Fly with Chris and Di
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsBy listening to Fly with Chris and Di, you will learn how to make the most of your vacation and truly feel relaxed, organized, and proud of the time you took away from work.
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Disney for the Holidays With Krystin Turner from Dreams Unlimited Travel
June 29, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 15 MBWhat happens when you take the magic of Disney and the magic of Christmas and combine them? You get Disney for the holidays. Our friend and Disney travel expert Krystin Turner is here today to talk about some of the cool things that are available from Disney during the holiday and Christmas season. She has stayed at all of the resorts and has extensive knowledge about Disneyland, Disney World, and Disney Cruises. We were lucky enough to have Krystin as our guest on season one of the podcast ...
Health and Wellness While Traveling
June 22, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 30.1 MBWe are joined by Jamie and Skylar from Explorcation on this episode of the podcast. They have a fantastic blog and vlog on YouTube. They share a ton of advice for staying healthy and well when you are traveling. Jamie and Skylar are a couple who loves to travel, explore new places, and try new experiences. Many of their travels include adventures like hiking to secluded beaches, jumping off of waterfalls, paddling to beautiful destinations, and learning to rock climb. They also t...
Get to Know Chris
June 15, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBIt is finally time to get to know our other host better. Today we are going to dig deeper and get to know more about Chris and his travel adventures. He waits until the very end of the episode to share his special story about his favorite childhood travel experience and adds some special guests in on the discussion. We also discuss Chris’s top 3 places to go, where he would like to go, and great family adventures. We talk about restaurants, excursions, and more. We hope you enjoy this li...
Africa with Ashley
June 08, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 31.2 MBAward-winning travel agent, Ashley Morris from Alpaca Your Bags, will be joining us to talk about AFRICA! Ashley joined us in Season 1 to tell us all the tips and tricks to planning an amazing destination wedding or vow renewal. Ashley is back and fresh off of a trip she recently took to East Africa. She is going to share all of the details of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. She shares how she was lucky enough to get to go on a safari and preparation including visas and vaccinations. ...
Italy Quick Tips
June 04, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 6.25 MBHey, fly listeners, thanks for joining us for this quick tip Thursday. If you haven't checked out episode 41, be sure to do so. In that episode, Tanya Shelburne of the Traveling Tanya blog took us through all of the ins and outs of planning a trip to Italy. If you're thinking of taking a tip to this amazing company you will want all of that info. Today, Tanya gives us some top tips for how to make the most out of your Italian vacation. Some of the things we talk about include when to go to I...
Italy with Traveling Tanya
June 01, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 34.2 MBTanya Shelburne, author of the Traveling Tanya blog is here with us. Tanya is on a mission to inspire busy people like you to make travel a priority by sharing her vacation adventures and travel tips. Like us, she has two teenagers and loves to travel the world. Today, Tanya is going to take us to Italy. Tanya shares all kinds of insights about going to Italy. She even shares a great tool for trip planning and creating your own itinerary. This episode will have you dreaming about visiting It...
Affording Travel with Danielle Desir (The Thought Card)
May 25, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 22.5 MBHaving the right mindset is a popular topic no matter what you’re trying to accomplish. When it comes to travel, the two main mindset issues people often have are lack of time and lack of money. Our guest today has developed strategies to make travel a priority. She talks about her techniques for intentional budgeting and saving for travel. We also talk about how to find the best flights and deals, the difference between a trip and a vacation, and why travel can be so rewarding. We are joi...
Budget Friendly National Parks with Michelle (The Wandering Queen)
May 18, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 26.8 MBNational parks are a great way to explore natural beauty close to home and in other countries. Today, we chat with Michelle Stelly who fell in love with hiking, backpacking, and camping. She runs the The Wandering Queen blog, where she talks about her adventures and shares tips and tricks for beginner and experienced hikers and campers. Michelle’s enthusiasm and love of nature is contagious as she talks about how she began, where she’s been, and her favorite places to go. Michelle and her ...
What is Your Post-Quarantine Travel Destination?
May 11, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 15 MBHey Fly listeners, we are thrilled to have you with us today. We are your hosts Chris and Di, and if you are anything like us, you are ready to get out of the house and go somewhere, anywhere, as long as you can get the heck out of dodge and see something besides your four walls. Have you been planning your post quarantine destination? We have, and for this episode, we have lined up some travel industry experts and see where they are planning to take their first post quarantine trip. So b...
