Get Outta Here!
131 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsThe latest travel news, trends and trip ideas featuring host Warren Levinson, calling on the experience of Associated Press correspondents all over the world. Whether you’re an armchair traveler or a frequent flyer, “Get Outta Here!” provides you with a weekly conversation about travel that’s informative, inspiring and fun.
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Zooey Deschanel and purposeful travel
October 31, 2018 09:30 - 16 minutesSome vacations are more meaningful than others. We might learn something new, do something good for society or spend precious time with loved ones. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” the AP travel podcast, host Scott Mayerowitz chats with actress and musician Zooey Deschanel about the concept of purposeful travel.
The best places to visit in 2019
October 24, 2018 09:30 - 20 minutesLonely Planet just released its new list of best travel destinations for next year. There are some surprising spots in the list plus a few that won’t break the bank. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” the AP travel podcast, host Scott Mayerowitz chats with Tom Hall, editorial director at Lonely Planet.
Surviving air travel: tips for today’s flyers
October 17, 2018 09:30 - 25 minutesFlying today isn’t just about the journey but about navigating a maze of rules. And just when you think you’ve figured it out, everything has changed again. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” the AP travel podcast, host Scott Mayerowitz chats with Brett Snyder, who writes about the industry at The Cranky Flier.
The world’s longest flight
October 10, 2018 09:30 - 21 minutesSingapore Airlines regains the title for operating the world’s longest flight this October with a nearly 19-hour journey between Singapore and the New York metro area. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” the AP travel podcast, host Scott Mayerowitz chats with Campbell Wilson, the senior vice president for sales and marketing for the airline, about what it takes to keep passengers comfortable.
Disney World challenge: One day, four parks, 49 rides
October 03, 2018 09:30 - 23 minutesSome Disney World super fans try to tackle all 49 ride at the Florida resort in a single day. They set out with military-like precision aiming to hit all the rides before weather, crowds or exhaustion conquers. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” the AP travel podcast, host Scott Mayerowitz chats with Ed Pizzarello, who recently tried the “parkeology challenge”.
Road games: College football travel tips
September 26, 2018 09:30 - 30 minutesFinding a good meal in a strange place can be a challenge. Sneaking in a bit of local culture while racing through a city can be even harder. Learn some tips for making both happen in this episode of “Get Outta Here,” the AP travel podcast. Host Scott Mayerowitz chats with AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo about his frequent trips to college towns and what are the best restaurant chains - if that’s the only option - to frequent while on the road.
When should you hire a travel agent?
September 19, 2018 09:30 - 22 minutesThe internet has changed many things in travel - especially how we book flights and hotels - but for some trips a travel agent can be extremely helpful. This week, host Scott Mayerowitz chats with Wendy Perrin, a longtime travel journalist and advice columnist, who runs trip-planning site WendyPerrin.com.
Keep your family together on its next flight without paying extra fees
September 12, 2018 09:30 - 18 minutesIt’s getting harder and harder for families to sit together on airplanes without paying an extra fee. Learn how to avoid being separated in this week’s episode of “Get Outta Here,” the AP travel podcast. Host Scott Mayerowitz chats with AP Airlines Writer David Koenig about the size of the problem and how to skip those seating fees.
Secrets from a hotel general manager
September 05, 2018 09:30 - 37 minutesGetting a free room upgrade is nice. Avoiding the room next to the ice machine might be even nicer. Learn how to get the best hotel room and how much to tip staff in this episode of “Get Outta Here,” the AP travel podcast. Host Scott Mayerowitz chats with Mark Herron, the general manager of Colorado’s Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa, who also shares some crazy stories about the extravagant requests the rich and famous have made.
Black culture and the hospitality industry: The story of Akwaaba B&Bs
August 29, 2018 09:30 - 32 minutesMonique Greenwood and her husband opened their first Akwaaba bed-and-breakfast in a black neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, back in the 1990s. Today they also have Akwaabas in Washington, D.C., Cape May, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. Guests, both black and white, now come from across the U.S. and around the world. The upscale inns carry on a tradition of hospitality for everyone while celebrating black culture. In this episode of the AP Travel podcast “Get O...
