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Sandals Ochi Review 2026: The Most Underrated Sandals Resort in Jamaica?

2

BIG Sandals Jamaica Update: Resort Renovations, Name Changes & What's New!

3

Sugar Beach vs Jade Mountain: Which St. Lucia Luxury Resort Is Better?

4

We are LIVE from Sandals Ochi! Our Initial Thoughts and Review!

5

Inside Sandals Ochi: The BEST Budget-Friendly Sandals Resort?

6

BEST Sandals Swim-Out Suites Ranked: Which Resort Is Worth It?

7

Cancun’s BEST Adults-Only Resort Pools (From Budget to Ultra Luxury!)

8

Before You Book Aruba… Listen to This First

9

We Didn’t Expect THIS… Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen Review

10

The Global Entry Hack Most Travelers Miss: Enrollment on Arrival

11

Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen: Is This the Best New Value in Riviera Maya?

12

We Compared Sandals Curaçao & Secrets Aruba — Here’s What Surprised Us

13

Miss Your Outbound Flight? Here’s What REALLY Happens to Your Return

14

The NEW Sandals Destination Wedding Packages Explained (2026 Update + Insider Tips)

15

Storms, Delays & Cancellations: How Smart Travelers Handle Weather Chaos

16

The Best Sandals Resorts for Destination Weddings (Our Honest Top Picks)

17

Atelier Playa Mujeres vs Secrets Playa Blanca: Which Adults-Only Resort Is REALLY Better

18

The Best All-Inclusive Deal in Cancun Right Now? Our Full Review of Hyatt Vivid Grand Island

19

Travel Tip Tuesday! What Are Basic Economy Airline Fares?

20

Sandals Butler Service Explained: Cost, Perks, and Who Should Actually Book It

21

Why Sandals Dunn’s River Is Truly Special (Plus Jamaica’s Recovery Update)!

22

Avoid this Mistake When Planning Holiday Travel! Travel Tip Tuesday!

23

Secrets Playa Blanca FULL Review — Everything You Need to Know Before You Go!

24

Travel Tip: Avoid These Money Mistakes Abroad: When To Use Local Currency

25

Jamaica Rebuilds: Updated Resort Reopening Dates After Hurricane Melissa

26

Travel Tip Tuesday: How to Handle Hurricane Disruptions & Travel Insurance

27

Hurricane Melissa Update: Jamaica Resort Damage, Reopenings, and Travel Impact

28

3 Common Misconceptions about All-Inclusive Resorts! Travel Tip Tuesday!

29

Inside Secrets Maribel Cancun — We Got a Sneak Peek Before It Opens!

30

Travel Tip Tuesday! Updated Travel Requirements to Europe!

31

Aruba’s Newest All-Inclusive: Secrets Baby Beach Honest Review

32

Travel Tip Wednesday! 3 Must Know Tips Before Planning a Destination Wedding

33

Which Sandals Resort is Right for You? A Traveler’s Guide to Picking the Perfect Sandals

34

Travel Tip Thursday! Our Best Passport Tips You Need to Know!

35

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Review | Aruba’s #1 Romantic Escape?

36

Sugar Beach Resort Review – St. Lucia Luxury in Paradise

37

Three Must-Do Things Before Your Next Trip! Travel Tip Thursday!

38

Aruba Bound! What to Expect at Bucuti & The Brand New Secrets Baby Beach

39

Travel Tip Tuesday! TSA Pre-Check or Global Entry - Which One Should You Get

40

Beaches Turks & Caicos vs Beaches Negril – Which is Better for Your Family Vacation?

41

Podcasting LIVE from Sugar Beach Resort in St. Lucia!

42

A Preview of the Amazing Sugar Beach St. Lucia, a luxury resort!

43

We Cruised with Virgin Voyages — Here's How It Compares to Other Cruises

44

Top 5 Sandals Resorts for Beach Lovers – You’ll Want to Be Here!

45

Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Live On Ship Review—Balcony Suite to Barcelona & Beyond

46

Luxury for Less: Our Top 5 Budget-Friendly Sandals Resorts You’ll Love

47

Cruising Europe on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady! This will be an adventure!

48

Our Top Honeymoon Resorts for Low, Medium, and High Budgets! We cover them all!

49

Luxury for Less: Best Budget-Friendly Getaways in 2025!

50

Our Top 5 Non-All Inclusive Resorts (And Why They’re So Worth It!)

51

Secrets vs. Sandals - Which Luxury All-Inclusive is Right for You?

