The Travel Tidbits Podcast
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsTravel Tidbits – hosted by the agents of Pineapple Escapes. Join us as we discuss the latest in travel news, destinations, and tips for the savvy traveler. After all, travel makes life sweeter!
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Episodes
Top 5 Attractions at Epcot EP 43
August 02, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutesIn this weeks tidbit episode, Kristi reviews her top 5 favorite attractions at Disney's Epcot! Make sure to check out her top 5 favorite attractions at Magic Kingdom in Tidbit Episode #6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cancun, Mexico/Dreams Playa Mujeres EP 42
July 29, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutesJamie and Sharon and their families celebrate Jamie's birthday in Cancun! Tune in to hear about their review of Dreams Playa Mujeres and their favorite things to do while at the resort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Favorite Spots in Alaska EP 41
July 26, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutesSamantha discusses her most recent family trip to Alaska and her top 5 favorite moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Road Trip Hacks EP 40
July 19, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutesRoad trips can be fun if planned accordingly. Listen to this tidbit episode where Taylor reveals her road trip hacks to having a stress free trip! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Viva Las Vegas EP 39
July 15, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutesThis week, Ashley and Taylor talk about their most recent agent trip to Las Vegas and highlight their favorite resorts, food, and activities on and off the strip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Karri's Favorite Restaurants EP 38
July 12, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutesKarri talks about her favorite restaurants in the United States, that she has discovered while traveling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travel Credit Cards EP 37
July 05, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutesSamantha shares her tips and tricks to travel credit cards and which ones to pick based on your needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our Favorite Walt Disney World Attractions EP 36
July 01, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutesThis episode is all things Disney World attractions. Join Jamie, Kayla, and Erin as they discuss their favorite things to see and do while visiting Walt Disney World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Discovery Cove EP 35
June 28, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutesJamie discusses her top 5 reasons why you should visit Discovery Cove in Orlando! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travel Tidbit #8- Seaworld Orlando EP 34
June 21, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutesSharon shares her experience at Seaworld Orlando. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Honeymoon Travel Planning EP 33
June 17, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutesAre you planning your honeymoon? Agents Niki and Leslie discuss all things honeymoon planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travel Tidbit #7 - Top 5 Indoor Water Parks EP 32
June 14, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutesSummer or winter, an indoor water park can be a perfect getaway for the entire family! Laura highlights her Top 5 indoor water parks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travel Tidbit #6 - Top 5 Rides at the Magic Kingdom EP 31
June 07, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutesKristi shares her top 5 rides in the Magic Kingdom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New U.S. Roller Coasters 2021 EP 30
June 03, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutesKristi and Jennifer discuss the new roller coasters debuting in the United States in 2021! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travel Tidbits #5: Top Five Ways to Add Extra Magic in the Magic Kingdom EP 29
May 31, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutesJoin us as we discuss tips and tricks to help make your trip to Magic Kingdom just a little more magical. From park opening to close, Jeni provides some secrets that will be sure to add a little more fun to your Magic Kingdom vacation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travel Tidbit #4 - New MDE Experiences EP 28
May 24, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutesMyDisneyExperience is undergoing some great new changes to make your trip to Walt Disney World even better! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Universal’s Volcano Bay EP 24
May 20, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutesThis week, Samantha, Sharon, and Ashley discuss our favorite water theme park, Universal’s Volcano Bay! We absolutely love Universal Orlando Resort and our agents have trained extensively both on-line and in-person. At least one of our agents has stayed at every on-property resort and part of our training in November included a VIP tour! We keep ending up back at Universal Orlando Resort because we love it and all that it offers families! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Travel Tidbit #3 - Disney Dining Plan Tips and Tricks EP 26
May 17, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutesThe Walt Disney World dining plan is a very popular option for those visiting the parks. We talk about some of our favorite features and tips and tricks for finding the most value from the plan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travel Tidbit #2 - Packing Tips and Tricks EP 25
May 10, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutesPacking can be overwhelming! Samantha shares her favorite packing tips and tricks to help make the process easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Return to Cruising and New Protocols EP 24
May 06, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutesThis week, Leslie, Kristi, and Jennifer discuss the comeback of cruising and the new requirements and safe cruising guidelines. We are all ready to see cruises return! At this point, United States ports have continued to extend the pause on sailing, but we are hopeful that as the vaccine becomes more widely available this will help cruise lines to restart operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our Favorite Spots on Oahu EP 23
