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Big Blend RadioCruising Adventures With Virgin VoyagesThis episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and travel advisor Janice Sakata-Schultze who talks about her Southern Caribbean cruising adventures with Virgin Voyages. Check out Janice's blog posts about Virgin Voyages, here: - San Juan, British Virgin Islands, Guadeloupe: https://www.sanseitraveler.com/article/virgin-voyages-southern-caribbean-san-juan-bvi-guadeloupe - Barbados, St Lucia & Antigua: https://www.sanseitraveler.com/article/virgin-voyages-southern-caribbean-barbados-st-lucia-antigua Janice Sakata-Schultze is a travel writer, blogger, content creator and certified advisor. She specializes in culinary, active adventure and wellness travel. More at: https...2025-01-2134 min

Food, Wine, and Travel with IFWTWACruising Adventures With Virgin VoyagesThis episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and travel advisor Janice Sakata-Schultze who talks about her Southern Caribbean cruising adventures with Virgin Voyages. Check out Janice's blog posts about Virgin Voyages, here: - San Juan, British Virgin Islands, Guadeloupe: https://www.sanseitraveler.com/article/virgin-voyages-southern-caribbean-san-juan-bvi-guadeloupe - Barbados, St Lucia & Antigua: https://www.sanseitraveler.com/article/virgin-voyages-southern-caribbean-barbados-st-lucia-antigua Janice Sakata-Schultze is a travel writer, blogger, content creator and certified advisor. She specializes in culinary, active adventure and wellness travel. More at: https://www.sanseitraveler.com/ ...2025-01-2134 min

Big Blend RadioJanice Sakata-Schultze - The Best of Golden, ColoradoFrom food and brews, to museums, lodging, and hiking, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Janice Sakata-Schultze who gives a local's inside scoop on "The Best of Golden, Colorado." Highlights include Xicamiti La Taqueria Bistro, Woody's Wood-fired Pizza, Gilden Mill Food Hall, Clear Creek Trail, Coors Brewery Tours, The Eddy Hotel, and Buffalo Bill Museum and Gravesite. READ JANICE'S ARTICLES ABOUT GOLDEN, COLORADO:* Coors Brewery: https://tinyurl.com/4x4hcymz * Woody's Wood-fired-Pizza: https://tinyurl.com/3n6j4h6e 2024-06-1840 min

Food, Wine, and Travel with IFWTWAJanice Sakata-Schultze - The Best of Golden, ColoradoFrom food and brews, to museums, lodging, and hiking, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Janice Sakata-Schultze who gives a local's inside scoop on "The Best of Golden, Colorado." Highlights include Xicamiti La Taqueria Bistro, Woody's Wood-fired Pizza, Gilden Mill Food Hall, Clear Creek Trail, Coors Brewery Tours, The Eddy Hotel, and Buffalo Bill Museum and Gravesite. READ JANICE'S ARTICLES ABOUT GOLDEN, COLORADO: * Coors Brewery: https://tinyurl.com/4x4hcymz * Woody's Wood-fired-Pizza: https://tinyurl.com/3n6j4h6e * Xicamiti La Taqueri...2024-06-1840 min

The Sansei TravelerPodcast Episode 026: Wrigley Field and Bar Sotano, ChicagoThis week's podcast episode comes a few weeks after I said that I would broadcast it. I was going to let you know about places I visited in Chicago and Los Angeles in the last month. But I've had a lot of personal issues going on with my family, which has prevented me from recording and producing this episode, as well as others.So, I've decided to focus on my visit to Chicago, which involved seeing a baseball game at Wrigley Field and eating some ballpark food. I'll also let you know about Bar Sotano, which is on...2021-10-1616 min

The Sansei TravelerPodcast episode 025: Las Vegas - the Venetian, Virgin Resorts, Mob Museum, Food TourIn this episode of the Sansei Traveler podcast, I have a conversation with Kathy Waldorf, travel advisor with Cruise Planners. Kathy and I attended a training in Las Vegas, and while I went home afterwards, she and our fellow advisor and friend Carla stayed on at the Venetian Resort. In addition, they toured the new Virgin Resort, went on the Secret Food Tour and spent time at the Mob Museum.As many of you may know, I'm not the biggest Vegas fan because I'm not a gambler of party person. But after talking with Kathy, I'm now con...2021-09-2532 min