52

Exploring and Reviewing the Luxurious Secrets Impression Isla Mujeres!

53

Recording Live from Luxury: Atelier Playa Mujeres Update Episode

54

Pack Like a Pro: Your Ultimate Guide to Travel Essentials in 2025

55

The Ultimate 2025 Travel Guide: Tips You Need to Know

56

Is Le Blanc Cancun the Best All-Inclusive in Mexico? Here’s Our Take

57

First Impressions: Inside the Luxe Secrets Impressions Isla Mujeres Resort!

58

Paradise Preview: Secrets Impressions Isla Mujeres – Your Next Luxe Escape Awaits

59

Secrets Revealed: Inside Aruba’s Hottest New Resort at Baby Beach!

60

Wow! These are the Best Holiday Travel Deals and Tips for 2024!

61

Inside Look: Secrets St. Lucia’s Grand Opening

62

Top Things to Consider when Selecting an All-Inclusive Resort

63

Our Full Review of Our Stay at Hotel Xcaret in Cancun Mexico!

64

Comparing the Two Newest Sandals Resorts, Sandals Dunn's River Vs. Sandals St. Vincent

65

BIG News! Sandals Emerald Bay Closing, Converting Into Beaches Exuma!

66

Podcasting LIVE from Hotel Xcaret in Cancun Mexico!

67

Hotel Xcaret Cancun Review and Big Sandals Travel News!

68

Our Top Budget Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts for Families!

69

What To Do When A Hurricane Disrupts Your Travel Plans

70

Travel News, Tips & Travel Q&A From our YouTube Channel!

71

Our Review of Sandals Newest Resort, Sandals St. Vincent!

72

New Resorts Opening and Travel News Updates May 2024

73

Our Favorite Family Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts for 2024!

74

We are LIVE at Sandals Newest Resort, Sandals Saint Vincent!

75

Top Travel Tips for Traveling To Cancun Mexico

76

Is Sandals St. Vincent the Best Sandals Resort?

77

The Top Resorts for Group Travel & Friend Trips!

78

Resort Comparison: Sandals Dunns River vs. Sandals Royal Curacao

79

Our Biggest Travel Adventure Yet! Seeing Northern Lights!

80

Podcasting Live from Finland!! Chasing the Northern Lights!

81

Our Full Review of Sandals Negril (food, service, rooms)

82

The Best Sandals Resorts for a Destination Wedding

83

We are Live from Sandals Negril!

84

Our Trip to Sandals Negril!!

85

The Best Resorts for a Destination Wedding in Cancun!

86

10 Things to Know Before Traveling to St. Lucia!

87

Recapping Our Top 5 Most Downloaded Episodes of 2023!

88

Penyak Travel's 2023 Best of Resort Awards for the Caribbean & Mexico

89

Elite Resort Comparison Secrets Moxche vs. Atelier Playa Mujeres

90

Our Favorite New Resorts Opening in 2024!

91

Cruise Ship Review of The MSC Seaside

92

Travel Debate: All-Inclusive Resort vs. a Cruise!

93

We are LIVE on a Cruise Ship in the Bahamas

94

The Best Tips for Planning a Honeymoon or Romantic Getaway!

95

Big News! Sandals Announcing it's Next Resort, Sandals St. Vincent!!

96

Which Resort is Better, Secrets Akumal or Secrets Moxche?

97

Our FULL Review of Sandals’ Newest Resort, Sandals Dunn's River

98

Our Favorite Resorts for a Fall Getaway!

99

Podcasting Live from Sandal's Newest Resort Sandals Dunn's River!!

100

This Might Be Our Favorite All-Inclusive for Families! Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana Review!

101

We are LIVE from our Cruise in Europe! (Currently in Mykonos Greece)!

102

Sandals Royal Curacao vs. Sandals Grenada Resort Debate

103

The Best Family Friendly All-Inclusive in Punta Cana!

104

Tips for Traveling During Hurricane Season

105

The Best Resorts for a Quick 3 Night Getaway or Long Weekend!

106

This is the Best Deal in Travel Right Now: Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya

107

The Best New All-Inclusive Resorts Opening in 2023

108

LIVE from Cancun At Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya!

109

Sandals Royal Bahamian vs. Sandals Emerald Bay! Bahamas Resort Debate!

110

Our Favorite Boutique Resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico

111

Travel Tips & Full Review of Sandals Regency La Toc in St. Lucia

112

The Best Travel Tips for Jamaica

113

Secrets Cap Cana vs. Secrets Royal Beach Resort Comparison

114

LIVE from Sandals Regency La Toc in St. Lucia

115

Our Preview of Sandals Regency La Toc in St. Lucia!

