Tag Archives: Travel Advice

Travel Books Travel Advice Show

Cameron Hewitt, Senior Editor, Researcher, and co-author of Rick Steves’ guide books, joins Chris and Jerry to discuss ways to use this mandatory travel resource. How they are organized, written, researched and updated and the philosophy behind them are openly discussed to let you know how these practical and objective travel companions are written. While planning your vacation use these books to have a smoother and better trip.

Auto Europe Travel Advice

Chris and Jerry explore renting and leasing cars in Europe with Frank Moulton, Sales Manager of Auto Europe, the world’s largest car rental brokerage. When and when not to rent or lease a car, types of insurances, driving in Eastern Europe, minimum and maximum age restrictions, driving styles, International Driver’s License, drop charges and many other important facets of European car rental were discussed. While making European travel plans, listen to this program for a better and more exciting trip.

Budget Travel Around the World Travel Advice Show

The difference between cheap and budget travel were some of the topics guest Brian Erickson, Chris and Jerry discussed on budget travel. Tips such as why or why not to travel off-season, setting budgets, various travel passes, being safe, ideas of where to purchase tickets, staying healthy while traveling on a budget and numerous other ideas were discussed. Even if you’re not traveling on a budget, listen to this program to obtain some helpful suggestions to travel better and safer.

Types of Tours for Travel

Learn about the different types of travel and how to combined them into making your vacation more exciting and unique. Independent, F.I.T., Hosted and Escorted tours are defined and discussed in detail suggesting which type to take for each traveler. Specific suggestions for combing these types during a vacation are given. Both beginning and seasoned travelers will learn a lot from this program about different ways to travel an area.

Windstar Cruise Travel Advice Show

For a truly unique water-travel experience, put yourself on a Windstar Cruise. Vanessa Bloy, Director of Public Relations for Windstar Cruises, Chris and Jerry explain why travel on the multi-masted Windstar ships is an adventure of a lifetime. Activities, ship layouts, varied menus inspired locally, itineraries, types of passengers and many other topics are explored.

Cruise Critic Travel Advice Show

Cruisecritic.com, the most comprehensive, valuable and informative cruise web site in the world, is our topic of today’s show. Melissa Baldwin, managing editor, joins Chris and Jerry to explain how to best utilize this money-saving site. Numerous topics including ship review, port information, member chats and discounts are discussed. Begin your cruise experience by first visiting cruisecritic.com.

Colombia Travel Advice Show

Historic and culturally-unique Colombia is explored by Nathaniel Waring, President of Cox and Kings, along with Chris and Jerry. Colombia is re-emerging from its recent reputation as one of the world’s hottest destination spots. Safety, location, when and when not go, suggested itineraries, length of stay, favorable currency exchange rate, it’s varied beaches, rain forests, islands and other topics are discussed. Come now to Colombia before the world rediscovers it.

Ecuador Travel Advice Show

Peter Grubb, president and founder of Row Adventures, Chris and Jerry explore unique Ecuador. Centering around the three major regions, beach, highlands and Amazon basin, each area is discussed giving many travel options. Ways to travel, best time to go, how long to stay, suggested itineraries, volcanoes, jungle lodges, cultural markets, city descriptions and many other topics are just some of the interesting things you’ll hear as you prepare for a fantastic and exiciting visit to the country straddling the Equator.