Jon Provost from Lassie to appear on Talkin’ Pets

Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams Show Notes 2008 April
April 6, 2008Celebrate the 300th edition of Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams with a whirlwind tour from visiting Greece by moped to visiting the new Harley Davidson Museum complete with the travel insurance you need to give you peace of mind on your global journey, travel expert Stephanie Abrams delivers the world in two hours!
Topics Include:
The differences between the regions of Greece, the Ionian Islands, the north of Greece and other regions are explored for the cultural similarities and great differences.
Discussions include places to visit in Athens, Rhodes, Crete, Hydra, Santorini, Mykonos, and more.
Protecting the artifacts of Greece and displaying the artifacts found in Athens when their subway system was built.
Discussion of new museum created by the Greek government at the foot of the Acropolis.
What to see and do on the perfect itinerary visiting Greece provided by the General Director of the Greek National Tourist Organization including: Athens, the Acropolis, Acropolis Hill, Hydra, a traditional, unspoiled island with no automobiles, where mopeds and donkeys are basic transportation.
The experience of Greek Good Friday in Athens’ Constitution Square.
Humanitarian assistance of Skylink Travel Group in returning an obelisk to Ethiopia from Italy which was taken during World War II.
News and insights into the new Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, WI.
Update on what travelers need to know about travel insurance to protect themselves and their travel purchase investment.
Guests Include:
George Tambakis, General Director, Greek National Tourist Organization
www.gnto.org
Steacey Schiesl, Director of the new Harley Davidson Museum
www.h-dmuseum.com
Jim Grace, President & CEO, Insure My Trip www.insuremytrip.com
April 13, 2006
A whirlwind tour of Rome, Italy, followed by a spectacular journey around Italy traveling in vintage cars then breezing through Boston and the Berkshire Mountains with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and ending up in Hollywood Beach, Florida is in store for listeners to Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams in tonight’s outing!
Topics Include:
Exploration of Rome starting with the Spanish Steps and the Via Condotti from our base at the Intercontinental Hotel de la Ville Roma.
Exploration of the newly reopened House of the Emperor Augustus
History of the ICH de la Ville Roma tracing it to the 16th century residence of the Bishop of Rome
Travel tips from nationally syndicated radio show travel expert Stephanie Abrams on how to navigate through airline and other challenges to travelers
Stephanie Abrams’ Tips for the Travel Industry!
Guests Include:
Elisa Soregaroli, Director of Sales & Marketing, Intercontinental Hotel de la Ville Roma, www.ichotels.com
Tullia Caballero, owner/partner, www.vintagecartour.com
Kim Noltemy, Director, Sales & Marketing, Boston Symphony Orchestra, www.bso.org, www.tanglewood.org, www.bostonpops.org
Robin Orell, Director of Sales, Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Hotel, www.crowneplaza.com
April 20, 2008
A wee bit of Ireland in Boston, an outing on a paddlewheel boat on Long Island, a visit to Florida’s Space Coast, and update on Saxony, Germany and important info on the need for travel insurance in the midst of airlines declaring bankruptcy round out another whirlwind of travel information on this edition of Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams.
Topics Include:
How to find a wee bit of Ireland in Boston from where to stay to where to find Irish pubs
Insights into the experience of taking an outing on a paddlewheel boat
Learn about the Kennedy Space Center, the beaches and attractions of Florida’s Space Coast
Get the facts on the rich history and imposing countryside of the Saxony region of Germany with an update on new attractions, new hotels, and upcoming events
Learn how to protect yourself from financial losses you might incur from airline bankruptcies.
Guests Include:
Stephen Johnston, General Manager, Jury’s Boston Hotel, www.jurys.com
Mike Eagan, Owner, South Bay Paddle Wheel Cruise, www.laurenkristy.com
Tom Bartosek, Florida Space Coast Office of Tourism, www.space-coast.com
Hans Jurgen Gollen, Managing Director, Saxony Tourism, www.germanytourism.com
Jim Grace, President & CEO, Insure My Trip, www.insuremytrip.com
April 27, 2008
LIVE from beautiful St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands! Join radio show travel expert Stephanie Abrams at Carambola Golf & Country Club in St. Croix.
Topics Include:
What makes Carambola Golf & Country Club the US Virgin Island’s golfer’s paradise
An overflowing itinerary of places to visit, attractions to see, shopping havens, beaches, fishing, walking and hiking routes and more in glorious St. Croix, USVI
The inside scoop
on the differences between the regional areas of St. Croix, what you’ll find in each and why you’ll want to explore the area
How to get around St. Croix with tips on best ways to tour the island
Guests Include:
Golf experts at Carambola Golf & Country Club www.golfcarambola.com
Insights from the management team at Carambola Golf & Country Club www.golfcarambola.com
Updates from local tourism leaders on what’s new and what to do in St. Croix

Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Computer America™ Becomes the “Official Radio Show of CompUSA.com®”
Effective April 1, 2008, Computer America becomes the Official Nationally Syndicated Radio Talk Show of CompUSA. Computer America is heard Monday through Friday on both The Business TalkRadio Network® and The Lifestyle TalkRadio Network®.“Computer America is well known across the nation as consistently delivering quality information, discussion and even tech support,” according to Lonny R. Paul, CompUSA’s Director of eCommerce. “This real-world usable information is what sets Computer America apart from other technology-related shows. We look forward to a long relationship.”
Computer America recently began its seventeenth year in national syndication and is heard world-wide via terrestrial broadcast radio stations as well as via its Podcasts.

