Chris Robinson Travel Show - Interviews: Recent Episodes
Chris Robinson
Chris Robinson, host of the most popular Travel Show on Canadian radio, interviews travel industry experts and interesting characters from around the world. Here are a selection of short 3-5 minute interviews - including a Cowboy Poet in Arizona and a guide on an historic steam train in the Yukon.
The Tides is located where the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail meets the Virginia Oyster Trail. Gordon Slatford, General Manager and Chef TV Flynn talk to Chris about this idyllic resort and how tourists can discover – and savour - the Oyster Trail.
Cousins Travis and Ryan Croxton explain to Chris about how they farm oysters and the rebirth of the Virginia Oyster business.
Chris speaks with Deborah Pratt, Champion Oyster Shucker about how to prepare the perfect oyster.
Chris talks with owner Dudley Patterson and Chef Bryan Byrd about the perfect pairing of wine and oysters
Chris explores Virginia Beach with Kelli Norman, Director of Tourism, Virginia Beach CVB.
Captain Isa of Tula Adventure Sports takes Chris on a boat tour of Lynnhaven Bay and talks about adventure on the water.
Chris speaks with Jon Wehner, 2nd generation winegrower at Chatham Vineyards, about terroir for wine and merroir for oysters
Historic Jamestown is the original site of the first permanent English settlement in America. Renowned archeologists Bill Kelso and Jim Horn explain to Chris about the life of the early settlers.
Dan Moore, Site Supervisor of the Governor’s Palace at Colonial Willamsburg, takes Chris back in time to the early history of the United States.
The Barrier Islands Center preserves and perpetuates the unique culture and history of Virginia’s Barrier Islands. Chris speaks with Monika Bridgforth, Museum Director.
Chris speaks with Billy Nungesser Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana. This inspirational politician has been in the forefront of Louisiana’s recovery from both Hurricane Katrina and the BP Oil Spill. He speaks about this and the rich tourist offerings and warm southern hospitality of the Louisiana people.
Chris speaks with Valeri Gohlkie, Chief of Interpretation at Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Chris speaks with Becky Burghart, Chief of Interpretation at White Sands National Monument
Chris speaks with Maci MacPherson, Lead Park Ranger at El Morro and El Malpais National Monuments
Chris speaks with Colin Baldock, General Manager of Concessions and Mathew Morrison, Resident Outdoor Enthusiast at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Chris speaks with Scott Gediman and Eugenne Moisa, Park Rangers at Yosemite National Park
Chris speaks with Obediah H. Wilchombe, Minister of Tourism for the Bahamas about why the beautiful 700 islands of the Bahamas are such a perennial favourite with Canadians. Hear about the warm waters that are 27 degrees year round and home to the world’s 3rd largest barrier reef. No wonder this is a water sports paradise. And there is so much more – not least the friendly people of the Bahamas and their joyful “Junkanoo” carnival.
Chris speaks with M. Pascal Bérubé, Minister of Tourism for Québec about La Belle Province. Hear about the great cuisine, festivals galore and friendly people. The Minister shares his inside tips on "hidden gems" in Québec.
Chris checks back in with Laura Sutin who is Marketing and Media Relations for the Museum of Nature in Ottawa about exhibitions coming up this spring. Hear about the exhibitions coinciding with Winterlude. There’s “Exploring our Amazing Arctic” with stunning photos taken on educational and research expeditions. And “X-rays of Arctic Fishes” exhibition has 16 beautiful backlit x-rays of the most complex bone structures of all vertebrates. For big kids and little ones alike there is “Frogs – A Chorus of Colours” that will bring fascinating, colourful exhibits and lovingly recreated habitats. And find out about Nature Nocturne – a party at the Museum on the last Friday of every month. Its an adults-only, free and easy evening with music, food, drink and the galleries open.
Massachusetts is close enough to drive to and is served with daily flights from Porter and Air Canada – so is easy to get there. The Governor explains all the many tourist attractions of the State as well as his personal favourite. Boston is the first thing that may spring to mind, full of energy and innovation and home to the Boston Bruins - the hockey team that Canadians love to hate! Massachusetts also has coastline and mountains, arts and culture – plus many wonderful historic sites that tell the story of the birth of the United States of America.
