WanderCast: Recent Episodes
WanderLuxe Destinations
Life in Luxury, Travel and Everything that’s in between.
WanderLuxe Destinations is a boutique luxury representation company proud to work with some of the world's most incredible luxury hotels, resorts and destination management companies. If you are in the industry or just love travel, you'll want join us as we take you on a journey across the globe.
In this episode of WanderCast we chat with Leonor Cameira, Product & Marketing Manager for The Little Orange, a boutique DMC specializing in making travel magic throughout Portugal. Find out what's new, what's trending on the hotel and destination front.
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In this episode of WanderCast we chat with Lorenzo Vivaldelli, Business Development Manager for Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol and discuss all things Cyprus, also known as the "gateway between the East and West" and the stunning 5-star gem, Parklane!
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In this episode of Wander-U we unpack our recent FAM to the Dominican Republic and the island paradise that is Cayo Levantado Resort. From first impressions, to stunning accommodations, amazing dining and all the little details in-between, our listeners will definitely find a bit of travel inspiration!
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In this Wander-U episode we unpack Jamie's recent travels to Barcelona and Budapest, sharing details from her stay in the recently revamped Grand Hotel Central in Barcelona and Kozmo Hotel Suites & Spa, a boutique hotel located in Budapest.
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In this episode we chat with the Peter Island team and share the exciting updates on this reimagined, iconic resort.
"Time has allowed us to preserve the best of Peter Island’s past while carefully reimagining every amenity and experience. While the soul of the island, warmth of the people, and unspoiled terrain remain familiar, the island’s new accommodations and facilities ensure your aspirations become reality as you experience the resort in your own unique way."
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In the episode of Wander-U, we chat with Jimena Torroella, Commercial Manager for NUBA Incoming Mexico about what's new in this dazzling country. From noteworthy hotel openings, to trending destinations, to the latest news that foodies will love - Mexico is so much more than sea and sand.
NUBA understands the pulse of Mexico and are dedicated to ensuring that your clients are fully engaged with the ever-evolving landscape of this fascinating country.
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In this episode we speak with George Eliades, Founder of the award-winning Seez Travel and discuss the background of this leading DMC as well as best practices for working with this team and must "Seez" destinations and experiences throughout Greece and Cyprus!
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In this Wander-U episode we unpack all the fabulous details from our Casa Torre FAM trip that is sure to inspire travel advisors and travel lovers to explore and experience this vibrant villa located in Costa Careyes, Mexico.
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In this Wander-U episode we share our definition of representation and how our team and services can assist and support the luxury travel advisor.
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On this episode of WanderCast we chat with Francesca Onidi, CEO & Founder of Pix Around, a travel photography service that seamlessly captures special moments spanning the globe.
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In this episode of WanderCast we chat with Marilena Barberi, Co-Founder of Italy With Class. Learn more about how working with this family-owned and trusted DMC can help travelers become "a little more Italian" through their immersive experiences, which also includes Walks Inside Rome and InRome Cooking, all of which are executed with precision.To learn more about Italy With Class click here
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Our team takes our listeners through a recap of 2023 - our travel frenzy across the globe, new additions to our Collection and team and so much more!
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In this episode of Wander-U we chat with Tara D'Agostino and Jamie Jackson and share their favorite travel tips as WanderLuxe Destinations ultimate road warriors!
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In this episode of WanderCast we chat with Nicola Monello, Director of Sales and RevenueManagement for the 5-star Sardinian gem, Abi d'Oru Hotel & Spa. Learn more about Sardinia, Porto Rotondo and the property itself, dubbed, "The Golden Bee".
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In this episode of WanderCast we chat with Sophie Desmazieres and Marie Treppoz, Co-Founders of Homanie, a collection of 5-star luxury dream homes located throughout France and southern Europe. We discuss the roots of Homanie and share exciting news for those looking to travel to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
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On this episode of Wander-U we cover a range of travel safety tips and information with Griffin Bruehl, Founder of Bruehl Inc. With extensive experience in the travel industry, Griffin shares his insight for navigating the world safely.
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In this episode of WanderCast our Director of Sales, Jamie Jackson chats with Nada Zrikem, Head of Product and Experience for Level UP Travel & Lifestyle. We share details about the services offered by this DMC, travel "musts", UAE highlights and we even debunk a few travel myths!
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In this episode of WanderCast we chat with Areli Rosales, Sales Director for Cayo Levantado Resort and Tara D'Agostino, Owner and Managing Director of WanderLuxe Destinations for an in-depth overview of this island paradise including highlights from Tara's personal experience!
