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Know Before You Go Travel Show — 322 episodes

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

2

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

3

Before You Book Aruba… Listen to This First

4

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

5

The Global Entry Hack Most Travelers Miss: Enrollment on Arrival

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

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

14

Travel Tip Tuesday! What Are Basic Economy Airline Fares?

15

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

16

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

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

Jamaica Rebuilds: Updated Resort Reopening Dates After Hurricane Melissa

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

Travel Tip Tuesday! Updated Travel Requirements to Europe!

26

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

27

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

28

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

29

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

30

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

31

Sugar Beach Resort Review – St. Lucia Luxury in Paradise

32

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

33

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

34

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

35

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

36

Podcasting LIVE from Sugar Beach Resort in St. Lucia!

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

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

47

Exploring and Reviewing the Luxurious Secrets Impression Isla Mujeres!

48

Recording Live from Luxury: Atelier Playa Mujeres Update Episode

49

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

50

The Ultimate 2025 Travel Guide: Tips You Need to Know

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

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

56

Inside Look: Secrets St. Lucia’s Grand Opening

57

Top Things to Consider when Selecting an All-Inclusive Resort

58

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

59

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

60

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

61

Podcasting LIVE from Hotel Xcaret in Cancun Mexico!

62

Hotel Xcaret Cancun Review and Big Sandals Travel News!

63

Our Top Budget Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts for Families!

64

What To Do When A Hurricane Disrupts Your Travel Plans

65

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

66

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

67

New Resorts Opening and Travel News Updates May 2024

68

Our Favorite Family Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts for 2024!

69

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

70

Top Travel Tips for Traveling To Cancun Mexico

71

Is Sandals St. Vincent the Best Sandals Resort?

72

The Top Resorts for Group Travel & Friend Trips!

73

Resort Comparison: Sandals Dunns River vs. Sandals Royal Curacao

74

Our Biggest Travel Adventure Yet! Seeing Northern Lights!

75

Podcasting Live from Finland!! Chasing the Northern Lights!

76

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

77

The Best Sandals Resorts for a Destination Wedding

78

We are Live from Sandals Negril!

79

Our Trip to Sandals Negril!!

80

The Best Resorts for a Destination Wedding in Cancun!

81

10 Things to Know Before Traveling to St. Lucia!

82

Recapping Our Top 5 Most Downloaded Episodes of 2023!

83

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

84

Elite Resort Comparison Secrets Moxche vs. Atelier Playa Mujeres

85

Our Favorite New Resorts Opening in 2024!

86

Cruise Ship Review of The MSC Seaside

87

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

88

We are LIVE on a Cruise Ship in the Bahamas

89

The Best Tips for Planning a Honeymoon or Romantic Getaway!

90

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

91

Which Resort is Better, Secrets Akumal or Secrets Moxche?

92

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

93

Our Favorite Resorts for a Fall Getaway!

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

Sandals Royal Curacao vs. Sandals Grenada Resort Debate

98

The Best Family Friendly All-Inclusive in Punta Cana!

99

Tips for Traveling During Hurricane Season

100

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

101

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

102

The Best New All-Inclusive Resorts Opening in 2023

103

LIVE from Cancun At Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya!

104

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

105

Our Favorite Boutique Resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico

106

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

107

The Best Travel Tips for Jamaica

108

Secrets Cap Cana vs. Secrets Royal Beach Resort Comparison

109

LIVE from Sandals Regency La Toc in St. Lucia

110

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

111

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

112

Tips for Finding the Best Travel Deals for All-Inclusives

113

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

114

How To Save Money on Your Next Airline Ticket

115

We are LIVE from Secrets Moxche in Playa Del Carmen Mexico

116

A Preview of Secrets Moxche in Playa Del Carmen

117

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

118

Top Tips For Planning a Destination Wedding

119

10 Things To Know Before Traveling to Punta Cana

120

Breaking Down Southwest Airlines Flight Issues

121

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

122

Holiday Travel Tips to Save Time & Money

123

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

124

LIVE from Le Blanc Spa Resort in Cabo San Lucas!

125

Answering Common Travel Questions

126

How To Select the Right All-Inclusive Resort for You

127

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

128

Are Club Level Rooms at Resorts Worth the Upgrade?

