Oman is a sultanate located on the Southeastern coast of the Arabian Penninsula. Mostly a gravel desert plain, there are 2 mountain ranges: Al Hajar Mountains in the north and the Qara or Dhofar Mountains along the southeast coast. Oman was once covered by oceans, so there are fossilized plant life in the interior. Besides oil and gas reserves, […]
There can be no doubt that Air Travel today is far more affordable and accessible than it has ever been. There are so many airlines and price options available now for almost every budget. We all love to save money, especially when it comes to travel. As travel professionals we do have a tendency to […]
If you are looking for a beach vacation with the perfect mix of relaxation and activities, with friendly locals and romantic resorts, look no further than St. Lucia. Known for it’s lush landscapes and the Piton mountains, this Eastern Caribbean island has something to offer everyone. Sandy recently returned from visiting the 3 Sandals resorts […]
The Italian Riviera is not short of rugged coastline or romantic towns and villages, but the five fishing communities of the Cinque Terre are its most iconic highlight. The villages are no longer the isolated hamlets they once were, but there’s still a feeling of remote authenticity, with few roads, perfectly preserved architecture and a […]
The French Riviera (or Côte d’Azur) is the Mediterranean coast of southeastern France. It includes famously glamorous beach resorts such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes, and the independent microstate of Monaco. A health retreat in the 18th century, the area later attracted aristocrats, artists and the 1960s “jet set.” Today it’s an established holiday destination, with […]
Ghost tourism is its own cottage industry that stretches from coast to coast. From San Diego’s Whaley House, home of the city’s first public gallows, to Pennsylvania’s Eastern State Penitentiary, to the incredibly haunted city of New Orleans, there is no shortage of ghostly tours throughout the year throughout the USA. These tours offer a safe form […]
OK! So you booked this fantastic long haul trip for over 2 weeks and now the hard part comes. How do I pack for such a long trip without having to take the kitchen sink on your trip? Recently, Lindsey and Heidi both went on extensive trips and had to economize their suitcases by balancing […]
Last week we talked with Lindsay about her trip to Scotland. This week we’re keeping her on that side of the pond because she also made a stop at Disneyland Paris. Since Elizabeth was also there recently with her family we thought we’d talk to them about how it’s different than the US parks, and […]
Last week on our podcast, we talked about our Outlander Tour of Ireland. Well, Lindsay extended her trip into a Grand Adventure that included an extended stay in Scotland and she’s here to tell us all about it. Why Scotland? What was her favorite place? Listen in and find out all about this amazingly beautiful […]
Recently, Outlander Travel led a group trip to Ireland in celebration of five years in business. Elizabeth and Lindsay led a group of their clients around the country with a driver/guide and are excited to tell you all about this amazing trip! donna@outlandertravel.com elizabeth@outlandertravel.com laura@outlandertravel.com sandy@outlandertravel.com See the complete index of podcasts by topic!
Punta Cana is a popular resort area in the Dominican Republic known for its gorgeous beaches and fun resorts. Recently Outlander agent Robin was able to visit and she got to tour 10 resorts in 2 day! (See, we told you our trips are hard work!) We’re anxious to hear about all of them, so […]
Last week we were thrilled to bring you all of the new announcements that were revealed for Disney Parks at this year’s D23 fan convention. Well, there are some exciting things at Disneyland that are already going on. Outlander agent Robin and her family were able to experience the new stuff this summer, so we […]
Walt Disney famously said that the parks would never be finished as long as there is imagination left in the world. At this year’s D23 Convention in Anaheim Disney Parks did not disappoint! Several announcements were made about upcoming changes to the parks. Also, Sandy and her family were able to experience Pandora at Animal […]
Greece is a country bursting with history, Ancient sun-bleached ruins pierce blue skies as the Aegean laps at the endless coastline. And Greek culture is alive – with vibrant music, inspired cuisine and thrill-seeking activities. Greeks are passionate and live life to the fullest, even at the most difficult times. The result is a country, […]
Alaska has been at the top of Lindsay’s own personal Bucket List for as long as she can remember, and a few short months ago she was able to turn her dreams of Alaskan Adventure into reality with the help of good friends at Visit Anchorage Tia & Dawn and Cole from K2 Aviation. This week we are joined […]
Alaska has been at the top of Lindsay’s own personal Bucket List for as long as she can remember, and a few short months ago she was able to turn her dreams of Alaskan Adventure into reality with the help of good friends at Visit Anchorage Tia & Dawn and Cole from K2 Aviation. We are so happy that […]
Do you have a larger family? What do you do when you have 5 or more family members? Larger families can create special challenges that smaller groups don’t have to face. Whether it is making dinner reservations, finding the right number of beds for everyone at the resort or anticipating needs of different generations. The […]
One of our favorite topics here at Outlander Travel is Disney! Lucky for us, and you our faithful listeners is that there is always something new and exciting going on for us to talk about! This week we are going to talk about all the fun experiences you can have at Walt Disney World and Disneyland this Fall! […]
One of the things we love about travel is discovering new destinations and having an authentic experience. But how do you know when “living like a local” is actually hurting things? We saw an interesting photo recently that was posted in Lisbon, Portugal, about some unintended consequences of using AirBnb, and before long people were […]
As you know, we love cruising here at Outlander Travel. We love booking and planning cruises for our clients, and we love taking them as well. Recently, Elizabeth set sail aboard the Carnival Magic with a small group of her clients who love to game together. The bi-annual event is called Club MACE and it […]
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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!
