Vacation Station

World traveler Alison Abbott is an award winning travel writer and photographer with a focus on sustainable shades of green living. Her travels have taken her around the globe to off the beaten path destinations from India to the Amazon, Alaska and ventured to Chernobyl in Ukraine. When not searching out the best of artisans, growers and makers who make a destination unique, you can find her working as editor of the blog she founded, https://greenwithrenvy.com/

Featured music is "Traveling" by www.WallyLawder.com
This episode is sponsored by the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association - www.IFWTWA.org

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Travel writer Debbie Stone shares her experience at Hilton Head Health Hilton Head Health, a destination health resort that has been helping people make their wellness aspirations a reality for more than forty years, on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. See her story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/embark-on-a-wellness-journey-at-hilton-head

Featured music is "Picture Yourself" by Nicki Kris.

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Candice JeanSonne, General Manager of Best Western Natchitoches, discusses what there is to see and do in historic Natchitoches, Louisiana as well as the hotel's facilities and amenities. Best Western Natchitoches is part of the Sharpco Hotels Group - see: http://www.sharpcohotels.com/portfolio/

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Barge cruising has become a wonderful new way to travel and cruise along the waterways. Although it is generally considered slow travel, by no means does it mean that there is no activity. Gluten-free lifestyle and travel writer Rossana Wyatt shares her experiences on her recent luxury barge cruise through Europe. See her story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/barge-cruising-it-can-change-your-life/

Featured music is "Pour the Champagne" by www.JannKlose.com

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio, hear about Nancy & Lisa’s Love Your Parks Tour visit to Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana that’s home to the Cane River National Heritage Area. Plus, Arlene Gould and Kelli West from the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau talk about the region’s upcoming fall events and activities.
More at https://www.natchitoches.com/

Travel writer Hilarie Larson discusses her visit to the Basque Country of Spain that blends a mysterious past with a re-energized eye to the future. Here visitors will find the ultra-modern and the medieval living side by side, all wrapped up in the traditions of a proud and hospitable people. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-basque-country-part-one-green-spain/

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise experience aboard Chicago’s First Lady. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/river-cruise-showcases-chicagos-stunning-architectural-gems/

Featured music is "Evolution" by www.EliotLewis.com

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Michelle Kempema discusses what visitors can experience at the Colorado Model Railroad Museum in Greeley, a 5,500 square foot museum focused on railroads with artifact displays, a massive 3D model railroad exhibit and a 1919 C&S Caboose! More at: https://www.cmrm.org/

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Sam Gerberding, General Manager of the Inn of the Governors, shares the hotel’s history and amenities including its onsite restaurant Del Charro, plus, family-friendly and outdoor destinations in Santa Fe, New Mexico. More: https://innofthegovernors.com/

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Christina Kantzavelos shares how to survive and thrive on your vacation if you battle with celiac disease, food intolerances, and sensitivities. See her tips here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/surviving-and-thriving-on-your-vacation-with-celiac-disease-food-intolerances-and-sensitivities/

Christina is a San Diego-based gluten-free and autoimmune disease-friendly travel and lifestyle blogger, licensed psychotherapist (LCSW), and professional content writer. More at BuenQamino.com

Featured music is "Adventure" by www.EliotLewis.com. Thanks to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (www.IFWTWA.org) for sponsoring this segment.

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