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On this episode of WanderCast we chat with Theodore Katis, Director of Sales for the iconic and award-winning Hotel Grande Bretagne and King George Hotel. Both hotels are globally lauded as true luxury experiences located within the heart of Athens, within walking distance to historical landmarks and offering guests the best of the city –art, culture, dining, and shopping!For more information on Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel- click here
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In this episode of WanderCast we chat with Marc Schneider, General Manager of Sunset Reef St. Kitts and share all the details that make this an absolute "travel must" for those seeking a true Caribbean luxury experience set within a lush and vibrant island.
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Click here to read more about Sunset Reef St. Kitts in Condé Nast Traveler "The Best New Hotels in the Caribbean, Mexico, and North Atlantic: 2023 Hot List"
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In this episode of WanderCast we speak with Leonor Cameira, Product & Marketing Manager for The Little Orange, a boutique DMC providing luxury travel experiences and access to a curated collection of Villas throughout Portugal. Leonor shares insight on the regions of Portugal, exclusive experiences and what sets The Little Orange apart from other DMC's servicing Portugal.
For more on The Little Orange be sure to visit their website here.
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In this episode of WanderCast we chat with Evelina Ioannidou, Director of Sales for the reimagined Lindian Village Beach Resort Rhodes Curio Collection by Hilton. We share details on this incredibly designed resort set to reopen June 2023 as well as the island of Rhodes, better known as the "island of the sun".
For more information on Lindian Village, head on over to https://www.lindianvillage.gr
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In this episode of WanderCast we chat with Alicia Diez and Dora Karanikas, Co-Founders of LUXPages, a recently launched platform that strategically and efficiently streamlines the travel planning and luxury travel sales process. LUXPages is designed to globally connect travel industry experts for collaboration and growth.
To learn more about LUXPages, visit their website: https://www.theluxpages.com
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In this Wander-U episode we share some insight on the importance of working with a DMC, developing a relationship with DMC's and what information should be shared upon initial contact.
Make sure to follow us as we #wanderluxeit around the globe @wanderluxedestinations and to learn more about our incredible Portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, DMC's and travel services.
In this mini-episode of WanderCast we chat with Maggie Eskicioglu of AIDA Tailor Made Travelling for the latest updates from Turkey!
To learn more about how your clients can experience truly authentic experiences in Turkey, reach out to WanderLuxe Destinations or directly to AIDA Tailor Made Travelling at info@aidatours.net
Explore more at: www.aidatours.net and www.wanderluxedestinations.com
In this episode we chat with Jimena Torroella, Commercial Manager for NUBA Incoming Mexico. Listen as we cover the personalized services offered by NUBA, the vast and diverse scope of traveling through Mexico (for beginners and repeat travelers), the best way to celebrate the Day of The Dead, the most efficient way for travel advisors to get the ball rolling with NUBA and so much more!
To learn more about NUBA Incoming Mexico, visit their website at: incoming.nubamexico.com and follow @mexicoincoming
For further information on WanderLuxe Destinations and our incredible Portfolio of luxury hotels, DMC's and travel services, visit: www.wanderluxedestinations.com and don't forget to follow us on socials @wanderluxedestinations
Jamie Jackson, Director of Sales for WanderLuxe Destinations spearheads this episode of Wander-U with some tips on how travel advisors can maximize their time spent on FAM trips.
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For our final episode of 2022, Tara D'Agostino, Owner of WanderLuxe Destinations takes a look back on what an incredible year it has been for our team and Collection!
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WanderCast listeners! We are ending Season 2 of our podcast with the first episode of our Wander-U series! Mini episodes where we share travel tidbits, insider info or insights that we hope may be helpful to travel advisors in navigating the industry. A big thank you to our fabulous sales managers, Jamie Jackson and Olivia Link for sparking this series!Explore more at: www.wanderluxedestinations.comFollow @wanderluxedestinations
On this episode we connect with the Castle Hot Springs team for a Q & A sure to cover all you have ever wondered about this award-winning luxury resort.
For more information on Castle Hot Springs, head on over to their website: www.castlehotsprings.com
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In this episode we travel to Croatia to chat with Stanka Selendic, Founder of Equilibri Travel, a boutique DMC that curates extraordinary experiences throughout Croatia and the Balkans. Far from the run-of-the-mill travel, Stanka shares insight on her team, the travel "musts" and a different way to experience this special part of the world!
For more on Equilibri Travel, head over to their website: www.equilibritravel.com
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Earlier this summer we had a chance to welcome Tara's sister Jessica Gaskell back to the podcast. Jessica is mom to our WanderLuxe Warrior, Joey, who has been fighting cancer since he was 18 months old. On our first WanderLuxe Warrior episode (which you can listen to here) covers the introduction to our childhood cancer awareness initiative and Joey and his family's story.
In this episode we talk about what has happened in the past year, what is on the horizon and the recently launched "The Joey Project" which will help raise money for the Akron Children’s Hospital Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, where Joey receives treatment. Click here to learn more and donate!
