The Itinerary

All Aboard! Join us on our train journey up the east coast to Watch Hill, Rhode Island. We venture to the smallest state in the USA and stay at the historic Ocean House. Come join us and our new neighbor Taylor Swift on this Itinerary!

Get your best Vineyard Vines gear packed up. We're heading over to a longtime New England summer colony. Accessible only by air or sea, this island escape has everything you want in a getaway. Welcome to Martha's Vineyard on this episode of The Itinerary

Tune in to hear about our socially distanced vacay in a major city and why you'd want to go to one right now. Plus ALL the delicious food we had on our explorations of this midwestern gem. All this and more, on this Itinerary!

What has the best seafood and weather in the North East during the summer? Nantucket! Tune in to hear about where to eat and stay and have some safe social distance fun amid a global pandemic. All that and more on this Itinerary!

Tune in for this special episode of The Itinerary, live from 33,000 feet above. We discuss our first plane ride in 3 months, which also occurred during the pandemic. See what's new in travel, and what has stayed the same, all this and more, on this episode of The Itinerary.

Travel inside the epicenter of the Corona Virus as we come to you from NYC. Its been a wild last couple of months. We share our story of being on lockdown in Manhattan. From overcrowded hospitals, grocery store shutdowns, and living a life inside 4 walls 24 hours a day. We also give you our outlook on travel. When will it happen, what will it look like and why we're still booking trips (kind of). All that and more on this Itinerary.

Welcome to one of the smallest towns in the world with a big presence in the food and hospitality space. It's The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia. Chef Patrick O'Connell has been at it for 40 years in the same place. With no formal training he has become one of the great American chefs of all time. Now with 3 Michelin Stars, his restaurant and inn are a destination for all those seeking out a luxury country getaway with no cell service. All this and more on this episode of The Itinerary!

Episode 51 of The Itinerary comes to you from the Caribbean island of Anguilla. We talk to you from the luxurious Malliouhana Resort on Meads Bay in the British West Indies. A great place for a long weekend for people like us but some people stay for a month! Activities, Views, Infinity Pools, Music, Seafood and Sun on this Itinerary from Anguilla!

Welcome aboard to episode 50 of The Itinerary! Everyone is talking about Coronavirus as it spreads across the world. We give our thoughts on the impact on the travel industry and if you should keep or book that trip. All this and more on this Itinerary!

Grab your favorite umbrella drink and travel down to the exclusive Caribbean Island of St. Barths. On this episode we stay at the glamorous Eden Rock Resort while discussing bottle service etiquette, day clubs, weight limits on planes and if you should report a stain on your couch. All this and more on this Itinerary!

Oh Canada! On this episode of The Itinerary we go north of the border for a weekend trip to Montreal! Smoked Meat, Joe Beef, Hockey night in Canada and more on this Itinerary!

Episode 47 of The Itinerary goes deep into the tragic death of Kobe Bryant in a horrific Helicopter crash. We discuss the global icon that Kobe was and how he traveled the world. We discuss private aviation and using Choppers to get around and share some stories of in flight issues and how does one handle them. All that and more on this Itinerary

Episode 46 of The Itinerary brings you to the Amalfi Coast! This slice of paradise in Southwestern Italy is a must-do vacation for all those seeking a European getaway outside of a big city. We visit Positano and Capri on this trip and share how we got there, where we stayed, what we ate and much more of this Itinerary!

Live from the Arctic Circle in the great white north, we bring you this episode of The Itinerary from Rovaniemi, Finland. Get ready to learn all about the capitol city of Lapland and Santa's hometown while staying at the Arctic Treehouse! Reindeer will be ridden and eaten..Husky rides and Snowmobiles will be taken. Experience 24 hours of darkness on this fascinating journey in a snowy paradise. All that and more on this Itinerary!

We're live at the historic Gleneagles Castle & Resort in Scotland for this episode of The Itinerary. Built in 1924 it features: 3 golf courses, shooting, tennis, falconry, gundogs, fishing, archery, spa..they really have it all! Plus, the only 2 Michelin Star Restaurant in all of Scotland. We review it all on this Itinerary!

Tune in to hear about our favorite city of the year...Copenhagen! From picturesque views to unbutton your pants meals. All this and more on this episode of The Itinerary

Episode 42 of The Itinerary is here..sit back, relax and enjoy our recap of 2019. The best places we went, the best food we ate, the most overrated countries and our most outrageous moments. Plus a look ahead to our next 4 episodes that will once again take us across time zones and over oceans. All that and more on this Itinerary.

24 Hours in Bangkok on this episode of The Itinerary. Join us at the Como Metropolitan Hotel for dinner at Nahm and a special evening at Gaggan Anand Restaurant. Plus, someone got pampered and someone couldn't make it out of bed. Find out why a translator was necessary and why we were told to get on a motorcycle to make a dinner reservation. All this and more on this Itinerary.