129

Our Review of the New Sandals Royal Curacao

130

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

131

LIVE from Sandals Royal Curacao

132

Hurricane Fiona Impacting Travel and Tips for Traveling During Hurricane Season

133

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

134

Ranking The Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Food!

135

Sandals Grenada vs. Sandals Grande Antigua Resort Comparison

136

Travel Tips for Handling Flight Delays & Cancellations

137

Full Review of Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Cruise

138

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

139

What to Know About Vacation Clubs

140

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

141

Just Wow! Atelier Playa Mujeres Review!

142

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

143

The Best Travel Tips for Cancun Mexico

144

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

145

LIVE from our Butler Suite at Sandals Royal Bahamian

146

What to Expect at the New Sandals Royal Bahamian!

147

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

148

Sandals Montego Bay VS. Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort Debate

149

A Guide to Tipping at All Inclusive Resorts

150

Must See & Do Hidden Travel Gems!

151

Updated Entry Requirements for Popular Caribbean & Tropical Destinations

152

Travel News & Big Cruise Updates for March-April 2022

153

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

154

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

155

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

156

LIVE from Sandals Royal Barbados!!

157

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

158

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

159

LIVE from Secrets Royal Beach in Punta Cana Dominican Republic!

160

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

161

Travel News & Updates for January 2022!

162

The Most Romantic Room Categories In the Caribbean!

163

Our Best Travel Tips & Advice for 2022

164

Full Review of our Stay at Resorts Secrets Cap Cana!

165

LIVE from Hyatt Zilara in Dominican Republic!

166

Sandals Negril vs. Couples Negril Resort Comparison

167

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

168

WOW! The Best Black Friday Travel Deals!

169

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

170

LIVE from Sandals South Coast in Jamaica!!

171

Our #1 Ranked All-Inclusive in Jamaica!!

172

Travel News & Updates for November 2021

173

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

174

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

175

Couples Swept Away vs. Couples Negril (Resort Comparison)

176

Travel News & Updates for October

177

Full Review of Couples Swept Away in Negril Jamaica

178

Why we LOVE Sandals Grenada 2021!

179

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

180

Negril's Top Excursions & Travel Tips

181

LIVE from Sandals Grenada!

182

Travel News and Updates for August

183

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

184

Our Review of Jade Mountain Resort in St. Lucia!

185

Travel News & Updates for July

186

FULL Review of Sandals Grande St. Lucian

187

Traveling to St. Lucia & Review of Sandals Halcyon

188

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

189

Experiencing Disney with Autism

190

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

191

Travel News & Updates for May

192

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

193

Unico 20 87 vs. Secrets Akumal Resort Comparison Episode

194

Travel Q&A From Our Youtube Channel!

195

Full Review Of Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma Bahamas

196

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

197

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

198

Universal Studios Best Travel Tips with Expert Stacey Wild

199

Cruising in 2021! Big Changes to the Cruising Industry!

200

The Ultimate Packing List for Tropical Travel (2021)

201

Cruising Update & Travel News for March 21st

202

Top Family Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts for 2021

203

Travel News & Updates for March

204

Top Travel Tips & Mistakes to Avoid for 2021

205

2021's Most Booked Romantic Destinations & Resorts

206

Conversation on Travel Trends for 2021

207

Travel Deals of the Month!

208

A Review of Sandals Montego Bay 2021

209

Travel News & Updates Feb. 3rd

210

Our Visit to Sandals Royal Caribbean

211

LIVE from Sandals Montego Bay Jamaica

212

Preview of Sandals Montego Bay & The Legacy of Butch Stewart

213

Our Thoughts on CDC's International Flight Requirements

214

Cancun vs Cabo!

215

Recapping 2020 & Looking Ahead to 2021

216

Travel News for the Week Dec. 23rd

217

Sandals is Coming to Curacao!

218

Top Tips for Holiday Travel in 2020

219

A Full Review of Le Blanc Cancun

220

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

221

Reviewing our Stay at Secrets Akumal

222

LIVE from Cancun: Le Blanc Resort & Secrets Akumal

223

Travel News & Updates for Nov. 7th

224

Episode #100! Our Most Booked Destiantions During Covid

225

Top Excursions in Montego Bay Jamaica for Families & Couples

226

Resort Reviews in Cabo San Lucas Mexico

227

Travel News & Updates for Oct.12th

228

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

229

The Disney Experience Now vs. Pre-Covid

230

Travel News & Updates for Sept. 29th

231

How Airlines & Resorts have Enhanced Customer Safety

232

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

233

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

234

Workcations - A New Trend in Travel

235

Weekly Travel News & Updates Sept. 6th

236

Review of Paradisus Los Cabos Resort in Cabo San Lucas Mexico

237

Heading to Cabo San Lucas Mexico!!

