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BE The Travel Podcast | Bailie White

86 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

Pop in your earbuds and prepare for a healthy dose of wanderlust! Join Bailie White and the BE The Travel Team as they banter through the realities of their careers as Travel Advisors. You can count on the BTT girls to transparently share their (oftentimes, hard-earned) travel planning expertise in the hopes of making your life easier before, during, and even after travel. No matter where in the world you are, we're happy you're here!

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S2E8: Put in Charge of Honeymoon Planning? Here's Your Guide!

March 22, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

In this week’s episode we are sharing our honeymoon planning guide for the person who was left in charge.  Joining the conversation today is BE The Travel Advisor, Madison Starnes! Madison is a pro when it comes to planning romance travel and is currently in the process of planning her own wedding -- but NOT her own honeymoon. In fact, Madison’s fiance is working with another Travel Advisor on our team! Today we are talking to YOU: the groom, the partner in the relationship, the friend or ...

S2E7: 3 Simple Ways To Pull Off The Ultimate Surprise Trip

March 15, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Have you ever wanted to plan a surprise trip for your significant other, but the thought of it seemed a little intimidating? Well, you are in the right place, because today’s episode is all about surprise travel planning. BE The Travel Advisor, Taylor Smith, is sharing her epic story about how she was swept away for her very own surprise engagement trip! Taylor explains the 3 simple ways you can pull off the ULTIMATE surprise trip! To plan your own surprise trip, head over to www.bethetrave...

S2E6: Our Top 5 Eyebrow-Raising Honeymoon Debates!

March 08, 2022 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Do you want to know a little behind the scenes of what it’s like working at BE The Travel as a Travel Advisor?  BE The Travel Advisor, Emily Baker, is a specialist in honeymoon planning. Today, Bailie and Emily are spilling the tea about the Top 5 Debates they hear couples have when it comes to planning their honeymoon! Are you ready to plan a honeymoon of your own? Visit www.bethetravel.com/start to get started today!

S2E5: Why you MUST prioritize an anniversary trip in 2022

March 01, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

We love a full circle moment with a couple -- like for example, when we get to plan a couple's honeymoon and then they come back to us for babymoon planning a hand-full of years later. But, you'd be surprised at how often couples forget to prioritize traveling during those in-between years!  This week, Bailie is chatting with BE The Travel Advisors, Maddy Baldwin and Maddie Curlew all about why you must prioritize a romantic getaway in 2022. You can even use your anniversary date as an exc...

S2E4: How to plan YOUR perfect all-inclusive tropical getaway

February 22, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Have you been wanting to escape to somewhere tropical for a quick getaway, but don't know where to start? You Google “best all inclusive resorts” but after reading through a sea of reviews, you're left feeling even more confused than when you started?  Today we are busting the myth that THE perfect tropical all inclusive getaway exists, because the truth is, it doesn't. Only YOUR perfect tropical all inclusive getaway is out there and it’s waiting for you to experience it.  BE The Travel O...

S2E3: Everything I wish I'd known about babymooning!

February 15, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

There are many moons of romance travel, but one of the most special moons is the babymoon! Babymoons are so important because they're the last trip you and your significant other will take before your new baby arrives. But, these trips are also some of the most challenging to plan because you have so much to consider regarding traveling when pregnant. Joining Bailie in conversation today is BE The Travel Advisor, Amber Masterson! Since Amber is currently planning her own babymoon, Bailie ...

S2E2: Want a DREAM South African Honeymoon? Here's everything you need to know.

February 08, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Warning: This episode may cause you to compulsively purchase a roundtrip ticket to South Africa because it is packed with dangerous inspiration! Today, we are here to teach you everything you need to know about a dream honeymoon in South Africa! Bailie White is chatting with BE The Travel Advisors, Molly Gay and Hillary Barrett, who are the perfect people to talk about South Africa with because they both visited last year. To learn more about Hillary, click here. You can contact Hillary t...

S2E1: To plan or NOT to plan your own Honeymoon

February 01, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.16 MB

Welcome back to Season 2 of the BE The Travel Podcast! For the next nine weeks we'll be talking about all things romance travel; so if you love traveling with your significant other and favorite person in the world, you'll want to hang around for a while. Today we are kicking things off with BE The Travel Owner & Founder, Bailie White, discussing whether or not you should plan your own honeymoon. If you are newly engaged then listen in, because this episode is for you! Bailie is sharing so...

