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Are travel agents a thing of the past? Absolutely not! In this episode of The Travel Tidbits Podcast, Jamie Weitl, owner of Pineapple Escapes Travel, dives into why travel advisors are more valuable than ever.

From expert recommendations to seamless planning and exclusive perks, discover how working with a travel advisor can elevate your next vacation. Plus, Jamie celebrates five years of Pineapple Escapes Travel and shares her must-have travel find of the week!

Tune in and get ready to travel smarter.

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On today’s episode of the Travel Tidbits Podcast, Alissa and Courtney debate the merits of cruising and all-inclusive vacations.

From unlimited dining options to great excursion options, plus the ease of budgeting, Courtney highlights why an all-inclusive vacation might be your ticket to stress-free travel. Alissa makes her case for cruising, revealing the unique advantages that setting sail can bring to your vacation experience. The diverse destinations and itineraries, onboard entertainment, and the sense of adventure that only a cruise can provide!

Our hosts engage in a friendly debate, weighing the pros and cons of each vacation style. It’s a head-to-head matchup as they focus on the value for your vacation dollars, flexibility, and the type of traveler each option suits best.

Within the discussion are expert tips for making the most of your cruise or all-inclusive vacation. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-timer, you won’t want to miss these nuggets of wisdom from our seasoned agents!

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Are your dreams filled with the sound of lyrics from Super Mario Bros.? Then Universal Studios Hollywood's new Super Nintendo World is for you! Join Kristi and Jamie as they discuss their experience in the new land.

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In today’s episode of the Travel Tidbits Podcast, Jamie introduces agent Alissa MacVey, who specializes in luxury travel. Jamie and Alissa discuss luxury travel options for families, focusing on Disney Cruise Line Concierge Level (including Alissa’s recent stay in the funnel suite on the Disney Wish!), Royal Caribbean’s Star Class Suites, and Club Level rooms at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. The value and benefits of VIP tours at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando are also discussed.

Luxury travel is one way that families can add value to their vacation time and make the most of their time together. Ultizing a travel agent who has been there and done that is always helpful too!

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Jamie and Kristi are back for a special pop up episode of the podcast! 

Building on Jamie’s original tidbit episode Season 2 – Episode 15 that Jamie recorded right after Genie+ debuted, Kristi and Jamie discuss some of the changes that have occurred with the Genie+ system, how to utilize it effectively, and their thoughts on budgeting effectively to utilize the system and save time!

If you’re headed to Walt Disney World and curious about Disney Genie+, this is an episode you’re not going to want to miss!

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So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye! After over two years, we are recording our *final* episode of The Travel Tidbits Podcast. In this special episode, Jamie, Sharon, Samantha, and Nikki discuss their favorite parts about being a part of The Travel Tidbits Podcast team. Also, as a special treat -- find out all about how Pineapple Escapes got its name. ;)

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! To celebrate this day of giving thanks, we are inviting you to "Our Home" to learn about a few of our favorite Thanksgiving day traditions. Each home is different...this is ours.

Also, for fans of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade -- Michelle gives tips and tricks for attending the parade in NYC.

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In this episode, Jamie highlights our upcoming Pineapple Escapes group trip to Ireland! If Ireland is on your bucket list, this trip is an excellent way to visit all the highlights of Ireland and have all the planning done for you -- all you need to do is enjoy your trip.

If you have more questions, you can reach out to your favorite Pineapple Escapes agent directly. If you don’t have an agent yet, you can email [email protected] and we can answer any questions and help you book the trip!

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Recently, six of the Pineapple Escapes’ travel agents recently went to California for agent training and one of their favorite parts of the trip was the WB Studios Tour. Listen in as Sharon, Samantha, and Jamie discuss their time at the WB Studios Tour and some of their favorite parts.

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The weather may be turning cooler but it is warm and sunny in MEXICO. In today's episode, Jamie and Erin discuss the recent Pineapple Escapes group trip to Xcaret Mexico.

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