Elevated Escapes - A Luxury Travel Podcast

Mike and Kristen are talking US Travel. Specifically, the Top 5 destinations they would like to visit in the States. Which areas in the United States would you like to visit? Let us know in the comments section. Thanks for listening, and safe travels.

0:00 Introduction

3:13 US Destinations we'd like to visit

3:50 Alaska

6:44 Arizona and Utah

9:45 Outer Banks of North Carolina

11:59 Hawaii and The Hawaiian Islands

16:06 Charleston, South Carolina

18:36 Wyoming

20:37 Florida Keys

23:50 Wrap-Up

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This week, we talk about short Windstar Cruise itineraries, Mandarin Oriental Cruises, World Cup Soccer hotel reservation jumps in the US and G Adventures Soccer-Focused Small Group Trips (Away Games).

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Mike and Kristen recently got back from a two-day Walt Disney World trip. They stayed at Disney's Riviera Resort, visited three theme parks, and spent time with family. Have you ever stayed at Riviera Resort? Let us know in the comments section. Thanks for listening, and safe travels.

0:00 Introduction

3:20 Day 1 - Riviera Check-In and Magic Kingdom

17:30 Day 2 - The Cake Bake Shop, EPCOT, and The Garden Grille

29:25 Day - Disney's Hollywood Studios, Baseline Tap House, and Hollywood and Vine

39:11 Wrap-Up

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This week, we talk small cruises, changes to My Disney Experience, best time to book flights and best to fly and a bit more.

This week, we talk about the much-needed updates to the outside area of Disney's Boardwalk Inn. Are you happy with the upgrades? Let us know if you would have done anything different. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.

0:00 Introduction

13:20 Upgrades at Disney's Boardwalk Inn - Hurly-Burly Night Club

18:12 Basin Soap Shop

20:13 Quick Service Location

33:38 Wrap-Up

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This week, Mike and Kristen talk about Travel Planners International (TPI) Vendor Open House. We met with a lot of vendors and talked about four that stuck out for us. Which of these vendors interests you? Let us know in the comments below. Safe travels, Mike and Kristen.

0:00 Introduction

4:16 Oceania Cruises

11:39 Swan Hellenic

16:48 Riviera River Cruises

22:15 G Adventures

31:20 Wrap-Up

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This week, we start off talking PanAm (Remember them?). After that Mike talks about changes at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa lobby and then Kristen finishes up discussing a new Expedition Cruise Line.

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This week, Mike and Kristen talk about the five Countries that they haven't been to, that they want to visit. What Countries are on your list? Let us know in the comments.

0:00 Introduction

4:13 Our Top 5 Countries We Want to Visit

26:30 Wrap-Up

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This week, we start off with a Disney update and then discuss the most exciting upcoming hotel openings according to Condé Nast Traveler. We conclude with a discussion about a new Canyon Ranch Property in Austin, Texas.

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This week, Mike and Kristen talk about the New Adventures By Disney and the Enhanced Adventures By Disney. Thanks for listening.

0:00 Introduction

2:41 Adventures By Disney New Itineraries

4:12 Thailand

8:25 Croatia and Slovenia

15:28 Munich Escape

20:25 Italy: Sicily & Amalfi Coast

24:27 Rhine River Cruise

29:28 Which Ones Top Our List?

31:24 Wrap-Up

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This week, we talk about the 'Palace' Distinction ratings in France, River Cruise full land tours and AAA Five Diamond Hotels and Restaurants.

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