Sheila Buckmaster is a senior editor for "The Long Weekend" section of the National Geographic Traveler. In addition to editing feature stories, she is responsible for editing the Real Travel section. She covers adventure-based and accessible travel destinations. [CR-LF][CR-LF]Pitch her by e-mail. Ms. Buckmaster expects authentic, story-based and interesting news angles, as well as "tips from the locals"-type pitches. Releases should include a strong headline; they must be short but detailed, and sensitive to National Geographic's mission statement. [CR-LF][CR-LF]During her thirty-plus-year career, she has edited travel and wine publications for physicians; started a food, wine and travel story/photo service for the Los Angeles Times Syndicate International; worked on staff at National Lampoon, Skiing, and Penthouse; and written for Elle, Harper's Bazaar, the Washington Post, and Washingtonian.

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