S1E24: BE In The Know | April + May News + Updates

June 04, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.91 MB

In March we experienced a tidal wave of you all wanting to travel. It was wild and all things incredible especially after last year, but when we came up for air we realized we completely missed April’s news and updates! So here we are again at the very beginning of June. We are so thrilled with the amount of new trips on our calendars, and we're ready to bring you up to speed with a recap of April and May’s news and updates. Thanks for listening!

BE In The Know | April + May News + Updates

June 04, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.93 MB

In March we experienced a tidal wave of you all wanting to travel. It was wild and all things incredible especially after last year, but when we came up for air we realized we completely missed April’s news and updates! So here we are again at the very beginning of June. We are so thrilled with the amount of new trips on our calendars, and we're ready to bring you up to speed with a recap of April and May’s news and updates. Thanks for listening!

BE In The Know | March News + Updates

April 06, 2021 05:00 - 4 minutes - 3.2 MB

Last month we shared the audio from our monthly newsletter video and it was a hit!  If you’re new here, and have no idea what I’m talking about, each month we send out one newsletter and embedded in that is a video of me recapping all the news and updates from the previous month in the world of travel.  Things like the CDC order and Covid Passports have been topics so far in 2021, and for March, we’re talking about the good news we got surrounding the reopening of travel borders. If you w...

S1E23: BE In The Know | March News + Updates

April 06, 2021 05:00 - 4 minutes - 3.2 MB

Last month we shared the audio from our monthly newsletter video and it was a hit!  If you’re new here, and have no idea what I’m talking about, each month we send out one newsletter and embedded in that is a video of me recapping all the news and updates from the previous month in the world of travel.  Things like the CDC order and Covid Passports have been topics so far in 2021, and for March, we’re talking about the good news we got surrounding the reopening of travel borders. If you w...

23: BE In The Know | March News + Updates

April 06, 2021 05:00 - 4 minutes - 3.21 MB

Last month we shared the audio from our monthly newsletter video and it was a hit!  If you’re new here, and have no idea what I’m talking about, each month we send out one newsletter and embedded in that is a video of me recapping all the news and updates from the previous month in the world of travel.  Things like the CDC order and Covid Passports have been topics so far in 2021, and for March, we’re talking about the good news we got surrounding the reopening of travel borders. If you w...

S1E22: Our Top 10 Travel "Don'ts"

March 23, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

This week we’re sharing an episode where Molly and I were guests on the Travel Tea Podcast! To be honest, the tea we spilled was just TOO GOOD not to share on the BE The Travel Podcast as well. We sat down with Destinations of Distinction (who are an incredible industry partner of ours) and chatted all about our top travel "don’ts."  From airport etiquette to not drinking too much before an early morning tour, you’ll be sure to take away a few pointers that we all learned, well, the hard w...

Our Top 10 Travel "Don'ts"

March 23, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

This week we’re sharing an episode where Molly and I were guests on the Travel Tea Podcast! To be honest, the tea we spilled was just TOO GOOD not to share on the BE The Travel Podcast as well. We sat down with Destinations of Distinction (who are an incredible industry partner of ours) and chatted all about our top travel "don’ts."  From airport etiquette to not drinking too much before an early morning tour, you’ll be sure to take away a few pointers that we all learned, well, the hard w...

22: Our Top 10 Travel "Don'ts"

March 23, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

This week we’re sharing an episode where Molly and I were guests on the Travel Tea Podcast! To be honest, the tea we spilled was just TOO GOOD not to share on the BE The Travel Podcast as well. We sat down with Destinations of Distinction (who are an incredible industry partner of ours) and chatted all about our top travel "don’ts."  From airport etiquette to not drinking too much before an early morning tour, you’ll be sure to take away a few pointers that we all learned, well, the hard w...

21: Honeymoon Planning Through The Eyes of a Wedding Planner

March 09, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

This episode is for our newly engaged couples! It’s kind of a no-brainer to hire on a wedding planner these days, right?  The thing is, hiring a travel advisor for honeymoon planning isn’t quite as common. That’s why, this week, we want you to hear straight from the horse's mouth and we brought on a wedding planner! Diana Medley is the Director of Marketing and Events for Essential Details and we’re lucky enough that she chose BE The Travel to plan her honeymoon earlier this year.  In to...

Honeymoon Planning Through The Eyes of a Wedding Planner

March 09, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

This episode is for our newly engaged couples! It’s kind of a no-brainer to hire on a wedding planner these days, right?  The thing is, hiring a travel advisor for honeymoon planning isn’t quite as common. That’s why, this week, we want you to hear straight from the horse's mouth and we brought on a wedding planner! Diana Medley is the Director of Marketing and Events for Essential Details and we’re lucky enough that she chose BE The Travel to plan her honeymoon earlier this year.  In to...

