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Lucy calls in from Airlie Beach in Queensland on a 3-day holiday thanks to Jetstar, Spalding farmer Tom on what drought-stricken farmers need from the state budget this week, Tomato farmer Peter Petsios on the lifting of regulations after contagious virus spread through farms, Chief Justice Chris Kourakis on the inquiry of AI in the legal system, Royal Show's Will Rayner on new parking restrictions for the show in the surrounding parklands, RAA Senior Manager for Road Safety Charles Mountain on the quality of SA roads & your calls. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In onze serie Groeten uit... vertellen Nederlanders en Vlamingen over hun woonplaats Down Under; wat is er allemaal te doen en waarom voelen ze zich hier helemaal thuis? Laura Higgins woont in Airlie Beach (QLD), een populaire kustplaats bij het Great Barrier Reef.

Nitso from Weather IQ Teharnee Peel - ambassador for the Trudy Crowly Foundation QCCS Mackay Cutters head coach Adam Cuthbertson David Koch on this week's RBA interest rate cut Airlie Beach is the "sexiest" town in QLD according to Lovehoney. Jay & Dave have a new advertising campaign Paul Brescia from the Daily Mercury Free Gig Friday - Mango Junction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Airlie Beach has come out on the top spot for QLD on Lovehoney's "sex map," with residents purchasing more adult toys per capita that anywhere else in the Sunshine State. So, Jay & Dave created a new advertising campaign for those that are on the more "adventurous" side to come and visitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman. Produced & edited by Matty Ray. See Facebook for links to videos & songs mentioned in this episode! Email: Samantha@planet80s.com.auFacebook: the80smontagepodcast twitter: @the80smontage instagram: the80smontageRewind 80's Band - www.rewind80sband.comTickets - www.rewind80smixtape.com.auBookings - samantha@planet80s.com.auPlease Subscribe, Like, Share, Rate (Itunes please)You can join to for only $2 a month (Get On It)https://www.patreon.com/the80smontagepodcastLinks: Endless Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WP84xjGnBUThe Go-Betweens - Streets of your Town HD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M_P_xX9CmwAustralian Crawl - Shut Down (Official Audio): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhchK9bjGBoThanks For Listening!The 80's Montage Podcast

What's it like building a floating playground from scratch? In this episode, I chat with Fordy, the creator of Central Coast Aqua Park, to uncover the inspiring and entertaining story behind this local favourite. We cover:•

In the next few episodes we take you to the serene blue waters of Airlie Beach for the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival 2024. This year, Jude York joined the festival as one of the professional songwriters. Jude York is a fast-rising Australian star, whose self-produced pop delicacies have gone viral. Join us as we chat with Jude about co-writing, collaboration and more.About Jude: Jude York is a fast-rising Australian star, whose self-produced pop delicacies have gone viral. Growing up rurally with an opera-singer mother and jingle-writer father, there was little else for Jude to do but create his own musical world. In 2022, Jude debuted with a unique cult-favourite performance in Australia's national round for Eurovision, before releasing hits, ‘Mr Porcelain' and ‘Cashew.' With breathtaking vulnerability, Jude quickly garnered a fanbase of like minded misfits, a community solidified by seeing him live on tour throughout Europe supporting Dean Lewis and later on his own headline tour of Australia.With 6 million streams on his first mixtape, a Queensland Music Award under his belt and Jude's latest sensation, ‘Monaco' climbing the international charts and amassing a staggering 1 million streams in its first week, a new era is on the horizon for the pop star-in-the-making.Contact Jude York : Website / Facebook / InstagramFind out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.Find out more about the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival here. Join I Heart Songwriting Club's Co-writing Course here.Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. Don't struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTubeBe inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / InstagramTheme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

Send us a textWhat happens when you decide to chase your dreams across the world? Join us for an engaging chat with my daughter, Jess Knox, as she recounts her remarkable journey from Airlie Beach to the New York Film Academy. As a creative force and founding member of Seagrass Theatre Company, Jess's story is one of courage and embracing leadership, all while navigating the challenges of stepping out on her own. Her vivid anecdotes of battling storms on an epic road trip and settling into life with a new flatmate offer laughter and insights for anyone venturing into the unknown.Jess opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of leaving the familiar comforts of home for the bustling Gold Coast. While excitement marked the start of her new chapter, loneliness and adaptation hurdles soon followed. Her candid reflections on facing these trials with vulnerability and resilience show the power of finding strength in challenging times. This episode also uncovers the practical side of transition, from financial planning and prioritizing meaningful experiences to the importance of support networks both personally and professionally.In addition to exploring Jess's inspiring path, we touch on the value of pursuing passions and the transformative role of art and mentorship. Jess's perspective on avoiding conventional paths and finding joy in leadership roles speaks volumes about embracing change. The episode culminates in a celebration of dreams, with aspirations as vivid as singing on a jetty in Greece. With heartfelt gratitude extended to Jess and everyone involved, this conversation leaves listeners with hope, appreciation, and a reminder of the beauty in following one's heart.Follow Leanne on Instagram @lkstrengthcoachJoin the Strength Seekers community and score big with a vibrant tribe of like-minded individuals, invaluable resources, coaching services tailored to your needs, special guest coaches and workshops and so much more. Click here to join today with our special listener's offer!

NRL funny man Jeremy Latimore joined Aaron Woods for the latest episode of Footy Talk League's Woodsy's Club Tour. He talked about his career, his Journeymen Podcast and opened up on relationships with pest James Maloney, James Graham whilst him and Woodsy both share funny yarns of former coach Anthony GriffinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave's car failed on the way to Airlie Beach on teh weekend Felim Hanniffy From The BOM On How Long This Cold Weather Will Last What should be the punishment for the loser for this year's Origin series? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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My son is in kindergarten and one of his little schoolmates is leaving. We have been invited to the party in North Mackay. On the invite, there is a link to a gift registry. Um, what? Sorry?! This isn't a wedding or a baby shower! Is this a thing these days? Should we buy or not? Tennille, Blacks Beach This pregnant woman comes into the café I work at and orders her food then complains about it halfway through the meal and requests either a refund or a credit on the next meal. Her reason, because her cravings change and she's not enjoying it. Solution Judge Jay? – Anonymous, Sarina. We purchased a house in Airlie Beach. It's a 50-year-old home. When we purchased it, it came with the furniture, etc. But we have since found some old antiques which could be worth a lot we have been told. Should we let the former owners know? – Helen, Jubilee Pocket.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Australian Lure Fishing podcast episode I delve into the world of GT fishing in the Whitsundays. In this session, I'm joined by Jack Avery, a seasoned angler with a decade of experience targeting Giant Trevally in this iconic region. Discover the secrets to locating and landing these powerful fish as Jack shares his expert insights on the best fishing spots, ideal conditions, and most effective techniques for GT fishing in the Whitsundays. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a novice, this episode is packed with valuable tips on gear selection, lure usage, and handling the physical challenges of battling GTs. Tune in to enhance your fishing prowess and get ready for your next big catch in the Whitsundays! ______________ Keen for more detailed fishing advice? Why not support the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast by joining Team Doc Lures? Aside from ensuring you'll hear more podcast episodes for years to come, you'll also get access to exclusive members-only content, tools and resources. Check it out at https://team.doclures.com ______________ For more episodes about fishing in the Airlie Beach and Whitsunday's are, check out our archive: https://doclures.com/whitsundays-and-airlie-beach-fishing/ Or, head over to our GT fishing episodes here: https://doclures.com/giant-trevally/ And of course you can access the show notes for today's episode here: https://doclures.com/gt-fishing-whitsundays/  

Hallo ihr Lieben! Ein paar Tage sind vergangen und wir haben sehr viel erlebt. Wir waren beim Great Barrier Reef und Ihr habt bestimmt auch schon mal die wunderschönen Bilder gesehen. Unsere Erwartungen waren dementsprechend groß und wir haben uns sehr auf diesen Teil der Reise gefreut und wurden jedoch nicht überwältigt - und haben trotzdem das beste aus der Situation gemacht… Was noch alles passiert ist und warum wir mit gemischten Gefühlen abgereist sind, erfahrt ihr alles in dieser Folge. Ganz viel Spaß beim Hören dieser kleinen Audioreise

Hi Jay and Dave, can I vent my frustration? I work in the CBD of Airlie Beach and the amount of oversized SUV's and Utes that clog up the main street is ridiculous. How do your listeners feel about having a ban on these vehicles. They take up a big space and hard to navigate around. If not banned, then definitely a bigger parking fee for the drivers, if in paid parking. I think this would be a good solution for Airlie and Mackay CBD's." Kelsey, Cannonvale.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Griffin is a super inspiring human and a great friend of mine.He grew up in Airlie Beach and had a nice upbringing in a small community. Once he moved to the Gold Coast at 12 years old life changed a lot. High school was at times a struggle especially in year 12 once his mind was opened to a new way of thinking about business from a friend Sam.He moved to Sydney in 2020 and started his journey as an entrepreneur learning about and growing his businesses. Along this path, he found his love for creating content and sharing his lessons and knowledge with the world.in 2023 his social media blew up. Reaching over 120 Million eyeballs and amassing over 600,000 followers Chris's impact is immeasurable!A few key topics in this chatGrowing up in Airlie BeachMoving to the Gold CoastDiscovering a new way to look at businessMoving to Sydney and starting a businessFizzContent creationI loved this chat and so will you!Chris's LinksINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/?hl=enTIK TOK - www.tiktok.com/@morechrisgriffinThis episode is proudly sponsored by Ārepa Brain Performance Drink! Use code - GOODHUMAN for 25% off.SHOP AREPA HERE - https://drinkarepa.com/collections/all-products/Cooper's SocialsINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TIK TOK - www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_The Good Human FactoryINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/WEBSITE - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/WORKSHOP ENQUIRY - https://form.typeform.com/to/ECsr8tApUse code PODCAST for 25% off GOOD HUMAN FACTORY Merch. - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/goodhumanmerchTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Griffin is a super inspiring human and a great friend of mine.He grew up in Airlie Beach and had a nice upbringing in a small community. Once he moved to the Gold Coast at 12 years old life changed a lot. High school was at times a struggle especially in year 12 once his mind was opened to a new way of thinking about business from a friend Sam.He moved to Sydney in 2020 and started his journey as an entrepreneur learning about and growing his businesses. Along this path, he found his love for creating content and sharing his lessons and knowledge with the world.in 2023 his social media blew up. Reaching over 120 Million eyeballs and amassing over 600,000 followers Chris's impact is immeasurable!A few key topics in this chatGrowing up in Airlie BeachMoving to the Gold CoastDiscovering a new way to look at businessMoving to Sydney and starting a businessFizzContent creationI loved this chat and so will you!Chris's LinksINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/?hl=enTIK TOK - www.tiktok.com/@morechrisgriffinThis episode is proudly sponsored by Ārepa Brain Performance Drink! Use code - GOODHUMAN for 25% off.SHOP AREPA HERE - https://drinkarepa.com/collections/all-products/Cooper's SocialsINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TIK TOK - www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_The Good Human FactoryINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/WEBSITE - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/WORKSHOP ENQUIRY - https://form.typeform.com/to/ECsr8tApUse code PODCAST for 25% off GOOD HUMAN FACTORY Merch. - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/goodhumanmerchTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Griffin is a super inspiring human and a great friend of mine.He grew up in Airlie Beach and had a nice upbringing in a small community. Once he moved to the Gold Coast at 12 years old life changed a lot. High school was at times a struggle especially in year 12 once his mind was opened to a new way of thinking about business from a friend Sam.He moved to Sydney in 2020 and started his journey as an entrepreneur learning about and growing his businesses. Along this path, he found his love for creating content and sharing his lessons and knowledge with the world.in 2023 his social media blew up. Reaching over 120 Million eyeballs and amassing over 600,000 followers Chris's impact is immeasurable!A few key topics in this chatGrowing up in Airlie BeachMoving to the Gold CoastDiscovering a new way to look at businessMoving to Sydney and starting a businessFizzContent creationI loved this chat and so will you!Chris's LinksINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/?hl=enTIK TOK - www.tiktok.com/@morechrisgriffinThis episode is proudly sponsored by Ārepa Brain Performance Drink! Use code - GOODHUMAN for 25% off.SHOP AREPA HERE - https://drinkarepa.com/collections/all-products/Cooper's SocialsINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TIK TOK - www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_The Good Human FactoryINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/WEBSITE - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/WORKSHOP ENQUIRY - https://form.typeform.com/to/ECsr8tApUse code PODCAST for 25% off GOOD HUMAN FACTORY Merch. - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/goodhumanmerchTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation discussing the May 23-27, 2024 Personal Branding & Style Retreat at the Coral Sea Resort, Airlie Beach. It's your time to... CAPTURE your true ESSENCE IDENTIFY your perfect STYLE AMPLIFY your unique BRAND https://www.personalbrandingstudio.com.au/retreat/ Imagine what it would feel like to be confident in front of the camera, love the way you look, and know you have a story worth telling… ✔ Set yourself up so you feel free and beautiful, inside, and out. ✔ Learn how to creatively put more of you in your business. ✔ Be supported in achieving your goals and dreams… setting yourself up for ultimate success. ✔ Gain clarity on how to pitch yourself and share your story. ✔ Possess soul around the way you share your marketing message. ✔ Receive speaker invitations, and opportunities to share your message with bigger audiences. ✔ Create ways to make more income from your valuable brand assets. ✔ Attract more media invitations to be featured on podcasts, in magazines, and articles. ✔ Possess confidence to show up on social media because you know what to say to create interest and engagement with your dream clients. ✔ Receive a beautifully branded headshot you love that will represent your true essence. ✔ Connect with other like-minded business owners and build life-long friendships with women who also want to realise their dreams. ✔ Combine two of our favourite things, business knowledge and a tropical holiday in paradise. Find out more details https://www.personalbrandingstudio.com.au/retreat/

