PODCAST: Around the World 48-08

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CRN (Australia) replay date: 26 November 2008

Program details:

• First up on the show is John Crook’s Wine Report, this week highlighting Wyndham Estates (Australia).

• Euro correspondent Frances Beasley chats with Marnie Thompson who has an unusual occupation: running pigs in the Dordogne region of France.

• US co-hosts Buddy Winston and Richard Mineards chat with Jonathan Reap about his recent experiences in Tahiti.

• To finish the program, back in Australia, John Crook interviews Kyle Wallace of Canowindra Everview Retreat (NSW).

Award-winning radio show

The US edition of Around the World Travel Radio (parent show of the Aussie edition which I produce and host each week) has won the Best of Travel & Dining in Radio gold from the IRHAS International Restaurant & Hotel Awards, the Oscars of the travel world.

The competition for the coveted award included finalists The Travel Show with Arthur Frommer, Chef’s Challenge, The Food Programme, from cities and stations such as NYC, Sydney and the BBC.

Congratulations to US show hosts Arthur von Wiesenberger and Richard Mineards (pictured above) and Producer Graham M. Brown and Assistant Producer Linda Jorgensen. Keep listening to segments from the US-based show in the Australian edition of Around the World!

Chance to win a dream holiday in Austria

With a life-size replica of Schönbrunn Palace (pictured), the Johann Strauss Orchestra, the Imperial Ballet, Viennese Debutants, two ice rinks and fountains - Andre Rieu captivates hundreds of thousands Australian fans during his current world tour through Australia.

The audience is swinging and waltzing to 'Voices of Spring' and 'Blue Danube' and is just fascinated by the impulsive world record breaking performance on stage.

The Austrian National Tourist Office is offering two ways for fans to see the original Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna - where Andre Rieu got inspired for his grandiose world tour 'A Romantic Vienna Night'.

Here's what you can win: experience the romance of Vienna, in a trip for two flying business class with multi award winning Emirates. Further enjoy a limousine service to the Vienna Marriott Hotel, where the heart beats in Vienna and stay seven romantic nights in a luxurious Park Suite - with red roses, sparkling wine and strawberries, a candlelight dinner and champagne breakfast. Visit the website of the Austrian National Tourist office www.austria.info/au to enter the draw for that incredible prize.

For people who do not want to leave their Viennese experience to chance…Tempo Holidays and the Austrian National Tourist Office are offering free tickets to a 'Strauss & Mozart Concert' at Schönbrunn Palace for every Austrian package booked with Tempo Holidays.

Experience Andre Rieu’s most loved city and stay three nights or more and receive free concert tickets at the captivating Schönbrunn Palace. Contact your travel agent for further details.

-Austrian National Tourist Office

PODCAST: Around the World #47-08

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CRN (Australia) replay date: 19 November, 2008
Program details:

• John Crook has details of Melbourne Theatre Company’s next production.
• Ren Zwiers provides some Queensland domestic tourism statistics.
• John Crook presents his wine report on Penfolds (Australia).
• US co-hosts Arthur von Wiesenberger and Richard Mineards report on their sample flight on the new Qantas A380 after its inaugural landing at Los Angeles.
• Frances Beasley, who has been recuperating from a severly broken ankle reports on the handicaps faced by immobilised travellers.
• John Crook chats with the owner of Hanging Rock Winery in Victoria (Australia).

VIDEO; Venice, Italy

I filmed this video on my most recent trip to one of my favourite cities, Venice. It explores the colour and spectacle of this canal-ridden haven which is slowly sinking into the massive lagoon. Most of the scenes are shot whilst wandering around town, on oboard one of the canal ferries but it also includes a demo of the traditional craft of glassblowing on Murano island. There is also a visit to Lido, where all good Venetians (and many visitors) enjoy their beach breaks. Click on the play arrow and 'enjoy your trip'!

PODCAST: Around the World #46-08

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CRN (Australia) broadcast date: 12 November 2008

Program details:

1. John Crook’s wine and dine report focuses on Ferngrove Symbols (Australia).
2. Euro correspondent Frances Beasley gives an insight into the French port city of Bordeaux.
3. US co-hosts Arthur von Wiesenberger and Richard Mineards chat with Kent St John about his visit to the cities of Hamburg and Dusseldorf (Germany).
4. John Crook interviews Adrian, who runs the awardwinning Witchmount Winery (Australia).

PODCAST: Around the World #45-08

CRN (Australia) broadcast date:
5 November 2008

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Program details: John Crook sings the praises of Moroccan soaps and oils. Euro correspondent Frances Beasley highlights the foodie delights of France, particularly in regional areas. US-based co-hosts Arthur von Wiesenberger and Richard Mineards chat about the delights of Turkey (the country, not the bird). To finish the show, John Crook visits the award-winning Witchmount Winery in Australia and chats with its owner, Adrian.