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Tara shares highlights from our very first FAM to Turkey, designed and escorted by the destination management experts at AIDA Tailor Made Travelling. Spoiler alert: Turkey will definitely wind up on your bucket list!
For the best destination specialists in Turkey, head on over to AIDA Tailor Made Travelling website: www.aidatours.net or check out the WanderLuxe Destinations website: www.wanderluxedestinations.com
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So much has been going on at WanderLuxe Destinations that we had to share an update for our listeners! Tara D'Agostino, Owner & Managing Director shares the latest - new additions to our Collection, team members, our whirlwind month in Europe and what's on the horizon.
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In this very special episode we have our first featured client, Sashan Wirasinghe with Cuurate. We chat about the Cuurate team and their personalized luxury travel planning executed throughout Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Cultural, adventure, wellness, romance, culinary and family travel programs that showcase the very best of both destinations are seamlessly planned in coordination with the travel advisor, while their insider access to off-the-beaten path experiences make for more than just great travel, it makes for memories that are sure to last a lifetime!
To learn more about Cuurate, visit their website: www.cuurate.xyz
To connect with WanderLuxe Destinations: visit our website: www.wanderluxedestinations.com or on socials @wanderluxedestinations
In this episode our team chats with Andrea Caufield, Membership Manager for ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors). We touch on ASTA membership, the benefits of membership including a host of resources that can support travel advisors and agencies, local chapters spanning the US and beyond as well as the incredible and important advocacy work being spearheaded.
You can find more information on ASTA by visiting their website: www.asta.org
Information on the ASTA Global Convention can be found here: www.astaglobalconvention.org
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For this episode, our team chats about luxury and how luxury can mean different things to different people. We also touch on some of the most common luxury requests and destinations to how the luxury experience carries over once the traveler has returned home. We hope you'll stick around.
For the best in luxury travel, you'll have to head over to our website: www.wanderluxedestinations.com
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On this episode of WanderCast, Jamie Jackson, our Sales Manager for the South introduces our listeners to Millennials in Travel. As a luxury travel advisor and now working on the representation side, Jamie offers insights on this fast-growing networking organization.
If you want to learn more about Millennials in Travel, you can reach out to our team at hi@wanderluxedestinations.com or you can head on over to the Millennials in Travel website: www.millennialsintravel.com
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Big news to kick off Season 2 of WanderCast as we chat with Tara D'Agostino, owner of WanderLuxe Destinations to discuss the latest additions to our Team and our Collection.
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For the final episode of Season 1, Tara takes us back to her childhood, travel inspiration and the path toward creating WanderLuxe Destinations.
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In this episode, we have a chance to speak with Jessica Gaskell, who happens to be Tara's sister and Super Mom to the very brave Joey, our WanderLuxe Warrior. Joey was diagnosed with leukemia at 18 months and recently relapsed. Jessica sheds a light on the harsh reality of this cancer diagnosis and treatment, the incredible need for research and funding while inspiring optimism in the face of adversity.
One of the goals of our WanderLuxe Warrior initiative is to spread awareness and to educate and hopefully make a change!
Organizations/Hospitals websites you may want to visit and donate.
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American Cancer Society: Gold Together Initiative for Childhood Cancer - www.cancer.org/involved/fundraise/gold-together.html
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Team Joey Strong for Relay for Life 2022 - http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jrgaskell
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - https://www.lls.org/
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St. Baldrick’s Foundation - https://www.stbaldricks.org/
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - https://www.stjude.org/
Childhood Cancer Facts: https://www.alexslemonade.org/childhood-cancer/about-childhood-cancer/facts
Signs and Symptoms: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-in-children/finding-childhood-cancers-early.html
Tara shares what made our June FAM trip to Greece the absolute ultimate FAM, working with the experts at Seez Travel, and connecting with our industry partners and clients, Kensho Psarou and Kensho Ornos both in Mykonos.
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After spending most of the summer in Italy, Tara D'Agostino, owner of WanderLuxe Destinations shares her insights on what is happening right now in Italy as well as some of her favorite moments.
Our goal is to inspire and inform and if you would like to learn more about WanderLuxe Destination Italian clients (Italy with Class, Monastero Santa Rosa, Toscana Resort Castelfalfi, Villa Roma Imperiale and Grand Hotel Minerva) head on over to our website, www.wanderluxedestinations.com
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In this episode of WanderCast, Max Hoener, our Director of Sales unfolds the Collection, taking listeners on a journey across the globe. We hope this will spark inspiration for your next travel adventure!
If you want to learn more about why we find our Collection so incredible, head on over to www.wanderluxedestinations.com
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Welcome to WanderCast, where we look forward to discussing life in luxury, travel and everything in between. On this premiere episode, we introduce Owner and Managing Director of WanderLuxe Destinations, Tara D'Agostino along with our Director of Sales, Max Hoener. Tune in and help us celebrate our second anniversary!