Escape a Travel Podcast

Your favorite podcast hosts bring you one final episode before closing out our time on Escape. We have thoroughly enjoyed the time we've shared with you. Thank you for your support along the way and we hope you had as much fun listening and getting to know us as we had recording and getting to know one another.   You can find Jess and Sam on their podcast by searching for The Fab 5 podcast and you can find John and Shawn on their podcast by searching for The Where We ROAM Podcast.   This is Escape... signing off!

On this week's episode we discuss the newly opened, Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. This new land packs so much into a small space, from riding your own cart on Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, sweet treats at Toadstools Cafe to the interactice power up bands, you really feel like you are in a Nintendo game!  If you would like to connect with our podcast community you can visit us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast or by sending us an email at [email protected] 

Fall is just around the corner and that means all things spooky! On this week's podcast, we chat through Shawn's recent trip to Universal Orlando to experience an R.I.P tour at Halloween Horror Nights. Join us as we talk through the 10 different houses and various scare zones. See if his favorite houses match up with yours and also get his takeaways on how an R.I.P. tour during these HHN nights compares with a V.I.P. tour during a regular park day.   If you would like to connect with the podcast, you can join our podcast community by clicking this link or by sending us an email at [email protected].

Is it absolutely crazy to bring your kids to the wine capital of the United States? On this week's episode we discuss John's stay at the family friendly, The Grand Reserve at Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley, CA. From the concierge rooms, bowling alley, expansive grounds, to the beautiful family pool, there is so much for every member of the family.  If would like more information about The Meritage or would like to connect with anyone at our show you can email us at [email protected]. We also invite your to connect with our podcast community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast

Walt Disney World Monorail Resorts are iconic and among the most popular resorts on Disney property. Every guest who has ever ridden the monorail or taken a ferry across the Seven Seas Lagoon has seen them, many have stayed in them and for many they are a bucket list hotel. On this week's podcast we review the three monorail resorts, The Contemporary, The Polynesian Village Resort and of course, The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.  Do you agree with our rankings? Do you want to tell us how stupid we are? Share your thoughts over on our podcast community group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast or by sending us an email at [email protected]. 

John recently returned from a visit to the most expensive Ritz Carlton in Florida for the 4th of July. From the newly renovated rooms, 5 Diamond dining, kids programming to pirates with pineapples, we dive deep into a holiday stay at one of the best resorts in the Southeast.  If you would like to connect with the podcast please email us at [email protected] or by visiting our podcast community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast

On this week's show Shawn gives us the full breakdown of his recent Ama Waterways Danube River cruise. We dive deep into accommodations, dining, excursions, service, transfers, all of it! If you have always been interested in taking a River Cruise, this pod is for you.  If you would like to connect with the podcast you can join our podcast community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast or send us an email at [email protected]

After a couple month hiatus, we return with our fall travel plans and ideas! We are so excited to be back and we cover some of our own plans for the fall, including Disney World, Napa Valley, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ireland, Yosemite National Park, Atelier Playa Mujeres and so much more!  If you would like to join in on the conversation, you can visit us at online on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast or via email at [email protected]

Sammy recently had the opportunity to sail on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas for its North American inaugural sailing! On this week's pod we dive deep into how this ship compares to the other Oasis Class ships in addition to some comparisons with Disney Disney's newest ship the Wish!  Have you already sailed on Wonder of the Seas? We would love to hear your thoughts! You can connect with us online over on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast or by sending us an email at [email protected]

As Bob Iger continues his "I'm Back" goodwill tour, the Walt Disney Company has released several 2023 promotions for Disney World, one being the return of free dining... well sort of. Plus we discuss when is the best time to book your next Disneyland and World Vacation.  If you would like to join in on the conversation, you can visit us at online on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast or via email at [email protected]