How to Be a Better Tourist
August 22, 2018 09:30 - 26 minutesWe hear a lot these days about overtourism and the problems caused by too many visitors in popular destinations. A new book called “How to Be a Better Tourist” offers offbeat ideas and inspiration for how individual travelers can help ease overtourism while at the same time improving their vacation experiences. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” host Beth J. Harpaz chats with the book’s author, Johan Idema, about his philosophy and ideas. Johan’s suggestions include taking an “alone” day ...
Ask Me Anything! Reddit tries to stump Get Outta Here!
August 15, 2018 09:30 - 40 minutesReddit “Ask Me Anything!” sessions are a wild and crazy tradition. “Get Outta Here!” host Beth J. Harpaz recently participated in a Reddit AMA and it was so lively that she and a couple of colleagues from Associated Press decided to read the AMA transcript _ actually, act it out _ for our podcast listeners. You’ll learn everything from the name of the best dive bar in Cleveland to the weirdest advice ever given to a traveler to a strange and secret food that Harpaz always carries in her bea...
Water, woods and lobster dinner on a Maine vacation
August 08, 2018 09:30 - 27 minutesMaine is nicknamed Vacationland for a reason. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” AP Travel Editor Beth Harpaz and Patrick Whittle, who covers Maine for The Associated Press, share their favorite Maine destinations, from Acadia National Park to Old Orchard Beach, from whitewater rafting to shopping, the arts, and of course, where to get a seafood dinner. We’ll also talk about Maine’s new national monument, Katahdin Woods and Waters _ why it’s controversial and how to experience it. This p...
Little Women at 150: Visiting Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
August 01, 2018 09:30 - 18 minutesThe beloved novel “Little Women" turns 150 this year, and it's a great time to plan a trip to Orchard House in Concord, Massachusetts, to honor this enduring literary classic. This is the house where author Louisa May Alcott lived and where tours offer insight into her life, times and the book. In this episode of the Associated Press Travel podcast “Get Outta Here,” AP Travel editor Beth Harpaz speaks with Sarah Betancourt, an AP reporter based in Boston, who recently toured Orchard House an...
When is travel insurance a good idea, and when is it probably not worth buying?
July 25, 2018 09:30 - 29 minutesEvery time you book a flight, cruise or sometimes even tickets to a museum, you get prompted to buy insurance. Well, the fact is that you don’t need insurance for every trip or event you buy a ticket for. In this episode of the Associated Press Travel podcast “Get Outta Here,” AP Travel editor Beth Harpaz talks with Beth Godlin, president of Aon Affinity Travel Practice, about situations where you really don’t need to buy travel insurance. Godlin also talks about how to figure out when travel...
Travel agents: What can they really do for you?
July 18, 2018 09:30 - 21 minutesWhen you can book every aspect of your trip yourself, online, in minutes, why on earth would you ever need a travel agent? In this episode of the Associated Press Travel podcast “Get Outta Here,” AP Travel editor Beth Harpaz attempts to answer that question with help from Erika Richter, communications director for the American Society of Travel Agents. How do travel agents earn their money? How can they save you money? And how do you find a good one? We’ll explore all these questions and more.
The real story behind Mount Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty and other American icons
July 11, 2018 09:30 - 22 minutesDid you know that the original symbolism of the Statue of Liberty had nothing to do with welcoming immigrants? And that there was barely a mention of slavery surrounding the Lincoln Memorial when it first opened? And that Mount Rushmore was basically built as a way to get road-trippers to South Dakota? You’ll hear the inside stories on these American icons and many other attractions from Geoffrey Baer, host of the PBS series “10 That Changed America,” in this week’s AP Travel podcast “Get Out...
Pack like a pro with these tips from frequent flyers
July 04, 2018 09:30 - 17 minutesPacking your bag can be such a drag: the hassles, the mistakes that get you in trouble with the TSA, the impossibility of ever learning to travel light for a change. In this episode of the Associated Press travel podcast “Get Outta Here,” AP Travel Editor Beth Harpaz talks with two AP journalists who’ve spent a lot of time in the air, Scott Mayerowitz and Lisa Lerer, to get their advice on how to pack the perfect bag. We’ll hear about luggage considerations, tricks like using the space inside...