The Sansei TravelerPodcast episode 024: a quick trip to MauiThis week’s Sansei Traveler podcast episode is about the three things my kids and I did in Maui back in May of this year. I didn’t discuss anything about COVID-19 protocols or restrictions, because what my family and I went through didn’t apply to travel to Hawaii until recently. Instead, I mentioned the state’s Safe Travels site, which gives you the most updated information on the virus and how to travel to the islands. Rather, my focus was on two things we did and one place we ate dinner. The first was driving on the West...2021-08-2122 min

The Sansei TravelerPodcast Episode 023: all about culinary travelThis week's episode of The Sansei Traveler Podcast details culinary travel, with my conversation with travel advisor Rhonda Macier Lathen of Culinary Latitudes Travel. Rhonda is an expert in this travel niche, where you can discover a destination's culture through food discovery.What does that mean? While people people thing that culinary travel just involves going to local markets or restaurants (and not American fast food chains), it's evolved beyond that initial concept. You can now visit people's homes or estates, where they will prepare and serve you a meal that's representative of the area or region. You m...2021-08-1431 min

The Sansei TravelerPodcast episode 022: Craft beers and travelEpisode 22 of The Sansei Traveler Podcast focuses on beer and the best ways to appreciate it. I spoke with Natalie Jones, the owner and founder of two businesses, Rocky Mountain Brew Runs and Beer Feelings. Natalie is based in the Denver area and has owned Rocky Mountain Brew Runs since 2020. She also started beer Beer Feelings shortly afterward. Both focus on enjoying beer, especially for those who feel somewhere intimidated by trying it.Rocky Mountain Beer Runs combines fitness through 5K running events. Afterwards, participants enjoy beer and even some drinking games. Beer Feelings is an informational site th...2021-07-3135 min

The Sansei TravelerPodcast Episode 021: Cancun All-Inclusive ResortsI'm back with a new season of The Sansei Traveler podcast! In this episode I talk with fellow Cruise Planners travel advisor Carla Woolstrum, who owns All Who Wander Travel (https://www.allwhowander.biz) in Dunwoody, Georgia. It's the first episode in a series of conversations with fellow travel advisors, friends and acquaintances who specialize or have exclusive knowledge in a certain aspect of travel.Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Carla has been to the Cancun/Riviera Maya area twice in the past year. She visited various all-inclusive resorts, which are becoming an increasingly popular option for travelers. In p...2021-05-2935 min

The Sansei TravelerPodcast Episode 020: Interview with UnCruise's Julie QuarryIn this week’s Sansei Traveler Podcast, I chat with Julie Quarry, business development manager with UnCruise. Since I’ve started working as a travel advisor, UnCruise has always been on my radar as a good example of the kind of travel I’d like to recommend to clients. They provide a memorable active adventure travel experience, sail to destinations that I’d like to see, have unparalleled enrichment opportunities and have great cuisine.Since 1996, they’ve been pioneers in small-ship cruising. Starting with one boat and sailing the small harbors and fjords in Alaska, they’ve now grown to ni...2021-03-2735 min

The Sansei TravelerPodcast Episode 019: Interview with American Cruise Lines' Mary GrimesIn this week’s Sansei Traveler podcast episode, I had a conversation with Mary Grimes, business development manager with American Cruise Lines. This New England- based company started in 1991, and has grown its business since then. Their primary destinations are the Mississippi, Columbia and Snake Rivers, the southeastern United States coast, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and New England. Their 13 ships fall into five different classes, either as coastal ships or riverboats, and some are classic paddlewheel ships that look like they’re from the 19th century (with modern touches, of course).What makes American Cruise Lines appealing is that...2021-03-1434 min

The Sansei TravelerPodcast episode 018: Backroads' Alicia KjeldgaardIn this week’s episode of The Sansei Traveler podcast, I talk with Alicia Kjeldgaard, business development and travel industry manager with Backroads. They are a California-base company that pioneered active adventure travel, where you can bike, hike, walk and other activities while you see the world. If there is anything that typifies the ideal trip that I enjoy, a vacation with Backroads is essentially what I would do. I love to be active and enjoy a bit of culinary exploration and luxury accommodations.My own sister has been on dozens of Backroads trips, and that is a tru...2021-02-2734 min