In today's episode, we welcome Bonnie Hancock to discuss her fear of regret, paddling around Australia, the preparation before her journey, her work beyond competition, mentoring, supplements she consumed during her voyage, crossing borders during the COVID-19 pandemic, and breaking the 24-hour distance paddling record.   Bonnie Hancock is a world record-breaking paddler, community leader, public speaker, and author. Bonnie became a professional Ironwoman at seventeen years old in which she competed in 9 Nutri-Grain Ironwoman series representing Australia. Recently, Bonnie became the fastest person to paddle a surf ski 12,700kms around the Australian coastline. It was only two weeks later that she took on the world record for the furthest distance paddled in 24 hours, completing 234 kms on her surf ski at Airlie Beach.   Want to connect with Bonnie Hancock?   Instagram: bonniehancock   Listen to any of the Body Science podcasts at https://www.bodyscience.com.au/podcast  To be notified when a new podcast goes live, head over to our Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud or iTunes channel and subscribe. 

Het is niet voor het eerst dat Laura Higgins uit Airlie Beach op de fiets springt voor het goede doel. Maar afgelopen maand was het wel voor het eerst dat 7-jarige zoon Kayne meefietste om geld in te zamelen voor onderzoek naar kinderkanker. In oktober legden de twee 200 kilometer af en haalden daarmee ruim $2,200 op.

Recorded at Airlie Beach on what looks like a Tazer, this one will sound a little different/dodgey.  But the content is the same funny stuff!  We talk about being disrespected and being treated like dirt and how we stand up to it, or not.  Because Mandy did a good standing up to someone in Airlie Beach - have a listen!

Tonight's special guest is Bob Eden from Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia, a survivor who shares his story in his own descriptive, articulate words. During his own journey with depression, which began in 1984, he developed a drug free protocol for recovering from depression. "Based on the Re-evaluation Counselling process, in which I trained in the 90's, I found a way through by going within and listening to my heart and body. No special tools or books are required, there is nothing to buy, for everyone has their own innate healing tools, and my role is to help people find them," he says. "After more than 20 years of fighting depression, psychologists, psychiatrists and many cycles of medication, one simple personal insight brought me home. To all those beautiful people who have suffered from depression I say 'Thank you.' Simply, thank you for doing such a wonderful job!" Bob explains his childhood trauma, "Mum was prone to violent outbursts of rage, so I got the crap beaten out of me for many years." The message he got was she does not love me." He goes on, "Dad was a mythical being who was always at work, so the message I got was 'Dad never spends any time with me, therefore he does not love me.' Bob became a people-pleaser and totally abandoned his needs. Later, he took a 12-step course for Adult Children of Absent Parents which was helpful. "John Bradshaw's work on the Inner Child and Family of Origin opened the flood gates for me." Bob says, "I realized that I AM the only expert on my life." Bob concludes, "For me we are all victims of victims and if you don't hand it back, you pass it on. Time to break this multi-generational cycle of abuse!"

Case study: How an Airlie Beach resilience coach is helping others overcome adversity.  Campfire for a Woman's Heart: Stories of Resilience from Inspirational Women by Natalie Stockdale is a beacon of hope. It is packed with gutsy tales but importantly it shows recovery from tragedy and trauma is possible. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:  * What these powerful campfire stories are all about * How Stockdale compiled top resilience examples * Tips and advice for creating your own life stories * Tell life stories to help others find happiness again! ⇨ FULL ARTICLE Click to read: https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/campfire-for-a-womans-heart/  ⇨ VIDEO PODCAST Click to watch: https://youtu.be/8KL_U13LGXE  ⇨ FREE GIFT Your Family Stories System: Easily capture your loved ones' memories for future generations. FREE sections, click to sign up: https://wp.me/P8NwjM-b5 ⇨ YOUR SAY Got a gutsy story to share? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/ ⇨ RELATED LINKS Go by Boat: Dr Chuck Radis's Maine medical memoir  https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/go-by-boat/ Case study: Students interview seniors for Our Priceless Past lift-out and expo https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/our-priceless-past/ Life-story interview: How to set-up an interview + family interview tips https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/family-stories/  Feature article guide: Helping you write a life story super fast! https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/feature-article/ Life-story format ideas: See how easily you can record family stories or a life history https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/life-story-format/ ♡ Thanks for listening! Please subscribe if you are new and share or review the show if you found it helpful! Happy writing! ⇨ ABOUT ME G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on. ⇨ WEBSITE https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com ⇨ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies ⇨ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies ⇨ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/foreveryoungautobiographies/

The Federal government recently announced that from July 1, international students' working hours would be restricted, as they were pre-pandemic. The old limit was 40 hours a fortnight, the new limit will be 48 hours. We speak to student visa holder Gabriela Matos who works at the Jubilee Tavern in Airlie Beach, Queensland. Gabi explains that it's not possible to survive on 24 hours a week work and outlines the perils of working illegally for cash, as so many students will soon have to do. Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it's owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues.  Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.

Tonight's special guest is Bob Eden from Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia, a survivor who shares his story in his own descriptive, articulate words. During his own journey with depression, which began in 1984, he developed a drug free protocol for recovering from depression. "Based on the Re-evaluation Counselling process, in which I trained in the 90's, I found a way through by going within and listening to my heart and body. No special tools or books are required, there is nothing to buy, for everyone has their own innate healing tools, and my role is to help people find them," he says. "After more than 20 years of fighting depression, psychologists, psychiatrists and many cycles of medication, one simple personal insight brought me home. To all those beautiful people who have suffered from depression I say 'Thank you.' Simply, thank you for doing such a wonderful job!" Bob explains his childhood trauma, "Mum was prone to violent outbursts of rage, so I got the crap beaten out of me for many years." The message he got was she does not love me." He goes on, "Dad was a mythical being who was always at work, so the message I got was 'Dad never spends any time with me, therefore he does not love me.' Bob became a people-pleaser and totally abandoned his needs. Later, he took a 12-step course for Adult Children of Absent Parents which was helpful. "John Bradshaw's work on the Inner Child and Family of Origin opened the flood gates for me." Bob says, "I realized that I AM the only expert on my life." Bob concludes, "For me we are all victims of victims and if you don't hand it back, you pass it on. Time to break this multi-generational  cycle of abuse!"

Here is my weekly diary, where I tell you what's been going on in my nomad life. I'm still in Airlie Beach on the east coast of Australia and reflecting on my time here in this beautiful country.

Her er min ugentlige dagbog om, hvad der er sket denne uge i mit nomadeliv. Jeg er stadig i Airlie Beach på den australske østkyst, og i denne uge reflekterer jeg lidt over min tid i dette smukke land.