New York City: New Frommer's guidebook offers trip-planning advice
June 27, 2018 09:30 - 31 minutesPlanning a trip to New York City can seem intimidating. So many choices, such high prices and those New Yorkers have quite a reputation! In this episode of the Associated Press Travel podcast “Get Outta Here,” AP Travel editor Beth Harpaz gets insider tips and advice about visiting New York from Pauline Frommer, who’s just come out with a new guidebook called “Frommer’s EasyGuide to New York City 2018.”
Synchronous fireflies: In a dark forest, tiny creatures flash in unison and light up the night
June 20, 2018 09:30 - 31 minutesIt’s not unusual to see fireflies flashing in backyards here and there this time of year. But deep in a Pennsylvania forest, synchronous fireflies blink in unison, a rhythmic display that lights up the night. In this episode of the Associated Press Travel podcast “Get Outta Here,” AP Travel editor Beth Harpaz invites her colleague Ted Anthony to describe his visit to the Allegheny National Forest, where he observed this magical phenomenon. Anthony, who is AP’s director of digital innovation, ...
150 years of Tabasco sauce on Avery Island, Louisiana
June 13, 2018 09:30 - 18 minutesOne of the most famous condiments in the world is celebrating its 150th birthday this year: Tabasco. The famous hot pepper sauce was invented in 1868 by Edmund McIlhenny on Avery Island, Louisiana. Tabasco is still made there today, and the company is still run by McIlhenny’s descendants. Visitors can tour the Tabasco museum and factory, dine on Cajun food and even have a bloody mary (spiked with Tabasco, of course). Avery Island is also home to Jungle Gardens, a nature preserve that tells th...
Get Outta Here! is now a travel book
June 06, 2018 09:30 - 25 minutesWe’ve taken the theme of our “Get Outta Here!” podcast and turned it into a book! Our just-published “Get Outta Here!” travel anthology features 80 experiences, adventures and destinations around the world, with bonus sections on cruising and advice on saving time and money when you travel. We’ve got stories from every continent (OK, except Antarctica…) and every region of the U.S., and whether you’re a globetrotter or an armchair traveler, you’ll be entertained and inspired. Our stories will...
Inside Dr. Beach's best beach list and why so many beaches don't make the cut
May 30, 2018 09:30 - 24 minutesEvery year, a few days before Memorial Day, a coastal scientist known as Dr. Beach releases a list of what he considers the 10 best beaches in the U.S. Who is Dr. Beach, anyway? And how does he come up with this list? In this week's Associated Press Travel podcast "Get Outta Here," we interview Dr. Beach, aka Professor Stephen Leatherman, to find out who he is, how the list began, what his criteria and goals are in creating the list, and why so many beaches just don't make the cut.
Disney trip tips: Advice from Disney Parks Moms Panel
May 23, 2018 09:30 - 26 minutesThinking about a trip to a Disney park? Putting all the pieces in place for a perfect itinerary - lodging, rides, restaurants - can be stressful. But here's a terrific expert resource that's free: the Disney Parks Moms Panel. In this episode of the Associated Press travel podcast “Get Outta Here,” AP Travel editor Beth Harpaz interviews one of the Disney Parks Moms Panel members, Lindsey P. of Georgia, to get her tips for planning a stress-free Disney trip.
Montgomery, Alabama's new lynching memorial, Legacy Museum and civil rights history
May 16, 2018 09:30 - 13 minutesA new memorial to the victims of racial terror lynchings is expected to attract thousands of new visitors to Montgomery, Alabama, in the next year. In this episode of the Associated Press Travel podcast "Get Outta Here,” AP Travel editor Beth Harpaz visits the city to see the memorial and a new museum dedicated to the legacy of slavery and segregation. You’ll hear from visitors who drove across the country to be there for the opening, and you’ll hear what Ava DuVernay and others have to say a...
Episode 53: For royal wedding fans, a sightseeing itinerary
May 09, 2018 14:05 - 19 minutesAre you a fan of the British royals? The kind of person who devoured every episode of “The Crown” and is loving all the news about the May 19 wedding of Prince Harry and his American bride, actress Meghan Markle? Then you’ll love this week’s AP Travel podcast “Get Outta Here!” hosted by Associated Press travel editor Beth Harpaz. Answering questions about all things royal is Gavin Landry from Visit Britain, the tourism agency, who’ll help us come up with a grand sightseeing itinerary, from ...
