Escape a Travel Podcast

Your favorite podcast hosts bring you one final episode before closing out our time on Escape. We have thoroughly enjoyed the time we've shared with you. Thank you for your support along the way and we hope you had as much fun listening and getting to know us as we had recording and getting to know one another. You can find Jess and Sam on their podcast by searching for The Fab 5 podcast and you can find John and Shawn on their podcast by searching for The Where We ROAM Podcast. This is Escape... signing off!

Fall is just around the corner and that means all things spooky! On this week's podcast, we chat through Shawn's recent trip to Universal Orlando to experience an R.I.P tour at Halloween Horror Nights. Join us as we talk through the 10 different houses and various scare zones. See if his favorite houses match up with yours and also get his takeaways on how an R.I.P. tour during these HHN nights compares with a V.I.P. tour during a regular park day. If you would like to connect with the podcast, you can join our podcast community by clicking this link or by sending us an email at escape.atp@gmail.com.

Walt Disney World Monorail Resorts are iconic and among the most popular resorts on Disney property. Every guest who has ever ridden the monorail or taken a ferry across the Seven Seas Lagoon has seen them, many have stayed in them and for many they are a bucket list hotel. On this week's podcast we review the three monorail resorts, The Contemporary, The Polynesian Village Resort and of course, The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Do you agree with our rankings? Do you want to tell us how stupid we are? Share your thoughts over on our podcast community group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast or by sending us an email at escape.atp@gmail.com.

On this week's show Shawn gives us the full breakdown of his recent Ama Waterways Danube River cruise. We dive deep into accommodations, dining, excursions, service, transfers, all of it! If you have always been interested in taking a River Cruise, this pod is for you. If you would like to connect with the podcast you can join our podcast community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast or send us an email at escape.atp@gmail.com

Sammy recently had the opportunity to sail on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas for its North American inaugural sailing! On this week's pod we dive deep into how this ship compares to the other Oasis Class ships in addition to some comparisons with Disney Disney's newest ship the Wish! Have you already sailed on Wonder of the Seas? We would love to hear your thoughts! You can connect with us online over on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast or by sending us an email at escape.atp@gmail.com

Looking for your next family adventure or romantic getaway? This week we discuss all of our travel plans for 2023, from Punta Cana to Paris, we cover it all! Join us as we discuss what we are looking forward to most in our 2023 travel plans episode part 1! If you would like to let us know your thoughts on 2023 travel, shoot us an email at escape.atp@gmail.com or find us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast.

On this week's episode of the podcast we discuss John's recent trip to Excellence Oyster Bay in beautiful Jamaica. This newly built resort sits on a private peninsula with an incredibly beautiful beach scene. How does this resort compare to The Excellence Group's Mexico properties? We give you our honest review covering rooms, dining, location, activities and so much more. If you would like to connect with the show or give your thoughts on Excellence Oyster Bay, visit our community group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast or shoot us an email at escape.atp@gmail.com.

On this week's episode the podcasters talk about some GREAT and TERRIBLE last minute travel ideas for the end of 2022. Some destinations are perfect for last minute planning over the holidays, others... not so much! Let us know your favorite last minute travel ideas! Join our facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast or email us at escape.atp@gmail.com

On this week's pod, we discuss Disneyland Resort in beautiful Southern California! John and his family recently returned from a magical stay at Disneyland Hotel and experienced the best of what both west coast parks have to offer. Spoiler alert, he and his family might like DLR better than WDW. Let us know our thoughts on Disneyland Resort by visiting our podcast community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast or by sending us an email at escape.atp@gmail.com

John and Shawn have returned from their recent sailing on Disney Cruise Line's Dream! While being over 10 years old, the Disney Dream still sparkles like new and is a well oiled machine, from service to dining, this ship did not disappoint. Let us know your thoughts on DCL's Disney Wish or send us your questions at escape.atp@gmail.com or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast

Everyone's favorite not entirely spooky Halloween event has RETURNED! On this week's pod we discuss Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in all of it's candy filled glory! From special character appearances, sweet treats, short lines and costumes galore, this event is something to experience. What are your thoughts on this special ticketed event at Walt Disney World? Let us know over at our podcast community on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast or shoot us an email at escape.atp@gmail.com

On this week's episode, we divulge all of our Wizarding World secrets and give you our must do activities while visiting the world JK built. From our top eats, favorite rides and even some hidden gems tucked where most might overlook, this episode is a must listen for every Witch and Wizard... maybe even the occasional Muggle. If you would like to connect with the podcast crew you can join our online community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast or email us at escape.atp@gmail.com

The ship class that turned the cruise industry on it's head has received the Royal treatment and have been Amplified to the next level! Adding waterslides, laser tag, new restaurants and bars, updated public spaces and so much more, Royal Caribbean has upped it's midsize ship class and brought it's aging fleet into the 2020s. What do you think about the Voyager, Mariner, Navigator, Explorer and Adventure of the Seas? Let us know by visiting us online at https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapepodcast or emailing us at escape.atp@gmail.com