Episode List

Episode 110: Peru

Adventure Travel
Adventure Travel
Episode 110: Peru
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This week we are pleased to welcome special guest Tammy. Tammy recently returned from Peru with G Adventures. If you’re not familiar with G Adventures, they specialize in Adventure Travel and smaller group sizes. There are several different types of tours, ranging from comfort to active. Tammy’s trip took her to Machu Picchu. We’re so […]

Episode 109: Harmony of the Seas

Cruises
Cruises
Episode 109: Harmony of the Seas
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The Harmony of the Seas is the newest Oasis Class ship from Royal Caribbean. She made her debut in Europe in 2016 and has made her way across the pond to port in Fort Lauderdale. Elizabeth was fortunate enough to enjoy a 2 night cruise on the Harmony, so she’s here to tell us what […]

Episode 108: Outlander’s Anniversary Trip to Ireland!

Europe
Europe
Episode 108: Outlander’s Anniversary Trip to Ireland!
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Outlander Travel is celebrating a big milestone in 2017 – Five years in business! And what better way to honor the accomplishment than inviting you to join us on a special trip in August 2017. There is a story behind why we chose Ireland, and this is the perfect opportunity to fill you in on […]

Episode 107: Punta Cana

All-Inclusives
All-Inclusives
Episode 107: Punta Cana
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This week we are also thrilled to welcome George Ecabert from Paradise Found Vacations. George is going on 4 years as an agency owner and is getting ready to launch his own podcast, “Toes in the Sand,” which will focus on all-inclusive resort news and reviews. He recently returned from Punta Cana where he was […]

Episode 106: Traveling by Train

Fly Away
Fly Away
Episode 106: Traveling by Train
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Choo choo – all aboard! Traveling by train is a fun option you may not have considered. Di you know that you can visit most American cities by rail? National Parks? What about Europe or even Canada? We thought we’d fill you in on some fun experiences out there. Do you like train travel? Where have […]

Episode 105: Hidden Disney

Central Florida
Central Florida
Episode 105: Hidden Disney
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Most people think of Disney, and they think characters and rides. They can’t imagine why some people go back over and over again. What could they possibly see in it? How many times can you really ride Haunted Mansion? Well, we like to tell people that you’ll never get to do everything in one trip. […]

Episode 104: What Happens When You Travel in a Hurricane?

Fly Away
Fly Away
Episode 104: What Happens When You Travel in a Hurricane?
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The Caribbean and the east coast were recently impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Storms like this have a massive impact on travel, and part of that is the uncertainty of which path they will take. Many times it’s wait and see if you should cancel your plans, rearrange your schedule, or sit tight and hope for the best. […]

Episode 103: San Diego & Southern California

Fly Away
Fly Away
Episode 103: San Diego & Southern California
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In September several Outlander agents attended our annual conference in sunny San Diego! Coronado Island to be specific. We got to do a little bit of sightseeing even though our schedules were jam packed, so we wanted to give you an overview of why you should visit, and throw in a couple other Southern California attractions […]

Episode 102: First-Time Cruisers

Cruises
Cruises
Episode 102: First-Time Cruisers
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One statistic that always surprises us is that 80% of Americans have never cruised! There are lots of reasons people give us, but we think it’s something you have to experience before you decide. There are lots of great reasons to cruise, and all of the cruise lines are different, so how do you find […]

Episode 101: New York City

Fly Away
Fly Away
Episode 101: New York City
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We’ve talked before about the iconic city of New York. If you’re a theater buff like a few of the Outlander agents & their families, Hamilton may have convinced you that it’s the Greatest City in the World! Well, it has a lot of competition, but it definitely ranks high on the list. Elizabeth and […]

Episode 100: What We’ve Learned in 100 Episodes

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Fly Away
Episode 100: What We’ve Learned in 100 Episodes
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We are beyond thrilled to be recording our 100th Episode! When we started recording this back in 2014 we weren’t sure how we’d keep coming up with new travel topics, but it turns out that new things are coming out all the time! From exciting itineraries, to world events, to bucket list trips, there is […]

Episode 99: The Great Roller Coaster Challenge

Fly Away
Fly Away
Episode 99: The Great Roller Coaster Challenge
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We are joined this week by our friend George Taylor. George has been a self-professed Disney nerd since since long before he started his own website in 2007. He’s been writing about Disney and other theme parks at Imaginerding since 2007. He’s also one-half of the awkwardly handsome duo that is Communicore Weekly, a podcast […]

Episode 98: Where to Travel for the Holidays

All-Inclusives
All-Inclusives
Episode 98: Where to Travel for the Holidays
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The kids are back to school and it’s time to start thinking about the next big break! What are you doing for the holidays? Believe it or not, it’s not too early to start planning. Actually, a lot of popular places are getting pretty full by now. So what are some options for people who don’t […]

Episode 97: What’s Hot for Honeymoons

Fly Away
Fly Away
Episode 97: What’s Hot for Honeymoons
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As travel professionals, we like to think that we have pretty good insight into what’s trending with travel. One of our favorite trips to help plan is honeymoons! Weddings can be stressful, but couples look forward to getting away from it all and relaxing by themselves after the big day. There are lots of options […]

Episode 96: Revisiting Sandals in Jamaica

All-Inclusives
All-Inclusives
Episode 96: Revisiting Sandals in Jamaica
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Sandals resorts are the ultimate in luxury all-inclusive vacations. Perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries, or just a romantic getaway, they offer couples retreats, excellent accommodations, a variety of included activities, and gourmet dining. Way back in Episode 8 we gave you an overview of all of the Jamaican resorts that Aimee, Sandy and Elizabeth had recently visited. Well, […]

Episode 95: Cruising the Dominican Republic with Fathom

Caribbean
Caribbean
Episode 95: Cruising the Dominican Republic with Fathom
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Last week we touched on Lindsay’s Fathom trip to Cuba. This week we wanted to delve a little deeper into what impact travel really means and how you can be a part of it. She was lucky enough to reboard the Fathom Adonia for a week long trip to the Dominican Republic. We want to […]

Episode 94: Cuba

Caribbean
Caribbean
Episode 94: Cuba
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One of the most exciting travel developments of the past year has been the US re-opening travel to Cuba after 50 years. There are still certain restrictions and criteria you have to meet, but most people agree that this is an exciting time to go. Lindsay was recently able to cross this off her bucket […]

Episode 93: Adventures by Disney – Central Europe

Disney
Disney
Episode 93: Adventures by Disney – Central Europe
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This week we are excited to welcome Lily Mendoza to the show, our Disney Destinations Representative. We’re huge fans of Adventures by Disney on this podcast. In Episode 79 we took you into Central America to visit Costa Rica, and way back in Episode 45 we talked to some clients who had just experienced the castles […]

Episode 92: Disney’s Aulani and O’ahu

Disney
Disney
Episode 92: Disney’s Aulani and O’ahu
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This week we are excited to welcome Lily Mendoza to the show. Disney’s Aulani Resort is located on the island of O’ahu. It opened in 2011 and showcases the Hawaiian culture and beauty while throwing in what we like to call the “Disney difference”. Lily is here to help us paint a picture for you of […]

Episode 91: Amsterdam

Europe
Europe
Episode 91: Amsterdam
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Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands. The name of the city comes from its origin story: as a dam on the Amstel river. Known for diamonds, museums, its key roles in both World Wars, it’s beautiful canals and architecture, and of course for its party scene. It has one of the world’s best […]

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