Episode 129In episode 129 of The Big Cruise Podcast, we introduce a new segment “Losing my Shi#”, Baz kicks off with his beef about the cruise industry, Chris brings the Nautical History of Hapag Lloyd, listener questions abound from around the world and of course the latest cruise news, including new ships launching in 2023Image Credit: Europa 2 in Hamburg. Hapag Lloyd. Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhListener questionsCarla – congratulations Barry on the award! My question is simple where did the ocean liners go why now all cruise ships?Ann Marie – I'm planning to Visit Hamburg this year with my daughter for ship spotting and photography. Any tips.5-7 May, 2023: 834th With the best views of the harbour front and the maritime events on the river Elbe, enjoy the shows and snacks along the festival promenade.Enjoy the fantastic and festive atmosphere along the Elbe from the trendy HafenCity district to the Museumshafen Oevelgönne, where over 300 vessels from all over the world will visit Hamburg. Visitors can expect magnificent tall ships, spectacular naval vessels, impressive museum ships, unique historic ships, and modern cruise ships. What's more, many ships even welcome guests on board for a visit!But that's not all! A variety of live performances on numerous stages, the colourful supporting programme and the culinary delights in front of the incomparable Port of Hamburg scenery are all integral to the Port Anniversary experience.Everyone can be a sailor for a day at the Port Anniversary. An event for the whole family — explore ships, tie knots or go on a treasure hunt.https://www.hamburg.com/port-anniversary/16795320/activities/Port of Hamburg | Sights in and around the Port of Hamburg (hafen-hamburg.de)Stefan – Chris what do you know about the significance of Happag Lloyd and its history? I believe they have been around for over 100 years but were they big players in the trans Atlantic ocean passage you often talk about?Cruise newsA Celebrity Cruises Family AffairCelebrity Cruises announced today that Greek brothers Dimitrios and Tasos Kafetzis have been named co-captains of Celebrity Ascent, the company's fourth ship in its industry-transforming Edge Series, debuting December 2023.The accomplished maritime brothers will usher in a new era for the cruise line, taking the helm of the brand's newest relaxed luxury resort at sea, which has been brought to life by a team of modern lifestyle icons including multi-award-winning British designer Kelly Hoppen CBE; celebrated American designer Nate Berkus and Michelin starred chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud.“Captain Dimitrios and Captain Tasos are our star-powered siblings, a maritime dream team. They have given so much to the Celebrity family over the years that we are like a second family,” said Lutoff-Perlo. “Seeing their emotional reaction to this appointment and understanding what it means to share this pinnacle of their career together was something I didn't expect and will never forget.Captain Dimitrios has dedicated his entire maritime career, spanning more than three decades, to Celebrity Cruises, having started as an Apprentice Officer onboard Celebrity's very first vessel, the Horizon, in 1990. Today, he reaches the very pinnacle of the industry, being named take-out captain of this trailblazing ship. Born in Piraeus, port of Athens, Greece, Captain Dimitrios graduated from the Merchant Maritime Academy of Syros-Athens at the top of his class, and has held his Master's licence since 2001. He has sailed aboard every different class of ship in Celebrity's fleet, and was also part of the start up teams for Celebrity MillenniumⓇ, Celebrity InfinityⓇ, Celebrity SilhouetteⓇ and Celebrity ApexⓇ, the latter of which he was also the take out Captain.Captain Tasos grew up watching his older brother Dimitrios making a career on cruise ships, and realised he wanted to follow in his footsteps. After also graduating from the Merchant Marine College, he joined Celebrity Cruises in 1998, and over his more than 20-year career with the brand, has been involved in the opening of Celebrity SummitⓇ, Celebrity SolsticeⓇ, Celebrity EquinoxⓇ and Celebrity ReflectionⓇ. Most recently, he has served as captain of Celebrity EdgeⓇ, the very first of Celebrity's award-winning Edge SeriesⓇ, which launched in 2018.The brothers will alternate their time on Celebrity Ascent in a three-months on-and-off rotation.Culinary Queen Karen Martini and Cricket Great Brett Lee to Headline Cunard's Australian Themed Voyages in 2024Cunard announced two exciting new themed voyages for its 2024 Australian homeport season. Celebrity chef Karen Martini will headline the second edition of the hugely successful Great Australian Culinary Voyage, whilst legendary former fast bowler Brett Lee will spearhead the inaugural Voyage of Sporting Greats.The 7-night Great Australian Culinary Voyage and the 7-night Voyage of Sporting Greats will celebrate Australian culture through the lenses of food and sport. Karen and Brett will captivate Queen Elizabeth's 2,081-guests through engaging activities, talks and events aboard the ship, and carefully crafted themed shore experiences.Departing Melbourne on 5 January 2024, the Great Australian Culinary Voyage will see Queen Elizabeth chart an itinerary to Adelaide, Hobart and back to Melbourne over seven nights. Karen will be joined by additional exciting food, wine, and drinks talent to be announced in the coming months.Departing on 13 February 2024, Cunard's inaugural Voyage of Sporting Greats will sail a roundtrip from Sydney to Tasmania and back over 7-nights, with calls in Hobart, Port Arthur and Melbourne. Brett Lee will lead the line-up of Australian sporting icons, with more popular sporting talent to be announced shortly.At 90,900 tonnes, Queen Elizabeth is the second largest ship ever to sail in Cunard's fleet. She is home to just over 2,000 guests and 1,000 crew and features more than 10 restaurants and cafés, a Games Deck including paddle tennis, croquet and bowls, a two-storey library, a ballroom, and the Royal Court Theatre featuring West End style entertainment.Costa returns to Asia Costa Cruises announces the return to service in Asia of Costa Serena. From June to September 2023, the Italian company's ship will be operating a program of “charter” cruises, in cooperation with local Asian partners.The total number of cruises Costa Serena will offer in Asia in 2023 is thirty. Six cruises, in June 2023, will be dedicated the South Korean market; from July to September 2023 another twenty-four cruises are planned for the Taiwan market.The itineraries, lasting from 4 to 7 days, include some of the most beautiful destinations in East Asia, particularly Japan, such as Sasebo, Kagoshima, Otaru, Hakodate, Naha, Miyakojima, and Ishigaki. Departures are scheduled from the ports of Busan, Sokcho and Pohang in South Korea, and Keelung, Taiwan.Costa Serena is an Italian-flagged ship built by Fincantieri and entered service in 2007. She has a gross tonnage of 114,000 tons and can accommodate up to 3,780 guests. Before the pause in operations, which began in late January 2020, the ship offered cruises In East Asia, with departures from China.Carnival Splendor & Panorama are bound for Singapore Carnival Cruise Line has invited Aussie guests to escape the winter cold and set sail for Singapore as the brand announces two jaw-dropping cruises visiting the tropical jewels of Australia and South East Asia,Carnival Splendor's 15-day cruise from Sydney to Singapore departing 21 July 2024Visiting Singapore for her upcoming dry dock, Carnival Splendor will depart Sydney in July 2024 on a 15-day cruise, visiting favourite Sunshine State ports including Brisbane, Airlie Beach and Cairns. Guests will then have the opportunity to explore three special destinations rarely visited by Carnival as Splendor sails into beautiful Lombok Island, Indonesia and water-lovers paradise Benoa, Bali before arriving in the Garden City, Singapore.Carnival Splendor's 16-day cruise from Singapore to Sydney departing 24 AugustFollowing her three-week refresh in Singapore, cruisers will have the chance to be among the first to enjoy the new-and-improved Carnival Splendor as she makes her 16-day journey home to Sydney in late August. With six ports to visit on the two-plus week journey, guests will be spoilt for choice with places to discover across colourful Jakarta, Benoa, and Lombok Island, as well as tropical Darwin, Airlie Beach, and family-favourite Moreton Island. The cruise marks Carnival's first guest sailing to visit Tanjung Priok (Jakarta).Carnival Panorama will be the first Carnival ship to visit Manila, Philippines. Carnival Splendor will mark the cruise line's first visit to Tanjung Priok in Indonesia.18-day Transpacific Carnival Journeys sailing from Long Beach to Tokyo (Yokohama) departing on Aug. 22, 2024 – Ketchikan, AK; Cruise Endicott Arm Fjord; Sitka, AK; Icy Strait Point, AK; Kushiro, Japan; Aomori, Japan25-day Transpacific Carnival Journeys sailing from Singapore to Long Beach departing on Oct. 12, 2024 – Ho Chi Minh (Phu My), Vietnam; Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Guam; Honolulu, HI, Maui (Kahului), HIP&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Encounter Set to Make a SplashHighly anticipated additions during drydock will include the installation of the 142-metre-long and 16-metre-high Twin-Racer waterslide and the P&O Edge Adventure Park. The Adventure Park, designed for thrill-seekers, will feature a 55-metre-long Zipline, Rock Climbing wall, Cargo Net, Walk the Plank, and Beam Walk; each sitting a heart-stopping 10 metres above Deck 16.Pacific Encounter will recommence her full program itineraries from Brisbane in March, visiting 24 unique destinations within Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific this yearHolland America Line Guests Donate $450,000 for Aid to UkrainiansA fundraising effort by cruise line passengers that took place on the high seas around six different continents culminated today with a large donation for Ukrainian relief. Holland America Line presented a check for $450,000 at the Port of San Diego to the global humanitarian aid organization Direct Relief, money raised during the premium cruise line's On Deck for a Cause campaign.For 10 months on every cruise in the line's 11-ship fleet, guests could make a $25 donation to participate in a fundraising 5K walk during their sailing, in locales ranging from Alaska to Europe and the Panama Canal to Australia.The check presentation took place at the Port of San Diego. San Diego is Koningsdam's homeport in the winter, with more than 62,000 guests embarking several Holland America Line ships at the port during the 2022/23 season.The fundraising effort began in March and coincided with a pledge of $3 million to charities helping Ukrainian refugees from the family foundation of parent company Carnival Corporation's chairman Micky Arison and his wife Madeleine. From April through September 2022, the Dutch government and City of Rotterdam chartered the Holland America Line ship Volendam as part of their larger effort to accommodate 50,000 Ukrainians who fled the war in their homeland.Carnival Corporation partners with Space X's Starlink Carnival Corporation & plc announced an agreement for the next-generation of internet connectivity across its global fleet, the latest in a series of moves that have nearly tripled ship bandwidth since 2019. The company has signed a new agreement with SpaceX's Starlink, the leader in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology, to provide faster service, greater capacity and more reliable Wi-Fi on a global scale.Fleet roll-out of Starlink began in December 2022 with Carnival Cruise Line and AIDA Cruises ships, with plans to expand Starlink to several of the company's other world-class cruise brands, which include Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises (Australia), Costa Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard.and more...Join the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialListen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. 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Here is my weekly diary, where I tell you what's been going on in my nomad life. I'm in Airlie Beach on the east coast of Australia and on a trip to Whitehaven Beach – one of the best beaches in the world.

Her er min ugentlige dagbog om, hvad der er sket denne uge i mit nomadeliv. Jeg er i Airlie Beach på den australske østkyst, og på en tur ud til en af verdens bedste strande – Whitehaven Beach.

In this week's episode we take you to the one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. The Great Barrier Reef. Listen as we take you 78 kilometres off shore with Cruise Whitsundays from Airlie Beach through the Whitsunday Islands to the Reef World pontoon and Reef Sleep on Hardy Reef. We tell you all about the how incredible the snorkelling is, the fish and coral you will see as well as how you can scuba dive – even if you have never done it before, just like I did and what an absolute buzz it was. Took me hours to come back to reality, But for the main attraction of this podcast we were privileged to spend a night sleeping under the stars in a reef bed on the world famous reef sleep, not once but twice and we tell you everything you need to know about it – and yes there is some great food and wine involved. We also take you for a sneak peak into one of the glamorous underwater Reef suites. Stick around to the end to hear our very coincidental happy hour shout out this week and also how we viewed the most famous reef of all from the air. Click here to see all the pictures and show notes from this episode. or visit our website at www.beachtravelwine.com send us an email at leanne@beachtravelwine.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leanne-mccabe/message

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#035 - Have you ever been down under?  That's right we are going to Australia with our guide, Rick Bamford.  Rick is a native Australian and not only travels within his own country, but he loves traveling all over the world.  We touch on some of his travels outside of Australia, but we really focus on a place called Airlie Beach.I love how Rick cherishes those special moments including the time he was able to see both the sun rising and the moon setting at the same time.  He really enjoys those special moments as they come and Airlie Beach is a place to have those moments.Feel free to give Rick a follow on Instagram @lord_rickster to see more of what Rick is up to.Thanks for coming along the Journey.  Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.  I also want to talk to you!!  Let's hear about a place or experience that has meaning to you.  Send me a DM on Instagram @journeywithjakepodcast or e-mail me jake@journeywithjake.net.

Episode overviewIn episode 121, we shake things up and start off the show with a cruise review from long time listener Powlo, Thanks to Garry in Sydney, for the images of Grand Princess arriving into Sydney and his topical questions around the exchanging of plaques, plus of course the latest cruise news!Image credit: Coral Princess in Sydney harbour. Garry S, Sydney. Listener QuestionGarry asks: I'm thinking this is her first visit to our part of the world which gets me thinking about the commemorative plaques that I've seen on a number of ships(mainly the Princess fleet) which celebrate a ships inaugural visit to a port, some of the plaques are very stylish and yet some rather plain. I'm wondering if Chris could enlighten me on the history of these plaques?Are they a common occurrence to all ships or just specific to cruise ships?Also congratulations to Chris on the success of his YouTube channelSupport the showSupport the Show:Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhCruise NewsCelebrity Raising the bar for cruising from the UKCelebrity Cruises announced that for the first time, one of its industry-transforming Edge® Series ships will homeport in Southampton, UK for its entire 2024 season. The second ship in the line's award-winning Series – Celebrity Apex – will replace the recently-revitalised Celebrity Silhouette, opening up a new way for British guests to explore Europe in style.With four-to-13-night sailings from May to November 2024, travellers can delight in the beauty and culture of awe-inspiring Europe, whether for a short multi-city break or an extended adventure at sea.Guests onboard can expect to enjoy:The exclusive The Retreat® with its stunning suite accommodation, a private restaurant, and an exclusive lounge and sundeck to rival any high-end resort. In addition, a dedicated team of Butlers on-hand 24/7, ensures everything is taken care of while on holiday.Transformational accommodation, from modern two-storey villas with plunge pools to staterooms with infinite balconies, that blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living.The Magic Carpet®, soaring cantilevered above the sea and offering guests uninterrupted vistas while sipping cocktails or having dinner.A curated collection of 29 culinary venues including the brand-new Craft Social Bar, offering 40 handcrafted boutique beer selections, creative cocktails and a wide selection of a la carte, gourmet comfort food and bar bites. Globally-inspired menus, crafted by Michelin-starred chefs bring the flavours of the world straight to the plate, providing an epicurean journey unmatched at sea.7,000 square feet of retail offerings featuring renowned luxury stand-alone boutiques Bvlgari, Cartier and the first-ever Montblanc lifestyle boutique.First-at-sea F45 classes, along with Peloton bikes, and “Women in Wellness” onboard content and experiences from some of the most influential female leaders in wellness, augment well-being offerings throughout the ship.The exciting news brings one of the brand's newest and most innovative ships directly to British shores, signalling the importance of the UK market in the fast-recovering cruise industry.Azamara Unveils 155-Night World Voyage for 2025 With 46 Late Nights and Overnights  Azamara –is pleased to announce its 2025 World Voyage, departing from San Diego, California and visiting 37 countries before concluding in Southampton, UK. Taking place on the independent cruise line's latest ship, Azamara Onward, this itinerary will include 15 overnights and 31 late stays in port, giving guests more time to immerse themselves in each unique destination. Due to the high demand for Azamara's 2024 World Voyage, which is currently sold out with a waitlist, the cruise line is showing its appreciation for trade partners, loyalty guests, and past and current world-cruisers by giving them the exclusive opportunity to book first. Azamara's 2025 World Cruise will feature 13 complimentary land events, beginning with a kickoff gala in San Diego. Additional highlights of Azamara's immersive land experiences offered on the 2025 World Cruise include: Benoa, Bali: Guests will discover Benoa's natural beauty and the charm of the island's deep-rooted culture during a special AzAmazing Evening, where local performers will display traditional forms of dance with intricate footwork and finger movements.Bangkok, Thailand: A two-night stay offers guests the chance to truly immerse themselves in Bangkok's local culture through the city's food, music, dance, art and Buddhist temples. Travelers can opt for shore excursions to the mountainous city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand and the Southeast Asian country of Lao, known for its Buddhist monasteries and French colonial architecture.Semarang, Indonesia: Semarang is known as the Venice of Java for the many rivers that run through the center of the city. From this port, guests can take a shore excursion to Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist temple dating back to the 9th century.In addition to taking guests to every corner of the world, Azamara's 2025 World Voyage offers over $25,000 in exclusive amenities, including $4,000 in onboard credit, an additional $3,000 for shore excursions, roundtrip business class air travel, a premium beverage package for two, weekly laundry service, and more. Azamara's 2025 World Voyage bookings are currently open to trade partners, loyalty guests, and past world-cruisers only. Bookings will open to the public on November 10,FIFA World cup will be broadcast on Costa ShipsCosta Cruises' ships will broadcast live the official matches of the next football World Cup, which will be held in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, on Sport 24, the in ship live sports channel.No matter where they will be cruising at that time – the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the United Arab Emirates, South America or transatlantic cruises – guests of the Italian company will not miss a single minute of the scheduled matches, even in the middle of navigation, thanks to satellite broadcasting with extensive coverage between the two hemispheres (northern and southern). The matches will be available free of charge both on the screens in the public areas of the ships and on cabin televisions.The flagship Costa Toscana will broadcast the first matches from the Western Mediterranean until late November, when she will sail to Dubai with a wonderful 20-day cruise. The final matches of the World Cup will be available during the first of the weeklong winter cruises to the United Arab Emirates and Oman, including long calls in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Muscat. Costa Smeralda will visit Italy, France and Spain weekly during the entire World Cup period, while Costa Deliziosa will offer one-week cruises to Greece, Croatia and Montenegro, departing from Bari and Trieste.Costa Fascinosa will be offering a 10-day cruise to Lisbon, an 11-day cruise to Morocco, and a mini-cruise in the Mediterranean. Costa Pacifica will offer mini-cruises in the Mediterranean. After that, in early December, both ships will move from Europe to the Caribbean, with 14- and 16-day transatlantic cruises, visiting two continents in one holiday.Costa Favolosa, Costa Fortuna and Costa Firenze will depart from Italy, November 18, 20 and 28, to Brazil and Argentina, where they will be operating throughout the winter, including the final matches of the World Cup, broadcast always on Sport 24.PONANT's Le Commandant Charcot turns to AirbusLe Commandant Charcot has sourced Airbus' expertise in high-resolution satellite imagery to prepare and fine-tune its future route plans in the Arctic. Already providing satellite images of the area to institutions for needs related to shipping, defence, and safety at sea, Airbus will now distribute them to PONANT with other joint applications being studied also.Images delivered by Airbus in near real-time provide valuable information on ice conditions along the route allowing the crew to then adjust the itinerary accordingly to better account for the updated environmental conditions, ensuring the ship's safety, optimise comfort for guests and limit fuel consumption.Carnival Takes delivery of Carnival Celebration Carnival Cruise Line's 50th birthday celebration is ready for the grand finale, and it involves a spectacular gift to its guests as the company took delivery of Carnival Celebration, the fleet's newest Excel-class ship and sister to Mardi Gras, at a signing ceremony at Meyer Turku in Turku, Finland. Carnival President Christine Duffy and Carnival Senior Vice President of New Builds Ben Clement joined CEO of Meyer Turku Tim Meyer to welcome Carnival Celebration into the fleet.The second ship in Carnival's ground-breaking Excel-class, Carnival Celebration is stunning from the first step on board, from its three-deck-high atrium to the dozens of dining and beverage concepts spread out across six themed zones – which include the Miami-inspired 820 Biscayne and an homage to all-things travel in The Gateway – plus, the award-winning BOLT roller coaster.Carnival Celebration will arrive at her homeport of Port Miami on Nov. 20 after a 14-day transatlantic Journeys Cruise from Southampton, England. A naming ceremony will be held that evening which promises a tribute to Carnival's past and more importantly a look ahead to its exciting future. Carnival Celebration will accommodate more than 5,200 guests, expanding Carnival's overall capacity and adding a spectacular new option for guests sailing from Miami as it operates Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries year-round. The week-long voyages will visit destinations like San Juan, Puerto Rico, Cozumel, Mexico and Grand Turk. To see current sailings from Miami on Carnival Celebration.Here comes the FUN QueenslandSailing into Australian waters on Sunday, Carnival Luminosa has officially arrived in the Sunshine State, bringing her unique blend of Carnival fun to Brisbane for the very first time.Ported at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, a special message was sent to locals overnight as 61 of Luminosa's windows were lit with “We

