Escape a Travel Podcast

On this week's podcast we discus the dos and the don'ts for planning your Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World Split stay vacation! Can you do Universal in one day? How many days should you spend at each resort? Should you split up your hotel stay or just rent a car? We answer this and so many other question about split stays. 

Have you had your sailing cancelled this again? Or not quite ready to return to the open seas? On this week's pod we come up with several cruise alternatives from the romantic getaway to the multigenerational family reunion!  If you would like to join the conversation, visit our podcast community over at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast

Happy New Year! On this week's pod we discuss our personal 2022 travel plans and where our clients are headed this year! Where are you most excited to visit in the next 12 months? We are excited to talk with you about it!  If you would like to join the conversation, please visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast

On this week's pod we talk about something INCREDIBLE! We continue our WDW Resorts 101 series and discuss our recent trips to Disney's Contemporary Resort. After receiving a massive overhaul in the main tower guest rooms and the main lobby, this resort has bubbled to the top of our must stay list!  If you would like to join in on the conversation, you can visit us over on Facebook at https://www.f...

This week we continue our WDW Resorts 101 series by taking a trip to the French and Italian Riviera! That's right, this week we discuss one of our favorite hotels, the European inspired, Disney's Riviera Resort. This all DVC resort has a lot to offer from it's variety of villa options, to it's beautiful, yet compact grounds, to it's fantastic mode of transportation, the Skyliner! Riviera has somet...

On this special BONUS pod, we give a quick recap of our experiences with Genie+ and whether we think it is worth the extra dollars on your next visit. From Animal Kingdom to Magic Kingdom we discuss strategy and give our real world experiences on the ground at Walt Disney World.  If you would like to join the conversation, visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast

Sam and Jess recently had the opportunity to set sail on Sir Richard Branson's newest venture, Virgin Voyage's Scarlet Lady. The ladies were more than impressed with this new cruise concept and couldn't wait to share their experience with the rest of us! Join us as we discuss this new adults only upscale cruise experience!  If you would like to join the conversation please visit us on Facebook at...

On this week's pod we give a detailed overview of Universal's tropical themed premiere hotel. From their beautiful South Pacific themed lobby to their colorful guest rooms and suites, Loew's Royal Pacific is quite the crowd pleaser.  To join the conversation please check out our podcast community over on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast

Some of us just love to take a break and ride the lounges! Lauren from Mouse Chat returns to talk about her favorite lounges from across all of the Walt Disney World Resort. Where do you prefer to get a refreshing beverage at Disney?  To join the conversation, make sure to visit our community group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast .

This week we continue our Discovering Mexico series with a close look at Atelier and Estudio Resorts Playa Mujeres. These luxury adults only and family friendly resorts are situated just north of Cancun in the Playa Mujeres resort area. These resorts were some of our favorite, with the most impressive standard suites we have ever seen.  If you would like to connect with the podcast make sure to ch...

This week we go continue our WDW Resorts 101 series by heading down south to Disney's Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter Resorts. Are these activity filled moderate resorts right for you?  If you would like to join in on the conversation, you can visit us over on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast

Is the Yacht Club the best resort at Walt Disney World? We will answer this and all of your other Yacht Club questions on this week's episode of the podcast. If you would like to join in on the conversation, you can visit us over on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast

On this week's pod Sam gives us a full overview of her recent couples trip to Sandals Negril in beautiful Jamaica. Needless to say, the episode left the rest of us with travel envy and a desire to book a couples trip STAT.  If you would like to join the conversation make sure to visit our community page over at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast

On this week's pod we give a detailed overview of Universal's most rock and roll on site hotel. From their rooftop epic suites to their resort pool area fit for a rockstar, there is a lot to explore at the Loews managed property.  To join the conversation please check out our podcast community over on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast

This week we continue our Discovering Mexico series with our detailed review of both Hotel Xcaret and Hotel Xcaret Arte. These AAA Five Diamond adults only resorts just south of Cancun, Mexico put the fun in All-Fun Inclusive!  If you are an adventure/thrill seeker these resorts are for you, from zip-lining, snorkeling, ATV riding, cenote swimming it is ALL included.  If you would like to connect...

On this episode of the pod we discuss Jess and Sam's recent visit to Walt Disney World for the grand 50th Anniversary Celebration! We cover all of the resort updates from new attractions, food, night time shows and so much more! The best news is this celebration continues for 18 months.  If you would like to join the conversation come visit our community group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/es...

As we continue our WDW Resorts 101 series, we welcome one of our most favorite people, Lauren from Mouse Chat, to chat about Disney's flagship resort, The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. If you have seen a Disney World commercial, you have seen this ubiquitous Disney Resort, with it's white buildings and red roofs. Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of this beautiful resort.  To join in on th...

On this week's pod, friends of the show, Carie Hamm and Vanessa Seiger pay a visit to help us give a complete rundown on Disney's new Genie+ Service, including the pricing, included rides, release dates and answers to all of our lingering questions!  To join the podcast community conversation, visit us over at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast

Join us for this bonus episode of Escape a Travel Podcast as two special guests, Jack and Jake tell us what they are excited about that is coming to Walt Disney World this Fall and in 2022.  To join the conversation visit us over on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast

This week we continue our Discovering Mexico series with our detailed review of UNICO 2087. This AAA Five Diamond adults only resort in Akumal, Mexico is a true luxury all-inclusive. From the grounds, to the food to the service, nothing at this resort left us wanting.  If you would like to connect with the podcast make sure to check out our Podcast Community Group over on Facebook at https://www.f...

This week we begin our new series, "Discovering Mexico" taking a look at a brand new family friendly resort. If you grew up loving all things Nickelodeon, this upscale and fun themed resort is for you!  Nickelodeon Resort Rivier Maya has it's grand opening scheduled for the end of September 2021, but we had a special invitation for their soft opening.  If you would like to connect with our communi...

We continue our WDW Resorts 101 series this week with Pop Century Resort. Pop has so much to offer from refreshed rooms, excellent transportation and the oh so amazing price.  Let us know what you think about Pop Century resort by visiting our podcast community group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast .

This summer Sam and Jess made it out to Disneyland Resort in California. In today's pod we discuss who handled reopening in a global pandemic better. It might not be who you think!  If you would like to connect with the podcast community, visit us over on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast .

We continue our WDW Resorts 101 series by taking a look at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. This moderate resort is among the largest of Disney's resorts and offers spectacular pools, bright and colorful architecture and the ever popular Skyliner gondola transportation system to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.  Are you a fan of Caribbean Beach? Let us know your thoughts on our Facebook Community at h...

Disney has officially retired Fastpass, Fastpass Plus and Maxpass and in it's place has rolled out the Disney Genie Service with three distinct tiers of service! In this week's episode we give our honest first impressions of the new offerings and how we think this will impact your next vacation.  What do you think about the new service? Make sure to head over to our community group on Facebook to...