-Review of the JW Marriott Masai Mara - https://travellemming.com/perspectives/jw-marriott-masai-mara-safari-review/

If you've ever dreamed of going on a luxury safari in Kenya's Masai Mara, this episode is for you. Nate booked an all-inclusive safari experience through JW Marriott Masai Mara… and he did it entirely with Marriott Bonvoy points.

In this full review, Nate shares what to expect on game drives, what animals he saw, how this experience is different from budget options, what to expect at the lodge, how to book entirely using credit card points, & so much more.

Whether you're planning a honeymoon or just want to experience the Masai Mara in style, it's the trip of a lifetime.

Have a question about JW Marriott Masai Mara? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-Review of the JW Marriott Masai Mara - https://travellemming.com/perspectives/jw-marriott-masai-mara-safari-review/

#MasaiMara #JWMarriottMasaiMara #KenyaSafari

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:37 – Safari Overview

00:05:09 – Booking with Marriott Points

00:10:00 – Arriving at the JW Marriott Masai Mara

00:13:27 – Game Drive Setup

00:18:34 – Wildlife Encounters

00:23:22 – Canon Camera Studio & Photo Perks

00:29:00 – Expert Guides

00:31:53 – Wildlife at the Resort & Safety Measures

00:37:00 – Best Time to Visit & Weather Tips

00:39:00 – Safety on Safari Drives

00:43:14 – Food, Drinks & Amenities at the JW Marriott

00:52:46 – Ethical Safaris & Conservation Efforts

01:02:17 – Total Trip Cost Without Points

01:03:36 – The New Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp

01:08:05 – Outro & Final Thoughts

Heading to The Big Easy? Watch this BEFORE you go! In this episode, New Orleans local Meg chats with our host Betty about how to do the city right if it's your first time.

Whether you're visiting for Mardi Gras or just want to see the sites, Meg & Betty cover etiquette you need to know, the top sites & attractions, food you need to try, exactly where to stay, + so much more.

They also reveal the WORST time to visit New Orleans & Meg's top tips for visiting.

Have a question about New Orleans? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All New Orleans guides: https://travellemming.com/new-orleans/

-Where to Stay in New Orleans: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-new-orleans/

-Things to Do in New Orleans: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-new-orleans/

-New Orleans Neighborhoods: https://travellemming.com/new-orleans-neighborhoods/

-Best Time to Visit New Orleans: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-new-orleans/

#NewOrleans #Louisiana #TravelTips #MardiGras

00:00:00 – Intro

00:01:00 – Meet Meg

00:07:00 – Best Things to Do in New Orleans

00:12:00 – Beignets & Café du Monde

00:14:00 – Ghost Tours, Museums & Jackson Square

00:18:45 – Mardi Gras

00:26:45 – Meg's Top 5 Attractions

00:32:00 – Where to Stay in New Orleans

00:38:00 – Visiting Uptown & Magazine Street

00:40:00 – Safety Tips for Visitors

00:43:00 – Best Times of Year to Visit

00:47:00 – How to Get Around New Orleans

00:48:00 – Must-Try Foods

00:53:00 – Etiquette Tips

00:59:00 – Travel Tips

If you're looking for things to do outside of Orlando's theme parks, then this is the episode for you! Betty interviews Katie, an Orlando local, about the very best of Orlando + everything you need to know before you go.

They chat about the best things to do in Orlando, day trips to take, what you need to know about alligators, & travel mistakes not to make.

Have a question about Orlando? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Orlando guides: https://travellemming.com/orlando/

-Things to Do in Orlando: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-orlando/

-Where to Stay in Orlando: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-orlando/

-Orlando Restaurants: https://travellemming.com/orlando-restaurants/

-Best Time to Visit Orlando: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-orlando/

-Day Trips from Orlando: https://travellemming.com/day-trips-from-orlando/

#Orlando #TravelPodcast #TravelTips

00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:00 – Meet Katie: Local Expert 00:02:30 – Why Visit Orlando? 00:03:30 – Top Things to Do (Beyond Theme Parks) 00:05:00 – Katie's Top 5 Attractions 00:09:00 – Springs, Wildlife & Nature Activities 00:10:30 – Where to Stay in Orlando 00:14:00 – Vacation Rentals & Budget Options 00:15:00 – When to Visit & How Long to Stay 00:17:00 – Getting Around Orlando 00:20:00 – Local Food, Drinks & Epcot Bar Crawl 00:25:00 – Tips, Etiquette & Final Thoughts

Planning a trip to Arizona? In this episode, Betty & Abigail chat about everything you need to know before you go.

They discuss hidden gems most people don't know about, where you should base yourself on your trip, how to find the best food, when NOT to visit Arizona, & so much more.

Have a question about traveling to Arizona? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Arizona guides: https://travellemming.com/arizona/

-Things to Do in Phoenix: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-phoenix/

-Where to Stay in Phoenix: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-phoenix/

-Where to Stay in Tucson: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-tucson/

-Things to Do in Tucson: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-tucson/

-Things to Do in Arizona: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-arizona/

-Best Time to Visit Arizona: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-arizona/

📰 Perspectives from Travel Lemming.com

Heat + hiking in Arizona: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/snow-in-arizona/

How to kayak Horseshoe Bend: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/kayak-horseshoe-bend/

When & where to see snow in Arizona: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/snow-in-arizona/

#Arizona #ArizonaTravel #TravelGuide

00:00:00 – Intro

00:03:09 – Why Visit Arizona?