238

Great Travel News & Updates for August

239

Our Review of Sandals Antigua

240

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

241

The Difference in Secrets vs. Sandals Resorts

242

Travel News & Updates of the Week

243

The Difference in Sandals Luxury, Club, and Butler Rooms

244

What Destinations are Open for Travel & Travel News Update

245

Review of Unico 20 87 in Riviera Maya Mexico

246

Traveling During the Coronavirus Outbreak

247

A Preview of Unico 20 87 in Riviera Maya Mexico

248

Travel News Update for the Week of June 13th

249

The Most European Cities in the U.S.

250

Our Stay in Napa Valley!!

251

A Special Invitation To Our Listeners!

252

Our Most Booked Destinations for Babymoons

253

Tips for Planning a Destination Wedding

254

New Safety and Cleaning Standards for Travel

255

Family Friendly All-inclusive Options for Holiday Travel

256

April Travel Updates for the Covid Outbreak

257

Reviewing Ritz Carlton Cancun

258

Reviewing Secrets Playa Mujeres

259

Travel News & Updates for March

260

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

261

Travel Plans with the Coronavirus Outbreak

262

Going on an Alaska Cruise! Special Guest Brian Tenholder!

263

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

264

To Recline or Not to Recline an Airplane Seat?

265

Where to Find Overwater Bungalows

266

Reviewing Secrets Cap Cana in Punta Cana Dominican Republic

267

Top 5 Romantic Getaways for Couples!!

268

Reviewing Sandals Ochi (Ocho Rios Jamaica)

269

How Travel Agencies Work

270

Best Cruise Lines for Family Travel in 2020

271

Reviewing Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau Bahamas

272

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

273

Happy New Year & How Penyak Travel Started

274

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

275

Travel Tips for Going on a Cruise

276

How to Handle a Canceled or Delayed Flight

277

Getting Black Friday Travel Deals and Happy Thanksgiving!!

278

Discussing Ireland & Introducing Our Newest Team Member Jo Clevenger!

279

Is Flying Premium Economy Worth It?

280

Our Stay In Paris France

281

Attention Wine Lovers: Our Stay In Bordeaux France

282

Our Trip To Oahu Hawaii

283

Heading to Hawaii to Tour the Top Spots!

284

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

285

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

286

Europe Series Part 1 Our Stay In London

287

Planning our trip to Europe

288

Reviewing Sandals Grenada

289

Traveling During Hurricane Season

290

Our Top 5 Beach Destinations for Beach Lovers!

291

Our Trip to Sandals Southcoast

292

Budget Friendly Honeymoon or Anniversary Trip Options!

293

Traveling to Aruba & Our Thoughts on the Dominican Republic

294

Vacation to The Grand Canyon

295

Our Top 3 Swim Up Bars in Tropical Destinations

296

Traveling to Cabo San Lucas Mexico!

297

Save Time During Your Travels with These Apps & Hacks

298

Budget Friendly Quick Three Night Getaway Options!

299

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

300

Our Stay at Secrets Royal Beach in Punta Cana Dominican Republic

301

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

302

Cruise to Havana Cuba

303

All-Inclusive vs. Non All-Inclusive Resorts

304

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

305

Reviewing Beaches Turks & Caicos

306

Our Stay at Baha Mar in Nassau Bahamas!

307

Planning a Trip to Nassau Bahamas and Turks and Caicos

308

All About Destination Weddings in the Caribbean!

309

Our Stay in Jamaica at Sandals Negril!

310

10 Minute Travel Tip - Basic Economy Airline Fares

311

Traveling To Negril Jamaica

312

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

313

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

314

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

315

Airport Etiquette & Our Upcoming Trip to Tahiti

316

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

317

How to get the best deal on Holiday Travel

318

The best bang for your buck in Las Vegas!

319

Top Travel Mistakes to Avoid in 2018

320

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

321

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

322

Our Top 3 Resorts & Destinations for Couples and Honeymoons