November 2003

 
     
 

"Travel With Stephanie Abrams!"

Show Notes for

November 2, 2003:

Travel Expert Stephanie Abrams and her on-air Traveling Companion, Dave Isby, visit with hotels worldwide as they present "Hotel Check-In!" Starting off the program is an exploration of why tourism to Cuba should be restricted until Castro is no longer in power with an interview with Jack Guitaras, travel agency owner of Lorraine Travel in Miami, Florida.

Listeners learn specifics of the hardships imposed on Cuban citizens and why US dollars should not support this on-going travesty.

Then, it's off to explore hotels where checking-in is encouraged! Included are visits with NYC's 52nd Street Flatotel.

General Manager of the Flatotel shares information on the largest guestrooms in NYC and and update on events in the city that never sleeps! In the weekly segment, "Caribbean Corner," guests Magnus Alnebeck, General Manager of La Dera Resort in St. Lucia and Ross Stevenson, GM of the 5-star Cobblers Cove in Barbados share the kind of information that sends listeners packin'! David Benton, GM of the AAA 5-Diamond Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia shares the secret to how this prestigeous hotel has achieved its reputation for excellence.

And Paul Charoy, Vice President of the global chain of Sofitel Hotels, visits with Stephanie Abrams sharing information on why Sofitel's uniquely special locations make it easier for business and leisure travelers to visit the cities in which they are located.

Stephanie's Traveling Pet segment focuses on the deluxe Chesterfield Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida where the Pampered Pooch Program includes a pet-friendly outdoor dining courtyard where pets and their owners can enjoy gourmet dining! Be sure to visit Stephanie's Award-Winning web site at www.sabrams.com.

 

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"Travel With Stephanie Abrams!"

Show Notes for November 9, 2003:

"Inspiring Travel!" is the topic on today's edition of, "Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams!" on Business Talk Radio. Stephanie shares with the audience destinations and travel opportunities that inspire, elevate, and enhance the human spirit, talking about travel that leaves the traveler a better person because of the experience!

A fan of the show, inspired by the May 25, 2003, edition of the show on the topic of travel to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, was motivated to make the trip! She reports to listeners on her trip with Big Five Tours and Expeditions to Ecuador and wha she experienced on the cruise through the Galapagos Islands that she took in August!


C.T. Su, Minister of Tourism of Taiwan shares the kind of information on this inspirational destination that one rarely gets to learn about in a special interview with Stephanie Abrams. Lisa Juarez, Director of Marketing for Viking River Cruises explores cruising in the China and the enriching experiences travelers have on this awe-inspiring itinerary.

Rob Sherman, Managing Director of the 5 -Star Curtain Bluff Resort in Antigua provides a wonderful description of luxury in their accommodations where the beach is right outside your doorstep . . .explaining all of this while lying on a sailboat in the Caribbean Sea and talking with Stephanie on his cell phone! Listeners escape right into the relaxation of the moment through the interview process!

Dr. Tim Campbell, Director of the Saint Patrick Centre in Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland, joins Stephanie and her Traveling Companion, Dave Isby, to explore the kind of "Inspiring Travel" that one can only find in Ireland and uniquely find in the Kingdoms of Down, particularly at the Saint Patrick Centre. If you're looking for a great setting for your next meeting or an enriching leisure journey, Downpatrick is a Must Visit destination.

And we're not done yet!!

Stephanie Abrams will provide a list of her 10 Top Inspiring Travel Destinations! If you miss the show, go to Stephanie's Award-Winning Website at www.sabrams.com, which has just won the Spotlight2003 Achievement Award Number One Honor for Best Web Site from the League of American Communications Professionals!

Once there, click on Sponsors, and then on Show Archive where you will find each show archived for 4 weeks after it airs!

As if that weren't enough, Stephanie and Dave give away a cruise on the American West Steamboat Company's Empress of the North for a lucky listener and guest who will win and 8-night Columbia and Snake River Cruise!

 

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"Travel With Stephanie Abrams!"

Show Notes for November 16, 2003:

Another action packed show at, "Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams!" on Business Talk Radio as Stephanie and her Traveling Companion, Dave Isby, explore Romantic Getaways on the nationally syndicated show!

Guests include: Louise Langan of the fairytale Killarney Hotels; a visit with Flume Cottage at Samoset in Rockport, Maine; Arnelle Kendall, VP of Red Carnations Hotels; Michael Bryant in the weekly Caribbean Corner segment sharing information about the intimate Rendez-Vous Resort in St. Lucial; Pamela Richards, Commissioner of Tourism for the US Virgin Islands exploring the wonderfully romantic tropical paradise that is part of our homeland.

PLUS Stephanie Abrams will reveal her latest TOP 10 Romantic Hotels list!

Visit Stephanie's Award-Winning web site at www.sabrams.com for Top 10 lists and other special travel news and information!

 

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"Travel With Stephanie Abrams!"

Show Notes for November 23, 2003:

 

Travel Expert Stephanie Abrams and her Traveling Companion, Dave Isby, at the overwhelming request of listeners, are going Golfing again!

This show is full of surprises with visits to golfing destinations like the distinguished Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami, Florida. Guest Tom Manno, General Manager of the Doral, shares information on the 40 year history of the resort, the great golfers who have been guests over the years, and the effort the resort has made to be on the cutting-edge to maintain the loyalty of golfers!

Stephanie goes globe-hopping to golfing destinations from Spain to Hawaii with stops in-between and tips on charming hotels and resorts that complete the dream trip!

Of course, the weekly feature, Caribbean Corner, will present great golfing opportunities in the Caribbean as well! Be sure to visit Stephanie's web site at www.sabrams.com for travel updates, news, specials and relevant information about travel opportunities.

 

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"Travel With Stephanie Abrams!"

Show Notes for November 30, 2003:

 

Aaaah! Take a deep breath, relax, unwind and think 'rejuvenation' as Travel Expert Stephanie Abrams and her Traveling Companion Dave Isby span the globe visiting Spa Resorts. . . and in each destination you'll learn about attractions, shopping, and golf courses for the 'signficant-other' who is not quite ready for the spa experience! But this is no ordinary Spa exploration!

Listeners will learn about a fabulous new 'Caviar and Champagne Massage!" Just ask Stephanie and she'll be the first to tell you that sounds so much better than oil and seaweed! Interviews include visits with experts on Iceland's Blue Lagoon, the Spa Director at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa, The Sonesta Beach Resort in Key Biscayne, the Mauna Lani Bay & Bungalows Spa Director on the Big Island of Hawaii, and a special visit to spas in the weekly feature, Caribbean Corner!

Be sure to visit www.sabrams.com for updates on travel news, specials, and global happening of interest to the business and leisure traveler.

 

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