Vacation Station

It’s always good to get a local’s inside scoop on a destination, and in this Q&A, Glynn Burrows, family history buff and owner of Norfolk Tours, shares what it’s like to live, work and play in Norfolk, a beautiful county within East Anglia, England. From the numerous historic churches and ruins, to the coast and countryside, Norfolk is a popular destination for those who love history, nature and places with an authentic ‘sense of place’. Read his Q&A here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/locals-insider-norfolk-england/

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This episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum, an impressive $23-million museum complex in the historic downtown district of Natchitoches. Featured guests include: Arlene Gould – Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, Doug Ireland – Chairman of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, and Jennae Biddiscombe - Branch Director of Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum. Learn more on Natchitoches, here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/natchitoches-louisiana/

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Travel writer and author Michael Cervin discusses his latest book, SANTA BARBARA KNOW IT ALL: A GUIDE TO EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS! Unique in its approach, Santa Barbara Know-It-All is packed with Santa Barbara’s hidden gems and undiscovered wonders, from the best places to picnic, hike, to places for booze, local foods, shopping, not to mention trivia and unusual truths that make Santa Barbara distinctive. Learn more: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/michael-cervin-santa-barbara-know-it-all/
Featured music on this episode is the song, "California Days" by Josh Pfeiffer.

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Chances are when you travel with family, there will be competing priorities for those who love land activities and those who love the water. The good news is the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao, aka, the ABC islands offer a variety of activities to suit everyone. Travel writer and hospitality expert Jan. M Smith returns to Big Blend Radio with tips about planning a family vacation in the Caribbean’s ABC Islands. See here Caribbean travel story here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/landlubbers-and-beach-bums-equally-enjoy-the-caribbeans-abc-islands/
Music on this show features the song ‘Jamaica’ from the Ed Roman album ‘Letters from High Latitudes’. www.EdRoman.net

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Located on the southern part of Georgia’s scenic coastline, St. Simons has been attracting vacationers in the know for generations. Travel writer Debbie Stone shares her beach, nature, history, shopping and culinary adventures on St. Simons Island. Read her travel story, Here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/exploring-st-simons-island-georgia/
Music featured on this episode is "The Island, The Sea and You" from the Carmen Lundy album, Code Noir. www.CarmenLundy.com

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Gabrielle Euvino discusses her book, “What They Didn’t Teach You in Italian Class: Slang Phrases for the Café, Club, Bar, Bedroom, Ball Game and More," published by Ulysses Press. Gabrielle is an adjunct professor of Italian and cross-cultural communications, a professional translator and interpreter, and author of several books on learning Italian. See: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/gabrielle-euvino-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-italian-class/

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Debi Lander, a freelance writer, and photographer specializing in travel, food, and lifestyle, shares some of her favorite lessons learned from the road, especially those garnered during her six-month European adventure in 2016. Her website, www.bylandersea.com, brings the best of her global journeys to readers via links to her published stories and highlights from her travel journal. Debi is an active member of the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association. See her story on slow travel, here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/slow-travel-for-boomer-women/
Song aired on the segment is 'Traveling' by www.WallyLawder.com

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From favorite walking trails to picnic spots and date night destinations, Sheila Stone, owner of Sequoia Vacation Rentals, gives us the locals inside scoop on what it's like to live, work and play in Three Rivers, California. Located in Tulare County, central California, Three Rivers is a beautiful and vibrant art community that runs along the banks of the Kaweah River, and sits at the entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Learn more: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/three-rivers-california/

From history and nature to wine and local cuisine, travel writer HIlarie Larson discusses her adventures on Whidbey Island in Washington State. There's something inexplicably magical about Whidbey Island - a mystical quality that makes locals linger and visitors never want to leave. Discover the beauty and flavor of this Pacific Northwest paradise. Read Hilarie's article, here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/whidbey-island-a-world-apart-from-the-ordinary/

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From author William Faulkner's house 'Rowan Oak' to the Oxford Courthouse Square Historic District, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her experiences in Historic Oxford, Mississippi. Known for its rich history, small town charm and creative community, its touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”. See here article, here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/oxford-mississippi-discover-a-southern-jewel/

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