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The Erica James Travel Show#100 My First BaecationI’ll be talking about my first Baecation. For those who don’t know, I’ve been a travel agent for about 17 years, and I’ve only travelled solo, with other travel agents, or with my friends. This time, I took my first Baecation, and I have some tips for those of you considering taking your own first Baecation. Support the showContact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here 2024-04-2225 minThe Erica James Travel Show#99 I'm back! Bahamas Cruise on Carnival FreedomI’ll be talking about the cruise I recently took to the Bahamas – the first cruise I’ve taken since pre-pandemic. Support the showContact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here 2024-04-0839 minThe Erica James Travel Show#97 Alexis' Full Circle Travel JourneyI’m joined by Alexis from Have Curves, Will Travel.She is a plus-size traveler breaking stereotypes, pushing boundaries, and encouraging others to travel regardless of their backgrounds.Support the showContact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here 2024-03-1140 minThe Erica James Travel Show#96 Unpacking Vacation Packages: What Some People Don't Understand!Join me in this episode as we delve deep into the world of travel packages, uncovering the hidden gems and demystifying the misconceptions. Get ready to change the way you plan your next vacation and interactions with a travel agent.In this episode, Erica James unpacked how vacation packages really work and some other travel misunderstandings that she encounters with customers.Support the showContact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here 2023-10-0230 minThe Erica James Travel Show#95 Passport to Paradise: Chronicles of a Travel Agent's Fam TripGet ready to embark on a journey like no other with 'Passport to Paradise: Chronicles of a Travel Agent's Fam Trip'! Join me, your friendly Nashville travel agent, as I take you behind the scenes of the exhilarating world of Fam Trips. Support the showContact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here 2023-09-2524 minThe Erica James Travel Show#94: Support BLACK Periodt w/ Franny the TravelerIn today’s episode, I will be talking to Princess Francois, aka Franny The Traveler, and we are getting into her new book, Support Black Periodt.By the end of this episode, you will have the tools, resources, and insights so that we can all support black businesses, intentionally.Support the showContact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here 2023-01-0938 minThe Erica James Travel Show#93: A Client's Experience: First All Inclusive in JamaicaIn today’s episode, I will be talking to another one of my clients, Altie, and she is going to tell us about her experience staying at the Royalton White Sands Resort with her husband, two kids, and her brother-in-law and his wife.None of them have ever flown out of the US or stayed at an all-inclusive resort, and today we are going to get her opinions on all-inclusive resorts versus cruising, and some tips and tricks for when you want to book your all-inclusive resort vacation.Support the showContact Erica Ja...2023-01-021h 04The Erica James Travel Show#92: Why Are Yall So Mad While TravelingIf you’ve been following travel news, you have heard about the increase in unruly passengers that have been causing delays, rerouting flights, and ruining everybody else’s plans and experiences.In today’s episode, I need to address those unruly passengers and get to the bottom of this.Support the showContact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here 2022-12-2637 minThe Erica James Travel Show#91: A Traveler's Experience: First All-Inclusive ResortAfter two years of doing this podcast, I’m changing things up for this episode.In today’s episode, I will be talking to one of my clients, Pam, and she is going to tell us all about her experience staying at the RIU Reggae All-Inclusive Resort (which was also her first flight trip out of the US, as well as her first all-inclusive resort stay).Support the showContact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my P...2022-11-2840 minThe Erica James Travel Show#90: If Your Luggage is Lost/DelayedIn episode 88, I talked about how you can minimize your chances of your luggage getting lost or delayed.In today’s episode, I will be talking about the things that you can do if your luggage either doesn’t arrive at your destination or arrives a few days later. This happened to one of us in our group when we travelled to Riu Baja California, and it is not the way you want to be starting your vacation.Support the showContact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJth...2022-11-0715 minThe Erica James Travel Show#89: Riu Baja CaliforniaLast month, I stayed at the Riu Baja California in Cabo San Lucas for 6 days, and this time I travelled for vacation and not as a travel agent. In this episode, I will be going through the experience I had so that you can have the information you may need to decide if you want to stay at this resort on your vacation.Support the showContact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community h...2022-10-3119 minThe Erica James Travel Show#88: Lost LuggageAfter returning home from a trip in Cabo San Lucas with 9 other people, one person had to wait several days to receive her luggage.So, today’s episode is going to be about what you can do to minimise your risk of losing your luggage.Disclaimer: These are not 100% guaranteed to prevent your luggage being lost or delayed. They’re only to minimise your chances.Support the showContact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at...2022-10-2414 minThe Erica James Travel Show#87: I Stayed There: Secrets Royal Beach Punta CanaAs you heard in Episode 86, I spoke about my stay at Impressive Premium Resort, Punta Cana. After leaving Impressive Premium, I took a taxi down the road to stay at Secrets Royal Beach, Punta Cana.In this episode, I will be giving you the downlow on what to expect if you decide to stay at this AAA-rated All-Inclusive resort.Support the showContact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here 2022-10-1714 min