New Zealand is an island nation in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses and 600 smaller islands. New Zealand is a small country, similar in size to Great Britain or Japan. With a population of only four million people it’s also gloriously uncrowded. Peter and his husband Kevin took a two week vacation […]
Part 2 of Episode 136 continues with our special guest Peter Rogers! Peter is a pilot with a major airline where he currently flies the 787 to Beijing, Tokyo and Shanghai, London, Barcelona and Paris. He has also flown for the US Navy and several domestic routes. We asked him to join us because we […]
Meet our special guest Peter Rogers! Peter is a pilot with a major airline where he currently flies the 787 to Beijing, Tokyo and Shanghai, London, Barcelona and Paris. He has also flown for the US Navy and several domestic routes. We asked him to join us because we have questions! Why do they do […]
We’ve done some past episodes on Adventures by Disney and what makes their trips unique and exciting. Some people, however, don’t want to start off with a week or more on a tour because they’re not sure they’ll like it. Well, Disney has the answer for that: Try one of their shorter weekend tours! These […]
A long time ago when we were just a baby podcast, we tackled the topic of why you should use a Travel Agent (Episode 9 to be exact)! With this podcast, we want to revisit the topic, but with a slightly different spin. Hopefully, in 134 episodes, we have been able to show you the value an […]
The world is full of destinations waiting to be explored, this week we thought we would discuss some unique travel options you may not know even existed. That about covers it…listen in and decide if these places are weird enough for you! What is your weirdest destination you have visited or want to visit? elizabeth@outlandertravel.com […]
Karisma resorts pride themselves on their Gourmet Inclusive Experience. You can taste it in the food they serve and see it in their award winning restaurants. Combine that with their gorgeous locations and luxurious all inclusive resorts and you have several gems to chose from in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. Sandy has just returned from a research trip […]
Asheville is a city in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, including the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence. The vast 19th-century Biltmore estate displays artwork by masters like Renoir. The Downtown Art District is filled with galleries and museums, and in the nearby River Arts […]
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 […]
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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!
