Hawaii

Hawaiian Islands Overview

Did you know that Aloha doesn’t mean hello? Although it is often used as a greeting, it really is so much more than that. As Robin explained it’s actually a value system that’s woven into the fabric of the Hawaiian people with a deep meaning. The term Aloha actually means “the breath of life” in Hawaiian so it’s literally giving and receiving the breath of life. And you know you really can’t have a more intimate connection with someone than letting them know your essence and it’s something that is really intangible.

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Everglades

Naples, Marco Island, Everglades

I’m super excited because today we get to talk about another amazing part of Florida – Naples, Marco Island, the Everglades and the surrounding areas – also known as Florida’s Paradise Coast. I was recently joined by Claudia Cianfero, Travel Industry Sales Manager for Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB who shared with us everything there is to see and do in these Gulf Coast destinations.

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Oregon

Oregon 

Howdy! Your Chief Travel Guru is super excited because today we’re going to talk about another destination here in the US – the wonderful state of Oregon! I recently had my travel partner Greg Eckhart – the Director of Global Sales at Travel Oregon – join me for one of my video chats to tell us everything and anything about Oregon!

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Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

In today’s video chat I am joined by Jocilyn Schumacher, the Senior Manager, Travel Trade at Visit Santa Barbara who enchants us with all the amazing things that Santa Barbara, California – aka The American Riviera – has to offer. And believe me – this is one “riviera” you are going to want to add to your list of must see domestic destinations. From the outdoor activities to the food and wine scene to wellness to arts and culture and so much more – there is truly something for everyone to be found in sunny and beautiful Santa Barbara. California here we come!

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a cliffside and waterside town

Scenic Group

Howdy! In today’s video chat we are taking a look at the Scenic Group and some of their fabulous cruise offerings. I recently welcomed my colleague, Oya Bekisoglu – previously the Regional Sales Director for Scenic USA, to tell us all about the experience’s Scenic offers on their amazing river cruise options. Are you ready to discover what awaits you on these awesome vessels? Great – grab a chair on deck and come sail away with us!     

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Sicily

Sicily

Howdy! Today I am taking you to the island Sicily for a bit of amore – or Italian love! And we are getting this fabulous overview of this incredible destination thanks to my friend Sebastiano Peluso, the founder of Discover Italy, which is a company that is actually based in the US and represents different local tour operators in Sicily – which just so happens to be Sebastiano’s hometown.

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New York City

New York City

Howdy! I am sooo excited today because we’re going to be talking about a place very near and dear to my heart. The place where I grew up – and that place is none other than the fabulous New York City!

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Prague

Czech Republic

Howdy! Today we will be learning all about the Czech Republic thanks to a recent visit by Michaela Claudino the Director for Czech Tourism North America to one of my video chats.

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Wine Glasses

Notable Wine

Howdy! Today’s video chat is centered around gastronomy – but not food this time – instead it’s all about the wine! I recently had the pleasure of having Sean Antoniello who is the Owner of Notable Wine.

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