Episodes
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
De-Stress your Vacation Planning
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
Chris and Jerry have done several shows giving tips on planning your next vacation. Because of numerous emails asking specific planning steps, this show helps de-stress your vacation planning process by simplifying this important stage. Listen to discover ways to quickly determine where you go, how you see the area, who should plan your vacation, who to include in the planning session, step-by-step suggestions, and ideas to make your vacation more memorable. Planning your vacation is one of the most exciting elements of a great trip.
Friday Jan 25, 2019
Our Favorite Destinations Travel Advice Show
Friday Jan 25, 2019
Friday Jan 25, 2019
We love to travel are not too fussy where and how we do it. Just get us to a destination and we come alive. We do have some favorites and felt we needed a show to discuss them to not only give a greater insight to us, but emphasize how travel excites us. Hopefully, you will get your creative juices moving, be inspired, and base your next vacation on not having a box to restrict you, but just go way out there and do something possibly totally unlike you. To unique and life-changing travel!
Friday Jun 22, 2018
UNIQUE ALBERTA, CANADA TRAVEL ADVICE SHOW
Friday Jun 22, 2018
Friday Jun 22, 2018
If you love Colorado, you will really love Alberta, Canada, as although they are similar in life-style, scenery, and experiences, Alberta offers individuals and families even more than Colorado. Chris and Jerry discuss this very popular year-round destination's unique things to eperience. Most visitors spend their time, usually one week, between Banff Springs and Jasper which are "MUST SEES AND DOS," but extend your vacation or make your second visit there doing things your friends and neighbors probably haven't done including the unique and unusual statues of Calgary and other cities, fascinating rock formations such as the Hoodoos of Drumheller northeast of Calgary, white water rafting on several rivers, exploring caves such as Canmore Cave where you can actually rappel and crawl through narrow openings to other rooms, strange sites such as Big Head near Canmore, the Vault inside Bow Flats Natural Area near Kananaski, explore some of the ghost towns (Google ghost towns in Alberta, Canada for an extensive list), and many other fascinating activities, sites, and experiences. Listen to get excited about spending your next vacation in unique Alberta!
Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
TRAVEL AT VARIOUS AGES TRAVEL ADVICE SHOW
Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
As people age, the type of travel they do such as adventure, shopping, cruises, escorted tours, etc. generally doesn't change, but the style of travel generally does. You do not travel the same way you do in your twenties as you do in your sixties and seventies. Chris, Jerry, and guest, Robert Nelson give great ideas of what to expect as you get older. Each decade from the twenties to seventy and older are discussed giving personal examples, specific data, travel ideas, characteristics, and vital information. Listen so you will be prepared for the surprises that occur as you age.
Saturday May 26, 2018
Car Rental Part Two Travel Advice Show
Saturday May 26, 2018
Saturday May 26, 2018
To help you understand some of the legalities of renting a car, Chris and Jerry discuss how you handle paying tolls while driving, age restrictions because you may not be able to rent a car if you are under age twenty-five or over the age of sixty-nine, definitions of limited, unlimited, and pay-by-mile car rental rates, and the various types and definitions of insurances. It can be very intimidating and confusing deciding which insurance you need, where and when to buy them, and what insurances are required when you rent. This show answers many questions you have to make your car rental a better experience.
Monday May 07, 2018
Car Rental Part One Travel Advice Show
Monday May 07, 2018
Monday May 07, 2018
Chris and Jerry discuss important information you need to rent the correct car for your vacation including should you rent a car, where to rent it, where to pick up and drop the car, the various car categories, how to pay for the car, and other topics. This show will help minimize many possible problems you face in renting a car.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
NETHERLANDS ITINERARY TRAVEL ADVICE SHOW
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
Because of many requests from our listeners to have shows on country itineraries, we have selected the Netherlands as the first. Chris and Jerry give a suggested minimum itinerary and ideas to lengthen your stay so you will get a great first visit overview. Day-by-day itinerary, where and when to go, where and when to see the tulips, the Red Light District, many museums, Dutch traditional villages, hop on hop off bus tours, windmills, tin-glazed Delft blue pottery, dikes, and week-long country river cruises are just some of the numerous things discussed to ensure you get a great overview of the Netherlands.
