Episodes

Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
From escorted coach tours to road tripping, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show features Cheryl Ogle who shares some of the different ways you can tour and Ireland. Check out Cheryl's blog outlining three main ways to explore the Emerald Isle: https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2023/03/13/everyone-is-irish-on-st-patricks-day/WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/wZ0ta8xwELEOn Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday, Cheryl is a world traveler, accredited travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go that specializes in travel to Europe and the UK, as well as river and ocean cruises. More: https://heywannago.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Dave DeGolyer from Explore Steuben, who shares what to experience in Corning and Steuben County, up in the Finger Lakes region of New York StateBetween the extraordinary landscape and outdoor adventures, the charming small towns, the variety and affordability of activities, the accessibility of the region, the first-rate culinary options and award-winning wineries, world-renowned art, and the laid-back, unpretentious vibe that distinguishes the region’s personality, it’s difficult to find anywhere quite like Steuben County. Plan your visit: http://www.exploresteuben.com/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/OQI7i4y1cGoSpecial 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.

Saturday Mar 11, 2023
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
Attending a Conference or Business Retreat in Palm Springs? Or maybe you're looking for a sunny and relaxing destination to work remotely? It's all about Mixing Business with Pleasure in Sunny Palm Springs on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show 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. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/JeBZ4eqP1BoFEATURED GUESTS:- Kimberli Munkres - Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels - https://www.AuthenticPalmSprings.com- Robert Hunt - Alcazar Hotel Palm Springs - https://alcazarpalmsprings.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Famous for picturesque coastal towns, 300 miles of shoreline, and ten waterfront towns, Door County, Wisconsin, is much more than having “something for everyone.” From State Parks and Trolley Tours to Goats on Rooftops and Belgian Chapels, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features photographer and journalist Julie Diebolt Price who shares her adventures in Door County. See her photos and story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/make-door-county-wisconsin-your-next-destination/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON PODBEAN: https://youtu.be/Zwi7Z8yGFTsSpecial thanks to the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features award-winning travel writer and photographer Debbra Dunning Brouillette shares her Alaska cruising adventures with Holland America. She visited Glacier Bay, as well as three ports — Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan. See her story and photos here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/visit-alaska-on-a-holland-america-inside-passage-cruise/WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bGrg9_5Lc_sSpecial thanks to the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
From Albuquerque to Silver City, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on two New Mexico B&B destinations that have two unique spring experiences. Featured Bed & Breakfasts:- Kathy Hiatt - Bottger Mansion of Old Town in Albuquerque. See: https://bottger.com/- Becky O’Connor - Casitas de Gila Guesthouses in Gila, near Silver City. See: https://www.casitasdegila.com/WATCH THSI PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/d-MpYYSjXVkStay New Mexico True and Visit: https://www.nmbba.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
From wildflowers and waterfalls, to festivals and events, the Biltmore Mansion and the Blue Ridge Parkway, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on Spring Adventures in Asheville, North Carolina.Featured guests Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville" are the owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed and Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. This 1898 residence is located in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance to downtown Asheville and its many attractions. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Biltmore Estate are just minutes away. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/Steve and Karen appear on Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-adventures-in-asheville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Planning a trip to see those magnificent Giant Sequoia Trees? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on spring outdoor adventures in California's Sequoia Country.Featured Guests:- Sinitia Kawasaki-Lee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Info: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm- Denise Alonzo - Sequoia National Forest & Giant Sequoia National Monument. Info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/sequoiaWATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/_POybHermaMLocated 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.

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