When it comes to history and culture, it doesn’t get much better than Athens, Greece. This European destination is an amazing city to tour, and today Ryan and I are joined by a recent traveler to the “glorious city”.

1. Travel to Athens from Airport (taxi vs Train)
2. Where to stay in Athens (the Plaka Neighborhood), Hotel Plaka
3. Highlights of Athens (what to see, how to do it)
4. Food, culture, people
5. Tips for visiting Athens
6. A “Highlight” story from our time in Athens (no, not the barbershop story Mike…)

You'll also enjoy Cruising the Greek Isles!

Question: What would you like to know about visiting Athens, Greece?

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It’s summertime here in the U.S., which means it’s time to hit the open road. We’re talking road trip vacations and have a special guest to inspire your next driving adventure. Plus, we will introduce you to a great travel partner to help you plan all the details.

We have a special guest today. Ryan’s wife, Elizabeth Struble, tells us about an epic road trip she took after graduating from college.

Elizabeth’s Epic Road Trip"

• Tell us about the trip. Why did you do it?
• How did you plan?
• Rundown of the where and when (the stats)
• Several key highlights
• What did you learn, key take-aways

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Are you a fan of U2, Guinness, or James Joyce? Have you always dreamed of visiting Dublin, Ireland, and don’t know where to start with planning? Today, we cover what you need to know if you want to visit Dublin, and Ryan may treat us to a few stories from his trips to Dublin.

Why is Dublin high on so many people’s bucket lists?

"Dublin: foreign, but familiar."

• What to do in Dublin?
• Check Out the Dublin Pass
• Day Trips from Dublin
• Golf in Ireland
• Eating in Dublin
• How Much Will a Trip to Dublin Cost?
• How Long Should I Spend in Dublin?
• When to Book?

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Dreaming of a trip to Hawaii but don’t know where to start? We’re giving you a great place to start in this episode. Listen and enjoy Ryan’s tour of O‘ahu!

The Grand Tour of O’ahu

• Central O’ahu
• Windward Coast (The Coastal Route to Kailua)
• North Shore
• Back to Central O’ahu
• Leeward Coast

More topics:

• Planning a Trip to O’ahu
• How long should you stay?
• Find a balance of relaxation/visiting planning

Check out all Episodes About Hawaii

• Episode 3: Disney’s Aulani Resort
• Episode 31: Best Things to Do in O‘ahu
• Episode 75: Best Things to Do in Maui
• Episode 72: Visiting the Big Island of Hawaii (With Tom Srsich)
• Episode 73: Growing Up in Hawaii (I Wish!) [Travel Stories]
• Episode 91: Visiting Disney’s Aulani Resort
• Episode 120: A Fantastic Way to See Volcanoes National Park
• Episode 139:  Visiting Honolulu
• Episode 141: Visiting the Island of Kauai
• Episode 151: Hawaii vs. Tahiti: Which is the Best Tropical Paradise?

Question: How high is O’ahu on your bucket list?  

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Food is a great reason to visit Spain, but what should you try? Is Spanish food spicy? Today we talk about one of our "flavorite" places to enjoy food: Spain!

We’ll discuss all you need to know about the food at one of our favorite places!

• What is Spanish food like?
• Spanish Food in Various regions?
• Favorite\Popular Spanish dishes
• Ways to enjoy Spanish food?
• Dining habits?

What is your favorite Spanish Dish?

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Recently Shayne and Ryan sat down with several other Travel Advisors and discussed our work. We came up with a list of TA “secrets” and want to share them with you, our fellow travelers.

Travel Advisor Secrets

• When you start to work with a clients, what’s one thing you tend to think about that they don’t?
• How has being a TA affected how you plan your own trips?
• What are things you have booked for clients that most clients wouldn’t think of booking with you?
• What’s a top misconception you think people have about working with a TA
• What’s been a favorite trip you have booked for someone, why?

Question: What would you like to know from your travel advisor? 

• Contact Heather HWheeler @ CreatingMagicVacations.com
• Contact Michelle at  Michelle @ CreatingMagicVacations.com

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Universal Orlando Resort is a top vacation destination in central Florida. Today we’re joined by two travel advisor friends who visited for the first-ish time recently and have a lot to share about these theme parks.

Visiting Universal for the First ( ish) Time

• Do you have to be a Harry Potter fan to enjoy Universal Orlando?
• Impressions of your resort
• Universal Studios
• What’s the best ride in Orlando
• Universal Islands of Adventure
• Food in Universal
• First (ish) time at CityWalk

Travel Agent Advice on Visiting Universal Orlando

• Who is Universal Orlando right for?
• Things you should consider when booking a vacation to Universal Orlando
• How Universal Orlando is different from Walt Disney World
• Top tips for visiting Universal

Question: What sounds like the best part of Universal Orlando to you?

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The logistics of getting around during your vacation can be complicated. Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resorts both offer many different options. This post covers the best ways to get around Disney and Universal.

• Getting to Walt Disney World
• Getting to Universal Orlando Resorts
• Getting around Walt Disney World
• Getting around Universal Orlando Resorts

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The last episode Ryan and I discussed the reasons why river cruising should be on your list of upcoming vacations. Today, we will highlight two different types of river cruises we love to get your travel planning started.

• Danube River Cruise with Scenic
• Columbia & Snake River

Question: Which of these 2 river cruises would suit you best?
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How about a vacation where you have amazing service, unpack once but see multiple destinations, and explore some of the world’s most important historic and cultural sites? Sound good? That’s what a river cruise vacation has to offer. Today we’ll discuss why this type of travel just may be a great vacation for you!

What seems like the best reason to river cruise to you?

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