Where To Next?

On this week's episode of Where To Next, it's all about Maryland's capital city with Kristen Pironis, Executive Director of Visit Annapolis. We chat about Annapolis being named among the best small cities in America by Conde Nast, their great culinary scene, Annapolis' popular events, and what's to come in 2024!

On this week's episode of Where To Next, we check in with our neighbors in Virginia! Rita McClenny, President & CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation, joins me to chat all about the amazing things Virginia has to offer including fun for the whole family, wine country, and how Virginia has become a premiere hub for black travelers!

On this week's episode of WTN, I'm joined by Emily Emerich, Commissioner of Ladew Gardens! Emily gives me the back story on Ladew and how it came to be, what there is to experience at the gardens, various upcoming events, and more! We also touched on the importance of green spaces, especially during times like the pandemic, and how we can support Ladew's efforts!

On this week's episode of Where To Next, I'm joined by Mike Mangeot, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Tourism to chat all about the great state of Kentucky! From bourbon country to a vast array of outdoor activities, to delicious farm-to-table southern cuisine, Kentucky has something for everyone to enjoy. Mike also gives me a few hidden gems to check out upon visiting and promises you c...

On this week's episode of WTN, I'm joined by Tara Coursey, Tourism Manager for the Caroline County Office Of Tourism to chat all about this beautiful, rural paradise! Tara gives me the inside scoop on all of the history that can be explored while visiting Caroline County, plus some of the most popular outdoor attractions (including the Chesapeake Ghost Walks), popular events & what's to come d...

On this week's episode of Where To Next, I chat with Carolina Cooney, the Executive Director of the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, all about this quaint New England paradise! Carolina gives me the inside scoop on what makes Martha's Vinyard so picturesque, their amazing, fresh seafood, Martha's Vineyard's rich history, hidden gems & more!

On this week's episode of Where To Next, Brianna Dix, Advertising & Destination Marketing Specialist, joins me to talk all about Worcester County and everything there is to do and explore! Worcester County has so much to offer for the whole family with premiere access to Maryland's beaches in Ocean City & Assateague Island National Seashore, to a fantastic culinary scene, museums, shopping...

On this week's episode of WTN, Steven Foutes, Director of the Missouri Division of Tourism, stops by to give me the inside scoop on the "show-me state!" Steven details Missouri's hidden gems, culinary scene, what to do in each area of the state, and more!

On this week's episode of WTN, Duane Parrish, Director of South Carolina Parks, Recreation & Tourism, joins the program to give me the inside scoop on South Carolina! Duane details what's to love from Charleston to Myrtle Beach, the impressive golf community, the amazing culinary scene, and more! Duane also gives me a few hidden gems to check out and highlights everything South Carolina has to...

On this week's episode of Where To Next, Ann Friedman, Found & CEO of Planet Word Museum joins me to chat about this one of kind museum! Located in DC, this free museum explores goes beyond just words with immersive and interactive exhibits and events! Find out everything you need to know by listening to my interview with Ann!

On this week's episode of Where To Next, Anne Sayers, Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary, joins me to discuss the great state of Wisconsin! There's so much to do for everyone in the family when visiting Wisconsin and Anne fills me in on Wisconcin's impressive culinary scene including their signature beer & cheese, their unexpected relationship with cranberries, and reveals what Bravo TV...

On this week's episode of Where To Next, I'm joined by Interim President & CEO of Visit Branson, Jonas Arjes! Jonas gave me the inside scoop on Branson including its history, popular attractions like their robust live music scene, family friendly activities, annual events and festivals, and why Branson is the perfect spot for the whole family. We even chatted about the effect Netflix's super p...

On this week's episode of Where To Next, we stay close to home to chat with Al Hutchinson, President & CEO of Visit Baltimore! We chat about the city we know and love, travel rebounding since the pandemic, our fabulous events, festivals, and sports team, and how Visit Baltimore is working diligently to highlight all the wonderful parts that make Charm City so special!

On this week's episode of WTN, Katie Caljean, President & CEO of the Maryland Center for History & Culture, joins the show to give us the inside scoop on everything the newly rebranded center has to offer. Caljean provides some background on the new Jim Hensen exhibition, plus other popular exhibitions, their extensive library & more!

On this week's episode of Where To Next, Karl Pietrzak, President & CEO of Destination Gettysburg, tells me everything this is to know all about the historic town! Gettysburg is of course, synonymous with American history, but there is so much more to explore in Gettysburg all year round and Karl gives us the inside scoop of what can't be missed when visiting!

On this week's episode of Where To Next, we visit Cumberland Valley to chat with Kristen Rowe, Director of Destination Marketing about all of the wonderful attractions the valley has to offer! Cumberland Valley is an outdoorsmen's paradise with a slew of outdoor activities available like hiking the Appalachian Trail and access to three of the world's most popular fly fishing destinations! Check ou...

On this week's episode of Where To Next, Vicki Cimino, CEO of Visit Williamsburg drops by to chat all about the historic destination! With active archeological digs going on, plus shopping, golfing, outdoor activities & more, Vicki shines a light on all there is to do when checking out Williamsburg!

On this week's episode of Where To Next, we stop by The Urban Winery to chat with CEO Damon Callis about everything wine! Damon gives us an inside look at everything going on at the winery, how it came to be, their private wine-making classes, the barrel club, their personal family connection to wine, and more!

No cars & no franchises are just a few of the things that set Mackinac Island, Michigan apart from the rest! Tim Hygh, Executive Director of Mackinac Island Tourism, stopped by this week and gave me the inside scoop on what makes this island such a beloved & serene place to visit. From the ferry ride to the island to its gorgeous lilacs, independent shops & hotels, to their diverse din...

On this week's episode of Where To Next, we take a trip to the south to talk about Sarasota, FL with Erin Duggan, Vice President of Visit Sarasota! Erin gives us the inside scoop on all the beautiful and diverse beaches, Sarasota's rich arts and culture district, annual festivals, and the underrated dining scene! Plus she gives us a few of her personal favorite picks when it comes to where to eat...

On this week's episode of Where To Next, I'm joined by PJ Schweizer, Events & Production Manager for Sesame Place! Sesame Place holds a very special place in my heart personally-- as a kid, we visited a few times-- so it was really lovely to learn how Sesame Place has grown and expanded since my time visiting as a kid. PJ also gave me some background on the inclusion efforts Sesame Place has t...

On this week's episode of Where To Next, John Racanelli, President & CEO of the National Aquarium, joins us to chat about all of the amazing things going on at the aquarium! A crown jewel of the Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium welcomes over 1 million visitors annually with award-winning, interactive exhibits and lots of new things on the way. John also lends some insight into the aquarium'...

On this week's episode of Where To Next, we take a trip to Maryland's smallest county to chat with Hilary Dailey, Tourism Program Specialist for Calvert County! A beautiful, serene escape for the outdoor lover, Calvert County is truly an outdoorsmen's paradise. Hilary gives us the inside scoop on the wide array of outdoor activities visitors can experience from hiking to birding to checking out th...

On this week's episode of Where To Next, we visit our neighbors to the west in Pittsburgh! Talk about a vibrant, mid-sized city with a staggering amount of activities! Summer festival season will keep you busy every weekend, visit downtown and dine at over 200 local eateries, plan a trip to check out "Picklesburgh," one of the largest food events in the country and so much more!

On this week's episode of Where To Next, we take a trip to DC to check out the National Harbor! DC's premiere waterfront destination offers fun for the whole family, amazing shopping, award-winning dining, and more! And with summer upon us, don't forget to take advantage of the fantastic water activities including paddleboarding, city cruises, and more!