This week on Tales of a Travel Agent, Jake and Becky are back with plenty of travel chat, strong opinions and the usual chaos!

They talk about a very expensive LEGOLAND VIP experience, the latest Danube river cruise disruption, accessible travel and the challenges travellers can face when things do not go to plan.

There is also chat about the upcoming 2026 solar eclipse, travel TV recommendations, Galaxy’s upcoming roadshow and Becky proving she really can boss it after fixing her shelves with a brand new pink drill! 🔨😂

Plus, competitions, cruise chat, travel industry gossip and plenty of laughs along the way. ✈️🛳️🌍

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🎙️ Episode 32: Arctic Adventures, Luxury Expeditions & Travel Nightmares

This week on Tales of a Travel Agent, Becky returns from an unforgettable expedition showcase in Svalbard, sharing everything from luxury expedition ships and Arctic wildlife to midnight sunshine, glacier calving and the realities of selling expedition cruising. She also reveals how she unexpectedly became the event's biggest success story after being put on the spot in front of industry leaders.

Meanwhile, Jake brings plenty of laughs with his latest travel pet peeves, motorway horror stories, social media frustrations and why trying to help people online can sometimes feel impossible.

Expect conversations about:

Whether you're fascinated by expedition cruising, love behind-the-scenes travel stories or just enjoy listening to two travel agents trying (and failing) to stay on topic, this episode has something for everyone.

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🎙️ Episode 31 – New Studio, New Sponsor & Cyprus Adventures!

This week, we're coming to you from our brand-new podcast studio as Tales of a Travel Agent enters an exciting new chapter with our very first sponsor! We chat about what the partnership means, filming on camera for the first time, and why Becky's morning got off to a rather painful (and very naked) start...

Becky shares all the highlights from her recent Trafalgar River Cruise FAM along the Danube, including why river cruising is attracting a much younger audience than ever before, silent discos on board, and the backhanded compliment that left her laughing.

Jake takes us through his latest family holiday to Cyprus, from private yacht charters and buggy adventures around the Akamas Peninsula to turtle beaches, local wineries and why hiring a captain completely changed the experience. Plus, why Jumbo might just be the most dangerous shop in Europe!

We also reveal our first-ever listener competition thanks to Galaxi, giving you the chance to win a 3-night stay at the Palazzo Versace Dubai with breakfast included.

Finally, we discuss TikTok Go, the new travel booking platform that's launching in the UK, and why travel agents shouldn't fear it—instead, it could become one of the biggest opportunities yet for those creating travel content.

As always, expect plenty of laughs, questionable stories, travel tips, and the usual chaos from Jake and Becky.

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This week on Tales of a Travel Agent, Jake and Becky are back with another packed episode full of travel industry chat, hilarious stories and plenty of tangents.

Becky kicks things off with the chaos of trying to find a clothes steamer just minutes before a big travel industry event, before the pair discuss the latest disruption affecting the Middle East and what global events mean for travel agents and their customers.

They also revisit Becky’s Antarctica marketing campaign, which has already generated over £100,000 in bookings, discussing the time, investment and strategy behind building a successful specialist travel business. From quoting luxury expedition cruises to managing customer expectations, it's a fascinating insight into niche travel sales.

Becky also shares highlights from her recent FAM trip to Madeira, including whale watching, jeep safaris, the famous wicker toboggans, late nights she never expected to enjoy, and why Madeira deserves far more attention from UK travellers.

As always, expect honest conversations, practical business advice and plenty of stories from life as a travel agent.

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Episode 29: Awards, Adverts & Airport Parking Nightmares! 🏆🎙️

Fresh from the Agent Achievement Awards (and running on very little sleep!), Jake and Becky are back with a jam-packed episode full of travel industry gossip, event highlights and plenty of laughs.

This week, they chat about the highs and lows of the Agent Achievement Awards, celebrate Becky's latest industry award, and discuss the podcast hitting a new milestone with its very first adverts. They also reveal their brand-new Tales of a Travel Agent Facebook community and explain how listeners can get involved.

