The original “insider’s” report for upscale international and domestic

travelers.The Newsletter has been published monthly since 1965 and

continues today both in print and online at passportnewsletter.com. Many

of our readers are both knowledgeable and discriminating in their travel

preferences. Others are just beginning to travel regularly, but in both

cases these are people who rely on Passport Newsletter for up-to-date

and unbiased information about the destinations they visit.Their travel

interests focus on the best in accommodations, dining, shopping and

cultural and adventure experiences. Regardless of their personal finances,

they appreciate and understand the importance of receiving full value, at

all levels of spending.

Readers of the Newsletter know they can trust the recommendations

and opinions they get from Passport Newsletter. They respect the fact

that Passport Newsletter accepts no advertising, is not a travel agency,

and has no financial interests in any of the properties it writes about.

Its only interest is in reporting truthfully to its subscribers.The private

reports that appear in Passport Newsletter are written by more than 60

professional journalists living and traveling around the world.They are

expected to report candidly about what they observe, calling attention

to places that can be recommended as well as what should be

avoided regardless of its reputation.

As we approach half a century of publishing

our discoveries, our course remains constant.

Honest, objective and trustworthy reporting

of the world’s best destinations and the

treasures and gems that lie within.

Passport Newsletter…

America’s Original Luxury Travel Newsletter TM

Since 1965

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LOS ANGELES TIMES:Founded in 1965 Passport Newsletterconcentrates on upscale destinationsand is rich in information on hotels,restaurants and shopping.

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