Monday Dec 11, 2017
Monday Dec 11, 2017
Kathleen Evans, katsjourney.com, Chris, and Jerry give excellent safety precautions advice for women traveling alone internationally. In this informal and fun, but serious topic show, we discuss ways to make your trip safer including taking a basic self-defense course prior to departing, never, ever leaving your purse on the back of a chair in a restaurant, bar, or other public places, dressing appropriately for your destination, taking photos of your taxi, driver, car license, and driver's registration, booking the entire sleeper cabin on trains, and other important ideas to have a fabulous and safe trip.
Thursday Apr 27, 2017
Ways of Travel Travel Advice Show
Thursday Apr 27, 2017
Thursday Apr 27, 2017
If you have ever taken a trip and returned either disappointed or ecstatic, it may be the way you traveled that made the difference. Listen as Chris and Jerry discuss the four categories of ways to travel: independent, flexible independent travel, hosted, and escorted. They define and give examples of each category so you can decide which is best for you. It could raise the level of your next vacation to fabulous!
Thursday Apr 13, 2017
Short Travel Guide Books Travel Advice Show
Thursday Apr 13, 2017
Thursday Apr 13, 2017
Most travelers want to know as much as possible about the destination they are going to visit. One of the most popular ways to learn information is through travel books. Chris and Jerry talk about how travel guide books are written, their purpose, selected audience, ways to use them, and when to purchase them. Suggested guides are mentioned by name with explanation of their importance and directed audience and who should purchase them. Chris and Jerry also mention Jerry's traveladvicebooks.com and their purpose. Listen to this short show to help you simplify your travel guide books selection.
Wednesday Mar 22, 2017
Short Vaccination Travel Advice Tips
Wednesday Mar 22, 2017
Wednesday Mar 22, 2017
Chris and Jerry discuss the importance, necessity, and consequences of vaccinations in your travel plans. As the world rids itself of many diseases, some countries require vaccinations to enter them. Listen to the Short Vaccination Travel Advice Tips show to learn what shots may be required, what is required to show proof you had them, sources to find what vaccinations are reqired, where to get them, and other valuable tips that will help you have a better vacation. In fact, failure to have the required vaccinations could prohibit your entering a country that requires them.
Friday Feb 24, 2017
TSA and Global Entry Short Travel Advice Show
Friday Feb 24, 2017
Friday Feb 24, 2017
Chris and Jerry discuss TSA and Global Entry Services programs to simplify your US airport TSA security process and and return US entry with the Global Entry Services. If you have ever flown within the US or completed US immigrations, you will want to listen to this show. TSA, Transportation Security Administration, is a US government security department that screens air travelers at the airport prior to entering their flight. Global Entry Services, a US Customs and Border Protection program, allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to accelerate clearance procedures, immigations, upon returning to the US. Definitions, costs for each program, tips to simplify the process, and other suggestions are given to help make your air travel, both within and returning to the US, less complicated and more enjoyable.
Monday Jan 23, 2017
Cuba Part Two Travel Advice Show
Monday Jan 23, 2017
Monday Jan 23, 2017
Listen as Chris and Jerry continue their discussion about visiting Cuba. Cuba Part Two Travel Advice Show talks about other activities you may want to consider, when to go, nightlife, and other options to make your vacation even better. Riding in 1950s American convertibles to take a night Havana tour, definition and descriptions of casa particulares or guesthouses, four and five star hotels, and other accommodations, visiting an alligator farm, weather, food, safety, and other information to help give you an exciting experience in the largest Caribbean island.
Friday Dec 16, 2016
Hotels Part Three Travel Advice Show
Friday Dec 16, 2016
Friday Dec 16, 2016
Chris and Jerry continue discussing hotels with Hotels Part Three Travel Advice Show. It contains important information to answer many question that travelers have, including how do you book a hotel, is there a best way to book a hotel, are there problems with these booking methods, who, how much, and when do you tip, the numerous legalities which you should know about booking, cancelling, and changing a reservation, check in and check out times, and the various acceptable types of hotel gurantees and payment. Listen to complete this three part hotel series to help you make better hotel decisions and prevent surprises.
Friday Nov 25, 2016
Camino de Santiago Travel Advice Show
Friday Nov 25, 2016
Friday Nov 25, 2016
Join Chris and guest George Starks to learn and explore the Camino de Santiago. George has done the Camino 5 times and gives great tips and how to plan the adventure. This show explains where to stay, how to plan and all the in's and out's in having the Camino de Santiago experience. This show is a must before you plan your Camino.
