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PASSPORTS and PROMISES

Shalene Dudley

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/23d. Total Eps: 11

Join award-winning destination wedding specialist Shalene as she takes you behind the scenes of dreamy destination weddings and luxury travel experiences. Through real conversations and #LatitudeLessons from over two decades of expertise, Passports and Promises is a unique blend of emotion, humorous stories, and practical travel advice. As North America's trusted voice, Shalene features destination wedding planning tips, discusses popular and emerging destinations and the local culture, coveted wedding locations, and shares present and past client experiences/advice. With special episodes featuring Shalene's travel-savvy kids and their adventures abroad, Passports and Promises provides a well-rounded, honest, and engaging podcast designed to inspire couples deciding on destination weddings as well as those with a travel bug across Canada and the US.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - placesAndTravel
24/01/2026
#100
🇨🇦 Canada - placesAndTravel
28/10/2025
#90
🇨🇦 Canada - placesAndTravel
11/07/2025
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https://www.instagram.com/latitude_concierge_travels
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Island "I Do's" - Inside an All-Inclusive Jamaican Wedding

Season 1 · Episode 4

Thursday, July 10, 2025 • Duration

Planning the perfect destination wedding just got real for this Toronto couple. In this episode of Passports & Promises with Shalene, Fabiola and Wilfred share their wedding planning guide to navigating an all inclusive destination wedding at one of the best destination wedding locations in Jamaica. Their Couples Resort experience reveals the hidden costs that wedding planning checklists never mention, including a shocking $3000 weather contingency decision for 'Tents,' that blindsided their wedding planning budget. This destination wedding planning nightmare turned into a valuable lessons about affordable destination weddings and managing last minute guest cancelations. They discuss why choosing adult-only destination wedding venues made sense for their lifestyle, the benefits of destination wedding packages with automatic payments, and their biggest wedding coordination mistake that had them scrambling the day before. Fabiola and Wilfred's wedding offers practical insights to couples researching destination wedding locations or wondering how a wedding coordinator manages weather forecasts threatening outdoor ceremonies. Their story proves that even the most organized destination weddings face unexpected challenges, but proper planning and flexibility can still create the perfect celebration.

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Website - https://passportsandpromisespodcast.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/passportsandpromisespodcast/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@passportsandpromisespodcast/

Follow Shalene!!

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalene-dudley-cta-wpicc-dws-pmp%C2%AE-49ab37b/

Latitude Concierge Travels Ltd

Website - https://www.latitudeconciergetravels.com/what-we-do-bedford

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/latitude-concierge-travels-ltd/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/latitude_concierge_travels/

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Your Wedding Concierge's Guide to Avoiding Expensive Mistakes

Season 1 · Episode 3

Thursday, June 26, 2025 • Duration

Planning a destination wedding but don't know where to start? Travel agent Shalene teams up with destination wedding specialist Michelle Vuong to break down the biggest mistakes couples make when planning celebrations abroad. From choosing the wrong time of year that could double your costs to managing guests who disappear last minute, this episode reveals the insider secrets that could save you thousands. Michelle shares why February weddings are budget killers, how hurricane season affects only half the destinations you think it does, and why teachers on your guest list will completely change your planning timeline. Plus, discover the three different booking methods that can make or break your group's success and why some couples should absolutely skip destination weddings altogether. If you are torn between a courthouse ceremony or a Caribbean celebration, this episode gives you the roadmap to make the right choice for your wedding and your wallet.

Connect with Shalene:

Podcast:

Website - passportsandpromisespodcast.com

Instagram - @passportsandpromisespodcast

YouTube - @passportsandpromisespodcast

Shalene:

Website - latitudeconciergetravels.com

LinkedIn - @shalene-dudley-cta-wpicc-dws-pmp

Instagram - @latitude_concierge_travels

Connect with Michelle Vuong:

LinkedIn - @michelle-vuong

Instagram - @michelle_travelconcierge

Bio - futureleadersintravel.com/michelle-v

Email - michellevuong077@gmail.com

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From Dream to Drama: What Really Happened After My Client Won a Free Wedding

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 • Duration

Imagine getting a phone call telling you that you've won a completely free destination wedding package worth thousands of dollars. No catch, no hidden fees, just show up and say "I do" in paradise. That's exactly what happened to client and long time friend 'Yola,' when she entered a contest at a bridal show, and her journey exposed every myth about destination wedding planning. In this episode of Passports and Promises with Shalene, we talk about managing guests who bail last minute to choosing resorts that can make or break your celebration, Yola shares the unfiltered truth about what really happens when you plan a wedding abroad. Plus, hear about their recent trip to Dreams Natura - that almost didn't happen due to the worst travel day imaginable, complete with snowstorms, flight delays, and plane crashes! Also hear about a hilarious 6 person hibachi caper. This episode will change how you think about group travel and destination weddings.