Friday, February 29, 2008
Tracey Gold & Col. David Hunt On The Michael Dresser Show March 3rd & 4th
March 3rd at 5:00 pm EST
Tracey Gold: TV and film actress who will be hosting "The Secret Life of a Soccer Mom" premiering March 3rd on the TLC networkMarch 4th at 6:30 pm EST
Col. David Hunt: Fox News Military Analyst and New York Times Bestselling author talking about his new book, "On The Hunt: How to Wake Up Washington and Win the War on Terror"

Monday, February 25, 2008
Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams February Show Notes
February 3, 2008
Travel Expert Stephanie Abrams take listeners to the nationally syndicated radio show Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams from Alberta to Montreal and from Tanzania to the US Virgin Islands with a stop in Berkshire County, Massachusetts for High Tea and skiing all in 2 hours!Topics Include:
Where to visit in Alberta, Canada including driving from Calgary to Banff, Lake Louise
Taking a special winter weekend in Montreal before March 31, 2008 with roundtrip passage on Amtrak’s Adirondack for $75 roundtrip NY to Montreal!
Understanding the unique tourism attractions in Tanzania including Serengeti National Park
Report on the “Hats, Gloves, High Tea & Thee” event held at the Berkshire Crowne Plaza Hotel in Pittsfield, MA on January 31, 2008.
Guests Include:
Derek Coke-Kerr, Managing Director, Travel Alberta
Bill Hollister, Amtrak Albany Regional Marketing Manager
Karen Hoffman, Tanzania Tourist Board
Judy and Milton Meinck from Fairfield, CT, High Tea participants at Berkshire Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pittsfield, MA
Visit Stephanie’s award-winning website for travel tips, global photo gallery, archived radio shows and archived video interviews with leaders in the travel industry, travel news, worldwide weather, monetary currency converter, government travel advisories, critiques of hotels and resorts and more at www.sabrams.com.
Be sure to listen to Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams on the Business Talk Radio Network on Sundays broadcast coast-to-coast in the 7pm to 9pm ET time slot and simulcast live at this site as well as i-Pod ready!
February 10, 2008
Encore Performance
"Travel With Stephanie Abrams!"
Fasten your seatbelt as radio travel show host, travel expert Stephanie Abrams, unfolds the Perfect Storm of a Boston Hotelier and visits Hawaii, Mexico and a stop in North Carolina!
Topics Include:
How a hotelier deals with a full house from Boston University Parents Weekend, being the official hotel for the Head of the Charles Regatta and the Boston Red Sox Playoff Games happening the same weekend around the corner from the hotel!
How a hotel deals with meeting special needs including 80 rooms all wanting room
Get the inside scoop on Los Cabos, Mexico’s newest hotel opening in January, 2008,
The Casa Dorada
Learn about the cutting-edge chic hotels in the Quaintance Hotels group based in North Carolina.
Get the latest news updates from the CEO of Hawaii Super Ferry, the newest transportation attraction for visitors to Hawaii to visit multiple Hawaiian Islands in relaxing luxury.
Guests Include:
Guests Include:
Terry Guiney, Managing Partner and General Manager at Boston’s Hotel Commonwealth.
Victor Gomez, General Manager, Casa Dorada Los Cabos, Resort & Spa.
Dennis Quaintance, CEO, Quaintance Hotels.
John Garibaldi, CEO, Hawaii Super Ferry.
Visit Stephanie’s award-winning website for travel tips, global photo gallery, archived radio shows and archived video interviews with leaders in the travel industry, travel news, worldwide weather, monetary currency converter, government travel advisories, critiques of hotels and resorts and more at www.sabrams.com.
Be sure to listen to Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams on the Business Talk Radio Network on Sundays broadcast coast-to-coast in the 7pm to 9pm ET time slot and simulcast live at this site as well as i-Pod ready!
February 17, 2008
Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams, broadcast on the Business TalkRadio Network, formally welcomes new affiliate station KAXX in Anchorage, Alaska with a line up of guests that takes listeners from Africa to Greece, Florida, Harlem, and Costa Rica!
Topics Include:
NYTimes Travel Show presenter Greek National Tourism, an overview of their special exhibit and reasons to visit Greece in 2008
An overview of the special value to travelers who visit Africa
Insights into relaxing as a beachcomber in Snibel and the Beaches of Fort Myers
Update on Aftican-American Heritage Tours in Harlem for Black History Month
A traveler’s report on his visit to Costa Rica
A tour operator’s look at visiting Costa Rica
Guests Include:
Edward Bergman, Africa Travel Association
Faye George, Greek National Tourism
Suya Davenport, Executive Director, Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Peggy Taylor, Tour Guide, Harlem Spirituals
Brian Greenberg, Host of Radio’s Greenberg News
Josh Cohen, CEO, Wild Planet Adventures
Visit Stephanie’s award-winning website for travel tips, global photo gallery, archived radio shows and archived video interviews with leaders in the travel industry, travel news, worldwide weather, monetary currency converter, government travel advisories, critiques of hotels and resorts and more at www.sabrams.com.
Be sure to listen to Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams on the Business Talk Radio Network on Sundays broadcast coast-to-coast in the 7pm to 9pm ET time slot and simulcast live at this site as well as i-Pod ready!
February 24, 2008
Hop aboard Amtrak’s Adirondack for Montreal as travel expert host of Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams chugs off to the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel for a live remote broadcast.
Topics Include:
Information on the spectacular winter roundtrip fare from any NY Amtrak station to Montreal for $75 roundtrip per adult and $38 roundtrip for kids under 15 years of age on Amtrak’s Adirondack train.
Enjoy a tour along the Hudson River Valley route and passed Lake Champlain on board Amtrak’s The Adirondack with a National Park Service guide.
Learn about the convenience in arriving in Montreal’s train station which is below the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel in downtown Montreal.
Find out about the city under the city of Montreal, Place Ville Marie, where visitors can enjoy every form of shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more without going outside and with direct entry from the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel and other points.
Learn about the contrasting areas of Montreal from the Old Port to the Gothic section, the vast shopping areas, museums and Casino as well as upcoming festivals and events.
Expect a visit with the Italian Government Tourist Board to learn why Italy is a Must Visit destination in 2008.
Get an update with InsureMyTrip.com on how to read the fine print in travel insurance policies.
Guests Include:
William Hollister, Amtrak Regional Marketing Manager, Albany Region
Joanne Papineau, PR Director, Fairmont Hotels, Eastern Canada Region
Members of the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Montreal, Quebec, hospitality team
Riccardo Strano, North American Director, Italian Government Tourist Board
James Grace, President & CEO, Insure My Trip
Visit Stephanie’s award-winning website for travel tips, global photo gallery, archived radio shows and archived video interviews with leaders in the travel industry, travel news, worldwide weather, monetary currency converter, government travel advisories, critiques of hotels and resorts and more at www.sabrams.com.
Be sure to listen to Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams on the Business Talk Radio Network on Sundays broadcast coast-to-coast in the 7pm to 9pm ET time slot and simulcast live at this site as well as i-Pod ready!