Join us live at the inaugural Whitsundays Songwriter Festival where Francesca talks co-writing with Graeme Connors, Tia Gostelow, Karen Jacobsen, Bryce Sainty and LT (Leanne Tennant). Whether you're a seasoned co-writer or a first timer, this conversation is sure to offer up new ideas and inspiration to take your co-writing to the next level.Timestamp: 2:30 - Tia Gostelow15:26 - Bryce Sainty  29:17 - LT (Leanne Tennant) 43:08 - Graeme Connors 1:14:15 - Karen Jacobsen About the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival: Whitsundays Songwriter Festival is an annual residency for Professional Songwriters, with sessions for Emerging Songwriters in Airlie Beach, the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Founded by Karen Jacobsen and Francesca de Valence in 2022, the festival is proudly supported by the Whitsundays Arts Festival, I Heart Songwriting Club, Regional Arts Fund - Flying Arts Alliance and Mackay Regional Arts Development Fund. Follow the festival: Facebook / Instagram Interested in skilling up in co-writing, check out how we can support you here.Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. Don't struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTubeBe inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook  / InstagramTheme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting

The identity of the young WA man who was fatally shot by police in Airlie Beach has been revealed as his devastated brother claimed the officers who pulled the trigger used excessive force. Luke Gilbert was shot dead by two officers after he allegedly approached them with a knife as they patrolled the entertainment precinct of the coastal town during the early hours of Saturday. Queensland Police said the knife the 24-year-old was carrying had a four-to-five centimetre blade. When he failed to drop the weapon and began to advance towards them, Superintendent Graeme Paine said the officers drew their firearms and fired. About four to five shots were discharged. Mr Gilbert was rushed to hospital but died of his injuries. Sunrise correspondent Syan Vallance has the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhThrow back to earlier episodesEp25 – Sue Cruise Director, River Cruising#25 – European River Cruising with APT Cruise Director Sue, Cruise News & more – The Big Cruise PodcastChris's Latest Video'sCarnival Splendor & Pacific Adventure's Dual Arrival: https://youtu.be/gBlbGbwGWxM Cunard Queen Anne Major Construction Milestone!: https://youtu.be/lz3PzytcS1g Listener PhotoImage Credit. Carnival Splendor Home in Sydney, by Garry S (NSW)Listener QuestionBrogan asks, When did Princess Cruises start and was it focused around the Love Boat? Cruise NewsCarnival Splendor Escorted Home to Sydney In one of Sydney Harbour's epic maritime events, Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Splendor arrived home today escorted by sister brand ship P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Adventure as the official summer cruise season gets underway for Carnival Australia's eight brands, signalling growing cruise industry recovery.Carnival Splendor and Pacific Adventure met off the coast sailing together before separating to enter the harbour in majestic single file and momentarily pausing adjacent to Fort Denison, and the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge providing a stunning backdrop.This spectacular Fort Denison ‘moment' signified the fact that Carnival Splendor and Pacific Adventure are now both home-ported in Sydney to resume cruising on itineraries in Australia and to the South Pacific.Carnival Splendor's return also fulfilled a promise made by the crew of Carnival Spirit the night before their ship left Sydney in March 2020 as the two-year cruising pause began. They used cabin lights along the length of the ship to spell out the message: ‘WE WILL BE BACK'.Today's maritime pageantry also served to highlight the rapid recovery of cruising in Australia.Eighteen ships from Carnival Australia's eight brands are set for a peak summer cruise season in 2022-23 making 667 turnarounds and port calls to 33 destinations across the country.The number of ship turnarounds and calls eclipses the 625 that were announced prior to the 2019-20 season, which was curtailed due to the onset of the covid pandemic.Carnival Australia's three cruise brands that base ships year round in Australia — P&O Cruises Australia, Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line — are well advanced in their restoration of local operations.In addition, Cunard will base Queen Elizabeth in Australia for its longest ever local season of cruises, while two Holland America Line ships and a Seabourn ship will also spend significant periods in Australian waters.Destinations in all Australian states will benefit from cruise calls and turnarounds including:NSW — Sydney, Eden and Newcastle.QLD — Brisbane, Moreton Island, Airlie Beach and Cairns.VIC — Melbourne and Phillip IslandSA — Adelaide, Kangaroo Island and Port Lincoln.WA — Fremantle, Albany, Broome and the Kimberley region.TAS — Hobart, Burnie and Port Arthur.Godmother named for Carnival CelebrationCarnival Cruise Line today announced that actress Cassidy Gifford will serve as godmother to its newest ship, Carnival Celebration, at the ship's naming ceremony taking place November 20, 2022, in Miami.Actress Cassidy Gifford will serve as godmother to its newest ship, Carnival Celebration. She was surprised with the news by her mother Kathie Lee Gifford, who was Godmother to Carnival Celebration's namesake, M/S Celebration. In a video released today, she was surprised with the news by her mother Kathie Lee Gifford, who was Godmother to Carnival Celebration's namesake, M/S Celebration, christened in 1987. Her mother served as Carnival's spokesperson in the company's groundbreaking television campaigns going back to the 1980s, which were the first such network broadcasting advertisements for the cruise industry. Kathie Lee is also a four-time Emmy Award-winning television personality.Cassidy first started sailing on Carnival as an infant and has many childhood memories of vacationing on Carnival ships with her mother and her father, the late Frank Gifford, who was an NFL and sports broadcasting legend.“I was Carnival's spokesperson for nearly 20 years starting in 1984, a time when I got married and had my children. They joined me on many television shoots on Carnival ships, so we have so many great memories,” said Kathie Lee Gifford. “To be able to pass the torch to my daughter Cassidy as she is named Godmother of the new Carnival Celebration makes me so happy, I almost cried!”Cassidy has been acting from a young age and is best known for her work in the box office hits God's Not Dead and Warner Brothers' The Gallows. She has appeared in many other television and film roles, even winning the prize for Exceptional Emerging Artist at the 2018 Hollywood Film Festival. She currently lives with her husband in Nashville, Tennessee.Celebrating all things Carnival, Carnival Celebration will be the line's ultimate 50th Birthday gift when she debuts this November from the redesigned Terminal F at PortMiami. Carnival Celebration will be home to six themed zones and the line's second BOLT roller coaster.Cunard announces The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel UK touring production on Queen Mary 2Cunard, in conjunction with Simon Friend Entertainment, announces the performance of Deborah Moggach's The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel aboard flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2 between 15 and 22 December 2022 (Voyage M240).Based on the bestselling novel that was turned into an award-winning film, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a joyous, feel-good comedy about taking risks, finding love, and embracing second chances, even in the most surprising of places. Headlining the show are celebrated stars of stage and screen, Hayley Mills (Pollyanna, The Parent Trap, Whistle Down the Wind) who stars as Evelyn, Paul Nicholas (Jesus Christ Superstar, BBC 1's Just Good Friends, EastEnders) who plays Douglas and Rula Lenska (ITV's Rock Follies, Coronation Street, Channel 4's Celebrity Big Brother) who performs as Madge in this feel-good tale of love and adventure.The show, which is currently in production at London's Richmond Theatre, will conduct three matinee and evening performances in the ship's Royal Court Theatre during the seven-night Transatlantic Crossing. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a behind-the-scenes Q&A, as well as workshops and other appearances with the star-studded cast.MSC Seascape showcases new productions and immersive experiences. MSC Cruises has revealed details of the new entertainment offerings on board MSC Seascape, including six fantastical new productions specially designed for the Chora Theatre. When MSC Seascape begins sailing in November this year, the innovative new Seaside Class flagship will provide endless hours of exclusive onboard entertainment featuring next-level production and interactive elements.The exciting new ship ship features the popular Dueling Pianos concept featured on MSC Seashore, which launched in 2021, as well as an entirely new theatre offering unique to MSC Seascape, including:SIX NEW PRODUCTIONS AT THE CHORA THEATREThe stunning Chora Theatre will be home to high-concept productions, with an exciting programme of varied shows offered every evening of the cruise, including six brand-new shows that will delight all guests.IMAGINOCEAN – Guests will be awe-struck by this ocean-themed production complete with aerial and flying acts, aquatic animal puppetry, vocalists, and dancers outfitted in beautiful couture costumes inspired by the sea.DREAMSCAPE – This otherworldly show will transport guests from real life to fantasy with circus performers, dancers and singers, along with interactive videos that will allow the audience to truly immerse themselves in an imaginary world.IN CONCERT – A cast of outstanding vocalists and dancers will perform the rock classics that guests know and love, with flashing lights and concert-style scenery that will make the audience rock out to their favourite hits.PREMIERE – Taking guests through cinematic history, singers and dancers will perform a celebration of movie genres showcasing the songs from unforgettable films with costumes and backdrops to match.SHALL WE DANCE – This enthralling dance performance will highlight a variety of dance styles from Latin, to ballroom, to contemporary, with technical artistry that will wow guests and leave them signing up for the next dance class on board.LOVE BLOOMS – Featuring larger-than-life costumes and a blooming garden that comes to life, this show brings nature on board with vocalists, dancers, and circus artists.BRAND NEW CONCEPT AT LE CABARET ROUGEInspired by French cabaret lounges of the 1920s, the Le Cabaret Rouge aft lounge will provide an elevated atmosphere for guests to enjoy unforgettable nights they will be talking about for the entirety of their sailing. Guests will be invited to step into the hottest new entertainment spot at sea, where they'll discover an exhilarating environment. With live performances, a band, singers, dancers, aerialists, contortionists, and many more specialty acts Le Cabaret Rouge brings the Roaring 20's back to life.MSC Voyager Club Cards Extended until Dec 2023 MSC Cruises is excited to advise they are extending Voyagers Club card benefits until 31 December, 2023 for cards expiring between October 2022 and April 2023.Voyagers Club members will have the unique opportunity to keep their current membership level and continue to receive all benefits. This is a great moment to book your next cruise and choose the destination you've been dreaming about.Book any cruise sailing between 1 November, 2022 and 28 February, 2023 before 30 November, 2022 and Voyagers Club members will receive 700 extra points credited before their departure. This is on top of the 5% membership discount to assist guests in upgrading their membership level faster. Silversea Reveals Enriching Line-Up of Experts for the Inaugural Sailing of Silver EndeavourSilversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line, has named its line-up of experts for the inaugural voyage of new ship Silver Endeavour℠, the world's most luxurious expedition ship. Departing round-trip from King George Island on November 21, 2022, Silver Endeavour will host qualified historians, marine biologists, anthropologists, naturalists, filmmakers, and more on her maiden voyage, enriching guests' experiences with informative lectures, workshops, and excursions as they journey deep into the White Continent. In celebration of the milestone occasion, Conrad Combrink—Silversea's SVP Expedition, Destination and Itinerary Management—will accompany travellers on the seven-day fly-cruise sailing.THE WHITE CONTINENT VIA ANTARCTICA BRIDGEFor the inaugural voyage of Silver Endeavour, Silversea's guests will fly directly to Antarctica in European business-class comfort through Antarctica Bridge, the cruise line's fly-cruise offering, embarking the ship on King George Island on November 21, 2022. Some of the destinations that guests might experience include the Antarctic Sound, where travellers may be greeted by towering ice formations as they approach the northernmost point of the Antarctic Peninsula. They will have the opportunity to explore the landscape, with hiking excursions, Zodiac tours, and kayaking, hosted by the expedition team. Days will be spent exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, with sightings of vast penguin colonies and other wildlife species, including whales, various other bird species, and seals. Following in the footsteps of famous explorers, Silversea plans to call in the South Shetland Islands, before returning to King George Island where guests will board a flight back to Punta Arenas.AN INDUSTRY-LEADING TEAMCaptain Niklas Peterstam, who has served aboard Silver Endeavour since September 2021, will welcome guests as the ship's Master for her inaugural season—together with his Senior Officers and an experienced crew. Strengthening Silversea's destination leadership, the cruise line's industry-leading expedition team will enrich the voyage with topical workshops, lectures, and guided tours. Led by Expedition Leader Marieke Egan, the team will embark the ship ahead of her maiden sailing and will remain on board for the duration of her inaugural Antarctica season. As well as benefiting from the presence of Silversea executive Conrad Combrink, guests travelling aboard Silver Endeavour's inaugural sailing will also enjoy lectures on Ernest Shackleton and the HMS Endeavour from Nicholas Crane, the former President of the Royal Geographical Society.Viking takes delivery of second expedition ship Viking announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Polaris, the company's second purpose-built expedition ship. The delivery ceremony took place this morning at Fincantieri's VARD shipyard in Søviknes, Norway, where Viking's first expedition ship, the Viking Octantis, was delivered in December 2021. The Viking Polaris immediately set sail toward Amsterdam, where she will be named on September 30 by her ceremonial godmother, Ann Bancroft, one of the world's preeminent polar explorers. Currently sailing in the Great Lakes, the Viking Octantis will also be named on September 30 by her ceremonial godmother, Liv Arnesen, the world-renowned Norwegian explorer, lecturer, author and educator. From Amsterdam, the Viking Polaris will make her way to South America, and both ships will spend the Austral summer in Antarctica, before travelling north to the Great Lakes for a series of voyages during spring and summer.Viking Expedition ShipsThe new Polar Class Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris host 378 guests in 189 staterooms. The vessels are purpose-built for expeditions, at an ideal size for safety and comfort in remote destinations. With more indoor and outdoor viewing areas than other expedition vessels, guests are as close as possible to the most magnificent scenery on earth. Highlights include:The Aula: A stunning panoramic auditorium inspired by the University of Oslo's famed ceremonial hall, the former venue for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Used for lectures, daily briefings, documentaries and films, this spectacular venue features a 4k laser-projected screen that retracts to expose floor-to-ceiling windows and 270° views.Finse Terrace: An outdoor lounge area just above sea level with recessed seating and lava rock “firepits,” the Finse Terrace was designed to allow guests the comforts of the ship al fresco while enjoying the dramatic scenery. Named after the Finse Plateau in Norway, where some of the greatest polar explorers, including Nansen and Amundsen, did their expedition training in preparation for their North and South Pole expeditions.The Hangar: A state-of-the-art, industry-first in-ship marina providing ease of embarkation and disembarkation of Special Operations Boats and other equipment while sheltered from the elements.The Bow: An important forward-viewing platform. And in the case of inclement weather, The Shelter is a comfortable, partially enclosed space for guests to warm up with a hot drink before going back out into the elements.The Science Lab: Developed in partnership with the University of Cambridge and Akvaplan-Niva, The Science Lab, at 380 sq. ft., is designed to support a broad range of research activities and is equipped with wet and dry laboratory facilities. Guests have supervised access to The Science Lab to learn from and participate in undertaking meaningful research with scientists.Expedition Central: The hub for the expedition team to consult with guests on their expedition activities and share knowledge about the destinations on a one-on-one basis, with the aid of 3D printed maps, digital screens, and a state-of-the-art spatial data visualization chart table.Dining Choices: The Restaurant offers fine dining featuring regional cuisine and always-available classics; the casual World Café offers an open kitchen, bakery, grill and premium seafood and sushi choices, as well as a wide range of international flavors; Mamsen's, named for the Hagen family matriarch, serves Scandinavian-inspired fare; and Manfredi's offers the best of Italian cuisine.The Nordic Spa: Following a day of exploration, The Nordic Spa offers guests opportunities to experience the ultimate healthy Nordic traditions, with an indoor heated pool set against expansive windows and a badestamp (wood-sided hot tub) that is open to the outside.Explorers' Lounge: Located high on the ship with floor-to-ceiling windows, the Explorers' Lounge provides guests an ideal space to take in the magnificent scenery, share discoveries with fellow travellers or to enjoy a drink.The Living Room: On the Viking Octantis and the Viking Polaris, The Living Room is located to maximize views of the surroundings through floor-to-ceiling windows and a library that informs even the best-read explorers. The Library is curated by acclaimed London bookshop Heywood Hill, as on all Viking vessels, as well as Cambridge University's Scott Polar Research Institute.Nordic Balcony: A first for polar expedition vessels, all staterooms on board Viking's expedition ships feature a Nordic Balcony, a sunroom that converts into an al fresco viewing platform with an observation shelf at elbow level to stabilize binoculars or a camera. Guests can choose from six stateroom categories that range from 222 sq. ft. to 1,223 sq. ft.—all with a Nordic Balcony, as well as a king-size bed and large bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor and anti-fog mirror. Every stateroom is also equipped with a unique floor-to-ceiling drying closet that circulates warm air to dry and store clothing and expedition gear.A-ROSA River Cruises gets smart with new smartphone appA-ROSA River Cruises has launched the ‘A-ROSA APP', a new smartphone app which has been designed to provide guests with one, easy to use place to find a wealth of information on their cruise, both prior to departure and once on board. Currently the app is available for all guests sailing on A-ROSA SENA, ahead of a fleet wide roll out for the 2023 season.The new app will hold all the relevant information from the ship's onboard programme such as restaurant and bar opening times, details of the evening buffet menu which is updated daily and times that the spa and sauna is open. Guests can book excursions in the ‘My Trip' section, view the cruise itinerary and find other facts about the ship and life on board.An integrated bar menu is also a feature of the new app, enabling drinks to be ordered digitally. All tables in the SENA BAR, CAPTAIN'S VIEW and THE A-ROSA MARKET have QR codes that guests can scan using their own smartphone. This will then open up the extensive bar menu in the app, from which drinks can be ordered and brought directly to guests table.The app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play and is available for both iOS and Android users.This important development also plays a key role in the river cruise line's ongoing sustainability journey.and moreJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home Listen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnEImage Credit: Carnival Splendor, Sydney. 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Clinton Maynard and The Duck, host of Camping and Off-Road Show, chat to Kevin Collins, Managing Director of Fish D'Vine Restaurant at Airlie Beach.  They chat about some of the best places to visit in Airlie Beach. One of the most popular spots is Fish D'vine seafood restaurant and rum bar located at 12 Airlie Esplanade, Airlie Beach, QLD. It's the perfect location for your next event, catering for weddings, corporate events and private parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Tales From a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, my guest is Kylie Champion from Champion Crewing & Concierge based at Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia. Operating at the gateway to the Whitsundays, Kylie shares her experiences as a businesswoman in the marine industry specializing in marine recruitment.

Featuring Abby Palmiter, Brooke may have taken a month off but this juicy story of the summer makes up for it. Drunk nights make unforgettable stories and I am here to share them with you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brooke-seals/support

205: How to let go of the uncontrollable (what my vacation taught me about control)   READY TO WORK WITH ME? Fill out this form and schedule a call to chat: APPLY HERE     Are you ready to go big as a spiritual entrepreneur? Join me in my Aligned Coaches Academy so you can get clear about your vision, create a roadmap for your career and lay a strong foundation for massive abundance in your business.       JOIN THE BUSINESS BUILDER HUB NOW WITH 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH: JOIN NOW       EPISODE DESCRIPTION:       As you may know I went on a 5 day girls trip to Airlie Beach last week.   This trip was something I was so looking forward to so that I could switch of and refresh as a little mid year business break.  But from the moment the vacation started we were faced with challenges that prevented us from fully laying back.   In this episode, we cover:   The biggest lesson I learnt on vacation  And how I let go of control whilst away     READY TO WORK WITH ME? Fill out this form and schedule a call to chat: APPLY HERE      Has the podcast been helpful for you?   Screenshot this episode, add it to your Instagram and tag me @empowerwithem. This helps spread the word of this podcast to other people like you, who are ready to take massive, aligned action into becoming their most empowered self. If you haven't done so already, follow the podcast so you don't miss out on any new episodes. Follow now!       JOIN THE BUSINESS BUILDER HUB NOW WITH 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH: JOIN NOW       More Empower With Em Resources:   Connect with me on Instagram | Empower With Em Podcast Instagram | Join our Podcast Facebook Community | Join our Free Build Your Business Community  