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Resort Adventures and Froyo Obsessions: Kids Review Beaches Turks & Caicos with Shalene

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, May 19, 2025 • Duration

Get ready for something special - two young travelers, 8-year-old Jordan and 10-year-old Jacob, also known as “The Potatoes”, share their unfiltered review of Beaches Turks and Caicos straight from their perspective. This adorable episode of Passports and Promises features Jacob and Jordan's hilarious take on resort life, from their daily froyo addiction that got them in trouble to Jacob's newfound independence checking himself out of the kids club. The siblings reveal the inside scoop on the best water slides (the LED-lit red one is "apparently legendary"), their favorite pools, and why the Italian village beats all the rest. Bringing you to a laugh at Jordan's 8th birthday cabana adventures, Jacob's strategic basketball court visits, and their very honest opinions about each resort section. Spoiler Alert: the Caribbean village is "insanely boring" according to them. From toilet overflows to singing Taylor Swift in the resort show, this episode captures the genuine excitement and disappointment of young travelers. Listen to discover their must-know tips about the swim-up bars and which water slides to hit first. These kids don't hold back - they'll tell you exactly which pools to choose, what restaurants to skip, and why you should pack your own spoons for froyo runs.

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Passports & PROMISES - Trailer

Monday, May 19, 2025 • Duration

As North America's trusted voice, Shalene features destination wedding planning tips, discusses popular and emerging destinations and the local culture, coveted wedding locations, and shares present and past client experiences/advice. With special episodes featuring Shalene's travel-savvy kids and their adventures abroad, Passports and Promises provides a well-rounded, honest, and engaging podcast designed to inspire couples deciding on destination weddings as well as those with a travel bug across Canada and the US.

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A Dozen Disasters and a Dress: Unfortunate Events, Fortunate Love

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 • Duration

Some destination weddings have minor hiccups. Lindsey DaSilva's 2018 Costa Rica celebration had twelve major disasters that would make most couples cancel everything. In this episode of Passports & Promises with Shalene, Lindsey shares her legendary Dreams Las Mareas wedding story with the humor and perspective that got her through it all. Her mother-in-law got violently sick during the transfer, turning a 90-minute journey into a three-hour ordeal. The spa gave her bright orange eye-shadow instead of natural makeup, requiring her to wash her face and start over. The wedding bar only served the two juices she's allergic to, her dress suddenly didn't fit after being steamed, and her best man had an allergic reaction during his speech.

The disasters continued with a DJ who completely ignored their playlist, a wedding video with no audio, and yes, a raccoon attack on Aunt Wendy. Yet seven years later, Lindsey and Mike are happily married with two kids, proving that wedding day catastrophes don't predict relationship success. Her story offers valuable insights for couples planning Costa Rica destination weddings, the importance of experienced coordinators, and why sometimes the worst weddings make the strongest marriages. This episode is essential listening for anyone who needs perspective on what really matters when celebrating love abroad.

Follow Passports & Promises!!
Website - https://passportsandpromisespodcast.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/passportsandpromisespodcast/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@passportsandpromisespodcast

Follow Shalene!!
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalene-dudley-cta-wpicc-dws-pmp%C2%AE-49ab37b/

Latitude Concierge Travels Ltd
Website - https://www.latitudeconciergetravels.com/what-we-do-bedford
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/latitude-concierge-travels-ltd/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/latitude_concierge_travels/

Follow Lindsey DaSilva:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzy_s_/

Two for Two Photography:Website: https://www.twofortwophotography.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twofortwophotography/

Passport to Chaos: Wild Client Requests & Wedding Drama Abroad

Season 1 · Episode 6

Friday, August 29, 2025 • Duration

In this episode of Passports & Promises, Shalene and travel expert Lia Vincent dive into the unpredictable world of destination weddings and group travel. Talking about unique client requests like finding a lost umbrella in Mexico to managing tricky family dynamics and rooming challenges, they share unforgettable stories that reveal the real behind-the-scenes of planning paradise celebrations. In this episode, listeners will hear about common travel mishaps, last-minute changes, and the surprising ways couples and guests navigate the chaos of booking resorts and handling guest lists. Discover insights on enforcing group rules, handling drama, and keeping everyone happy on large trips. If managing travel groups or destination weddings sounds overwhelming, this episode offers laughs and lessons to make the process smoother. Tune in for travel tips, entertaining tales, and real-life advice from two insiders with years of experience.