Episode 40 of The Itinerary comes to you from one of the most beautiful places on Earth. We're live at the St Regis Maldives and giving you the inside scoop on one of most people's bucket list places to visit. It's very pretty and very remote. Only accessible by seaplane and food is delivered twice a week to the island. This is the place to unwind and let them take care of you and they're happy to do so! Tune in to hear how this slice of paradise stacks up with other can't miss spots in the world! All this and more on this Itinerary.

Welcome to episode 39 of The Itinerary, live from Dubai! Listen up as we tell you about our journey on the Emirates A380 and Melissa has an epic rant on her dedicated flight attendant. This episode comes to you from the Armani Hotel and we'll chat about the highest bar in the world, the glorious Dubai Mall which includes an aquarium, ice rink and VR park which we made the mistake of going to with 500 8 year olds and why we've stepped outside for a total of 5 seconds since we've been here. All that and more on this Itinerary.

Episode 38 of The Itinerary features Jaime Getto Co-Founder of Nowaday. Step back in time as Nowaday guides you through an unforgettable loop of Manhattan's most iconic sites in a fully restored classic car. We rode in the 1933 Buick and chat with Jaime about how the business got started, what customers can expect on the tour and how she got all these cool classic cars. All this and more on this Itinerary!

What's the best restaurant in the world and what goes into making the list? We're joined on Episode 37 by Steve Dolinsky, Regional Academy Chair for the 50 Best Restaurants in the world. Steve chats how he picks the voters in his region, what goes into the voting process and if he has to go undercover. We also talk Pizza because Steve literally wrote the book on it. Pizza City, USA 101 reasons why Chicago is America's greatest pizza town, which is available everywhere. He's a 13 time James Beard award winner and can be seen on ABC7 in Chicago. All that and more on this Itinerary!

And the winner is....Episode 36! Welcome back, this weeks special guest is Miss USA, Nia Sanchez. Tune in to hear how her title took her across the globe, whether it be nearby to lobby in our nations capital or to Asia and what she did for a paycheck when she decided to stay, hint hint: it's magical and may come with a kingdom. All this and more on this episode of The Itinerary

Episode 35 is here and it's everyone's favorite deckhand!! Join us with VERY special guest, Colin Macy-O'Toole from Bravo's, Below Deck Mediterranean. Colin spills the tea on everything #yachtlife aka what a tip for 48 hours of work looks like and Mom's sliding into his DMs. All this and more on this Itinerary.

Episode 34 is here and it's frugal AF! Join us as we speak with Carly Helfand, editor of 52citiesblog.com. Carly has been traveling to at least 52 cities a year for the past 9 years, that's 468 cities and she's been doing it for free with points and miles. Tune in to hear even us get schooled on the points and miles game. All this and more on this episode of The Itinerary.

Episode 33 is here! Tune in as we chat with special guest Elaine Glusac, decade plus contributor to The NY Times! Elaine has probably helped you plan a trip, as she's written many of the 36 Hours In and Frugal Traveler series. Tune in for her thoughts on her recent article about flight price alerts and whom they work best for and her recent 36 hours in British Columbia. All this and more, on this, Itinerary.

Episode 32 of The a Itinerary is here and it's killing it!! Just ask our special guest Roshan Melwani of the famous Sam's Tailor in Hong Kong. Sam's is the originator of the 24 hour custom suit and has been fitting global celebrities and the general public for decades. Tune in as Roshan dishes on the celeb who made his biggest sale ever (hint, hint his name is synonymous with fashion) and which actor he had a serious bromance with. All this and more on this episode of The Itinerary.

Tune in to hear about our latest trip to Banff National Park! Find out about the animal friends we made on Safari and their unique “cat calls,” the Instagram models that came for the views as well, and how we used public transportation and were fans, all this and more on this itinerary.

Tune in for the final leg of our summer euro trip: The Algarve Coast in Portugal! From beautiful beaches, to a world class resort to Michelin Star restaurants, this area is a gem. Melissa's airport meltdown and take down of a restaurant GM is noteworthy as well. All this and more on this Itinerary.

Tune in for our jaunt to Ibiza done #adulting style. Gorgeous sunsets from the convenience of our hotel, influencer spotting galore and our day trip to Formentera, one of the other four Balearic Islands. All that and more, on this Itinerary.

Barcelona by the numbers: Tune in to hear about our 70 course meals per day, in 4 of the world's best restaurants, representing 7 Michelin stars for 4 restaurants within 2 days. All that and more on this Itinerary!

The first of a four part European summer itinerary is Sicily! Join us as we discuss airport blunders, what exactly super alcohol is, real scampi, why so many bees and 9 year olds that act like they're 49. Plus, you can win a $50 gift card to the airline of your choice by listening and following on Instagram @Theitinerarytravel

Tune in for the OG travel influencer, Justin Ross Lee. Hear about why he broke his NYC lease to move to Thailand, because as he says “why not”, to which tropical destination he feels is the most overrated, what low brow in flight trick he pulls to get a high brow upgrade, as well as which hotel chain he has an allegiance to, all this and more on this episode of The Itinerary.