Episode 52: Birthright Israel turns 18: Bringing young Jews on free trips to Israel
May 02, 2018 09:30 - 27 minutesBirthright Israel marks its 18th birthday this year. The program has brought 600,000 young Jews on free trips to Israel since its founding. In this episode of the Associated Press travel podcast “Get Outta Here,” AP Travel editor Beth Harpaz interviews Birthright Israel CEO Gidi Mark about the program, including some of its controversial aspects. We’ll find out who’s eligible to go, where the funding comes from, how the trips deal with a wide variety of opinions on Israeli politics and the Mi...
Episode 51: Summer travel tips from Johnny Jet
April 25, 2018 09:30 - 32 minutesHe was once afraid to fly, but today John DiScala — better known as Johnny Jet — is an expert on air travel. In this episode of the Associated Press Travel podcast “Get Outta Here,” hosted by AP Travel editor Beth J. Harpaz, Johnny offers advice for summer travel including finding and booking flights and how to get the best deals. He also explains his strategy for how to cope with the unreasonable demands that airlines sometimes place on passengers.
Episode 50: Retiring abroad: What you need to know
April 18, 2018 09:30 - 19 minutesHave you thought about where you might live when you retire? Some Americans are retiring outside the U.S., taking advantage of warm weather, lower cost of living and expat communities. In this episode of AP’s weekly podcast “Get Outta Here,” Associated Press Travel editor Beth Harpaz speaks with personal finance expert Liz Weston of NerdWallet about the pros and cons of retiring abroad. We also look at a couple of up-and-coming retirement communities outside the U.S.
Episode 49: Andy Steves talks travel for a new generation
April 11, 2018 09:30 - 33 minutesYou may be familiar with Rick Steves, the travel guidebook writer, tour company operator and TV show host. Now his son Andy Steves is offering up his own brand of travel, with tips and tours for a new generation. In this episode of the Associated Press Travel weekly podcast “Get Outta Here,” host Beth Harpaz, the AP Travel editor, talks to Andy Steves about his guidebook, “Andy Steves’ Europe: City-Hopping on a Budget,” and his company, Weekend Student Adventures. Andy Steves also shares some...
Episode 48: A new way to plan trips using ViaHero's local experts
April 04, 2018 09:30 - 23 minutesViaHero is a new trip-planning company that combines the old-school service of a travel agent with authentic advice from local experts and the convenience of online booking. In this episode of the Associated Press Travel podcast “Get Outta Here,” AP Travel editor Beth Harpaz interviews ViaHero’s CEO Greg Buzulencia about how the service works, how he got his start in the travel industry as a teenager, and why ViaHero is being offered for travel to just a few places like Cuba, Japan and Icela...
Episode 47: MLK 50: Memphis marks 50 years since Martin Luther King Jr. assassination
March 28, 2018 13:30 - 29 minutesMartin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated on April 4, 1968, on the balcony of a hotel room in Memphis, Tennessee. The National Civil Rights Museum was built around the actual Lorraine Motel where King was staying. In this episode of the Associated Press Travel podcast “Get Outta Here,” hosted by AP travel editor Beth Harpaz, we talk with AP reporter Adrian Sainz in Memphis about King’s time there, and what visitors will find at the motel site and museum. We also discuss events planned to mark...
Episode 46: Real Wakanda
March 21, 2018 09:30 - 17 minutes“Black Panther” fans who long to visit Wakanda will find real cities, landscapes, culture, clothing and history all over Africa that will remind them of the fictional, high-tech kingdom depicted in the movie. In this episode of the AP Travel podcast “Get Outta Here,” Associated Press Travel editor Beth Harpaz speaks with AP’s Africa editor Andrew Meldrum about destinations on the continent that offer glimpses of the world depicted in “Black Panther.”
Episode 45: Oneika the Traveller
March 14, 2018 09:30 - 31 minutesOneika Raymond aka Oneika the Traveller has been to more than 100 countries and lets us tag along on her trips through her blog, her Instagram feed and several Travel Channel video series. But she’s not just offering tips on budget travel, packing light and great destinations. In this episode of the AP Travel podcast “Get Outta Here!” hosted by AP Travel editor Beth Harpaz, Raymond also broaches some complex issues. What challenges do women face traveling solo? What challenges do black travel...
