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Over their years in the travel industry Time to Talk Travel podcast hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump have worked with numerous brands. They've been the influencers and they've run influencer campaigns. On today's episode they explain what goes on behind the scenes of influencer partnerships and what they think brands and creators need to know.
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After almost one year of episodes of Time To Talk Travel the group dives into how they all got their start in travel writing, how they met each other, and what they miss and don't miss about the early days.
Along the way they chat about writers they worked with, press trips they went on, and what's ahead for the future.
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We include transcripts to make our podcasts accessible. Transcripts are lightly edited during the course of episode development to correct spelling for the names of places and clarity. There may be further grammatical or spelling errors that are not addressed. Please know the transcripts are a guide/raw product not a polished piece of journalism. Thank you!
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Today on the Time to Talk Travel podcast hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, and Nasreen Stump discuss how to plan the perfect 3-4 day weekend.
They cover transportation (drive or fly), what to pack, what can go wrong, what to keep ready to make escaping easier, and some of their favorite three day getaways.
Mentions:
Vancouver WA
Seattle WA
New York City
Madison WI
Minneapolis MN
Ellijay GA
Blue Ridge Mountains
San Bernadino CA
Bryce, Zion, Kanab Utah and Paige Arizona
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We include transcripts to make our podcasts accessible. Transcripts are lightly edited during the course of episode development to correct spelling for the names of places and clarity. There may be further grammatical or spelling errors that are not addressed. Please know the transcripts are a guide/raw product not a polished piece of journalism. Thank you!
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It's never too early to start planning fall & winter travel- especially when some experiences have limited slots. Hosts Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump discuss things to do in the fall and winter along with tips, tricks, and our favorite spots on this podcast episode of Time To Talk Travel.
Whether you're looking to take a haunted tour, see Christmas lights, or go on a foliage train ride the planning process needs to start early. Many of these events have limited times and tickets so being ahead of the pack is important.
In addition, the cooler fall temps make it the perfect time to travel to places like Sicily, Reykjavik, and Germany.
Covered on this podcast:
Burlington VT
Stowe VT & Waterbury VT - Cold Hollow Cider Company, Cabot Cheese, Ben & Jerry's, Smugglers Distillery, Boyden Valley Winery
Kancamagus Highway New Hampshire
Asheville NC - Biltmore
Austin TX
New Orleans LA
Savannah GA
Small Town Halloween Festivals- Keene NH, Anoka MN, Independence KS
Blue Ridge Mountains
Greenville SC
Nashville TN
Cancun Mexico
Yellowstone National Park, Zion National Park, The Wave, Bryce Canyon
Munich Germany - Oktoberfest
Key West FL & Ft Lauderdale FL
Fall River MA - Lizzie Borden
Keystone CO & Park City UT
Theme Parks for Halloween & Christmas- Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Legoland, Hershey, Knott's Berry Farm
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We include transcripts to make our podcasts accessible. Transcripts are lightly edited during the course of episode development to correct spelling for the names of places and clarity. There may be further grammatical or spelling errors that are not addressed. Please know the transcripts are a guide/raw product not a polished piece of journalism. Thank you!
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On this week's episode of the Time To Talk Travel Podcast hosts Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump chat about Des's new book 101 Tales from the Terminal: Wild, Wacky & Wonderful stories That'll Take You Away. Stories are shared about airports and plan travel that will make you laugh, cry, and have you heading off to buy this collection of 101 stories of humanity and travel.
Purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCJQ5XFJ
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We include transcripts to make our podcasts accessible. Transcripts are lightly edited during the course of episode development to correct spelling for the names of places and clarity. There may be further grammatical or spelling errors that are not addressed. Please know the transcripts are a guide/raw product not a polished piece of journalism. Thank you!
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Have you heard about new US rules for passengers on airlines? Regulations have been added to govern refunds, time on tarmac, and what airlines owe you. We run through the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024.
On this episode of Time To Talk Travel Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, and Nasreen Stump run through new rules about airline refunds, tarmac delays, missing baggage, information that needs to be provided and more.
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We include transcripts to make our podcasts accessible. Transcripts are lightly edited during the course of episode development to correct spelling for the names of places and clarity. There may be further grammatical or spelling errors that are not addressed. Please know the transcripts are a guide/raw product not a polished piece of journalism. Thank you!