Friday Nov 25, 2016
Hotels Part Two Travel Advice Show
Friday Nov 25, 2016
Friday Nov 25, 2016
Sunday Oct 30, 2016
Hotels Part One Travel Advice Show
Sunday Oct 30, 2016
Sunday Oct 30, 2016
On this part one of a three part series discussing hotels show, Chris and Jerry explore how you decide where to stay, define hotels, accommodations, properties, and lodging, list fifteen categories of places to stay, and explain the different hotel categories. Your vacation will be more complete and exciting after you listen to this realistic discussion on selecting the correct hotel for your vacation.
Saturday Oct 08, 2016
Changing your life Travel Advice Show
Saturday Oct 08, 2016
Saturday Oct 08, 2016
Chris and Jerry answer questions they have received from listeners throughout the world about how we travel, ways travel has changed our lives, overcoming the fear of taking the first step to take a trip outside your comfort zone, and when and how is it good to travel by yourself. The show emphasizes, not only the unique experiences you will gain, but how it will make you less prejudice and discriminating and more appreciative of the world's cultures, people, food, and your part in it. Listen for a new look on travel that will definitely change your life.
Saturday Oct 01, 2016
Children Traveling Alone Travel Advice Show
Saturday Oct 01, 2016
Saturday Oct 01, 2016
Chris and Jerry discuss many of the rules and regulations parents need to know in order for their children to travel safely and legally by themselves on planes, buses, and trains. Each airline, bus company, and rail system has its own requirements for children traveling solo. Some of these rules include age requirements. Generally, children under age five are not allowed to travel by themselves. There are several age categories, each having its own rules, that can apply, such as ages five through seven must travel only on non-stop flights, eight through eleven may be able to change planes, etc. Specific rules regarding the person meeting your children must be met and confirmed by the airlines, bus company, or rail system. Many other rules and requirements are given to help ensure your children can travel by themselves. Parents who want or need to send their children by themselves to a destination need to listen to this show to get a solid foundation to ensure a safe and happy trip for their children.
Monday Sep 05, 2016
Tasmania Travel Advice Show
Monday Sep 05, 2016
Monday Sep 05, 2016
Join Paul Proctor, Chris, and Jerry as they explore one of the least visited areas of Australia, Tasmania. Founded as an English prison colony, Tasmania offers its visitors some unique experiences. Suggested itineraries ranging from a few days to two weeks, ways to get to Tasmania and travel the island, types of sleeping accommodations, Bruny and Maria islands, climate and weather, beaches stretching for tens of miles, diverse scenery and landscape, Port Arthur penal settlement, and many other interesting facts and travel suggestions are given. Many visitorts feel Tasmania is the best part of Australia. Listen to learn why.
Thursday Aug 11, 2016
Jerry's Unique North Peru Trip Travel Advice Show
Thursday Aug 11, 2016
Thursday Aug 11, 2016
Inspired by Martha on Marnella Tour's North Peru Travel Advice Show, Jerry got excited and went to visit three of the historical sites mentioned on the show. He goes into detail how he traveled, where he stayed, and his experiences visiting Ventarron, one of the oldest constructions in the Americas dating from 2,000 BC, the fascinating Lambayeque Royal Tombs Museum, traveling hours by car through spectacular alpine and dry scenery, staying at a hotel overlooking and hiking to the extremely impressive Gotca Waterfalls, trekking to the impressing Karajaia sarcophai tombs, enjoying Kuelap, the largest ancient stone structure in South America, exploring Revash, cliff tombs where mummies were found, visiting the Leymebama mummie museum which houses 219 mummies, and many other adventures. Listen to learn fabulous options on your trip to Peru.
Monday Aug 01, 2016
Exciting World Sites Travel Advice Show
Monday Aug 01, 2016
Monday Aug 01, 2016
Chris and Jerry discuss places that will greatly enhance your travels, even if you are going to popular tourist destinations. Included in this show are the Zhangye Danxia Mountains in China, Peru's Paracas Candelabra, the rarely visited Puma Punka ruin and Salar de Yuymi Salt Desert of Bolivia, White Pocket outcrop in northwestern Arizona, the historic Socotra Islands in Yemen, Ko Phi Phi Islands south of Phuket, Thailand, the beautiful Pamukkale hot pools of southwestern Turkey, and the magnificent scenery and waterfalls of Vagar Island, Faroe islands. They could be the best part of your vacation, so stay tuned.
