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This week on the podcast we are reviewing the most recent protocol changes, and answering listener questions. Download our shore day bag checklist, and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com
There are a few small things I do that significantly transform my cruises, including one tiny thing I did this week for my next cruise that took me less than 3 minutes and saved me almost $2,000. I have pulled all these small but transformative things I do together as I want to share with you five small and simple things that you can do that, I genuinely believe will transform your next cruise. There are 5 small and easy changes I made that have had a huge positive impact on my cruises and on-board experience. They have really improved my cruising no end. You should try these 5 things as I am confident you will find they make a huge difference to your cruise, and should also leave more money in your pocket too...
You know her from All That, Saved In The City, Highschool Musical The Musical The Series, and Harriet, but did you know that when Aria Brooks isn't working, she's dreaming of taking to the seas? The Disney seas, that is, on a Disney Cruise. That's right, Aria Brooks loves Disney Cruises, and she's never even been on one. She tells hosts David Magidoff and Clare Kramer all about how she first fell in love with the idea of going on a Disney Cruise, all the special things Disney offers, and how close she's come to getting to fulfill her dream. Only on this episode of Fanaddicts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Norwegian Cruise Line, announced this week that they are dropping their vaccine requirement starting in September 2022 For most destinations. Hear the latest news updates from NCL and nine reasons why our community chooses to cruise with Norwegian cruise line Download our shore day bag checklist, and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com
Our guest this week, Stephanie, has been on a whopping 58 Disney Cruise Lines, sailed aboard every DCL ship, has also sailed most of the other major cruise lines including MSC, Royal Caribbean and soon Norwegian Cruise Lines, and works in the cruise travel industry for Porthole Cruise Magazine. She's been sailing Disney Cruise Line since she was 6 years old. We couldn't wait to get her thoughts on the Disney Wish from her Christening Cruise, and to have her compare her experience to her favorite Disney ships, and some of the other ships she's sailed on. We covered a ton on this week's bonus show - and know you'll have a blast hearing all of Stephanie's thoughts.
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Pat Blassie on McGraw successfully getting to Europe, the value of getting away from it all, plus how COVID continues to impacted the travel industry. Follow Altair for more: https://www.facebook.com/AltairTravelCruises/
The Romaverse is buzzing after the club's 5-0 thrashing of Shakhtar Donetsk this weekend, a fitting final taste before the season begins this weekend against Salernitana. We cover that and much more in the latest episode of ATR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello!!!I went one a 1 week cruise onboard the P&O Iona, we went to:StavangerOldenHellesyltHaugesundArtists whose work was onboard:Ewan EasonJenny PockleyBlaker - DeSommaSebastian Chaumeton Natalie MuirJohnny MorantMore information available here about the P&O Iona art collection:Whitewall GalleriesMr BrainwashKris HardySprocket Rocket film camera I have bought can be seen hereMy video art 'Reparative' can be seen hereGeorge Wilding the busker we heard, his Spotify is here - go support artists!!Socials:Instagram - @scarlettart18Website - scarlettford.co.uk - YOU CAN LISTEN TO THE POD FROM MY WEBSITE!!Linkedin - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/scarlett-ford-485795208Email - scarlettart18@gmail.comEdited on LumafusionMusic from Epidemic SoundsMic: Samson Q2UThank you for listening!Scarlett
Harshman Travel updates 2022 Cruise ship Industry with Peter Mingils on Building Fortunes Radio. Building Fortunes and The Youmongus Ad Network host a weekly radio show. Pam Harshman and Ron Harshman review Harshman Travel Agency on Vax and Mask Mandates and Cruises with Peter Mingils Harshman travel Radio show is on https://www.buildingfortunesradio.com/harshman-travel/ Here's an example of a previous show: https://www.buildingfortunesradio.com/harshman-travel/weekly-updates-on-cruises-on-the-building-fortunes-harshman-travel-radio-show-with-peter-mingils-4066 https://harshmantravel.com is the site to book and look for your vacation and travel plans. You can find this and much more on The Youmongus Ads https://www.youmongusads.com
#69: In this bonus episode of All the Hacks, entrepreneur and author, Nick Gray and Chris discuss all things travel. They cover how to get the best value when purchasing airfare, tried and true strategies for combatting jet lag, favorite travel destinations, and more.Nick Gray (@nickgraynews) is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and founder of Museum Hack. His new book is “The 2-Hour Cocktail Party” How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings.” Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-bonus-episode-nick-grayView Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/250NrAu7IEw Selected Links From The EpisodeSouthwest- Wanna Get Away PlusChase SapphireTimeshifter appCouchsurfing AppPhoto of Eggplant Parmesan in rural TanzaniaNick's Travel ResourcesNick Gray's Kyrgyzstan Travel Videos[VIDEO] Azores AdventureMedellin, Colombia: Travel Tips and TricksBukhara, Uzbekistan | One day tourism adventure in Bukhara CityNick Gray's Trans-Pacific CruiseDisney CruisesVirgin Voyages Travel Destinations MentionedCanary IslandsBuenos AiresBogotáHawaiiJapanBangkokBaliVietnamThailandNew ZealandMexico CityCabo San LucasOaxacaCosta Rica Full Show NotesNick Gray and Chris discuss purchasing airfare tickets to get the best value: one-way vs round-trip [1:28]Chris shares how airline companies, post-Covid, have changed their policies regarding offering refunds and credits [5:39]Advice about how to get the most value for your points when booking flights [7:15]Jet lag strategies for international travel [9:22]Chris explains how his passion for building relationships with people from all over the world makes having an au pair a natural choice for his family [11:48]Given the option to drop everything and go away for a weekend, Chris and Nick share the travel destinations they would each love to visit [17:44]Nick and Chris' favorite travel gadgets [23:56]Nick Gray's travel recommendations to visit or avoid [25:41] Reasons to consider taking a cruise on your next vacation [26:38] Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn
