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Anja introduces us to the two five-star properties in Salzburg - Sheraton Grand Salzburg and Hotel Goldenahirsch. Modern Luxury is described and examples are shared across both locations that exemplify how the global client can truly relax and enjoy their entirely personally designed experience within elegant and spacious accommodation. She goes into the history of both hotels including their previous occupations in the 1400s.

She goes on to share fun stories and expands into the gastronomy of each hotel including the various bars and restaurants and exceptional cuisine from top-rated chefs who create menus that exude a luxurious experience whilst exposing you to the finest of Austrian culture.

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This is a solo episode with your podcast host Orit. It's a festive time of the year and this short episode dives into some ideas to help you manage any travel you may be getting up to, or even just quietening the nerves as your social calendar ramps up for a week or two. These and more are all found in today's great offer:

If you’ve been dreaming of exploring the world but feel held back by fear or uncertainty, my eBook "Overcoming Fears of Travel" is here to guide you every step of the way.

This practical guide is packed with tools, tips, and personal stories to help you face your fears and step into the journey of a lifetime.

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Tomás Baca-Cruz is Explora Journeys’ Business Relationship Expert in The Americas. This role represents Tomás’ growing love of the cruise industry, building upon his robust background in luxury hotels. Having grown up in the dry climate of southern Arizona, and now living in Miami, Tomás jokes that he traded one kind of sand for another. Tomás enjoys spending time with his wife and kids while traveling the world.

About the Episode:

Tomás expands on the unique angle of truly enjoying luxury ships and extended port stays at a pace that enhances relaxation and time to connect with local cultures without that background "clock" ticking away to get back on the boat.

"Floating homes" - a modern design element fully focused on delivering "residential comforts" onboard. When you're spending a lot of time on the water, Explora has enhanced your luxury home away from home with amazing details. Onboard culinary experiences are like no other! Tomás expands upon championing luxury cuisine within ultra-casual to ultra-fine dining with a truly global touch of experiencing the best foods from across the world.

Discover the expansion plans for Explora and the incoming fleet and routes.

For my podcast listeners: Earn a $300 journey experience credit when you book any journey that is 7 nights or longer. This journey experience credit can be used towards spa experiences, specialty dinning or destination experiences.

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About the Guest:

As the marketing director for Via Croatia, Josh excels in designing new, creative, and scalable ways to maintain high levels of personalization that complement V’s extraordinary service goals. After earning an Undergraduate degree in Spanish and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University, Josh developed his marketing expertise by successfully bootstrapping 3 mobile apps, 2 SaaS products, and acting as the Chief Marketing Officer for multiple well-known Internet personalities - all while battling the elements and surviving NYC winters aboard a 40’ vintage sailboat.

About the Episode:

This episode dives into the exclusive world of exploring Croatia through Via Croatia's fleet of uniquely sized boats designed to take you around the beautiful Adriatic coastline and provide a bespoke experience you'd never be able to simply "Google" on your own. From amazing wines to outstanding restaurant and food experiences, Josh reveals just enough to whet your taste buds for an unrivalled trip of a lifetime. Whilst there may be a location or two made popular by Game of Thrones, Croatia remains largely undiscovered by most tourists, allowing you to be one of a few luxury travellers who can enjoy sights and sounds still deemed "off the beaten track".

Book a land, sea, or combo FIT between now and Dec 31 and your guests will receive a $500 voucher good for land excursion! Popular choices include our exclusive Peka dinner at Ranch Maha in Hvar, private cocktails at beach bar Lananini (only accessible by boat!), Dubrovnik cable car ride to the top of Mt. Srd, and more!

Visit Via Croatia: https://www.via-croatia.com*

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About the Guest:

Becky is the Regional Sales Director for the East for National Geographic – Lindblad Expeditions. Becky started her career in travel in 2004 as a Travel Advisor with AAA Vacations in Charlotte, NC. This role opened her eyes to the possibilities and opportunities available within the travel industry. It also helped to add many more destinations to her travel wish list. In 2011, she left AAA to move to Florida to be a part of the opening team at LEGOLAND Florida Resort as the Travel Industry Sales Manager working with travel agencies all over the United States and Canada. She moved to the expedition space in 2021 and is thrilled to be with Lindblad.

Becky was born and raised in South Carolina where she went to Clemson University where she majored in biology and environmental science. She lives in Amelia Island, FL and loves to spend time doing beach clean ups and spoiling her niece and nephew. She has 2 feline fur babies - Bolt and Velvet and enjoys watching college and pro football.

About the Episode:

Exploring the World with National Geographic - This discussion focuses on Lindblad Expeditions, a leading expedition travel company, and its partnership with National Geographic. The conversation explores the company's history, unique offerings, and the experiences it provides travellers.

A Legacy of Exploration - Lindblad Expeditions has a rich history, dating back to the 1950s when founder Lars Erick Lindblad pioneered expedition travel. The company was the first to take tourists to Antarctica in 1966 and the Galapagos in 1967. Lindblad's mission was to introduce people to the world's natural wonders in a responsible manner, ensuring the preservation of the planet for future generations. The partnership with National Geographic began in 2004, a natural collaboration between two organizations with shared goals. Both Lindblad and National Geographic sought to bring people closer to remote destinations and wildlife.