Tuesday Jul 05, 2016
Booking Your Vacation Travel Advice Show
Tuesday Jul 05, 2016
Tuesday Jul 05, 2016
This show is part three of a three part series of Selecting, Planning, and Booking Your Vacation. Chris and Jerry discuss ways to book your vacation which will save a lot of time and problems. There are three basic ways to book your vacation: doing each part of your trip yourself, utilizing a travel agent, cruise line, or tour operator, and a combination of both. Using these ways require research, deposits or full payment at the time of confirmation, organization of confirmations so you can quickly see what has been confirmed, and many other suggestions are contained in this program. Listen to make booking your vacation more complete and easier.
Sunday Jun 26, 2016
Planning Your Vacation Part Two Travel Advice Show
Sunday Jun 26, 2016
Sunday Jun 26, 2016
This is the second part OF PLANNING YOU VACATION WHICH IS PART OF a series of three shows to make your next vacation better: selecting, planning, and booking your vacation. In Planning Your Vacation Part Two Travel Advice Show, Chris and Jerry discuss: consider the weather where you are going, ensure each person gets to do and see that which he/she would like to do and see, take a variety of transportation options, such as rail, bus, escorted day tours, and water travel, to experience the destination you have selected, work with travel agents, tour operators, and the Internet for unique ideas, ensure that what you want to do fits within your vacation time AND BUDGET, suggestions to keep your home-life running smoothly, and other suggestions. You will want to listen to both Planning One and Two for a more fulfilling and memorable travel experience.
Tuesday Jun 14, 2016
Planning Your Vacation Part One Travel Advice Show
Tuesday Jun 14, 2016
Tuesday Jun 14, 2016
This show is Part One of Planning Your Vacation. In it, Chris and Jerry discuss ways, including the way they plan their trips, to plan your vacation. It will save a lot of problems later on and help ensure you and those traveling with you can experience the vacation of a lifetime. Some suggestions include: making certain your passport is valid for at least the time the country you are visiting requires upon departure from their country, organizing your confirmations and emails, getting your immunizations current, searching for the lowest prices by planning as far in advance as possible for airline tickets, cruises, etc., beginning your planning early, even up to two years, so you can get tickets, permits, and reservations at extremely popular sites, putting your vacation thoughts in order, and other important suggestions. Listen to get you in the planning mode for your next holiday.
Sunday Jun 05, 2016
Ways to Select Where You Go on Vacation Travel Advice Show
Sunday Jun 05, 2016
Sunday Jun 05, 2016
We, Chris and Jerry, have been asked numerous times how we select where we are going on our next vacation. Chris is forty-four years old and Jerry is seventy-two years old which is one of the reasons we select different vacation spots. The program discusses how age can affect how you select a destination. Listen for exciting Ways to Select Where You Go on Vacation. Some suggestions include spinning a globe with your eyes closed and stopping at a point which will become your next trip, getting an idea from a TV show, movie, book, or email from a friend showing pictures of fascinating and often seldom-seen sites, having a conversation with an interesting person and others. You will get your creative juices moving to select a vacation experience of a life time.
Sunday May 01, 2016
Budget Travel Travel Advice Show
Sunday May 01, 2016
Sunday May 01, 2016
"Traveling Jackie," of thebudgetmindedtraveler.com, Chris, and Jerry discuss the exciting world of budget travel. Regardless of your age, gender, and income, you can experience travel on a budget for any length of time you have to travel. Tips for traveling within cities and countries, minimizing stress by pre-booking your first night hotel, utilizing travel guide books, the difference between budget and cheap travel, staying in hostels, carrying and managing money while traveling, and women traveling on their own are just some of the topics discussed by Traveling Jackie on this fun travel advice show.
Sunday Apr 10, 2016
Travel Europe like the Locals Travel Advice Show
Sunday Apr 10, 2016
Sunday Apr 10, 2016
Tony Perdomo of Tucan Travel, tucantravel.com, Chris, and Jerry explore adventure travel in a way you may never have considered. Overlanding where you do the shopping and cooking, taking local transportation within cities and between countries, no single supplements, small group size, free time to explore, and trips ranging from 7 to 77 days are just some of the options discussed. And all at prices less than staying home. Tucan Travel offers tens of trips throughout the world that you should highly consider for a unique perspective of cultures and adventures you're friends have yet to experience, but will when you return.