S1E21: Honeymoon Planning Through The Eyes of a Wedding Planner

March 09, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

This episode is for our newly engaged couples! It’s kind of a no-brainer to hire on a wedding planner these days, right?  The thing is, hiring a travel advisor for honeymoon planning isn’t quite as common. That’s why, this week, we want you to hear straight from the horse's mouth and we brought on a wedding planner! Diana Medley is the Director of Marketing and Events for Essential Details and we’re lucky enough that she chose BE The Travel to plan her honeymoon earlier this year.  In to...

20: BE In The Know | February News + Updates

March 02, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.41 MB

If you’re not already subscribed to our monthly newsletter, I want to encourage you to do so.  With the constant changes in travel rules + regulations, it’s hard to keep up with what the world of travel looks like. Trust us, we get it!  In 2021, we decided our monthly newsletters would become the spot where we condense all the noise for you into one quick, short video where I walk through anything new you might need to know about. For example, last month we talked all about the new CDC or...

S1E20: BE In The Know | February News + Updates

March 02, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.4 MB

If you’re not already subscribed to our monthly newsletter, I want to encourage you to do so.  With the constant changes in travel rules + regulations, it’s hard to keep up with what the world of travel looks like. Trust us, we get it!  In 2021, we decided our monthly newsletters would become the spot where we condense all the noise for you into one quick, short video where I walk through anything new you might need to know about. For example, last month we talked all about the new CDC or...

BE In The Know | February News + Updates

March 02, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.4 MB

If you’re not already subscribed to our monthly newsletter, I want to encourage you to do so.  With the constant changes in travel rules + regulations, it’s hard to keep up with what the world of travel looks like. Trust us, we get it!  In 2021, we decided our monthly newsletters would become the spot where we condense all the noise for you into one quick, short video where I walk through anything new you might need to know about. For example, last month we talked all about the new CDC or...

S1E19: Just Back From: Turks + Caicos

January 26, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

This week you get to meet BE The Travel Advisor, Hillary Bridges! Hillary + Bailie chat through Hillary's recent trip to Turks + Caicos: the hotels she saw, the restaurants she ate at, and perhaps most  importantly, her experience getting into the country with the latest Covid travel guidelines. For more information about Hillary or to get to know her even further, click here: https://www.bethetravel.com/hillary-bridges To start planning a new trip with BE The Travel today, click here: htt...

Just Back From: Turks + Caicos

January 26, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

This week you get to meet BE The Travel Advisor, Hillary Bridges! Hillary + Bailie chat through Hillary's recent trip to Turks + Caicos: the hotels she saw, the restaurants she ate at, and perhaps most  importantly, her experience getting into the country with the latest Covid travel guidelines. For more information about Hillary or to get to know her even further, click here: https://www.bethetravel.com/hillary-bridges To start planning a new trip with BE The Travel today, click here: htt...

19: Just Back From: Turks + Caicos

January 26, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

This week you get to meet BE The Travel Advisor, Hillary Bridges! Hillary + Bailie chat through Hillary's recent trip to Turks + Caicos: the hotels she saw, the restaurants she ate at, and perhaps most  importantly, her experience getting into the country with the latest Covid travel guidelines. For more information about Hillary or to get to know her even further, click here: https://www.bethetravel.com/hillary-bridges To start planning a new trip with BE The Travel today, click here: htt...

The New CDC Order + You

January 19, 2021 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

The rumors are true: the travel industry has been thrown *yet another* curve ball.  "On January 12th, the CDC issued an order that requires all air passengers arriving into the us from a foreign country to get tested no more than 3 days before their flight departs and to present the negative result or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 to the airline before boarding the flight. This Order will go into effect at 12:01am EST (5:01am GMT) on January 26, 2021." So, what does that ...

18: The New CDC Order + You

January 19, 2021 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

The rumors are true: the travel industry has been thrown *yet another* curve ball.  "On January 12th, the CDC issued an order that requires all air passengers arriving into the us from a foreign country to get tested no more than 3 days before their flight departs and to present the negative result or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 to the airline before boarding the flight. This Order will go into effect at 12:01am EST (5:01am GMT) on January 26, 2021." So, what does that ...

