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Chris & Scott welcome back special guest Hunter Smith with Princess Cruises to talk about two exclusive Princess features: Medallion Class and the ability to add packages like Princess Plus and Princess Premier.

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Chris breaks down two ways you can celebrate Halloween the Disney way - at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World, and/or aboard Disney Cruise Line for Halloween on the High Seas.

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Chris shares details on the 2027 Walt Disney World vacation packages that are now on sale (including a new dining plan)

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Chris & Scott welcome back special guest Hunter Smith with Princess Cruises to talk about itineraries that aren't just your average round-trip to the Caribbean. 

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Scammers are on the prowl, trying to take your vacation and exploit it to get your money. Chris breaks down the latest travel scams and how you can avoid being a victim.

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Chris has a "live" update from the annual CLIA Cruise360 conference. What is it and why does Premier Custom Travel attend each year? 

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Chris & Scott welcome back special guest Hunter Smith with Princess Cruises to get an update on new ships and great options for your next Alaska adventure.

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Chris is not happy after a TV anchor throws travel advisors under the bus.

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Big new from Jamaica regarding the reopening of the Sandals resorts damaged during Hurricane Melissa. Chris has all the details.

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Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a new option called "Express Dining." Chris has all the details and sample menus.

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The annual Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is underway. Chris has a tasty preview of some of the amazing food and beverages you can sample there during your next trip to Disneyland.

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Chris shares a story you won't believe about someone who came up with a unique emotional support...we won't spoil it. But it's true and it's hilarious.

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Royal Caribbean recently announced a new class of cruise ships. Chris takes a look at what we know -- and what the tea leaves might reveal.

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Chris shares which services are going to be more expensive on your next Carnival Cruise.

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Chris has an important podcast about traveling with specific documents

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Disney Cruise Line just announced their summer 2027 sailings and a special announcement for sailings from Galveston. Chris has all the details. 

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Ever get an email with an offer to bid on a stateroom upgrade for your cruise and wonder how it works? Chris breaks down what it means and gives you the ins and outs of when to bid (and when not to bid)

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ECC? ACC? VTA? Chris and the PCT team have a lot of letters next to their names - but what do they all mean?

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Chris has an update on the winter storm and its anticipated impact on air, sea, and land travel in southeast Texas. Note: This will be our final podcast update for this storm. Real time updates are available in the Premier Custom Travel Severe Weather Center.

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Special Guest Gina Kerscher from Kensington joins Chris to introduce her company and their completely customizable private guided tours to over 100 destinations worldwide.

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Special Guest Eric Molina returns to talk with Chris about Viking Expeditions and their journeys to some destinations you might not expect from an "expedition" cruise.

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A recent news story put the travel agency world in the spotlight - and not for a good reason. Chris has the story and the one question you can ask to avoid having this happen to you.

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They may have started on the river, but they've expanded to the world's oceans. Special Guest Eric Molina from Viking Ocean Cruises joins Chris to discuss his company's small ship product.

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Special Guest Kristin Viotto from Holland America joins Chris to talk about Legendary and Grand Journeys of up to 133 nights!

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Special Guest Jill Noble from the Scenic Group returns to chat with Chris about Emerald Cruises, with ships on the rivers and some amazing yachts.

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Chris has the scoop on the Broadway performers that will be taking the stage at EPCOT as part of Walt Disney World's Festival of the Arts

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Chris was onboard as Celebrity Cruises named their new ship Celebrity Xcel. In this podcast, he shares the updates that have been made to this newest Edge series ship.

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Chris is joined by special guest Kristin Viotto from Holland America to look at itineraries to Alaska and something about drinking a toe?!?

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Chris has details on the re-opening of the government and what to expect travel-wise in the coming days and weeks

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Royal Caribbean is bringing Icon of the Seas to Texas and Chris has the breaking details on this and other Galveston ship news.

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Special Guest Eric Molina from Viking River Cruises joins Chris to talk about his brand and the rivers they sail around the world.

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Chris has an update from Sandals & Beaches with the re-opening dates for their Jamaican resorts affected by Hurricane Melissa

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Chris, Danielle, & Scott, the entire PCT team, are here to chat about seasickness and how they are able to enjoy cruising without having to worry about it (and how you can, too!) 

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Chris shares an update on the Jamaica Tourism Board's efforts to re-open the island to guests, plus Premier Custom Travel's efforts to help raise money for Jamaican relief efforts.

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In this special edition podcast, Chris has the latest on Hurricane Melissa and her expected impact on Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the travel industry.

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Special Guest Jill Noble from the Scenic Group joins Chris to talk about Scenic - a brand that offers both river and ocean cruises.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to place the grocery order for a cruise ship? On today's episode, Chris shares how much food a ship must carry in order to feed customers and crew on a typical voyage.

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Facebook groups. Cruise Critic. They can be wonderful resources for getting information and asking questions about your vacation. Most people mean well. But sometimes the answers you get aren't accurate and could create major issues during your travels. Chris has some advice on how to use these resources effectively without making a costly mistake.

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Chris is joined by special guest Kristin Viotto from Holland America as they discuss the cruise line, what makes it special, and some of the places you can visit on a DAM ship.

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Royal Caribbean recently welcomed their 100 millionth guest onboard - and you don't host that many customers without reaching some other fascinating milestones. Chris breaks down the numbers in our season three premiere.

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Chris has breaking news about Celebrity River Cruises and how you can get priority access to be among the first to book.

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Chris breaks down the new Disney Cruise Line itineraries for Galveston from November, 2026 through April, 2027.

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Starting August 5th, Premier Custom Travel will present Travel Tuesdays - eight virtual live events spotlighting some of our top vacation options. All events are free but we do ask you to pre-register. In this special edition podcast, Chris has a preview of the eight upcoming special events.

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Many of our cruise customers get special exclusive offers and some wonder - can Premier Custom Travel book those? Will it cost me extra to book through you? Do I get the same benefits? Chris has all the answers in our final episode of season 2.

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Celebrity Cruises President Laura Hodges Bethge just shared some new details about their upcoming river cruise debut, and Chris has all the scoop.

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Chris breaks down the news that Disney Cruise Line plans to sail year-round from Galveston starting in 2027.

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Yesterday, the newest Florida theme park officially opened its doors. Chris has your first look at Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort.

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The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will again host Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this fall. Chris give you a preview of this annual spooktacular event.

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Celebrity Cruises recently announced that they will be launching river cruises in 2027. Chris has all the details that are available now about this new product.

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In today's episode, Chris talks food & wine & fun with a look at what you can expect from this year's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World.

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