The Sansei TravelerPodcast episode 017: Interview with Royal Caribbean's Dan IacobelliFor this 17th episode of The Sansei Traveler Podcast, I talked with Strategic Account Manager Dan Iacobelli for Royal Caribbean. One of the more well-known cruise lines, Royal Caribbean is known for its large ships and amazing innovations in the cruising experience. As a travel advisor, I’ve recommended them more than any other to first-time cruisers because of all the awesome things you can do while you’re on the ship, not to mention the various ports of call around the world. As a traveler, I’ve enjoyed two Royal cruises with my own family to the eastern Caribbean...2021-02-1329 min

The Sansei TravelerPodcast episode 016: Interview with Rocky Mountaineer's Jeff CaesarFor this week’s episode of the Sansei Traveler podcast, I talked with Jeff Caesar, business development manager with Rocky Mountaineer, which is a Canadian-based company specializing in luxury rail travel. Since 1990, they’ve taken travelers from all around the world between the Vancouver and the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Unlike other rail travel, guests don’t stay on the train but in luxury hotels at points along the way.The newest destination for Rocky Mountaineer and the first American itinerary is close to home (at least for me) - a route going from Denver to southern Utah’s Red Rock...2021-01-3136 min

The Sansei TravelerInterview with AmaWaterways' Brandon OscarsonThis week's Sansei Traveler podcast episode is with Brandon Oscarson, business development manager at AmaWaterways. Ama is one of the leading river cruise lines in the travel industry, and its popularity grows every year. River cruising in general offers a very different experience than an ocean cruise. It's more intimate, with only a few hundred passengers maximum. Accommodations are more luxurious. The ship staff gets to know you more personally. You'll see land everywhere you go - no endless days at sea - and stop in a port each day, where you'll experience local culture firsthand through caref...2021-01-1637 min

The Sansei TravelerInterview with Globus' Amanda WardMy second podcast interview is with Amanda Ward, business development manager with Globus. The company consists of Globus, Cosmos and Monograms, which provide land vacations of different types and budgets. I talked with Amanda because in this time of COVID-19, land travel has become a more viable option for people versus cruising, which hasn’t started yet. She offered some great reasons why you should consider going on a guided land vacation, even if youj’ve never considered one before.Some of the topics we discuss include:• What areas of the world does Globus serve?2021-01-0832 min

The Sansei TravelerInterview with InsideJapanI'm back!After taking about two months off - and this is the beginning of Season 2 - I'll be bringing you a series of interviews with travel professionals from around the industry. I start this off with Karin Tompkins, travel consultant with InsideJapan Tours in Boulder, Colorado. InsideJapan develops and leads small group guided, customized and independent tours of the Japan. I went on one of their tours (J-Pop and Go) with my family, which was a whirlwind tour of country and inspired all of us to return there someday. I've also recommended and booked with t...2020-12-1235 min

The Sansei TravelerLos Angeles: My top 5 favorites eats and to-do’sLos Angeles is almost a second home to me. I've visited many times since my siblings went to college there and one of my sisters still lives there. I went to college myself east of LA, then lived there for six years after graduationAdmittedly, I have a love-hate relationship with LA, because I like it for everything that’s appealing (sunshine, beach, diversity, activity) but hate it for everything that most people also detest (traffic, superficiality, the Dodgers and other sports teams)I personally couldn’t live there anymore for any reason but I always...2020-10-1037 min

The Sansei TravelerCulinary travel: eating your way through the worldEpisode 11 of The Sansei Traveler podcast is about the second area of my niche or specialty, culinary travel.According to Food Travel Monitor, a global study from the World Food Travel Association, 95% of Americans would like to have some kind of unique culinary experience during their travel. It’s a major factor that influences decisions, and especially strong with millennial travelers.Anthony Bourdain’s various shows have definitely influenced travelers to think of food as a major focus of travel, and to experience authentic local cuisine. In other words, no chain restaurants. This also extends to peop...2020-10-0333 min

The Sansei TravelerAll about river cruisingRiver cruising and ocean cruising is like comparing apples and bananas – they are two totally separate things. But it's been gaining in popularity over the past few years, for these reasons:It’s a far more intimate experience, with only several hundred passenger total, rather than thousands.You don’t get seasick, because you’re not on a rough ocean, and you’ll see land every day of your tripThere’s more included, from drinks to food to excursionsSome are more for adults, and some are geared to family and multi-generational travel.While they seem to have a rep...2020-09-2633 min

The Sansei TravelerSeattle: My top 5 eats and do'sWith episode 9 of The Sansei Traveler podcast, I return to letting you know about my favorites in a particular destination.I have to say that one of my favorite cities in the US happens to be Seattle, Washington. Probably one of my kids will eventually end up in Seattle, either for school or work or bothWe’ve been going there for nearly 10 years, because my husband’s sister lives nearby, east of the city. My older daughter loves it there - so much that she's become a devoted Seahawks fan. My younger one might attend college at Seattl...2020-09-1929 min

