Episode#16 - Adventures By Disney Updates

The Elevated Escapes Report - Week of 7/6/2026

This week, we talk small cruises, changes to My Disney Experience, best time to book flights and best to fly and a bit more.   This week, we talk about the much-needed updates to the outside area of Disney's Boardwalk Inn. Are you happy with the upgrades? Let us know if you would have done anything different. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike.   0:00 Introduction 13:20 Upgrades at Disney's Boardwalk Inn - Hurly-Burly Night Club 18:12 Basin Soap Shop 20:13 Quick Service Location 33:38 Wrap-Up   Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next vacation with Mike and Kristen....Their services are completely free, and you will support a small business. (mike@luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) or (kristen@luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)   Social Media: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/wdwbtg [https://www.facebook.com/wdwbtg] Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/748540042888446 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/748540042888446] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwbtg [https://www.instagram.com/wdwbtg] Twitter (X): https://x.com/wdwbtg [https://x.com/wdwbtg] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wdwbtg [https://www.youtube.com/@wdwbtg] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ltallcmike [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ltallcmike]   #WaltDisneyWorld #Disneland #Disney

Episode#18 - TPI Open House

This week, Mike and Kristen talk about Travel Planners International (TPI) Vendor Open House. We met with a lot of vendors and talked about four that stuck out for us. Which of these vendors interests you? Let us know in the comments below. Safe travels, Mike and Kristen.   0:00 Introduction 4:16 Oceania Cruises 11:39 Swan Hellenic 16:48 Riviera River Cruises 22:15 G Adventures 31:20 Wrap-Up   Support the Show:  Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next vacation with Mike and Kristen....Their services are completely free, and you will support a small business. (mike@luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) or (kristen@luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)   Social Media: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TravelMandK [https://www.facebook.com/TravelMandK] Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1509505863191128 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1509505863191128] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelmandk [https://www.instagram.com/travelmandk] Twitter (X): https://x.com/TravelMandK [https://x.com/TravelMandK] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@travelwithmikeandkristen [https://www.youtube.com/@travelwithmikeandkristen] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ltallcmike [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ltallcmike]

The Elevated Escapes Report - Week of 6/29/2026

This week, we start off talking PanAm (Remember them?). After that Mike talks about changes at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa lobby and then Kristen finishes up discussing a new Expedition Cruise Line.   Support the Show:  Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next vacation with Mike and Kristen....Their services are completely free, and you will support a small business. (mike@luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) or (kristen@luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)   Social Media: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TravelMandK [https://www.facebook.com/TravelMandK] Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1509505863191128 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1509505863191128] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelmandk [https://www.instagram.com/travelmandk] Twitter (X): https://x.com/TravelMandK [https://x.com/TravelMandK] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@travelwithmikeandkristen [https://www.youtube.com/@travelwithmikeandkristen] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ltallcmike [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ltallcmike]

Episode #17 - Countries We Want to Visit

This week, Mike and Kristen talk about the five Countries that they haven't been to, that they want to visit. What Countries are on your list? Let us know in the comments.   0:00 Introduction 4:13 Our Top 5 Countries We Want to Visit 26:30 Wrap-Up   Support the Show:  Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next vacation with Mike and Kristen....Their services are completely free, and you will support a small business. (mike@luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) or (kristen@luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)   Social Media: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TravelMandK [https://www.facebook.com/TravelMandK] Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1509505863191128 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1509505863191128] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelmandk [https://www.instagram.com/travelmandk] Twitter (X): https://x.com/TravelMandK [https://x.com/TravelMandK] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@travelwithmikeandkristen [https://www.youtube.com/@travelwithmikeandkristen] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ltallcmike [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ltallcmike]

The Elevated Escapes Report - Week of 6/22/2026

This week, we start off with a Disney update and then discuss the most exciting upcoming hotel openings according to Condé Nast Traveler. We conclude with a discussion about a new Canyon Ranch Property in Austin, Texas.   Support the Show:  Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next vacation with Mike and Kristen....Their services are completely free, and you will support a small business. (mike@luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) or (kristen@luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com)   Social Media: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TravelMandK [https://www.facebook.com/TravelMandK] Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1509505863191128 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1509505863191128] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelmandk [https://www.instagram.com/travelmandk] Twitter (X): https://x.com/TravelMandK [https://x.com/TravelMandK] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@travelwithmikeandkristen [https://www.youtube.com/@travelwithmikeandkristen] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ltallcmike [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ltallcmike]