Doug Parker gives weekly cruise news, ship reviews, money saving tips, answers your travel questions, and helps you make the most of your cruise vacation.
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Are you a travel advisor in Australia or New Zealand looking for short, reliable updates from destinations and suppliers? Your host Charlie Trevena, from Destination Webinars, brings you a podcast series of bite-sized chats with reps, sales managers, and other travel industry legends, delivering news, tips, and insights to keep you informed and ahead of the game. We know you’re busy doing an amazing job selling travel and want to help make it easy for you to learn and keep in touch in your o ...
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Hosted by founder of The Local Mythstorian project, Eli Lewis-Lycett, each episode focuses on Eli's extensive research into a piece of folklore or curious local history from across Cheshire, Derbyshire or Staffordshire, revealing the hidden story within. Visit thelocalmythstorian.com for more.
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926 Carnival Panorama Review 2025 | Carnival Cruise Line
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57:08An eight-night review of Carnival Panorama from Long Beach, California to the Mexican Riviera.
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Wrapping up 2025 with Nathan McLoughlin from Destination Canada
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22:24In the Season 4 finale of Travel Agent Takeaways, Charlie is joined once again by Nathan McLoughlin from Destination Canada. As the very first guest to ever appear on the podcast back in July 2024, Nath’s return brings things full circle for this 38th episode. Together, Charlie and Nathan look back on everything the Destination Canada team has achi…
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925 Celebrity Xcel 2025 Preview Cruise | Celebrity Cruises
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33:20A review of the newly launched Celebrity Xcel on a two night preview cruise from Port Canaveral. Hear first impressions of the fifth Edge-class ship.
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924 Star Princess Review 2025+ Cruise News | Princess Cruises
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53:51A review of the brand new Star Princess, the second Sphere class.
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923 Norwegian Jade Review 2025 + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
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59:03A review of Norwegian Jade on a repositioning cruise from Vancouver to San Diego, California, with stops in Southeast Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Staff writer Richard Simms has this week's cruise news.
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Unwrapping a European Christmas with Harry Sargant from Albatross Tours
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15:10Dive into the festive season with European Christmas specialists, Albatross Tours. Charlie is joined by National Sales Manager Harry Sargant as part of the launch of their Festive 2026 program. Albatross Tours has been sharing the magic of Christmas in Europe for 30 years, and with the 2026 season now open for bookings, Harry shares all you need to…
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922 Disney Destiny 2025 Review | Disney Cruise Line
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36:56A review of the inaugural cruise of Disney Destiny.
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921 Carnival Valor Review 2025 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
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1:08:44A review of a five night Western Caribbean cruise on Carnival Valor to Progresso, Mexico and Cozumel from New Orleans. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.
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920 Norwegian Escape NYC 2025 Review, Flight Insurance, & Cruise News
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45:57A Bahamas review of Norwegian Escape. Richard Simms has cruise news. Learning about how travel insurance impacts passengers during air traffic control delays and flight cancellations.
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Tales From Antiquaria - A History of the Ancient Parish of Leek
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20:47Tales From Antiquaria is Eli's new podcast series, with each episode presenting highlights from a nineteenth century regional folklore collection. This is episode one that was released on 21st October 2025. If you enjoy the new podcast, you can subscribe directly here! A History of the Ancient Parish of Leek Spectacular natural phenomena, sundials …
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From Golden Gates to Alpine Lakes: A Northern California Road Trip with David McMahon from Gate 7
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15:42In this episode, Charlie chats with David McMahon, our local representative for San Francisco Travel, North Lake Tahoe & South Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes Tourism and Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism. Join us on a road trip through Northern California’s most spectacular landscapes. From the cityscapes of San Francisco to the alpine beauty of Lake Tah…
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919 Valiant Lady Cruise Review 2025 + News | Virgin Voyages
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46:00Margie gives a review of her second Virgin Voyages cruise. This time she sailed from Athens on an eight-night Greek Isles cruise in a balcony cabin. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.
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Small Ships, Big Experiences with Shelley Martin from Windstar Cruises
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19:42In this episode of Travel Agent Takeaways, we’re setting sail with Windstar Cruises, the leader in small-ship cruising that brings guests closer to the world’s most captivating destinations. From private yacht-style experiences to immersive itineraries and award-winning service, Windstar offers something truly special for travellers who want more t…
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918 Celebrity Reflection Caribbean Review + Cruise News
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1:01:23A review of the ABC islands from Dale. He sailed Celebrity Reflection earlier this year out of Port Everglades. This was his first time sailing with Celebrity Cruises. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.