How to Budget for Travel with Nikki Rue
May 04, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 11.5 MBOur friend Nikki Rue from She Saves She Travels is back. Regular listeners may remember her tips on How to Book the Cheapest Flight Possible from episode 23. Nikki runs a travel and finance blog that specializes in helping people work with the income they have to go on the trips they want. Her blog is a wealth of tips and resources to save money, budget, and find the best travel deals. We loved all of her tips for finding cheap flights, and today we take it a step further by talking about ho...
How to Enjoy Travel While Social Distancing
April 27, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 15.6 MBWe love to travel and love to talk about travel. Our plans have been put on hold for a while, but that doesn’t mean that we still can’t dream, plan, and prepare for our future trips. We had a Vegas trip scheduled for last month that we had to cancel. We are going to talk about ways that you can have fun with travel while still staying safe at home. Now is the perfect time to do some dreaming, research new locations and experiences, and plan your next trip. Dreaming and planning can be almo...
Why You Should Book a Small Cruise Ship
April 20, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 19.7 MBWe are talking about small ship cruises today. These are very different from your typical cruise. The smaller ships can go to more exotic ports and explore places where the larger ships can’t go. It’s also a much more intimate trip with the crew and other passengers. Our guests today are Deb and Dave from The PlanetD which was named by Forbes as a Top 10 Travel Influencer in the World! Deb and Dave are award winning travel bloggers and have been featured on CNN, the BBC, Lonely Planet, Na...
Glamping with Ruben Martinez Co-Founder of GlampingHub
April 13, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 16.3 MBWould you like to spend time in nature without all of the work and inconvenience of traditional camping? If so, Glamping might be the vacation or getaway option you’ve been looking for. Ruben Martinez is the co-founder of GlampingHub, a platform that brings together people looking for unique accommodations with hosts who are creating these spaces. It’s like Airbnb, but for unique glamping experiences to explore nature in a comfortable setting. Ruben shares information about his platform ...
Planning the Ultimate Girls Trip with Cienna CEO of Your Life Travel Club
April 06, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 20 MBWe talk with a young CEO who runs a company that empowers women to travel the world with other women in a way that feels safe and removes stress and uncertainty. This is a perfect solution for women who haven't found the right travel partners and are reluctant to tackle solo international travel. It’s a pleasure to talk with this young entrepreneur about her journey, her business, and her love of travel and empowering others. Cienna Richards is the CEO of Your Life Travel Club where Cienn...
Season 2 Opener
March 30, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 6.01 MBWe are so excited to be back and kicking off Season 2 of Fly with Chris and Di. We appreciate you joining us. For those of you who are new, we are here to share tips on how to love your trips. In this Season 2 opener, we are going to share what we’ve been up to in the off-season. Hint: It has to do with Football and local Nashville culture. We are also going to give a little preview of what you can expect in this upcoming season. We all love vacation, but sometimes we’re so busy with work ...
How to Stay on a Keto Diet While Traveling
September 16, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 25.5 MBWe are on location today, and we are recording outside while we are waiting for our room to be cleaned. We aren't going to tell you the location on this episode, but Chris does drop a couple of hints. We are both on the keto diet or at least eating in a way that puts our bodies into ketosis. We are basically becoming fat burning entities. Although, Chris's version is a bit modified. Keto and healthy eating are popular, but it still takes some effort, forethought, and planning to eat keto o...
Where to Eat in Nashville
September 09, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 30.3 MBWe are wrapping up our Nashville series with where to eat in Nashville. We already talked about Where to Stay in Nashville and The Top Things to Do in Nashville. Now it’s time to talk about some of the amazing food options when in Nashville. If you haven’t eaten yet, this episode will make you hungry. We’ve been focusing on eating better and getting fit. Diane is on the keto diet and Chris is doing a keto/paleo version. To be honest, preparing for this show was a bit of a challenge to our di...