Elsewhere, they share honest opinions on airport parking disasters, EasyJet Holidays' first homeworking conference, the ever-growing obsession with "luxury travel", and why Bermuda deserves far more attention from UK travellers. Plus, there's plenty of debate over industry events, conferences, celebrity hosts, awkward award moments, and the realities of life as a travel agent.

As always, expect plenty of laughs, honest opinions and behind-the-scenes stories from the travel industry.

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🎙️ Episode 29 – Antigua Adventures, Travel Pet Peeves & Should Travel Agents Be Regulated?

This week on Tales of a Travel Agent, Becky returns from an unforgettable solo trip to Antigua, sharing the highs, the lows and everything in between. From luxury hotels and hidden Caribbean gems to terrifying ferry rides, unexpected shark encounters and an Airbnb disaster, it's a travel story packed with laughs, honesty and plenty of useful tips.

Jake and Becky also dive into a whole host of travel industry topics, including why checking cruise ship schedules can make a huge difference to your clients' holidays, the latest travel pet peeves, the debate around WhatsApp groups and webinar chats, and whether it's finally time for the UK travel industry to introduce mandatory regulation and qualifications for travel agents.

Plus, they compare their "David Attenborough scores", answer a listener question about travel training certificates and, as always, share practical advice that every travel professional can take away.

Whether you're a travel agent, work in the industry or simply love hearing real travel stories, this episode has something for everyone.

🎧 Listen now and don't forget to follow, rate and share the podcast!

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This week on Tales of a Travel Agent, Jake and Becky are recording from an unusual location before taking on one of their biggest charity challenges yet... a night hanging off the side of a Welsh cliff.

They also chat about:

• Jake's honest review of Disneyland Paris after taking the kids for the first time, including the rides, food, hotels and whether the expensive FastPass is really worth it.

• The latest series of Race Across the World and why it's still one of the best travel shows on TV.

• Becky's hilarious airline nanny horror story that had everyone on board questioning what was going on.

• Why travel agents should never let their own opinions stop them selling a destination or holiday.

• Cruise conference highlights, surprising ship visits and why the wrong celebrity speakers keep ending up on stage.

As always, expect plenty of laughs, travel industry insights and a few unexpected rants along the way.

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Becky is back from Thailand... just about. From acting as an unpaid tour guide for the entire family to surviving tropical storms, questionable boat trips and a mountain climb that sounded far more suspicious than it should have, there's plenty to catch up on.

Meanwhile, Jake is counting down to cliff camping and desperately trying to convince you to donate before he's hanging hundreds of feet in the air.

This week, they also debate whether mystery holidays should make a comeback, discuss the problem with online reviews, and share why sometimes the best holidays are the ones where someone else makes all the decisions.

• Jake prepares (or panics) for his upcoming cliff camping challenge

• Should mystery holidays and allocation on arrival make a comeback?

• Why online reviews can ruin a perfectly good holiday

• Becky's Thailand highlights, including boat trips, temples and family chaos

• The surprisingly brilliant ladyboy show that exceeded every expectation

• Night markets, tattoos and tropical storms

• Are some "eco-friendly" travel initiatives just greenwashing?

• A handy roundup of trade-only tour operators and suppliers for travel agents

📧 Got a funny travel story or industry tale? We'd love to hear it.

Email: [email protected]

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This week on Tales of a Travel Agent...

This episode starts with a chat about finding your niche in travel, why not every enquiry needs to convert, and why playing the long game can pay off in a big way.

Then Becky shares the highs (and many lows) of organising her first ever multi-generational family holiday to Thailand... and why she won't be volunteering to do it again anytime soon!

In this episode:

• Why targeting a tiny niche can outperform mass marketing

• The reality of leading from the front in the travel industry

• Social media trolls, awkward comments and dealing with negativity

• Becky’s Thailand adventures, from ethical elephant encounters to terrifying giant pigs

• The best quad biking experience ever... and the family member who struggled the most

• Why local experiences made this trip unforgettable

Plus plenty of laughs, travel industry chat and the usual chaos along the way.

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