Not so long ago (Episode 208 to be exact) we told you about our adventures on Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas. Now we’re excited to tell you about the newest addition to the Oasis class ships, the Symphony of the Seas. She just completed her inaugural season in Europe and has made the trek […]
Until one looks back on one’s own past one fails to realize what an extraordinary view of the world a child has.” One of the things we know for sure is that travel changes us for the better. It shapes the way we see and experience the world and forms the fabric of who we […]
Croatia is an Eastern European country with a long coastline on the Adriatic Sea. Encompassing more than a thousand islands, it’s also crossed by the Dinaric Alps. Its inland capital, Zagreb, is distinguished by its medieval Gornji Grad (Upper Town) and diverse museums. The major coastal city Dubrovnik has massive 16th-century walls encircling an Old […]
Recently, Elizabeth was invited to participate in a familiarization trip to Germany in a cooperative venture between the tourism boards of Berlin and Munich. She spent a week in Germany exploring both the old and the new and we wanted to take a few minutes to ask her about what she experienced! elizabeth@outlandertravel.com laura@outlandertravel.com donna@outlandertravel.com […]
There are so many different types of groups that travel together: Families getting together to celebrate a milestone, athletes traveling for a race or some sort of event, a bunch of friends getting together for an extended weekend, of maybe even a club, school, or church group. Traveling as a group allows you to bring […]
Club Med was started in 1950 by Gérard Blitz. He was an entrepreneur and yogi with close family members who were Olympic athletes. With this in mind, he opened his first resort on Majorca Island. Now there are resorts dotted all over the world with concentrations on health and wellness at every one.Donna recently got […]
Scuba Diving can be done just about anywhere where there is water. From ocean dives in the tropics to fresh water diving in lakes to cold water diving in a dry suit to diving at your local aquarium, this “sport” can be done anywhereThere is a whole underwater world out there just waiting to be […]
Busy families know that it can be challenging to find time in the schedule when everyone is available for a vacation. Between work schedules, school, and extra curricular activities, sometimes one week out of the year is the best you can hope for. But there is an alternative! How about splitting up and taking turns […]
It’s no secret that Orlando is home to some of the most incredible theme parks in the world. If you have listened to our show in the past, you already know that Universal Orlando Resort & Walt Disney World Resort are near and dear to our hearts. Today however, we thought it would be fun […]
Tonight we welcome our special guest George. George is one of our podcast’s most loyal listeners and great friend to outlander travel. Recently George joined 8 of us from Outlander Travel and about 400 other travel agents for our annual travel conference on board Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas. Harmony of the Seas is […]
Travel can be one of the most rewarding experiences in our lifetime, whether the goal is to see the world or to visit long-distance friends and family. However, when we travel with people who have some additional needs for support with mobility, with specialized medical equipment, with a sensitivity to smells and sounds, with memory recall […]
You may have noticed that fall is a great time to travel. The kids are back in school, which means less crowds, and it usually comes with a nice little change in price as well. But there is one thing to consider when planning this travel – hurricane season! It’s been a while since we’ve […]
Walt Disney World has celebrations throughout the year that are worth planning your whole trip around. One of these just ended, but we wanted to talk about how great it was this year so you can think about booking it for next year. Yes, we are talking about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! So pull out your […]
In the hot Florida sun, nothing quite refreshes like a splash down in a great water park. Universal Orlando opened Volcano Bay in the summer of 2017. In its second year, all of the kinks have been worked out, and it is an amazing experience. Donna went in June with her children and had a […]
You know on this podcast we love to talk about the 49th state. It’s awe-inspiring! It’s immense! It’s enormous! By far the largest state – even bigger than Texas! So even though we’ve talked about some great things to do there, we haven’t covered them all. Recently Sandy & Lindsay boarded the Holland America Eurodam […]
Recently, Elizabeth and her daughter, Athena, experienced national parks in Arizona and Utah and they did it without camping! In fact, they went on their trip with one of our favorite travel providers: Adventures by Disney. Their itinerary included: Sedona (Enchantment Resort); Bearizona/Williams, AZ; Grand Canyon (Thunderbird Lodge; Monument Valley (Goulding’s Lodge); and Moab/Arches National […]
The Pacific Northwest corner of the continental USA is an area that is ever changing. As part of the Ring of Fire, there are many volcanic wonders to behold in a constant cycle of devastation and renewal. The diversity of wildlife and plant life could fascinate anyone. There are alpine wonderlands, the only rain forest […]
Travel is more than the seeing of sights, it is a change that goes on deep and permanent in the ideas of living. Today is a big day in the life of our podcast -she is 200 episodes old. When we were thinking about how to celebrate such an occasion we tossed a lot of […]
Port Canaveral is perched on the eastern seaboard midway through the state of Florida. It’s proximity to the attractions in Central Florida, as well as it’s bustling cruise port, make it an enticing option for those looking for a few days at the beach, or cruisers who don’t want to head all the way to […]
Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre, and music scenes. The city’s mild climate combined with close proximity to alpine peaks makes it the perfect destination for a winter getaway; a […]
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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!