S1E18: The New CDC Order + You

January 19, 2021 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

The rumors are true: the travel industry has been thrown *yet another* curve ball.  "On January 12th, the CDC issued an order that requires all air passengers arriving into the us from a foreign country to get tested no more than 3 days before their flight departs and to present the negative result or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 to the airline before boarding the flight. This Order will go into effect at 12:01am EST (5:01am GMT) on January 26, 2021." So, what does that ...

What To Expect In '21: Travel Trends + BTT Updates

January 05, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

This episode description is all in the title. We made it! We're finally here in 2021. Looking back at 2020, what does that mean for what to expect in 2021? What are the travel trends? How should I be planning? And, what are the latest BE The Travel Updates? It's all in this week's episode!

17: What To Expect In '21: Travel Trends + BTT Updates

January 05, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

This episode description is all in the title. We made it! We're finally here in 2021. Looking back at 2020, what does that mean for what to expect in 2021? What are the travel trends? How should I be planning? And, what are the latest BE The Travel Updates? It's all in this week's episode!

S1E17: What To Expect In '21: Travel Trends + BTT Updates

January 05, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

This episode description is all in the title. We made it! We're finally here in 2021. Looking back at 2020, what does that mean for what to expect in 2021? What are the travel trends? How should I be planning? And, what are the latest BE The Travel Updates? It's all in this week's episode!

S1E16: What in the world just happened?

December 08, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

It’s been about 5 months since our last podcast episode and to sum up the time between July and now, can we just say... "What in the world?" There are some days we just sit back and wonder how any of this real. But despite all that the world has thrown at us, BE The Travel is still up and running, and that is all thanks to you.  In this week’s episode we have a big announcement to discuss and Bailie is going to bring you up to speed on booking travel for the year to come and remaining week...

What in the world just happened?

December 08, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

It’s been about 5 months since our last podcast episode and to sum up the time between July and now, can we just say... "What in the world?" There are some days we just sit back and wonder how any of this real. But despite all that the world has thrown at us, BE The Travel is still up and running, and that is all thanks to you.  In this week’s episode we have a big announcement to discuss and Bailie is going to bring you up to speed on booking travel for the year to come and remaining week...

16: What in the world just happened?

December 08, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

It’s been about 5 months since our last podcast episode and to sum up the time between July and now, can we just say... "What in the world?" There are some days we just sit back and wonder how any of this real. But despite all that the world has thrown at us, BE The Travel is still up and running, and that is all thanks to you.  In this week’s episode we have a big announcement to discuss and Bailie is going to bring you up to speed on booking travel for the year to come and remaining week...

15: Ins + Outs of International Travel in 2020

July 21, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

Do I have to take a Covid test before I go? Will I have to quarantine when I get there? What about when I get home, what about then? Is my experience going to be the same? Will restaurants be open? Can I get a spa treatment? Do I have to wear a mask? The list goes on + on... Not to mention, if it seems like travel rules + regulations are changing daily, it's because they are. Good news is, if you're reading this or listening to this episode, you know professionals who have a full time job...

S1E15: Ins + Outs of International Travel in 2020

July 21, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

Do I have to take a Covid test before I go? Will I have to quarantine when I get there? What about when I get home, what about then? Is my experience going to be the same? Will restaurants be open? Can I get a spa treatment? Do I have to wear a mask? The list goes on + on... Not to mention, if it seems like travel rules + regulations are changing daily, it's because they are. Good news is, if you're reading this or listening to this episode, you know professionals who have a full time job...

Ins + Outs of International Travel in 2020

July 21, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

Do I have to take a Covid test before I go? Will I have to quarantine when I get there? What about when I get home, what about then? Is my experience going to be the same? Will restaurants be open? Can I get a spa treatment? Do I have to wear a mask? The list goes on + on... Not to mention, if it seems like travel rules + regulations are changing daily, it's because they are. Good news is, if you're reading this or listening to this episode, you know professionals who have a full time job...

Just Back From: Charleston, South Carolina

July 07, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

So we're starting a new series so cleverly titled "Just Back From" where we'll have the normal conversations we would already be having together as travel advisors after just getting back from a new place, only they'll be recorded for you to listen in! What better place to start than the first trip Bailie took since the pandemic? Listen in, because Bailie is "Just Back From: Charleston, South Carolina."

14: Just Back From: Charleston, South Carolina

July 07, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

So we're starting a new series so cleverly titled "Just Back From" where we'll have the normal conversations we would already be having together as travel advisors after just getting back from a new place, only they'll be recorded for you to listen in! What better place to start than the first trip Bailie took since the pandemic? Listen in, because Bailie is "Just Back From: Charleston, South Carolina."

