Vacation Station

Roots Travel from Norfolk UK to Eastern Canada - Glynn Burrows on Big Blend Radio

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station travel show. On this episode, Glynn Burrows, family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours in England, shares how researching his family history led him to two visits to Canada, with this summer’s visit exploring Eastern Canada. This family tour consisted of a mini-bus of twelve, driving from Toronto, through Ottawa, Montreal, Riviere du Loup, St. Andrew, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton Island, Halifax, St. John, Quebec, Prescott and beyond. Read Glynn’s story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/how-family-history-led-to-exploring-canadas-national-parks/Featured music on this episode is ‘I Am Love’ from the Red Omen album by Canadian musician Ed Roman - www.EdRoman.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’ve Just Gotta Get to Greeley, Colorado - Amy Dugan on Big Blend Radio

From the annual festivals to historic sites and museums, outdoor attractions and activities, and farm-to-table dining and local breweries, Amy Dugan, the Visit Greeley Director of the Greeley Chamber of Commerce, provides an overview of beautiful Greeley, the county seat of Weld County in northeastern Colorado. www.VisitGreeley.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Locally Inspired Gifts at San Benito Bene in Hollister, California - Kathina Szeto on Big Blend Radio

Kathina Szeto, owner of San Benito Bene in historic downtown Hollister, California, discusses her locally inspired gift shop, that features award-winning olive oils, gourmet chocolates, beautiful jewelry, luxurious bath & body care products and much more. The perfect place to shop for the holidays! See www.SanBenitoBene.comFeatured music is 'California Days' by Josh Pfeiffer - www.JoshPfeiffer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seriously, Go to Cleveland - Debbie Stone on Big Blend Radio

From the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame to the Cleveland History Center, The Cleveland Museum of Art, and A Christmas Story House & Museum, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her musical, historical, cultural and culinary adventures in Cleveland. Read her Cleveland article here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/seriously-go-to-cleveland/Featured music is 'Hey Bulldog' from Jack Russell's debut solo album 'Shelter Me'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Puerto Vallarta Celebrates 100 Years - Rossana Wyatt on Big Blend Radio

Travel and gluten-free lifestyle writer Rossana Wyatt, publisher of www.LifeisFullofAdventures.com and board member of the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (www.IFWTWA.org), talks about her adventures in beautiful resort destination of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico including the annual International Gourmet Festival and 100 Year Celebrations. See Rossana's story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/puerto-vallarta-mexico-celebrates-100-years/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strange 66 - Route 66 Authority & Author Michael Karl Witzel on Big Blend Radio

Award-winning author Michael Karl Witzel discusses his latest book, ‘Strange 66: Myth, Mystery, Mayhem and Other Weirdness on Route 66.’ Published by Voyageur Press and available on Amazon, ‘Strange 66’ takes a look beyond the all-American sheen to the seedy, creepy, and just plain weird stories behind America's most famous highway, the one and only Mother Road. The book also explores the people that passed through the region, the memorable offbeat structures and attractions along Route 66, as well as roadside tributes and monuments. Featured music is ‘Indrid Cold’ from the album ‘Never Trust the Living’ by Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys, www.JohnnyMastro.com. This episode is sponsored by the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association - www.IFWTWA.org , Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prepared to be Dazzled by Detroit - Travel writer Debbie Stone on Big Blend Radio

With a sizzling culinary scene, hip hotels, hot entertainment districts, eclectic shops, reactivated parks and innovative start-ups, Detroit has a fresh, new look. Travel writer Debbie Stone shares her cultural, culinary, wine tasting, and shopping adventures in historical Motor City. See her story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/prepared-to-be-dazzled-by-detroit/Featured music on this episode is “Freshly Squeezed” from the Beautiful Chaos album, by Johnny Mastro & Mama's Boys - www.JohnnyMastro.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World Travel Party - Dr. Jackie Eubany and Deirdre Michalski on Big Blend Radio

From Paris to St. Petersburg and Machu Picchu to South Africa, this episode covers the travels and culinary adventures of avid world travelers, Dr. Jackie Eubany - author of “Women & Heart Disease: The Real Story,” and travel writer Deirdre Michalski - publisher of www.TastesandTravels.com. From planning and packing, to diving with sharks, jet skiing and wine tasting, they both share their travel stories, tips, and what’s on their bucket lists.This episode is sponsored by the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, global network of journalists who cover the hospitality and lifestyle fields, and the people who promote them. www.IFWTWA.org Featured music is “La Ville de Saulieu” by singer-songwriter Wally Lawder. www.WallyLawder.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.