Chocolatier Thierry Lauzea Freres Lauzea Chocolates, we sampled...yum |
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Martinique Photos
Chef Johnny and Chef Guy Ferdinand aka "Chef Hot Pants" Petibonum Beach Restaurant Black Sand Beach |
TRAVEL PLANNERS RADIO SHOW 5/22/2010
The radio interviews are broadcast over the web and 15 radio stations throughout the U.S. www.globalamericanbroadcasting.com GAB1 Listen Live every Saturday, 8 - 10am central. More interviews from Martinique and photos. The annual top travel association show in U.S. held in Orlando. Our regulars Tom Parsons with Deals & Steals and our regular travelwriter, Patrice, with a report from the Isle of Guernsey. HOUR 1 Gilles Duplan, owner of Trois-Ilets, Martinique overlooking the bay, hotel of charm and suites and villas. We talk about our visit to the birthplace of Josephine, Empress and wife of Napolean Bonaparte. La Pagerie Museum in Trois-Ilets, Martinique 2010 U.S. Travel Association's PowWow with over 5,000 in attendence for convention where billions in travel and tourism sales are made. We also discussed Kevin's visit to Kennedy Space Ctr, where he is the "voice" of the I-Pad for the Ctr. Sue had an adventure day (more to come on that) starting off with an airboat ride, a bi-plane ride and then "I CAN FLY" indoor skydiving at 145mph. Weekly Kevin has the travel news and Sue has the travel tips. Tom Parsons, www.bestfares.com Deals & Steals for our listeners. Regular contributor, Patrice Raplee, travelwriter Editor Travel Excursion & Seattle Spotlight, columnist for Patrice visited the Isle of Guernsey, who knew it is closer to France than to England??? She also talked about being caught up in the delays from the volcano ash from Iceland. All radio interviews are archived 24/7 on |
TRAVEL PLANNERS RADIO SHOW FOR 5/25/2010
We had a wonderful trip to Martinique and interviewed chefs, chocolatiers, hoteliers and talked about museums. Hour 1 Crystal Coita, representative for Martinique with www.franceguide.com talked about life in Martinique and their history, food and culture. An interview with Chef Guy Ferdinand aka "Chef Hot Pants" and Chef Johnny at the Petibonum Beach Restaurant. The black sand beach in Martinique was very hot and the gourmet meals prepared for us were outstanding. Another interview in Lamentin, Martinique was with Chocolatier Thierry Lauzea, Freres Lauzea. We toured and sampled his fine chocolates. HOUR 2 Our regular, Tom Parsons, www.bestfares.com told us about the weeks Deals & Steals. Next interview was with Chef Raphael Fletcher, Fleur de Sel, La Troise Islet, Martinique. French food...can't get any better than that. We spent our last night in Martinique at the Relais & Chateaux, Cap Est and talked with Veronique Tauquin Next week there will be more interviews from the wonderful tropical island of Martinique. |
Friday, June 18, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Fox News Channel 2
Wednesday, June 16 Sue is the "Travel Expert" for Fox News Channel 2 in St. Louis and was interviewed by anchor John Brown on the Drug Crisis in Kingston, Jamaica and Mexico and the Gulf Coast Oil Crisis. Jamaica http://www.travel.state.gov/ Dept. of State warns against traveling to capital city of Kingston, Jamaica. The Government of Jamaica has imposed a State of Emergency. Prime Minister Bruce Manning agreed with U.S. to extradite one of the world's most dangerous narcotics kingpins, Christoper "Dudus" Coke. His supporters have been stockpiling arms and having clashes with police. Some airlines have cancelled flights into the capital city and access to the Norman Manley International Airport has at times been blocked by the clashes with the police and the criminal elements. The drug lord has been compared to Robin Hood by the locals since he gives to the poor. TIPS Avoid public gatherings and use a high degree of caution when traveling in the Kingston area. Gulf Coast Oil Crisis Edith Parten, Communication Director for the Alabama Gulf Coast Region said, "We have had hundreds of calls and requests from across the state and U.S. asking what they can do to help with the Gulf Coast oil spill crisis. We are asking potential tourists and visitors to keep their vacation plans on the Gulf Coast. That is the best way they can help." "There are so many things to see and do on our Gulf Coast other than getting in the ocean. Swimming pools, shopping, great restaurants and attractions like Bellingrath Gardens and the Exploreum in Mobile, and the Zoo and Fort Morgan in Gulf Shores." "Keep your plans, the beaches are still beautiful in many areas and crews are working hard to clean up what has come ashore." Baldwin County, Alabama has 40,000 travel-related jobs that will be affected and visitor spending is $2.3 billion. Florida Governor Charlie Christ has made preparation and response to the oil crisis his top priority. For primary updates and info on response actions and impacts to the state of Florida Some hotels and resorts are experiencing some cancellations. The residents say they are used to hurricanes and tropical storms, but not this kind of threat with uncertainty. For maps and tracking on the oil spill go to The surface point of the spill is now 160 miles. Destin, FL has piled up 244 loads of sand berms to protect the 15 rare coastal freshwater dune lakes. Santa Rosa Beach, FL has concrete barriers and mesh netting ready if needed to protect their beaches. Rescued birds from the Gulf of Mexico have been moved to the Atlantic Ocean side at Wabasso, FL. MEXICO DRUG WARS Updated travel warnings remain in effect for the Mexico border towns of Tijuana, Nogales, Ciudad Juarea, Nuevo Laredo, Monterray and Matamoros. Millions of U.S. citizens visit Mexico annually and the resort and tourist areas do not see the level of crime and violence. Most of the victims are Mexican citizens who are associated with criminal activities, security also poses a threat for U.S. citizens. TIPS Avoid dangerous situations, know who to contact in an emergency, avoid areas where crime might occur and visit tourist areas in daylight. |
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Theatrical and Literary Trip to Alabama
Radio Interviews for Travel Planners Radio Show Edith Parten, Gulf Coast Reg. Dir. Tourism Plays and Musicals Opening Night "To Kill A Mockingbird" "It's A Grand Night For Singing" "Color Purple Musical" Shakespeares "All's Well That Ends Well" Edgar Allan Poe's "Fall of the House (Usher)" Anne Forschler-Tarrasch, Curator Birmingham Museum of Art Wedgewood Collection Kevin Travel News Sue Travel Tips Tom Parsons www.BestFares.com Henry Howard (on left in surgeon photo) 1st Sgt. Medical Orderly 31st Alabama Infantry Regimental Field Hospital Re-enactment James Hammond, Battle of Selma Re-enactment Committee Chair |
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