The Top Things to Do in Nashville
September 02, 2019 20:03 - 39 minutes - 22.5 MBWe’ve already talked about Where to Stay in Nashville, but what are you going to do while you are there? You probably know Nashville is famous for country music and nightlife, but there is more to Nashville than that. Downtown Nashville is often called Nashvegas because of all of the amazing bars, restaurants, and venues. We suggest fun ideas whether you are into shopping, sports, or dancing. We break down some of the more famous night spots and honky tonks in the area. It’s even possible...
Where to Stay in Nashville
August 26, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 19.3 MBWith music, sports, nightlife, and great places to eat, Nashville has it all. It’s also our hometown, and we are excited to talk about it today. There is so much to do and see in Nashville, and we’ll be talking about this in upcoming episodes, but today is all about where to stay when visiting Nashville. From modern upscale hotels with rooftop bars to unique boutique hotels, there are so many choices when deciding where to stay in Nashville. We share our planning expertise to help you find...
A No Drama Trip to Disney with Teens
August 19, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 25 MBThis summer we took a trip back to Walt Disney World. It had been about 10 years since our last trip to Disney. We loved our last trip. Our son was about 9 and our daughter was four years old. Everything was exciting to the kids. They loved the trip, and we did as well. We weren’t so sure how this new trip would go because our daughter is now 14, and we were also bringing her 14 year old cousin. We weren't sure if it would be the same with two 14 year old girls. We’ve learned that the one ...
Maximize Your Frequent Flier Miles
August 12, 2019 07:00 - 26 minutes - 15 MBTaking advantage of frequent flyer programs is a great way to save on flights and upgrade to a more comfortable flight. You can also use some points for other things like merchandise or even drinks. It can get confusing trying to make sense of all of the options. This is why we are sharing our experience on how to maximize those benefits and get the most out of your miles program. We talk about how to become a frequent flyer member. If you're already a member, don't worry, we have stuf...
How to Book the Cheapest Flight Possible with Nikki Rue
August 05, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 14.1 MBBooking a trip or vacation can be frustrating for people who don’t know where or when to look, but it’s possible to save and still have awesome trips when you know where and how to look for the best deals. This is why we invited budget travel expert Nikki Rue on the show today. Nikki runs She Saves She Travels where she shares budget travel tips, inspiration from her trips, and more with her readers. Nikie gives us great tips on the best time to book a flight, why it’s so important to...
Group Trip on the Bourbon Trail
July 29, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 25.4 MBOne of our favorite trips was the birthday trip that I planned for Chris last year. Chris likes planning. He plans most of our trips, and he is not a fan of surprises. So, I couldn’t completely surprise him with the trip, but he was surprised by the great planning and what a wonderful time he had. Chris is a fan of bourbon, so I thought it would be a great idea to take him and some friends on a bourbon tour. It’s good I wasn’t trying to create a complete surprise, because I needed some inp...
10 Tips for Protecting Your Home While on Vacation
July 22, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 22.5 MBWorrying about whether your home is safe can really take the fun out of vacation. Fortunately, there are a few things that you can do to secure your home and create peace of mind so that you can enjoy your trip. Today, we have expert realtor Amy Corey here to share 10 tips that will help secure your home while you are on vacation. Amy is the realtor that we used to buy a home, sell a home, and to help get us connected with an agent in Tennessee. Amy works by referral only, so she is fr...
Ask a Pilot
July 15, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 14.6 MBDo you have any questions you would like to ask a pilot? We have some burning questions that we would like to ask a pilot, so we are super excited to have our guest today Brian Harris. Brian is Chris's cousin. He has been a pilot for a long time. Brian is going to answer all of our questions, and we also have a question from a listener. We have also taken some trips with Brian, and at the end of the episode Brian and Chris share a trip they took when they were young. If you would like yo...
4 Days in Los Angeles
July 08, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 29.9 MBWe’ve been sharing travel tips and some of our great travel experiences with you. Today, we are doing something a bit different. We are sharing the actual four-day itinerary of our Southern California trip. In this trip, we had a great time and managed to see a lot in a very short amount of time. We spent some time in LA, a day in San Diego, and even made it South of the Border in Tijuana. People often ask how we do so much in such a short amount of time. It really comes down to planning....
