Travel Stories

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. In case you've been living under a rock and hadn't realized it..... this year is a bit different. So what do you get a road warrior that's been off the road since March? This episode will give you some ideas as well as a trip down memory lane filled with gifts from past episodes. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot m...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL In a social setting, talk often turns to destinations, where to go, where we’ve been. How many times have you heard - “I’d love to go but I have to find someone to go with  —  I’m not going to travel there by myself. Nobody wants to do that.” More than once I bet. How about seeing an acquaintance eating solo, Do your thoughts immediately g...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL If you've never spent time in Atlanta... you are missing out! Where to stay, what to eat, and what to do... and we just scratch the surface with this episode. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram

Recorded in the beautiful Hampton Inn & Suites, Sarasota, FL. Recently several of the blogosphere travel bloggers have been asking that exact question. You don’t need an MBA to know that hotel occupancy numbers are down. However, my own very sophisticated 2-factor research shows that occupancy numbers are on the rise, not by much but they are on the rise. Factor one asking the desk staff durin...

Recorded, once again, inside the beautiful home office of Chateau' Relaxo. In the past few months, I have...... Spent 17 nights in hotels, Some of those nights with Jackie Attended almost as many meetings Spent three days in a hospital, including the COVID ward. doing an assessment Stopped at truck stops Dined out As you could imagine it was only a matter of time..... Thanks for listening. Leave a...

Recorded in the beautiful DoubleTree Deerfield Beach, FL. We covered a lot in under 20 minutes. The JetPack is back, again, but a different viewpoint. Live Out Your College Dream of Drinking Natty Light on a Private Jet Geocaching Hotels And Planes Are Both Safer Than We Thought (While Driving Still Has Risks)  A lingering question from our recent Q&A episode Passenger Books Private Jet W...

Recorded in the beautiful home office Chateau Relaxo' First some travel news Tampa airport introduces coronavirus screening for all passengers United Sued for Packing NFL Charters With Young, Blond Crews A man flying in a jetpack has been spotted again in the skies over Los Angeles A Texas Brewery Released A Beer Made With Buffalo Wing Sauce Tonight the town I like is Helen, GA Helen facts How to...

Recorded in the beautiful Hampton Inn, Statesboro, GA. Following the Instagram influencers, this is the Q&A show.  How many chances do you give a hotel? What is the best travel reward program? In all your years traveling what has been the biggest change? How do you decide to use points or dollars for travel? Plus many more....... Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot m...

Being recorded in the beautiful home office Chateau Relaxo'. Numbers don't lie. Women lie, men lie, but numbers don't lie. Max Holloway Throw in your friends and family and they all want to offer you travel advice..... guess what they just might be lying as well. Travel is glamorous Travel is relaxing Travel is great for family bonding You can get a great deal if you do this You get the idea, list...

Being recorded in the beautiful home office of Chateau Relaxo'. Vegas.... what happens there stays there..... until the drop a new slogan. Tonight it's Las Vegas fact, how to get there, where to stay..... and oh yeah, what to do. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram

Being recorded in the beautiful home office of Chateau Relaxo'. Last week was my first real business trip since March. I was filled with anxiety because I had no idea if my dress clothes would still fit. Listen to find out if they did. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram

Being recorded in the beautiful Hampton Inn & Suites, Dublin, GA. This week our focus is Nashville, TN. We talk a lot about How, Where and What How to get there Where to stay What to do What to eat What to drink The Why is because it's hard to be bored in Nash-Vegas. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or I...

Being recorded in the beautiful Hilton Garden Inn, Warner Robins, GA as well as the North Georgia MOuntains. First, we bounce around the interwebs with: Bald eagle attacks state’s $950 drone in U.P., sends it to bottom of Lake Michigan Central Florida resort offers a work-from-hotel option for remote workers  Then it's how to do Asheville, NC in four easy steps, plus an interview with an Ashe...

