Destinations Beyond Expectations

Budapest, Hungary's capital city, is known for its great food scene, amazing sightseeing opportunities, and relaxing thermal baths. Kasia from Perfect Day Somewhere joins the podcast to discuss things to include on your next visit to Budapest.

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Published on 3/31/23

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0:00 - Intro
1:47 - Budapest's Location and Basic Info About the City
3:17 - Getting Around Budapest During a Visit
4:37 - The Food Scene in Budapest
6:33 - Currency Used in Budapest and Budapest's Affordability
7:49 - Must See Sights Around Budapest
8:58 - The Nightlife Scene in Budapest
10:13 - The Baths in Budapest and Tips for How to Experience Them
11:51 - The Castle District and What You can Find There
13:03 - Kasia's Biggest Budapest Takeaways
13:47 - Stay Connected with Perfect Day Somewhere and Destinations Beyond Expectations


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• How to Spend 2 Days in Budapest: Itinerary & Map

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The Pictured Lakes National Lakeshore in Northern Michigan is a wonderful place to enjoy the great outdoors and view stunning rock formations. Rebecca Gade Sawicki  from Veggies Abroad stops by the podcast to talk about amazing hikes around the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. 

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Published on 3/24/23

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0:00 - Intro
1:40 - Where the Pictured Rocks are Located and More About the Area
3:26 - The Range of Hikes in Pictured Rocks
5:52 - Hiking Essentials for Longer Pictured Rocks Hikes
7:13 - The Seasons in Pictured Rocks
10:00 - Where to Stay Near Pictured Rocks
12:09 - The Chapel Loop Trail and the Spray Falls Trail
16:07 - Munising Falls and Miners Castle
19:44 - Stay Connected with Veggies Abroad and Destinations Beyond Expectations

Read Rebecca's Pictured Rocks Blog Post

• The Best Pictured Rocks Hiking Trails to Explore

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People come to Alta to see the northern lights, but they often discover many more incredible experiences. Linnea Jordan from Popovers and Passports joins DBE to chat about enchanting experiences in Alta, Norway. 

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Published on 3/17/23

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0:00 - Intro
1:45 - Where Alta is Located and Basic Info
3:18 - Alta During the Wintertime is Magical
5:07 - Getting to Alta
6:58 - Truly Unique Accommodation Options in Alta
12:11 - Dog Experiences in Alta
13:57 - Horseback Riding and Visiting a Sami Reindeer Farm
16:50 - What is the Food Like in Alta?
18:26 - How Many Days Should Someone Set Aside to Visit Alta?
19:13 - Stay Connected with Popovers and Passports and Destinations Beyond Expectations

Read Linnea's Alta, Norway Blog Post

• 13 Incredible Thins to do in Alta, Norway

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Sailing aboard Disney's Fantasy may cost more than other cruise options, but there are many incredible experiences tailored for both kids and adults. Amanda Keeley-Thurman from the Hot Mama Travel blog reviews Disney's Fantasy Cruise ship and things to do aboard the ship for all ages.

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Published on 3/10/23

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0:00 - Intro
1:42 - The Fantasy's Sailing Locations and Basic Info
2:39 - The Affordability of a Disney Cruise and Ways to Save Money
5:42 - Cabins on the Fantasy
6:55 - Dining on the Fantasy
9:07 - Best Bars on the Disney Fantasy
11:11 - How Cruise Goers can Spend Their Time Aboard the Fantasy 
13:01 - Activities for Kids on the Disney Fantasy
14:18 - Amanda's Takeaways from her Disney Fantasy Cruise Experience
15:12 - Stay Connected with Hot Mama Travel and Destinations Beyond Expectations

Read Amanda's Disney's Fantasy Cruise Ship Blog Post

• Family Guide to Disney's Fantasy Cruise Ship with Kids

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For new travel advisors, there’s some key things to keep in mind as you grow your business. Galen Wood, CEO of Marketing for Travel Agents, joins the podcast to talk about finding success as a new travel agent.

