The official travel podcast presented by Premier Custom Travel. Hosted by PCT's Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea, THE ITINERARY highlights the latest travel news & updates, interviews with industry insiders, plus other features & tips designed to help you make a great decision when choosing your next vacation. New episodes premiere each Friday at noon CT. Bonus episodes and breaking travel news reports are posted as necessary.
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Chris Grum Podcasts
A podcast about...anything and everything. This is an audio extension of my blog "The Rest of the Moose."
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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. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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EPCOT Disney on Broadway Performers Announced
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8:59Chris 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 Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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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. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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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?!? Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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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 Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Breaking: Icon of the Seas Coming to Galveston!
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10:34Royal Caribbean is bringing Icon of the Seas to Texas and Chris has the breaking details on this and other Galveston ship news. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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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. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Breaking: Sandals Announces Re-opening Dates for Jamaican Resorts
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9:34Chris has an update from Sandals & Beaches with the re-opening dates for their Jamaican resorts affected by Hurricane Melissa Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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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!) Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Update on Jamaica Re-Opening Tourism & Our Efforts To Help
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11:39Chris 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. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Breaking: Hurricane Melissa's Impact on Travel
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28:40In this special edition podcast, Chris has the latest on Hurricane Melissa and her expected impact on Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the travel industry. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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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. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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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. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Online Vacation Discussion Groups - Trust but Verify
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18:40Facebook 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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Send us a text The Rest of the Moose has origins in one of my favorite movies of all time. Today I talk about creating this podcast and the film that inspired it.By Chris Grum
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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. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Send us a text Do I miss working on the radio? I answer that frequently asked question in this episode and share some fun (and frustrating) moments from those days.By Chris Grum
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Royal Caribbean 100 Million Guests - By the Numbers
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24:06Royal 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. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Send us a text What's it like to sail through the Panama Canal? Find out in this episode.By Chris Grum
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Frontier Internet, Customer Service, and Flipping Burgers
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19:29Send us a text Chris has had it with door-to-door salesmen and bad customer service. Warning: Rant and common sense ahead.By Chris Grum
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Breaking: Celebrity River Cruises Priority Access Now Available
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9:28Chris has breaking news about Celebrity River Cruises and how you can get priority access to be among the first to book. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Breaking: Disney Cruise Line Announces Sailings for Late 2026/Early 2027
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9:21Chris breaks down the new Disney Cruise Line itineraries for Galveston from November, 2026 through April, 2027. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Special Summer Episode: Join Us for Travel Tuesdays
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17:31Starting 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. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply…
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Loyalty/Casino/Exclusive Offers? Yes, We Can Book Those
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5:58Many 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. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)…
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Breaking News: More Details Released About Celebrity River Cruises
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9:44Celebrity Cruises President Laura Hodges Bethge just shared some new details about their upcoming river cruise debut, and Chris has all the scoop. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Breaking News: Disney Cruise Line to Sail Full Time from Galveston
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14:34Chris breaks down the news that Disney Cruise Line plans to sail year-round from Galveston starting in 2027. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Now Open: Universal's New Theme Park Epic Universe
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15:44Yesterday, the newest Florida theme park officially opened its doors. Chris has your first look at Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Dates & Details for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
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14:35The 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. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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A Major Ocean Cruise Line Enters the River Market
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10:31Celebrity 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. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Previewing the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
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9:41In 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. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Can I sail on consecutive cruises? The answer is usually yes, and Chris shares his own experiences and how you can enjoy multiple cruises on the same ship. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Our Exclusive Harry Potter Vacation Package
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18:54Premier Custom Travel is excited to offer an exclusive Harry Potter vacation package at Universal Orlando Resort, now including tickets to Epic Universe. Chris has all the details on this magical package. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Special Attractions for Disneyland's 70th Anniversary
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9:05Disneyland turns 70 later this year, and Chris shares some of the special attractions that will be featured as part of this celebration. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Beaches Announces Major Expansion & Three New Resorts
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11:20The all-inclusive Beaches Resorts are growing and Chris has all the details on the biggest expansion in their history. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Danielle recently visited Walt Disney World with her three special needs boys. Chris chats with her about how they used the Disney DAS Pass to make that experience better for the entire family. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum and Danielle Gonyea
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Breaking News: Is Princess Leaving Galveston?
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6:43Princess Cruises just dropped a big announcement about sailings from Galveston. What does it mean for their long-term plans for Texas? Chris has a look at the possibilities. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Danielle recently took her three boys for their first Walt Disney World vacation. Chris chats with her about their experiences and how they navigated the theme parks with special needs children. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum and Danielle Gonyea
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Chris is leading a group to Egypt in 2026 for an unforgettable land & sea adventure. Listen as he describes the day-to-day itinerary of this amazing journey. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Chris takes a look at the wide variety of cruise lines, ships, and itineraries available from Galveston. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Royal Caribbean Releases New Galveston Sailing Dates
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4:41On Wednesday, Royal Caribbean announced its short Caribbean schedule for Galveston from May 2026 through April 2027, including the return of an old friend. Chris has the full story. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Scammers are at it again, trying to steal your hard-earned money. Chris has all the details on what they're up to, and how they're leveraging your vacation to rip you off. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Send us a text Chris talks about his recent experience seeing THE OUTSIDERS, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, and SUNSET BLVD. on Broadway.By Chris Grum
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What is REAL ID and Why (and When) Do I Need It?
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6:19For years, the REAL ID was supposed to become a part of our lives, but it kept getting delayed. Now, as Chris explains, it is about to become reality and he has the lowdown on why it matters, especially if you plan to travel. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)…
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Didn't Book with Us? You May Be Able to Transfer Your Reservation
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6:21Didn't book your vacation with us and now you need our assistance or want to work with one of our advisors? Chris explains how we can take over many reservations at no cost to you! Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Tips to Make Your Planning Process Stress-Free
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15:40Chris shares the details of an email we send to new customers to introduce our services and help making working together stress-free and simple. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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The Jones Act vs. PVSA - What the Heck Are They?
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15:51Cruise ships are required by law to visit certain ports when sailing from the US. Why? Chris explains and shares why it's not the Jones Act (as most people think) that creates this challenge. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Chris has all the details on repositioning cruises - what they are and why you might want to consider one for your next adventure. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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Chris tackles a sensitive topic - can you travel if you are a convicted felon or have been convicted of driving while under the influence? What about sex offenders? This podcast covers all of those difficult questions and topics. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)…
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Previewing the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
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6:33Chris has a look at the upcoming 30th Anniversary of the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival at Walt Disney World. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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New E-Visa Requirement for Travel To/Through the United Kingdom
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4:19The new year will bring some new rules in travel. Chris has all the details on the new requirements to enter/pass through the United Kingdom beginning in January. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum
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