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On this week's episode of the Time To Talk Travel Podcast hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, and Nasreen Stump are joined by Alyssa Watson. Alyssa is a supervisor of Field Experiences for REI. Her team coordinates REI adventures in the Southwestern United States. With extensive experience in popular destinations like Zion, Bryce Canyon, and the Grand Canyon she joined us to chat about:
-what to wear
-how to prepare for your trip (weather, trails, etc)
-gear to pack
-proper clothing including picking the right socks and shoes
-how to handle emergency situations
-heat-related challenges and how to spot heat exhaustion or heat stroke
-how much water to carry (including water bladder recommendations and salt replenishment items)
-and more
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We include transcripts to make our podcasts accessible. Transcripts are lightly edited during the course of episode development to correct spelling for the names of places and clarity. There may be further grammatical or spelling errors that are not addressed. Please know the transcripts are a guide/raw product not a polished piece of journalism. Thank you!
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On this week's episode of Time To Talk Travel podcast hosts Desiree Miller and Nasreen Stump are joined by Liz Owens, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Vacations By Rail. They dive into how to book a train vacation, how rail travel fits into the slow travel trend, the difference between escorted and non-escorted itineraries and how rail travel tour companies can help you pack more into a vacation than you ever thought possible!
We cover:
-Rail Travel as the ultimate way to see the National Parks
-The Pacific Northwest as an underrated destination
-Why rail design in Europe and the US is different
-The importance of customer service and customer experience in every itinerary
-How and why rail travel is becoming more popular
-Using rail to make trips like European Christmas market tours possible
-Itinerary building and how team collaboration is important to the end users experience
-How being a part of the Great Rail Journeys family of brands gives them access to 50 years of expertise
Look for last minute availability and specials on trips with Vacations By Rail.
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We include transcripts to make our podcasts accessible. Transcripts are lightly edited during the course of episode development to correct spelling for the names of places and clarity. There may be further grammatical or spelling errors that are not addressed. Please know the transcripts are a guide/raw product not a polished piece of journalism. Thank you!
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On this episode of the Time to Talk Travel podcast hosts Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump cover new travel regulations.
Learn more about coming regulations for European travel like ETIAS and EES, including scam alerts and where you need to go to apply on a legit website. We also touch on new regulations for travel with dogs, online passport renewal, and getting Global Entry.
Info on who is impacted by ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/who-should-apply_en#ETIAS-countries
Travel Advisory Episode of Time to Talk Travel: https://www.timetotalktravel.com/episode/travel-advisories
Europe Entry/Exit System (EES): https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_en
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We include transcripts to make our podcasts accessible. Transcripts are lightly edited during the course of episode development to correct spelling for the names of places and clarity. There may be further grammatical or spelling errors that are not addressed. Please know the transcripts are a guide/raw product not a polished piece of journalism. Thank you!
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Traveling with food allergies and food sensitivities can be a challenge. On this episode Time to Talk Travel hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump tackle tips, tricks, how-to's, and horror stories.
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We include transcripts to make our podcasts accessible. Transcripts are lightly edited during the course of episode development to correct spelling for the names of places and clarity. There may be further grammatical or spelling errors that are not addressed. Please know the transcripts are a guide/raw product not a polished piece of journalism. Thank you!
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Do you want to have a richer experience when you travel? On this episode Time to Talk Travel hosts Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump share their tips on how to be a better tourist including finding out what is important to the locals, immersing yourself, tasting the food, public transportation and more.
Mentions:
Bermuda - St. Georges, Dockyard, Southampton
Arcos de la Frontera, Spain
Porto and Lisbon Portugal
Barcelona
Puerto Rico- Spoon Food Tours
Airbnb Experiences
With Locals
Sri Lanka
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Playa del Carmen
Charlestown, Nevis
Positano and Amalfi
NYC Subway MTA and Atlanta MARTA
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We include transcripts to make our podcasts accessible. Transcripts are lightly edited during the course of episode development to correct spelling for the names of places and clarity. There may be further grammatical or spelling errors that are not addressed. Please know the transcripts are a guide/raw product not a polished...
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Today on the Time to Talk Travel Podcast hosts Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump discuss one of our favorite cities for history, culture, food, and of course a good time- New Orleans. We'll cover where to go, tips we've learned, and why you should bring kids.
