Welcome to our podcast! We are Bev and Jeff, and we like to travel. Our episodes will be spent discussing weekend get-away opportunities, vacations, and day trips and how to make them work on any budget! We are big Disney fans, so episodes will also feature Disney vacation information! Be sure to follow us on the following social media: Facebook: /bevandjeffstravelsandsuch Twitter: /bevuhd Instagram: /bevuhd YouTube: /user/bevuhd
Bev and Jeff's Travels and Such
A series of 14 episodes in season 5, discussing the Resorts located on the Las Vegas Strip. From fires to destruction to renovations, the resorts are always changing in "Sin City." In this episode, we will talk about the Sands, Dunes, and Thunderbird Casino Resorts.
A series of 14 episodes in season 5, discussing the Resorts located on the Las Vegas Strip. From fires to destruction to renovations, the resorts are always changing in "Sin City." In this episode, we will talk about the Aztec Inn, Delano, La Concha, and Glass Pool Inn Casino Resorts.
A series of 14 episodes in season 5, discussing the Resorts located on the Las Vegas Strip. From fires to destruction to renovations, the resorts are always changing in "Sin City." In this episode, we will talk about the Silver City, Silver Slipper, New Frontier, Last Frontier, Stardust, Royal Nevada, Vegas World, and Westward Ho Casino Resorts.
A series of 14 episodes in season 5, discussing the Resorts located on the Las Vegas Strip. From fires to destruction to renovations, the resorts are always changing in "Sin City." In this episode, we will talk about the Silverbird, El Rancho, El Rancho Las Vegas, and the La Hacienda Casino Resorts.
A series of 14 episodes in season 5, discussing the Resorts located on the Las Vegas Strip. From fires to destruction to renovations, the resorts are always changing in "Sin City." In this episode, we will talk about the Holy Cow Casino and Brewery, Klondike, Kona Kai, Marina, Nob Hill, and Riviera Resorts and Casinos.
A series of 14 episodes in season 5, discussing the Resorts located on the Las Vegas Strip. From fires to destruction to renovations, the resorts are always changing in "Sin City." In this episode, we will talk about the Tallyho, King's Crown Tallyho, Aladdin, Empey's Desert Villa, Barbaray Coast, Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon, Boardwalk, Monte Carlo, and Castaways Casino Resorts.
A series of 14 episodes in season 5, discussing the Resorts located on the Las Vegas Strip. From fires to destruction to renovations, the resorts are always changing in "Sin City." In this episode, we will talk about the Wynn, Encore, New York New York, Mandalay Bay, and Excalibur Casino Resorts.
A series of 14 episodes in season 5, discussing the Resorts located on the Las Vegas Strip. From fires to destruction to renovations, the resorts are always changing in "Sin City." In this episode, we will talk about the Strat and the Rio Casino Resorts.
A series of 14 episodes in season 5, discussing the Resorts located on the Las Vegas Strip. From fires to destruction to renovations, the resorts are always changing in "Sin City." In this episode, we will talk about the Mirage, Venetian, Palazzo, and Treasure Island Casino Resorts.
A series of 14 episodes in season 5, discussing the Resorts located on the Las Vegas Strip. From fires to destruction to renovations, the resorts are always changing in "Sin City." In this episode, we will talk about the Sahara, Luxor, Park MGM, Cromwell, and Casino Royale Resorts.
A series of 14 episodes in season 5, discussing the Resorts located on the Las Vegas Strip. From fires to destruction to renovations, the resorts are always changing in "Sin City." In this episode, we will talk about the Aria, Planet Hollywood, Paris Las Vegas, and Cosmopolitan Casino Resorts.
A series of 14 episodes in season 5, discussing the Resorts located on the Las Vegas Strip. From fires to destruction to renovations, the resorts are always changing in "Sin City." In this episode, we will talk about the Tropicana, Flamingo, and Circus Circus Resort Casinos.
