Travel Adventures with Jaime

Margie is back to discuss her weekend trip to Universal Studios Hollywood with her daughter. You will see how much you can get done in one or two days at Universal Studios Hollywood and how it's a great option for something fun to add to your trip to Southern California. It is a great park that gives you an insight into how movies are made and you get a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of...

On this episode, I discuss my family's fun during the Thanksgiving break at Walt Disney World. The crowds were heavy during the holiday, but we survived the craziness and had a fantastic trip. Traveling during the holidays can definitely be stressful but hopefully, in this episode, you will find some tips to help you get the most out of your vacation. Parking at LAX If you would like to be a...

On this episode, Margie is back to talk about her recent sailing on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. This large ship had almost 7,000 passengers and Margie discusses the good and the bad of sailing on a large ship. Icon of the Seas has a lot of dining options and room types to suit all types of cruisers. Listen to hear about her experiences and you can decide if Icon of the Seas is right f...

On this episode, I talk about our upcoming trip to Walt Disney World during Thanksgiving. We are doing a split stay and I talk about how to plan for this when booking your dining and planning out your days. I also talk about booking Multi Pass and Single Pass Lightning Lanes. We are going to be celebrating the holidays at EPCOT for the Festival of the Holidays and I can't wait to watch the Ca...

On this episode, Margie is back to talk about a sailing with Royal Caribbean on Adventure of the Seas. She sailed with a large group of 28 and discusses how to navigate cruising with large groups. She also spent some time at Universal Orlando Resort experiencing Halloween Horror Nights as well as a stay at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort and Disney's Contemporary Resort. This cruise too...

On this episode, I discuss a recent a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood to experience Halloween Horror Nights. I had gone to this event previously and used the Express Pass but on this night we only had the regular event ticket. I was curious to see what we could accomplish in the standby lines. Listen to hear what we were able to do and if purchasing the Express Pass would be worth it for you....

On this episode, my guests discuss a recent trip that they took to Africa. They started their journey in California and decided to spend a couple of nights in Amsterdam to break up the long flight and help them with feelings of jet lag. They then spent time in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana exploring the wonders of these beautiful countries. They visited penguins, wineries, and some popular...

In this episode, I discuss my recent trip to Universal Studios Hollywood. I toured a few hotels in the area and took a sightseeing tour of Hollywood at night. I visited Super Nintendo World for the first time and utilized the Express Pass. I also conquered my fears and attended Halloween Horror Nights. I have so many thoughts about my experiences so listen to hear all about it. If you would like t...

In this episode, my 14 year old daughter and I spent the day at SeaWorld in San Diego. Although there are lots of animals to see, she was interested in riding the roller coasters. We picked a weekday in mid-August and the crowds were minimal. We were able to do so much in just a short amount of time. Listen to hear all about this fun, quick trip. If you would like to be a guest on Travel Adventure...

A huge thank you to all of my listeners! August 15 marked the first anniversary of Travel Adventures with Jaime. It has been such a fun journey this last year and I want to thank all of my guests who have volunteered to share their vacations with us. This year has been amazing and I am excited for what next year has in store. I also discuss my recent tour at Disneyland, Cultivating the Magic. As t...

On this episode, my guest Margie was invited on the preview cruise for Utopia of the Seas. This is Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship and the second largest ship in the fleet. This cruise will sail 3-and 4-night sailings from Port Canaveral. This ship is known as the The World's Biggest Weekend because there is so much to do on these shorter sailings. From toga parties to sliding down...

In this episode, my guest Margie talks about her recent trip to Italy with her brothers.  During this week, they spent time exploring the areas of Cinque Terre, Pisa, Florence, and Rome. They enjoyed good conversations and excellent bottles of wine. It isn't often that adult siblings get to spend time together traveling and I love that Margie and her brothers made it a priority to reconnect w...

In this episode, I discuss our recent sailing on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas. We sailed from the Port of Los Angeles on June 24 on a four night sailing with stops in Catalina and Ensenada. This was the first time that our oldest daughter sailed as an adult and it was interesting navigating this new phase in life. Royal Caribbean has so much to do on their ships and we had a great...