May 03, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutesJamie's shares her family's 5 favorite spots on Oahu after their recent trip to Hawaii! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tipping While Traveling EP 22
April 26, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutesThis week, Laura, Sharon and Jamie discuss tipping while traveling! The Core Tipping while traveling is a surprisingly fraught issue and many of our clients have very different philosophies regarding tipping. We share our perspective on tipping and why we tend to all be over tippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What We Love About Disney’s Animal Kingdom EP 21
April 19, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutesThis week, Jeni, Taylor, and Jamie discuss Disney’s Animal Kingdom and everything they love about this special Walt Disney World park. The Core Many of our clients assume that Animal Kingdom is a zoo and not worth spending their time at while they are at Walt Disney World. We couldn’t disagree more! While there are animals at Animal Kingdom, the attractions and experience are so much more than a zoo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Safety Protocols at Disney and Universal EP 20
April 12, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutesKristi, Samantha, and Celina discuss the safety protocols at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort and the Orlando theme parks are taking precautions to keep guests safe. Traveling to Orlando is an important step in the process and thinking about how to be safe during travel is critical. Airports and airlines have various protocols, but masks are required. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to Choose a Travel Agent EP 19
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutesSharon, Samantha, and Niki discuss how to choose a travel agent, including the characteristics you should look for when selecting an agent and their journey to become agents themselves. While of course we would love for all of our listeners to be Pineapple Escapes clients, we know we may not be the perfect fit for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Future of Travel EP 18
March 29, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutesTaylor and Jamie discuss how travel has changed since the pandemic and what the future of travel looks like for all of us. Taylor participated in the Disney College Program and was able to work in both Fantasyland and Dinoland! Taylor is excited to be on the Pineapple Escapes team and share her extensive travel knowledge. Taylor’s background is hospitality and event planning, but due to COVID she changed jobs and changed course. She is excited to be back in the hospitality field as an...
Spring Break Escapes EP 17
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutesSharon and Jamie talk about their favorite Spring Break Escapes for 2021 and ways to travel and travel safely! The Core Our favorite Spring Break Escapes for 2021! We discuss each destination and give our thoughts on fun aspects of the trip and how to travel there safely! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Global Entry, TSA Precheck, CLEAR EP 16
March 15, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutesAshley, Kate , Samanatha, and Jamie share their thoughts on Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, and CLEAR and share how these services can make travel more efficient and easier for frequent travelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
COVID Requirements EP 15
March 08, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutesThe new CDC guidelines have many travelers concerned regarding international travel. Four of our agents, Ashley (https://pineappleescapes.com/ashleyhunn/), Kate (https://pineappleescapes.com/katerivafoster/), Samanatha (https://pineappleescapes.com/samanthaharris/), and Jamie (https://pineappleescapes.com/jamieweitl/), headed to Punta Cana to experience the new requirements firsthand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All Inclusive Escapes - EP 14
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutesAll-inclusive escapes can provide the perfect relaxing getaway for couples and families! This week, Leslie and Jamie discuss their experiences with all-inclusive resorts and excursions. Slice of Life Leslie is constantly on the go with her four kiddos and loves to travel with her family. Her oldest daughter, Taylor, has been impacted the most this year due to her high school offering hybrid options, but will soon be returning to school 5 days a week. Leslie’s three other kiddos hav...
Weekend Getaways from the Midwest EP 13
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutesSometimes there just aren’t enough days of vacation in a year, so taking getaways over long-weekends can be a way to explore and see more, while saving vacation days for longer trips. This week Jennifer (https://pineappleescapes.com/jenniferstoll/) and Jamie discuss some weekend getaways they have enjoyed in the Midwest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Traveling with Young Children EP 12
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutesTraveling with little ones can be anxiety producing and stressful! This week Laura and Jamie discuss their experiences traveling with little ones and give some helpful tips and tricks to make it more enjoyable for the entire family! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Traveling with Young Children EP 12
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBTraveling with little ones can be anxiety producing and stressful! This week Laura (https://pineappleescapes.com/laurawright/) and Jamie discuss their experiences traveling with little ones and give some helpful tips and tricks to make it more enjoyable for the entire family! Slice of Life Laura stays busy raising three young children, volunteering at her son’s preschool a few mornings a week, and selling travel. Her kiddos have been lucky enough to be in school throughout this year...
