Time to Talk Travel

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. Listen on th...

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. Listen on the following platforms: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube...

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...

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 foliag...

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. Purc...

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 b...

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...

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...

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...

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. Listen on the following platforms: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube or at  TimeToTalkTravel.com  where you can also sign up for our newsletter. Visit  Hash...

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, Sp...

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 ste...

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 trend...

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...

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 arou...

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...

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. Listen on the following platforms: Spotify Apple...

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 mak...

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. Listen on the following platforms: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube or at  TimeToTalkTravel.com  ...

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. Listen on the following platforms: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtu...

Ever had a hotel stay that was ruined by other guests? Today we cover what NOT to do in a hotel from experimenting with the coffee maker to having loud adult fun time. Tune in for stories and tips from hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, and Nasreen Stump. We cover bodily fluids, PDA, wild parties and more! Listen on the following platforms: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube or at&n...

On today's episode of the Time To Talk Travel Podcast Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, and Nasreen Stump chat about hotels who use eco-friendly as a marketing term, hotels that actually walk the walk, and share tips on carbon credits (and how buying them yourself can make them a tax deduction). Mentions: LEED Certification One Hotel Brooklyn Sandals Grand Villas, Riviera Maya Zion National Park...

Did you see a $30 flight that is super tempting? Low budget airlines can be great for your travel budget. However, there are some details that you need to look into before you book with a low cost carrier. On today's episode of the Time To Talk Travel Podcast Desiree Miller and Nasreen Stump share what to expect so there are no surprises! We cover differences in airports used, additional fees, con...

Traveling during the off-season or shoulder season can be a great way to see a destination on a budget. Just be ready for a few surprises! On this episode of Time to Talk Travel podcast hosts Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis, and Nasreen Stump dive into the tips and tricks you need to know in order to avoid hiccups. With proper planning you can have a great trip, even with unpredictable weather. We...

It seems like we're hearing more and more stories about plane fights, graffiti at major historical sites, and general entitlement. On this episode of the Time To Talk Travel podcast, hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis and Nasreen Stump dive into tourists behaving badly- why do they do it, how can we stop it and what caused it. From airplane fistfights to companies scamming tra...