116

This Resort is the Best Value of Any All-Inclusive Resort

117

Tips for Finding the Best Travel Deals for All-Inclusives

118

This Amazing All-Inclusive is our Top Ranked Secrets Resort!

119

How To Save Money on Your Next Airline Ticket

120

We are LIVE from Secrets Moxche in Playa Del Carmen Mexico

121

A Preview of Secrets Moxche in Playa Del Carmen

122

Ranking The Top Sandals Resorts! We've Stayed at all of Them!

123

Top Tips For Planning a Destination Wedding

124

10 Things To Know Before Traveling to Punta Cana

125

Breaking Down Southwest Airlines Flight Issues

126

Why Le Blanc Spa Resort Cabo is one of the BEST All-Inclusive Resorts (Full Review)!

127

Holiday Travel Tips to Save Time & Money

128

Resort Comparison: Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana vs. Secrets Cap Cana

129

LIVE from Le Blanc Spa Resort in Cabo San Lucas!

130

Answering Common Travel Questions

131

How To Select the Right All-Inclusive Resort for You

132

Top Travel Advice for French Polynesia, Bora Bora, & Moorea

133

Are Club Level Rooms at Resorts Worth the Upgrade?

134

Our Review of the New Sandals Royal Curacao

135

Ranking the Best Adult Only All-Inclusive Resorts in Cancun for 2022

136

LIVE from Sandals Royal Curacao

137

Hurricane Fiona Impacting Travel and Tips for Traveling During Hurricane Season

138

All-Inclusive Resorts in the Amazing Island of Curacao! Sandals Royal Curacao & Zoetry Curacao

139

Ranking The Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Food!

140

Sandals Grenada vs. Sandals Grande Antigua Resort Comparison

141

Travel Tips for Handling Flight Delays & Cancellations

142

Full Review of Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Cruise

143

Comparing all 3 Sandals Resorts in St. Lucia (Grande St. Lucian, La Toc, & Halcyon)

144

What to Know About Vacation Clubs

145

This All-Inclusive Wowed Us! Secrets Newest Resort Secrets Moxche

146

Just Wow! Atelier Playa Mujeres Review!

147

Our Full Review of Sandals Royal Bahamian - We've been to every Sandals!

148

The Best Travel Tips for Cancun Mexico

149

Big News! U.S Lifts Testing Requirement for Travel & Other Headlines!

150

LIVE from our Butler Suite at Sandals Royal Bahamian

151

What to Expect at the New Sandals Royal Bahamian!

152

Ranking all Three Beaches Resorts (Turks & Caicos, Negril, & Ocho Rios)

153

Sandals Montego Bay VS. Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort Debate

154

A Guide to Tipping at All Inclusive Resorts

155

Must See & Do Hidden Travel Gems!

156

Updated Entry Requirements for Popular Caribbean & Tropical Destinations

157

Travel News & Big Cruise Updates for March-April 2022

158

How to Get the Best Deal on Sandals Butler Service and is it Worth It??

159

The largest Sandals Resort! Our Review of Sandals Barbados & Royal Barbados!

160

This Resort Impressed us after it's Renovations! Secrets Royal Beach in Punta Cana!

161

LIVE from Sandals Royal Barbados!!

162

Best Tips For Traveling To Barbados! Sandals Barbados Preview and kids these days...

163

Resort Comparison: Sandals Grenada vs. Sandals Grande St. Lucian

164

LIVE from Secrets Royal Beach in Punta Cana Dominican Republic!

165

This Resort SHOCKED Us! A full review of Hyatt Zilara & Ziva in Punta Cana

166

Travel News & Updates for January 2022!

167

The Most Romantic Room Categories In the Caribbean!

168

Our Best Travel Tips & Advice for 2022

169

Full Review of our Stay at Resorts Secrets Cap Cana!

170

LIVE from Hyatt Zilara in Dominican Republic!

171

Sandals Negril vs. Couples Negril Resort Comparison

172

Our Full Review of Secrets St. James & Secrets Wild Orchid in Montego Bay Jamaica

173

WOW! The Best Black Friday Travel Deals!

174

LIVE from Secrets St. James Resort in Montego Bay Jamaica!

175

LIVE from Sandals South Coast in Jamaica!!

176

Our #1 Ranked All-Inclusive in Jamaica!!