Relax in Cabo San Lucas
July 01, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 19.3 MBWe are talking about relaxing in Cabo San Lucas. Summer travel can be crowded with so many people taking vacations. Our Cabo trip was amazing. We went in February, and were able to beat the crowds and enjoy relaxing in Cabo. If you live somewhere that has a cold winter climate, Cabo can be the perfect escape. We are going to walk you through our relaxation trip to Cabo San Lucas and give you advice and pro tips along the way. We’ll tell you about upgrades to get. How to make the most of yo...
Plan the Perfect Destination Wedding or Vow Renewal
June 24, 2019 15:40 - 38 minutes - 21.8 MBWe share a lot of tips and tricks for planning your own vacation, but when it comes to group trips or something as important as a destination wedding, there are a lot of advantages to turning to the help of a professional. This is why we are excited to have Ashley Morris on the show today. Ashley is the founder and owner of Alpaca Your Bags Travel which specializes in group trips and destination weddings. Ashley shares important tips that only a travel professional can provide. An experien...
Get to Know Di
June 17, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 25 MBOver the past several weeks, you've had an opportunity to see behind the scenes and get to know us a little bit. Today, is a special episode where we go deeper behind the scenes and give you an opportunity to know a little bit more about Di and her travel adventures. Chris interviews Di about her early childhood travel experience. Some of her favorite vacation spots, and many surprises along the way. We also discuss some of Di’s top 3 places to go, where she would like to go, and great fam...
Our Trip to London, Paris, and Scotland
June 10, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBWe took a fantastic trip back in October. We went to London, Paris, and Scotland. We did this trip in a pretty short amount of time, but we have a lot of inside tips and tricks and links that can help you get the most out of your London, Paris, and Scotland trip. This all came about because Chris is a Titans fan and found out about the NFL experience in London where the Titans were playing the Chargers and the NFL Experience helps plan your trip. Chris had never been to London before, ...
Tips for Getting Through Your Trip Safely
June 03, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 23.5 MBWe talk about traveling, because it’s something we do and love. Having new experiences and seeing new places is definitely worth the work, expense, and risk for us. Still, we take a few common sense precautions to make sure that our trips our safe for us, our family, and our possessions. We like to expect the best, but have a back up plan just in case. In this episode, we share tips and tricks to help keep you safe while traveling. We talk about precautions that can be done ahead of time d...
Let's Cruise
May 27, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutes - 16.7 MBIf you are a first time cruise passenger, there is actually a lot to know. In episode 10, we talked about Cruising 101 and how to prepare for your cruise. Today, we take things a step further and tell you everything you need to know to board your ship and have the perfect cruise. We talk about embarkation day. What to do when you first get on the ship. How to be prepared for the muster. How to communicate with your travel companions without breaking the bank. How to make sure you get booke...
A Unique Disney Trip
May 20, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutes - 16.8 MBDisney has grown over the years. The amounts of theme parks, attractions, and events can get overwhelming. Mickey Mouse hasn’t gone anywhere, but he is now joined by characters and attractions from decades of Disney movies. If you haven’t been keeping up, it’s easy to get lost in all of the new and interesting things that Disney has to offer. This is why we have expert Disney Travel Guide Krystin Turner on the show today. Krystin loves Disney. Krystin and her husband even had their honeymo...
Traveling with a Large Family
May 13, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 19.8 MBWe want to share our travel experiences with the ones we love most. If you have a large family, you are traveling with a lot of people. This can bring unique challenges and unique opportunities. We are fortunate to have Sharon Rowley, a real life mom of six and a travel expert who runs the Mom of 6 blog, on our show today. Sharon offers all kinds of resources for planning, organizing, eating, and living with a large family. We especially love her travel tips, and she generously shares them...
Cruising 101
May 06, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 13.1 MBWe love cruising, but on his first cruise Chris was a little concerned. What was there going to be for him to do? Will he end up just locked in his room? What will the food be like? Will he be able to eat it? These are a lot of the concerns for first time cruise trips. If you are afraid of cruising because of food concerns or concerns about being stuck on a ship, don't worry we are going to answer those questions and more on today's episode Cruising 101. We are going to talk about all of t...
Overcoming First Time RVing Obstacles With Keith Dix
April 29, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 18.7 MBOur friend Keith Dix the owner of Touchdown RV is here with us today to talk about some of the obstacles that first time RVers face and how to overcome those obstacles. Chris and I have been RVing for several years now, but it wasn’t always that way. From driving the big vehicle to hooking up the lines, there are a lot of unanswered questions that first timers have. We want to help answer these questions and more, so you can enjoy all of the benefits of RVing without any of the added stres...
