Delightful Destinations

Auteur(s): Jeffrey St. Pierre
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  • Delightful Destinations is a podcast hosted by iHeartRadio's Jeff St. Pierre. We highlight and discuss different travel destinations in, and around, Maryland, the Mid-Atlantic and other regions with a goal of giving listeners plenty of options to pack up the car and head out of town for some fun.
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  • Visiting Montgomery County Maryland

    Visiting Montgomery County Maryland
    Feb 6 2025
    I’ve had a few different conversations on this podcast with different areas in Maryland. It’s the state where I live and work, so it makes sense. I have my own personal biases about what places are the best to visit in this state, and what locations would make great vacation spots. For me, most of those places are near the beach or somewhere out in the lesser populated areas. Today’s conversation opened my eyes to an area that I used to live in and how many great opportunities it has.

    When I first moved to Maryland, I was living near Washington DC in a city called Rockville. It’s located in Montgomery County. To me, Montgomery was kind of a suburb of DC. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed my time there. But I guess I didn’t look at it as a place I’d vacation. And maybe vacation isn’t the right word. Just because you’re visiting a place doesn’t mean it has to be for vacation. Day trips are amazing. Even just a little drive down for dinner counts as tourism. That’s what I had to wrap my head around for this conversation.

    I spoke with Kelly Groff, the president and CEO of Visit Montgomery. She helped me understand the beauty and options available in Montgomery County. From a wide array of inspiring restaurants and food, to a great craft brewery scene, historical landmarks and outdoor fun, Montgomery County Maryland has it all. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Kelly Groff.
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    24 min
  • Visiting Massachusetts

    Visiting Massachusetts
    Jan 28 2025
    If you’ve been listening to this show, you probably know that I live in Baltimore. I’ve lived here for the last 17 years. But my first 18 years were spent in Southern New Hampshire, right on the border of Massachusetts. I would always tell people that Boston was my city, and I still might say that when the Red Sox are doing well.

    And while I feel like I have a pretty good understanding of Massachusetts and all it has to offer, there’s so much in that state that I’ve not had a chance to experience. People get an impression that Mass is all about Boston, The Cape or witches. Those certainly are big pieces of the puzzle, but they’re just pieces.

    The history you can find in Massachusetts alone is magical. This country was started right on those streets, and so much of it has been preserved so we can still enjoy it. The sports are great, and no I’m not just talking about their pro teams. Major, and even global, sporting events are held there on an annual basis. Then there’s the landscape of the state as a whole. They have everything from beach to city to small towns in the mountains. My favorite thing about all of that is how close everything is.

    Joining me today is Kate Fox. She’s the executive director at the Massachusetts office of travel and tourism. We’re going to have a good chat about my sort of home state and really dive into all the many reasons you need to make a trip up to New England.
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    26 min
  • Visiting The World With Vacations By Rail

    Visiting The World With Vacations By Rail
    Jan 15 2025
    Let’s kick off the new year with some inspiration to get out of your house and hit the railways. I love taking the train. I live in what’s known as the Northeast Corridor. Essentially it’s the area between Washington DC and Boston. The whole route is connected by rail and people often use them to get around. Prices can be cheaper and I find the train to be so much more convenient than flying. I almost always take an Amtrak or regional rail when I go to New York City because I’m not about fighting traffic to get into the Big Apple.

    While I’m used to using the train, most Americans miss out on it. We always hear about how Americans under utilize trains. But there are rails going throughout the entire country. This is where Vacations By Rail comes into play.

    Vacations By Rail plans these special trips that take you through some of the most beautiful spots in the United States. I’m talking the National Parks, Colorado, Southwest, Alaska and so many more. And these trips are specially designed to make sure that you get a full experience of the location you’re visiting. Some of them even provide unique opportunities that only come around every so often, like trips to see the Northern Lights.

    Vacations By Rail isn’t limited to the United States. They have incredible tours that go all around Europe as well as other countries. Seriously, these people have put together some remarkable packages. I’m excited to discuss some of those with Liz Owens, she’s the senior vice president and general manager for Vacations By Rail. I promise you after this conversation you’ll be on their website looking for a trip.
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    25 min

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