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Two Tom's Talkin' TravelLet’s Go to CuracaoIn this episode, the Two Tom’s are talking to Chandra Smouse who is the Manager of the Curacao Tourist Board. She is committed to getting the word out about this beautiful island destination. Chandra shares the history, heritage and culture of this Dutch Caribbean island. Curacao is more than the beach; it has a diverse set of activities you can do while staying there and Chandra will give us a glimpse of what those activities are. You’ll feel the warmth and excitement in this episode as Chandra takes us to the island of Curacao. Episode Highl...2021-12-2341 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelIsland Vibes: Let’s Go to JamaicaIn this episode, the Two Toms are talking to Christopher Dobson who is the District Sales Manager of Jamaica Tourist Board. He will be sharing his expertise when it comes to the beautiful country of Jamaica. The topic revolves around the different destinations and things you can do while on vacation in this amazing country. Jamaica offers a lot of island vibes and it is a popular vacation destination for a lot of people. Christopher will give us firsthand knowledge on what’s going on in Jamaica right now. This episode will definitely give you warmth and will make yo...2021-11-1841 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelThe Island VibesIn this episode, the Two Toms are talking to Marilyn Cairo who is the Vice President of Global Sales for Karisma Resort. She talks about the different destinations that Karisma Resort offers. The whole podcast revolves around the island vibes and the places where you could have the ultimate island experience. Marilyn introduces us to the different resorts they offer around the Caribbean. Just by hearing this episode, you’ll be able to experience the fun that these resorts have to offer. Episode HighlightsThe Nickelodeon Hotels & Resort Riviera Maya is officially open. It has 21 slides, a b...2021-11-1142 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelThe Good, The Bad, and The UglyWe are living in interesting times. Covid, masks, vaccinations, stress, anxiety, job related stuff…. You want to have the freedom to go on trips, but at the same time, you have to be cautious. If all of those ugly and bad things are impacting you and you want to escape reality, listen to some tips and find out about some good destinations. And do not let anybody force you to make decisions you do not want to make. Consult a professional and be smart. Episode Highlights- If your passport is expiring in the next twelv...2021-08-0537 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelCan you believe it? It was a hell of year and we are still here!Can you believe it? It was a hell of year and we are still here!Connect with the TomsTom Karnestom@lamacchiatravel.comwww.lamacchiatravel.comTom Brussowtom@SunsationalBeachVacations.comwww.SunsationalBeachVacations.com2021-07-1534 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelResponsible And Sustainable Tourism With Greg Takehara,Think going on vacation is all about Swim-up bars, sight-seeing and surf? Think again as there is much more to picture when it comes to responsible and sustainable tourism as we learned from our guest Greg Takehara, CEO of Tourism Cares.2021-05-2736 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelDid you try the Wild Boar?James Beard nominated chef Daniel Bonanno translates food into travel, we guaranty your mouth will be watering when completed.Connect with the TomsTom Karnestom@lamacchiatravel.comwww.lamacchiatravel.comTom Brussowtom@SunsationalBeachVacations.comwww.SunsationalBeachVacations.com 2021-04-2937 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelWho’s Got your back when you travelWho’s Got your back when you travelNational Consumer advocate, travel author and journalist Chris Elliott joins TTTT.Connect with the TomsTom Karnestom@lamacchiatravel.comwww.lamacchiatravel.comTom Brussowtom@SunsationalBeachVacations.comwww.SunsationalBeachVacations.com2021-03-2535 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelIt’s all in the familyToday, Cassidy Karnes from Delta Vacations joins her father and Tom bringing a new (younger) perspective to the show. Tell us what you think.Connect with the TomsTom Karnestom@lamacchiatravel.comwww.lamacchiatravel.comTom Brussowtom@SunsationalBeachVacations.comwww.SunsationalBeachVacations.com2021-03-1133 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelTime to get your Cabo On and what else you need to know for today’s travelerOn this episode two Toms talk about tourism in Mexico. Tom Carnes shares about visiting two beautiful, but different sites: Planet Hollywood Cancun in Costa Mujeres, and Holbox Island. Their guest, Juan Carlos Del Rio from EPIC DMC Los Cabos, shared about the EPIC company and more about tourism in Los Cabos. EPIC, which stands for Everything´s Possible In Cabos is a top performance Destination Management Company Group servicing Los Cabos, Cancun - Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta and Costa Rica with more than 29 years of proven impeccable records.Episode HighlightsGrand opening of the hotel P...2021-02-1836 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelThe App that Rebuilds Travelers’ Mindset With Peter WellsOn this episode the Tom's interview Peter Wells, Founder and CEO of Dragonslayer, a revolutionary travel app and service that delivers the right information at the right time to facilitate safer travel decisions.Episode HighlightsDragonslayer app is updated daily140 countries tracked on a daily basisYou can filter through 50 states and 124 countries down to what is open to you as a traveler now without a quarantineApp enables easy