For many of us our first exposure to far-off lands and magical destinations is through reading, watching TV and going to the movies. It is through these mediums that the desire to “go there or do that someday” Well there is no show more synonymous with introducing a generation to the wonders of a sea […]
Traveling internationally looks a little different right now, but it’s still worth it. We might even argue that it’s a good time to travel, because there are still reduced crowds, and people in the tourism industry are happy to see travelers. Recently Sandy and her husband were able to travel to Paris to celebrate their […]
Many times on this podcast we have talked about packing tips. We have given ideas on how to pack smarter, not heavier. We have talked about our essentials and what are the “nice to have items” that we bring for entertainment or comfort. We haven’t necessarily talked about fashion when setting out on your journey […]
Stacey has just returned from a transatlantic cruise on the Norwegian Epic! This is a unique itinerary that is a bucket list for many (myself included). She sailed from Rome to New York as the ship was repositioned for the winter season. These cruises can be a great value so tonight we are excited to […]
There is a new cruise line sailing the high seas and Lindsay, Donna, and Elizabeth have very recently been on board! Virgin Voyages was all set to launch with their first ship, The Scarlet Lady, in April of 2020. And then… well, you know what happened. So we had to wait THAT MUCH LONGER to […]
We all knew this day was coming — I finally gets to do my episode on all things Pittsburgh! (Yaaaaayyyy!!!) We’re going back to our Two Truths and a Lie theme so I can school the group on why everyone should take a visit to this city. Sandy – Lindsay – Laura – Donna
St. Lucia is situated in the Eastern Caribbean and is an island that is on a lot of bucket lists. They are open to travelers right now, and recently Outlander’s own Robin was able to visit and experience this gem. We’re excited to talk to her about it tonight. Sandy – Lindsay – Laura – […]
You may have noticed that the Outlander Team has been doing a LOT of cruising this year. We are so excited that cruising is back and we also have to catch up on all the new ships that have suddenly been able to set sail after a long delay. One such ship is Royal Caribbean’s […]
Our new favorite game here at Fly Away is the old party game “Two Truths and a Lie” but we play the travel edition! Tonight’s game is all about one of my very favorite places in the world, French Polynesia. I’ll be giving the team three statements and they have to try to figure out […]
Picture this: you start your day with a leisurely breakfast from the rooftop cafe of your hotel, then set out to explore some of the most beautiful examples of Roman, Gothic, Renaissance, and Ottoman Architecture, visit a local market for lunch, before whiling away your afternoon in a thermal bath. Then step out for a […]
When she first set sail in 2006 with 1,963 staterooms and room for 4,635 guests Freedom of the Seas was the largest ship in the world. Recently several members of our Outlander team had the opportunity to experience this ship fresh from her recent amplification as she became the first Royal Caribbean ship to sail […]
We have been a busy traveling group lately! Recently Lindsay and Sandy were sailing on the Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam in the Caribbean and we’d love to hear their thoughts on how Holland is handling the return to cruising. Elizabeth – Lindsay – Sandy – Donna
As we’ve mentioned in previous episodes, cruising is back! Tonight we’ll talk with George about his recent sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas. Elizabeth – George – Sandy – Donna
The ceremony involved with naming a ship is as old as… well, since humans first built a ship! Every culture has its version of the ceremony, some elaborate and some simple. Many are based in religion of some sort, asking the powers that be to keep a vessel safe throughout her time on the waters. […]
In high school, most of us were introduced to Bram Stoker’s Dracula or we were exposed to the seductive villain through the plethora of vampire movies from as far back as 1931. Dracula has become a part of our Halloween traditions and part of our ethos. Donna & Lindsay went to Romania over Halloween to […]
George – Sandy – Lindsay – Donna As many of our listeners have already heard, we love Alaska here at Outlander Travel. We keep coming back to this amazing place because of it’s grandeur, wildness and beauty. We invited a special guest here tonight from Visit Anchorage to share with us why Anchorage has so […]
It’s no big secret that we here at Outlander Travel LOVE Alaska, and we LOVE to cruise- just a few weeks ago Outlander Travel Agent Lindsay, was able to experience both with Royal Caribbean on the Ovation of the Seas! She is here tonight on a brief break between cruises to share a little more […]
It’s finally here! We’ve been waiting with anticipation for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, and as of Oct 1st, it’s finally here. Of course, there were some of us who couldn’t stay away for that weekend. Lindsay and Sandy spent the anniversary weekend there trying to soak in all of the festivities, and […]
George recently visited Cancun for a personal vacation and stayed at Unico 20 87 In Riviera Maya. He’ll discuss the pros and cons of the resort and what it’s like to currently travel to Mexico. Elizabeth – George – Sandy – Donna
Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao make up the famous A B C islands. And of those, Aruba is probably the most well-known and popular. Located in the Southern Caribbean within sight of Venezuela on a clear day, this small island of only 19 miles length is the home to some of the most beautiful beaches in […]
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When we aren’t traveling, we love to read books that transport us to new and unique places. And who knows? Your next read might inspire your next trip!
