Seven years ago Disney announced that they were creating a new land at their Animal Kingdom park at Walt Disney World. At that time, Avatar was one of the biggest movies around. Fast forward to 2017, and there are some people who don’t remember that movie or who have never seen it! So why create […]
Special occasions are one of the best reasons to travel, and this past fall Outlander agent Sandy and her husband celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary with a few friends on a 7 night cruise. They sailed on the Norwegian Epic out of Port Canaveral, FL, and she is very excited to fill us in on […]
Carnival Cruise Lines has recently launched their most innovative ship yet – the Vista! Named for it’s sweeping ocean views, Carnival really upped the ante with this ship. Outlander agent Robin and her family recently returned from a 7 night cruise on the Vista, so we wanted to get her first hand experience. Have you […]
One of our most popular podcasts was when we were challenged to find great vacations for $3,000 or less. We had fun picking out different vacation scenarios to fit all different types of travelers. Well, this week we’ve upped the limit to $5,000 and each agent on the podcast brings her best suggestion! What vacation […]
We all have our favorite playlist our “Traveling Music” the “soundtracks to our lives and all the adventures within.” In an article on traveler.com, the writer says, “music and travel go together like beach sunsets and pina coladas. Music is an essential part of the travel experience, whether you excitedly make playlists or burn CDs for a road […]
While it may not surprise you to hear that recently several Outlander Travel Agents headed down to Florida for a little Theme Park Fun, it may surprise you to hear that it was not to Walt Disney World. This week we want to share with you all of the fun & excitement we had on our most recent adventure to Universal Orlando […]
This week we’re excited to introduce Outlander Travel’s newest agent – Donna May! Donna got bitten by the travel bug in high school while attending several Girl Scout Wider Opportunities. Those are opportunities for older Girl Scouts to travel to other parts of the country and the world to learn about the culture and […]
Some people think using a travel agent is all about finding the best “deal” out there, or the cheapest travel package. Actually, one of the greatest services your agent can provide is showing you how to get the best value for your trip. Tonight we want to talk about when it might be worth it […]
Andi Linder is new to the Outlander Travel team and the travel business as a whole. She has worked in several aspects of creating the perfect wedding day by creating lovely wedding cupcakes and designing dream wedding rings, but realized that she loved helping couples dream up the perfect proposal or honeymoon trip even more. Listen […]
European Christmas markets have a history that goes back to the late Middle Ages. It’s hard not to get into a festive mood with hearty, comforting food that warms your body and soul, the cheerful and lively atmosphere in the market squares, and the fairy tale surroundings (often majestic cathedrals or city halls serving as backdrops in […]
This week we are excited to talk with Sandy & Lindsay about their recent visit to Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island. This Luxury Included All Inclusive is located on the white sandy beaches of Delaport Bay in Nassau, Bahamas, just a quick 15-minute shuttle ride away from the airport. This beautiful resort is adults only, and was […]
We are all familiar with Florida and it’s many theme park attractions, but we often overlook the other gems that it has to offer. For example, did you know that the #1 rated beach in the US on Trip Advisor is Clearwater Beach? Or that you can stay in an Adventure themed room at the […]
About an hour drive from the theme parks in Central Florida is a hidden gem that Sandy and Lindsay recently discovered. Safari Wilderness Park is a nature reserve/working ranch that features all sorts of animals you would find on safari. because we knew we couldn’t do it justice, we’re thrilled this week to welcome Emily Jaffe […]
All inclusive resorts offer the enticing option of traveling without being constantly reminded of your budget. You simply pay one price up front, and are then free to enjoy your vacation worry & credit card free. But is it truly that simple? This week we wanted to share with you everything you need to know to help you decide if […]
One of our personal favorite things about travel is experiencing it with family and friends. It doesn’t just have to be people you know, though. Groups can be made of people with similar interests and hobbies too. This week we wanted to give you an idea of some of the different types of groups you could […]
Barbados is a sovereign island country in the Lesser Antilles. It is 21 miles long and up to 14 miles wide, covering an area of 167 square miles. It is situated in the western area of the North Atlantic and 62 miles east of the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea putting it east of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines north-east of Trinidad and Tobago. If all of that means nothing […]
You might be thinking that this episode is directed at listeners with children. Well, not 100% There are also plenty of adults without kids who still don’t want to tell certain family members their travel plans until right before they leave. Whether it’s Vacation Shaming for taking the time off, or someone making comments about how […]
Do you think of yourself as a solo traveling pro? A recent New York Times article outlined some tips on “best practices”, and things to avoid, and we have my own to share as well, so that you can go ahead and take that trip solo without the worry! Listen up and learn some tips from us. […]
We have mentioned the City of Lights of previous podcasts, but we’ve never really given Paris the attention she deserves. Luckily Elizabeth and her family visited! We are also joined tonight by “Mr. Outlander Travel,” Chris. Chris , you may remember, is Elizabeth’s spouse and is occasionally forced to endure research trips with her. Congrats […]
As you know, we here at Outlander Travel are always looking for new and exciting adventures for our clients. Well, in October it was Aimee’s turn to take one for the team. She and her husband Scott went to Europe to experience small ship, luxury cruising in Italy and France with Windstar Cruises. Her pictures […]
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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!
