The Holiday Expert Show

Chelsea has a very exciting Christmas plan to announce in this week's episode. Plus, some touching pilot retirement videos, an incredibly iconic bad review location, and James gives an update on his own Compo Claim! Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Dow...

Wizz Air are apparently trialling a new business class seat but what does it include? And how much would James pay for it?! Plus, this episode's Bad Review features some mysterious brown liquid, and James and Chelsea wonder whether to give WWOOFing a go. And if your passport goes missing, when is it time to panic? Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an ex...

James has a very unique game for Chelsea this week, which involves him discovering some interesting airport codes. The games don't stop there though, with a record-breaking Bad Review to follow. Plus, the two discover what a Sauna Marathon is, and get a fascinating update on using dating apps to make friends abroad. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an...

Ryanair has some very interesting news out this week, which James and Chelsea pick apart to figure out what it means for your holidays. Chelsea also shares some top tips on when's best to book a holiday. Plus, the two swap notes on their night out on the Peruvian Tourist Board, and how to train your gut for foreign food. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code HOLIDAYEXPERT at checkout t...

Chelsea is taking on Wizz Air in the wake of a flight delay. She shares her tips for how to get compensation (or 'compo'), as well as how to pack when you don't know where you're going! Plus, a missing passport travel nightmare, and if it's safe to go sightseeing during a layover. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code HOLIDAYEXPERT at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first pur...

It's a special, spooky episode of Passports Please! this week, and Chelsea and James commit in a big way. A haunting Holiday Nightmare accompanies their creepy costumes… Plus, the two give their top tips for Berlin, and weigh in on what constitutes 'too far' when taking things from hotel rooms. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code HOLIDAYEXPERT at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off...

Skyscanner and Expedia's Travel Trends for next year have dropped, and Chelsea and James pore over them - and get tempted to join some dating apps along the way. Plus, tips on how to find cheap Business Class flights, a nightmare motorbike story, and a defence of Steps' discography. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code HOLIDAYEXPERT at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first p...

James has some big news, with huge repercussions for the Holiday Expert partnership… and speaking of huge news, the Passports Please mums have met for the first time in James and Chelsea's fifteen-year relationship. Listen to discover how that went, as well as the (almost) definitive number of shoes to bring on holiday, and how to be deal with public transport awkwardness. Download SAILY in your a...

Chelsea and James pore over border system news, and what that means for non-EU travellers. Plus, tips about how to handle early flights, a very confusing Bad Review, and a nightmare camping story. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code HOLIDAYEXPERT at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/holidayexpert Hosted on Acast. See...

Chelsea and James look back on their trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida! They swap notes on their favourite rides, share some sneaky resort secrets, and give top tips on how to do Disney on a budget. Plus, the two discuss their favourite restaurants, and a very interesting Epcot challenge… Download SAILY in your app store and use our code HOLIDAYEXPERT at checkout to get an exclusive 15%...

Chelsea and James kick off the episode with a bit of romance, going through a quiz together to find out if they are the ideal travel partners. Plus, advice on how to pay for public transport in an unfamiliar city, and what to do if your train is standing room only. Download the SAILY app AND use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. Download SAILY in your...

Chelsea and James are recovering from jet lag, despite trying everything from melatonin to margaritas. They also discuss which second cities beat a capital city, how to protect yourself when your flight's delayed, and James outs Chelsea over an unfortunate moment while wine-tasting. Download the SAILY app AND use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. Downl...

Ever wanted to know how much Molly Mae's holiday costs or whether Wowcher mystery trips really are good value for money? Chelsea and James have you covered! They also make a bet that won’t result in a winner until 2033 – so set your reminders now! Have a holiday hack of your own or a travel nightmare you need to get off your chest? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at hello@passports pleasepod....

