Just Beautiful Experiences: Travel, Food, Music

Honey Shaw is a personal injury attorney in Atlanta, and she's the sort of person you want on your side! Honey shares some great advice about what to do in many different situations when traveling. If you need assistance, then I can get you in touch. Contact me via www.pilkingtontravels.comSTEP: https://step.state.gov/Overseas Advisory Council: https://www.osac.gov/CDC Traveler's Health Resources: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/State Dept's Bureau of Consular Affairs: https://www.state.gov/about-us-bureau-of-consular-affairs/Joint Commission Intl (To find accredited hospitals): https://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/about-jci/jci-accredited-organizations/Theme music is "The Warmth of Soup" by Olivia Kieffer, performed by Nicolas Deuson

On August 21-26, I visited four resorts in Cancun. They were all wonderful in their own way, and I really fell in love with Palmaïa—The House of Aïa, which is truly a luxury all-inclusive resort, but they have a focus on connecting with nature, ourselves, each other, etc. In this episode, I had the privilege to speak with Alex Ferri, the founder of Palmaïa about the concept of the resort and how it all came together. I am inspired by people who are passionate about what they do, and I hope you will enjoy our conversation. Please subscribe to the podcast, and be in touch when you are ready to visit Palmaïa. It pays to use a travel advisor!My WebsiteBlog About PalmaïaVideo About PalmaïaTravel InstagramPodcast InstagramYouTube Channel

You never know who you'll meet at Buford Highway Farmers Market in Atlanta. I met Nalini Mehta and Anita Balakrishnan there a while back, and we have stayed in touch via social media. Not only is Nalini an Ayurvedic chef and meditation teacher, but she makes a very interesting & delicious snack food called Yoga Pops. She also works with The Art of Living, which has a retreat center in Boone, North Carolina. Enjoy our conversation!Route to IndiaYoga PopsArt of Livingwww.pilkingtontravels.comPodcast: InstagramTravel: InstagramPodcast: FacebookTravel: Facebook

Today, I had a conversation with my friend, Prakash, also known as Suprakash Nashipuri. He is Cellar Master of the Mondavi Wine Cellar on Norwegian Bliss. Bliss is one of the newest ships in the fleet of Norwegian Cruise Line. Prakash has a very interesting background from studying biology, selling pharmaceuticals, to being a sommelier on cruise ship. He is following his passion, which I love! NCL Bliss is a huge ship, but it is absolutely beautiful and well designed, with plenty of places to find your own space. In the 21 days I've spend onboard (2 different cruises), I never felt crowded. Most importantly, the staff is wonderful, and I am grateful to have met people like Prakash. I hope you will enjoy our conversation and learn some background about an Indian sommelier loving his career of working around the world on a cruise ship. Links:www.pilkingtontravels.comPodcast: InstagramTravel: InstagramPodcast: FacebookTravel: Facebook

Dr. John Ratledge was the conductor of the Shorter College Chorale while I was an undergraduate music major. He went from there to University of Alabama and to begin a symposium for conductors and singers in Robbiate, Italy. Dr. Ratledge is certainly a major musical influence for me, as well as for hundreds of others who have worked with him. He has some great stories!Links:Bassi Brugnatelli International Conducting and Singing SymposiumJust Beautiful ExperiencesFacebookInstagramPilkington TravelsWebsiteFacebookInstagramJonathan Pilkington (music site)Website

This week, I had the pleasure to chat with Cynthia Vaughn, an entrepreneurial voice teacher based in Richland, Washington. She is someone with a story that inspires me and that to which I relate. I hope you will enjoy our conversation! Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, leave a positive review, and be in touch with any questions or comments about music or travel. Currently accepting clients!The theme song is “The Warmth of Soup” by Olivia Kieffer, performed by Nicolas Deuson, and relevant links are in the show notes. Please subscribe, leave a positive review, and contact me!Links:www.jonathanpilkington.netwww.pilkingtontravels.comwww.instagram.com/pilkington_travelswww.facebook.com/pilkingtontravelswww.instagram.com/justbeautifulexperienceswww.facebook.com/justbeautifulexperiencesCynthia's Studio: www.magnoliamusicstudio.com

I needed a quick getaway, and I thought I'd take a few minutes to offer a few thoughts of my own about this podcast and my career. Hope you enjoy this brief mini-episode. www.jonathanpilkington.netwww.pilkingtontravels.cominstagram.com/pilkington_travelsinstagram.com/justbeautifulexperiencesMy BlogPerry Lane Hotel (book with me for wonderful Virtuoso benefits!)

Today, you will hear a conversation with Kathy Brock from AmaWaterways. If you don’t know about AmaWaterways, then today is the day for you to fall in love with them. By the way, one of their slogans is “Ama Means Love.” #amameanslove They are a family owned river cruise company that sails on rivers in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Their cruises are truly an all inclusive experience, so once you book it, you have meals, beverages, lodging, wifi, transportation, tours, and more included. My New Year’s Danube River cruise from Vilshofen, Germany to Budapest, Hungary was truly magical! Aas Kathy and I discuss, I would LOVE to host groups of people on their cruises. I take care of all the details, while you enjoy a stress free journey. If you just want to go independently, I can plan that for you too! So…I hope you enjoy my conversation with Kathy. Please subscribe, leave a positive review, and be in touch with any questions or comments.Links:www.pilkingtontravels.comwww.jonathanpilkington.nethttps://www.amawaterways.com/agent/pilkingtontravelsMy Blog: https://www.pilkingtontravels.com/post/my-amamagna-experienceAll blog posts: www.pilkingtontravels.com/blog