5 Ways to Stay on Track With Your Health and Fitness Goals While Traveling With Fitness Sisters Cha Rae Smith and Michelle Stoltz
April 22, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 13.5 MBTraveling can take a toll on your fitness if you don’t make an effort to make smart choices and keep fitness top of mind. This is why we have Cha Rae Smith and Michelle Stoltz from Fitness Sisters on the show today to talk about staying on track with health and fitness goals while traveling. Cha Rae began Fitness Sisters to keep herself motivated when fitness started falling by the wayside with her busy schedule. Michelle is a founding member and admin. Fitness Sisters began as a Facebook ...
Vegas Off the Strip
April 15, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 21 MBFun adrenaline filled adventures that you can enjoy off the Vegas Strip is our topic today. We hesitated before vacationing in Vegas. We thought it would just be about gambling. Once we gave it a shot, we discovered that there are so many fun things to do in Vegas from shows to sporting events to unforgettable off the Strip adventures. We have been to Vegas four times in the last three years, and in this episode we share three fun adventure that we loved. In fact, one of them is Chris’s al...
How to Save Time (and Your Sanity) at the Airport (part 3)
April 08, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 18.3 MBBoarding the plane is one of those things we all do, but it can take longer than we want. This episode is about saving time boarding the plane to ultimately save your sanity. This is part 3 of our How to Save Time (and Your Sanity) at the Airport series. In the previous episodes, we talked about security, getting to the airport at a good time, and carry on bags. Now it’s time to tackle boarding the plane. Some of the things we cover include assigned boarding on planes with assigned seats. ...
How to Save Time (and Your Sanity) at the Airport (part 2)
April 01, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 22.5 MBIt’s time for part 2 of How to Save Time (and Your Sanity) at the Airport. In part 1, we talked about how to be prepared for your flight. This episode is all about security. We talk about knowing which line you should be in, the 3-1-1 rule for liquids in your carry on bag, and then we go into detail on the three types of lines that you can be in. We also talk about things you can do to help keep the line moving and not hold up everyone behind you. We also share why we love TSA Pre✓ ® and w...
How to Save Time (and Your Sanity) at the Airport (part 1)
March 25, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes - 12.2 MBAirline travel can be a big part of a travel adventure. Unfortunately, it can be filled with headaches. In fact, many of these start before you even board the plane. That’s why we are doing this special 3-part series on saving time (along with your sanity) at the airport. We are going to cover things like how to be prepared, security tips that have you traveling like a pro, how to properly travel with carry-on bags, and how to board the plane. Show Notes [02:15] How to be prepared f...
How to Find Travel Reviews You Can Trust
March 18, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 13.7 MBWe took a recent trip to Vegas and used reviews to plan a large part of it. We used reviews for activities, restaurants and for the shows that we saw, yet we hear other travelers frequently say that it's hard to find reviews that they can trust. No one wants to make a choice based on a bad review and have a bad experience. It's our promise to you that by listening to Fly with Chris and Di, you will learn how to make the most out of your vacation and truly feel relaxed, organized, and proud...
Our Favorite Travel Apps
March 11, 2019 07:05 - 44 minutes - 25.9 MBThis episode is about key apps to make your travel more enjoyable. We share the apps we use to plan our trips, the apps we use to get around while on vacation, and other apps that help us with impromptu decisions. We know that having a well planned vacation is a fun vacation, and we want to help you discover that too. We talk about the six apps or types of apps that help us plan trips in advance, so we don’t waste our valuable vacation time having to decide what to do and where to go. We a...
How to Choose the Perfect Vacation Destination
March 11, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 19.3 MBWelcome to the first episode of Fly with Chris and Di. On this podcast, we will be sharing tips on how to help plan your vacation to make it as stress free and fun as possible. On this episode, we share tips on how to choose the perfect vacation destination. We talk about what you need to ask yourself and those you’re traveling with. What type of trip do you want? What type of trip would each companion want? Are you traveling with friends or family or both? We talk about budgeting. How to ...