On this episode, I discuss my upcoming cruise on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas. This cruise is a little different because it is the first time I will be sailing with adult children. We also have two people who have never cruised before so hopefully they will have a positive experience.  I also discuss what we booked ahead of time and some of the activities that we are looking forwar...

On this episode, my guest Chris talks about a recent sailing on Celebrity's newest ship, the Celebrity Ascent. Chris and his partner George, planned this sailing to celebrate George's 50th birthday. On their way to Barcelona, they enjoyed a few days at Disneyland Paris with a quick trip to Versailles. This was a long trip with some great information. Hope you enjoy! Apps: SkipTax This ap...

On this episode, Terra and Darren continue to discuss a recent trip that they took to Rome. In part two, they talk about their days in Rome with a tour to the Vatican, a trip to the Pantheon, and an emotional meal that brought Darren to tears. They rented a flat through Marriott that had three bedrooms so it was able to accommodate their large family. The tours that they booked were through Tours...

On this episode, Terra and Darren are back to discuss a recent trip that they took to Rome. In part one, they tell about their crazy time trying to get to Rome and how they spent their first two days touring the Catacombs and eating at some great and some not so great places. They rented a flat through Marriott that had three bedrooms so it was able to accommodate their large family. The tours tha...

I this episode, I discuss my recently sailing on the Norwegian Bliss down to the Mexican Riviera. We began our cruise in Los Angeles at the Port in San Pedro. We stopped in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas. We had a fantastic time and really enjoyed the entertainment on board, all of the dining options, and our excursions. The one complaint was with our stateroom location. We were in...

On this episode, my guest Nicole talks about her recent trip to Disneyland in March of 2024. She was there on a solo trip celebrating her birthday. She has some great tips about using Genie+, gathering character signatures for her birthday, and how she spent her time at Disney Channel Nite. If you are considering an After Dark Event at Disneyland, you will want to listen to her experience. She als...

In this episode, I discuss my recent spring trip to Walt Disney World. I traveled a few days before Easter and the parks were definitely busy but with some planning, you can still have a magical vacation. I stayed at three resorts during my trip. My first night was at Port Orleans French Quarter, then I spent two nights at the Grand Floridian, and my final night was at All Star Music.  This was my...

In this episode, I discuss my upcoming trip to Walt Disney World. I will be staying in three different resorts, and I have three days to spend in the parks. I will be visiting each of the four parks and experiencing things that I have yet to experience. I will be heading to EPCOT for the Flower and Garden Festival and of course riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. I will be watching Happ...

On this episode, I look ahead at our sailing on the Norwegian Bliss and what we booked prior to sailing. I discuss our choices for shore excursions and what we are looking forward to when sailing to the Mexican Riviera. If you would like to be a guest on Travel Adventures with Jaime, please email me at mailto: traveladventureswithjaime@yahoo.com As a travel advisor with Fantastical Vacations, I wo...

In this episode, I talk about sailing on the Carnival Radiance out of Long Beach. My three teenagers joined me on this three day cruise. I have a lot of thoughts about the teen club and some high and lows of our sailing on this "Fun Ship!" If you would like to be a guest on Travel Adventures with Jaime, please email me at mailto: traveladventureswithjaime@yahoo.com As a travel advisor wi...

Are you interested in staying at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa? This episode has my thoughts about this hotel as well as how to get the most out of early entry. This is a perk that is given to guests staying at one of the Disneyland Resorts. I also discuss Lunar New Year Festival and the new lanyards that they are using this year.  If you would like to be a guest on Travel Adventur...

In this episode, I discuss some of the things I did to prepare for our trip to  Europe. From downloading apps to packing, hopefully these tips will help you have a successful and fun time traveling from the U.S. to another country. Below are links to all of the things discussed in this episode. Apps that I used: Uber G7 Paris Metro Map Trainline Eurostar Xe Currency & Money Transfer MPC- Mobil...