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Know Before You Go Travel Show — 329 episodes

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1

Is Hermitage Bay Worth the Price? Our Honest Antigua Review

2

Sandals Ochi vs. Sandals Negril: Which Jamaica Resort Is Right for You?

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

10

Before You Book Aruba… Listen to This First

11

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

12

The Global Entry Hack Most Travelers Miss: Enrollment on Arrival

13

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

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

Travel Tip Tuesday! What Are Basic Economy Airline Fares?

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

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

26

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

27

Jamaica Rebuilds: Updated Resort Reopening Dates After Hurricane Melissa

28

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

29

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

30

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

31

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

32

Travel Tip Tuesday! Updated Travel Requirements to Europe!

33

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

34

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

35

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

36

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

37

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

38

Sugar Beach Resort Review – St. Lucia Luxury in Paradise

39

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

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

Podcasting LIVE from Sugar Beach Resort in St. Lucia!

44

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

45

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

46

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

47

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

48

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

49

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

50

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

51

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

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

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

54

Exploring and Reviewing the Luxurious Secrets Impression Isla Mujeres!

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Recording Live from Luxury: Atelier Playa Mujeres Update Episode

56

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

57

The Ultimate 2025 Travel Guide: Tips You Need to Know

58

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

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

Inside Look: Secrets St. Lucia’s Grand Opening

64

Top Things to Consider when Selecting an All-Inclusive Resort

65

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

66

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

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

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Podcasting LIVE from Hotel Xcaret in Cancun Mexico!

69

Hotel Xcaret Cancun Review and Big Sandals Travel News!

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Our Top Budget Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts for Families!

71

What To Do When A Hurricane Disrupts Your Travel Plans

72

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

73

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

74

New Resorts Opening and Travel News Updates May 2024

75

Our Favorite Family Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts for 2024!

76

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

77

Top Travel Tips for Traveling To Cancun Mexico

78

Is Sandals St. Vincent the Best Sandals Resort?

79

The Top Resorts for Group Travel & Friend Trips!

80

Resort Comparison: Sandals Dunns River vs. Sandals Royal Curacao

81

Our Biggest Travel Adventure Yet! Seeing Northern Lights!

82

Podcasting Live from Finland!! Chasing the Northern Lights!

83

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

84

The Best Sandals Resorts for a Destination Wedding

85

We are Live from Sandals Negril!

86

Our Trip to Sandals Negril!!

87

The Best Resorts for a Destination Wedding in Cancun!

88

10 Things to Know Before Traveling to St. Lucia!

89

Recapping Our Top 5 Most Downloaded Episodes of 2023!

90

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

91

Elite Resort Comparison Secrets Moxche vs. Atelier Playa Mujeres

92

Our Favorite New Resorts Opening in 2024!

93

Cruise Ship Review of The MSC Seaside

94

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

95

We are LIVE on a Cruise Ship in the Bahamas

96

The Best Tips for Planning a Honeymoon or Romantic Getaway!

97

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

98

Which Resort is Better, Secrets Akumal or Secrets Moxche?

99

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

100

Our Favorite Resorts for a Fall Getaway!

101

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

102

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

103

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

104

Sandals Royal Curacao vs. Sandals Grenada Resort Debate

105

The Best Family Friendly All-Inclusive in Punta Cana!

106

Tips for Traveling During Hurricane Season

107

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

108

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

109

The Best New All-Inclusive Resorts Opening in 2023

110

LIVE from Cancun At Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya!

111

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

112

Our Favorite Boutique Resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico

113

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

114

The Best Travel Tips for Jamaica

115

Secrets Cap Cana vs. Secrets Royal Beach Resort Comparison

116

LIVE from Sandals Regency La Toc in St. Lucia

117

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

118

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

119

Tips for Finding the Best Travel Deals for All-Inclusives

120

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

121

How To Save Money on Your Next Airline Ticket

122

We are LIVE from Secrets Moxche in Playa Del Carmen Mexico

123

A Preview of Secrets Moxche in Playa Del Carmen

124

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

125

Top Tips For Planning a Destination Wedding

126

10 Things To Know Before Traveling to Punta Cana

127

Breaking Down Southwest Airlines Flight Issues

128

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

129

Holiday Travel Tips to Save Time & Money

130

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

131

LIVE from Le Blanc Spa Resort in Cabo San Lucas!

