he specializes in adventure travel in North & Latin America and the Caribbean, Michael has written and illustrated hundreds of travel articles and books covering more than 70 countries. Besides his topside adventures, Michael is also a certified PADI scuba instructor and underwater photographer.
Published Work For The Last 36 Months:
Books;
Contributing editor - Alaska By Cruise Ship, Caribbean By Cruise Ship, Hawaii By Cruise Ship, Mediterranean By Cruise Ship and Panama By Cruise Ship (Ocean Cruise Guides 2008/2009). Hundreds of Michael's images were also used in these books.
Magazines and Newspapers:
More than 90 feature articles and 900 photos published in the following publications:
North America Publications;
Altitudes, Americas, Canadian Traveller, Caribbean Travel & Life, Coast To Coast, Cruise & Travel Lifestyles, Destinations, Diver, Encompass, Expressions, First, Globe & Mail, Interval World, Islands, L.A. Times, Latitudes, Men's Journal, National Geographic Traveler, New York Post, Nights Publications, Outside, Scuba Diving, Sport Diver, Voyageur, Women's World and World of Cruising
International Publications;
Etihad Inflight (UAE),Forbes (Germany), Geographical (UK), Golden Falcon (Bahrain), Hong Kong Tatler, Malaysia Tatler, Mabuhay (Philippines), Mini World (Japan), Sawasdee (HK), Singapore Tatler, Traveller (UK)
Web sites:
www.CaribSeek.com, www.GoNomad.com, www.SouthernCruising.com
Awards Over Last Two Years:
2009 Seven NATJA writing and photography awards
2008 SATW Bill Muster Silver Photography Portfolio
2007 Caribbean Tourism Organization Photographer of the Year
2007 SATW Bill Muster Gold Photography
2007 TMAC Fairmont Hotels Journalistic Excellence in Responsible Tourism Reporting
2007 NATJA Runner Up Best Cruise Story
2006 Caribbean Tourism Organization Canadian Travel Writer of the Year
Stock photos:
Over 60,000 travel images from all over the world including underwater images and an extensive Caribbean file
Memberships:
American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA)
Society of American Travel Writers (SATW)
Travel Journalists Guild (TJG)
North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA)
Travel Media Association of Canada (TAMC)
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