Vacation Station

Nicole Stacey - Visit Pensacola in the Gulf Coast of Florida

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Nicole Stacey from Visit Pensacola in Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast region. Pensacola is known for its sugar sand beaches, over 450 years of history, nature and outdoor recreation, fabulous dining, unique shopping, and luxurious places to stay. Pensacola is also home to the Gulf Islands National Seashore, and is known as the "Fall Festival City of the South," and the "City of Five Flags." More at: https://www.visitpensacola.com/For 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.

Donnette Silva Carter - Visit Tulare in California’s Sequoia Country

Donnette Silva Carter, CEO of the Tulare Chamber of Commerce, joins us on this episode of Big Blend Radio to share what there is to experience in Tulare, an agricultural community and gateway destination to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, and Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest. Tulare has a charming historic downtown district with lovely tree lined streets, murals, boutique shops, and restaurants. The city is also home to the International Agri-Center where the World Ag Expo is held, and the Tulare Outlet Center. More: http://www.tularechamber.org/This episode is part of Big Blend Radio's 4th Thursday "Travel Tulare County" series with the Sequoia Tourism Council. More: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debbie Stone - Good Times in Wenatchee, Washington

From gardens and hiking trails to local dining, cider and wine tasting, and a unique bed and breakfast stay, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel & Leisure Show features travel writer Debbie Stone who tells us about the good times she had in Wenatchee, Washington. See her photos and story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/get-ready-for-good-times-in-wenatchee/Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glynn Burrows - Touring Royal Britain

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours in England, shares what you can experience on an 8-Day Tour of England's Historic Royal Sites. Read his article that features the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, Hampton Court Palace, Winchester Cathedral, the Osbourne House, and Windsor Castle - see: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/touring-royal-britain/Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday. More at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traveling the Historic Jefferson Highway in a ’55 Chevy

This episode of Big Blend Radio features husband-wife travel team Bill & Jane Johnson who talk about their recent adventure traveling the historic Jefferson Highway from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana in their '55 Chevy. Plus, Roger Bell, President of the Jefferson Highway Association, and board member Arlene Gould, Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, discuss the 2022 JHA Conference that was held earlier in the the month in Pittsburg, Kansas.Created by the Jefferson Highway Association which was originally founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more about the revival of this highway at https://jeffersonhighway.org/Featured music on the show is "Ford F-150" from the album "Double Take" by guitar virtuoso Micha Schellhaas, at http://michamusic.com/Special thanks to the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau who represent Louisiana's Oldest City, which is also on the Jefferson Highway. See: https://www.natchitoches.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Kelby - The Travel Photography Book

This episode of Big Blend Radio features pro photographer Scott Kelby, the world’s #1 best-selling author of photography technique books, who talks about his brand new book “The Travel Photography Book: Step-by-Step Techniques to Capture Breathtaking Travel Photos Like the Pros.” In this new book, Scott shares all his secrets and time-tested techniques as he discusses everything from his go-to essential travel gear, to camera settings, to how to research before your trip, to the travel photography techniques that will help you capture truly captivating images on your trip. More: https://scottkelby.com/Special thanks to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Nesler - Visit the San Juan Islands in Washington

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA, Amy Nesler gives an overview of what visitors can experience on the San Juan Islands located in the heart of the Salish Sea in Washington State. Highlights include whale and bird watching, hiking and kayaking, parks and historic sites including lighthouses, scenic drives, wine tasting and region cuisine, shopping and art, and much more. We also discuss how to be responsible travelers which includes volunteering, reducing one's carbon footprint, and leaving no trace behind in nature and outdoor areas. More: https://www.visitsanjuans.com/For 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.

Charlene Peters - Exploring Boston

From the Seaport to The Freedom Trail, and Beacon Hill to the Back Bay and Theatre District, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show features travel writer and author Charlene Peters who talks about what to experience in Boston, Massachusetts. Read Charlene's article "Boston: Revolutionary to Evolutionary" here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/boston-revolutionary-to-evolutionary/Special thanks to the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.