Special guest this week is Afar Media's Co-Founder Joe Diaz. We discuss how Afar started, what it has transitioned to today and the overall travel media landscape. We also chat about his recent trip around the world! 23 days of International travel on a Private 757! Hear about some of the obscure places he went, where he stayed, what unique food he ate and who he met along the journey. All that and more on this Itinerary!

Comedian and Host Jared Freid joins the show this week! We discuss his life on the road as a stand up comic. The hustle of late nights leading to early mornings. His love for Delta & The Delta App. His best and worst college football towns to travel to. We also chat about his trip to Kuwait & his experience performing for our Troops in the Middle East. All that and more on this Itinerary.

Special guest Lindsay Silberman joins The Itinerary to discuss quitting her corporate media job to become a full time travel influencer. We talk about how and why she decided to take the plunge, how it all works and what advice she would give. We also review her recent trip to Kyoto. How she got there, where she stayed, what she ate and more on this Itinerary. Follow her on Instagram @Lindsaysilb and check out her website Lindsaysilberman.com #silbsquad

We're talking all things food photography and social media with special guest, Hannah Mayblum of @bigbellybites. How many shots does it take to get the perfect one? Does she taste everything she shoots? What's her favorite type of food to post on Instagram? We also chat about her recent trip to Vietnam. How she got there, where she stayed, what she ate and more on this Itinerary.

Traveling to 61 countries with kids! We welcome in special guest Erica Levine Weber of www.theworldwidewebers.com who gives us an inside look of what it's like to go all over the world with her little kids. All the joy and all the travel nightmares that go along with trying to visit every country in the world. We speak about their recent trip to Uzbekistan and why she says you may not know where it is but should be high on your bucket list. All that and more on this Itinerary.

Making travel memories with a diagnosis: Special guest this week is former Bon Appetit Advertising Director, Tami Eagle Bowling. Diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer about 4 years ago she spoke on her inspiring journey and all the positive change she's making in her community. Traveling is such a joy for her during these tough times and we review her recent trip to Lisbon, Sinatra and Cascias in Portugal on this Itinerary.

2 special guests join this weeks episode as we talk traveling economically. We also review their epic trip to Patagonia. Listen for wild road trip stories, traveling with dogs, the lure of a luxurious Motel 6 and more on this Itinerary.

Join us on our journey over the Atlantic to the UK. 1 night at Heckfield Place in a restored 18th century mansion and then 2 nights in the city at the London Edition where we ate at 4 of the Top 50 Restaurants in the World. Yes, we're very full..We'll tell you how we got there, what we ate, where we went and more on this Itinerary.

Join us on our journey to Chiang Mai. In this episode: Stay at the Four Seasons in a rice field, Ride the Elephants & only $4 for an hour long massage. We'll tell you how we got there, where we ate & more on this Itinerary.

Join us on our journey to Hong Kong. Stay in the highest hotel in the world and get your drink on at the highest bar in the world on the 118th floor. Find out how we got there, where we ate and what we did on this Itinerary.

Join us on our journey to Japan. Explore all Tokyo has to offer in food and culture. We'll tell you how we got there on the Super A380 and about the best Sushi in the world at Jiro and more..

Join us on our journey to Jamaica. Explore the western portion of the island in Negril. We give you an inside look on how we got there, where we stayed, what we ate and more on The Itinerary. In this episode: First class upgrades, Bad Lobster, Why she cant stand the common folk & Find out how someone got a concussion in paradise.

Join us on our journey to New Zealand. Explore the North Island in Auckland & Waiheke Island. Travel to the South Island in Queenstown with a stop at the 8th wonder of the world, Milford Sound. We give you an inside look on how we got there, where we stayed, what we ate and more on The Itinerary. In this episode... A) Melissa makes the largest travel mistake ever B) Jared is convinced American spies are after us C) Melissa gets into an alteration with an airline attendant (what else is new) D) We time traveled E) All of the above

Join us on our journey to Bora Bora. Explore the St. Regis in French Polynesia. We give you an inside look on how we got there, where we stayed, what we ate and more on The Itinerary.

Join us on our journey to The Bahamas. Explore the SLS at Baha Mar. We give you an inside look on how we got there, where we stayed, what we ate and more on The Itinerary.

Join us on our journey to Saint Lucia. Explore the Jade Mountain Resort where they're anti 4th wall. We give you an inside look on how we got there, where we stayed, what we ate and more on The Itinerary.

Join us on our journey to Switzerland. Explore Furstenau the smallest city in the world & Vitznau on the shores of Lake Lucerne in the Swiss Alps. We give you an inside look on how we got there, where we stayed, what we ate and more on The Itinerary.

Join us on our journey to Greece. Explore Athens & Santorini. We give you an inside look on how we got there, where we stayed, what we ate and more on The Itinerary.