A series of 14 episodes in season 5, discussing the Resorts located on the Las Vegas Strip. From fires to destruction to renovations, the resorts are always changing in "Sin City." In this episode, we will talk about Harrah's, The Linq, Bellagio, and Caesar's Palace.
A series of 14 episodes in season 5, discussing the Resorts located on the Las Vegas Strip. From fires to destruction to renovations, the resorts are always changing in "Sin City." In this episode, we will talk about the MGM Grand and Bally's.
Texas has some pretty impressive canyons, located in the Panhandle region of the state. In this episode, Bev discusses the history of the Canyons, where they are located, and some of the very interesting things you can do while visiting the Canyons!
In the last episode of season 4, Bev discusses hidden gems that can be found at the Walt Disney World Resort. How many of these did you know about? Have you seen any of them?
Bev discusses the Dollywood Theme Park in Tennessee and what all it has to offer. The history of the park and the different rides/attractions are also included in this podcast episode.
Today, Bev discusses the first things that she and her husband, Jeff, do when they go on a Disney World Vacation. She has broken it down into the first things they do at the resort, at the parks, etc. What do you do first when on a Disney vacation?
In today's episode, Bev discusses a great vacation spot for families or anyone who enjoys shows and theme parks. Branson, Missouri is home to Silver Dollar City - a neat "old west" style theme park, and it is also home to a lot of country style shows. These are great for families, or for people looking for a little more wholesome shows that what Las Vegas has to offer.
Today Bev will discuss some untruths that people are told about vacationing at Disney World. While they are not truthful statements, they also are not completely lies either. How many of these have you heard or unknowingly told others?
In this episode, Bev discusses one of the museums that she and Jeff really like to visit when they are able to make it over to Fredericksburg, Texas. The National Museum of the Pacific War goes into great detail the Pacific Theater of World War II. There are multiple buildings and experiences to be had at the museum, and some really great German food in town as well.
Bev put together an episode to showcase some of the under appreciated restaurants found on Disney World Property. Some of these restaurants can be found at resorts, while others can be found inside of the parks themselves. How many have you eaten at?
Bev researched some options to staycation in several of the larger cities in the State of Texas. She gives multiple ideas for attractions, things to do, and places to go. Great ideas if you want to spend some time away from home for a weekend and not spend much money in the process.
In this episode, Bev discusses some fun things about Magic Kingdom she found out about while researching for other episodes. Do you know about any of these?
In this episode, Bev discusses some ideas for different themes for a Las Vegas getaway, whether it is a short weekend trip, or a longer stay in Sin City. You can experience Vegas in a whole new way each time you make a trip there!
Bev found some wild and crazy conspiracy theories and stories related to Walt Disney World. She compiled all he notes into one episode to share some of the crazy things that people have said and believe about the wonderful World of Disney!
This episode was inspired by one of Bev's friends, who is a big movie buff. Bev started looking into some movie things she might be able to do with this friend, and realized that the Houston Metropolitan area has many film festivals each year. She also realized this would be a great topic for the podcast, so more people could find out about the film festival sin Houston!
Bev shares what our normal daily itinerary is when we go to Disney World. She shares the options for meals, parks, and other non-park activities to be done while at the most magical place on earth!
Bev has researched some really unusual and weird things that guests and cast members have seen while at Disney World, and in today's podcast, we discuss some of them!
Welcome to the first episode of Season 4! In this episode, Bev discusses a trip to Las Vegas that she and Jeff planned for February 2021, and how they set it up to be a staycation on the Strip!
In this last episode of season 3, Bev discusses taking a Texas History Trip. Itineraries, locations, and the history of the locations are discussed in this episode. Bev and Jeff usually spent weekend getaways on the Texas History trips, but you can group several together and make a vacation out of it!
People don't usually associate saving money with a trip to Las Vegas, but Bev and Jeff have found a way to do just that. In this episode, we share our strategy for getting show tickets, meals, and museum tickets at discounted rates or even for free.
Bev and Jeff really enjoy visiting the World War II museum in New Orleans. We wanted to share information on the museum in an episode to help bring awareness to this amazing, and fairly new historical location in the French Quarter.