Chelsea and James are in Mexico City! In between testing James’s Spanish on unsuspecting baristas and trying tasty local (and possibly alcoholic) beverages, they discuss how they managed to bag a first-class flight for cheap and share some top tips for those in need of luxury luggage solutions. Have a holiday hack of your own or a travel nightmare you need to get off your chest? We’d love to hear...

Chelsea and James share their very best packing hacks for squeezing as much as possible into your luggage allowance. Plus, they answer your travel conundrums on the cheapest way to bring extra toiletries with you and offer some top tips for visiting Sheffield. Have a holiday hack of your own or a travel nightmare you need to get off your chest? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at hello@passpor...

James is really starting to flex his holiday hacking muscles as he reveals an ‘evil genius’ level hack for getting cheaper taxis. Not to be outdone, Chelsea has come armed with all the info you need to make the most of using coupons for all your travel needs and beyond. They also tackle your questions regarding the best destinations for solo travellers and fifth freedom flights. Have a holiday hac...

We’re joined by our very luxurious (and occasionally budget-conscious) friends, William Hanson and Jordan North from the Help I Sexted My Boss podcast! We chat about travelling with them, the rules of correct airport attire, and whether the UK’s leading etiquette expert has ever braved economy. Plus, we help the boys tackle your modern-day travel dilemmas. Have a holiday hack of your own or a trav...

The time has come! Over a thousand votes were cast in our Seven Wonders of the UK poll, and Chelsea and James are itching to reveal the winners - featuring some very surprising entries! Plus, they share more travel hacks involving zip lock bags and their top tips for avoiding extortionate wifi costs on cruise ships. Have a holiday hack of your own or a travel nightmare you need to get off your che...

Chelsea and James are back with a travel bag full of holiday tales and tips. Chelsea shares a bathroom mishap at home that led to some rather shocked roofers, Producer Jack returns from his travels with his own holiday hacks and a brand new game based on Chelsea’s legendary head size. They also discuss the benefits of cash back websites and offer advice on navigating tricky flight connections and...

Chelsea and James have a suitcase packed full of top tips to help you get the best deals for your summer holidays. They’ve also come prepared to answer your travel dilemmas, including the best way to keep track of your holiday plans and a discussion on the best travel pillows for those blessed with a big head. Have a holiday hack of your own or a travel nightmare you need to get off your chest? We...

Chelsea and James come armed with their top tips on how to find amazing staycation spots you won’t usually see on the typical travel aggregator websites. Plus, they answer your holiday dilemmas - from choosing the perfect travel camera to the all-important question: Is it ever okay to take food from the breakfast buffet for later in the day? With the help of a celebrity etiquette expert, of course...

Chelsea and James discuss the pros and cons to a potential law change around EU luggage rules on airplanes. They also answer your holiday dilemmas including how to best avoid hurricane season in the Carribean and a new hack on getting your lost luggage returned. Have a holiday hack of your own or a travel nightmare you need to get off your chest? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at hello@passp...

Chelsea and James are on a mission to MAKE TRAVEL INSURANCE SEXY AGAIN. More specifically, how to make sure you don’t get your insurance claims rejected, because that’s not hot. They also delve into the bag of postcards to give some tips and advice on whether city cards are good value for money, and how young is too young to be going on a Saga Holiday. Have a holiday hack of your own or a travel n...

Heading to a festival this summer? Well, Chelsea and James are sharing their tips for a good time whatever your budget - including the cheapest food at Glasto! They also discuss a potential Passports Please! party plane and a listener’s embarrassing holiday nightmare, thanks to some vibrating luggage... Have a holiday hack of your own or a travel nightmare you need to get off your chest? We’d love...

Ever wanted to know the perfect way to ask a hotel for a free upgrade but never quite known how? Well, Chelsea and James have you covered with their foolproof template! Also up for discussion: clever hacks for storing luggage on your last day of holiday, and a listener’s holiday nightmare on a cruise ship. Have a holiday hack of your own or a travel nightmare you need to get off your chest? We’d l...