Couples Trips and Valentine’s Travel EP11
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutesKarri and Jamie discuss how important couples trips are to reconnect with your significant other and escape everyday life. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, couples getaways can be an ideal gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
International Travel and What We’ve Missed During COVID EP 10
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutesInternational travel provides so many opportunities to experience different cultures, backgrounds, and ways of life. This week, Jamie is joined by Ben Arnold to discuss international travel and what they have missed during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Budgeting and Saving for Travel EP 9
January 25, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutesTraveling doesn’t have to be expensive. Samantha Harris joins Jamie this week to discuss budgeting and saving for travel. Samantha became a travel agent because knew she wanted to help others travel more, even when it means traveling on a budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We Love the Magic Kingdom EP 8
January 18, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutesJamie is joined this week by Jeni Draughan and they discuss everything they love about Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New Year’s Travel Wish List EP: 7
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutesNiki, Sharon, and Jamie focus on their wish lists for 2021 travel in this week’s episode of The Travel Tidbits Podcast. They discuss how 2020 impacted their travel plans and all of the travel they hope to experience in 2021 as “revenge travel” for 2020! The hope that the COVID-19 vaccine brings to the travel industry is discussed, as well as how we anticipate the vaccine will impact travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
COVID & Revenge Travel EP: 6
January 04, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutesJamie is joined this week by Niki Jackson as they discuss the impact that COVID has had on the travel industry and their thoughts on the concept of revenge travel. Travel agents are an invaluable resource, now more than ever! They can help with all parts of travel and will help their clients navigate the safety protocols and determine the best places to travel currently. Revenge travel means tourism will come roaring back to life once the pandemic ends Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Winter Escapes EP: 5
December 28, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutesOn Episode 5 of the Travel Tidbits podcast, Jamie is joined by Celina Kocher to discuss Winter Escapes – both for those who love cold weather and want to embrace and those who want to escape the cold! Traveling during the winter season goes one of two ways. Clients love the winter weather and want to enjoy it by skiing and a cozy ski lodge or clients who dislike the cold and want to escape it! Luckily, Pineapple Escapes agents can help, no matter which type of winter travel their clients pre...
Why You Should Use a Travel Agent EP:4
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutesIn this week’s episode, Jamie is discussing the benefits of using a travel agent with Kristi Scherer. There are many misconceptions regarding travel agents that Jamie and Kristi discuss. The most important is that travel agents are more expensive. With Pineapple Escapes, the price of the vacation is exactly the same whether they book on their own or with an agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why You Should Use a Travel Agent EP:4
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this week’s episode, Jamie is discussing the benefits of using a travel agent with Kristi Scherer (link - https://pineappleescapes.com/kristischerer/). There are many misconceptions regarding travel agents that Jamie and Kristi discuss. Slice of Life Kristi has always loved to travel and utilizes her background in healthcare as an agent. Kristi has three grown kiddos and three grandchildren. Jamie was two of Kristi’s children’s teacher several years ago and that’s how they found eac...
The Gift of Travel and Traveling at the Holidays EP: 3
December 14, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutesWhat’s it like to travel during the holidays? Jamie and Kate explain how gifting travel at the holidays has helped make special memories. Travel can become part of any family’s holiday traditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travel During COVID EP: 2
December 14, 2020 09:30 - 28 minutesTravel during a pandemic has changed the type and how individuals travel. Jamie is joined by Pineapple Escapes team member, Ashley Hunn, for this episode. In the summer, COVID restrictions were in place, but varied by state and location. Ashley discusses how she managed the trip and made the best of the opportunity to hike and participate in activities in the great outdoors where it was easy to stay distanced from others. Hear more details and what you need to know when traveling during a pa...
Disney and Universal at the Holidays EP: 1
December 11, 2020 21:00 - 20 minutesWelcome to the inaugural episode of the Travel Tidbits podcast. Host Jamie Weitl is the owner of Pineapple Escapes where they focus on helping their clients have wonderful memory-filled vacations. Jamie knows firsthand that travel makes life sweeter and this podcast will help busy moms (and dads) stay up to date with the latest travel news. Jamie and agent Sharon Spruill review their recent training trip to Disney and Universal. You’ll love hearing their insights about Christmas at the park...