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RTE-Travel Talk

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Our weekly show interviews real travel experts from around the United States and Canada. Check in with us from week to week for travel news, tips, destinations and reviews from some of the top flight travel agents in the country and travel influencers .
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Episodes

Vulcan Alberta Star Trek | Fun Travel Fact Friday

Visit Vulcan and we don't mean the one 16.5 light years away. Ken and Heather discuss the Canadian town of Vulcan which as become a Mecca of sorts for Star Trek fans. And if that was not enough check out the ultimate Star Trek Cruise with Royal Caribbean Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact: Concierge Travel Services : ole@cruiseandtravelexperts....

Jul 29, 20215 min

Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh | Fun Travel Fact Friday

Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh Scotland! Its Fun Travel Fact Friday. Heather and Ken (with a special appearance by Nellie the Tibetan Spaniel ) discuss mans best friend and the love and devotion displayed by canines such as Grey Friars Bobby and Hachikō. Two dogs dog remembered for their remarkable loyalty to their owners and now immortalized. 10 Things to Do In Edinburgh: https://realtravelexperts.com/edinburgh-ten-things/ Questions or Comments: questions@realtravelexperts.com More Information: ht...

Jul 24, 20215 min

2021 Cruises Update I Spoiled Cruisers, Empty Ships ??

2021 Cruises have began and the first reviews are in. Ken’s guests are Ira and Helene Kaplan of Cruise Holidays of Marlboro. Ira and Helene discuss client reaction to the inaugural 2021 cruises, vaccination requirements by port and cruises from New York. Availability for select staterooms is getting limited Ira explains why. Inside the cruise pricing strategy and the importance of holding a cruise to lock in pricing. The number one reason for cruise demand beyond pent up demand; the outstanding ...

Jul 23, 202115 min

Dublin Did Your Know | Fun Travel Fact Friday

Dublin Did Your Know? Its Fun Travel Fact Friday Heather and Ken discuss the fun travel fact surrounding Dublin. How did Dublin get its name? Ken goes goes on a roundabout rant and his love of the Emerald Isle. Questions or Comments: questions@realtravelexperts.com More Information: https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts #funtravelfact

Jul 16, 20215 min

Cruising Vaccinated vs Unvaccinated | Ask A Travel Expert

Cruising Vaccinated vs Unvaccinated Kens special guest is Larry Jackson, co-owner of Cruise Holidays of Viera located in Melbourne Florida. Larry answers the burning question "Can I cruise if I am unvaccinated?" Turns out the answer is not quite that simple and varies by cruise line and cruise port. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Cruise Hol...

Jul 16, 202115 min

Alaska Cruises 2021 What you Need to Know

Alaska Cruises 2021, When Where and How? Ken welcomes special guest Rich Skinner co-owner of Cruise Holidays of Woodinville to discuss the resumption of cruises to Alaska for summer 2021 and beyond. Alaska cruises from Seattle are set to return in July with all the major cruise lines returning but with less ships and restricted itineraries. Rich details what to expect with regard to the number of sailings, departures and cruise pricing. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.co...

Jul 09, 202114 min

Fun Travel Facts Friday Copenhagen Did You Know!

Its Fun Travel Fact Friday Heather and Ken discuss the fun travel facts surrounding Copenhagen Denmark , the most bicycle friendly city in Europe. A great place to visit if you are into bike and bike tours on vacation. Ken has a recommendation for bike tours in Sweden and Denmark https://www.backroads.com/ #funtravelfact Questions or Comments: questions@realtravelexperts.com More Information: https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/rea...

Jul 02, 20214 min

Fun Facts Friday The Louvre, Did You Know

Its Fun Travel Fact Friday Heather and Ken discuss the fun travel facts surrounding the Louvre museum in Paris France and other museums around the world. The Louvre Virtual Tours: https://www.louvre.fr/en/online-tours #funtravelfact Questions or Comments: questions@realtravelexperts.com More Information: https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/

Jun 25, 20214 min

Cabo San Lucas Choosing a Great Resort

Ken welcomes special guest Liane Lance co owner of Picture This Travel to discuss her teams recent fact finding trip to Los Cabos and Cabo San Lucas Baja California. Liane and Ken discuss the her picks top resorts for families , couples and singles in Cabo San Lucas. Are all resort stars the same? Liane voices her opinion and provides valuable advices for travellers. Did you know there is a Cabo San Lucas resort with it's own private tunnel? Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexper...

Jun 24, 202115 min

Cabo San Lucas Mexico Travel Tips Part 1

Ken welcomes special guest Liane Lance co owner of Picture This Travel to discuss her teams recent fact finding trip to Los Cabos and Cabo San Lucas Baja California. Liane details valuable information about the best time of year to visit, whether to expect, beaches, activities, wildlife and of course Cabo San Lucas nightlife. Must see and dos include a visit to the Cabo San Lucas Glass Factory and Cabo San Lucas Art Walk. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realt...

Jun 23, 202116 min

River Cruising: Choosing the Right River Cruise What You Need to Know

River Cruising: Choosing the Right River Cruise. Kens special guest is Shari Marsh owner of Cruise Holidays Land and Sea located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Shari is an multi award wining travel advisor and has been featured in USA Today. An avid river expert, Shari details her three favorite river cruise lines, Amawaterways, Uniworld River Cruises, and Avalon Waterway. Shari and Ken detail some of the differences river cruise vs ocean cruise and her first time river cruise tips. Ken asks about ...

