April 26, 2024

What are some favorite places you’ve visited (U.S. and abroad) and what are some lasting impressions?

Jana Sutter, WXXL: I recall going to London in my 20’s and experiencing this whole great big world out there that maybe as a young adult you don’t think so much about. I won a radio station contest to see my favorite band Oasis (Unplugged) which was super exciting! I loved that London was so very different than the states just on the age of everything, yet it was so trendy and so musically driven as well. I’m taking my daughter there this summer, so it will be exciting to see her experience the same thing too.

Rick Vaughn, KENZ: I’ve been lucky enough to live in every corner of this country. And the middle. I have loved every place for unique reasons. Except Utah, Utah sucks, don’t move here.

Big Rob, KKPL/KMAX: I’ve visited every US Disney Park, and my experience was Magical Loved Captiva Island in CA too. Beautiful!

R Dub!, Z90/Magic 92.5: My first trip to Brasil – solo, at 26 – were ten of the best days of my entire life. The people, the music, the food, the landscape, the style…the “everything…” Brasil captured my heart. I ended up quitting my job and moving there at 30, learning Portuguese and eventually traveling to every country in the world.

Jeff Hurley, iHeartMedia: Mawgan Porth in the Southwest of England.  Spent a few days on the coast overlooking the stunning cliffs and ocean. The entire beach would disappear at high tide.  Anchorage Alaska is hard to describe. The mountains on the edge of town feel like you’re living inside a postcard.

Jon Zellner, iHeartMedia: Positano, Italy (views, beaches); Prague, Czech Republic (castles, architecture); Iceland (Golden Circle); Nuremberg, Germany (Christmas markets); London, England (Abbey Road Studios); Paris, France (The Louvre); Israel (Dead Sea).

Randi West, WRMF: Vienna is fantastic, but as host of the Sandals Palmcast, I can tell you that Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, are big favorites too.

Erik Bradley, B96: Some of my faves are Miami, San Diego, Las Vegas, Charleston, SC, but our most fave getaway spot is Sedona, AZ. Just so peaceful and relaxing out there!

Matt Johnson, WPLW: US: Utah’s National Parks are all outstanding. Abroad: Nothing tops Italy’s Amalfi Coast!

Chris Michaels, FM100: Napa Valley was one of my favorite places to visit. Seeing all those vineyards is stunning! My favorite beaches to visit are the Santa Rosa Beach and the Destin, FL area. I love those white sandy beaches with the clear blue water. Sanibel Island, FL is another must visit destination in Southwest Florida.

Jammer, WEZB: Honolulu, Hawaii, Just beautiful place.

Toby Knapp, WASH: Italy for Klinger’s (Rock 95-5 PMD rockstar and former DC101 night slammer) wedding was a week in time I’ll never forget, especially the Tuscan wineries, and Siena, oh. My. God. Christmas in London and then Disneyland Paris with my daughter. The Dominican Republic, Nemacolin in Western PA and, perhaps most breathtaking was Old Quebec city. It’s amazing to be in North America and feel like you are lost in Europe. These UNESCO sites are just insanely great and when you leave America, you realize just how amazing this world really is.

Brian Mack, iHeartMedia: Here are three I’ll never forget: Normandy France. History lover? How about just pure European beauty in a time capsule? Take this tour: https://www.normandybattletours.com/your-guide/  Brugge, Belgium. Stay in the most ADORABLE bed & breakfast right on a canal within walking distance to centuries worth of activity. https://www.gentlife.com/gentsgo-blog/best-bed-and-breakfast-ever  Napa Valley. Love Sparkling Wine? This is my favorite winery in Napa, not just for the wine itself, but the story and tour tasting (all done by candlelight in the caves). https://www.schramsberg.com/ Want all my other travel ideas everywhere I’ve been? Good thing I put it all in a blog: https://www.gentlife.com/gentsgo

Dom Theodore, Radio Animal Media Strategies: My favorite place in the world is Maui. The greatest beaches in the world, amazing people, beautiful mountains, great food and culture. I love everything about it.

Dan Hunt, KYLD: Mamma’s, Dalessandro’s and Jim’s. Wiz, Wit!

 

Danny Ocean, WSBG: Aruba. One Happy Island. (As a matter of fact. I’m here now!), Saint Kitts/Nevis West Indies, Jamaica, Antigua, England, France, Northern and Southern California, Boston, MA, NYC, Miami, DC/Baltimore, Philly, and the Jersey Shore will always be home! The Poconos of PA. I work here now! All great spots.

Adam Rivers, WKCI / WKSS: Utah. 5 national parks = epic, especially Zion and Bryce Canyon. Sedona (just was there last week). Yellowstone and Grand Teton in Montana/Wyoming. Can you tell I like the west and outdoors?

Drew Heyman, WHYI: Love Denver, Chicago, and Italy’s Amalfi Coast!

Jonathan Shuford, WRVW: Acadia National Park in Maine, and anywhere else in the Rocky Mountain range in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, it’s all God’s country out there. I’m a nature person at heart and I love those areas that remain in their natural habitats. It’s peaceful, the way that earth is meant to be that people haven’t really spoiled yet.

Valentine, WBHT: Anywhere that has a beach and a warm breeze. Any, and all, Zen inside my body is attributed to relaxing by the ocean.

Heather Deluca, WSJO: My favorite place, hands down, is Italy. It was a full circle moment to be standing on the same soil where my grandparents emigrated from. The lemon groves on Amalfi are stunning. It’s also an unbelievable feeling to stand inside the Colosseum. Oh, and we do coffee wrong here, lol.

Lee Abrams, mediavisions: London because of the civility and music scene; Lyon for the food; Monte Carlo for its over-the-top luxury.