Rashid Fehmi, the CEO of Minnesota based Travel Health and Wellness LLC recently contacted me to review a traveler's health app that he has been an integral part of creating. Once the app is downloaded and installed you choose from seven primary informational based categories - organized by the major continents and regions of the world. Theme travel is one of the categories and provides health information relating to niche type travels … [Read more...]
Ice-Covered Lake – Freezin’ for a Reason, Big Bear, CA
A Plunge into Big Bear Lake’s Frigid Water Benefits Special Olympics Big Bear Lake, Calif. February 3, 2016 – Today, the water temperature for Big Bear Lake is 34 degrees Fahrenheit, just two degrees from freezing. A sheet of ice covers most of the lake, making it unbearable for any human being to withstand. However, a group of courageous individuals will take a plunge into the frigid water on Saturday, March 5 to raise funds to benefit … [Read more...]
Travel Media Showcase & Lake Charles, LA
Travel Media Showcase is an annual industry event focusing on the USA domestic market, pairing representatives from mostly small to medium sized regions with a variety of journalists. Travel shows for the industry such as this one are a great way for journalists to make personal contact with destinations and brands - learn about some of the latest activities and attractions in each region and help coordinate future visits. This show was TMS's … [Read more...]
Peter Mondavi Sr: Longtime Napa Winemaker, Industry leader
We recently had the honor and rare privilege to sit down with Peter Mondavi Sr., long time proprietor of Napa's oldest winery, Charles Krug. Mr. Mondavi is 98 years young. We talked about history of course because when you've been in Napa as long as Peter Mondavi Sr. you have plenty to discuss. But we also covered the types of wines being produced today and how they differ from the wines he started out producing in the 1940's, not to mention his … [Read more...]