As consumers, we are constantly searching for the latest products & inventions to help improve our lives. We thought it may be fun to take a closer look at a few of the Gadgets out there that are currently marketed towards travelers. For the sake of this exercise, we each picked a product (or in some […]
On this episode we’re excited to welcome Tim Knight from G Adventures! Born and raised in Tallahassee, FL, Tim developed a passion for adventure and a love for exploring the road less traveled through his experiences traveling as a child with his parents, and through several extended backpacking trips in Europe, and South and Central […]
Love them or hate them, airports are an integral part of most people’s travel plans. As Travel Agents, we probably spend more time, both planned and unplanned, in airports than the average traveler. Tonight we’re going to discuss our favorite airports and why we like them, so let’s get started. Elizabeth – George – Laura […]
Elizabeth and Marcus recently had the opportunity to experience one of Avalon’s Active and Discovery River Cruises on the Rhône river through Southern France. Although river cruising is not normally marketed toward or intended for kids and the family market, we think that some families WOULD enjoy itineraries like Avalon’s Active and Discovery offerings. To test this, Elizabeth asked Marcus to […]
Whether through film, music, or the immersive experience of a theme park- at some point in our lives it is safe to say that we have all enjoyed the fruits of Walt Disney’s hard work and Imagination. Our love of all things Disney is no big secret so as we approach Walts Birthday we thought it […]
This week we’re joined by fellow Outlander Agent Aimee! Aimee recently experienced a 9 day “European Highlights” tour through Europe with Globus Tours. Elizabeth – George – Sandy – Laura – Lindsay
We have spoken many times about the island of Jamaica because it is so accessible and fun. Donna recently got to check out a great resort in the Montego Bay area: the Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt Ziva She also got to do some different excursions that we haven’t covered in previous podcasts. So, let’s hear […]
This week we are also excited to welcome back Heidi to help us with our topic!A few weeks ago in episode 245 we talked about responsible tourism, and how not to be “that” person. This week we wanted to dive a little deeper into the problem of Overtourism. With the surging popularity of social media, […]
“All-Inclusive” means different things to different brands. Often food and drink are included. Sometimes various non-motorized water sports are included. And some even include Scuba and Golf. But did you know that there is an all-inclusive in Mexico that also includes seven interactive parks? Hotel Xcaret opened a couple of years ago as part of […]
Venice is one of those cities that most people dream about visiting. They imagine singing gondoliers, excellent Italian cuisine and strolling along the canals where they meet the perfect man or woman to sweep them off their feet. Hollywood movies aside, Venice can be a destination or just a passing fancy on your way to […]
Donna recently spent over a week exploring Austria with her family by car. Austria is located in Central Europe and borders with Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. From the Alps to rolling farmland, Austria has a rich history filled with Kings & Queens, War Stories and Music! Sandy – Donna […]
This week we’re here to talk about George’s cruise to Alaska onboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas. Ovation of the Seas is a Quantum class ship and is the largest ship currently sailing in Alaska. She was launched in 2016 and has some amazing features and we’re here to tell you all about them! […]
We’ve all heard the stories…from the absurd to the destructive to the fatal. We here at Outlander Travel have touted the virtues of responsible tourism by choosing quality tour operators, responsible resorts and safe air carriers. By the same token, we have to BE responsible tourists. Today we explore how not to be THAT person […]
Outlander Travel Agent Robin had the opportunity to participate in a Seminar at Sea onboard Royal Caribbean’s beautiful Freedom of the Seas. She sailed out of San Juan, Puerto Rico on an amazing Southern Caribbean itinerary. She visited the countries of Curacao, Aruba, St Kitts, and St Thomas. And she’s here to tell us all […]
this week we talk all about Virgin Voyages, with our Sales Manager for Virgin Voyages, Kristy Giragosian. Virgin Voyages is Richard Branson’s new cruise line that is pushing the boundaries and always finding ways to “Stray the Course”. The entire fleet will be Adult-by-Design meaning that you must be 18+ to sail. The first ship, […]
Azamara Club Cruises is a division of Royal Caribbean International but is unlike her much more popular mass-market sister products like Celebrity and Royal Caribbean. Azamara is built small and is intended to be small. Currently with only three mid-size ships in the fleet, Azamara is a port-intensive, destination focused, small ship experience with interesting […]
Kevyn Matijevich is a clinical research professional who works to travel and sometimes travels for work. She has a great deal of wanderlust and puts it to good use finding adventures across the globe. She was diagnosed approximately 2 years ago with Celiac disease and since has been searching out and eating the best gluten-free […]
Puerto Vallarta is a top destination on Mexico’s Pacific Coast for sun-seeking, fun-loving, beach bumming tourists. It is a popular stop for cruise ships on Mexican Riviera itineraries and boasts beautiful hotels, beaches, and great nightlife. Recently, Sandy, Elizabeth, and Lindsay attended a workshop where they got to experience some of Puerto Vallarta’s all-inclusive resorts […]
One size does not fit all when it comes to traveling and exploring the world. For plus-size globetrotters, that presents some challenges along the way, whether it’s too-snug airplane seats or spa robes meant for someone of more diminutive stature. As journalist Michele Sponagle reminds us… take heart, problems are surmountable. Where there is a […]
We also have a very special guest tonight, Ginny Hall! Ginny is Royal Caribbean’s strategic account manager for Central and Eastern North Carolina. She has been with Royal Caribbean for nearly three years, but in the travel industry for much longer, including five years at NC State University, where she worked on the alumni travel program, […]
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