JB in the Wild E. 28
Josh Black
Travel Designer - Slow Travel + Luxury Group Travel Expert | Environmental Steward
Welcome to episode 28
?I.???????????????? Introduction
Last week, I worked on two travel plans.? A luxury group to the Caribbean and a solo travel expedition to Europe.? Two different travel plans, two different travel interests.? There is rarely a dull day planning travel.
Also, I’m planning my own travels in between.? It’s been awhile.? More on that in future episodes.? For those who are avid travelers, you know the ups and downs of being on the road often, sometimes a rest period at home is a necessary recharge.
In this episode, we share behind the scenes planning process.?
Also, we will share highlights from a recent trip to Seattle.? Less words, more photos.
Of course, travel trivia and travel ideas…
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II.?????????????? Travel planning – behind the scenes
Travel planning is easier than ever.? The volume of online travel agents (OTAs) makes the DIYers do their happy dance.?
It can be an overwhelming process.? Pinging from site to site, trying to find the best…
frustrated with the fluctuating prices.?
What?!? I just saw a rate that was $100 less 10 minutes ago! ?The algorithm for the OTAs knows you’re shopping, and it also knows how many people are also shopping, and that’s one of several characteristics why travel pricing is so dynamic.
Working with a travel pro takes all that off your plate.? To be fair, if you’re price conscious first, a travel pro may not be worth it.
When is working with a travel pro worth it?
When you are more interested in a quality experience, cost comes second.
what you don’t want:
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What you want:
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The usual planning is done in phases, how we do it:
In future episodes we cover what a travel pro can do for you while you are traveling.? We don’t disappear when you may need professional guidance the most.
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III.???????????? Seattle photo essay
The emerald city, grunge-town, Seattle is the cultural capital of the Pacific Northwest.? A city with a long, interesting history.? First Nations People are well represented, pioneer days are the next historic strata, up to modern times, Seattle is a great walking city.
A recent summer visit, I walked a meandering circuit from and back to the ferry terminal.
*All photos original
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IV.???????????? Travel Ideas
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Caribbean luxury – group travel, up to 14 guests
8 days
Private flight to exclusive Caribbean Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Luxury estate, infinity pool
领英推荐
Optional private chef
Optional day fishing charter
Semi-private beach
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Western Europe slow(er) travel*
21 days
Arrive London
6 days boutique hotel
Train to Paris
7 days in Paris
Apartment rental on the Seine
Train to Amsterdam
Boutique hotel or Houseboat stay
7 days
Return flight from Amsterdam
*customize your stay in each city, events, culinary, cultural and historical activities
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Panama to Costa Rica cruise + Private guided Panama City tour
12 days
Arrive Panama City
2 days in Panama City with private city guide
2 days with a naturalist in Panama rainforest
Stay in a lodge
Return to Panama City
Embark on clipper sailing ship
7 days on board
Navigate the Panama Canal to the Pacific Ocean
Island hop & coastal ports Panama City to Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
Private transfer to San Jose, Costa Rica
Overnight in San Jose, boutique hotel
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V.?????????????? Trivia
What is the most densely populated country?
Answer:? Monaco
Source:? World Economic Forum
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New trivia question:
Who captained an expedition to test a theory how Polynesians discovered their South Pacific Island home?
Answer in episode 28
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VI.???????????? Quote
“I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on my way”
-??????? Carl Sagan
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Thank you for reading!
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