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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" focuses on what you can experience in Niagara Falls with Over the Falls Tours, a top-rated, family-owned and operated company since 1994. Niagara Falls’ unparalleled beauty and storied history is a magnet for tourists from around the world. They come to marvel at the grandeur and power of these spectacular formations, which straddle the U.S. (New York) and Canada (Ontario). Read Debbie's article and see her photos from her experience here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/explore-wondrous-niagara-falls-with-over-the-falls-tours/

This is Part 1 on Debbie's Upstate New York feature. You can also see her story on Lake Placid, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/lake-placids-olympic-legacy-is-alive-and-well/

Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" podcast airs every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-global-adventures-with-debbie-stone

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From jewelers to glass blowers, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK, who shares how artisans and craftsmen and women provide an authentic local experience in England. Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-real-local-life-of-england-by-visiting-artisans/

Watch this Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8dfPVmh_YFg

Glynn Burrows appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/4bjzn3um

Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle is all about her experience Cruising the Christmas Markets of Europe including Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava! This is a follow up episode to our "Christmas in July" segment with Cheryl where she talked about the planning of the cruise, which you can listen to here: https://youtu.be/imKlF4LgO9c?feature=shared

Check out Cheryl's blog about her Christmas Market Cruise here: https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2023/12/18/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-christmas/

On 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/

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This special episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features five board members who share the benefits of joining the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association. They also give a brief overview of the 2024 IFWTWA Conference experience in upstate New York.

FEATURED GUESTS:

* Cori Solomon - IFWTWA President and Membership Chair. More: https://www.writtenpalette.com/

* Amy Piper - IFWTWA Director & Publications Editor. More: https://followthepiper.com/

* Kat Anderson - IFWTWA Board Member & Social Media Chair. More: https://coffeeandmascara.org/

* Dave Nershi - IFWTWA First VP & Professional Development Chair. More: http://www.vino-sphere.com/

* Debbra Dunning Brouilette - IFWTWA Board Member & Media Trip Chair. More: https://tropicaltravelgirl.com/

For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/

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From Northern Greece and New Brunswick, Canada to South Carolina and Texas, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA focuses on must-do travel experiences. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DEyiuX1RkKQ

FEATURED IFWTWA TRAVEL WRITERS:

* GAVIN BOOTH and his wife Karen started CoupleintheKitchen.com while on a wine-filled trip to Sonoma, California. Their blog is focused on building a strong relationship through frequent date nights, travel adventures, and recipes that they create together.

*** See some of their stories as discusses in the podcast:

- https://coupleinthekitchen.com/best-seafood-in-myrtle-beach/

- https://coupleinthekitchen.com/myrtle-beach-in-fall/

- https://coupleinthekitchen.com/25-top-date-ideas-in-frisco-texas/

- https://coupleinthekitchen.com/guide-to-fredericksburg-tx-wineries/

- https://coupleinthekitchen.com/virgin-voyages-food/

* MARNIE PATTERSON has written about technology for years and has expanded into travel writing. She was bitten with the travel bug while living in Belgium for a year as an exchange student. Since then, she's been to just about every country in Europe and is making her way through Asia/Pacific.

*** See some of her stories about New Brunswick, as discussed on the podcast:

- https://rovology.com/canada/scottish-for-a-day-at-the-new-brunswick-highland-games-festival/

- https://www.wanderwithwonder.com/experience-amazing-sea-kayaking-on-the-bay-of-fundy/

- https://rovology.com/canada/stonehammer-unesco-geopark-a-billion-years-of-geological-and-indigenous-history/

- https://travelbyvacationrental.com/beach-street-inn-luxury-meets-history-in-new-brunswick/

Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/

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From skiing to art, dining, and festive celebrations, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on what to experience this winter and holiday season in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Featured guest is Ryan Miller, who along with his wife Jessica, owns and runs The Bobcat Inn in Santa Fe, New Mexico. See their beautiful property here: https://www.bobcatinn.com/

WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rLJ9jEJo5Uc

Stay New Mexico True and Visit: https://www.nmbba.org/

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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, who shares what to experience in Park City, Utah, a world-renowned destination for outdoor adventure and mountain town charm.

While working to become a leader in sustainable tourism, Park City offers year-round recreation, stunning scenery, a vibrant cultural and culinary scene, and a historic Main Street lined with charming shops, delightful restaurants, and cozy cafes. Park City is one of the most accessible year-round destinations in North America, and is located just 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City International Airport. Plan your visit: https://www.visitparkcity.com/

For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show with Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels features acclaimed designer David Rios who talks about his incredible work at the luxurious Velvet Rope Hotel and Trixie Motel.

WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/l8vI6QS60GE

Featuring nine unforgettable suites as well as the Valerie Bar, The Velvet Rope Hotel is a lavish Palm Springs oasis that pays homage to its Hollywood roots. Visit https://thevelvetropeps.com/

Co-owned by drag persona Trixie Mattel, the Trixie Motel is a pink paradise located in the heart of Palm Springs that features seven custom themed rooms. Visit https://trixiemotel.com/

Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels is a consortium 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.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Barbara Redding who talks about her three-week tour of Morocco that went from Tangier to the Sahara Desert, and then out to cosmopolitan Casablanca. Check out her article and photos, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-magical-tour-of-morocco/

WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/oyOapzAO5iA

Barbara Redding is an award-winning freelance travel writer based in Austin, Texas. A retired journalist, she loves to explore new destinations and revisit familiar places. Follow her stories and adventures here: https://barbararedding.com/

Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/

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From snowshoeing and hiking among the Giant Sequoia trees to festive holiday events and dining destinations, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the holiday and winter experiences you can enjoy in California's Sequoia Country.

WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bhbNLytqHWw

Featured Guests:

- Sintia Kawasaki-Yee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Info: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm

- Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia. Info: https://www.visitvisalia.com/

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/

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