The CEO has been sheltered in place for the last few months, and it's time to check in on her. We discuss Chateau' Relaxo life and some of the challenges all five of us face. Challenges with Technology Challenges with Pets Do you feel as if you’re working too many hours Do you feel obligated to do chores Have you become overwhelmed? Thanks for listening! Leave a message or shoot me an email at Tra...

Recorded, again,  in the beautiful home office of Chateau' Relaxo. Welcome to the 53rd of April where it’s Saturday. It was also Saturday on the 52nd and it will still be Saturday tomorrow. Believe it or not, there is a bit of crazy travel news. Fully naked woman tries to book flight at New Orleans airport      Not partially but fully naked. Fighter jet passenger, 64, acci...

Recorded, again,  in the beautiful home office of Chateau' Relaxo. Tonight we're speaking with fellow road warrior Jon Strong from Utah. Jon's spent close to 20 years on the road and we talk about his adjustments when it comes to working from home.  In addition to being a road warrior, Jon and his wife Jamie host their own podcast, Our Stong Connection , which focuses on couples and comm...

What do three road warriors with a microphone do?  They record a podcast!  After being off the road for a couple of weeks, we're getting punchy and we talk about it.  Find out what we miss about not being on the road. Hear what chores we have accomplished as well as our evenings' drink of choice. Check out Jason's podcast at Chicago Ghost Podcast Visit their Instagram page @ChicagoG...

Recorded 3/17/2020 in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. This week’s topics The Coronavirus, again Google Trips replacement Digital Hotel Room Keys More Google Working from home ****************************************************************************************** For the 3rd week in a row, we lead with the Coronavirus. As I typically do I will offer up a Pro-Tip….. Do Not, I repe...

Recorded in the beautiful Hampton Inn & Suites, Duluth, GA. A lot of ground to cover this week Politics Southwest Airlines On-Time rankings Saturday Night Live Spring Break Destinations The Roni That Open Seat Humor Thanks for listening! Leave a message or shoot me an email at TravelFrick Thanks for listening. Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram

Recorded in the beautiful Fairfield Inn & Suites, Jacksonville, FL. Guess what rears its ugly travel spoiling head this month? You got it.... the Coronavirus and all the hype and panic associated with it. But wait, there's more. Is Marriott in the thong business, decide for yourself? Plus they can help you to tell your kids that you're getting divorced, but only if you're staying Hawaii. Thank...

Recorded February 25, 2020, in the beautiful Fairfield Inn & Suites, Duluth, GA.  Road food is different than eating on the road, the later will usually involve some destination where you will consume food. Road food is stuff you eat in your car while zipping around. Healthy vs Non-Healthy - food tour vs. wandering around, there are endless scenarios and this week's episode we take on ROA...

Recorded February 18, 2020, in the beautiful Marriott Courtyard, Coral Spring, FL. Snobs, we run across them everywhere. Is there a fine line between getting what you paid for and being a P.I.A? Oh yeah, there's some watch talk thrown in.  Thanks for listening! Leave a message or shoot me an email at TravelFrick Thanks for listening. Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram

Being recorded February 10 at the beautiful Hampton Inn and Suites, Fairfield, NJ. Late on the crazy this month, due to my own crazy travel. This month we have free cannabis and oddly named WiFi hotspots. Thanks for listening! Leave a message or shoot me an email at TravelFrick Thanks for listening. Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram

Recorded January 27, 2020, in the beautiful Hampton Inn & Suites, Duluth, GA. Waffle Houe, what's not to like? A staple for the business traveler, quick service mixed with delicious food... what's not to like? Plus this episode has several side-stories. Thanks for listening! Leave a message or shoot me an email at TravelFrick Thanks for listening. Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Inst...

Recorded January 21, 2020, in the beautiful Hampton Inn & Suites, Sarasota, FL. You can do damn near anything at a hotel, just check out TMZ.com for proof. Some of those things are dumb... listen to this week's episode for advice on what not to do! Plus we discuss the worst traffic in the country. Leave a message or shoot me an email at TravelFrick Thanks for listening. Check us out on the web...