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From Istanbul to ANZAC Cove with Vanessa Wallace from V Travel Network
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23:35In this episode of Travel Agent Takeaways, Charlie chats with Vanessa Wallace, owner of V Travel Network, about travelling in Turkey and the Anzac Day 2026 commemorations. Vanessa shares her deep personal connection with Turkey, and explains why the country appeals to so many travellers with its mix of history, culture, and stunning scenery. She ou…
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917 MSC Seashore Review 2025 + Cruise News | MSC Cruises
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45:18A review of a three-night cruise of MSC Seashore from Port Canaveral. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.
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Dive into Vanuatu with Jess Cory from the Vanuatu Tourism Office
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11:20Will you Answer the Call of Vanuatu? And did you know, Vanuatu is home to some of the world’s best diving? From the famous SS President Coolidge wreck, to pristine reefs teeming with marine life. In this episode of Travel Agent Takeaways, Charlie chats with Jess Cory from the Vanuatu Tourism Office about why Vanuatu should be on every diver’s bucke…
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916 Star of the Seas Review + Royal Caribbean Chairman Richard Fain
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41:28A review of Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas. A four night cruise from Port Canaveral with a stop in Perfect Day at CocoCay. Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and former CEO Richard Fain wrote a book called Delivering the Wow. Ricahrd joins us to talk about the new book, some lessons along the way, and how it was bringing the cruise industry back to…
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915 Enchanted Princess 2025 Eastern Caribbean Review | Princess Cruises
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36:31A seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise review of Enchanted Princess to private destination Princess Cay, Amber Cove, Grand Turk, and San Juan Puerto Rico.
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California Unlocked: Diversity, Value & Big Adventures with Eva Huezo from Visit California
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17:29Dreaming of selling California with confidence? In this episode of Travel Agent Takeaways, Charlie catches up with Eva Huezo from Visit California to uncover the Golden State’s diverse landscapes, vibrant culture, and insider tips for showcasing its true value. From world-famous icons to authentic local moments, discover how to help your clients ex…
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914 Norwegian Sun South Pacific Cruise Review 2025 | NCL
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30:19Norwegian Sun review of a 14-night South Pacific cruise from Hawaii to Tahiti. This bucketlist cruise hit a lot dream islands before rounding out in Tahaiti. We get a comprehensive review of the itinerary and Norwegian Sun before she leaves the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings brand.
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913 Carnival Glory Review 2025 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
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38:06A four night review of Carnival Glory out of Port Canaveral, Florida. This sailing went to Nassau, Bahamas and and Carnival Cruise Line's new private destination Celebration Key. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.
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912 Review 14-Night Transatlantic Cruise + Travel Insurance During Hurricane Season | Holland America Line
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42:30Rick shares his review of a 14-night transatlantic cruise on Holland America Line's ms Oosterdam. This was a one way eastbound from Port Everglades, Florida to Barcelona, Spain. Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com breaks down buying travel insurance during hurricane season.
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911 Margaritaville at Seas Islander Review 2025 + Cruise News
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48:30A review of Margaritaville at Sea Islander from Ashley. This was a seven-night cruise that sailed to the Western Caribbean from Tampa, Florida. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on Carnival moving ship from New York City, big changes at Norwegian Cruise Line, sickness on Royal Caribbean and more.…
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910 Norwegian Escape Western Caribbean Review 2025 | Norwegian Cruise Line
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49:32Heather took a seven-night Western Caribbean review of Norwegian Escape from PortMiami.
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909 Carnival Legend 2025 Western Caribbean Review + Cruise News
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53:01Carnival Legend review out of Tampa, Florida to the Western Caribbean. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.
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908 Brilliant Lady Review to Bermuda 2025 | Virgin Voyages
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58:19A review of the second cruise on Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady. This was a five-night Bermuda cruise from New York City.
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907 Celebrity Eclipse Review 2025 + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises
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47:22A review of a transatlantic cruise on Celebrity Eclipse from Port Everglades to Southampton. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.
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906 Holland America's ms Koningsdam Alaska 2025 Review
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49:48Staff writer Richard Simms gives his take of the seven-night Alaska cruise on Holland America Line's ms Koningsdam from Vancouver, BC to Southeast Alaska.
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