Small World, Big Travel Wins - Lessons and Stories from Travel Advisors

You know those trips where everything teeters on the edge until someone steps in and saves the day? That’s the energy of this episode. From a Disney cast member gifting a last-minute Lightning Lane to an advisor coaching clients through an Italian airport strike, these stories show what happens when expert travel advisors turn chaos into calm. You’ll hear adventures from Disney to Rome, the Maldives to the Black Forest—plus a catamaran lesson in motion sickness turned masterclass on packing and protecting your valuables.We’re joined by top travel advisors who share real-world wins, from finding the best food tours in Bologna to navigating Mediterranean cruises, Turkish hamams, and European travel strikes. It’s a mix of humor, heart, and insider strategy—showing the real value of having a travel advisor: local connections, real-time problem solving, and stress-free travel planning. Whether you’re dreaming of Disney, Italy, or Istanbul, this episode of The Roamies Travel Podcast will help you travel smarter, laugh harder, and plan your next trip with confidence.If these stories made you smile or scribble notes, tap follow, share the episode with a friend who needs a smarter trip, and leave a quick review so more travelers can find us. Ready to collect your own small-world moment? Let’s go.Here’s your cleaned-up version, formatted simply with dashes and no lines:Kristi Shipp – Always Magical Travel Co. (no contact info listed)Kami – Destinations by Kami, LLC 📧 [email protected] 📞 419-957-2087JoAnne Michaud – Dream Vacations 📧 [email protected] 📞 919-452-0227Samantha Garrick – Samantha Garrick Travel 📧 [email protected] 📞 601-658-8484Brooke Ray – Travel with Direction 📧 [email protected] 📱 @travelwithdirectionMelanie Rodriguez, CTA, VTA – Life Is Better Traveling 📧 [email protected] 📞 215-240-1327 💬 “So I'm Melanie Rodriguez from Life is Better Traveling. And this one time I was in the Maldives—it was my 40th birthday trip…”Christie Couples – Vacays by Christine (with Vincent Vacations) (no contact info listed)Lisa Gallagher – Lisa G Travel Wanna hit the road? Get 10% OFF your own roadsurfer adventure!https://link.roadsurfer.com/roamiesCODE: ROAMIES10And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast.Alexa and RoryThe ROAMiesFollow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.com@The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.