Sports tourism may include a golf weekend, a visit to a sports hall of fame, or a vacation designed around seeing the homes and playing fields of famous athletes. Travel writer Bijan C. Bayne has written stories about such destinations, from Dallas and the Byron Nelson golf tournament, to Daytona and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Now Bayne is the Sports Travel Correspondent for Traveln On Radio, a nationally-syndicated program which also airs locally in the Washington, D.C. market. The Washington broadcast is Saturdays from 11 a.m.-noon, and the hosts are noted travel media personalities Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick.
Bayne's travel articles have appeared in AAA Horizons, Ohio, Pathfinders Travel, Hotel Executive, Atlanta Goodlife, Family Digest, and the bed and breakfast magazine Arrington's Inn Traveler. His sports segments will cover stadiums, athteles' hometowns, ski getaways, spas, golf academies and outdoor activities from Washington to Whistler. He will offer tips, cover dining and lodging, sports history, and enjoyable things for the nonfans to do. Bayne's first segment aired on Saturday, July 20, 2008.
Those who wish to contact Bayne regarding visits, story ideas, and press trips may do so at bijanc@hotmail.com. For more information visit www.traveln-
