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The Ultimate Guide to Shoulder Season Travel: Pros, Cons & Tips
We are big fans of shoulder season travel here at the Travel Mug Podcast, but what does shoulder season really mean, and why should you consider it? We are excited to be joined by Susan Catto from Travelzoo Canada to chat about this topic! Susan is well-travelled and works in the business, so we are excited for her to share her expertise. There are lots of things to consider, including what type of trip you want to have, who your travel companions are, the weather, what is open/closed, and so much more! Shoulder season certainly has its myths, and we are here to bust them, but one thing that was…
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You Can Still Have Summer Fun In September
Yes, it is early September, but also, the calendar has not yet flipped its pages from summer, so what can you do about it? What could you be spending this time doing? Even if you have kids or are a teacher, meaning back to school, or if you have not gotten to do everything you wanted to this summer, there is still time. Tune in to this quick-hit episode where we share great ideas and inspiration for things you can still accomplish while the weather is nice and the sun is still fairly high in the sky. Hint: could involve sunsets, picnics, random road trips and device-free days…let us tell…
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The Best Career For Travel Lovers
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a career that fully immerses you in travel? Actually being out in the world while earning money…for some, this is the dream, but how and what career should you choose? Join us on this episode as we dive into some careers you could embark upon that could allow you to travel the world, or even your country for that matter, while earning. There are quite a few options with a lot of things to keep in mind, as you would still be working; it isn’t quite all fun and games, but would it be better for you than a…
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Get Travel Perks from Owning Stock With Shareholder Benefits
Shareholder benefits? We can see you wondering: “What the heck does that mean?” We all come across new information from many sources, and Jenn recently learned about Shareholder Benefits from a co-worker and how this applies to travel, including hotels, airlines and cruise lines! We had no idea! Tune in to find out how having some shares in certain companies can lead to benefits and discounted prices, which I think we could all benefit from in this economy! Looking for new ways to save without spending a ton to be eligible? This Travel Tip Tuesday is for you! Podcast Transcript Thank you so much for all your support. We love…
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Beginner’s Guide to Cruising
We are stoked to welcome Geoff back to the show and excited to bring his in-depth cruising knowledge to you all to help our listeners make really informed decisions. Choosing a cruise ship, a cruise line, a package, and a cruise itinerary can be confusing, with so many options. Geoff helps walk us through how to make informed decisions, what you can expect, what room categories could work best for which travellers and also how a travel advisor can help make it all so much simpler…and sometimes less expensive.
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Why You Should Get an Extra Driver on Your Car Rental
Peter and Meggan recently went to Portugal and rented their car from ‘Sicily by Car’ and overall had a great experience, and for the first time, they added a second driver. The price for a second driver was very reasonable, plus Meggan had a bit of intuition, something that said – yes add the second driver so they did! There are four major benefits we cover in the episode to help you see why it could be important if you are able to afford it and have other drivers with you who have licenses. And luckily for Meggan, her intuition paid off, and for the first time ever, adding a…
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Our Weekend Away Together
Well friends, after 6 years we decided to spend some time together outside of recording – look at us go! It was the depths of winter, and Jenn felt it was time to maybe book something, so we found a place, got it on the books and looked forward to it for actual months. We thought we should have a ‘chat, laugh and read’ weekend, and we ended up with so much more, including amazing meals and a chance run-in with one of our favourite authors! Tune in to this episode as we rehash our first experience of spending time together and hear how things turned out. What did we…
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Should You Travel With Your Wedding Rings?
Traveling begs the question: is it better to leave valuables at home, including your wedding rings? We cover reasons why it might be a good idea to leave those rings at home, with a lot of it being based on personal choice, but also, what kind of trip are you taking and where are you going? Silicone rings are a great option, or just leaving them home altogether; we talk it through, and you decide!
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What to Do, Eat and See With One Week in Copenhagen
Jenn and her husband recently spent a week in Copenhagen, Denmark. Tune into this in-depth dive on how they spent their days, including what they saw, where they ate, what was free and what wasn’t, and whether it’s really that expensive to travel to Copenhagen. Jenn talks us through what she booked in advance, a few things they decided to do once they got there and answers the question of: do you need a full week in Copenhagen? If you are wanting or planning to visit Copenhagen, this is the episode for you!
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WestJet and Icelandair Announce a Codeshare Agreement
Codeshares allow for smoother travel between airlines and who doesn’t want that!? Recently, WestJet and Icelandair announced a new codeshare agreement. This new codeshare will benefit anyone travelling from Canada to Europe or from Europe to Canada and open new gateways for travellers to expand their travel and explore deeper. Tune in to hear about what this new agreement could mean for your future travel plans!
