The Travel Download: Recent Episodes
Heather Parker
The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I'll share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning!
The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning!
- Follow me on Instagram: @blisstravelexperiences
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Please send any questions that you’d like for me to answer on a future podcast to heather@blisstravelexperiences.com.
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The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning!
- Follow me on Instagram: @blisstravelexperiences
- For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Sign up for my newsletter on the website homepage.
Please send any questions that you’d like for me to answer on a future podcast to heather@blisstravelexperiences.com.
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Show Notes
Episode 14: We can go to Europe!! Or can we?
The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning!
• Follow me on Instagram: @blisstravelexperiences
• For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Sign up for my newsletter on the website homepage.
Please send any questions that you’d like for me to answer on a future podcast to heather@blisstravelexperiences.com.
Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any new episodes and location content, coming up soon.
And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!
The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning!
- Follow me on Instagram: @blisstravelexperiences
- For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Sign up for my newsletter on the website homepage.
Please send any questions that you’d like for me to answer on a future podcast to heather@blisstravelexperiences.com.
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Show Notes
Episode 12: Travel is Getting Hot Again
The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning!
- Follow me on Instagram: @blisstravelexperiences
- For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Sign up for my newsletter on the website homepage.
Please send any questions that you’d like for me to answer on a future podcast to heather@blisstravelexperiences.com.
Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any new episodes and location content, coming up soon.
And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!
The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning!
Don’t miss the upcoming Travel Dreaming webinar to talk about River Cruising!
March 4th at 5:30pm - register in advance at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrdu-ppzkjHtLYQpedNah39XPgU87YSdr2
Links and resources:
- CDC says no required negative test for domestic travel
- Alaska cruise ban until February 2021
- Cruise demand surges as Oceania 2023 world cruise sells out in 1 day
- Delta will block middle seats through April 2021
- Coming Soon – the Vaccine Passport
- Countries allowing quarantine-free travel with the COVID vaccine
- American Airlines new COVID home testing kits pre-flight
- Alaska Airlines joines AA and BA in using health passport for flights
- CDC Press Release about new COVID testing requirement to re-enter the US
- CDC FAQ about new COVID testing requirement to re-enter the US
- Airport COVID testing sites listing
- Follow me on Instagram: @blisstravelexperiences
- For more about me and what I do, check out my website.
Please send any questions that you’d like for me to answer on a future podcast to heather@blisstravelexperiences.com.
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Show Notes
Episode 10: What do these new rules from the CDC mean?
The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning!
You don’t want to miss:
- My breakdown of the new CDC rules going into effect today
- What President Biden’s Executive Order covers and why there is currently no federal requirement to quarantine
PLUS, will the Olympics happen in Japan, which airline is banning the most passengers for violating mask rules and when is herd immunity projected in the US?
Links and resources:
- CDC Press Release about new COVID testing requirement to re-enter the US
- CDC FAQ about new COVID testing requirement to re-enter the US
- Airlines banning passengers for not wearing masks
- Airport COVID testing sites listing
- Follow me on Instagram: @blisstravelexperiences
- For more about me and what I do, check out my website.
Please send any questions that you’d like for me to answer on a future podcast to heather@blisstravelexperiences.com.
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Show Notes
Episode 9: Luxury Train Travel: The Red Rocks to the Rockies
The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning!
You don’t want to miss:
- My interview with Jeff Caesar from Rocky Mountaineer and a preview of our exclusive Travel Dreaming Webinar, Jan 5 at 6pm EST – REGISTER HERE
- How Israel has rolled out the first dose of the vaccine to more than 5% of their population in just 9 days
- Costa Rica’s safe opening to tourism
PLUS, what is my “word of the year” for 2021?
Links and resources:
- Registration link for the Travel Dreaming webinar – Rocky Mountaineer – January 5th at 6pm EST
- Traveling to Costa Rica Right Now
- Israel: world’s fastest COVID inoculation drive
- Airport COVID testing sites listing
- Follow me on Instagram: @blisstravelexperiences
- For more about me and what I do, check out my website.
Please send any questions that you’d like for me to answer on a future podcast to heather@blisstravelexperiences.com.
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Show Notes
Episode 8: The Latest on When Will We Be Traveling
The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning!
You don’t want to miss:
- Vaccine developments and testing expansion in airports
- Technology like the Common Pass app in pilot programs
- How to avoid waiting too long and getting caught with no availability in the months you want to plan travel
PLUS, how far off was I on my prediction in Episode 1?
Links and resources:
- Quarantine-free travel from US to Europe
- Mandatory COVID 19 vaccines for travel would kill the sector
- Spike in 2021 travel bookings on vaccine news
- All major US airlines offering COVID testing
- Airport COVID testing sites listing
- Follow me on Instagram: @blisstravelexperiences
- For more about me and what I do, check out my website.
Please send any questions that you’d like for me to answer on a future podcast to heather@blisstravelexperiences.com.
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Episode 7
What is the Future for Cruising?
The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning and execution!
You don’t want to miss quick updates on:
- A different look at what the word “cruise” encompasses versus the stereotype
- Changes you can expect when cruises sale for Americans again
- When will we be sailing, and how early do you need to start planning?
PLUS, a new quarantine requirement in Kauai, updates on the vaccine authorizations and much more!
Links and resources:
- CDC recommendations on cruising (Travel Pulse)
- Airline travel busiest since start of Pandemic (Travel Pulse)
- Mid-December FDA vaccine approval possible (Reuters)
- UK Vaccine Authorized (CNN)
- CDC says get tested if you traveled during Thanksgiving (CNN)
- Kauai opts out of Hawaii testing program (Hawaii News Now)
- Follow me on Facebook and Instagram
- For more about me and what I do, check out my website.