You can visit the Caribbean again soon! Listen to my conversation with Karen Bull of IslandLuxe: Places of Personality, Susan Logan of Bucuti & Tara in Aruba, and Rufus Gobat of Cap Maison in St. Lucia. Karen represents a hand-picked collection of exquisite hotels and resorts in the Caribbean, and when I invited her as a guest, she brought along representatives from two of her properties. I had such fun dreaming, for myself, as well as for my clients, as we discussed their beautiful resorts. View more information about the resorts at https://www.pilkingtontravels.com/resorts, or tell Karen I sent you at www.islandluxeresorts.com!Connect with me!Instagram: @justbeautifulexperiences or @pilkington_travelsFacebook: @pilkingtontravelsWebsite: www.pilkingtontravels.net

What happens when a composer, a guitarist, and a tenor get together to record a podcast? This! In this episode, you'll hear the new theme song for the podcast. You'll also learn the story behind it and why it is called "The Warmth of Soup." Olivia Kieffer is a percussionist & composer pursuing her doctoral degree in composition from University of Miami. One of her projects involves composing short pieces for toy piano! Nicolas Deuson is a classical guitarist, guitar teacher, French teacher, and father of three based in Atlanta. Nic and Jonathan have performed together many times, recorded an album together, and have another one in the planning phase.Nic & Olivia's websites:www.oliviakieffer.comwww.nicolasdeuson.comNic & Jonathan's album:https://music.apple.com/us/album/deuson-pilkington-duo-vol-1/1441033378Jonathan Pilkington's information:www.jonathanpilkington.netwww.pilkingtontravels.comwww.instagram.com/pilkington_travelswww.instagram.com/justbeautifulexperienceswww.facebook.com/pilkingtontravelswww.facebook.com/pilkingtontenor

In case you haven't heard, Richard Branson has a new cruise line, named Virgin Voyages. Kristy Giragosian is an Atlanta-based representative for the company, and I have had the pleasure of working with her a bit over the past year in preparation for the launch of the first ship. Listen to the show to learn how Virgin Voyages is shaking up the cruise industry. If you don't think you like cruises, maybe you should consider this one!Links:www.virginvoyages.comHealth & Safety Video: https://youtu.be/sKhYXjvfWFIwww.jonathanpilkington.netwww.pilkingtontravels.comwww.instagram.com/pilkington_travelswww.instagram.com/justbeautifulexperienceswww.facebook.com/pilkingtontravelsjonathan@pilkingtontravels.com

I am excited for you to hear this conversation with Tamara Fuller, owner of The Velvet Note in Alpharetta, GA. It has been named Atlanta's Best Jazz Club and one of the best jazz clubs in the world, but we discussed so much more than jazz!! Listen up for a masterclass on business, marketing, and life! Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, and leave a positive review! :)For The Velvet Note:YouTube ChannelWebsiteFacebookFor Jonathan Pilkington:Travel WebsiteVoice WebsiteFacebookInstagramwww.jonathanpilkington.netwww.pilkingtontravels.comjonathan@pilkingtontravels.com

Episode 3 is a conversation with Igor of Tureta Travel, a Destination Management Company in Croatia. DMCs are sort of a hidden tool of travel advisors. We go to them for local, non-touristy information. They have information that you can't google, and you can only reach them through a travel advisor. Igor is knowledgable and passionate about his country, and he wants travelers (YOU) to have a beautiful, authentic experience when you visit Croatia. For more information about travel, please visit my travel website:www.pilkingtontravels.comI'm also a voice teacher and singer. For more about that, please visitwww.jonathanpilkington.netFollow me on Instagram & Facebook:Instagram: @pilkington_travels and @justbeautifulexperiencesFacebook: @pilkingtontravels

This week, I had a wonderful chat with Samara Kaufman-Waldman, owner of Cinagro Wine Experience. She is a sommelier with a fascinating background. Her knowledge of wine is astounding, and I love that she focuses on sustainable, organic, and natural wine. If nothing else, listen to learn more about the Indian wine that blew my mind! Follow links below to connect with either of us. Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Thank you!Mumbai Hotels & Sula Wine Videos:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4LWr1ET_miejIaS_VjuWRc_xAr2G5Dybhttps://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/jonathanpilkington/Cinagro Wine Experience:https://www.cinagrowine.com/Instagram: @cinagrosommJonathan Pilkingtonwww.jonathanpilkington.netwww.pilkingtontravels.comInstagram: @pilkington_travels @justbeautifulexperiencesFacebook: @pilkingtontravelsjonathan@pilkingtontravels.com

In the first official episode of Just Beautiful Experiences, I had a great conversation with Amy Little, owner of United Music Studios. She is a voice teacher, as well as a fantastic singer. We were in college together and have reconnected in the past few years over food, music, and travel, so she was the ideal first guest for me.Relevant links:www.amylittle.comwww.unitedmusicstudios.comwww.jonathanpilkington.netwww.pilkingtontravels.comUnited Music Studios Holiday Album:Light The WorldThank you for listening! Contact me at jonathan@pilkingtontravels.com

In this preview episode, the host, Jonathan Pilkington, talks about his new podcast, which will focus on travel, food, and music. Jonathan is a professional singer and a travel advisor, and he is very enthusiastic about food & wine. Please visit pilkingtontravels.com and jonathanpilkington.net for more information. Also, follow me on Facebook and Instagram. New episodes will feature conversations with notable personalities in travel, food, and music about travel, food, and music.