Diverse Destinations and Unique Experiences - Lindblad Expeditions offers a wide range of destinations across six continents, with over 120 itineraries to choose from. While known for its cold-weather expeditions in Antarctica and the Arctic, the company also offers voyages to warmer destinations like the Galapagos, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Vietnam, and Egypt. Lindblad also offers a variety of unique activities, including hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and even the opportunity to drive a zodiac.

Book with Orit by Dec 30th, 2024, and receive a $100 per person shipboard credit on any Lindblad-owned ship voyage.

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About the Guest:

Jeff Verlotta has a long history in the travel industry. He started his career as a Diving instructor onboard NCL ships in the 1980s.

He transitioned into sales and has worked for various cruise lines and tour operators. He began his career in travel sales in Chicago but moved to Florida in 2006 to continue his career.

In his free time, Jeff spends time on the ocean. He is an avid boater, diver, and fisherman.

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Jeff introduces himself and the history of Globusbrand. Originating in Locarno, Switzerland, as local boat tours on the lake, it's now in its 96th year operating special and exclusive tours and experiences around the globe. Jeff goes on to explain the expanded brands (Cosmos and Avalon River Race). Globus' speciality lies in providing fully escorted and set itinerary tours spanning short independent stays to longer near month-long extended excursions.

A truly global brand, they boast over 500 different itineraries worldwide including Africa and South America.

Some explanation is shared around how an itinerary is set up with food and drinks and experiences at your chosen locations always focused on elite levels of comfort never falling below 4 star hotels and should you wish for a more nature-driven experience, enjoy "Glamping" with all amenities provided.

If you're more interested in river cruises, Avalon is their flagship brand and he goes into details as to what you can expect from them.

Further into the episode, Jeff covers the Globus conservation and sustainability programme they have deeply embedded within their company's functionality, ranging from reforestation efforts to supporting and educating locals into the travel industry - going so far as to potentially work within the Avalon branch of the business.

Chapters:

Introduction to Jeff Verlotta - 00:00

Sustainability in Travel: The Lighthouse Project - 08:32

Small Group Discoveries: A New Travel Experience - 15:18

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About the Guest:

Jennifer Thorson is the National Account Manager with Tauck and has been here for 28 years. Jennifer started as a Tour Director in 1996.

2025 marks a milestone year for Tauck, and we are excited to offer some limited-time savings. I encourage you to travel with Tauck in its centennial year!

There are special savings for podcast listeners for bookings of podcast listeners if they are made by 11/30/24.

Call Tourwithorit for a special promotion!

About the Show:

In this engaging conversation, Orit Rindner speaks with Jennifer Thorson from Tauck, a family-owned travel company with a rich history since 1925. Jennifer shares her extensive experience in the travel industry and highlights Tauck's unique offerings, including immersive travel experiences, high-quality accommodations, and a focus on customer satisfaction. The discussion also covers Tauck's appeal to seasoned travellers, special promotions, and the company's commitment to providing exceptional travel experiences.

Takeaways

• Jennifer has been in the travel industry for a long time.
• Tauck has been in business since 1925.
• The company focuses on unique travel experiences.
• Tauck has a high repeat factor among guests.
• Travel itineraries are carefully curated and evolve over time.
• Tauck offers exclusive premium experiences not available to the public.
• The average age of Tauck travellers is around 62.
• Tauck does not discount but offers special promotions.
• Travelers can expect high-quality accommodations with Tauck.
• Tauck provides a first-class travel experience with fewer people.

Chapters

00:00: Introduction to Jennifer Thorson and Tauck

01:57: Exploring Tauck's Unique Travel Experiences

06:07: Understanding Tauck's Appeal to Travelers

09:08: Tauck's Special Offers and Promotions

11:00: Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this conversation, Orit Rindner interviews Catherine Gorman from MedJet, discussing the unique services MedJet offers, including medical transport and crisis response. Catherine shares insights on the importance of having travel insurance and MedJet, notable success stories, and the impact of the pandemic on travel trends. The discussion highlights the significance of having protection while travelling and the various surprisingly affordable membership options available through MedJet.

Episode Takeaways

• MedJet started as a membership program for travellers needing medical transport.
• Travel insurance does not cover transport to a hospital at home, which MedJet does.
• Crisis and security response services are crucial for travellers in unsafe situations.
• Post-pandemic, travellers are more concerned about health and safety.
• MedJet has seen a significant increase in transport since the pandemic.
• All travellers, regardless of age, can benefit from MedJet services.
• Notable success stories include life-saving medical transports from abroad.
• Memberships are affordable, starting at $99 for short-term coverage.
• MedJet provides peace of mind for travellers in emergencies.
• It's essential to have travel protection, especially in unpredictable times.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to MedJet and Katherine Gorman

02:02 - Understanding MedJet's Unique Services

05:08 - Crisis and Security Response in Travel

08:03 - Trends in Travel Post-Pandemic

11:59 - How MedJet Operates and Membership Benefits

15:03 - Promotions and Membership Pricing

Planning your next adventure?

Follow the Medjet link below if you want to add a membership to keep you protected on the go!

Check it out and travel with peace of mind.

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