Segment 1: (00:00)
· Welcome. Welcome Marissa, 801-483-6547
· Travel Show sponsored by NCL & MCT
· New rules under consideration to compensate airline passengers for delays. What do you think?
· Is tipping out of control? Some hotels are asking guests to tip front desk staff at check-in. F9 asks pax to tip flight attendants when served drinks or snacks. No, I’m not kidding!
Segment 2: (00:11)
· Marissa, SLC travel advisor
· Favorite places, travel background, lived in Europe
· What travel are people calling about? What are your clients reporting on their vacation upon return
· Book 2025 & 2026 cruises now! Especially Alaska!
Segment 3: (00:18)
· Dann Hone (call in)
· How is Christmas celebrated in the Holy Land? Israel (Jewish)? Jordan & Egypt (Muslim)?
· What is Hanukkah? How is it celebrated?
· Dann’s new book, “The Foundations of Scriptural Understanding”
· “2025 Greek Isles & Apostles Cruise/tour”
Segment 4: (00:31)
· “Thailand & Legends of Siam (Thailand & Cambodia) hosted my Larry Gelwix, Jan 4-18, 2026
· Utah Travel Expo: SGU, Wed, Jan 22 at Black Desert Inn, Ivins; SLC, Fri/Sat, Jan 24-25, Mtn America Expo Center, Sandy. Free Expo tickets at: morriscolumbus.com/free
Segment 5: (00:38)
2025 Egypt Explorations + Nile Cruise with Optional Jordan Post Tour with Dann Hone; April 12-21, 2025
2025 Journey of the Apostles + LDS Rome Temple with Tim Taggart; April 7-17, 2025
2025 Ultimate Holy Land I Tour with Scot & Maurine Proctor; May 1–14, 2025
· NCL “triple discount” promotion: 1) gtrd cruise fare discount, 2) “More At Sea”, 3) BOGO air
· Holland America $99 deposit
· Best travel advice, 119m people traveling now to Jan 1 50+ miles from home
Segment 6: (00:49)
· Everyone wants Europe!
· 2025 Cotswolds, Castles, Cathedrals, Stately Homes, & Royal Tombs tour with Marisa Smurthwaite, MAY 28 – June 10, 2025
· “British Isles & France” cruise/tour including Stonehenge & D-Day Beaches of Normandy, July 7-20
· “Splendors of Italy”, April 4-14, 2025, with Mick & Diane Smith
· “Journey of the Apostles & Rome LDS Temple,” April 7-17, 2025 with Tim Taggart
Segment 7: (00:57)
· Call-in: Maximizing your Rome vacation
· Christmas traditions
Segment 8: (01:10)
· My Christmas Message (Larry Gelwix)
