“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, […]
Tonight, we want to take you to the islands! Not literally… sorry… that’s not in the budget (even though we only have about three listeners)… but we want to talk about an all-inclusive brand that we really like but we don’t talk about much so far on the podcast. That, however, is about to change! […]
Alaska is truly an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. In past episodes, we talked about all of the amazing things you can do during the spring and summer seasons. But have you considered visiting in the winter? Imagine snowmachining on a frozen lake and then ice fishing while enjoying a reindeer dog. Or staying up late to […]
If you are a regular listener of this show, you know that we have some Disney fans in this group. One of the reasons we go back to the parks so often is that they are always changing. It’s impossible to do it all! 2019 is no exception (to say the least!) Recently several Outlander […]
In this episode we’d like to introduce you to a new member of the podcast team, George. George is a travel agent with 5 years experience who has recently joined the Outlander Team. When he was younger his family took a traditional summer vacation, driving across America towing an RV. They traveled across most of […]
Michelle and her husband Joseph recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and decided to commemorate this special occasion with a getaway to someplace warm, where they could relax, renew, rejoice and recommit to this milestone in their marriage. They had a very specific vision in mind for what they wanted and although there were many […]
A world of sea and ice awaits! Antarctica is a continent of superlatives that will leave your mind searching for words to describe it. Each day presents a new discovery, whether you’re cruising through ice-choked waterways, trekking through chattering penguin rookeries, or catching minkes and humpbacks breaching in the pristine waters. The few travelers who […]
Recently, Elizabeth experienced the Barcelo properties in Riviera Maya and we wanted to pick her brain to find out what she thought of her time there! The Barceló resorts consist of five properties: Beach, Caribe, Tropical, Colonial, and Palace, with a sixth adult-only resort being built. Confused about which resort to stay in? Listen up! […]
There are Christmas markets in Europe, and there are river cruises…what do you get when you combine the two? A Christmas market river cruise, that’s what! Cookies, gingerbread, warm mulled wine – celebrate the festive season on Europe’s might rivers. Have you always dreamed of a river cruise? Listen up and plan your own. We […]
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