00:05:09 – Arizona Geography & Key Cities

00:07:11 – Best Things to Do in Arizona

00:11:00 – Sonoran Desert

00:16:00 – Wild West, Lakes & Skiing

00:21:23 – Culinary Highlights

00:23:38 – Top 5 Must-See Attractions

00:31:35 – Hidden Gems

00:43:34 – Where to Stay in Arizona

00:50:12 – Best Time to Visit Arizona

00:53:01 – Safety Tips, Local Etiquette & Final Thoughts

California dreamin'? Then this is the episode for you! Betty & Laura are California locals who chat about everything you need to know before you go.

They chat about the best beach towns, how to get off the beaten path, how to structure your itinerary, + etiquette mistakes not to make.

Have a question about California? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All California guides: https://travellemming.com/california/

-All Los Angeles guides: https://travellemming.com/los-angeles/

-All San Diego guides: https://travellemming.com/san-diego/

-All San Francisco guides: https://travellemming.com/san-francisco/

-Things to Do in California: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-california/

-Where to Stay in California: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-california/

-Where to Stay in Los Angeles: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-los-angeles/

-Where to Stay in San Francisco: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-san-francisco/

-Places to Visit in California: https://travellemming.com/places-to-visit-in-california/

-Best Time to Visit California: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-california/

-Where to Stay in San Diego: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-san-diego/

📰 Perspectives from Travel Lemming.com

-Amtrak Pacific Surfliner: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/california-coast-train-amtrak-pacific-surfliner/

#California #CaliforniaTravell #Los Angeles #TravelPodcast #TravelTips

00:00:00 – Intro & Episode Preview

00:00:40 – Meet Laura: California Expert

00:03:19 – Why Visit California

00:06:06 – California Geography Overview

00:08:32 – Best Things to Do in California

00:12:18 – Top 5 California Attractions

00:12:59 – Hidden Gems & Local Secrets

00:18:43 – Where to Stay in California

00:23:56 – Is California Safe?

00:29:46 – Best Time to Visit California

00:32:08 – Getting Around California

00:37:56 – Local Food, Etiquette & Final Tips

Heading to the Dominican Republic? There's more to it than Punta Cana! In this episode, Claudicet & Betty chat about everything you need to know before traveling to the Dominican Republic.

They chat about the dreamiest destinations, secluded beaches, foods to try, safety, & hidden gems you might not know about. Claudicet also spills her #1 tip for what NOT to do - whether you're at a resort or not.

Have a question about Dominican Republic? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Dominican Republic guides: https://travellemming.com/dominican-republic/

-Dominican Republic Packing List: https://travellemming.com/dominican-republic-packing-list/

-Things to Do in Santo Domingo: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-santo-domingo/

-Where to Stay in Punta Cana: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-punta-cana/

-Where to Stay in Santo Domingo: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-santo-domingo/

-Where to Stay in the Dominican Republic: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-the-dominican-republic/

📰 Perspectives from Travel Lemming.com

-There's more to the Dominican Republic than Punta Cana: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/dominican-republic-more-than-punta-cana-here-are-my-favorite-destinations/

-I broke my collarbone in Italy: https://travellemming.com/perspective/i-broke-my-collarbone-in-italy-what-it-was-like-getting-injured-abroad/

#DominicanRepublic #DominicanRepublicTravel #Punta Cana #SantoDomingo #TravelTips

00:00 – Teaser: Why visit the Dominican Republic

00:34 – Meet Betty & guest expert Claudicet Peña

02:00 – Claudicet's Dominican roots & life in DR

02:50 – Why visit the Dominican Republic?

03:45 – Where is the Dominican Republic on the map?

04:35 – Best things to do in DR (beaches, food, culture, history)

06:00 – Whale watching in Samaná

06:20 – Favorite beaches & hidden gems

07:08 – Top 5 attractions in DR (Zona Colonial, Punta Cana, Samaná, Puerto Plata, La Romana)

12:00 – Hidden gems: Santo Domingo's Chinatown food market

13:00 – Diversity, expats & cultural mix

14:00 – More adventures in Punta Cana & La Romana

15:00 – Family-friendly activities & mom perspective

15:40 – Etiquette & safety tips (Spanish, water, transportation, island time)

18:10 – Best places to stay (Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, Samaná)

21:30 – Budget travel tips & affordable areas

24:35 – Other must-see spots: Jarabacoa mountains & Cabrera beaches

28:23 – Hospitality & unforgettable local experiences

28:40 – Safety in DR (petty theft, safe areas, precautions)

29:37 – When to visit (dry season, rainy season, hurricane season)

31:13 – How long to stay in DR

31:52 – How to get around (car, Uber, bus, metro, motorbike, walking)

34:48 – Dominican cuisine & drinks (mangú, morir soñando, Presidente beer)

37:32 – Final travel tips (hydration, bug spray, dress code)

39:13 – Why visit the Dominican Republic: "It has it all"

40:35 – Wrap up & where to find Claudicet's guides

Planning a trip to Colorado? This episode has everything you should know before you go. Our host Betty chats with Travel Lemming Writer & Editor (& Colorado local) Abigail Bliss about what makes Colorado so great.