access to testing locations on destination14 day free trial on dragonslayertravel.com websiteContact Informationwww.dragonslayertravel.comTom Karnesmailto...2021-01-1448 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelVegas is bringing back the .99 cent shrimp cocktail!Joel Peterson from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority shares what new and what’s developing in Las Vegas.Connect With the Tom'sTom Karnestom@lamacchiatravel.comwww.lamacchiatravel.com Tom Brussowtom@SunsationalBeachVacations.com www.SunsationalBeachVacations.com 2020-12-1042 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelNumero Ocho!On today’s episode we Hang Ten with Robyn Basso of the Hawaiian Visitor & Convention Bureau, the Seas have opened up and it’s time to get you cruise on, and hurricane Zeta was no match for the Two Tom’s.Connect With the Tom'sTom Karnestom@lamacchiatravel.comwww.lamacchiatravel.comTom Brussowtom@SunsationalBeachVacations.com www.SunsationalBeachVacations.com 2020-11-1938 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelLucky Number SevenOn this episode Toms talk about safety-wise updates, updates regarding the airports and on the travel industry in general. The Who’s Flying This Plane Guest is an actual pilot, First Officer Scott who has 20 years of flying experience. They discuss the current situation in the airline industry and Scott shares some funny job situations he found himself in.Listen to this fun and informative episode to find out more about the current situation in the travel industry.Did you know?: Alaska is the only state where all the letters in the name of...2020-10-1545 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelPost - 9PM Vacation ExperienceToms are back and they are keeping you updated with the latest news in the travel industry. Did you know some of the top destinations that might be in your “bucket list” could be shut down or changed during your lifetime? Visit those destinations before it’s too late and have your travel agent find you the best offer matching your needs and budget. Today’s guest on “Who’s flying this plane” is Ash Tembe, Vice President of North America Sales for AIC Hotel Group. AIC Hotel Group is a sales and marketing company offering unique services and energetic expe...2020-09-2442 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelGreat News from the Traveling IndustryExpect to hear some great news on this episode. From Airline change fees to quarantine recommendation removal, Toms are making sure to fill you up with the most important and up-to-date information in the traveling industry. Who’s Flying This Plane guest is John Diorio, Vice President of Sales at Virgin Voyages. Virgin Voyages is a new up-and-coming cruise line product focusing on adults only. Enjoy this episode and start planning your trip!Episode Highlights04:00 - Airline change fees are eliminated. 07:15 - CDS has removed 14 day quarantine recommendation11:25 - Timeshare agents ar...2020-09-1037 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelMexico EpisodeOn this episode Toms are podcasting from Cancun, Mexico. While they’re enjoying their very first trip since the pandemic, they’re also doing a research so they can provide our listeners with some useful tips. Since this is a special episode, there are two guests on the episode. The first guest is Kevin Froemming, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Playa Hotels & Resorts, who is also former boss of both Toms. In the second part of the show Toms talk to Monica Karnes, Tom Karnes’ wife, partner and owner at LaMacchia Travel Agency. It’s a fun epis...2020-08-1331 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelHidden GemsOn this episode Toms talk to Sarah Q, an Executive at Apple Leisure Group, about the differences between booking a trip through tour operator and booking a trip on your own. Toms talk about hidden gems when it comes to destinations. And as a final thought, a tip from Tom Karnes: If you’re a Disney fan and you’ve never visited Disney World before, don’t go now. It’s not time to go. Episode Highlights01:24 - Disney World opened on July 11 after its four-month closure during the coronavirus shutdown 08:55 - Respect Flight A...2020-08-0634 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelTravel Is Opening With Michelle PayetteOn this episode Toms are talking to their very first guest on 2TTT Michelle Payette, Playa Resorts Business Development Manager, about Mexico and Caribbeans opening for business. As of July 1st, Playa Resorts have opened their doors for tourists on 8 of their destinations following by 10 more shortly after. In the rest of the episode, Toms are talking about current situation with the pandemic and how it relates to tourism and traveling. They mention the interest for traveling is developing which means things are slowly returning to what we’ve used to call normal. Also, you’ll learn how a ster...2020-07-3028 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelThe JourneyThe very first episode of this new wonderful traveling podcast. Tom Brussow, Owner and President of Sunsational Beach Vacations and Tom Karnes, Owner and President of LaMacchia Travel are your hosts. Both of them have years and years of traveling experience so you can receive valuable information about top destinations you can visit and be prepared for what’s waiting for you once you arrive. Join us on this journey!Episode Highlights10:50 - The number one google search destination is Las Vegas. Vegas is a unique destination offering something for everybody19:45 - They as...2020-07-2352 minTwo Tom's Talkin' TravelTwo Toms Talkin' Travel TrailerWelcome to the Two Toms Talkin'Welcome to the Two Toms Talkin' travel podcast! travel podcast! 2020-07-1700 min