Cherie Anderson, owner of Professional Tour Management Training, tourtraining.com , joins Chris and Jerry to discuss the challenging, exciting and fast-growing tour directing profession. Many aspects of the profession including the various types of tours from around the world to in-town half-day, solving problems, who might consider being a tour escort, how to handle sudden situations, tipping and many other topics are discussed. This show is a must for both those who want to be a tour director and those who like to take escorted tour.
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Surfing Travel Advice Show
The exciting world of long board surfing is discussed by trainer and enthusiast Terry “Simba” Simms of terrysimmssurf.com , Chris and Jerry. One of the world’s most talented and respected surf trainers, Terry explains that anyone can surf; they just haven’t done it yet. Every level from beginner to professional is discussed including how to select a surf board, places to surf depending on level and many other topics are explored.
Scuba Diving Travel Advice
Marjanna Helwig, owner of Great Expeditions, joins Chris and Jerry on a world discussion of scuba diving. Travel advice on suggested first time dive destinations, detailed explanation of live aboard diving, options for mixed diving and non-diving traveling companions, times of year to go, various types of diving such as wall, reef, fish and other “critters”, wrecks, “hot spots” and many other topics are explored. Perfect program for all levels of divers.
Gay/Lesbian Travel Advice Show
Chris, Jerry and Jim Smith, founder of Coda International Tours, discuss gay/lesbian travel. This upscale specialty travel company offers culturally and intellectually curious travelers exciting ways to see the world. Safety, group size, travel interests, destinations and numerous other topics are discussed with emphasis on the gay/lesbian travel market.
Grandparent / Grandchildren Travel Advice Show
Helena Koenig, founder of Grand Travel, joints Chris and Jerry to discuss the fast-growing and family-uniting grandparent/grandchild travel concept. She shares her 22-year experience with this exciting travel opportunity with ideas on safety, itinerary planning and pacing, modes of travel, unique travel experiences, transmitting cultural inheritances and many other ideas to help grandparents and grandchildren bond together while traveling worldwide.
Travel Advice for Traveling with the Family & Children
Learn what it’s like to travel with children from Mary Gene Fuller, mother of eleven children. She, her husband and family have traveled North America by car from Mexico to Alaska and California to Newfoundland. Unique ideas of keeping your children safe, not lost, happy and content are given in an exciting format. Regardless of the number of children you have, this program will help make your travels with them more exciting.
Johnny Jet Travel Advice Show
This show teaches you how to save money while making your vacation and adventure plans. Johnny Jet, founder of JohnnyJet.com, joins Chris and Jerry to discuss traveling in style while saving big bucks. Featured on many radio and television networks and in travel newspapers and articles, Johnny created a website where everyone should begin their plans as it links to thousands of travel websites including airline, hotels, cars, travel articles and many other tools to make you a better traveler.
Travel Agency Travel Advice Show
Charles Weston of yourtrip.com joins Chris and Jerry to discuss the roll of the travel agent. History, current status, how to efficiently work with and select a travel agency, specialties, fees and many other topics are discussed to help you have a more successful vacation. Specific examples of how best to utilize a travel agent are also given. See your travel agent for fabulous travel options.
Consolidated Air Travel Advice Show
Great travel options to customize your travel plans are presented by Frank Moulton, Sales Director for Auto Europe, along with Chris and Jerry. The advantages of consolidated air fares, chauffer-driven cars and lodging, primarily in Europe, are discussed as viable options to design your vacation the way you would like at great savings. Listen to this program prior to culminating your European and world travel plans.
Travel Blanket Travel Advice Show
Airline passengers have struggled forever with seldom-provided, microsocpic blankets and freezing to death while flying. Jim Levings, co-founder of Cabin Cuddler travel blanket, joins Chris and Jerry to explain his unique invention to solve these problems. It’s size, numerous uses, colors and other topics are also discussed.