Bev put together a three part series on getting to know the different tiers of resorts at Disney World. This is part 3 of the series, and the deluxe resorts will be discussed in detail, including pros and cons of staying at this tier of resort.
Bev put together a three part series on getting to know the different tiers of resorts at Disney World. This is part 2 of the series, and the moderate resorts will be discussed in detail, including pros and cons of staying at this tier of resort.
Bev put together a three part series on getting to know the different tiers of resorts at Disney World. This is part 1 of the series, and the value resorts will be discussed in detail, including pros and cons of staying at this tier of resort.
Even though Bev and Jeff regularly do weekend getaways, Bev does still have a bucket list of pleaces she'd like to travel to for a weekend get away. Some are places she's previously been to (but not with Jeff), while some are places she has not been to at all yet. Bev wanted to share this bucket list and see if any of our audience members have been to these places before to add insight! Tweet at us, or mention us on instagram @bevuhd to let us know if you have been and what you thought!
It is the holidays! And that means Magic Kingdom at Disney World has decorated the park to the nines. There are also some amazing events that go on at Magic Kingdom during the holidays (and by holidays I mean from Halloween to New Years). Bev discusses the multiple holiday events that Magic Kingdom puts on each year, and what you can expect when attending one of these fantastic parties!
Bev and Jeff have had questions from family and friends wanting to know where we camp, and how we go about camping in general. We take a little different approach to camp - some call it glamping, but we enjoy it whatever you want to call it! This episode will go over the different places that we have stayed in the past, and what all we get to make our stay a little more cozy and nicer!
With the Annual Food and Wine Festival just ending a few weeks ago for 2020, Bev wanted to put together an episode of fun facts she researched about the festival to help fans (and soon to be fans) stay excited for next year's event.
In this episode, Bev discusses the typical weekend getaway that she and Jeff take, and how much it costs, the destinations we typically go to, and the itineraries we normally plan for. Our friends and family ask us all the time how we can afford to go out of town so much, so I thought we could put together an episode to discuss all of this to help out anyone else who is interested in doing more traveling!
Bev discusses a typical itinerary that she and Jeff plan for when going to Las Vegas. From shows, to restaurants and buffets, to site-seeing, to planning some time at the casinos, Bev goes over every detail of our normal Las Vegas vacation. We hope this helps you with planning a Las Vegas getaway, especially considering there is so much else to do besides gambling.
In this episode, Bev shares some research she has done on the EPCOTpark at Walt Disney World. EPCOT is the least attended park in Disney World, and is very underrated. This episode will hopefully get more people to consider attending this amazing park!
In this episode, Bev discusses a long weekend getaway that she and Jeff took for their anniversary, in September 2020. If you are looking for weekend getaway opportunities, this episode offers some ideas of places to go, restaurants to eat at, hotels to stay in, etc. We went during the Coronavirus pandemic, and took social distancing precations everywhere we went.
Welcome to the first episode of season 3! This season, we will post our episodes once per week, so be sure to come back next week for episode 2. In today's episode, Bev discusses some of the changes that Disney has implemented as they have reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic has taken hold of the US and the world. We'll also talk about what will likely become normal protocol at Disney once all of the restrictions are lifted.
Part two of a two part series, Bev showcases each world showcase pavilion, beginning with the American Adventure, and ending with the Canada Pavilion.
The first of a two part series, Bev discusses half of the world showcase pavilions, starting with the Mexico Pavilion.
Part two of a two part series, Bev discusses fun hidden things in two of the 4 parks at Walt Disney World.
In the first of a two part series, Bev discusses some fun hidden things that can be found in two of the Disney World Parks. Stay tuned for part two!
One of the things Epcot is known for are the festivals held there each year. Bev discusses each of the festivals in this episode, and provides information on each one.
Bev and Jeff have gone to Disney World with several family members before. Here are some tips to be able to successfully navigate the parks in a large group.