April 2022

April 30, 2022

Hour 1 Guest: Daniel Ovichegan, General Manager, NYLO Dallas Plano Hotel

Plano, Texas, USA www.NYLOhotels.com

This marvelous hotel is part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton and, therefore, benefits from the innovative procedures that Hilton put into place to add to the confidence of travelers that their health and safety issues are being carefully addressed. Travelers can expect electronic check-n and other contactless opportunities while still receiving the quality of care travelers associate with all Hilton brands. This hotel, conveniently located abutting Dallas and DFW International Airport, pffers 176 comfortable guest rooms including 2 Presidential Suites, king, queen and double bedded accommodations where management and staff’s focus is “serving and service,” creating an atmosphere designed to exceed guests’ expectations! Have a listen. . . .

Hour 2 Guest: Malachy McCourt, Author, Actor, Wit, Humorist, All-Around-Wild-Man Malachy McCourt at IMDB

Where to begin?

Malachy McCourt has been a repeat guest on all of Stephanie Abrams’ radio shows including Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams, Travelers411 and Traveling Feet. His first appearance was in conjunction with Stephanie’s coverage of the Tribeca Film Festival in 2006 and Malachy’s appearance in the film, “The Saint of 9/11.” He has been a frequent guest appearing to chat with Stephanie about his travels as well as travels that have taken both of them to Ireland when Stephanie was invited by the McCourt family to the debut of “Angela’s Ashes, the Musical” which premiered in Limerick at the Lime Tree Theatre. The play covers the the childhood period of the McCourt boys after they were whisked off to Ireland after the death of their little sister in Brooklyn, NY. The book, “Angela’s Ashes,” written by Malachy’s brother, Frank, won a Pulitzer Prize and was made into a feature film.

Malachy has written 9 books including the NYTimes Best Seller, “A Monk Swimming,” and his latest, “Death Need Not Be Fatal.” He currently hosts a NYC radio show, has a long list of film and TV credits and is probably working on his 10th book! Stephanie says that Malachy is always a joy to chat with, is full of mischief, and you never know what to expect from him next! So have a listen:

Hour 3: Travel Expert Stephanie Abrams shares tips on traveling safely and avoiding scam artists in your travels!

April 24, 2022

Guest: Kevin O’Connor, President, Transportation Management Services/ Sunshine Flyer, based in Orlando, Florida, USA

Learn about a new an imaginative mode of transportation taking arriving passengers at Orlando International Airport to their reserved hotel at Disney World in style on a snazzy motor coach with staff bedecked in costumes befitting the image of the transportation. Learn why you’ll want to arrive in a Sunshine Flyer vehicle and how to make reservations in this interview with Kevin O’Connor!

AND REMEMBER: When you arrive at the airport in Orlando, GO TO LEVEL 1 IN TERMINAL B AND WALK ‘ALL THE WAY’ TO THE LEFT TO CONNECT WITH YOUR SUNSHINE FLYER MAGICAL TRANSPORT!

www.SunshineFlyer.com wwwTMS.com

April 23, 2022

Hour 1 Guest: Jenny Oaks, Co-owner, Victorian Inn, Ferndale, Humboldt County, California. www.VictorianInn.com

Enjoy learning about the Victorian Inn, located in the quaint, charming and gentile town of Ferndale where neon signs and brand logos don’t exist. This is a town like no other where time seems to have stopped. . . but Wi-Fi is available! You’ll love the charm of the Victorian Inn which also captivated the imagination of the film companies who produced “Outbreak,” starring Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Donald Sutherland and more and the film, “The Majestic,” starring Jim Carrey, Laurie Holden, Hal Holbrook, Bob Balaban. The tent “annex” to the “hospital” which was actually the town’s bank, and the Majestic Theater’s facade were set in the same spot next to the big blue building that is the Victorian Inn. Both the hotel of the inn and its restaurant served many of those where were on site for weeks, in the case of the actors, and months, in the case of the crew members, during the pre-production and shooting of both films. Ferndale is a short drive to the Pacific Ocean and to Seven Mile Drive through the Redwoods who are the most famous of Humbodlt County’s restaurants if you discount the marijuana which is grown in abundance in the county. A new Skywalk in the Sequoia Park Zoo nearby provides a unique look for visitors interested in walking through the canopy of the redwood trees. Enjoy this romp with Jenny Oaks. Nothing can beat getting oaks and redwoods together! Wood that we could be there now! Ha!

Hour 2: Travel Expert Stephanie Abrams provides travel trips for road trips in this hour! Pack your bags and get ready to roll as part of “Stay & Play USA,”one if Stephanie’s signature travel segments!

Hour 3 Guest: Donna Drake, host of TV’s “The Donna Drake Show: Live It Up!” Yet again another unexplainable “coincidence” motivated Stephanie to contact Donna and invite her back on Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams as it’s been soat least three years since last they spoke. You’ll want to hear this and other stories unfold this hour. Get comfortable and sit in on their chat about Malta, Greece and other places and people you’ll want to learn about!

