Walters Wanderings Travel Podcast Fans

11/04/2024

So, which drawstring bag would you take???

Let me know by a ❤️ for the one on the left and a 😄 for the one on the right. Thanks!

11/02/2024

What have I been quoting and booking this week????

Aruba
Bahamas
Mexico
Italy
Ireland
Central Florida
Cruises
And more....

What destination is on your bucket list???

Get in touch to START WANDERING!!!

Walters Wanderings Travel - Checking off your Bucket List since 2014

And put this on your calendar!!!

Walters Wanderings Travel Expo 2025

10/04/2024

Check out one of the vendors attending the Walters Wanderings Travel Expo February 2, 2025 at Total Wine and More in River Edge New Jersey!

Virgin Voyages is an ADULT ONLY cruise line with cruises that leave from Florida the Mediterranean and yes, some select dates from NY. Enjoy some of the best food and entertainment at sea as well as NO KIDS ON BOARD!

Perfect for bachelor/bachelorette parties, honeymoons, anniversaries and any occasion you can make up. They will have a booking incentive for you and they will offer a door prize for a lucky winner.

Mark your calendar for this great event. And in case you were wondering, February 2nd has NO FOOTBALL!

09/26/2024

Now more than ever this is the absolute and honest truth

09/21/2024

Question:

Do you get your hair and or your nails done before you go on vacation?

Inquiring minds....

07/26/2024

Greetings to all ! Happy Friday!

I am eager to collaborate with any non-profit organization interested in cross-promoting group vacations to support your noble cause. Let's work together to create unforgettable experiences while raising funds for your favorite organization.

Whether it's a cruise, a trip to an all-inclusive resort, or a tour related to your non-profit's mission, I can assist with presentations, publicity, and more.

For every booking, your non-profit will receive a donation. With options ranging from overnight trips to week-long cruises, the possibilities are endless! Some of my travel partners even match the donation, so your organization can benefit even more.

If you have enough participants, a group leader can travel for free or at a significantly reduced price.

Don't hesitate to contact me to start planning your next adventure. Let's discuss the details over a phone call or in-person meeting. Check out my page, Walters Wanderings Travel - Checking off your Bucket List since 2014, to learn more about my services. Let's collaborate and make a difference together!

Not part of a non profit and want to get a group together? Let's talk!

Walters Wanderings Travel - Checking off your Bucket List since 2014

07/22/2024

There is more truth to this than there was eight years ago when I first created this little gem.

Get in touch to START WANDERING!

copyright Scott Walters

07/21/2024

I’m told there are 20,000 calls on hold at delta reservations! I am guessing that is 20,000 people who thought is best not to use a travel advisor, otherwise their travel advisor would have helped them.

Travel advisors only cost you when you don’t use one.

06/21/2024

How many have you been to? I have been to 22 and have flown over 3 more! I still have work to do!

Check sone of these iconic destinations off of your Bucket List! Get in touch to START WANDERING!

845-558-1225 [email protected]

And don't forget my travel trivia contest on my travel page Walters Wanderings Travel - Checking off your Bucket List since 2014! You could win $200 off of a qualifying vacation!

06/07/2024

Current SITuation

05/30/2024

Go to my travel page all June long for a 30 question trivia challenge! Each day a new question. Each day, a new answer! Each day you can be closer to winning money off of your next trip booked with Walters Wanderings Travel!

1st prize: $200 off a trip of $2000 or more

2nd prize: $100 off a trip of $2000 or more

3rd, 4th and 5th prize: $50 off a trip of $2000 or more

Trip value is based on total price not including airfare, insurance, port charges and taxes. Travel must be booked and deposited by 7/31/2024 and travel must begin by 6/1/2025. Money will be deducted from final payment. No cash value if the trip is postponed or cancelled.

Questions will be posted at 9:00 AM daily on the Walters Wanderings Travel - Checking off your Bucket List since 2014 page on FB. One answer per person will be allowed. Answers will not be accepted after my comment closing the question is posted.

I will calculate the correct answers throughout the month. Standings will be updated weekly beginning on June 8. Decisions on acceptable answers and prizes are solely mine and all rulings are final.

No purchase of travel is necessary to enter the contest. I wish everyone good luck. Be sure to like and follow the FB page noted above!

05/20/2024

Monday Musings: Note that this cautionary tale involves someone who is NOT my client!

I don’t know if any of you have heard the name Tiffany Banks this past week so if not, buckle up because THIS is a doozy!

