Episode #14 - Sailing on the Disney Fantasy Part 2

The Elevated Escapes Report - Week of 7/13/2026

This week, we talk about short Windstar Cruise itineraries, Mandarin Oriental Cruises, World Cup Soccer hotel reservation jumps in the US and G Adventures Soccer-Focused Small Group Trips (Away Games).   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 #19 - Disney Trip Review

Mike and Kristen recently got back from a two-day Walt Disney World trip. They stayed at Disney's Riviera Resort, visited three theme parks, and spent time with family. Have you ever stayed at Riviera Resort? Let us know in the comments section. Thanks for listening, and safe travels.   0:00 Introduction 3:20 Day 1 - Riviera Check-In and Magic Kingdom 17:30 Day 2 - The Cake Bake Shop, EPCOT, and The Garden Grille 29:25 Day - Disney's Hollywood Studios, Baseline Tap House, and Hollywood and Vine 39:11 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

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]