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August 01, 2016 Episode 91: Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands. The name of the city comes from its origin story: as a dam on the Amstel river. Known for diamonds, museums, its key roles in both World Wars, it’s beautiful canals and architecture, and of course for its party scene. It has one of the world’s best airports and more than 5 million international visitors flock there annually. So perhaps it’s time for YOU to plan a trip. So let’s get started!
Have you been to Amsterdam? Want to go? We can help!
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27 min
July 25, 2016 Episode 90: Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres is a 20 minute high speed ferry ride from Cancun, but a million miles removed from Cancun’s urban scene. The island in the Caribbean Sea is less than 5 miles long with 15,000 inhabitants, and features beaches, as well as a dramatic and rocky coast line (depending on what side of the island you are on). You can snorkel, zip line, tool around on a golf cart, or do nothing on one of the most magnificent beaches in the world, Playa Norte. Learn about this tropical paradise!
Have you been to Isla Mujeres? Want to go? We can help!
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25 min
July 18, 2016 Episode 89: Colorado in Summer
Back in Episode 39 we filled you in on all of the different ski options that Colorado has to offer. Well, we would be remiss if we didn’t take you back to this awesome state in summer and share some other must-do experiences. Home to Pike’s Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, and the Garden of the Gods, to name a few, Colorado has something to offer every traveler. And did we fail to mention breweries? Elizabeth has recently returned from a weekend getaway primarily in Loveland and Fort Collins and she’s eager to share what she learned!
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30 min
July 11, 2016 Episode 88: Introducing Laura Lanier & Traveling with Special Needs
We are very excited to introduce the newest addition to the Outlander team: Laura Moog Lanier! Laura is just learning the sales side of the travel business, but she has years of experience related to her specialty: traveling with special needs. Join us as we talk about the exciting changes in the industry in regards to traveling with a special need. Welcome Laura!
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27 min
July 04, 2016 Episode 87: Traveling Through Reading and Reading to Travel
This week Outlander Travel is embracing it’s literary roots. You may remember me referring to my “previous life” as a librarian. This week I’ve invited some of my literary-minded, librarian “squad” to discuss how books can inspire travel, and how we can help you create itineraries that allow you to visit some of your favorite settings. Janet has worked for over 20 years as a librarian. During that time she has had various roles; she has led books clubs, answered reference questions, helped children with their schoolwork and recommended books for purchase. And then there’s her favorite task, helping people find a good book to read. Dan has worked connecting people and books for over twenty years in both bookstores and public libraries. He is the Adult Services Manager at our local library system and he co-manages programs for the library system around recreational reading, including author visits.
Books and travel go together perfectly. Listen in and discover some great ideas and resources for your vacation reads. Travel to Ireland through the novels of Maeve Binchy…Eat, Pray and Love around the world…explore the south of Pat Conroy…when we travel by book, the choices are endless!

Photo credit: Dan Brooks

28 min
June 27, 2016 Episode 86: What’s Up with TSA?
You may have noticed recent stories in the news about long lines at airports. I’m talking really really long lines! There were even reports in May of travelers having to spend the night at the airport in Chicago because flights were missed. So what’s up with TSA? This week we wanted to talk about some reasons for the wait, and some things you can do as a passenger to keep the effects to a minimum.
Do you have a TSA experience you’d like to share? Leave us a comment.
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24 min
June 20, 2016 Episode 85: Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is an attractive destination to US travelers because you don’t need a passport to travel there. A US territory, it uses the US Dollar and English is spoken everywhere. This island has something to offer everyone: white sand beaches, rainforest, coffee plantations, eco tourism, and water sports, just to name a few! Lindsay and Sandy were just in San Juan for a convention and they have a lot of exciting experiences to share with us.
Have you been to Puerto Rico? Would you like to visit?
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28 min
June 13, 2016 Episode 84: Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas is at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula. Known for beaches, scuba, the sea arch ( El Arco de Cabo San Lucas), marine life, game fishing, and golf, it’s also a great place to watch whales in winter months. Aimee recently traveled there with her husband and stayed at the Hyatt Ziva. We’re really excited to hear all about this popular west coast destination!
Have you been to Cabo? What do you think?
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24 min
June 06, 2016 Episode 83: Universal Studios Revisited 2016
Way back in Episode 4 we talked about Universal Studios and what was new back then. Well, the great thing about theme parks in Central Florida is that they’re always changing and adding new things. Plus – Episode 4? Really? I’m sure we’ve mentioned Universal since then, but we would be remiss if we didn’t revisit from time to time. Luckily Robin & Elizabeth have recently made trips there, so we can brush up on all things Potter, and Transformers, and Springfield! Just in time for your summer planning!
Do you love Universal Studios? Let us know!
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34 min
May 30, 2016 Episode 82: So You Want to be a Travel Agent?
One of the things we hear a lot (especially when we are on a trip), is “I want your job!” Yes, we travel a lot, and yes, the locations are usually fun and picturesque. But is it all awesome all the time? Well of course nothing is, and when we come back home from a research trip there is usually a pile of work waiting for us. We wanted to spend some time this week giving you an idea of what a day in the life of a travel agent is really like, what you should expect if you want to pursue a career in travel, and what you should beware of.
Do you have a secret fantasy about a career in travel?
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32 min