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IFWTWA Travel Writers Talk Holiday Escapes and Destinations

From Egypt to Southern California and Florida, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA focuses on holiday escapes and destinations.


WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-XO0eSXI5Gs 


FEATURED IFWTWA TRAVEL WRITERS:

* MICHELE D. BAKER is a world traveler, travel writer, photographer, author, and co-owner of Treasures of Egypt Tours and Pyramids Overlook Inn that overlooks the Sphinx and Pyramids in Egypt. More:

http://www.treasuresofegypttours.com/ 

http://www.pyramidsoverlookinn.com/ 

https://www.micheledbaker.com/ 


* MARJORIE ROTHSTEIN is a travel writer and a a spa destination specialist focused on the latest trends in luxe destination resorts, wellness spas, beaming retreats, and transformational travel experiences. See her stories about Laguna Beach in Southern California:

https://livethe5starlife.blogspot.com/2018/08/pageant-of-mastersfine-art-becomes-alive.html 

https://livethe5starlife.blogspot.com/2015/12/montage-laguna-beach-resort-and-spa.html 


* TERRI GUTHRIE is an internationally published and monthly syndicated travel writer for lifestyle publications and online news. Terri’s work showcases luxury travel as she writes for affluent Dallas/Ft Worth areas. 

See Terri's story on the holiday season in St. Augustine, FL https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2023/09/05/travel-with-terri-and-visit-amazing-st-augustine/ 

Follow Terri's adventures at: https://www.youtube.com/@UCKrMk9oN47ve5FgvNGna5Dg  


Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/

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