Episode 44: FOMO at SXSW?
March 07, 2018 10:30 - 23 minutesFOMO at SXSW? Fear of missing out at the annual South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, can be a problem. In this episode of the Associated Press podcast “Get Outta Here,” AP Travel editor Beth Harpaz talks to AP reporter Paul Weber, who covers the festival each year, for some tips on how to get the most out of SXSW. The festival started more than 30 years ago as a grassroots talent incubator but it’s become a phenomenon. Some 400,000 people now attend, jockeying for entree into speeche...
Episode 43: Beer culture around the world
February 28, 2018 10:30 - 23 minutesThink of beer and you may think of Irish pubs or Germany’s Oktoberfest. But a book called the "Atlas of Beer,” written by two geographers, surveys beer across six continents, from banana beer in Tanzania to the thirst-quenching beers of hot climates in Asia and South America to the booming microbrewery and craft beer movements in the U.S. In this episode of the Associated Press Travel podcast “Get Outta Here,” AP Travel editor Beth J. Harpaz talks to “Atlas of Beer” authors Nancy Hoalst-Pull...
Episode 42: Make a scene? Real places from your favorite Oscar-nominated movies
February 21, 2018 10:30 - 17 minutesThere's a certain type of movie fan who gets a kick out of visiting the place where a favorite film was made. This year's Oscar-nominated films are connected to all kinds of interesting destinations, from a UNESCO World Heritage site in Ireland to a historic movie theater in Canada. In this episode of “Get Outta Here!” hosted by AP travel editor Beth J. Harpaz, we’ll chat with Jake Coyle, film critic for The Associated Press, about some of the locations featured in this year’s best films. A ...
Episode 41: Visiting Mexico for spring break: Safety, tips and places
February 14, 2018 10:30 - 20 minutesMexico is one of the most popular spring break destinations for Americans. In this episode of the AP Travel podcast “Get Outta Here,” Associated Press travel editor Beth Harpaz talks with one of AP’s correspondents in Mexico along with an AP editor who lived there and still goes back to visit. We’ll get insider tips and advice. We’ll also talk about what the U.S. State Department says about safety in Mexico.
Episode 40: Romantic getaway tips from the world's longest honeymooners
February 07, 2018 10:30 - 23 minutesWhen you hear about honeymoons or romantic getaways, whether for Valentine’s Day or any other occasion, so often the trip involves expensive hotels in upscale destinations. But Mike and Anne Howard took their honeymoon on the road, threw in a sense of adventure and learned to travel cheaply in trips to seven continents for over five years. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” Associated Press travel editor Beth Harpaz talks with the Howards about being the “world’s longest honeymooners” and...
Bonus episode: Olympics destination South Korea gets ready for visitors
February 05, 2018 10:30 - 23 minutesMost Americans had probably never heard of Pyeongchang, South Korea, before it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, but the Olympics have a way of making destinations famous. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” hosted by AP Travel Editor Beth Harpaz, we’ll talk with AP’s correspondent in Korea, Foster Klug, who’s just returned from a visit to Pyeongchang, to find out everything we need to know, from what to eat to whether to worry about North Korea. This episode o...
Episode 39: Cruises, part 2: Trends, insider tips and issues
January 31, 2018 17:20 - 35 minutesThinking about taking a cruise? Give a listen as experts discuss trends, issues and insider tips in this podcast, the second half of a two-part program about cruising. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” hosted by AP Travel editor Beth Harpaz, topics ranging from how to book a cruise to the decline of formal wear onboard are explored by three experts: CruiseCritic’s Carolyn Spencer Brown, Miami Herald business editor Jane Wooldridge and Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald, who participated in ...
Bonus episode: Super Bowl destination Minneapolis: Bold North
January 29, 2018 10:30 - 18 minutesMinneapolis is the northernmost city to host a Super Bowl and tourism officials are making the most of that as they prepare to welcome visitors to the ‘Bold North.’ In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” hosted by AP Travel editor Beth Harpaz, we’ll talk with AP reporter Amy Forliti, who covers the Twin Cities, about what there is for Super Bowl visitors to see and do. On the list: winter sports, a winter carnival, an interactive attraction called Super Bowl Experience and other sports-themed ...
