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June 17, 2019 Episode 240: Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is a top destination on Mexico’s Pacific Coast for sun-seeking, fun-loving, beach bumming tourists. It is a popular stop for cruise ships on Mexican Riviera itineraries and boasts beautiful hotels, beaches, and great nightlife. Recently, Sandy, Elizabeth, and Lindsay attended a workshop where they got to experience some of Puerto Vallarta’s all-inclusive resorts and they also enjoyed a sunset or two. This week, we asked them to share what they experienced.
Elizabeth – Sandy – Laura – Donna – Lindsay – George
41 min
June 10, 2019 Episode 239: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
One size does not fit all when it comes to traveling and exploring the world. For plus-size globetrotters, that presents some challenges along the way, whether it’s too-snug airplane seats or spa robes meant for someone of more diminutive stature. As journalist Michele Sponagle reminds us… take heart, problems are surmountable. Where there is a desire to take a journey, there are workable solutions to ensure grand experiences.” Tonight our discussion will focus on some of the challenges of traveling if you, like many of us on the podcast, are a fellow voyager of size and then share some tips we have learned that we hope will be helpful as you plan your next adventure.
Elizabeth – Sandy – Laura – Donna – Lindsay – George
42 min
June 03, 2019 Episode 238: Perfect Day at Coco Cay
We also have a very special guest tonight, Ginny Hall! Ginny is Royal Caribbean’s strategic account manager for Central and Eastern North Carolina. She has been with Royal Caribbean for nearly three years, but in the travel industry for much longer, including five years at NC State University, where she worked on the alumni travel program, and beginning her travel career as a flight attendant for American Airlines. She took her first cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Monarch of the Seas in 1992 and has been loyal to the brand ever since!
We invited Ginny to join us tonight to talk about Royal Caribbean’s newest “big thing!” We know Royal has lots of “Big things,” including they’re fleet of “super-ships,” the Oasis and Quantum class floating resorts like the Symphony of the Seas and the Anthem of the Seas. But did you know that now you can sail on these ships plus several other ships in the Royal fleet to a brand new, reimagined, private beach getaway?!
Formerly just “Coco Cay,” the island has been reimagined, re-engineered and is now re-opened as “Perfect Day at Coco Cay.” Everything from the helium ballon to the adult-only area to the new pier is noteworthy and we are going to talk about it all!
Elizabeth – Sandy – Laura – Donna – Lindsay – George
31 min
May 27, 2019 Episode 237: Royalton Resorts
Tonight, we want to take you to the islands! Not literally… sorry… that’s not in the budget (even though we only have about three listeners)… but we want to talk about an all-inclusive brand that we really like but we don’t talk about much so far on the podcast. That, however, is about to change! Royalton Resorts is a fairly new chain of properties and technically they have a presence in five Caribbean destinations. Most of their properties are new builds rather than refurbishments and they offer amazing value for your dollar. Tonight we wanted to spend a little time exploring what they have to offer.
Do you have a favorite Caribbean destination you want to share?
Elizabeth – Sandy – Laura – Donna – Lindsay – George
36 min
May 20, 2019 Episode 236: Fairbanks in Winter
Alaska is truly an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. In past episodes, we talked about all of the amazing things you can do during the spring and summer seasons. But have you considered visiting in the winter? Imagine snowmachining on a frozen lake and then ice fishing while enjoying a reindeer dog. Or staying up late to catch the northern lights. Or how about visiting a dog mushing camp for a ride on a sled. This past March, Sandy and Lindsay did all of this and more, and they can’t wait to talk about why you should put Fairbanks on your bucket list!
Have you been to Alaska? Tell us about your trip!
Elizabeth – Sandy – Laura – Donna – Lindsay
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44 min
May 13, 2019 Episode 235: What’s New with Disney?
If you are a regular listener of this show, you know that we have some Disney fans in this group. One of the reasons we go back to the parks so often is that they are always changing. It’s impossible to do it all! 2019 is no exception (to say the least!) Recently several Outlander agents attended local showcases where Disney filled us in on all the exciting things heading our way, and we can’t wait to share it all with you!
Who here is a Disney fan? Me! Me!
Elizabeth – Sandy – Laura – Donna – Lindsay
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46 min
May 06, 2019 Episode 234: Introducing George!
In this episode we’d like to introduce you to a new member of the podcast team, George. George is a travel agent with 5 years experience who has recently joined the Outlander Team. When he was younger his family took a traditional summer vacation, driving across America towing an RV. They traveled across most of the Eastern United States and Canada. For his 25th wedding anniversary, George and his wife took their first cruise, and that’s when the travel bug started! As a Travel Agent, George has taken Caribbean and Canadian cruises, and will experience his first Alaskan cruise in June. He’s also become a big fan of all-inclusive resorts which has become his niche for booking travel. he’s a lifelong Disney fan, and visits the parks as often as possible, and made his first visit to Disneyland last year as part of an Adventures by Disney Backstage Magic tour. Once you meet George you’ll love him!
Elizabeth – Sandy – Laura – Donna – Lindsay
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29 min
April 29, 2019 Episode 233: Nizuc Resort
Michelle and her husband Joseph recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and decided to commemorate this special occasion with a getaway to someplace warm, where they could relax, renew, rejoice and recommit to this milestone in their marriage. They had a very specific vision in mind for what they wanted and although there were many appealing choices in the Caribbean the choice that seemed perfect to them was Nizuc .
Opened in 2013, NIZUC Resort and Spa is situated on 29 acres of peaceful nature preserve on the Punta Nizuc coastline in Mexico. Michelle has graciously agreed to join us today to share, why they chose Nizuc, what it was like to spend time there and why they cant wait to return.
Have you been to the Riviera Maya, and if so, do you have a favorite resort?
Elizabeth – Sandy – Laura – Donna – Lindsay
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38 min
April 22, 2019 Episode 232: Amazing Antarctica
A world of sea and ice awaits! Antarctica is a continent of superlatives that will leave your mind searching for words to describe it. Each day presents a new discovery, whether you’re cruising through ice-choked waterways, trekking through chattering penguin rookeries, or catching minkes and humpbacks breaching in the pristine waters. The few travelers who are fortunate enough to explore Antarctica’s vast expanses return home forever changed by an experience so awe-inspiring that it reaches to their very core. For many Antarctica is a bucket list trip and for others they weren’t even aware you could visit Antarctica and further more are not sure how or why you would or would want to. For both of those groups of people we wanted to shed a little light on why we think this would make an amazing next adventure. And how we can help you get there.
Is Antarctica on your list of must-visit destinations?
Elizabeth – Sandy – Laura – Donna – Lindsay
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39 min
April 15, 2019 Episode 231: Barceló Maya Resorts
Recently, Elizabeth experienced the Barcelo properties in Riviera Maya and we wanted to pick her brain to find out what she thought of her time there! The Barceló resorts consist of five properties: Beach, Caribe, Tropical, Colonial, and Palace, with a sixth adult-only resort being built. Confused about which resort to stay in? Listen up!
Have you visited the Riviera Maya? Would you like to go?
Elizabeth – Sandy – Laura – Donna – Lindsay
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32 min