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In this edition of the Easy Travels podcast, Martin and Chris are joined by Dori Saltzman, Senior Editor at Travel Market Report. Dori talks about travel journalism, how to communicate with reporters as a travel professional, and Halloween-themed travel fiction. Enjoy!

Time for the next edition of our Local Chats! Martin and Chris had the privilege of speaking with Nexion's own Becqi Sherman, four-year resident of Jacksonville, who joined the conversation to talk about everything this often-overlooked Florida city has to offer and why she chose to make it her home.

Want to join us on the show and talk about your city or town? Reach out to us at communications@nexion.com and you could be our next guest!

Recorded at CoNexion 2026 in Austin, TX, Chris and Martin interviewed travel advisor Aiste Stanley in front of a live audience (yes, that's real applause you're hearing). Aiste was kind enough to join us for a quick discussion of her travel industry origin story, starting her own agency (Trabeona Travels) and the necessity of travel professionals to sometimes choose between the lesser of two evils.

Thanks for listening and, as always, Easy Travels!

Get ready for the Royal treatment! In this partner chat, Martin and Chris sit down with Vicki Freed from Royal Caribbean to discuss the cruise line putting fun and adventure at the forefront of everything they do.

In this episode, Martin sits down with Terri "TC" Phelps, not only an expert travel advisor but an expert on all things Denver, Colorado.

Want to be part of our Local Chats and share some of the great hidden gems in your town? Contact communications@nexion.com and you could be our next guest!

Until next time, Easy Travels!

For this Partner Chat, Martin and Chris were joined by Virgin Voyages' Lauren Harris, who walked our dynamic duo through what's new with the cruise line that challenges all the expectations associated with cruising. Get your tall glass of iced tea ready, because it's a spicy one today.

Today's episode was recorded during the blistering pre-July 4th heat wave, so just to cool things down, Chris and Martin decided to sit back with a tall glass of iced tea and discuss some of the lesser-known gems of their respective home towns. As promised, all the places mentioned here can be found in the show notes below. If you'd like to join the Easy Travels crew and talk about your home town on the podcast, send us an email at communications@nexion.com.

National Arboretum

Eden Center

Mama Chang Restaurant

The Watergate

Dallas Arts District

Nasher Sculpture Center

Klyde Warren Park

Trinity River Audubon Center

Las Palmas

Joe T. Garcia's

Historic Stoneleigh Hotel

Jade Andersen-Dukes sits down with the Easy Travels crew to discuss all things Oceania Cruises. Learn what the cruise line has to offer, what makes them stand out, and what song Jade thinks we should hear more of on cruise ships. Thanks for listening!

We hope you've been enjoying the Easy Travels podcast! Our supplier partner conversation series will resume later this month, but for now, enjoy a little bit of Chris and Martin for the road.

Strap in for a rugged journey through the nuances of expedition travel! Chris and Martin sat down with Carly Stonecypher from Project Expedition to discuss some of the very cool experiences they provide.

In this episode, Martin and Chris sit down with John Chernesky of Norwegian Cruise Line. John hardly needs an introduction, and his interview skills speak for themselves. Nonetheless, it was good to hear about what NCL has to offer. Even Chris's surprise question couldn't stump this one.

Hey Easy Travelers,

This time, Martin is out, so we had to get Rich, quick. Get it?

With Chris in the driver's seat, who better to help him navigate than Nexion's Director of Educational Programs, Rich Ferrucci.

In this episode, Chris and Rich discuss recent changes to Nexion's Business Development and Education team, upcoming events, behind the scenes with BDE, and more!

Chris was out sick for this one, so Martin is flying solo. In this conversation, Martin sits down with Liz Scanlon of CIE Tours to discuss the value of expertly-guided tours, small group travel and customizable trips.

Introducing Nexion's proudest advocates for LGBT+ travel. Martin and Chris sit down with guests Mike Plumton, Emily Fengler and Adrianne Raia, who have spearheaded this support network for queer-identifying advisors and allies, doing the work to ensure that everyone has access to the joys of traveling.

In our very first partner interview, Martin and Chris sit down with Lisette Thurman from Regent Seven Seas, and one question after the next, she shows us why she's the expert when it comes to cruising.

Martin and Chris sit down with the leaders of the Military in Travel group, Rachel Kerr and Michael Capps. Topics include: personal backgrounds, the military-to-travel transition, the origin and purpose of the group, celebrity crushes, and more! You don't want to miss this one!

The Easy Travels podcast kicks off the New Year with a candid discussion about goal-setting. Nexion's own Arika Banghart joins Martin and Chris to discuss some things we're looking forward to and why none of us really care for New Year's resolutions.

**Please excuse a few brief technical difficulties in this episode. Technology is our friend, but even friends fight sometimes.**

This time of year means so many things to so many different people, and no one is more keenly aware of that than those of us in the travel industry. But however you enjoy (or endure) the holidays, we hope you've enjoyed listening to Martin and Chris kick off what's sure to be a long series of constantly evolving conversations on the Easy Travels podcast. We're excited for what comes next, but you'll hear more about that in 2026!

Happy Holidays from Team Nexion!

Resources for those in the giving spirit:

One Warm Coat

Toys for Tots

No Kid Hungry

Meals on Wheels

Feeding America

Family Bonds

Canadian Charities

Back by popular demand after some technical difficulties, it's the re-upload of our interview with Nexion Travel Group President Jackie Friedman. More new episodes of the Easy Travels podcast coming soon!

Poor yourself a hot cup of cider and get ready for a very spooky edition of Easy Travels...

Easy Travels welcomes Elizabeth Caran - Nexion member, business owner at Outlander Travel, and host of the Fly Away Podcast (link below).

Join Chris and Martin as they talk to Elizabeth about starting her travel business and its companion podcast.

https://outlandertravel.com/podcast/

Even if you've never heard the term "imposter syndrome," you might be familiar with what it feels like. Join Martin and Chris for a candid discussion about imposter syndrome in the professional world. Who needs therapy when you have coworkers like this?

Ever been to a Nexion event? Or any travel industry event for that matter? If you haven't, you'll want to after this episode.

Martin and Chris interview Nexion VP Heather Kindred, who tells us about her career in the travel industry, how it's changed, and how the name "Easy Travels" came to be.

In our last episode (which was also our first) we got to know Coach Martin a little better. This time, the shoe's on the other foot, as Martin grills Nexion Communications Specialist, Chris.

Welcome to the maiden voyage of Easy Travels, a podcast from Nexion Travel Group. Your hosts, Martin and Chris, are here to guide you through the ins and outs of the travel industry, and maybe even convince you of why it's such a great place to work.