Episode 38: Cruises: Trends, insider tips and more
January 24, 2018 10:30 - 31 minutesIt’s wave season, the time of year when cruise lines offer deals and promotions, and travelers look ahead to planning future cruise vacations. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” hosted by AP Travel editor Beth Harpaz, we take our podcast out of the studio and onto a cruise ship in Port Miami. We’ll offer a look at trends and issues in cruising along with some great insider tips and advice. The show features a panel discussion with CruiseCritic.com editor at large Carolyn Spencer Brown; Mia...
Episode 37: Super Bowl destination Minneapolis: Bold North
January 17, 2018 10:30 - 18 minutesMinneapolis is the northernmost city to host a Super Bowl and tourism officials are making the most of that as they prepare to welcome visitors to the ‘Bold North.’ In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” hosted by AP Travel editor Beth Harpaz, we’ll talk with AP reporter Amy Forliti, who covers the Twin Cities, about what there is for Super Bowl visitors to see and do. On the list: winter sports, a winter carnival, an interactive attraction called Super Bowl Experience and other sports-themed...
Episode 36: Olympics destination South Korea gets ready for visitors
January 10, 2018 10:30 - 23 minutesMost Americans had probably never heard of Pyeongchang, South Korea, before it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, but the Olympics have a way of making destinations famous. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” hosted by AP Travel Editor Beth Harpaz, we’ll talk with AP’s correspondent in Korea, Foster Klug, who’s just returned from a visit to Pyeongchang, to find out everything we need to know, from what to eat to whether to worry about North Korea.
Episode 35: Samantha Brown’s new travel show on PBS, 'Places to Love'
January 03, 2018 10:30 - 23 minutesYou may know Samantha Brown from the many shows she’s hosted over the years on the Travel Channel. She has a new show airing January to March called “Places to Love,” on PBS. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” hosted by AP Travel Editor Beth Harpaz, we’ll talk with Brown about “Places to Love” and learn a little bit about the philosophy behind the show. Brown hopes to show us the heart and soul of the destinations she visits by connecting with locals and immersing herself in culture, the ...
Episode 34: Where NOT to go in 2018: A list from Fodor’s
December 27, 2017 10:30 - 24 minutesIt’s that time of year when travel experts tell you where to go in 2018. But the travel guidebook publisher Fodor’s has put together a different type of list: a list of where NOT to go in the new year. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” hosted by AP Travel Editor Beth Harpaz, we hear from Fodor’s editorial director Jeremy Tarr about the travel brand’s recommendations for places to avoid. Some of them are places that are overcrowded or endangered by too much tourism. A few are places that h...
Episode 33: The Amazon: How to plan a trip, plus the "selfie tourism" wildlife controversy
December 20, 2017 10:30 - 18 minutesVisiting the Amazon is a magical experience. The sounds alone are stunning: insects buzzing, birds screeching, creatures slithering. You can stay in a rainforest ecolodge, take a boat on the river at night, meet indigenous people. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” hosted by AP Travel Editor Beth Harpaz, we hear from Peter Prengaman, AP’s news director in Rio de Janeiro, about his recent trip to the Amazon. Along with tips for how to plan your own trip, we’ll look at issues raised by an an...
Episode 32: Secrets of the Rockettes revealed
December 13, 2017 10:30 - 21 minutesThe Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular show at Radio City Music Hall is a New York holiday tradition. They’re known for their high kicks, but there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes that most people don’t know. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” hosted by AP Travel editor Beth J. Harpaz, we talk to AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy to learn some of the Rockettes’ secrets. He interviewed two of their veteran dancers and found out everything from what makes those tap shoes sound so gr...
Episode 31: Skift CEO Rafat Ali on travel in the age of ‘permanxiety’
December 06, 2017 10:30 - 24 minutesTravel is supposed to be about relaxation, having fun, being with loved ones, getting away from the grind. But for many of us, travel involves a tremendous amount of stress, from going through security, to the indignities of flying, to worries about what might go wrong in our destination. In this episode of “Get Outta Here,” hosted by AP Travel Editor Beth Harpaz, we hear from Skift CEO Rafat Ali about the anxiety we all feel when we travel. Skift is a travel industry media company, and the...