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‘Friends of World Heritage’ Photo Contest Winners Announced

Washington, D.C. (Vocus) May 21, 2007

Friends of World Heritage, a grassroots initiative of the United Nations Foundation, Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) and the UNESCO World Heritage Centre to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the world’s natural and cultural treasures, announced today the winners of the first-ever Friends of World Heritage Photo Contest. Three prizes–trips to visit World Heritage sites in Mexico–were awarded to contest entrants whose photos best captured the beauty and uniqueness of World Heritage sites, many of which are fragile and irreplaceable.

A panel of judges, including representatives of National Geographic Traveler, the United Nations Foundation, and Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) named Sam Walker grand prize winner for his photograph of the Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Walker will receive an all-inclusive trip for two from one of many locations in the United States to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, home to five World Heritage sites–a grand prize package worth over ,000.

A photograph of Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam, captured by Kristupa Saragih, earned the second place prize of two round-trip tickets from the United States to Merida, Mexico–gateway to all five World Heritage sites in the Yucatan Peninsula. John Deaton received third place for his photograph of the Saint Catherine Area in Egypt. John will receive one flight from the one of many locations in the United States to the Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. All prizes are courtesy of the Mexico Tourism Board and Mayaland Resorts Group.

“It is not surprising that UNESCO World Heritage sites, recognized by an international convention for their outstanding universal value, are often popular tourism destinations. As a result, these sites can be vulnerable to over visitation or mismanagement associated with tourism,” said Erika Harms, director of the sustainable development program at the United Nations Foundation. “The Friends of World Heritage Photo Contest is designed to raise awareness about these crown jewels of our shared heritage while spreading the word that by practicing responsible travel, individuals can play an active role in the preservation of World Heritage sites,” she said.

“As a member of the travel industry interested in promoting sustainable tourism, supporting a campaign like the Friends of World Heritage Photo Contest is good business practice,” said Mr. Fernando E. Barbachano, president and owner of Mayaland Resorts. “We are delighted that the grand prize winner will be able to experience the cultural offerings of the Yucatan Peninsula’s diverse World Heritage sites, as well as in our resorts where we have made a commitment to support local cultures, environments, and communities,” he said. Mayaland Resorts’ luxury hotels are located in the heart of the archeological sites of the ancient Mayan cities of Chichen Itza and Uxmal, both of which are designated World Heritage sites.

“Home to 26 World Heritage sites, Mexico understands the value of promoting tourism that embodies Mexico’s cultural and natural heritage,” said Francisco Lopez Mena, CEO of the Mexico Tourism Board. “To preserve these sites, and ensure that economic livelihood of the surrounding communities, we rely on our partners in the travel industry and on individual travelers to embrace sustainable tourism practices,” Lopez Mena said.

The Friends of World Heritage Photo Contest opened in November 2006. To enter the contest, applicants were required to submit a photo taken in or around a World Heritage site, along with a personal message about the importance of traveling responsibly. The panel of judges for this inaugural Friends of World Heritage Photo Contest included: Stefan Caiafa, National Geographic Traveler photographer; Martin Gray, anthropologist, photographer, founder of SacredSites.com; and Chris Seek, sustainable tourism expert and president of Solimar International. Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE), UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the Mexico Tourism Board, and the UN Foundation also provided judges for the contest.

World Heritage sites have been internationally recognized for their outstanding value and are protected by the 1972 UNESCO World Heritage Convention, signed by 183 countries. There are currently 830 designated World Heritage sites that span 138 countries and offer an extraordinary range of travel experiences. Amateur photographers from around the world captured nearly 600 photographs from World Heritage sites in over 70 countries for this first-ever Friends of World Heritage Photo Contest.

Note to the Editor: Royalty-free images of the winning photo entries, and the contact information for spokespersons at the United Nations Foundation, Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE), Mexico Tourism Board, Mayaland Resorts Group, and UNESCO World Heritage Centre are available by contacting Adele Waugaman at (+1) 202-887-9040.

About Friends of World Heritage

Friends of World Heritage is a grassroots initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting World Heritage, promoting sustainable development, offering ways to explore these sites through sustainable travel, and raising funds to support projects in communities that depend on World Heritage sites. Friends of World Heritage was created by the United Nations Foundation and its partners are: Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) and UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre. http://www.FriendsofWorldHeritage.org.

About World Heritage

World Heritage sites are places around the world that have been internationally recognized for their outstanding value as natural and cultural treasures. All World Heritage sites are protected by the 1972 UNESCO World Heritage Convention, signed to date by 183 countries and administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). There are currently 830 World Heritage sites (644 cultural, 162 natural and 24 mixed properties) in 138 countries. For a complete list of sites, visit http://whc.unesco.org/.

About the United Nations Foundation

The UN Foundation was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic billion gift to support UN causes and activities. The UN Foundation builds and implements public-private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems and also works to broaden support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. The UN Foundation is a public charity. http://www.unfoundation.org.

About the Mexico Tourism Board

The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) brings together the resources of federal and state governments, municipalities and private companies to promote Mexico’s tourism attractions and destinations internationally. Created in 1999, the MTB is Mexico’s tourism promotion agency, and its participants include members of both the private and public sectors. The MTB has offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. For more information on Mexico’s many destinations, call 1-800-44-MEXICO or visit http://www.visitmexico.com. For media inquiries, call 1-800-929-4555 or send an e-mail. To access an online warehouse of free, downloadable B-roll, visit http://www.thenewsmarket.com/visitmexicopress. The media section of the Web site — http://www.visitmexicopress.com — offers thousands of archived photos to accompany stories.