Tuesday Apr 05, 2016
Travel Insurance Travel Advice Show
Tuesday Apr 05, 2016
Tuesday Apr 05, 2016
Purchasing travel insurance is a question that most travelers have and often find confusing. Gail Magiante of Insure My Trip, insuremytrip.com, Chris, and Jerry help answer these and other questions as they discuss travel insurance in a realistic and understandable way. This Travel Insurance 101 show explains most types of travel insurance, including lost and damaged baggage, injury and sickness while on your vacation, cancellation for any reason, coverage for participating in adventure activities such as bungee jumping and white water rafting, and how soon ahead of your trip should you purchase travel insurance. Listening to this show can help save you money and give you peace of mind on your next vacation.
Sunday Jan 31, 2016
Northern Brazil Travel Advice Show
Sunday Jan 31, 2016
Sunday Jan 31, 2016
The not-so-often visited northern part of Brazil is explored by Martha Tavera of Marnella Tours, marnellatours.com, Chris, and Jerry. Settled by the Dutch, Portugese, Africans, and other nationalities, whose influence is evident, emphasis is placed on the areas of Manus, Recife, Salvador, Brasilia, and Fernado de Noronha island. This unique, year-round excellent weather part of Brasil offers something for everyone, including the Amazon River, carnivals that allow you to participate in the parades and activities, Caribbean-like white sand beaches, jungle exploration, wide-variety of shopping, excellent food, friendly people, exciting family destination options, and many other activities. A wide range of important topics are discussed that will excite you to visit this fabulous area of Brazil.
Sunday Jan 24, 2016
Tchad-Chad Travel Advice Show
Sunday Jan 24, 2016
Sunday Jan 24, 2016
The rarely-visited and phenomenal country of Tchad (Chad) is discussed by Wendy Simmons, wendysimmons.com, Chris, and Jerry. In 2014, only 100 tourists came to this Sahara-desert covered country which rarely sees more than 300 tourists annually. Recently returned from Tchad, Wendy shares her experiences as she covers 4,000 km of Tchad's varied terrain, cultures, food, and scenery. Additional topics include: the people, transportation, topography, weather, best time to visit, obtaining a tourist visa, and the Ennedi mountain range with its caves, fossils, unbelievable wind and wind and water carved formations, and sunsets. Surrounded by politically troubled countries, now is the time to visit and be amazed with the friendly, spectacular country of Tchad.
Friday Jan 15, 2016
Costa Rica Travel Advice Show
Friday Jan 15, 2016
Friday Jan 15, 2016
Dan Crandall of adventureswithinreach.com joins Chris and Jerry to discuss one of the most bio-diversified countries in the world, Costa, Rica. Truly offering something for nearly everyone, topics including descriptions and differences of many of the National Parks, transportation including should you rent a car, beaches, best time to go, wildlife, family travel, safety, suggested week vacation itineraries, and adventure options including whitewater rafting, jungle hikes, canyoning/repelling, ziplining, and others are discussed to help make Costa Rica one of your best vacations ever.
Thursday Jul 30, 2015
Jet Lag Travel Advice
Thursday Jul 30, 2015
Thursday Jul 30, 2015
Jet lag is a problem that most international air travelers experience, especially from traveling east to west or west to eat. Chris and Jerry discuss, both scientifically and personally, the symptoms, affects, and possible minimizers of this condition to help you arrive either at your destination or return home with minimal affects.
Wednesday May 13, 2015
Private Driver and Guide Travel Advice
Wednesday May 13, 2015
Wednesday May 13, 2015
Robin Brooks, Marketing and PR Director for Kensington Tours, joins Chris and Jerry to discuss ever-growing private driver and guide style of travel. If escorted, large groups terrify you, restricted itineraries which don’t spend enough time at or visit sites you especially want to visit, or you want the security of having someone local, who speaks the language, and knows neat things to do, then this show is for you. Definition, age group, cost, advantages, options, examples, and other topics are discussed. Every traveler, regardless of travel experience and age, should listen to this program to gain an insight which might make your next trip, your best ever.