Mentions:
Things to Do in New Orleans
City Park
Audubon Park
St. Louis Cathedral Jackson Square
Steamboat Natchez (plays steam calliope)
Voodoo Museum
Charity Hospital Katrina Memorial
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
Garden District
Preservation Hall Jazz
Museum of Death
Whitney Plantation
Events in New Orleans
Mardi Gras
Krewe of Jingle Parade (December)
Nola ChristmasFest
Hotels in New Orleans
The Roosevelt Waldorf Astoria New Orleans
Hyatt House New Orleans
Westin New Orleans
Hotel Monteleone
Restaurants in New Orleans
Cochon
Commander's Palace
Cafe Du Monde
Dooky Chase
Cooter Browns
Carousel Bar & Lounge
Pat O'Briens
Little Dizzy's
Bourbon House
Recipes
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Wondering what summer travel trends we're seeing this summer? We run through what's hot and what's not on this episode of Time to Talk Travel podcast. We'll cover coolcations, solo travel, quiet travel, destination dupes and more.
On this week's episode of Time to Talk Travel, podcast hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump do a deep dive into summer travel trends of 2024. They chat about hot spots, why some trends are growing, differences between ages groups of travelers and the trends they're following, and why they love Gen Z's new numbers.
Mentions:
Nafplion
Azores
Cabo San Lucas
Albania
Inside Out House Airbnb
Virtuoso Travel
Mastercard Summer Travel
Borghi Italy
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One travel trend we've seen is the rise of group travel. These specially curated, itinerary focused trips allow you to explore a topic or area that you're passionate about. Bonus- you come away with new friends.
On this week's episode of Time to Talk Travel, podcast hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump cover itinerary driven small group travel. What starts out as an exploration of the trend dives deep into why this type of travel is proving to be so impactful and what led folks to the point of craving community and connection.
Mentions:
Des Miller Travel Media
Nadia Carriere - Yoga Retreats
Kim-Marie Galloway- Embark Beyond, Luxury Travel Mom
Whale Camp
Intrepid Travel
Silent Retreats
Sleep Retreats
Ciara Blume - Rome for the Holidays
Chica Brava Surf Retreat
Meagan Wristen- Sri Lanka trip
Sri Lanka Tourism
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So often you hear Florida come up in conversation when a family is headed to Orlando's Walt Disney World. But there is so much more to the state. When folks are looking to add on days to their Florida vacation we get excited.
On today's episode of Time to Talk Travel, podcast hosts Desiree Miller (Florida native), Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump talk all things Florida. Their clockwise tour around Florida doesn't hit every town but stories are told, tips are shared, and fun is had.
Mentions:
Visit Florida
Orlando
Jacksonville , Vero Beach, Disney's Vero Beach Resort
Treasure Coast, Ponte Vedra, Vilano Beach & St. Augustine, Amelia Island, Cape Canaveral & Melbourne (Space Coast), Kennedy Space Center, Palm Beaches, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Bimini Bahamas, The Florida Keys & Key West
Alligator Alley, Naples & Marco Island (Paradise Coast), Tampa, Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Clearwater & St. Pete, Nature Coast (Levy County) & Cedar Key, Crystal River, Gulf County Florida & Port St. Joe, Walton Beach- Seaside & Rosemary Beach, Apalachicola & St. George (The Forgotten Coast), Navarre, Panama City Beach, Pensacola,
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Have you ever gone to research a trip and stumbled across reviews that just seem fishy? Podcast hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump drop statistics and tips in this episode of Time to Talk Travel. Do you know how to read between the lines on reviews? Or where to find the most unbiased and complete reviews?
Have you ever checked a resorts employment page when booking? We have and we'll explain steps you can take to make sure you've got the most complete set of info when you book your next vacation.
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Are you always on your cell phone? Is Wi-Fi life? If so you may fear the new trend of tech-free travel. In this Time to Talk Travel podcast episode hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump dive into the nuances of traveling in an unplugged manner exploring resorts that offer it and discussing our own thoughts on it.
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It's beach season! Are you ready to hit the sand with your family or friends? On this weeks episode of Time to Talk Travel podcast hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis and Nasreen Stump chat all things salty and sandy.
If you want to make your next beach trip easier we've got tips on how to get sand off of things, what to pack, what to look up before you go and how the beach makes us a wee bit territorial.
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It's almost time for summer travel! Here are the steps to take to get your home ready to travel and what you need to be doing to make things go more smoothly.
Hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis and Nasreen Stump run through their tips, tricks, and even errors.
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If we're being honest Mother's Day is a complicated holiday. What started as an episode on Mother's Day trips, travel, and gifts turned into us talking about how we really feel about motherhood, what moms really want, and our ideal day.
Tune in for real talk from hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, and Nasreen Stump.
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