Out Travel The System

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Travel Gear and Packing Tips from a Celebrity Stylist Sep 30, 2022

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Wouldn’t it be useful to have a pre-travel checklist for when you need to pack? In this episode, celebrity stylist and professional luggage packer for the stars, Jennifer Michalski-Bray shares her insider tips on how to pack a carry-on-friendly, away-from-home wardrobe that will have you effortlessly put together.

Wanderlust: The Traveling Gene Sep 23, 2022

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What makes people 'made to travel': is it something you're born to do or shaped into doing? That’s what this episode will be exploring with our guest, Yolanda Edwards, founder of the Yolo Journal.

Loyalty Scheme Hacks: How to Stretch Your Dollar for More Travel in 2023 Sep 16, 2022

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What membership programs and loyalty schemes are worth signing up for? And which credit cards can help you unlock more travel in 2023? Nisreene speaks to Katherine Fan (Points Guy/Nerdwallet) to get an insider’s tips on hacking the loyalty game that only a personal finance pro would know. Learn how to hack the Expedia Rewards program and others with this episode.

The Stigma of Travel Destinations: Demystifying the World Sep 09, 2022

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There are some places that will get you funny looks when you mention your travel plans there. But why? In this episode, Nisreene speaks with Jessica Nabongo, the first black woman who has visited every country in the world to talk about traveling to unexpected and controversial places. If you’re looking for advice on how to get off the beaten track, this is the episode for you.

Honeymoons: Rise of the Mega Moon Sep 02, 2022

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Honeymoons are expected to soar post-pandemic, meaning that epic resort you saw on Instagram might be all booked up by the time you're ready to jet-set. In this episode, Nisreene speaks to the couple currently on the world’s longest honeymoon, to get the low-down on how to pivot plans without sacrificing the exciting and epic.

SEASON 4 TEASER Aug 26, 2022

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Expedia’s Out Travel the System is back for a 4th season! Join host Nisreene Atassi as we cover all the latest travel tips, tricks, hacks and shortcuts with global experts, and tackle the changing landscape of travel and how to navigate.

Nissy's New Year Travel Trends and Top Destinations Jan 10, 2022

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Welcome to 2022 - we couldn't let it go by without a little something from our team at Out Travel the System, even as we continue planning Season Four!

On this mini-episode, we're hoping to help you set your travel intentions for the year by giving you the inside scoop on 2022's hottest destinations. Host Nisreene Atassi also details what the Expedia search data is showing in terms of trends for the 12 months ahead, including slower, more immersive travel, travel as a key priority of self-care, and yes, even a bit of thrill-seeking too.

Supply and demand is always in effect for travel, so use our insider knowledge and best travel hacks to make sure you have the jump on keeping your travel budget right where you want it. As we've said all along, travel when it's the right time for you.

Here's to all of your travel dreams coming true in 2022!

2022 Hot Destinations
U.S.
Orlando, FL
Destin, FL
Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge
Panama City, FL
Maui, HI

International
Riviera Maya/Playa del Carmen/Tulum
Rome
Bali
London
Paris

Beach Escapes
Destin, FL
Panama City, FL
Maui, HI
Myrtle Beach, SC
Fort Myers, FL
St. Petersburg - Clearwater, FL
Gulf Shores, AL
Riviera Maya/Playa del Carmen/Tulum
Sarasota, FL
Bali

City Breaks
Orlando
Rome
Phoenix
Miami
London
Paris (we talk about Paris in our France episode)
Los Angeles
Charleston
Atlanta (we explore Atlanta a bit in this past episode of Out Travel the System)
Nashville

Expedia's Best Travel Hacks to Take You Through 2022 Nov 22, 2021

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Hey Out Travel the System listeners - we're not slouching on our mission to be your ultimate travel companion, even while we're on hiatus between Season Three and Season Four!

In this episode, we are bringing you deep data right from the vaults of Expedia and the Airlines Reporting Corporation , an industry leader in air travel intelligence. These are our very best travel tips, tricks, and hacks.

Listen in as host Nisreene Atassi takes you through everything you need to know to maximize your travel experiences, including:
-what days to book your flights, and what days to travel on
-why what month you travel in can make a big dent in your travel budget
-why upgrading your seat may be less of a splurge than you think
-what 'downstarring' means, and how it can help you save big on accommodations
-what not to skimp on, especially when it comes to peace of mind

If you're looking for inspiration for good ways to splurge a bit with all of your well-researched savings, check out this past episode of Out Travel the System.

We also have some international inspiration here, with past episodes to specific destinations:
France
Spain
Australia
Japan

We want to make sure you can research and plan your travels with confidence, so make sure to make time to check out these handy guides assembled by Expedia :

COVID-19 Travel Advisory tool
Expedia COVID-19 Travel Guide

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Welcome You to Wrexham Oct 25, 2021

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We're wrapping up Season Three of Out Travel the System on an extremely high note - by interviewing none other than Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney! Although you may know them best from their antics on both the small and big screen, the topic at hand is their new project, Wrexham AFC - one of the oldest football clubs in the world.

Listen in to our last episode of the season as they talk about their business bromance with host Nisreene Atassi , ably supported by Wrexham AFC executive director Humphrey Ker. The fellas talk about what they sincerely admire about each other, their hopes for the team, and what there is to check out in town, should you have the opportunity to go to northern Wales to watch a match in person.

Along the way, they share details about some of their favorite travel memories (why is Ryan running around Paris at 3 am), poke fun at Humphrey, and drop a few cusswords (please don't mind the bleeps.) They also confirm why they're likely to be using Expedia in the near future!

Here are handy links to a couple of things mentioned within the episode:
A Ryan Reynolds-approved place to visit and stay
A hotel Rob McElhenney wants to check out the next time he's in Philly

Fantastic Tips to Get the Full France Experience Oct 11, 2021

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Ooh la la, it's time for the last deep dive into an international destination this season - get ready for it, Out Travel the System is heading to France!

In this episode, host Nisreene Atassi draws on the expertise of Jackie Kai Ellis , an author, designer, and classically-trained pastry chef with a home base in Paris, and Antoine Walter , a Director, Market Management in France for Expedia , to suss out everything you need to plan out a jaunt to live la belle vie.

Listen in as they list off all of the many places you can dream about visiting, from world-class museums, houses of high fashion, and the prehistoric art of the Lascaux cave. Take in the sights that inspired Monet, Brancusi, and Rodin, and make sure to make time to stop at a cafe for a restorative coffee and pastry every so often.

They share their inside tips on how to access the best of French history and culture, outdoor adventure, and family-friendly fun. From how to get around to what days to avoid visiting museums, it's all right here in this episode.

Here are just a few handy links to inspire your planning inspiration in France:
Paris Travel Guide
Brittany for beach time
Rodin Museum
MuCEM in Marseilles

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