Please send any questions that you’d like for me to answer on a future podcast to heather@blisstravelexperiences.com.
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Episode 6
Bienvenido a Costa Rica – an update with Sergio from Memorable Costa Rica
The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning and execution!
You don’t want to miss quick updates on:
- Where can you travel without a COVID-19 test requirement
- An interview with Sergio Heinfling at Memorable Costa Rica on the latest changes in travel to CR
- The latest vaccine news, coupled with rising COVID cases
PLUS, an update on cruising in the Caribbean. It continues to be a roller coaster of planning and booking travel right now and how to understand within yourself when you are ready. Hug your travel advisor!
Links and resources:
- Costa Rica dropping testing Requirements (Travel Weekly)
- Moderna vaccine information (CBS News)
- Vaccine candidates raise hope as US COVID cases increase (Washington Post/MSN)
- Sea Dream Covid Scare (CNN)
- Follow me on Facebook and Instagram
- For more about me and what I do, check out my website.
Please send any questions that you’d like for me to answer on a future podcast to heather@blisstravelexperiences.com.
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Show Notes
Episode 5
The Emotional Roller Coaster
The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning and execution!
You don’t want to miss quick updates on:
- The safety of flying
- Costa Rica and Bahamas reopening
- Update on Hawaii reopening
- Air bridge between the US and UK
- Southwest no longer blocking middle seats
- Major milestone in travelers through US TSA checkpoints
- Canada border closure extension
PLUS, a really honest update on the roller coaster of planning and booking travel right now and how to understand within yourself when you are ready. Hug your travel advisor!
Links and resources:
- Flying is relatively safe/Airbridge between US and UK (Travel Pulse)
- Lt Gov Josh Green IG (Instagram – Hawaii News)
- Step by Step Hawaii Travel Protocol
- Bahamas and Caribbean reopenings
- Restless Americans want to travel before year end (CNBC)
- Follow me on Facebook and Instagram
- For more about me and what I do, check out my website.
Please send any questions that you’d like for me to answer on a future podcast to heather@blisstravelexperiences.com.
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Episode 4
Why Getting to Hawaii Has Become a Nightmare
The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning and execution!
You don’t want to miss:
- Hawaii reopening to visitors from the mainland October 15th
- Requirements to enter
- Confusion over different requirements for each island
PLUS, updates on trends in Mexico, a classic NYC hotel closing and if travel memories are more important than smartphones for Americans.
Links and resources:
- Hassles with Hawaii Travel (USA Today)
- 94% of Americans are missing travel (Travel Pulse)
- Follow me on Facebook and Instagram
- For more about me and what I do, check out my website.
Please send any questions that you’d like for me to answer on a future podcast to heather@blisstravelexperiences.com.
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Episode 3
The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning and execution!
You don’t want to miss:
- Flights – middle seats, mask protection, Covid testing
- Hotels - site inspections at ~15 luxury hotels; staying at 4 luxury hotels. Photos available at Bliss Travel Experiences Facebook and Instagram
- Private vs Shared Tours and Transfers
- Hawaii re-opening mess in the next episode
PLUS, updates on passport expediting back in business, airline layoffs and CR and Belize reopening to US citizens.
Links and resources:
- Yes, You Can Safely Travel To A Mexican Resort Now. Here’s How (Forbes)
- Tampa International first airport to offer rapid COVID-19 testing
- American Airlines, Jetblue and Hawaiian join United in planning programs to provide pre-flight COVID testing
- Follow me on Facebook and Instagram
- For more about me and what I do, check out my website.
Please send any questions that you’d like for me to answer on a future podcast to heather@blisstravelexperiences.com.
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Episode 2 - Heading to Cabo! Preparing to Travel Internationally
The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning and execution!
You don’t want to miss:
- Prepping for flying - What airlines are saving middle seats, Mask and Shield Protection, Covid Testing
- Mexico Trip – site inspections at 10 luxury hotels; staying at 4 luxury hotels and will upload lots of great information to Bliss Travel Experiences Facebook and Instagram
- Travel Insurance
- Rapid testing plans are expanding to more airlines
- Tampa International Airport announces COVID-19 testing available for all arriving and departing passengers
- Some colleges eliminating Spring Breaks – check the schedules before making plans!
PLUS, the update on rapid testing plans expanding with American Airlines, Jetblue and Hawaiian.
Links and resources:
- Alaska Air Blocking Seats through Thanksgiving
- American Airlines, Jetblue and Hawaiian join United in planning programs to provide pre-flight COVID testing
- Tampa International first airport to offer rapid COVID-19 testing
- Follow me on Instagram: @blisstravelexperiences
- For more about me and what I do, check out my website.
Please send any questions that you’d like for me to answer on a future podcast to heather@blisstravelexperiences.com.
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Episode 1: Kickoff – When will we be traveling?
The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning!
You don’t want to miss:
- Locations opening now and the testing required
- Rapid testing by airlines starting with United, Lufthansa and Alitalia
- How your thoughts about a vaccine play into travel planning for 2021
- How to avoid waiting too long and getting caught with no availability in the months you want to plan travel
- The lengths to which cruises are willing to go to start sailing again
PLUS, what is the biggest factor to help you decide when YOU should venture out and travel again!
Links and resources:
- Covid-19 Travel Restrictions by country
- United introduces rapid airport testing
- US Cruises promise 100% testing to get sailing again
- Follow me on Instagram: @blisstravelexperiences
- For more about me and what I do, check out my website.
Please send any questions that you’d like for me to answer on a future podcast to heather@blisstravelexperiences.com.
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