Thursday, February 07, 2008
TALKIN’ PETS WELCOMES TIPPI HEDREN
Talkin' Pets with Jon Patch will be live this Saturday from Universal Studios, orlando Florida. Joining Jon at 5 PM EST will be long time friend, film and television actress and animal supporter, Tippi Hedren. Tippi will join Jon to discuss an Act, (The Federal Ban on the Breeding of the Exotic Felines for Personal Possession Act), to amend the Animal Welfare Act to ban breeding, selling, and trading of exotic or native or non-native wild animals by any persons regardless of currently existing permits or licenses to hold, keep or care for these animals granted by any governmental agency; local, starte or federal. Call the program at 866-606-talk with all your questions and comments, Saturdays 5-8 PM EST.

Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Computer America™ Begins Its Seventeenth Broadcast Season!
It's February 2008 and Computer America begins its SEVENTEENTH season in nationally syndicated radio! Computer America is heard Monday through Friday on both The Business TalkRadio Network® and The Lifestyle TalkRadio Network®.In a world where entertainment programs come and go seemingly overnight, we think seventeen years is a strong statement about the value we bring to our audience. People have learned they can trust Computer America to cover the world of personal computers, updating them on the important new products and services that will make their life in front of the keyboard better, and do it all with a sense of humor and a flair for entertainment.
On behalf of Craig Crossman, Co-Host Carey Holzman, the entire staff, and everyone at BOTH of our networks, Thank You for Listening! Seventeen years, and counting.

Monday, January 21, 2008
Jon Provost from Lassie to appear on Talkin’ Pets
Lassie fans get behind the scenes look at Timmy Martin's life. Child Superstar tells all in new book "Timmy's in the Well": The Jon Provost Story. A collie barks. "What's that, girl? Timmy's in the well?" This Saturday at 5 PM EST, Timmy (portrayed by actor Jon Provost) climbs out of the well to speak with Jon Patch on Talkin' Pets about his many years with Lassie and the years to follow surrounded by stars like Lucille Ball, Elvis Presley, Bob Hope, Robert Redford and even Mr. Ed...