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You don't need to be a travel expert to plan like one — you just need to listen to two who are. All Things Travel brings you real destination advice, planning tips, and behind-the-scenes travel stories from Ryan and Julie, co-owners of Wonder and Beyond Travel.
He's your travel professor, breaking down what you actually need to know. She's a Disney-loving Maryland mom of 3 and family travel specialist who knows what real trips with real kids look like.
New episodes every week — destinations, tips, and the stories that make travel worth it.
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"Disney is so expensive" is one of the most common reactions travel advisors hear — but is it actually true once you compare it to the alternatives? This week, Ryan and Julie run the real numbers on a Disney trip versus a cruise and an all-inclusive resort, for the exact same family of four. What Actually Drives Disney Pricing Resort level is the biggest lever — value resorts run $150–250/night, moderate $250–400, and deluxe well above $450 — followed by ticket days, dining plans, and travel...
A Different Way to Think About Hawaii Hawaii is already on most people's bucket list — but the default plan of flying in, picking one island, and paying resort prices for a week leaves a lot on the table. Ryan and Julie make the case for cruising as a smarter alternative: multiple islands in one trip, no inter-island flights to juggle, and the cost of dining, drinks, and accommodations built in. This episode walks through three distinct cruise options for Hawaii, from a brand-new round-trip ...
Country Most Americans Have Only Seen From a Swim-Up Bar The majority of US travelers who visit Mexico never leave the resort — and Ryan includes himself in that confession. But Mexico is one of the world's great cultural destinations: 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a food culture so significant it holds its own UNESCO designation, over 150 museums in Mexico City alone, and thousands of years of layered civilization across the country. Today's episode is a practical introduction to t...
From Vowing Never Again to Going Back in August Last summer, Julie endured a Walt Disney World trip in July and declared she would never do summer Disney again. This August, she went back — this time with a plan, a one-bedroom villa at the Riviera Resort, and a whole lot of personal fans. This episode is her honest debrief: what worked, what she'd skip, what new attractions are worth the trip, and how to actually enjoy Disney World when Florida feels like the surface of the sun. The Resort S...
More Than Most People Think Universal Orlando Resort has a reputation built almost entirely on Harry Potter and a handful of classic rides. But with four theme parks, 11 hotels, and a full entertainment district, it's become a destination in its own right — one that Ryan has done as a multi-day vacation more than once, with plenty to fill every day. This episode is all about what gets overlooked: the Easter eggs, the hidden experiences, and the details that make a Universal visit genuinely m...
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