Outside Magazine's Michael Roberts was on The Today Show this morning discussing five destinations from their 2014 Travel Awards.Southwest Louisiana was the Runner up winner as Best Food Destination. Shelly Johnson, executive director of the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau said "This kind of national publicity that highlights our outdoor adventures and abundant seafood in Southwest Louisiana is priceless." Congratulations Southwest La. and thanks to everyone from the CVB for a great job of promoting this area.

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