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Heritage Makers (www.heritagemakers.com), the leader in personal publishing for customized storybooks, recently was featured on the Inc. 500 list, recognizing the fastest growing private companies in America. Heritage Makers was ranked as number nine in the Consumer Products and Services category, and number 132 overall. This is the first year that Heritage Makers has been eligible for Inc. 500 recognition.

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Included upon the latest web offering provides visitors the ability to sign up for periodic newsletters. These newsletters will help keep customers up-to-date with the latest news relating to Heritage Insurance Ltd and the insurance industry.

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Friends of World Heritage Teams Up with Indiana Jones™ to Offer Travelers the Chance to Follow in Indy’s Footsteps

Washington, D.C. (Vocus) July 3, 2008

In coordination with the release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull™, Friends of World Heritage–a grassroots initiative dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the protection of UNESCO World Heritage sites–is calling on individuals to test their World Heritage and Indiana Jones knowledge through its interactive and educational Adventure Quiz. After taking the quiz, the adventurers will be entered to win a trip for two on an exclusive Indiana Jones Travel Experience by Expedia. The contest closes July 18, 2008.

“For nearly three decades, we have been virtually transported with Indiana Jones from our living rooms to many iconic World Heritage sites around the world, Petra, the Taj Mahal and the City of Venice, are just a few,” said Katherine Miller, executive director of communications and public affairs, United Nations Foundation. “Through this online campaign and travel contest, we hope to educate and inspire travelers towards preserving and protecting these treasured site for future generations to experience and enjoy.”

In addition to launching the quiz, we also worked with Frank Marshall, of the Indiana Jones™ films to create a public service announcement about the importance of preserving World Heritage. In his message, Frank Marshall shares the following thoughts on the connection between his films and World Heritage: “Just as Indy chased (relics) because he believed in the importance of their preservation, I believe in the preservation of the amazing places where Indy chased those artifacts … World Heritage sites belong to us all, and it is up to all of us to work together toward their preservation.”

To view the PSA, and for more information about the Quiz and contest, visit http://www.FriendsofWorldHeritage.org.

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Heritage Scrapbooking – Recording The History Of The Family

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At the heart of most heritage scrapbooks are the photos – pictures of your grandparent’s wedding, your great-grandfather at work in the fields, a family Christmas celebration… Begin your heritage scrapbook project by gathering together as many photographs as possible, from boxes, attics, old albums, and relatives. These photos don’t necessarily need to have people in them – pictures of old houses, automobiles, and towns are great for adding historical interest to a family history scrapbook. Remember, in your quest, that pictures from slides and reel-to-reel 8mm films can be made at a relatively low cost through your local photo store.

Family mementos such as birth and marriage certificates, report cards, old letters, family recipes, clothing items, and a lock of hair can also add interest to a family history scrapbook. Smaller items can be incorporated into a heritage scrapbook by placing them in clear, self-adhesive, acid-free memorabilia pockets. Larger heirlooms such as a pocket watch, wedding dress, or family quilt can also be included by photocopying or scanning them, and using the copies in your heritage album.

Historically, scrap booking was in the tradition much akin to storytelling, but with a tactile, wistful and visual focus. Heritage scrap booking preserves a legacy of written history in the form of memorabilia, photographs and printed media in decorated scrapbook albums. Heritage scrap booking with photographs has been around since pictures became available to the average person. Traditional scrapbooks tend to have photographs mounted with photo mount corners and notations with who was in the photograph and when and where the photograph was taken. In heritage scrap booking, the photographs included bits of memorabilia like letters and newspaper clippings.

Heritage scrap booking and family tree ideas include scrap booking layouts, scrapbook page ideas, scrap booking supplies, and journaling techniques and tips. A computer can be helpful in turning precious family photographs into a lovely scrapbook or decorative album via the creativity of digital scrap booking. Going en route to digital scrap booking, instead of traditional scrap booking, means less cost spent on scrap booking supplies and the ability to print out multiple scrapbook copies of beautiful scrapbook layouts. There are step-by-step guides available to using memorabilia, memories and old photographs to create a visual and historical scrapbook of family heritage and history.

Begin your page by choosing a number of photos for your page which relate to a single theme – e.g. Great-grandma’s wedding. For a single album page layout, select 3-5 photos. For a two page spread, select between 5-7 photos. When you have the option, use only the best photos for your heritage album – photos which are clear, focused, and best help to tell the “story.”

Use a pair of sharp scissors to trim away unwanted background and other objects in your photos. You may want to keep cars, houses, furniture, or other background images in some photos for historical reference, while highlighting just a specific individual in others. Cropping templates and cutters are available to help you crop your photos in a variety of shapes. Decorative-edged scissors can also be used to trim photos.

Heritage scrap booking can immortalize the cherished photographs of family and loved ones, documents, stories and memorabilia for generations to come. Scrapbooks can be much more than just albums with photographs, namely when it comes to sharing and preserving family history. A scrap booking website normally affords family scrap booking articles, a collection of scrap booking poems for heritage, history-themed scrapbook tips and scrapbook page layouts. There are many scrap booking web sites that offer monthly scrapbook layouts for the heritage scrap booking hobbyist. Family members can be included, along with a family tree that’s organized by working from the latest generation backwards in time.

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