April 17, 2022

Guests:

Guy David Innes–Ker, 10th Duke of Roxburghe, Floors Castle, Kelso, Scotland appears in a rebroadcast of an interview produced in his private residence at the castle located in the Scottish Borders Region of Scotland. This reboadcast is part of a series of memorable interviews representative of visits travel expert Stephanie Abrams has made to speak with those involved in travel and tourism in celebration of Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams being in its 20th year on radio. www.FloorsCastle.co

Stuart Beattie, Rosslyn Chapel, Church Director, Roslin Glen, Midlothian Scotland, historic chapel featuring carvings and noteworthy events depicted in best selling book and film, The DaVinci Code. www.RosslynChapel.com

April 16, 2022

Hour 1 Guests:

Leigh Pierre-Oetker, Executive Director, Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation, Eureka, Humboldt County, California www.SequoiaParkZoo.net

Jim Campbell-Spickler, Zoo Director, Leigh Pierre-Oetker, Executive Director, Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation, Eureka, Humboldt County, California www.SequoiaParkZoo.net

Hour 2 Guest: John Porter, Owner, Benbow Inn, a member of Historic Hotels of America, Garberville, California www.BenbowInn.com

Hour 3 Guest: Justin Legge, General Manager, Benbow KOA & Golf Course, Garberville, California http://www.koa.com/campgrounds/benbow http://www.koa.com/campgrounds/benbow

April 10, 2020

Guest: Andy Levine, Founder & CEO, Duvine Cycling & Adventure Company. Based in Somerville, Massachusetts. Offers Bicycle Tours customized for small groups in the US and abroad. Based in www.DuVine.com

April 9, 2020

Hour 1 Guest: Kevin O’Connor, President,

Transportation Management Services/ Sunshine Flyer, based in Orlando. Learn about a new an imaginative mode of transportation taking arriving passengers at Orlando International Airport to their reserved hotel at Disney World in style on a snazzy motor coach with staff bedecked in costumes befitting the image of the transportation. Learn why you’ll want to arrive in a Sunshine Flyer vehicle and how to make reservations in this interview with Kevin O’Connor!

AND REMEMBER: When you arrive at the airport in Orlando, GO TO LEVEL 1 IN TERMINAL B AND WALK ‘ALL THE WAY’ TO THE LEFT TO CONNECT WITH YOUR SUNSHINE FLYER MAGICAL TRANSPORT!

www.SunshineFlyer.com wwwTMS.com

Hour 2 Guests:

Tim Husbands opening CEO of Titanic Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland www.TitanicBelfast.com

Claire Bradshaw, opening Director of Marketing, Titanic Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland www.TitanicBelfast.com

Hour 3 Guests:

David Donahue, nephew of Titanic Victim from Addergoole Parish, Lahardaun, Co. Mayo, Ireland

Bridie Syron, niece of Titanic Victim from Addergoole Parish, Lahardaun, Co. Mayo, Ireland

Michael Coleman, Berkshire County Massachusetts Ireland Resident Designer of Titanic Commemorative Windows in St. Patrick’s Church, Lahardaun, Co. Mayo, Ireland.

Memorializing the 20th year on radio of Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams, this hour commemorates unique and special interviews with Bridie Syron and David Donahue, each of whom had an aunt from Addergoole Parish in County Mayo become a victim of the sinking of Titanic. Also interviewed this hour is Michael Coleman, a “blow-in” to County Mayo, originally from Pittsfield, Massachusetts in Berkshire County, , who has now lived in Ireland about 22 years and who designed the 2 new windows in St. Patrick’s Church in Lahardane depicting the departure from the town of the 11 locals who sailed on Titanic, of which only 3 survived, and showing a group on the deck of Titanic about to sail from County Cork. These interviews were recorded on location in Lahardane, Co. Mayo, in December 2011. The events of April 14th and 15th, 2012 on the 100th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic can be seen on sAbrams.net archived under Travel TV in Episode 9 called, “Of Titanic Proportions.” We hope you make the time to listen to this radio episode and watch the TV episode as well as it is a tribute to those living in Addergoole Parish as much as it is a tribute to those who sailed on Titanic.

April 3, 2022

Guest: Andy Levine, Founder & CEO, Duvine Cycling & Adventure Company. Based in Somerville, Massachusetts. Offers Bicycle Tours customized for small groups in the US and abroad. Based in www.DuVine.com

April 2, 2022

Hour 1 & Hour 2 Guest:

Mark Leslie, CEO, Martello, Creator of Visitor Centre Experiences Globally. www.MartelloMedia.com

Talking with Mark Leslie is always a joy! Join in the experience as Stephanie debriefs Mark on his recent trip to Malta where he led a small group that included Chris Phillips, Independent Curator & Art Critic, Elaine Hirschl Ellis, President of Arts & Crafts Tours and Peyton Skipwith, London art connoisseur. Travel Expert Stephanie Abrams contributed to the group’s experience by introducing Mark Leslie to Nicholas, Marquis de Piro who lives in the palatial mansion, Casa Rocca Piccola, in Valletta, Malta where his family has resided for over 400 years, which is filled with incredible art, antiques and British connections including an “intersection” with Winston Churchill, Mark’s first cousin once removed. Stephanie also sorted out a meeting for the merry band with Narcy Calamatta who is an expert on ‘all things Maltese,’ is an actor, playwright, film producer, author and recently won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Malta Film Awards! Let’s get the inside scoop on Mark and his friends’ travels in Malta!

Hour 3 Guest: Narcy Calamatta, Citizen of Malta, Actor, Playwright, Screenplay writer, film and play producer, author, wit, historian and spokesperson for Malta Tourism Authority. Narcy is a frequently featured guests on Stephanie Abrams radio shows and ‘steals the show’ in Travel TV WITH Stephanie Abrams’ Episode 1: Magnificent Malta: Gem of the Mediterranean which is archived at sabrams.net in the Travel TV section.