Jun 22, 202123 min

Fun Travel Fact Friday Mosquito Free Destinations

Its Fun Travel Fact Friday Heather and Ken discuss the fun travel facts surrounding four vacation destinations that are mosquito free. Iceland, Antarctica, The Seychelles, and French Polynesia. Ken mentions one of his favourite must dos if you visit Tahiti #funtravelfact Questions or Comments: questions@realtravelexperts.com More Information: https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/RealTravelExperts https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts

Jun 18, 20215 min

Fun Travel Fact Friday Australian Wineries

Its Fun Travel Fact Friday Heather and Ken discuss the fun travel facts around Australia and their love of wine and wineries. Who knew? So much more then the land down under as they say. #funtravelfact Questions or Comments: questions@realtravelexperts.com More Information: https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/RealTravelExperts https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts More Information Links: https://www.therealreview.com/2020/10/07/australia-wins-big-at-decanter-world-wi...

Jun 11, 20214 min

Fun Travel Fact Friday Bird Watching in Uganda

Its Fun Travel Fact Friday Heather and Ken discuss the fun travel facts surrounding bird watching in Uganda Some say it is the best bird watching in the world. #funtravelfact Questions or Comments: questions@realtravelexperts.com More Information: https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/RealTravelExperts https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts

Jun 04, 20213 min

Fun Travel Fact | Monkey Banquets

Its Fun Travel Fact Friday. Heather and Ken discuss the fun facts surrounding Monkey Buffet Festival, in Lopburi, Thailand Questions or Comments: questions@realtravelexperts.com More Information: https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/RealTravelExperts https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts

May 29, 20213 min

The Ultimate South Seas Bucket List Vacation

Kens special guest is Lola Vassiliadis, Lola is owner of My Luxury Cruises Incorporated together with her husband George they operate two Ontario based travel agencies Cruise Holidays of Oakville and Cruise Holidays of Lawrence Park comprising a 17 plus travel advisors based in Ontario, Manitoba and Nova Scotia. A consistent multi award winning agency, Lola and her team of advisors have been serving the needs of their clients since 1997. Ken and Lola discuss South Seas vacation options with a fo...

May 28, 202120 min

Hawaii Vacations 2021 and Beyond

Kens special guest is Larry Jackson, co-owner of Cruise Holidays of Viera located in Melbourne Florida. Larry and Ken discuss the state of travel pertaining to Hawaii and Larry’s recommendations for first time visitors to Hawaii. Larry details the custom cruise tours he packages for Hawaii aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America. At the end of the episode Larry detail how he saves his clients in some cases thousands with Cruise Holiday of Viera’s no commission booking system. Contact Rea...

May 24, 202121 min

Fun Travel Fact | Hawaii Land of Rainbows

Its Fun Travel Fact Friday. Heather and Ken discuss the fun facts surrounding the Hawaii, the land of a thousand rainbows. Questions or Comments: questions@realtravelexperts.com More Information: https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/RealTravelExperts https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts

May 22, 20213 min

Vacations Close to Home, Dude Ranches & Disney

Kens special guest is Colleen Atherton of Eaglewings Travels of Wichita Kansas. Colleen details two Dude Ranches offering western style vacations for young and old alike. A perfect vacation for multi generation families , groups, and adventure seekers. Colleen also details her recent visit to Disney World Florida, what to expect reservation requirements and her hope for a return to the magic that is a Disney hallmark. In bucket list vacations Ken and Colleen discuss her upcoming WW I and WW II b...

May 17, 202119 min

Fun Travel Fact | Northern Lights

Its Fun Travel Fact Friday. Heather and Ken discuss the fun facts surrounding the Northern lights. Questions or Comments: questions@realtravelexperts.com More Information: https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/RealTravelExperts https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts

May 15, 20213 min

Iceland Open For Travel What You Need to Know

Iceland Open For Travel What You Need to Know. Iceland – the where, how, and what to see and do of this vacation destination with special guest Beth Schulberg of Cruise & Travel Specialists. Beth has visited Iceland with lots of personal anecdotes to relate plus expert travel advice.

May 09, 202117 min

Escorted Cruising - All You Need To Know

Escorted cruising – the what, how, and why of this added vacation feature. All the ins-and-outs are explored today by a real travel expert who has escorted multiple cruises every year for the last two decades: Ann-Marie Gaudet of Cruise Holidays Select by Ann-Marie. Host Ken and special guest Ann-Marie discuss all aspects of escorted cruises and why this might be a good choice for you, her past experiences with escorting, and what trips she is escorting in 2022 and 2023. Deb is here with a brief...

May 04, 202124 min

Travel Talk with Real Travel Experts

Welcome to RTE Travel Talk Have you ever wished you could hear some unbiased straight talk about travel when planning that next vacation? If that sounds intriguing then you are in the right place! Our show talks to real travel experts and advisors providing the latest travel news, advice, tips, reviews and yes even an amusing story or two long the way. In this episode Ken interviews his co host about their weekly segments, "Travel News with Deb" " Fun Travel Facts with Heather". "Whats on your b...

Apr 12, 202120 min
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