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In this podcast episode, Ian and Tonya have some vacation tips for families - some affordable destinations in Northeast America that are easy to get to, and are just a quick drive from Washington DC.
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. We'll explore Juneau, Alaska today. Travel'n On celebrates Alaska's 50th anniversary of their induction into the Union as the 49th State with a profile on the beautiful capitol city of Juneau. Lorene Palmer, President of the Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau tells Travel'n On why Juneau, Alaska is a unique and must see tourist destination. Then Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho discusses his challenges of managing a city that is larger than some States and why he loves his city. Finally, Jane Lindsey, Director of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, provides some insight into Juneau's unique history and culture. The state capital of Alaska is one of the state's most attractive cities and a popular tourist destination. With so much to see and do, Juneau is sure to have something [...]
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. We'll discuss the Airline Passengers Bill of Rights Act, author Libby's new book and life in Japan. Kate Hanni, Founder of the Coalition for an Airline Passengers Bill of Rights, returns to Travel'n On Radio to talk about the latest incidents on the tarmac and shall provide a legislative update on the proposed Airline Passengers Bill of Rights Act. Increased recompense for passengers and defense against excessive airline costs are goals of the proposed Airline Passengers Bill of Rights Act. Airlines would have to automatically repay customers in the event that their luggage is damaged, lost, or delayed. To ensure passenger safety, the Bill also addresses the problem of legroom and seat size that are constantly diminishing. Then, Libby Gill, author, business coach, and former SVP of Universal [...]
Rick Webster , VP of Public Policy at the US Travel Association, joins Travel'n On Radio to talk about the Travel Promotion Act and his Associations efforts to promote tourism in the United States.
Guests: Vermont Convention Bureau, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce, US Customs and Border Protection
Bundle up! This week, we head for Whistler, British Columbia one of the finest ski resorts in North America, and probably the world! And once the Olympics come there in 2010, the rest of the world is going to know that.
This year's National Travel and Tourism Week features the first-ever U.S. Travel Rally Day on Tuesday, May 12. On that day, cities across the country will unite to make a bold statement about the power of travel.
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Let's find hidden gems of Ireland. Travel'n On Radio returns to Ireland to discover some hidden gems, explore off-the-beaten-path attractions and play golf on one of the many Links courses on the Emerald Isle with Ireland aficionado and tour guide extraordinaire Will Collins. Then we will get an update on The Green Dragon, yacht entry in the Volvo Ocean Race, and the festivities in Galway.
The outbreak and apparent resurgence of the H1N1 virus, commonly referred to as the Swine Flu, has caught the world by surprise and worldwide concern over this virus is affecting many peoples lives, including their travel plans.
For all of you diving enthusiasts, Ian and Tonya have a real treat for you! They're joined by underwater photographer Christy Gavitt, who shares some of her favorite diving destinations in the world's most exotic locales, and offers some advice for those of you who have always wanted to learn how to scuba. Plus a special valentines gift: Ian and Tonya have some great ideas for some last-minute romantic getaways.
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Travel'n On will head to Richmond, Virginia to visit the city's Civil Rights sites along the heritage trail.
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. This segment takes us on a visit to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and other attractions in Cincinnati, Ohio. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, perched on the north bank of the Ohio River, honours freedom's heroes, from the period of the Underground Railroad to the present, with motivational tales and interactive experiences. Along with the Museum of Tolerance, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the National Civil Rights Museum, it is one of a new breed of "museums of conscience" in the country. In an effort to provoke visitors to consider what freedom means in their own lives, the Center provides insight into the battle for freedom in the past, present, and future. Its placement acknowledges Cincinnati's crucial role in the history of the Underground [...]
