Easy Travels

Hey Easy Travelers,

This time, Martin is out, so we had to get Rich, quick. Get it?

With Chris in the driver's seat, who better to help him navigate than Nexion's Director of Educational Programs, Rich Ferrucci.

In this episode, Chris and Rich discuss recent changes to Nexion's Business Development and Education team, upcoming events, behind the scenes with BDE, and more!

Chris was out sick for this one, so Martin is flying solo. In this conversation, Martin sits down with Liz Scanlon of CIE Tours to discuss the value of expertly-guided tours, small group travel and customizable trips.

Introducing Nexion's proudest advocates for LGBT+ travel. Martin and Chris sit down with guests Mike Plumton, Emily Fengler and Adrianne Raia, who have spearheaded this support network for queer-identifying advisors and allies, doing the work to ensure that everyone has access to the joys of traveling.

In our very first partner interview, Martin and Chris sit down with Lisette Thurman from Regent Seven Seas, and one question after the next, she shows us why she's the expert when it comes to cruising.

Martin and Chris sit down with the leaders of the Military in Travel group, Rachel Kerr and Michael Capps. Topics include: personal backgrounds, the military-to-travel transition, the origin and purpose of the group, celebrity crushes, and more! You don't want to miss this one!

The Easy Travels podcast kicks off the New Year with a candid discussion about goal-setting. Nexion's own Arika Banghart joins Martin and Chris to discuss some things we're looking forward to and why none of us really care for New Year's resolutions.

**Please excuse a few brief technical difficulties in this episode. Technology is our friend, but even friends fight sometimes.**

This time of year means so many things to so many different people, and no one is more keenly aware of that than those of us in the travel industry. But however you enjoy (or endure) the holidays, we hope you've enjoyed listening to Martin and Chris kick off what's sure to be a long series of constantly evolving conversations on the Easy Travels podcast. We're excited for what comes next, but you'll hear more about that in 2026!

Happy Holidays from Team Nexion!

Resources for those in the giving spirit:

One Warm Coat

Toys for Tots

No Kid Hungry

Meals on Wheels

Feeding America

Family Bonds

Canadian Charities

Back by popular demand after some technical difficulties, it's the re-upload of our interview with Nexion Travel Group President Jackie Friedman. More new episodes of the Easy Travels podcast coming soon!

Poor yourself a hot cup of cider and get ready for a very spooky edition of Easy Travels...