132

Answering Common Travel Questions

133

How To Select the Right All-Inclusive Resort for You

134

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

135

Are Club Level Rooms at Resorts Worth the Upgrade?

136

Our Review of the New Sandals Royal Curacao

137

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

138

LIVE from Sandals Royal Curacao

139

Hurricane Fiona Impacting Travel and Tips for Traveling During Hurricane Season

140

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

141

Ranking The Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Food!

142

Sandals Grenada vs. Sandals Grande Antigua Resort Comparison

143

Travel Tips for Handling Flight Delays & Cancellations

144

Full Review of Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Cruise

145

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

146

What to Know About Vacation Clubs

147

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

148

Just Wow! Atelier Playa Mujeres Review!

149

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

150

The Best Travel Tips for Cancun Mexico

151

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

152

LIVE from our Butler Suite at Sandals Royal Bahamian

153

What to Expect at the New Sandals Royal Bahamian!

154

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

155

Sandals Montego Bay VS. Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort Debate

156

A Guide to Tipping at All Inclusive Resorts

157

Must See & Do Hidden Travel Gems!

158

Updated Entry Requirements for Popular Caribbean & Tropical Destinations

159

Travel News & Big Cruise Updates for March-April 2022

160

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

161

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

162

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

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LIVE from Sandals Royal Barbados!!

164

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

165

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

166

LIVE from Secrets Royal Beach in Punta Cana Dominican Republic!

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

168

Travel News & Updates for January 2022!

169

The Most Romantic Room Categories In the Caribbean!

170

Our Best Travel Tips & Advice for 2022

171

Full Review of our Stay at Resorts Secrets Cap Cana!

172

LIVE from Hyatt Zilara in Dominican Republic!

173

Sandals Negril vs. Couples Negril Resort Comparison

174

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

175

WOW! The Best Black Friday Travel Deals!

176

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

177

LIVE from Sandals South Coast in Jamaica!!

178

Our #1 Ranked All-Inclusive in Jamaica!!

179

Travel News & Updates for November 2021

180

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

181

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

182

Couples Swept Away vs. Couples Negril (Resort Comparison)

183

Travel News & Updates for October

184

Full Review of Couples Swept Away in Negril Jamaica

185

Why we LOVE Sandals Grenada 2021!

186

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

187

Negril's Top Excursions & Travel Tips

188

LIVE from Sandals Grenada!

189

Travel News and Updates for August

190

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

191

Our Review of Jade Mountain Resort in St. Lucia!

192

Travel News & Updates for July

193

FULL Review of Sandals Grande St. Lucian

194

Traveling to St. Lucia & Review of Sandals Halcyon

195

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

196

Experiencing Disney with Autism

197

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

198

Travel News & Updates for May

199

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

200

Unico 20 87 vs. Secrets Akumal Resort Comparison Episode

201

Travel Q&A From Our Youtube Channel!

202

Full Review Of Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma Bahamas

203

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

204

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

205

Universal Studios Best Travel Tips with Expert Stacey Wild

206

Cruising in 2021! Big Changes to the Cruising Industry!

207

The Ultimate Packing List for Tropical Travel (2021)

208

Cruising Update & Travel News for March 21st

209

Top Family Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts for 2021

210

Travel News & Updates for March

211

Top Travel Tips & Mistakes to Avoid for 2021

212

2021's Most Booked Romantic Destinations & Resorts

213

Conversation on Travel Trends for 2021

214

Travel Deals of the Month!

215

A Review of Sandals Montego Bay 2021

216

Travel News & Updates Feb. 3rd

217

Our Visit to Sandals Royal Caribbean

218

LIVE from Sandals Montego Bay Jamaica

219

Preview of Sandals Montego Bay & The Legacy of Butch Stewart

220

Our Thoughts on CDC's International Flight Requirements

221

Cancun vs Cabo!

222

Recapping 2020 & Looking Ahead to 2021

223

Travel News for the Week Dec. 23rd

224

Sandals is Coming to Curacao!

225

Top Tips for Holiday Travel in 2020

226

A Full Review of Le Blanc Cancun

227

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

228

Reviewing our Stay at Secrets Akumal

229

LIVE from Cancun: Le Blanc Resort & Secrets Akumal

230

Travel News & Updates for Nov. 7th

231

Episode #100! Our Most Booked Destiantions During Covid

232

Top Excursions in Montego Bay Jamaica for Families & Couples

233

Resort Reviews in Cabo San Lucas Mexico

234

Travel News & Updates for Oct.12th

235

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

236

The Disney Experience Now vs. Pre-Covid

237

Travel News & Updates for Sept. 29th

238

How Airlines & Resorts have Enhanced Customer Safety

239

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

240

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

241

Workcations - A New Trend in Travel

242

Weekly Travel News & Updates Sept. 6th

243

Review of Paradisus Los Cabos Resort in Cabo San Lucas Mexico

244

Heading to Cabo San Lucas Mexico!!