They discuss hidden gems you might not know about, the most iconic attractions in the state, & the biggest safety concerns you should know about. Abigail also shares what she thinks is the WORST time to visit Colorado + etiquette mistakes not to make. It's all in this episode & more.

Have a question about Colorado? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Colorado guides: https://travellemming.com/colorado/

-Day trips from Denver: https://travellemming.com/day-trips-from-denver/

-Where to stay in Colorado: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-colorado/

-Where to stay in Denver: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-denver/

-Places to visit in Colorado: https://travellemming.com/places-to-visit-in-colorado/

-Where to stay in Breckenridge: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-breckenridge/

-Colorado ski resorts: https://travellemming.com/colorado-ski-resorts/

-Colorado road trip itinerary: https://travellemming.com/colorado-road-trip-itinerary/

🎙️ Other Links Mentioned:

-Epic Pass - https://www.epicpass.com/

-Ikon Pass - https://www.ikonpass.com/

#Colorado #Denver #ColoradoTravel

00:00:00 – Intro & Episode Preview

00:00:36 – Meet Abigail: Colorado Expert

00:03:09 – Why Travel to Colorado

00:04:14 – Colorado Geography Overview

00:05:40 – Top Things to Do in Colorado

00:07:43 – Must-See Attractions

00:13:16 – Hidden Gems & Offbeat Spots

00:20:25 – Colorado Travel Etiquette

00:23:39 – Where to Stay in Colorado

00:32:38 – Best Ski Resorts & Passes

00:38:46 – Safety, Wildlife & Weather Tips

00:40:53 – When to Visit & Final Tips

Planning a trip to Istanbul? In this episode, Travel Lemming founder Nate & creator Catherine share everything you need to know before you go.

They chat about the best things to do in Istanbul, day trips, how to stay safe, where to stay, and so much more. They even discuss which attractions may NOT be worth it for you + tips for visiting both the Europe & Asia sides.

Have a question about Istanbul? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-Where to Stay in Istanbul: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-istanbul/

👉 Also Mentioned in This Episode:

Vancouver Meetups: https://www.meetup.com/travel-lemming-vancouver/

#Istanbul #Turkey #VisitInstanbul #TravelTips #TravelLemming

In this episode, Lea Rose & Betty chat all things Chicago! As a local, Lea Rose shares essential things to know about the city & how travelers should plan their visit.

They chat about the best things to do in Chicago (+ hidden gems), the best restaurants, where to stay, how to stay safe, and so much more. Lea Rose also shares the #1 tourist attraction she thinks is overrated.

Have a question about Chicago? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Chicago guides: https://travellemming.com/chicago/

-Where to Stay in Chicago: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-chicago/

-Best Time to Visit Chicago: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-chicago/

-Chicago Itinerary: https://travellemming.com/chicago-itinerary/

-Day Trips from Chicago: https://travellemming.com/day-trips-from-chicago/

-Things to Do in Chicago: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-chicago/

-Safety in Chicago: https://travellemming.com/is-chicago-safe/

📰 Perspectives from Travel Lemming.com

-Chicago is the best major city in America: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-think-chicago-is-americas-best-major-city/

#chicago #chicagoTravel #TravelTips #Illinois

00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser 00:00:27 – Meet Lea Rose: Chicago Local & Travel Lemming Editor 00:01:50 – Why Visit Chicago? 00:04:21 – Top Attractions in Chicago 00:06:53 – Architecture & Neighborhood Charm 00:08:16 – Hidden Gems in the City 00:09:53 – Where to Stay in Chicago 00:13:33 – Best Time to Visit Chicago 00:16:54 – Getting Around: Trains & Public Transit 00:22:10 – Iconic Chicago Foods 00:25:24 – Nightlife & Safety Tips 00:34:09 – Final Tips & Etiquette

In this episode, we're talking all about Boston, Massachusetts. Laura interviews our local Boston creator, Claudicet, about the city and how travelers should plan their visit.

They chat about the best things to do in Boston, day trips to take, how much to budget, Claudi's favorite hidden gems, and so much more. Claudicet also shares mistakes she sees tourists make and how to avoid them.

Have a question about Boston? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Boston guides: https://travellemming.com/boston/

-All Massachusetts guides: https://travellemming.com/massachusetts/

-Where to Stay in Boston: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-boston/

-Best Time to Visit Boston: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-boston/

-Boston Itinerary: https://travellemming.com/boston-itinerary/

-Day Trips from Boston: https://travellemming.com/day-trips-from-boston/

-Things to Do in Boston: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-boston/

-Safety in Boston: https://travellemming.com/is-boston-safe/

#Boston #BostonTravel #TravelTips #Massachusetts