Champagne Sundays
Southwest Travel & Leisure Radio Show
As part of our ‘Champagne Sunday’s’ online radio show, we aired a special ‘Southwest Travel & Leisure’ show, on Sunday, April 13th.
Featured Travel destinations included Tuolumne County, nestled in the heart of California’s Gold Rush Country; Stockton, California’s 13^th largest city; beautiful Baja California, Mexico; Hacienda del Sol Ranch & Resort in Tucson, AZ; and the Film Festival in Fallbrook, North San Diego’s art village.

April 13, 2008
 

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Featured Guests & Destinations
Tuolumne County, California
Nestled in the heart of California’s historic Gold Country where the biggest gold rush in American history began, Tuolumne County is the recreational and cultural center of the Mother Lode near Yosemite National Park (see pictured) and Stanislaus National Forest. Nanci Sikes, Executive Director of the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau will be joining us to talk about the area’s rich history, nature and outdoor recreation opportunities; art and cultural activities; culinary attractions; upcoming events; lodging destinations; and more. For more about Tuolumne County – Click Here. 

Stockton, California
Located along the San Joaquin Delta waterway, connecting the San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers; Stockton is the 13th largest city in California, and is also the San Joaquin County seat. Wes Rhea, Director of Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau will join us to talk about Stockton’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, its downtown waterfront district, museums and attractions, sports facilities, theatre and arts attractions, surrounding destinations such as the Lodi’s wine country; upcoming festivals, and more. For more about Stockton – Click Here. 


Baja California, Mexico
Russell and Jennifer Redmond, a husband-and-wife sailing, and adventure travel team will join us to talk about their sailing trip and travels around Baja California. Russell is an artist, sailing instructor, and teacher; and Jennifer is a writer, and the Editor-in-Chief for Sunbelt Publications. Together they published a magazine dedicated to Baja California, called the Sea of Cortez Review. Besides telling is about their Baja adventures, Jennifer will also share what books to read if you are either traveling to Baja California or simply have a love for this diverse destination. For more about Sunbelt Publications, and their books about Baja – Click here.


Tucson, Arizona
Prized for its historic architecture, picturesque rooms, fine dining and wine collection, desert landscape gardens and magnificent views, Hacienda del Sol Ranch & Resort is a charming southwest destination nestled in the heart of the most beautiful foothills of Tucson, Arizona. We will be talking with Larry Padilla, Accommodations Manager for Hacienda del Sol, to find out about the Resort’s historic past as a girls school, and later, as a hide-a-way for movie legends such as Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracey. This award wining resort is also known for The Grill, an award-winning restaurant. For more about Hacienda del Sol – Click Here.


Fallbrook, California
We will chat with Brigitte find out about the 1^st Annual Fallbrook Film Festival ‘The Art of Cinema – From the Golden Age to Emerging Technologies’. Nearly 80 independent films from all over the globe will be screened at the festival, held April 25-27, 2008, in Fallbrook, CA. It will also feature workshops, student productions and special recognition of those who work behind the scenes to make and distribute films. The festival reflects Fallbrook’s rich filmmaking traditions going back to the days when famed director Frank Capra and his family lived in the community. For more about Fallbrook, click here.