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Published on 2/17/23

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0:00 - Intro
1:54 - How Important Are Travel Agents and Are There Enough Clients?
4:51 - Calculating Your Minimum Monthly Income and 3 Steps to Freedom
9:38 - Narrowing Your Niche
15:06 - How Important is it for Travel Agents to Define Their Ideal Client?
18:31 - How Many Lead Sources Should Travel Agents Focus On?
20:30 - Is Tackling Too Many Lead Sources a Common Mistake?
22:24 - Stay Connected with Marketing for Travel Agents and Destinations Beyond Expectations


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• Become a Full Time Travel Agent in 60 Days

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Coming up with a plan and finding creative ways to reach clients can be crucial to those who sell travel. Nicole Barrett from The Minted Lab & The Saudade Life chats about tools and methods to help travel advisors stand out. 

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Published on 2/10/23

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0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Nicole Barrett's Background in Travel and Tourism
3:35 - The Genesis of The Minted Lab
7:47 - The Importance of Clear and Interesting Emails
10:20 - The Importance of Selling You and Your Personality
12:21 - Canva and Being Creative is an Advantage for Travel Advisors
13:51 - How Important is Planning Social Media Posts and Emails?
16:15 - The Saudade Life
20:29 - Stay Connected with Nicole Barrett, The Minted Lab and The Saudade Life

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• The Minted Lab
• The Saudade Life

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Puerto Vallarta is a coastal town in Mexico and a well-known destination for tourists. Kate from the Two Sisters Abroad blog joins the show to help us learn more about Puerto Vallarta. 

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Published on 2/3/23

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0:00 - Intro
1:46 - General Information About Puerto Vallarta
2:45 - Puerto Vallarta Experiences that Stand Out
5:11 - How Many Days Should Someone Set Aside to Visit Puerto Vallarta?
5:59 - Beaches in the Puerto Vallarta Area
7:47 - Advice for Drinking or Using Water in Puerto Vallarta
9:11 - Is English Commonly Spoken in Puerto Vallarta?
10:10 - Puerto Vallarta's Affordability and Tips for Tipping
11:18 - Stay Connected with Two Sisters Abroad and Destinations Beyond Expectations

Read Kate's Puerto Vallarta Article

• 13 Fun and Unique Things to do in Puerto Vallarta

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Old San Juan is one of the most visited places in Puerto Rico, and for good reason. On today's episode Stevie is joined by Shay from the Sightseeing Señorita travel blog to talk about history, amazing food and unique experiences to add to your Old San Juan itinerary. 

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Published on 1/27/23

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0:00 - Intro
2:08 - Old San Juan's Location and What Makes it Appealing to Visitors
2:47 - Visiting El Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San Cristóbal
4:05 - How Much Time to Spend at Old San Juan's Historic Fortifications
4:30 - Visiting Save a Gato
5:44 - The Food Scene in Old San Juan
6:43 - The Old San Juan Nightlife
7:23 - Day Trip Options to Add to Your Old San Juan Itinerary
8:50 - Instagrammable Spots in Old San Juan
9:39 - Stay Connected with Sightseeing Señorita and Destinations Beyond Expectations

Read Shay's Old San Juan Article

• 1 Day Old San Juan Itinerary: Must See Old San Juan

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Salzburg is a picturesque city in the country of Austria that is known for its ties to one of the most famous musicians in history, and the movie “The Sound of Music”. Christine from the Christine's Travel Gems blog stops by the podcast to chat about things to see in Salzburg and also discusses how visitors can save money by using the Salzburg Card. 

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Published on 1/20/23

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0:00 - Intro
2:06 - An Overview of Salzburg
3:34 - Experiencing Mozart's Legacy in Salzburg
6:35 - "The Sound of Music" Movie Sites to Explore in Salzburg
11:07 - Salzburg is Home to the Largest Fully Preserved Fortress in Central Europe
13:51 - Information on the Salzburg Card
17:40 - Day Trip Options Near Salzburg
27:39 - Stay Connected with Christine's Travel Gems and Destinations Beyond Expectations

Read Christine's Salzburg Articles

• Fantastic Things to do on Your Vacation to Salzburg
• How to Use the Salzburg Card to Save Money

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• Discover Magic and History in Porto, Portugal

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Throughout the Caribbean, there are plenty of accommodation options for families to consider. Lee Friedman from Mango Tree Travel discusses hotels vs. resorts and which option may be the best fit for your Caribbean family trip.

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Listen to Lee's Other DBE Episode About Water Island