Tuesday Mar 10, 2015
Tour Directing Travel Advice Podcast
Tuesday Mar 10, 2015
Tuesday Mar 10, 2015
Cherie Anderson, owner of Professional Tour Management Training, tourtraining.com , joins Chris and Jerry to discuss the challenging, exciting and fast-growing tour directing profession. Many aspects of the profession including the various types of tours from around the world to in-town half-day, solving problems, who might consider being a tour escort, how to handle sudden situations, tipping and many other topics are discussed. This show is a must for both those who want to be a tour director and those who like to take escorted tour.
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Rail Travel Advice
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Monday Apr 07, 2014
The nuts and bolts of international rail travel are discussed giving unique ideas and options. Trains in Canada, the U.S., Europe, China and other places including the various Trans-Siberians are part of the program. Does it matter which train you take between two countries? What is a couchette? Should you buy a pass or point-to-point? Is rail travel the best way to see an area or region? Tune in to find the answers.
Thursday Apr 03, 2014
Travel Planning Tips
Thursday Apr 03, 2014
Thursday Apr 03, 2014
Guest Linda Ralston, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Coordinator of Leisure Services Management, along with Chris and Jerry give valuable suggestion from visas/passports to packing ideas. Presented in a light and informal way, they give personal successes and failures so your trip will go more smoothly. They've traveled millions of miles throughout the world, so have note pad handy while listening to this program.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Types of Tours for Travel
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
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.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Age of Exploration / Traveling for 50+
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
As the Baby Boomers and the population ages, but are healthy, have time and often money, it becomes a challenge to determine which vacation is perfect for them. Sitting on the beach or golfing at a fabulous resort, usually doesn't always fill the bill. This program offers a wide variety of options including white water rafting, mountain climbing, heli-hiking, and adventure travel ideas to excite and satisfy the over 50 travelers.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Budget Travel Around the World
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
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.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Sustainable Traveler Travel Advice
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Chris, Jerry and their guest, Dr. Linda S. Ralston, Ph.D. of the University of Utah, discuss the importance of sustainable and ecological travel. Ways that help the world be a better place for future and present visitors. Suggestions such as taking out your used batteries, offering fair prices for locally-made items, walking and riding a bicycle rather than always in a car and many other topics were discussed. This show offers some valuable pre-trip information to make your trip help the world be better.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Packing Tips for the Summer
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Packing often is one of the most uninteresting part of any vacation plan. Chris and Jerry discuss necessary items to include on any trip and unique suggestions to make your luggage problem less of a hassle such as type of luggage to take, amount of clothes to keep weight and size down, luggage requirements for rail travel and many other topics.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Passports and Visas Travel Advice
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Chris and Jerry define passport and visa and give numerous suggestions to help save time, money, and frustration. Topics include checking validity of passports when obtaining visas, expiration dates on visas, length of time to obtain visas and checking to see if having a visa of one country in your passport will prohibit you from entering another country. Airport departure fees are also discussed.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Shopping Around the World Advice
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Chris and special guest co-host Cheryl Taylor talk about shopping around the world. Listen as they talk about different tips and secrets while shopping or looking for souvenirs while traveling the world.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Travel Geography Advice
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Chris and Jerry discuss the roll geography plays in determining the travel experience you will. Some of the topics include the International Date Line, time zones, and why some islands are dry and desert and others are lush and tropical. They also explain the difference of Micronesia, Polynesia and Melanesia.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Auto Europe Travel Advice
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
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.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Travel Books Travel Advice
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
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.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Travel Blanket Travel Advice
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Airline passengers have struggled forever with seldom-provided, microsocpic blankets and freezing to death while flying. Jim Levings, co-founder of Cabin Cuddler travel blanket, joins Chris and Jerry to explain his unique invention to solve these problems. It's size, numerous uses, colors and other topics are also discussed.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Consolidated Air Travel Advice
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Great travel options to customize your travel plans are presented by Frank Moulton, Sales Director for Auto Europe, along with Chris and Jerry. The advantages of consolidated air fares, chauffer-driven cars and lodging, primarily in Europe, are discussed as viable options to design your vacation the way you would like at great savings. Listen to this program prior to culminating your European and world travel plans.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Travel Agency Travel Advice
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Wednesday Apr 02, 2014
Charles Weston of yourtrip.com joins Chris and Jerry to discuss the roll of the travel agent. History, current status, how to efficiently work with and select a travel agency, specialties, fees and many other topics are discussed to help you have a more successfull vacation. Specific examples of how best to utilize a travel agent are also given. See your travel agent for fabulous travel options.