The Sansei TravelerAll about active adventure travelAdventure travel is one of the fastest growing niches in the market. I think that's because people want to be at least somewhat active as they would at home. People also want to be more immersed in local cultures when they travel, rather than have an experience they could easily have in their own hometown. Active adventure travel is a subset of adventure, and often involves either "soft" or "hard" adventureSoft adventure involves activities that most people do on a regular basis: biking, hiking, walking, kayaking.Hard adventure includes those once in a while (or...2020-09-1225 min

The Sansei TravelerGuide to first time cruisingHave you wanted to go on a cruise but haven't tried it yet? Let me help you figure out what to do when you want to try cruising for the first time. In this episode of The Sansei Traveler Podcast, I talk about why the vast majority of people haven't tried cruising, and why (even in this era of COVID-19) it's a great time for you to try it, especially if you haven't been on one beforeEven with the COVID pandemic, cruise lines have already seen increased bookings for both 2021 and 2022. That's especially true for river cru...2020-09-0531 min

The Sansei TravelerSan Francisco: my top 5 eats and to-do'sI grew up in a town 90 miles south of San Francisco called Watsonville. Whenever my family wanted to do something special, we'd go to "The City" to see stage shows, concerts and sporting events, go Christmas shopping and enjoy great dining. I always thought I'd live there, but as the years went on, I realized that I couldn't and probably never will, because it's one of the most expensive places to live in the country.Of course, that doesn't mean I don't like to visit. It's actually preferable to living there. Since I go to San Francisco at l...2020-08-2232 min

The Sansei Traveler7 reasons why you need a travel advisorSome people think travel advisors barely exist, but more travelers are seeking our services. This is especially true as the COVID-19 pandemic has taken hold and disrupted travel.Travel "agents" would essentially be order takers for people needing a flight, hotel, rental car, cruise or tour. Now we "advisors" are taking on a more consultative role. With travelers being more knowledgeable and informed, we can help clients make the right decisions when it comes to planning.Here are seven reasons why you should consider hiring a travel advisor for your next vacation planning, (which I ge...2020-08-1530 min

The Sansei TravelerChicago travel: 5 must-do activitiesMy daughters and I went to Chicago a few weeks ago. The purpose was to visit a few campuses that my younger daughter is interested in to apply for college. But it was also to just get away from quarantine at home and get a change of scenery. Although we debated on cancelling or going, we decided on moving forward and going. We took safety precautions – wearing face coverings, distancing, taking food out, washing our hands – very seriously wherever we went. Most people in the city did too, except for those on Lake Shore Drive Trail. I know it’s...2020-08-0827 min

The Sansei TravelerCruising: What's Really Going on Right Now?In the next episode of The Sansei Traveler podcast, I talk about cruising and the current status of when they will next sail. The situation remains fluid, and as of today cruises won't happen until at least October 1st, and probably later. I give you some of the official guidelines from the Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA), and how they've come to their next steps to ensure the health and safety of their guests. I try to dispel the idea that cruise ships are floating "Petri dishes" and can be quite safe and healthy for travel. I also...2020-08-0129 min

The Sansei TravelerLand tours: Domestic Travel Is Hot Right NowIn this week's episode of The Sansei Traveler Podcast, I share how land tours, guided travel and independent customized trips are becoming more popular now, especially as cruises are still closed until October 2020. Domestic destinations, especially those in certain areas of the United States, are trending with those who want to travel now.Trafalgar, a UK-based travel company that's been around for more than a century, is offering more US-centric itineraries. This is especially important as American travelers are currently restricted to where they can go. I gave Trafalgar as one example of a land-based tour company, but...2020-08-0130 min

The Sansei TravelerWelcome to the Sansei Traveler podcast!Hi - I'm Janice Sakata-Schultze, a certified travel advisor, blogger, writer and photographer. I have a home-based travel agency with Cruise Planners and a blog called The Sansei Traveler. This podcast is a companion to the blog. In this first episode, I'm just here to say "hi" and introduce you to the why of this podcast. I also talk a little about myself and giving you a quick update on the ever changing state of travel. You'll also learn about what's coming in the podcast, so please subscribe and let others know about it too!I want to st...2020-07-3020 min