Mrs. Banks is a Nurse Practitioner and over a year ago she booked the Presidential Suite on Carnival Celebration. Her cruise was supposed to depart this past week. Now the Presidential Suite was over $10,000, but between flights, the cruise, excursions, and add-ons, she had about $17,000 tied up in this vacation for she and her husband.

In her excitement, she posted her booking on social media as did her husband. Carnival Cruise line (and others) use your last name and booking number to allow you access to your booking. Well, lo and behold, someone out there in internet land used that information and CANCELED her cruise.

Now why they did that is anyone’s guess. Jealousy, a dislike for her or her family, a disgruntled patient, or just some random a**hole doing random a**hole things??? Who knows??? But that’s not important right now.

What IS important is that IF she had used a Travel Advisor there’s no possible way for that to happen. Why, you ask?? Because when you book with a Travel Advisor, THEY control your booking.

Many people see that as a downside to using a TA because they have to do things like make payments through their agent. I get that of course. But in over ten years of doing this there has been no instance of payment information going sideways in a nefarious manner.

You can STILL purchase excursions, beverage and internet packages, specialty dining, etc. in the app any time you like, but there are TWO things you cannot do if you use an agent.

1. Make a payment through Carnival directly

And....

2. CANCEL YOUR CRUISE

If Tiffany Banks had booked with an advisor she would be on the Celebration right now sailing away into the sunset. Instead, she is NOT getting a refund because she was within the 100% penalty since it was cancelled just a few days before sailing.

There are two lessons here: first, do NOT share your booking info with anyone, especially on social media and second, for the love of Pete, USE A TRAVEL ADVISOR.

There you have it, my Monday Musing!

Oh and if you’re interested in this particular cabin or any cabin on any cruise line, get in touchtoSTARTWANDERING!!

I can CERTAINLY get you in one and it will NOT be cancelled, here are some details on this cabin:

Presidential Suites (fleet's largest) feature spacious dining-living-sleeping areas and fleet's biggest balconies (with double sunbeds, lounging area, outdoor hot tub and shower). Suite guests also enjoy complimentary access to the Havana Pool complex and the Thermal Suite.

https://youtu.be/pC-iPmhUwFw?si=4j9Yu_Cn5hkhWegJ

05/20/2024

These are the best text messages to get!

Hi Scott. It's ###### ######. Sorry to bother you on a Sunday but just wanted to thank you for booking that Universal trip you did for my son and friend. They had an awesome time and everything went smoothly. Thank you again and I'll be sure to book any trips thru you and also recommend you.

I appreciate this note so very much!

You want to have a great vacation experience???? Get in touch to START WANDERING!

845-558-1225 [email protected]

05/10/2024

As part of my tenth anniversary of Walters Wanderings Travel,
here are ten iconic cocktails along with their ingredients:

Margarita: Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, salt (optional)

Martini: Gin, dry vermouth, olives or lemon twist (optional)

Mojito: White rum, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, soda water

Old Fashioned: Bourbon or rye whiskey, Angostura bitters, sugar cube, water, orange peel (optional)

Cosmopolitan: Vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice

Negroni: Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange peel

Piña Colada: White rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice

Manhattan: Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, cherry (optional)

Daiquiri: White rum, lime juice, simple syrup

Bloody Mary: Vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, salt, pepper, celery stalk (garnish)

These cocktails represent a diverse range of flavors and have stood the test of time as classics in the world of mixology.

How many have you had? I have had all but the Negroni! But not all at once of course!

Where is the most interesting place you have had one? I had a Pina Colada at O'Malley's (if you know, you know!).

Share you favorite cocktail story here! And when you want to get away, get in touch to START WANDERING!

845-558-1225 [email protected]

01/11/2024

Just wrapped up a very informative and entertaining addition of the Walters Wanderings Travel Podcast with Jarret Kettinger of Amtrak Vacations and Railbookers .

We discussed the allure and romance of train travel, as well as many of the great options available to you when you take the train.

Note that there's a special promo included within my podcast. Don't forget to take advantage of it.

https://anchor.fm/walters-wanderings-travel/episodes/Lets-go-on-a-train-trip-e2eagvm

Wherever you get your podcasts!

Get in touch to START WANDERING!

845-558-1225 [email protected]

12/24/2023

So, I am out of the office (such as it is) until Wednesday! If you are in travel, never fear as I am available to you always!

I will return with a vengeance fir business on Wednesday the 27th. Until then...

11/23/2023

11/17/2023

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