Costa Mesa, California Getaway - Linda Kissam on Big Blend Radio

Yearning to explore a fresh dining and shopping scene for your next long Southern California weekend getaway? From fusion cuisine and cooking classes, to wine tasting and shopping, travel writer Linda Kissam explains why Costa Mesa should be on your radar. Read her travel article here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/costa-mesa-california-getaway/Featured music on this episode is "Hey Hey California" by Everett Coast.

Mt Beautiful Wines - Robert Watkins and Linda Kissam on Big Blend Radio

When a vineyard is in sync with its environment, wines of great complexity and appeal are possible. Mt. Beautiful wines from New Zealand are a product of just that scenario. This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Eat, Drink & Be Merry show features Robert Watkins - CEO, and writer Linda Kissam “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva.” More at: https://www.mtbeautiful.com/Featured music is "High on the Mountain" by Shelley King - https://www.shelleyking.com/

Linda Kissam, Robin Fahr, Eric Wall - A Taste of Tri-Valley, California

This episode of Big Blend Radio covers California's Ti-Valley district in the East Bay region, with featured guests travel writer Linda Kissam, Robin Fahr of Visit Tri-Valley, California, and Eric Wall of BottleTaps.Just east of San Francisco, this region is home to 60 award-winning wineries in Livermore Wine Country, foodie inspired restaurants, delicious brew pubs, an ice cream trail, charismatic downtowns, malls, shopping outlets, and unspoiled hiking trails. Read Linda's Tri-Valley article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/tri-valley-showcases-wines-beer-parks-and-unique-eateries/Featured music on the show is “Diva Linda’s Boss Nova” by Micha Schellhaas.

Destination Palm Springs: Linda Kissam, Michael C. Green, Tim Bannister

Travel writer Linda Kissam “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva” shares her three day boutique experience in Palm Springs, California. Plus, special guests Michael C. Green of the Palm Springs Small Hotel Tourism Business Improvement District and Triangle Inn Palm Springs, and Tim Bannister of Celebrity Tours, join in this Big Blend Radio conversation. Read Linda's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/palm-springs-california-a-nod-to-elegance-tradition-and-contemporary-times/

Unique Shopping Destinations - Linda Kissam on Big Blend Radio

From the Christmas Markets in Europe to artist studio tours in the Pacific Northwest Linda Kissam knows and loves shopping! Hear her Big Blend Radio conversation with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith where she chats about her favorite shopping destinations, and sends them on a Love Your Parks Tour story mission to find and document as many unique shopping destinations as possible! Known as the ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’, travel writer Linda Kissam is a longtime Big Blend Radio guest and magazine contributor sharing stories about her food, wine, shopping and travel adventures across the country and around the world. A seasoned writer with a background in publicity and tourism management, Linda is also the President of the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association. Keep up with Linda's adventures at www.AllinGoodTaste.info and follow the Love Your Parks Tour at www.LoveYourParksTour.com

Authentic Lafayette, Louisiana - Linda Kissam, Benjamin Berthelot & Captain Friedman on Big Blend Radio

Lafayette is considered to be the center of Acadiana, the area of Cajun and Louisiana Creole culture in the state. From swamp boat tours to rum tasting, zydeco breakfasts and tours of the Tabasco Factory, travel writer Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’, Benjamin J. Berthelot - President & CEO of Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, and Captain Tucker Friedman - Owner of Atchafalaya Basin Landing & Marina, share what makes Lafayette such a unique and fun destination. See Linda's travel story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/authentic-lafayette-louisiana/Featured music is ‘Luke’s Stomp’ by www.JohnnyMastro.com

Willamette Valley Wine Country - Linda Kissam, Morgen McLaughlin, Taylor Pfaff on Big Blend Radio

Big Blend Radio's Happy Hour show celebrates the Willamette Valley Wine Country in Oregon, known for producing elegant Pinot Noirs, crisp Chardonnays, and striking Rieslings! Featured Guests include: - Big Blend travel writer Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’ (pictured)- Morgen McLaughlin - Executive Director of the Willamette Valley Wineries - Taylor Pfaff - CEO of Left Coast Estate in Rickreall, Oregon (pictured). See Linda's Willamette Valley Wine story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/tasting-willamette-valley-wine-country/Featured music is “Willamette Fog” from the album “Parting Is” by guitarist www.JonDurant.com

Excellence in Tourism - Bobbi DePorter and Linda Kissam on Big Blend Radio

Part 5 of Big Blend Radio’s Excellence in Tourism series on How to Put the “I” Back Into Community through a Responsible Tourism Plan that incorporates the 8 Keys of Excellence. This discussion focuses on the 4th Key of Tourism Excellence, “THIS IS IT! Attention to detail. Stay focused and tuned into your community and visitor needs.”Featured guest panelists include: Bobbi DePorter - Co-founder of SuperCamp, and travel writer Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Travel Diva’ - President of International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association. More on Tourism Excellence Here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/putting-the-i-back-in-community-pt-1/Music on this episode is “Time Stands Still” from the album “Feast” by Tall Men Group.