Epsiode 103In episode 103, Chris answers listeners questions about Ships Whistles/Horns, we welcome Coral Princess to Australia and discuss the latest cruise news.PLUS – Check out Chris's latest video filmed on Pacific Explorer: https://youtu.be/UUNqwH7VBPECoral Princess arrives in AustraliaSupport the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhListener QuestionsSanget asks Chris what is the difference between a ships whistle and ships horn (if any).Ali asks Chris, what do the various signals via whistle/horn mean? I often hear 3 short blasts just prior to a ship leaving port.Cruise NewsNo more COVID-19 tests for passengers into the USA effective 12 June.CDC will announce this weekend it will be ending its requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for Americans to re-enter the United States. The change means that U.S. travellers can pursue their love of cruising from homeports elsewhere in the world without concern they could be denied entry to return home. Likewise the news will be welcomed by guests elsewhere in the world wanting to visit the USA for a land or cruise holiday.Coral Princess Arrives at New Homeport of BrisbaneThe return of cruising in Queensland continued this week with the arrival of Princess Cruises' Coral Princess into Brisbane (7 June) to commence her inaugural season.  The ship's arrival marks the first ever ship to be homeported at the new state-of-the-art Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (BICT) and the first of Princess Cruises' MedallionClass vessels to call Australia home.Building on the momentum of sister line, P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Explorer's first sailing from Sydney last week, Coral Princess is set to depart on its first guest cruise on June 16, 2022The 2000-guest ship will offer 11 cruises departing Brisbane ranging from 3-12 nights between June and August before returning for another 10 cruises this summer from November. The MedallionClass ship will make 48 calls to the State's ports this year, including her first visits to Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays, Cairns and Port Douglas.Virgin Voyages Revises Launch Schedule for Third Ship, Resilient LadyA decision rooted in guaranteeing the delivery of brilliant guest and crew experiences, Virgin Voyages will defer the upcoming launch of its third Lady Ship to Q2 2023. Initially scheduled to set sail from Athens mid-August of this year, Resilient Lady will remain in Genoa getting on-board work completed, hitting the high seas next spring. As part of an ambitious launch sequence, Virgin Voyages is now operating two ships, its first, Scarlet Lady in the Caribbean and second, Valiant Lady in the Med. Despite challenges stemming from the pandemic, the new brand introduced two ships in the span of a year, including the launch of its new Terminal V at PortMiami in February.As an experience-led brand with strong ties to the Virgin legacy of disrupting industries, Virgin Voyages did not land on this decision lightly, and despite making tremendous strides alongside the cruise industry as a whole, the brand is not immune to the global challenges the world is facing. This includes supply chain obstacles, a level of regional uncertainty for international travellers and crewing challenges.While this delay was not anticipated, Virgin Voyages is successfully operating its first two Lady Ships and looks forward to welcoming Resilient Lady to its fleet early next year, with its fourth ship in the fleet, Brilliant Lady, soon thereafter.Carnival deploys Menu Mate Extensive dining options help feed the fun at Carnival Cruise Line, and as anyone with food allergies knows, having a variety of healthy choices is more than just enjoyable – but also important to safety. That's why Carnival is now introducing the Menu Mate™ food ingredient program fleetwide to accommodate guests with special diets more efficiently than ever.Easily operated on touch-screen tablets at food venues across the Carnival fleet , the Menu Mate food ingredient program is powered by award-winning CertiStar software to mitigate the risks of allergic reactions. The new program is the first of its kind among major cruise lines.The program eliminates the lengthy process of conferring between guests, wait staff and chefs over the ingredients of menu items and possible substitutions. Now that the process of selecting items with allergen friendly ingredients is simplified, it is also no longer necessary for guests to inform Carnival of food allergies in advance of their cruise.NCLH Steps up commitment to Sail Sustainably Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, as part of its Sail & Sustain program,Highlights from the report include:Committing to pursue net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 across the operations and value chainDeveloping short and near-term greenhouse gas reductions to support the path to net zeroInvestigating the feasibility of retrofitting existing engines to operate with both diesel and methanol fuelsAiming to test the use of methanol fuel by 2025Setting a target for approximately 70% of the fleet to be equipped with shore power capabilities by 2025Offsetting three million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent from 2021-2023 to help bridge the gap in decarbonisation efforts whilst exploring long-term alternative fuel solutionsSeabourn is celebrating the return of its entire fleetSeabourn Sojourn return to service on June 6, 2022, from Athens, Greece for a sun-soaked European summer.The ultra-luxury cruise line now has all five of its ships in operation for the first time since March 2020. This summer, Seabourn Sojourn will join Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Quest in the Mediterranean, while Seabourn Ovation will visit Northern Europe and Seabourn Odyssey will explore Alaska. The excitement will continue for the line when Seabourn Venture, the first of the line's two ultra-luxury, purpose-built expedition ships, embarks on its inaugural expedition this summerHolland America Line's Holds Naming Ceremony for RotterdamHolland America Line's flagship Rotterdam received the royal treatment in a ceremony rich with Dutch heritage May 30, 2022, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands served as godmother and officially named the ship in front of invited dignitaries and guests.Upon arrival, Princess Margriet was welcomed at the gangway with a traditional floral bouquet presented by seven-year-old Nora van Dijk, daughter of Nathalie van Dijk, who has been with Holland America Line for 15 years, most recently as a business development representative in sales in the Rotterdam office. During the daytime naming celebration, Carnival Corporation President and CEO Arnold Donald, Holland America Group President Jan Swartz, Rotterdam Captain Werner Timmers, Lord Mayor of Rotterdam Ahmed Aboutaleb and Mariner Ambassadors David and Gisela Gere joined Princess Margriet to officially welcome Rotterdam to the fleet.Holland America Line's connection to The House of Orange goes back nearly a century to Prince Hendrik launching Statendam III in 1929. Since then, members of the Dutch Royal Family have launched 11 more Holland America Line vessels throughout the years, including Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet who named Prinsendam (1972), Nieuw Amsterdam II (1983), Rotterdam VI (1997) and Oosterdam (2003).Additional members of the Dutch Royal Family who are godmothers include Queen Máxima, who named Koningsdam in 2016 and Nieuw Amsterdam in 2010. Then-Queen Beatrix served as Eurodam's godmother in 2008. Rotterdam V was launched in 1958 by Queen Juliana. Then-Princess Beatrix named Statendam IV in 1957 and Prinses Margriet in 1960. Nieuw Amsterdam II was launched by Queen Wilhelmina in 1937.The third vessel in the Pinnacle Class series and the seventh ship to bear the name for Holland America Line, Rotterdam carries 2,668 guests and features highly successful amenities and innovations introduced with her sister ships.Windstar Cruises' Reimagined Star Pride Makes Debut in GreeceWindstar Cruises announces the debut of its all-suite Star Plus Class Star Pride yacht today, sailing from Athens on a sold-out, eight-day voyage to Barcelona, stopping at ports including Gythion, Corfu, Argostoli, Messina (Taormina), Trapani, and Cagliari. Star Pride is the third and final of Windstar's Star Plus Class yachts to emerge from Italy's Fincantieri shipyard following a complex lengthening and transformation project. Now, all six of the line's all-suite and sailing yachts are back in the water cruising while requiring vaccines of all passengers and crew amongst a host of health and safety precautions including testing and high-tech air filtration.The line's three all-suite Star Plus Class yachts (Star Breeze, Star Legend, and Star Pride) underwent major transformations, with an investment of more than $250 million. Star Breeze was the first to launch in June of 2021, with Star Legend as the second in September of 2021, showcasing new suites and expanded outdoor and indoor public spaces. The yachts are also more environmentally friendly with new efficient engines, generators, and advanced wastewater treatment systems.All three yachts increased in maximum capacity from 212 guests to 312 and provide more of what Windstar's customers want, like additional dining experiences (one is an outdoor barbecue concept with grilling guru Steven Raichlen and the other a Spanish small plates restaurant from Anthony Sasso, one of the youngest chefs to be recognized by the Michelin Guide), a true spa and fitness center, an elegant infinity pool, and more outdoor deck areas.A new build for PandawLaunching in mid-2023 the RV Song Hong, which means Red River, will join the company's highly successful RV Angkor on its routing through North Vietnam's Red and Black River network from Halong Bay to the mountains beyond. The Angkor is so popular it books out months in advance so there is a real need for a second ship on this routing.With just ten enlarged staterooms, going a bit bigger than the classic much-loved Pandaw cabin, this expedition vessel will like all Pandaw ships have an ultra-shallow draft to enable it to cope with such tricky waterways.Pandaw first opened on the Red River in 2015 and it has been one of the company's most successful small ship routings offering a real insight into the life and culture of North Vietnam with its amazing scenery and time spent in and around the capital Hanoi.The new ship will be built in the region at Hai-phong, and fitted out in hardwood from sustainable forestry. It will have the usual Pandaw promenades running around the ship that are conducive to so convivial and atmosphere on board and a choice of indoor or outdoor dining, in the spacious saloon or aft deck.Proof of vaccination or recovery is no longer required on A-ROSA cruisesFrom 4 June 2022 participating in cruises of A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH will again be possible without proof of vaccination, recovery or a certified negative test result. The cruise line has adapted its hygiene protocol to the relaxed European entry regulations. After the removal of the mask mandate on board as well as the rapid antigen test upon boarding, this is the next major relaxation step.An exception is the A-ROSA ALVA in Portugal. Here, due to regional regulations, guests over 12 years of age continue to require proof of complete vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 in order to participate in Douro cruises. In addition, the requirement to wear a mask and the need for a rapid antigen test prior to boarding remain in place.The additional hygiene measures such as the strengthened cleaning and disinfection protocols are maintained everywhere onboard. The A-ROSA Care Team continues to closely monitor the very dynamic developments and will adapt the protection and hygiene protocol to changing circumstances if necessary.Since the start of the season in March 2022, the A-ROSA ships have once again been sailing on the Rhine, Danube, Douro, Rhône and Seine. Guests can enjoy high-quality drinks all day as well as breakfast, lunch, coffee and dinner as a buffet in the premium all-inclusive tariff. The SPA-ROSA with sauna, fitness room, massages and wellness treatments as well as the pool are open without restrictions. Individual shore excursions are just as possible as organized tours.Carol is tuned in to the music of cruising Professional musician, Carol Johns, fine tuning one of P&O Cruises Australia's flagship Pacific Explorer's pianos.​The fine tuning of P&O Cruises Australia's flagship Pacific Explorer extends to also fine tuning the ship's five beautiful pianos.After more than two years of not sounding a note, the onboard pianos needed some special tender loving care from piano tuner Carol Johns.A professional musician, Carol has a good ear for the music of cruising and so it was for her a labour of love to strike the right note with Pacific Explorer's pianos.According to Carol, it takes about two hours to tune a piano properly and she also acknowledged that two years of no playing had taken a toll on Pacific Explorer's five.“After nearly two and a half years, they've got themselves to under concert pitch so you have to lift them back up to get them in tune,” Carol said.“That happens with any piano but it's exaggerated because of the time and being on a ship is a tough time for a piano.“It takes about two hours to tune a piano if you want to make it really beautiful because there are about 88 notes but there are more than 220 strings and they've all got to be tuned, some of them more than once.”During normal operations, piano tuners made regular “ship calls” to P&O Cruises ships but that was impossible during the pause when the fleet was far from their Australian home.After being carefully tuned by Carol, the pianos will be glad to be home as well.And moreJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home Listen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. 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Ep 99 OverviewIn Episode 99, Chris answers a listener question regarding the ss Rotterdam, the fifth Holland America Line ship to bear the name of its home city, now a floating hotel and museum in Rotterdam. PLUS we round out the show with the latest news from Cunard, Holland America Line, Carnival, Ponant, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Azamara, Fred. Olsen and Quark Expeditions.Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhListener QuestionsSteve in Auckland asks Chris about the ss Rotterdam (5th Rotterdam ship for Holland America Line), asking if she is now a hotel in Rotterdam?  ss Rotterdam, Rotterdam: https://ssrotterdam.com/Hotel New York, Rotterdam: https://hotelnewyork.com/hotel-new-york/history/Image Credit: ss Rotterdam. Wikimedia, cc-by-2.0Cruise NewsThree queens in OzCunard has revealed that all three of its Queens will be visiting Australia during its newly unveiled 2023/24 itineraries.The bulk of local sailings will be undertaken by Queen Elizabeth, which will homeport Down Under for 105 days between 27 Nov 2023 and 10 Mar 2024. Elizabeth's highlights will include a series of short roundtrip voyages from Melbourne and Sydney, new Queensland voyages from Sydney to Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns and Port Douglas, as well as an inaugural South Pacific voyage from Sydney.Meanwhile Queen Mary 2 will stop by Australia during its 108-day World Voyage on 17 Feb 2024, while Queen Victoria will do similarly on her global voyage, calling in Sydney on 03 Mar 2024.Queen Elizabeth's 105-day homeport season Down UnderExtended explorations of Australia and New Zealand await guests sailing on Queen Elizabeth in 2023 and 2024. The luxurious ship is starting her Australian residency with a 6-night voyage from Fremantle on 27 November 2023 before embarking on a series of short break and roundtrip voyages from Melbourne and Sydney totalling 47 ports of call. Some of the highlights of Queen Elizabeth's season include an all-new 10-night exploration of Queensland's incredibly magnificent coast and islands, the ship's inaugural 14-night roundtrip calling into exotic ports of the South Pacific, and Cunard's highly sought-after Christmas and New Year voyage to New Zealand. Queen Elizabeth then departs Sydney en-route to Japan on 10 March 2024 finishing her 105-day homeport season Down Under.Season highlights:All new Queensland voyages from Sydney to Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns and Port DouglasInaugural South Pacific roundtrip voyage from Sydney, including Isles of Pines (New Caledonia), Lautoka (Fiji), Suva (Fiji), Port Vila (Vanuatu), Luganville (Vanuatu), Noumea (New Caledonia)Queen Elizabeth's popular Christmas Voyage to New Zealand spending NYE in AucklandExploration of the Sapphire Coast with a port call in EdenOvernight port calls in Hobart, Wellington and AucklandQueen Anne's maiden voyageQueen Anne is scheduled to call at more than 32 ports across the world during her maiden season, all sailing out of Southampton. Following her maiden voyage to the enchanting city of Lisbon, the newest Queen will embark on a collection of enticing sailings in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Northern Europe as well as an Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing.Holland America Line Adds a Season of New Cruises to AustraliaIn anticipation of the ports in Australia and New Zealand fully welcoming cruise ships back to their shores, Holland America Line opened bookings for a season of new itineraries aboard Westerdam starting in fall 2022. The new voyages, offered from Sept. 25, 2022, through March 13, 2023, explore Australia's rich culture, the lush landscapes of New Zealand and the enchanting history and culture of Southeast Asia. Two new cruises conclude the Alaska season and reposition the ship Down Under from North America. Itineraries in Australia and New Zealand sail roundtrip from Sydney, Australia, or between Sydney and Auckland, New Zealand, and include scenic cruising in Fiordland National Park. A special Holiday Cruise departing Dec. 20 celebrates the New Year exploring New Zealand.Highlights of the new itineraries:Nov. 8: 15 days, roundtrip from Sydney. Ports include Port Chalmers (Dunedin), Lyttelton (Christchurch), Kaikoura, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga (Rotorua), Auckland and Waitangi, all in New Zealand, with scenic cruising in Fiordland National Park.Nov. 23: 13 days, roundtrip from Sydney. Ports include Eden, Port Arthur, Hobart (overnight), Adelaide (overnight), Penneshaw, Melbourne and Phillip Island, all in Australia.Dec. 6: 14 days, Sydney to Auckland. Australian ports include Melbourne and Hobart; New Zealand ports include Port Chalmers (Dunedin), Lyttelton (Christchurch), Kaikoura, Wellington, Napier and Tauranga (Rotorua), with scenic cruising in Fiordland National Park.Dec. 20 Holiday Cruise: 14 days, Auckland to Sydney. Ports include Tauranga (Rotorua), Napier, Kaikoura, Lyttelton (Christchurch), Port Chalmers (Dunedin), Hobart and Melbourne, with scenic cruising in Fiordland National Park.Jan. 3: 16 days, Sydney to Singapore. Ports include Newcastle, Airlie Beach, Cairns and Darwin, Australia; Komodo Island, home to the infamous Komodo Dragon; and Lembar, Lombok, and Benoa, Bali, both in Indonesia. A highlight of this voyage is two days spent scenic cruising in Australia's Great Barrier Reef where guests can marvel in the coral cays and sun-soaked islands above the surface, along with the thousands of reef systems below water.Feb. 3: 11 days, roundtrip Singapore. Ports include Phuket, Thailand (overnight); Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India; and the Malaysian ports of Porto Malai, Langkawi; Georgetown, Penang; Malacca and Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur).Feb. 14: 13 days, roundtrip Singapore. Ports include Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Probolinggo, Surabaya and Semarang (Borobudur), on Java, in Indonesia; Komodo Island; Benoa and Celukan on Bali; ending with an overnight at Singapore.Feb. 27: 14 days, Singapore to Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan. Ports include Puerto Princesa, Boracay and Manila, Philippines; Kaohsiung and Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan; and Ishigaki, Naha and Kochi, Japan.Book Back-to-Back Cruises with a Collectors' VoyageRanging from 24 to 51 days, Collectors' Voyages are perfect for avid explorers seeking a more extensive cruise experience. The voyages combine back-to-back, nonrepeating itineraries and represent the best per-day value for guests.Carnival Cruise Line Announces First Sailing Out of AustraliaIn exciting news for cruise fans, Carnival Cruise Line today announced its first cruise back in Australian waters in over two years, with the cruise on sale now.Departing from Sydney on 02 October 2022, guests on board will have the opportunity to reacquaint themselves with the fabulous Carnival Splendor on this three-day getaway cruise.With over 45 onboard activities to explore including the exhilarating Green-Lightning thrill-slide, family-friendly shows, delicious dining experiences and more, Carnival Splendor's first Australian cruise in over 930 days is the perfect sampler to reignite your love for cruising.Carnival celebrates the restart of its entire fleet With the departure of Carnival Splendor from the Port of Seattle today, Carnival Cruise Line celebrates the restart of its entire fleet of ships and Carnival becomes the first major cruise line in the U.S. to achieve that milestone.Carnival Splendor is the 23rd and final Carnival ship to welcome guests back on board after Carnival's resumption of cruising from the U.S. last July.  Guests are set to depart from Seattle, Wash. today on an eight-day Alaska cruise, completing an impressive and successful restart of guest operations and setting the pace for the rest of the U.S. cruise industry. Carnival Splendor's summer itineraries to Alaska are part of a three-ship deployment, along with Carnival Spirit from Seattle and Carnival Miracle from San Francisco – the largest-ever cruise program Carnival has sailed to Alaska.Le Ponant to cruise Kimberley in 2023Ponant has announced the Australian debut of its iconic three-masted ultra luxury yacht Le Ponant (pictured), which will cruise the Kimberley region next year.New bespoke itineraries will showcase the region's stunning beauty aboard the sailing yacht, which has capacity for just 32 passengers after a major refit which has doubled the size of its staterooms.Exclusive features include a private scenic flight aboard one of Paspaley's vintage Gurmman Mallard flying boats to take guests to or from their embarkation point, as well as access to Paspaley's pearl operations in Kuri Bay.The deployment will see Le Ponant operating in the Kimberley alongside two of her fleetmates, with Le Laperouse and Le Soleal to also return for next year's Kimberley season.Bookings will open later this month for the season, which will operate between Apr and Oct 2023 along with a curated complementary selection of pre- and post-cruise land arrangements featuring upmarket accommodation in Western Australia, such as El Questro Station, Berkeley River Lodge, and more. Three Additional Princess Cruises Ships Return to ServiceThree additional Princess Cruises ships are returning to service welcoming guests back onboard – Crown Princess, Island Princess and Royal Princess. This milestone marks a total of 12 ships, 80 percent of the fleet, that will have resumed cruising since July 2021, for the world's leading international cruise line.Island Princess departed Ft. Lauderdale on April 27 on a Panama Canal cruise; Royal Princess sailed from Vancouver on May 2 for the popular “Voyage of the Glaciers” Alaska season; and Crown Princess is scheduled to depart Seattle on May 7 for a summer program of Inside Passage Alaska cruises.Island Princess – Panama Canal – Departed Ft. Lauderdale on April 27Celebrating the 55th anniversary of the cruise line sailing to the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal, Island Princess departed on a 14-day Ocean-to-Ocean Panama Canal voyage from Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles on April 27, and will return on a subsequent voyage from Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale on May 11. Princess first sailed to the Panama Canal in 1967 aboard Princess Italia. Island Princess will then depart Ft. Lauderdale for Europe, sailing various British Isles, Northern Europe (including Iceland and the Arctic Circle) and Mediterranean voyages.Royal Princess – Alaska – Departed Vancouver on May 2Sailing on the cruise line's top-rated “Voyage of the Glaciers” itinerary, Royal Princess departs on back-to-back northbound and southbound cruises from Vancouver and Whittier (Anchorage). Every sailing includes two days of glacier viewing featuring Glacier Bay National Park, plus Hubbard Glacier (southbound) or College Fjord (northbound). Port visits include Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway. These cruises can also be combined with one of the cruise line's 20 cruisetour options featuring an unforgettable land tour visiting the magnificent Denali National Park and Princess Wilderness Lodges.Crown Princess – Alaska – Scheduled to Sail from Seattle on May 7Departing on Saturdays from Seattle, Crown Princess is scheduled to depart on 19, seven-day Inside Passage voyages to Alaska through September 10, 2022. She will then move to Los Angeles for a season of California Coast and Hawaii sailings.Return to Service Schedule – All 15 Princess ShipsThe cruise line's fleet of 15 ships are currently sailing or are scheduled to return to service by September 2022.Wonder of the Seas arrives for European DebutThe world's newest wonder, Royal Caribbean International's Wonder of the Seas, arrived in Barcelona, Spain, to kick off a summer full of memorable holidays in Europe. The fifth in the cruise line's revolutionary Oasis Class line-up sets course for the Mediterranean on 7-night cruises from Barcelona and Rome beginning Sunday, 8th May. With a combination of brand-new thrills and signature favourites on board, Wonder is the getaway where holidaymakers of all ages can make memories as they sail to explore sought-after destinations such as Florence, Naples and Capri, Italy; Provence, France; and Malaga, Spain.Wonder's western Mediterranean sailings will continue through October, rounding out a summer splash in Europe with eight action-packed ships, including Odyssey of the Seas – also marking its first season in Europe. In November, Wonder will return to the U.S. to sail from its new year-round home in Port Canaveral, Florida, to explore the Caribbean and The Bahamas, including the cruise line's private island destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay.Azamara Onward Officially Joins Azamara Fleet Following Monte Carlo Naming CeremonyAzamara, an upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences, has officially added Azamara Onward to its now four-ship fleet today following a festive naming ceremony in Monte Carlo. The christening ceremony was led by the President of Azamara, Carol Cabezas, and Azamara Onward Godmother, Beth Santos, founder and CEO of global community and lifestyle brand Wanderful.On the embarkation day of Azamara Onward's maiden voyage, the ship's traditional christening ceremony was held shipside at the Port of Monte Carlo, attended by Azamara's loyal partners, with a warm welcome toast by Cruise Director Eric De Gray, musical performance by Chœur d'enfants, and blessings by Rabbi Howard Apothaker and Father John McCrone. Azamara President, Carol Cabezas and Godmother, Beth Santos, each delivered meaningful words to attendees followed by the Godmother's ceremonial bottle breaking tradition to close out the christening of Azamara Onward and to bring good fortune to the vessel in its future voyages.Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils new hand-crafted program of cruising for 2023/24Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled its full program of cruising for 2023/24, with more than 100 hand-crafted sailings and the introduction of new Journey Navigators across its fleet of smaller ships.The new program includes opportunities to witness Norway's famous Langfoss Waterfall in the spring, when the water is at its heaviest, explore the remote islands of the Azores, and visit Lapland in the summer months.Durations range from two to 93-nights, with regional departures from Liverpool, Newcastle, Rosyth, Southampton, Dover, London Tilbury and Belfast. In addition, the program features the return of a fly-cruise program, with Braemar to be based in the Caribbean for the winter months.Quark Expeditions Announces Start of its Arctic 2022 SeasonQuark Expeditions, launched its Arctic 2022 season on May 3, 2022, with a 7-day “Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition in Brief” voyage. This much-awaited sailing also marked the inaugural Arctic voyage of Ultramarine, Quark Expeditons' game-changing new ship.Quark Expeditions' Arctic 2022 season features diverse regions, including Spitsbergen, Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic, on multiple small polar vessels.And moreJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home Listen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. 