Vacation Station

Dawnielle Tehama - Experience Willamette Valley, Oregon

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Tuesday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Dawnielle Tehama, the Executive Director of Willamette Valley Visitors Association, who discusses what there is to experience in beautiful Willamette Valley, Oregon.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/EAip0RfQzxoWillamette Valley follows the Willamette River north to south for over 150 miles from the Mt. Hood Territory east of Portland to just south of Eugene. It is a quilt of cities and towns that offer unique experiences for everyone, from rural enclaves that pop up between expanses of farms and fields, to serene college towns with historic inns and classic main streets, to cities alive with culture and heritage, including the state capital of Salem. It also has the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards in Oregon . More: https://willamettevalley.org/Special thank you to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kimberli Munkres - Spring Fling in Palm Springs, California

From relaxing poolside to sipping cocktails, rocking out at concerts, exploring the great outdoors, and savoring unique dining experiences, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show features Kimberli Munkres who discusses what there is to experience this spring in Palm Springs, California.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Udtp1tppnuUThis show airs every second Saturday in collaboration with the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels (PSPH), a consortium an association of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.AuthenticPalmSprings.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring and Summer Fun in Tulare County, California

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on spring and summer fun in the communities that make up California's Sequoia Country.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/W91Lx0kjY9A Featured Guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council:- Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia - https://www.visitvisalia.com/ - Denise Alonzo - Sequoia National Forest & Giant Sequoia National Monument. Info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia - Kristy Martin - Porterville Chamber of Commerce - https://www.portervillechamber.org/ Located in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and charming art and agricultural communities including Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Dinuba, Porterville, Three Rivers, Lindsay, and Woodlake. Plan your visit: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debbie Stone - Exploring the Many Charms of McMinnville, Oregon

Nestled in the heart of Oregon’s wine country, just forty miles from Portland, is the city of McMinnville. From art and wine, to aviation and space history, outdoor recreation, dining, and lodging at McMenamins Hotel Oregon, this episode of Big Blend Radio features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her experience in this Willamette Valley destination. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mcminnvilles-charms-are-many/Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glynn Burrows - Walking England’s Coastal Paths

From the a beautiful sandy beach in Norfolk to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours, who talks about the various experiences you can have walking England's spectacular coastal paths. Read his article here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/walking-englands-varied-coastline/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gIw-xpby4b4Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday. Follow his podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-englandLearn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arlene Gould - Celebrate Spring in Natchitoches, Louisiana

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show focus on what to experience this Spring in Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana. Hear about outdoor activities like hiking in Kisatchie National Forest and kayaking Cane River or competing in fishing tournaments, and seasonal events like the Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival, Sale on the Trail, and the Annual Jazz & R&B Festival. Featured guest is Arlene Gould, Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau. Plan your visit at: https://natchitoches.com/Follow Big Blend Radio's "Go to Natchitoches" show here: https://shows.acast.com/go-natchitoches-louisiana Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benjamin J. Berthelot - Visit Lafayette, Louisiana This Spring and Summer

Lafayette is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country, an area known as the Happiest City in America. From birdwatching and outdoor adventures to festivals, music, and foodie fun, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Benjamin J. Berthelot, President & CEO of Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission, who shares what to experience in Lafayette this spring and summer 2023. More: https://www.lafayettetravel.com/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/uzMwQqPUaB8For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland Travel Panel Discussion - MaryRose Denton, Kathleen Messmer, Ed and Jennifer Coleman

It's all about Traveling in Ireland on Big Blend Radio's 3rd Friday Vacation Station "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). From wild outdoor adventures to looking for fairies and touring historic sites, hear IFWTWA travel writers share their adventures in Ireland and beyond, as well as tips on planning your visit to the "Emeraldn Isle." They also discuss their writing, photography and travel backgrounds, along with their latest and upcoming adventures.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/UmibR0GzIocFEATURED GUESTS- MARYROSE DENTON has traveled throughout the U.S., Canada, and into Western Europe, and is excited to keep adding cultural, sustainable, off-the-beaten-path adventures both at home and abroad to her bucket list. Follow her adventures at https://maryrosedentonwriter.com/- KATHLEEN MESSMER is a photographer, travel writer, and founder of Indie Spirit Live! She believes travel instills an appreciation for other world cultures and history you can't achieve staying in your comfort zone. Follow her adventures at https://indiespirit.live/- ED & JENNIFER COLEMAN, known as "Coleman Concierge," share their stories of amazing adventures through activity-driven transformational and experiential travel. Follow their adventures (including Ireland) at https://www.colemanconcierge.com/Learn more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.