Our planning process has framed our work in designing hundreds of traveler itineraries. The process is curated; designed to help travelers imagine a new way of travel planning. With it, our team of advisors are on a mission to rehumanize the world’s travel planning experience -- one BE inspired adventure at a time! For the full scoop on what our process looks like from start to finish, listen in here on week's episode!

We are DREAMING of some domestic travel! There are so many outstanding options for post-pandemic vacation spots here in the United States and Montage Palmetto Bluff is one you definitely want to hear about. So of course we just had to chat with Heather Williams who is the Director of Sales at Montage Palmetto Bluff. We wanted you to hear all about what this southern gem has to offer straight from Heather! Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode because Montage is offering an exclusive offer to BE The Travel Podcast listeners on bookings now through October 2020. Listen in and tell us what you think!

Montage Palmetto Bluff

Nestled along the scenic May River in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Montage Palmetto Bluff is set within a vibrant 20,000-acre community between Hilton Head Island and Savannah. Providing guests access to all that Palmetto Bluff has to offer, the resort encompasses an extensive nature preserve, two picturesque villages featuring nine Southern-inspired dining options, a riverfront marina and a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.

We're back! It's our first episode since the global health crisis. Can you believe it? If you're wondering about the complete and total chaos that any travel advisor on earth experienced during the first few weeks of the outbreak, you'll get just a small taste of what that was like in this week's episode. We're also diving into what our "new normal" looks like during these uncertain times, plus what we're preparing to happen in our industry next!

The state of Colorado, like a lot of places in the Western US, makes for a great vacation spot! And visiting the state during different parts of the year will give you two completely different experiences, which only adds to its uniqueness.

BTT Advisor, Molly Gay, just got back from a trip to Aspen! She went for a quick ski trip and to scout the town for us, of course! Listen in as she and Bailie debrief the trip and touch on Colorado as a whole, as well.

Hotels mentioned: 

• The Little Nell
• Hotel Jerome
• The Gant
• Limelight Snowmass

In today's podcast we are talking with Julie Cardamone. Julie is the founder of The Mint Collection, and we wanted you to hear about her experience in the travel industry and what led her to create The Mint Collection.

The Mint Collection is so much more than a representation company;  it is a cooperative endeavor linking the finest hotels in the world to the progressive travel advisor. In partnership with our clients, we illuminate the inimitable quality and unique story of each property.

Listen in as we highlight the 3 boutique properties in her portfolio. You just simply have to hear about them from her!

The Mint Collection website: https://www.themintcollection.travel
       
The Mint Collection instagram: @themintcollection_travel

In this week's BE The Travel Podcast episode, we're recapping our first trip of 2020: the Bahamas! Bailie took her mom to Sandals Royal Bahamian for a quick winter escape in sunshine. Listen in as Molly and Bailie debrief the trip, chat about Sandals Resorts in general, and the Bahamas as a destination altogether -- including hurricane Dorian recovery status and how you can help the islands!

Listen in as BE The Travel Advisors, Bailie White and Molly Gay, discuss all things Honeymoon Planning in 2020!

BE The Travel's 3 Best Honeymoon Planning Tips?

 1: BE Realistic with your budget: we plan trips that are $30,000+, but we also plan trips that are $3,000. While the itinerary details of those budgets might look a little different, we say, spend what you are COMFORTABLE with. Don't worry about spending a certain amount of money to feel like you're getting that "picture perfect" honeymoon. A good TA will point you in the right direction with any budget type!

2. BE Flexible where you can: your time spent on the honeymoon, your departure day, your destination, etc. Flexibility is an easy way to make sure you're getting the best value for your honeymoon!

3. BE Open to working with a Travel Advisor. Their expertise, professional knowledge and hands on experience is something that will undoubtedly bring your honeymoon to the next level! Not to mention, you'll have someone working in your best interest throughout the entire planning process and during travel!

When the podcast first launched, Bailie got a listener topic request and it was: What are the benefits and importances of traveling via self care and cultural experiences? Listen in as Bailie chats with wellness travel expert, Stephanie Rest, CEO of Caribbean Wellness and Education, to dive into this topic. You'll learn how Stephanie became a pro in wellness travel, and also why she and Bailie both think traveling intentionally with a cultural + wellness experience in mind can actually help change the world. Plus, if you aren’t sure where to begin with wellness and cultural travel, they're talking all about that too!

Travel Facts website referenced: https://www.travfacts.org/

Stephanie Rest, Caribbean Wellness & Education: https://www.caribbeanwe.com/

Often times, it's hard for even the most disciplined of people to keep up their healthy habits when traveling. What is the psychology behind that? Why is overindulgence when traveling or on vacation so harmful to your body? What are some tangible tips and takeaways for maintaining a healthy + balanced lifestyle when traveling? This week, Bailie talks about all things health + fitness when traveling with the expert herself, Nashville based Health + Fitness guru, Macy Pruett.  Listen in on their conversation about maintaining a healthy lifestyle... yes, even when traveling!

More about Macy on Instagram @fittestcore or online https://www.fittestcore.com/

This week Bailie chats with Kate Thomas, owner of North & Leisure. Kate makes life easier for travel advisors when it comes to booking all things Ireland. Not only that, but Kate is also a co-founder of Travel Pro Theory, which is a community for travel professionals of all kinds. Together Bailie and Kate talk Ireland, of course, but also give you a peak inside what planning a client trip looks like behind the scenes of the travel industry. Travel Advisors like the ones at BE The Travel, and suppliers like Kate at North & Leisure, are the two halves that make up the travel industry as a whole; and in this episode, you get to listen in and hear what that sounds like for yourselves!