Category Archives: Food and Drink

Fire, Wine, and Tourism Intersect Here



Podcast Number 408 SHOW NOTES Anyone who loves California wine country was on the edge of their seats lately as the Kincaid fire raced across the countryside threatening communities, homes, and vineyards. Lorene, our co-host, was in the middle of the action, evacuating her home and then giving her time to help others who were … Continue reading Fire, Wine, and Tourism Intersect Here


Beautiful Sonoma County for the Travel Trade



Podcast Number 395 SHOW NOTES Sonoma County California was in the midst of a firestorm at this time back in 2017. The recovery has been miraculous and Sonoma County is, and has been, open for business. Sonoma County is a beautiful place to send clients whether they are looking for luxury travel or simple small town … Continue reading Beautiful Sonoma County for the Travel Trade


352 – Experience Maui and the Wonders of Hawaiian Culture



Podcast Number 352 GUEST SEGMENT  Chris Kai’aokamālie, Director of Sales and Leisure for the Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau,  joins our show to discuss the beauty and cultural wonders of Maui. Plus we talk about the NACTA Maui Master Specialist program where the travel professional travels to Maui and spends time with Hawaiian natives. This … Continue reading 352 – Experience Maui and the Wonders of Hawaiian Culture


333 – Are Your Clients Looking for Paradise? Check Out Kaanapali Beach



Podcast Number 333 COHOSTED SEGMENT  Great food, the best coffee, mix with shopping, beaches, golf and you have paradise located on Kaanapali Beach. Lorene and I had the pleasure of talking with Shelley Kakula, the Executive Director of the Kaanapali Beach Resort Association, for the interview portion of this show. Shelley filled us in on … Continue reading 333 – Are Your Clients Looking for Paradise? Check Out Kaanapali Beach


286 – The World of Coffee and What SEO Means for Your Travel Business



Podcast Number 286 BUSINESS SEGMENT Search engine optimization (SEO) and what it means for your travel agent business. Check out this article in PC World if you want some quick tips in writing on how to optimize your website. The article is titled, “Five Tips to Improve Ranking and Increase Traffic.” CO HOSTED SEGMENT Today’s … Continue reading 286 – The World of Coffee and What SEO Means for Your Travel Business