Chris speaks with Roman Borys, Artistic Director for the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival and member of world famous Gryphon Trio. Listen for the inside track on the program highlights for this year - which explore the profound influence of voice on instrumental music making.
Chris interviews Laura Sutin who is Marketing and Media Relations for the Museum of Nature in Ottawa about exhibitions coming up this summer. Hear about the upcoming exhibitions this summer. "Edward Burtynsky: Oil" is formed by over 50 large-scale colour photographs. Burtynsky's masterful prints show—in superb detail—scenes of oil fields, refineries, automobiles, aircraft and more. “Farmers, Warriors, Builders - The hidden life of ants” has stunning macro photographs that tell about the lives of ants—hunting, communicating and dealing with disease and agriculture.
Chris talks to Taylor Cole who is Director of PR and Social Media at Hotels.com. Hotels.com is the leading online hotel booking site - and has been in business for nearly 20 years! Hear about exclusive deals on hotels around the world and how you can book by phone, online or on the go with their mobile app. Plus they have the Welcome Rewards loyalty program where you can earn free nights.
Chris talks to Priscilla Hagstrom who is VP Communications with Dallas CVB. Find out why BIG things are happening in Dallas with over $14 billion being spent on urban development! Your taste buds couldn't keep up with all the new restaurants. There are new parks and buildings. Plus Dallas has the largest urban arts district in the United States and the George Bush Presidential Library opens May 2013.
Chris talks to Chef Michael Smith from the Three Chimneys Restaurant on the Isle of Skye - one of the most remote restaurants anywhere in the UK. Hear about the natural larder of Scotland and how to enjoy the ultimate in freshness on your plate.
Chris talks to Doreen Brown who lives in the remote Shetland Islands off the North coast of Scotland. Doreen is a traditional knitter of Fair Isle sweaters and she shares the secrets of her craft.
Chris talks to Jim Richardson who is a National Geographic photographer with a special love of the remote islands of Scotland. Hear how the beauty and the people of these rugged places keep drawing him back.
Chris talks to genealogist Bruce Durie about tracing your roots in Scotland and how to walk in the paths of your ancestors. Homecoming Scotland 2014 will provide all sorts of opportunities for events and Clan Tours to discover Scotland's history,
Chris talks to Stas Misezhnikov, Tourism Minister of the Government of Israel. Israel is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination.
Chris talks to Dr Mauro Peressini, Curator of the “Vodou: A Way of Life” currently running at the Canadian Museum of Civilization until February 23, 2014.
Chris talks to Candice Hopkins, Curator at the National Gallery of Canada about the exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada called “Sakahan – International Indigenous Art”.
Chris talks to Philippe Kopcsan, General Manager of Le Cordon Bleu, Ottawa about the secrets of his kitchen.
Chris talks to Isabela Falco, Director of Promotions for Country Image at PromPeru about the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Machu Picchu.
Chris talks to Cecily Mbarrie, Assistant Minister for the Ministry of Tourism of Kenya about the rich tourism experience, her own special favourites and hidden secrets including great Golf – who knew?
Chris talks to Muriithi Ndegwa, Managing Director of the Kenya Tourist Board about the romance of Kenya and how Will proposed to Kate in Kenya
Chris talks to Denise Hill, Head of International Marketing for VisitScotland, about how to plan your trip to Scotland, the not-to-be-missed sights and her own personal favourites
Chris talks to Dr. Bruce Durie, Head of Scotland’s Ancestral Steering Group, about how to trace your Scottish Ancestry and why Scotland’s records system is unrivalled anywhere in the world
Chris talks to Laurie Cone, Guide on the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, an historic steam train journey rooted in Gold Rush times that travels through spectacular scenery in the Yukon.
Chris interviews poetic cowboy Bud Strom in Tucson, Arizona. Bud writes cowboy poetry that celebrates the Western culture and way of life.