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- Episode 190: See More of Alaska with Royal CaribbeanElizabeth was recently invited to participate in a familiarization trip with Royal Caribbean international to experience the land portion of their Cruisetour products. We wanted to share her experiences in this episode and also wanted to invite an expert to fill in more details on the portfolio of tours they offer.Alaska was the 49th state to join the union, and when it did, Texas went from our largest state to our second-largest… by a large margin. Alaska is a bucket list destination for travelers of all ages, but many people choose to only cruise the Inside Passage rather than explore the interior of the state. Although there is a lot to experience in such a vacation, Alaska has so much more to offer, which is why Royal Caribbean and some of their competitors offer Cruisetours, packaging the seven-night, one-way cruise with a land tour and allowing guests to experience so much more of Alaska, including the magnificent and vast Denali National Park. Tonight, we hope to share many many reasons that taking a cruise tour is a far better option for your dream trip to Alaska.To this end, we are excited to introduce our guest for tonight’s podcast, Brendan Halcomb from Royal Caribbean.Brendan is a 15-year veteran of the Cruise industry and has worked with a broad range of Cruise Lines. For the last 3 years Brendan has overseen the Sales and Marketing for Alaska & Canada Cruisetours. Welcome, Brendan!See the complete index of podcasts by topic!58 min
- Episode 189: Airfare SecretsWe are also honored and a bit giddy to welcome our special guest tonight, Robbi Hamida! Robbi may not be famous to YOU, but to us, he is a bit of an icon, both for his amazing knowledge of the airline industry and for his colorful and fun themed suits he wears to our national conferences.Robbi is the Senior Vice President of Nexion®, a fully licensed, bonded and accredited host agency with operations in both the United States and Canada. Nexion, LLC supports more than 4,000 independent, leisure and corporate travel professionals, and is a branch of Tzell Travel Group, a Travel Leaders Group company. Among those 4,000 agents are the agents of Outlander Travel!Having served the travel industry for more than 20 years, Robbi previously worked in the airline industry before joining Nexion®. As Senior Vice President, he is responsible for overseeing operations within the company, which include customer-facing as well as the behind-the-scenes segments of the business. It’s Robbi’s ultimate vision that all agents – regardless of working location – are able to provide a complete end-to-end travel experience for their customers. And this is exactly why we invited him here today.Most of the travel we book starts and ends with flights, and this is often one of the most stressful and sometimes expensive part of the trip. With all the fares and restrictions and let’s not forget the mysterious “we just need to complete a bit of paperwork before we can push back…” announcements from the cockpit, we thought it would be fun to invite Robbi to share some of his knowledge, insight, and opinions on air travel and why it is important to work with a travel agent when booking your trip.See the complete index of podcasts by topic!48 min
- Episode 188: Meet Amy!
From a young age Amy was exposed to traveling because of her family’s love of travel. Her parents were avid travelers and took Amy with them on many an adventure. When she was in her early twenties, Amy became a Flight Attendant so she could travel and experience the world and her travel experiences have been rich and exciting. She joined the Outlander team in September of last year and we thought it was about time you actually met her! So welcome, Amy, and let’s get started!
See the complete index of podcasts by topic!26 min - Episode 187: Planned or Spontaneous Travel?Travel agents are planners. It’s what we do. That doesn’t, however, mean that we plan every minute of our vacations. Some people like to wing it and we get that. Some people like an outline, some like to know what they’re doing every day, and some have some “must do’s” that are essential. Whatever your travel style, we wanted to talk about the pros and cons of each and make you think about whether you might want to switch it up next time!See the complete index of podcasts by topic!30 min
- Episode 186: Lost LuggageThis is the situation… You get to the airport with plenty of time and while you are waiting for your flight, it gets delayed for whatever reason. Then, you miss your connection. So, the airline reroutes you on another airline to get you to your destination in a reasonable amount of time. However, they warn you that your luggage may not make it there in time. You say, “OK” and expect that your luggage will show up within a day of getting to your destination. What do you do if it doesn’t? In this episode we discuss some tips and tricks when you don’t have what you packed.38 min
- Episode 185: Independent Travel to EuropeThere are many different ways to experience the world around us- this week we thought it would be fun to take a closer look at one of the fastest growing types of travel- independent travel! What is independent travel? Who does it appeal to most? What are some of the mistakes independent travelers make? And, what is the value of using a travel agent? We will explore these topics in the context of Europe as a destination.43 min
- Episode 184: Let’s Go on Safari!The continent of Africa and the countries contained within it are rich in culture, natural beauty, welcoming people, and a diverse offering of cuisine, music, biodiversity and of course its native animals and wildlife. It is a continent that once experienced will open places in your soul you had long forgotten about and offer you moments of great joy and great peace. One of the most wonderful ways to experience this continent when you travel is to journey to South Africa, Tanzania or Uganda and include a safari. Our guest today has brought new meaning to the word “safari” and they are joining us to talk about their native land, South Africa, and to also share some of the newer offerings to Tanzania and Uganda where they are able to include experiencing gorillas in their Natural Habitat. They have so much to share with us…so buckle up ..and keep your eyes peeled for one of the “Big 5!”See the complete index of podcasts by topic!45 min
- Episode 183: Traveling Safety with Nick HughesNick Hughes is a former member of the French Foreign Legion who parlayed his military experience in to being a body guard for the rich and famous. His career took him around the world and his clients have included members of the Saudi Royal family, the artist Peter Max, various rock and roll stars and dignitaries. He has appeared on Spike TV’s Deadliest Warrior, and teaches self defense. Recently he published the critically acclaimed “How To Be Your Own Bodyguard,” a collection of tips and tricks he used to keep his clients safe in hostile places. It’s been nominated for book of the year in its genre in the UK and made it to #2 on Amazon. Nick also has a blog about the book with some additional safety resources, as well as a safety app you can download. Note: we had some sound difficulties this episode, and we have done what we can to retain continuity during some sections of spoken content.40 min
- Episode 182: An Incredible SummerSomething big is coming our way! You may have seen the commercials recently with the large ball from Pixar rolling across America, heading toward Walt Disney World! Well, the time is almost here! Recently several Outlander Agents were able to attend the Toy Story Road Shows to hear about the new stuff heading to the parks this summer, as well as the one we’re especially excited for: Toy Story Land (opening June 30!) We’re excited to share all of the new info with you!31 min
- Episode 181: See Norway with Hurtigruten
Friends of the podcast Kevin and Peter joined one of their closest friends and spent 3 weeks this past August on the trip of a lifetime exploring Norway from many different vantage points. Norway is ranked as “The second happiest country” in the world, on criteria such as freedom, honesty, welfare, good health, and generosity. Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers, and deep coastal fjords. Oslo, the capital, is a city of green spaces and museums. Bergen, with colorful wooden houses, is the starting point for many cruises into beautiful Fjords. Norway is also known for fishing, hiking, skiing and is a hub for outdoor activities, fresh fish, farm to table foods, warm and welcoming people and some of the most beautiful scenery your eyes can behold. The fjords are said to be the soul of Norway, and that is in fact where Peter and Kevin’s journey began so listen in on this Norwegian adventure!
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