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 […]
We are always on the lookout for new, beautiful resorts to send our clients to, and last year, a new resort opened in the Riviera Maya that has been setting the bar for what a luxury all-inclusive resort can be. This winter, Elizabeth and her husband spent a couple of nights here and so tonight […]
The Panama Canal is a bucket list for many avid cruisers. Built by the United States in 1914, the approximately 40 mile canal was turned back over to Panama in 1999. It connects Panama City on the west side to Colon on the east. Kim cruised with Norwegian Cruise Line, and was also able to […]
Anywhere you travel on this planet, you can rest assured that there are native animals where you are going. From sea life to wild life, there is always something to see and do when traveling. Some involve interaction and some are observing from afar. This week we are talking about some of the more unique […]
Jamaica is one of our favorite Caribbean destinations, and you’ve heard us chat about it before. With gorgeous beaches and stunning natural beauty, this island has something to appeal to everyone. And if you’ve only visited on a cruise, you’re missing out! Recently Sandy was able to visit Ocho Rios and Negril, and she’s here […]
Ah, adult tropical beverages, those fruity libations, with or without umbrellas. Who doesn’t long for one now and again? In this episode, Outlander agent Lindsay tells us about her love of tiki bars, whose cocktails are designed to serve a bit of Polynesia in a glass (or a cute collective mug). Listen in and learn […]
When we think of Bali, most think about Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical South Pacific. There is so much more to Bali than just a beautiful volcanic island paradise. Bali is an island in the country of Indonesia, located east of Java in the Indian Ocean. With a rich cultural history in the region, Bali offers […]
In 1928, a young man named Antonio purchased a rowboat to transport visitors across Lake Lugano, Switzerland. Who would have thought that this single rowboat would launch one of the world’s leading travel companies? In the 50s the Globus family of brands continued to enlighten travelers by showing them the very best of the destinations […]
Launched in 1998, the renowned, 5+-star m/s PaulGauguin was built specifically to sail the waters of Tahiti, French Polynesia, and the South Pacific and is the longest continually operating year-round luxury cruise ship in this enchanting destination. No other luxury ship in history has offered this level of single-destination focus and expertise on a year-round basis for such an […]
When the United States reestablished relations with Cuba in 2015, there were lots of questions about what it would be like with U.S. citizens and residents finally getting to visit. Back in Episode 94, Lindsay told us about her experience with Fathom cruises (which are no longer available). US relations with Cuba have evolved in […]
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