Follow Passports & Promises:

Website - https://passportsandpromisespodcast.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/passportsandpromisespodcast/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@passportsandpromisespodcast/

Follow Shalene:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalene-dudley-cta-wpicc-dws-pmp%C2%AE-49ab37b/

Latitude Concierge Travels Ltd

Website - https://www.latitudeconciergetravels.com/what-we-do-bedford

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/latitude-concierge-travels-ltd/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/latitude_concierge_travels/

Follow Lia Vincent:

Instagram: @lia.vincent — https://www.instagram.com/lia.vincent/

LinkedIn: Lia Vincent — https://www.linkedin.com/in/lia-vincent

Website: https://www.vincentvacations.com/agents/liavincent

TikTok - VincentVacations

Grouped - The One App to Rule Them All

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 • Duration

Every destination wedding planner knows the nightmare: scattered WhatsApp groups, missed announcements, and guests left waiting when plans change. In this episode of Passports & Promises with Shalene, Chanell Facey shares how her 2015 destination wedding disaster led to the creation of Grouped, an app designed to fix the chaos of group travel and wedding communication. As both co-founder of Grouped and a destination wedding specialist, Chanell explains how the platform helps planners and couples manage large guest lists, coordinate real-time itinerary updates, and send emergency alerts without relying on messy group chats. She shares experiences from coordinating a 96-person family trip in St. Martin to managing smaller wedding groups, showing how technology fills the gaps even in the most organized destination packages. The conversation also explores how planners and travel concierge services are using digital tools to streamline communication, ensuring guests stay informed and engaged throughout the event.

Follow Passports & Promises:

Website - https://passportsandpromisespodcast.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/passportsandpromisespodcast/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@passportsandpromisespodcast/

Follow Shalene:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalene-dudley-cta-wpicc-dws-pmp%C2%AE-49ab37b/

Latitude Concierge Travels Ltd

Website - https://www.latitudeconciergetravels.com/what-we-do-bedford

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/latitude-concierge-travels-ltd/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/latitude_concierge_travels/

Follow Chanell Facey:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanellfacey/

Website - https://thegroupedapp.com/

The Resort That Made Us Stop Looking - How Secrets Moxché Became Our Wedding “Yes”

Season 1 · Episode 10

Monday, January 5, 2026 • Duration

In this episode of Passports and Promises, Shalene reunites with Michael Morimoto and David Geist to discuss their 98-guest destination wedding at Secrets Moxché in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. What started as wedding planning overwhelm with destinations ranging from Greece to the Dominican Republic became a masterclass in detail-oriented planning, thanks to the couples' spreadsheet savvy and creative problem-solving. David and Michael upgraded to Impression Moxché for their accommodations and chose the Sky Deck venue at Moxché, a decision that proved perfect when a cyclone hit their wedding weekend.

Michael and David share the real talk about hidden fees that caught them off guard, why they hired an outside photographer instead of simply using the resort's team, and how transparent pricing earlier in the process would have changed their experience. They also reveal why keeping their entire celebration on the enclosed Sky Deck (instead of moving to the pool deck as originally planned) turned out to be the best decision they never knew they were making. Couples planning large destination weddings will appreciate the practical advice on guest list management, the adults-only resort decision, and why starting to plan 14 months ahead made all the difference.

Listen to the full Passports and Promises episode for more details on managing large destination wedding groups and navigating resort planning processes. Reach out to Latitude Concierge Travels to start planning your own next travel destination and wedding celebration.

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Passports & Promises - Website, Instagram, YouTube

Latitude Concierge Travels Ltd - Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok

Secrets Moxché - Instagram,Website, Facebook

Impression by Secrets Moxché - Instagram, Facebook, Website

Dreamcatcher Film - Instagram, Website, Facebook

David Rangel Photography - Instagram, Website, Facebook

Sunshine and Storms at Sandals South Coast: Inside an Unforgettable Jamaica Wedding

Season 1 · Episode 9

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 • Duration

What started as a sun-drenched ceremony in the over-the-water chapel turned into an unforgettable indoor celebration when tropical rains sent the entire group sprinting for cover. With 26 rooms full of educators finally traveling after pandemic lockdowns, the energy was electric, and even the resort staff called them "one of the most fun groups we've had in weeks." In this episode of Passports and Promises, host Shalene Dudley sits down with longtime friend Paul to relive his August 2022 wedding at Sandals South Coast Jamaica.

Paul shares how a last-minute $750 chapel upgrade became the best decision of the trip, why flexible booking dates helped more guests attend, and the one thing he wishes they'd done differently with their wedding photos. The conversation also touches on the recent devastation of Hurricane Melissa, which destroyed the very chapel where Paul and Jenny exchanged vows. Couples considering a Caribbean destination wedding will walk away with real insights on group dynamics, resort inclusions, and why sometimes the unplanned moments make the best memories.

Follow Shalene!!
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalene-dudley-cta-wpicc-dws-pmp%C2%AE-49ab37b/

Sandals Resort

Website - https://www.sandals.com/
Sandals Jamaica: https://www.sandals.com/south-coast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandalsresorts/Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/sandalsresorts/X - https://x.com/sandalsresorts/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sandalsresorts

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