Travel Because You Can

Carmen Bishop of Intrepid Travel and Philip Beck of Personal Travel Management join Darci and Christal for an alcohol-free cheers, courtesy of Bevees in Port Coquitlam, and a wide-ranging chat about adventure travel done well.Carmen explains how Intrepid grew from two friends with a dream in 1989 into a company that travels in 118 countries on all seven continents. They run small-group trips with locally owned operators and are B Corp certified. Philip, who has been in the industry 41 years, shares why he recommends Intrepid first.We also cover:Intrepid’s first Canadian DMC in Squamish and its Indigenous tourism partnershipWhy women 55–67 are Intrepid’s biggest audienceChoosing between Intrepid’s travel stylesIndia, Mongolia and the Naadam festivalSolo travel, backpacking at 31, and skipping the “Instagram moment”Women’s expeditions and the Intrepid FoundationRapid-fire questions: must-pack items, packing light, and moreLearn more about Intrepid: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/ca

Darci and Christal record their first live episode on a Virgin Voyages sailing from Vancouver to San Francisco, and a humpback whale interrupts. Their guest is Camille Witt-McNie, owner of Send Me a Postcard and an advisor with Personal Travel Management.Eight years ago Camille was a stay-at-home mom of two with no industry experience. Today she leads a team of four and has been a resident-voted platinum agency for four years running. She was also named a top performer for Iberostar in Western Canada and the Prairies.In this episode:• Why she asks every client to send her a postcard• Why Iberostar is her go-to for family and adults-only travel• Four days alone at an all-inclusive, and what she told resort leadership about solo diners• Her shift toward river cruising after taking clients through the Christmas markets• A Nirvana road trip with her 14-year-old, Cale• Her travel must-haves and a rapid-fire roundSend Me a Postcard: https://sendmeapostcard.travelWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PersonalTravelManagementInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/personaltravelmanagement/Follow Travel Because You Can so you never miss an episode.

This week Darci and Christal are talking about why working in travel might just be one of the best jobs in the world. From the incredible places this career can take you to the people you meet along the way, they share what they love about the travel industry and why, after all these years, they’re still excited about what they do.Because when your job is helping people experience more of the world, there’s a whole lot to love.✅ Why Darci and Christal love working in the travel industry✅ The incredible experiences a career in travel can create✅ The people and connections that make this industry so special✅ The perks (yes, there are some pretty great ones!)✅ What keeps them excited about travel after years in the industry✅ Why helping people see the world is such a rewarding careerAre you an independent travel advisor looking for a team to grow with?Personal Travel Management is a boutique agency built for independent advisors who want the freedom to grow their own business without having to do it all alone. With an experienced team, industry connections and a supportive community behind you, PTM gives you the independence to build something of your own with the backing to help you thrive.Ready for your next chapter in travel? Connect with PTM to learn more.Personal Travel Management — personaltravel.ca | @personaltravel.caHOOKED Alcohol-Free Travel — hooked-on-travel.com | @hookedalcoholfreetravelBevees Booze-Free Bottle Shop — bevees.ca | @boozefreebeveesLoved this episode? Leave us a rating and review wherever you listen. It helps other travellers find the show.

This week we're joined by Paula Rizos, Business Development Manager for the Globus family of brands in Western Canada, based in Vancouver. With over 30 years in travel and tourism, Paula breaks down the Globus family lineup and how travellers can find the right fit, whether that's high end touring, budget friendly coach trips, river sailings, or going it alone.✅ How Globus delivers a high end, fully escorted touring experience✅ Why Cosmos is the budget friendly option within the family of brands✅ Avalon Waterways and what makes their river sailings stand out✅ Small group touring versus classic escorted tours✅ Independent touring for travellers who want more freedom with structure still in place✅ Private touring options for a fully customized trip✅ How a travel advisor helps match a traveller to the right brand and tour stylePaula Rizos — Globus family of brands https://www.instagram.com/globustravelPersonal Travel Management — personaltravel.ca | @personaltravel.caHOOKED Alcohol-Free Travel — hooked-on-travel.com | @hookedalcoholfreetravelLoved this episode? Leave us a rating and review wherever you listen. It helps other travellers find the show.

What does the future of alcohol-free travel look like?Christal and Darci Murray deep dive into Hooked Alcohol-Free Travel. Darci shares about creating the first alcohol-free wine tour and her Dry Grad travel program, designed to give graduating teens an unforgettable way to celebrate safely and how to elevate your travel experience without alcohol.They explore the growing demand for sober travel, alcohol-free experiences and meaningful adventures that prove you never need alcohol to have an incredible trip.Learn more:Personal Travel Management: https://www.personaltravel.ca/Hooked Alcohol-Free Travel: https://hooked-on-travel.com/#AlcoholFreeTravel #SoberTravel #DryGrad