245

Great Travel News & Updates for August

246

Our Review of Sandals Antigua

247

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

248

The Difference in Secrets vs. Sandals Resorts

249

Travel News & Updates of the Week

250

The Difference in Sandals Luxury, Club, and Butler Rooms

251

What Destinations are Open for Travel & Travel News Update

252

Review of Unico 20 87 in Riviera Maya Mexico

253

Traveling During the Coronavirus Outbreak

254

A Preview of Unico 20 87 in Riviera Maya Mexico

255

Travel News Update for the Week of June 13th

256

The Most European Cities in the U.S.

257

Our Stay in Napa Valley!!

258

A Special Invitation To Our Listeners!

259

Our Most Booked Destinations for Babymoons

260

Tips for Planning a Destination Wedding

261

New Safety and Cleaning Standards for Travel

262

Family Friendly All-inclusive Options for Holiday Travel

263

April Travel Updates for the Covid Outbreak

264

Reviewing Ritz Carlton Cancun

265

Reviewing Secrets Playa Mujeres

266

Travel News & Updates for March

267

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

268

Travel Plans with the Coronavirus Outbreak

269

Going on an Alaska Cruise! Special Guest Brian Tenholder!

270

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

271

To Recline or Not to Recline an Airplane Seat?

272

Where to Find Overwater Bungalows

273

Reviewing Secrets Cap Cana in Punta Cana Dominican Republic

274

Top 5 Romantic Getaways for Couples!!

275

Reviewing Sandals Ochi (Ocho Rios Jamaica)

276

How Travel Agencies Work

277

Best Cruise Lines for Family Travel in 2020

278

Reviewing Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau Bahamas

279

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

280

Happy New Year & How Penyak Travel Started

281

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

282

Travel Tips for Going on a Cruise

283

How to Handle a Canceled or Delayed Flight

284

Getting Black Friday Travel Deals and Happy Thanksgiving!!

285

Discussing Ireland & Introducing Our Newest Team Member Jo Clevenger!

286

Is Flying Premium Economy Worth It?

287

Our Stay In Paris France

288

Attention Wine Lovers: Our Stay In Bordeaux France

289

Our Trip To Oahu Hawaii

290

Heading to Hawaii to Tour the Top Spots!

291

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

292

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

293

Europe Series Part 1 Our Stay In London

294

Planning our trip to Europe

295

Reviewing Sandals Grenada

296

Traveling During Hurricane Season

297

Our Top 5 Beach Destinations for Beach Lovers!

298

Our Trip to Sandals Southcoast

299

Budget Friendly Honeymoon or Anniversary Trip Options!

300

Traveling to Aruba & Our Thoughts on the Dominican Republic

301

Vacation to The Grand Canyon

302

Our Top 3 Swim Up Bars in Tropical Destinations

303

Traveling to Cabo San Lucas Mexico!

304

Save Time During Your Travels with These Apps & Hacks

305

Budget Friendly Quick Three Night Getaway Options!

306

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

307

Our Stay at Secrets Royal Beach in Punta Cana Dominican Republic

308

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

309

Cruise to Havana Cuba

310

All-Inclusive vs. Non All-Inclusive Resorts

311

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

312

Reviewing Beaches Turks & Caicos

313

Our Stay at Baha Mar in Nassau Bahamas!

314

Planning a Trip to Nassau Bahamas and Turks and Caicos

315

All About Destination Weddings in the Caribbean!

316

Our Stay in Jamaica at Sandals Negril!

317

10 Minute Travel Tip - Basic Economy Airline Fares

318

Traveling To Negril Jamaica

319

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

320

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

321

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

322

Airport Etiquette & Our Upcoming Trip to Tahiti

323

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

324

How to get the best deal on Holiday Travel

325

The best bang for your buck in Las Vegas!

326

Top Travel Mistakes to Avoid in 2018

327

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

328

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

329

Our Top 3 Resorts & Destinations for Couples and Honeymoons