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 Discover how you can systematically and operationally scale your business through your employees Find out how to build your management team into a leadership team you can trust Learn more on why bringing in skilled employees to your business is better than the “jack of all trades” Resources/Links: Wanting to Find Out How to Make an Exceptionally Skilled and Good Leader Out of Your Managers? Learn more on how to scale your business through the right investment for growth: Investinyourleaders.com Summary Have you been feeling stressed and worked out with managing your business and your team? Do you wish you knew how to turn your managers into better leaders that you can trust? Are you ready to find out how to grow your people by growing their skills while growing your profits and business? Cameron is the mastermind behind hundreds of company's exponential growth and has earned his reputation as the business growth guru. He has built a dynamic consultancy with clients that include a monarchy and a Big 4 wireless company. The author of 5 books, Cameron is also a top-rated international speaker and the founder of the COO Alliance, the World's Leading Network for Seconds in Command. In this episode, Cameron talks about how to flip your business to get more clients, more profit, and more growth at the expense of zero stress and better employees. He also shares his tips and insights on the importance of investing in the right employees and making them better leaders you can trust. Check out these episode highlights: 02:11 – Cameron's ideal client: “The ideal client is a real company, typically, 50 to 500 employees, minimum $5 million in revenue, where they're looking to scale the organization, and the CEO has realized that they need to empower their second-in-command or their COOs.” 02:38 – Problem Cameron helps solve: “The biggest problem I solve is that most entrepreneurs are quite incapable of getting operational and growing the company. And at some point, they need to hire that second-in-command, and they don't tend to have the skills or the leadership chops to actually build the scale of the company and they get stuck.” 03:23 – Typical symptoms that clients do before reaching out to Cameron: “They've usually had their first management team in place. And they're trying to build that team into a leadership team. You know, they need to get more of the season the leaders.” 04:49 – Common mistakes that people make before they find Cameron's solution: “A lot is the lack of focus. A lot of it is because, more than ever, we're really being bombarded with information, right? Whether it's a podcast, or books, or eZines, or magazines, or seminars, or mastermind groups.” 05:31 – Cameron's Valuable Free Action (VFA): “The reality is that the core job of the entrepreneur is to grow people, and it's to grow their confidence and to grow their skills. So I like people to imagine, let's say that your leaders are climbing up two ladders.” 06:21 – Cameron's Valuable Free Resource (VFR): Check out Cameron's Website: Investinyourleaders.com 07:17 – A: I think I even want to flip it differently, which is none of this really matters. That at the end of the day, we're all just walking each other home. And at the end of the day, I think if we focus more on having fun and enjoying the journey and hanging out with good people and spending time with our employees and enjoying their lives and helping them if we can just enjoy the journey, we'll be successful. Tweetable Takeaways from this Episode: “You're really looking for the true counterpart, a second-in-command, who you can really trust and who's great at the stuff that you suck at, and who doesn't want to get into the stuff that you're really good at.” -Cameron HeroldClick To TweetTranscript (Note, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast) Tom Poland 00:10 Welcome, everyone, to another edition of Marketing the Invisible. My name is Tom Poland beaming out to you from little Castaways Beach here in Queensland, Australia, joined today by another Aussie, Cameron Herold. Good day, sir. Welcome! Where are you hanging out? Cameron Herold 00:23 Hey, Tom! I'm in Scottsdale, Arizona right now, but I'm going to be over in Italy for the next six weeks starting Friday. Tom Poland 00:28 Oh, I'm jealous. Obviously far, I have to say, but full respect to those also in Scottsdale. Wonderful place. Cameron Herold 00:35 I think I've been to Castaways Beach. Is that the Airlie Beach area? Tom Poland 00:38 No, it's just south of Noosa. Cameron Herold 00:40 Noosa, okay. Okay, I've been to Noosa, as well. No, I stayed at a Castaways resort at Airlie Beat in 1990 December, when we got hit with some cyclone. Tom Poland 00:51 What perfect timing! Cameron Herold 00:53 It was a backpacker's resort called “Castaway”. Tom Poland 00:55 We are a little further south than that, but still sunny and lots of white sand and blue ocean. Folks, for those of you who don't know Cameron, he's one of the most giving people I know. We probably met five or eight years ago for another interview series that I keep stalking around the internet. And he's just always giving talks and giving free things away. I don't know if he knows how to say no. I'm sure you do, Cameron, but I've seen you say yes to a lot of opportunities. For those of you, however, who have not had the privilege of following Cameron in his footsteps, he's the mastermind behind hundreds of company's exponential growth. And before you think you have kind of heard that bio before, he actually is, unlike others who get their mothers to write their bio. This one's actually being written in the real world. He's earned his reputation as the business growth guru. He's built dynamic consultancy with clients that include monarchy, and a Big 4 wireless company. Author of five books, he's also a top-rated international speaker, founder of the COO Alliance, the World's Leading Network for Seconds in Command. The title, well qualified to contribute on this subject, is, “How to Invest in Your Leaders and Yourself for Growth”. Cameron, our seven minutes starts now. Sir, question number one is who is your ideal client? Cameron Herold 02:11 The ideal client is a real company, typically, 50 to 500 employees, minimum $5 million in revenue, where they're looking to scale the organization, and the CEO has realized that they need to empower their second-in-command or their COOs. So, the COO knows how to grow the company, while the CEO knows what needs to get done. Tom Poland 02:31 Perfect! Not your first rodeo. Question number two, what is the problem you solve? Six and a half minutes left. Cameron Herold 02:38 Yeah, the biggest problem I solve is that most entrepreneurs are quite incapable of getting operational and growing the company. And at some point, they need to hire that second-in-command, and they don't tend to have the skills or the leadership chops to actually build the scale of the company and they get stuck. And if we give them a path kind of over that hurdle, then they can really grow the company. Tom Poland 02:58 Strategically critical. Never leave an entrepreneur in charge of his or her own idea, right? Cameron Herold 03:04 Yeah, it's not an insult against them. I've been one my entire life where we play in a different sandbox. Tom Poland 03:09 We have a different brain. I agree, 100%. Question three, sir, six minutes left, what are some of the typical symptoms that someone needs what you've got? What thing's going to be going on in their business or their life, kind of give them a heads up and go, “Yeah, that's me”? Cameron Herold 03:23 Yeah, they've usually had their first management team in place. And they're trying to build that team into a leadership team. You know, they need to get more of the season the leaders. They need to bring on people that have really done it before– less of the “Jack of all Trade”, more of a real solid, skilled people. They don't know how to attract them. They don't know how to align them. They don't really understand that stage. And they're now turning a lot of the reins over in the business on areas, maybe in the areas that they suck at, or the areas that drain them of energy. They're turning that over to someone else, and they're not really sure how to build that relationship as well. Tom Poland 03:55 Do you find that they often express the sentiment that these people, you know, “Why don't they think like me?” Cameron Herold 04:02 They do until they realize that the better opportunity is to have almost the yin and yang. It's kind of like the “Men are from Mars, women are from marriage”, or “Women are from Venus and a traditional marriage”. You're really looking for the true counterpart, a second-in-command, who you can really trust and who's great at the stuff that you suck at, and who doesn't want to get into the stuff that you're really good at. So that's really what they're looking for. And then they realize that the person isn't supposed to think the same, but they're really supposed to get along well together. Tom Poland 04:28 Right. Perfect! Well-articulated. Thank you, sir. Four and a half minutes left, question number four. You work with a lot of high achievers. They're going to try stuff. They're not sitting on their day, going, “You know, I have a problem but I'm not going to do it”. So, what I'm interested in here is what are some of the common mistakes that some of your new clients tell you that they have made, and that might save some of our listeners some years of frustration? Cameron Herold 04:49 A lot is the lack of focus. A lot of it is because, more than ever, we're really being bombarded with information, right? Whether it's a podcast, or books, or eZines, or magazines, or seminars, or mastermind groups. There are all these amazing ideas coming at us, but they're not necessarily aligned with the vision of where we're going. And entrepreneurs tend to get attracted to big shiny objects. Instead of focusing on the critical few things, they end up focusing on the important many things. So, it's really if they can get themselves focused on what is truly going to steal the company, that's where they went. Tom Poland 05:18 Right. Thank you, sir. Question number five, three and a half minutes left, we're up to one top tip. This is like a valuable free action. It's not going to solve the whole problem, but it might very well take people a step in the right direction? Cameron Herold 05:31 Well, I think the reality is that the core job of the entrepreneur is to grow people, and it's to grow their confidence and to grow their skills. So, I like people to imagine, let's say that your leaders are climbing up two ladders. And in one ladder, they have their left foot and their left hand climbing up. That's “the skills ladder”. And right beside it, they have their right foot and their right hand climbing up “the confidence ladder”. Your job is to grow their confidence and grow their skills. It's not to tell them what to do. It's not to hold them accountable. Flip the org chart upside down, and your job is to support them as they climb up these two ladders, growing their confidence and growing their skills. Tom Poland 06:09 Terrific analogy! Thank you for that. Question number six, after one valuable free resource, where can we direct folks to so they can get some more value from your spectrum of goodies? Cameron Herold 06:21 Sure. Well, lots of it is available, for sure, on The Second in Command Podcast, but I think if we send them to the Invest in Your Leaders Course. If they go to Investinyourleaders.com, if they scroll down to just below the FAQs, there is a free module. One of the 12 modules is given away there. And it's all of the top systems on how to actually have inbox zero with your email every single day so that you're actually not losing customers. You're not frustrating your employees and you're staying on top of the business. But I would have them also not only watch that themselves but have their employees watch it, as well. Grow your people in that area too. Tom Poland 06:56 Terrific! Get rid of some of the clutter so you can focus on the big picture. Thank you, sir. Two minutes left. The last question, question number seven is, what's the one question I should have asked you, but didn't? Cameron Herold 07:07 One question you should have asked me but didn't. Tom Poland 07:10 That's going to be a head-scratcher. You can actually take a minute to think of the question and then take your time to answer it if you want. Cameron Herold 07:17 I think I even want to flip it differently, which is none of this really matters. That at the end of the day, we're all just walking each other home. And at the end of the day, I think if we focus more on having fun and enjoying the journey and hanging out with good people and spending time with our employees and enjoying their lives and helping them if we can just enjoy the journey, we'll be successful. Because at the end of the day, we're all going to die. You know, this is just what we do to make money. I think we often forget that in business where we're so hard-charging, and we're so driving towards our goals, we forget that we're all just walking each other home. Tom Poland 07:52 And that there really isn't a destination, so we might as well enjoy the journey. Cameron Herold 07:56 Yeah. Tom Poland 07:56 Wise words, indeed! Thank you, Cameron Herold. Thanks for those insights and your wisdom, especially putting a perspective on things. Cheers! Cameron Herold 08:04 Thanks, Tom. Appreciate it! Tom Poland 08:07 Thanks for checking out our Marketing The Invisible podcast. If you like what we're doing here please head over to iTunes to subscribe, rate us, and leave us a review. It's very much appreciated. And if you want to generate five fresh leads in just five hours then check out www.fivehourchallenge.com.

