The Travel Podcast
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The Travel Podcast from Not Just Travel shares fascinating insights, inspiration, hacks and tips from industry insiders, travel influencers and celebrities. Join our experts as they visit the hottest destinations across the globe, interviewing professional travellers and the people behind the world’s best holidays. Be captivated by stories and travel tales to spark your imagination, inspire your wanderlust and bring a smile to your face. Discover travel hacks without the hard work and holiday inspiration without the filter. Pick up money-saving tips for the savvy holiday shopper and ideas for special moments away with loved ones or unforgettable solo ad...
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Hayley Sparks turns ambitious holiday ideas into clear choices about routes, timing, inclusions and cost.
The Travel Podcast treats holiday planning as a sequence of decisions, with Hayley Sparks asking industry guests what a trip includes, how it can be combined and where the costs sit.
Hayley Sparks asks whether the Rockies or Alaska cruise comes first, so your itinerary can stop guessing.
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A clear look at Emerald Cruises' yacht product, with route and itinerary detail.
The episode lays out Emerald Cruises' yacht offer in plain terms: where the yachts go, how long the trips run, and how pre- and post-sailing stays can be arranged. It also notes the fleet's growth and the shift toward sun-seeking routes.
A clear, upbeat guide to Cunard, from the pronunciation question to the reasons loyal guests keep coming back.
This piece gives Cunard a tidy, easy-to-follow introduction. It covers the brand background, the pronunciation question, and the way cruising is presented as a full onboard experience.
A practical big-trip guide for anyone trying to combine Canada and Alaska into one journey.
This episode treats Alaska and Canada as one trip rather than two separate ideas, and the planning advice is the part that sticks. It maps out how Toronto, Niagara Falls, the Rockies, Vancouver, and an Alaska cruise can fit together, then gets into the awkward practical bits:…
A plainspoken guide to Disney's 2026 dining and drinks promotion.
The episode treats Disney's 2026 free dining and drinks promotion as a practical way to cover meals, snacks, and drinks on a qualifying Walt Disney World stay.
This episode segment introduces APT Touring, discussing its history, focus on escorted and small group touring, and the rising popularity of river cruising as a travel experience.
This episode features Liz McClarnon discussing her No Fly Traveller community, which focuses on traveling without flying, inspired by personal experiences and audience interest.
This episode segment introduces Kitty, a travel consultant and doctor, discussing her inspiration for trekking in Nepal, a bucket list destination known for its mountains and altitude experiences.
This episode segment introduces a discussion on LGBTQ+ travel, covering topics like top destinations for pride, dispelling myths, and supporting the community and allies.
This episode segment features Marina, TUI's Accessibility Manager, discussing her role and TUI's efforts to make travel more accessible for people with mobility and other individual needs.
This episode segment introduces a discussion on Belize and Guatemala as family travel destinations, featuring a travel consultant sharing personal experiences and inspirations for visiting the region.
This segment introduces an episode about The Gambia, featuring travel consultant Esther sharing her 25 years of experience and personal connections, highlighting the country's welcoming atmosphere and her emotional stories.
Kerry shares her positive experience on an Emerald river cruise along the Rhine from Amsterdam to Mannheim, highlighting unique features like onboard swimming pools with retractable roofs.
This episode introduces Explora Journeys, a new luxury cruise brand targeting travelers who typically avoid cruising, featuring an interview with Andrew to discuss its unique offerings and appeal.
This episode segment introduces a discussion with Donovan from the Jamaica Tourist Board about Jamaica's culture, cuisine, and attractions for travelers.
Andrew Barnard introduces himself and the history of his family's wellness resorts, Body Holiday and Stolen Time, in St.
Sally Jacks discusses her recent and past trips to India, highlighting experiences at the Taj Mahal and New Delhi as part of the Golden Triangle.
This episode segment introduces Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours, focusing on their ultra-luxury expedition approach with the Scenic Eclipse Discovery Yacht and the brand's origins from Australian founder Glenn Maroney.
Sunny Singh, an expert with 48 years of experience, discusses promoting India as a tourist destination, covering its culture, beaches, mountains, and wildlife, and his role in the Incredible India campaign.
This episode features an interview with Charlie Boorman, discussing his latest motorbike travel series The Long Way Home, including destinations, highlights, and challenges.
The Travel Podcast spends this episode on Cunard and the questions listeners are most likely to ask about it.
Hayley Sparks welcomes Lewis to talk through Emerald Cruises’ take on yacht cruising.
Hayley Sparks welcomes listeners to a relaxed travel conversation about putting Alaska and Canada into one bucket-list holiday.
Disney expert Amy Liu reveals the 2026 free dining and drinks package at Walt Disney World, explaining how it includes meals, snacks, and beverages across resort categories.
Host Hayley Sparks interviews Linda, a solo travel expert from Riviera Travel, about the growing popularity of solo travel.
Hayley Sparks interviews Daniele Broccoli of Typically Holidays about finding an authentic Italy through family-run hotels, local guides, and regional food.
The Travel Podcast host Hayley Sparks interviews Nigel Robinson of On The Beach Group and Classic Collection about Turkey’s rise as a UK holiday destination.