177

Travel News & Updates for November 2021

178

Top Tips & Things to Know When Your Flight is Cancelled!

179

Top Reasons to do a Destination Wedding! Episode 150!!

180

Couples Swept Away vs. Couples Negril (Resort Comparison)

181

Travel News & Updates for October

182

Full Review of Couples Swept Away in Negril Jamaica

183

Why we LOVE Sandals Grenada 2021!

184

Covid Travel Requirements for the Caribbean & Hawaii (Sept. 2021)

185

Negril's Top Excursions & Travel Tips

186

LIVE from Sandals Grenada!

187

Travel News and Updates for August

188

Sandals Grande Antigua vs. Sandals Emerald Bay! Resort Comparison Episode

189

Our Review of Jade Mountain Resort in St. Lucia!

190

Travel News & Updates for July

191

FULL Review of Sandals Grande St. Lucian

192

Traveling to St. Lucia & Review of Sandals Halcyon

193

LIVE from St. Lucia! Touring Sandals Resorts, Jade Mountain, & Anse Chastanet!!!

194

Experiencing Disney with Autism

195

Sandals Dunn's River is BACK with Three New Sandals Resorts Opening in Jamaica!

196

Travel News & Updates for May

197

All things Scuba Diving in the Caribbean & Mexico with Special Guests in Studio!

198

Unico 20 87 vs. Secrets Akumal Resort Comparison Episode

199

Travel Q&A From Our Youtube Channel!

200

Full Review Of Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma Bahamas

201

Three New Sandals Resorts & Other Travel News for April!!!

202

Preview of Sandals Emerald Bay & The Latest on the Cruise Industry

203

Universal Studios Best Travel Tips with Expert Stacey Wild

204

Cruising in 2021! Big Changes to the Cruising Industry!

205

The Ultimate Packing List for Tropical Travel (2021)

206

Cruising Update & Travel News for March 21st

207

Top Family Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts for 2021

208

Travel News & Updates for March

209

Top Travel Tips & Mistakes to Avoid for 2021

210

2021's Most Booked Romantic Destinations & Resorts

211

Conversation on Travel Trends for 2021

212

Travel Deals of the Month!

213

A Review of Sandals Montego Bay 2021

214

Travel News & Updates Feb. 3rd

215

Our Visit to Sandals Royal Caribbean

216

LIVE from Sandals Montego Bay Jamaica

217

Preview of Sandals Montego Bay & The Legacy of Butch Stewart

218

Our Thoughts on CDC's International Flight Requirements

219

Cancun vs Cabo!

220

Recapping 2020 & Looking Ahead to 2021

221

Travel News for the Week Dec. 23rd

222

Sandals is Coming to Curacao!

223

Top Tips for Holiday Travel in 2020

224

A Full Review of Le Blanc Cancun

225

Our Favorite Black Friday Travel Deals & Why Now is the Best Time to Book

226

Reviewing our Stay at Secrets Akumal

227

LIVE from Cancun: Le Blanc Resort & Secrets Akumal

228

Travel News & Updates for Nov. 7th

229

Episode #100! Our Most Booked Destiantions During Covid

230

Top Excursions in Montego Bay Jamaica for Families & Couples

231

Resort Reviews in Cabo San Lucas Mexico

232

Travel News & Updates for Oct.12th

233

All the Best Tips for Universal Studios with Special Guest Stacey Wild

234

The Disney Experience Now vs. Pre-Covid

235

Travel News & Updates for Sept. 29th

236

How Airlines & Resorts have Enhanced Customer Safety

237

Top Excursions to do in St. Lucia for the Active Traveler

238

Countries are Reopening for Tourism! Travel News & Updates for September 17th

239

Workcations - A New Trend in Travel

240

Weekly Travel News & Updates Sept. 6th

241

Review of Paradisus Los Cabos Resort in Cabo San Lucas Mexico

242

Heading to Cabo San Lucas Mexico!!

243

Great Travel News & Updates for August

244

Our Review of Sandals Antigua

245

LIVE from Antigua: Travel News Update & A Preview of Sandals Antigua

246

The Difference in Secrets vs. Sandals Resorts

247

Travel News & Updates of the Week

248

The Difference in Sandals Luxury, Club, and Butler Rooms

249

What Destinations are Open for Travel & Travel News Update

250

Review of Unico 20 87 in Riviera Maya Mexico

251

Traveling During the Coronavirus Outbreak

252

A Preview of Unico 20 87 in Riviera Maya Mexico

253

Travel News Update for the Week of June 13th

254

The Most European Cities in the U.S.

