Giving Thanks
The Confident Traveler Podcast
Chuck discusses a couple of news stories involving the airline industry (1:34) and then shares some of the travel experiences for which he is most thankful for during this holiday season (9:18). Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! Music by purple-planet.com
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Another New Experience on Disney Cruise Line
The Confident Traveler Podcast
Follow along as Molly re-joins the show to tell us about this year's Food and Wine Festival at Epcot (2:20) and then share her experiences during her first visit to Disney Cruise Line's new private destination, Lighthouse Point (27:30).
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The Best Tourist Attractions in the World
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Chuck lets everyone know where he's been all summer (1:24), then discusses some news stories about Amtrak's Auto Train (3:55), Frontier Airlines (6:50), and changes to the tourism page of one state's official website (10:25). Then we discuss the top tourist attractions, as voted by recent travelers (17:40). How many have you visited?
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Through the Panama Canal
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Chuck is joined by Kathryn to discuss their cruise through the Panama Canal on Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas. Hear about the process of passing through the locks and Gutan Lake. They'll also discuss food and entertainment, as well as their ports of call in Colombia, Panama, Mexico, and Guatemala. Music by purple-planet.com
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ABC's of Aruba
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The team discusses news about cruise dress codes (1:51), current problems with Danube river cruises (9:05), and a new agreement to deal with over-tourism is Alaska (13:00). Then, Kristin talks about her visit to the first of the ABC islands -- Aruba (19:51).
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Disney Dining Outside the Parks (and a Wish!)
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Chuck is joined by Molly to review a few restaurants outside of the Disney Parks, including 'Ohana (2:29), Splitsville (21:32), Contempo Cafe (29:41), and Ale and Compass (33:03). Then Chuck shares his thoughts after touring Disney Cruise Line's most recent ship -- the Disney Wish (45:17). They close the show by talking about how to spend less money to get the Disney merchandise you love (62:47). Music by www.purple-planet.com
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Andrea's School Break Getaway
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The team discusses the plight of a group of people who were stranded in Africa after being late to return to their cruise ship (1:56), and talk about the difficulties for Carnival Cruise Line in having to move its operations from Baltimore after the collapse of the Frances Scott Key Bridge (11:08). Then Andrea tells us all about her recent sailing on Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas (18:10). Music by purple-planet.com
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Magic in the Big Easy
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Our crew introduces a new contributor as we discuss big fun in the Big Easy. Chuck welcomes the whole family to the episode (1:16) and then they discuss their stay in New Orleans (2:18) and their most recent cruise on the Disney Magic (31:46)!
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The Good and Bad of Cruising Around the World
The Confident Traveler Podcast
The team re-connects after the holiday hiatus, then discusses news stories about a shake-up at JetBlue and a huge disappoint for travelers who had hoped for a unique cruising experience. Finally, we discuss a Royal Caribbean cruise that is sailing around the world right now.
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame -- ENCORE
The Confident Traveler Podcast
With Major League Baseball's World Series only two days away, we hope you'll enjoy this encore presentation of Chuck's favorite baseball stadiums and some great sports cities to visit.
info_outlineChuck and Kristin follow up on news stories from previous episodes about sustainable travel (6:01), and a landmark legal case regarding travel to Cuba (15:52). Then we discuss the impact Emeril Lagasse might have as Carnival Cruise Line's new Chief Culinary Officer (26:15) as well as some other celebrity chefs working within the cruise industry (31:14). Finally, we talk about Kristin's exciting plans for an upcoming trip to Alaska (46:05)!
Music by purple-planet.com.