This week on the podcast we have a very special lit up and liberated guest!Meet Liz Morris an incredible friend who #truestory I met on the gram.Liz and I spent quality time together on my travels in her home town of Airlie Beach. Honestly I'm so grateful she welcomed me into her world and it was a highlight not just of the Whitsundays but my entire winter 2021 trip!What I love about Liz is her incredible depth of experience and extremely can do attitude.  She has long since walked out of corporate and is thoroughly thriving as an entrepreneur.BUT it hasn't been a straight road. In fact Liz has pivoted her business time and time again.Forward to today, when she is now focussing on supporting other incredible women to do the same. Liz has traversed from product to service, to product to service business with grace & success. She is a gun at spotting an opportunity her clients potential to step into it.And she's an all round awesome human.Don't miss this episode, it's a cracker!To learn more about Liz & the Boss Motive mission, you can find her here:InstagramWebsite***Let's get to know each other better:Join the Lit Up & Liberated Entrepreneur FB group hereFollow me on IGCheck out my coaching infoGet your FREE digital product decision guide hereJump onto the Momentum Mastermind waitlistOR the Digital Product Academy waitlist here

As I write this a week on I'm still coughing up mysterious traveller germs, the fun of Airlie Beach comes with a price!In Episode #245 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: our recent holiday to a vacation getaway in beautiful Queensland, similarities between my brother and I, Juan's recent experiments with photoshops and deep faking faces, getting lost inside a gaming world, some stats on how many podcast episodes are released per minute, favourite moments from our trip and some input from everyone's favourite Slav.As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!Timeline:(0:00) - Airlie beach, drinking & sickness(6:22) - Sibling comparison to Kyrin(10:28) - Photoshop deep fakes & post production(15:36) - Living in a virtual world(20:15) - Podcast episodes per minute(23:17) - Favourite Airlie Beach moment(30:34) - Petar boostagrams(33:50) - I'm dying ...... for more boostagramsConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/

Prerecording FTW, where would we be without you!In Episode #243 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why we had to film earlier due to our upcoming/already completed Airlie Beach trip, why dubbing over anime and foreign language is unacceptable, bringing back the good times by revisiting old and fond memories, ways in which we succeeded without meaning to, some thoughtful input from our local Slav and who it is that can claim to be the #1 podcast in the universe (or in the simulation hmmmmm).As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!Timeline:(0:00) - Dubs over video are feral pfftftft(6:45) - Revisiting old memories whilst on vacation(12:23) - Goal successes(15:20) - Trust boostagrams(21:54) - The Number One podcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/

Here I sit in Airlie Beach, living the life of my dreams.It took a lot of hustle for me to be this 'lucky'. There was also one critical ingredient that I'm here to share more about today.The introduction of digital products into my business.In this episode I share, what they are, give examples of options you can choose from  & touch on considerations to help you decide the right place to startI believe that EVERY business has the opportunity to integrate digital products and benefit from their enormous benefitsI wouldn't be able to run my multi 6 figure biz without them.Enjoy!X YvettePS the Limitless Inner Circle Mastermind starts next week, so now's the time to jump in and book yourself an application call.  There's  lots of detail inside the invite :)Let's get to know each other better:Join the Lit Up & Liberated Entrepreneur FB group hereFollow me on IGCheck out my coaching info

Sara Kurtz has been an English teacher in Moscow, a bartender in OBX, a deckhand in Australia, and so much more. In this episode, we talk about what you need for a three year working holiday trip to Australia, her trip to Sierra Leone and the non-profit she started from that trip, and what Russians REALLY think about Americans that come to the Motherland. You can catch Sara on Instagram @saramkurtz P.S. - If you are the American woman who told Sara about the podcast while hiking a trail called The Honeyeater near Airlie Beach in Queensland, Australia, we'd love to hear from you.