S1E14: Just Back From: Charleston, South Carolina

July 07, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

So we're starting a new series so cleverly titled "Just Back From" where we'll have the normal conversations we would already be having together as travel advisors after just getting back from a new place, only they'll be recorded for you to listen in! What better place to start than the first trip Bailie took since the pandemic? Listen in, because Bailie is "Just Back From: Charleston, South Carolina."

13: All The Charm in Charleston

June 23, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Today you're about to hear from Senior Manager of Travel Industry Sales at Hotel Bennett, Brea Strager. She and I are talking about Hotel Bennett (of course!) along with Charleston and all of its charm! Brea will also be giving us a little update from the hotel and the city in regards to current world events like Covid-19 and the Black Lives Matter Movement. So, if you’re interested in this domestic travel destination (that just so happens to be ready for you right this minute!) listen to th...

All The Charm in Charleston

June 23, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Today you're about to hear from Senior Manager of Travel Industry Sales at Hotel Bennett, Brea Strager. She and I are talking about Hotel Bennett (of course!) along with Charleston and all of its charm! Brea will also be giving us a little update from the hotel and the city in regards to current world events like Covid-19 and the Black Lives Matter Movement. So, if you’re interested in this domestic travel destination (that just so happens to be ready for you right this minute!) listen to th...

S1E13: All The Charm in Charleston

June 23, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Today you're about to hear from Senior Manager of Travel Industry Sales at Hotel Bennett, Brea Strager. She and I are talking about Hotel Bennett (of course!) along with Charleston and all of its charm! Brea will also be giving us a little update from the hotel and the city in regards to current world events like Covid-19 and the Black Lives Matter Movement. So, if you’re interested in this domestic travel destination (that just so happens to be ready for you right this minute!) listen to th...

S1E12: Our Planning Process

May 12, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

Our planning process has framed our work in designing hundreds of traveler itineraries. The process is curated; designed to help travelers imagine a new way of travel planning. With it, our team of advisors are on a mission to rehumanize the world’s travel planning experience -- one BE inspired adventure at a time! For the full scoop on what our process looks like from start to finish, listen in here on week's episode!

12: Our Planning Process

May 12, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

Our planning process has framed our work in designing hundreds of traveler itineraries. The process is curated; designed to help travelers imagine a new way of travel planning. With it, our team of advisors are on a mission to rehumanize the world’s travel planning experience -- one BE inspired adventure at a time! For the full scoop on what our process looks like from start to finish, listen in here on week's episode!

13: Our Planning Process

May 12, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

Our planning process has framed our work in designing hundreds of traveler itineraries. The process is curated; designed to help travelers imagine a new way of travel planning. With it, our team of advisors are on a mission to rehumanize the world’s travel planning experience -- one BE inspired adventure at a time! For the full scoop on what our process looks like from start to finish, listen in here on week's episode!

Our Planning Process

May 12, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

Our planning process has framed our work in designing hundreds of traveler itineraries. The process is curated; designed to help travelers imagine a new way of travel planning. With it, our team of advisors are on a mission to rehumanize the world’s travel planning experience -- one BE inspired adventure at a time! For the full scoop on what our process looks like from start to finish, listen in here on week's episode!

12: BTT Intern Takeover Episode

May 05, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

This week's episode is extra fun! In the spring of 2020 we had our inaugural internship program at BE The Travel. Even though the internship was cut short with the pandemic, we still count the whole semester as a win thanks to these two students. Our "Intern Takeover Episode” is for any college students interested in an internship at BE The Travel who want to know more about what the internship is like. Also, if there are any industry professionals curious about what Gen-Z thinks + knows abo...

S1E11: Domestic Travel DREAM: Montage Palmetto Bluff

April 28, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

We are DREAMING of some domestic travel! There are so many outstanding options for post-pandemic vacation spots here in the United States and Montage Palmetto Bluff is one you definitely want to hear about. So of course we just had to chat with Heather Williams who is the Director of Sales at Montage Palmetto Bluff. We wanted you to hear all about what this southern gem has to offer straight from Heather! Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode because Montage is offering an exclusi...

11: Domestic Travel DREAM: Montage Palmetto Bluff

April 28, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

We are DREAMING of some domestic travel! There are so many outstanding options for post-pandemic vacation spots here in the United States and Montage Palmetto Bluff is one you definitely want to hear about. So of course we just had to chat with Heather Williams who is the Director of Sales at Montage Palmetto Bluff. We wanted you to hear all about what this southern gem has to offer straight from Heather! Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode because Montage is offering an exclusi...