Steve Perillo Talks Travel

December 08, 2009

On the second half of the Perillo Travel Show, Everett Potter talks about his Everett Potter Travel Report and what people can expect from this report. He says that his report focuses more on five star experiences than on five star places.

Everett Potter Potter also answers the five critical questions a traveler must ask before an adventure travel trip. According to him the most important question that travelers must ask themselves when going on an adventure trip is how fit they are.

Potter is of the opinion that before any journey it is essential to find out how long the travel company has been in business. He talks about several ways to check the credibility of the company.

Travel insurance is another mandatory item on the checklist. He feels that a couple of hundred dollars would cover everything and save a lot of hassle if something were to happen.

Watch the Perillo Travel Show on www.perillotv.com to obtain detailed and valuable travel information from Everett Potter, or log on to http://www.youtube.com/perillotraveltv.

December 08, 2009

Everett Potter, a renowned travel writer for high-profile magazines, was this week’s guest on the Steve Perillo Travel Show. Apart from being the editor-in-chief of Everett Potter’s Travel Report, a blog dedicated to travelers, he is also the contributing editor to a variety of websites including The New York Times Syndicate and National Geographic Traveler.

On the show, Everett Potter talks about how he got involved in travel writing. Further, he talks about the importance of knowing social rules including tipping rules, customs, and behavior, when visiting new places.

When asked about skiing, Everett Potter reveals that even though he started out late, he soon became fanatical about skiing and went to ski all over the world. The Everett Potter’s Travel Report covers skiing, but the focus is more on value. He also talks about his favorite destinations for skiing as well as the best time to go skiing.

Don’t miss out on this interview to know more about Everett Potter and his views on skiing. Log on to http://www.youtube.com/perillotraveltv.

October 26, 2009

In the second part of the show Jeff Blumenfeld gives several tips to those looking for companies that will sponsor their trips. He says that one must do his homework before approaching a company regarding sponsorship.

He talks about various ways of going on trips where one can not only get paid, but also get a wonderful experience. For instance, a photographer can go on someone else’s trip to shoot video and pictures. Likewise, someone with medical experience can sign as a trip doctor. He also talks about how a company can get exposure by sponsoring expeditions that are relevant to it.

Jeff Blumenfeld also shares some interesting stories that he has included in his book. Catch all this on www.perillotv.com or http://www.youtube.com/perillotraveltv.

October 26, 2009

The guest on this week’s Steve Perillo Travel Show is Jeff Blumenfeld, founder of Blumenfeld and Associates, Inc., a public relations and special events firm, which has among its clientele names such as 3M Thinsulate, Du Pont, Virgin Atlantic, and Iceland Tourist Board. He is also the editor and publisher of Expedition News, a newsletter and website that helps companies get involved in Adventure Marketing opportunities.

In his interview with Steve Perillo, the CEO of Perillo Tours, Jeff Blumenfeld talks about his book You Want To Go Where? and the inspiration behind it getting companies to sponsor trips. According to him, there has to be a bigger reason, such as a good cause or a record breaking attempt, to get companies sponsor your trip.

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October 20, 2009

On the second part of the Perillo Travel Show, Erik Hastings recounts how he began his career in travel broadcasting industry and his journey towards The Travel Show host on WABC. He reveals to Steve Perillo that he started doing radio from the age of 15, but later quit his job to pursue a career in acting. When his acting career failed to take off, he decided to go back to radio on his friend’s suggestion. He started as a vacation relief board operator and went on to become the host on The Travel Show on WABC.

When quizzed if he wanted to do television after his travel show on radio, Erik Hastings answers that there is more potential for growth on the web than television. According to him, people can get unbiased and good information only on the web.

Watch the www.perillotv.com or log on to http://www.youtube.com/perillotraveltv and learn all about Erik Hastings and his web show.