255

Our Stay in Napa Valley!!

256

A Special Invitation To Our Listeners!

257

Our Most Booked Destinations for Babymoons

258

Tips for Planning a Destination Wedding

259

New Safety and Cleaning Standards for Travel

260

Family Friendly All-inclusive Options for Holiday Travel

261

April Travel Updates for the Covid Outbreak

262

Reviewing Ritz Carlton Cancun

263

Reviewing Secrets Playa Mujeres

264

Travel News & Updates for March

265

Take Advantage of the Travel Deals! Now is the best time to book!

266

Travel Plans with the Coronavirus Outbreak

267

Going on an Alaska Cruise! Special Guest Brian Tenholder!

268

The Best Resorts in Jamaica! Also a quick Coronavirus Update!

269

To Recline or Not to Recline an Airplane Seat?

270

Where to Find Overwater Bungalows

271

Reviewing Secrets Cap Cana in Punta Cana Dominican Republic

272

Top 5 Romantic Getaways for Couples!!

273

Reviewing Sandals Ochi (Ocho Rios Jamaica)

274

How Travel Agencies Work

275

Best Cruise Lines for Family Travel in 2020

276

Reviewing Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau Bahamas

277

Navigator of the Seas Ship Review (3 night Bahamas Cruise)

278

Happy New Year & How Penyak Travel Started

279

Episode 50! A review of Sandals Montego Bay in Jamaica!

280

Travel Tips for Going on a Cruise

281

How to Handle a Canceled or Delayed Flight

282

Getting Black Friday Travel Deals and Happy Thanksgiving!!

283

Discussing Ireland & Introducing Our Newest Team Member Jo Clevenger!

284

Is Flying Premium Economy Worth It?

285

Our Stay In Paris France

286

Attention Wine Lovers: Our Stay In Bordeaux France

287

Our Trip To Oahu Hawaii

288

Heading to Hawaii to Tour the Top Spots!

289

Our stay in Amsterdam (Europe Series Part 2 of 4)

290

Disney! The Best Tips for Booking Disney with Expert Brian Tenholder

291

Europe Series Part 1 Our Stay In London

292

Planning our trip to Europe

293

Reviewing Sandals Grenada

294

Traveling During Hurricane Season

295

Our Top 5 Beach Destinations for Beach Lovers!

296

Our Trip to Sandals Southcoast

297

Budget Friendly Honeymoon or Anniversary Trip Options!

298

Traveling to Aruba & Our Thoughts on the Dominican Republic

299

Vacation to The Grand Canyon

300

Our Top 3 Swim Up Bars in Tropical Destinations

301

Traveling to Cabo San Lucas Mexico!

302

Save Time During Your Travels with These Apps & Hacks

303

Budget Friendly Quick Three Night Getaway Options!

304

Review on Resorts in Cancun and Cozumel Mexico! Happy Cinco De Mayo!

305

Our Stay at Secrets Royal Beach in Punta Cana Dominican Republic

306

Staying at Sandals Grenada, one of our all-time favorite destinations!

307

Cruise to Havana Cuba

308

All-Inclusive vs. Non All-Inclusive Resorts

309

Our Cruise to Italy and stay in Rome (Full Show)

310

Reviewing Beaches Turks & Caicos

311

Our Stay at Baha Mar in Nassau Bahamas!

312

Planning a Trip to Nassau Bahamas and Turks and Caicos

313

All About Destination Weddings in the Caribbean!

314

Our Stay in Jamaica at Sandals Negril!

315

10 Minute Travel Tip - Basic Economy Airline Fares

316

Traveling To Negril Jamaica

317

Everything About Bora Bora and How To Get The Best Deal To Get There!

318

Get Moorea on your Bucket List! Episode #2 of our 3 part mini series on Tahiti!

319

Over Water Bungalow's in Tahiti - Bucket List Trip Series Part 1

320

Airport Etiquette & Our Upcoming Trip to Tahiti

321

Are the Drink Packages on Cruises Worth it? Breaking Down the Major Cruise Lines.

322

How to get the best deal on Holiday Travel

323

The best bang for your buck in Las Vegas!

324

Top Travel Mistakes to Avoid in 2018

325

How to Travel like a Pro and we visited three resorts while in St.Lucia!

326

Is Travel Insurance Worth It? And A Few Of Our Favorite Destinations In The U.S.

327

Our Top 3 Resorts & Destinations for Couples and Honeymoons