*It will take another year to recover the influx of Cozumel cruises It is expected that it will be a year before the cruise ships begin to arrive as before the pandemic in Cozumel *National Institute of Anthropology and History advances with archaeological rescue in section 5 of the Mayan Train It was highlighted that the southern section is already 89% complete. *Earthquake in Honduras is perceived in Chetumal The earthquake that occurred in Honduras was slightly perceived in some points in the south of Quintana Roo *Restaurants, bars, taxi drivers and hotels in Q. Roo discriminate against Mexicans Tourist service workers give preference to foreign visitors believing that they will leave them more money. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cjr-news/support
In this episode we take a look at the recent announcements about major cruise lines changing their health and safety protocols. Download our shore day bag checklist, and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com
Pat Blassie makes sure McGraw's ready for his big Spanish Symphony Cruise (https://www.altairtravel.com/product/spanish-symphony-cruise-august-18-16-2022), plus some consumer friendly news about flying and cruising! Follow Altair on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AltairTravelCruises/
Angelo is joined by Lex and Tim Boxeo to break down the return of Danny Garcia. How did he look in his first fight at 154? Where should he go next? And what is the most logical outcome for how the 154 lb division shakes out. Plus, a review of the undercard including the questionable stoppage in the Gary Antuanne fight, Jake Paul's fight is off, and a preview of what's to come next week.
Learn about an innovative cruise that focuses on grief support and memorialization of loved ones. My guest Linda Findlay is an Aftercare Coordinator for funeral homes and a hospice bereavement support group facilitator. She is also the founder of The Grief Cruises™ and has escorted four groups on special cruises for the purpose of healing… Continue reading Ep. 362 The Grief Cruises™: Travel to Heal Grief and Honor Loved Ones with Linda Findlay
Addicted to the Mouse: Planning Disney World, Disneyland, and All Things Disney
On today's Disney Podcast, we are talking you through the best ways to deal with Post-Disney Trip Blues and then we are using those same techniques as we talk about the last week of Disney Travel, our final thoughts on the Disney Wish, and our future travel plans over the next year plus. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, Cruises, and All-Inclusive Resorts […] The post Dealing With the Depressing Post Disney Trip Blues appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.
A seven-night review of Princess Cruises' Regal Princess in the Med. Richard Simms has cruise news: More developments on the rock slide impacting an Alaska cruise port Another U.S. cruise line drops pre-cruise COVID-19 testing before embarkation Carnival is re-opening another dining venue after being shutdown over the summer One cruise line is celebrating a year back to service with some cool facts Virgin Voyages is coming to a TV near you Listener Q: Does NCL now have an Unlimited Starbucks Coffee Package for purchase? --- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.
Patricia Muhardjo, cruise director on Emerald Cruises' ninth and newest ship, Emerald Luna, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about what sets Luna apart from her sister ships, and what sets Emerald apart from other cruise lines, especially its food, complimentary beer and wine at lunch and dinner, as well as its included tours, Emerald active tours, and "Discover More" tours. For more information, visit www.emeraldcruises.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast -- with supplemental pictures and video -- can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.
From heavy seas to a whole new itinerary, change is the only constant. This was a test in leadership and learning how to manage the corporate structure, especially as we say goodbye to Eliott, the old Entertainment Director and hello to a new friend. Plus - an exclusive interview with a Cruise Queen, Emma Cruises! I asked her about her most exciting and embarrassing travel moments. Check her out on YouTube! https://youtube.com/c/EmmaCruises Please check out my YouTube channel, were I've got some great travel content including a review of Viking Octantis; www.youtube.com/c/travelwithkabicd. You can support the show by heading over the www.cruisedirectorkabir.com/store and grab some exclusive march and cruise-related goodies. You can even save 10% by using the coupon code KEEPINGAFLOAT at checkout. I hope you enjoy the show! Kabir. www.instagram.com/cruisedirectorkabir www.facebook.com/cruisedirectorkabir www.cruisedirectorkabir.com © Cruise Director Kabir 2022 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keepingafloat/support
In this episode we take a look back at the year as we celebrate one full year of the cruise line's return to service. Download our shore day bag checklist, and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com
Addicted to the Mouse: Planning Disney World, Disneyland, and All Things Disney
On today's Disney Podcast, we are having some fun with food! We are giving you what we consider to be overhyped food items, venues, and restaurants that we contrast with alternatives on your next Disney World vacation. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, Cruises, and All-Inclusive Resorts like Sandals and Beaches, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com Thanks so much for listening! If you like what you hear, […] The post Better Alternatives to Overhyped Disney World Food appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.
Featured Beer: Golden IPA by pFriem Family Brewers, Hood River, OR; Join Mouth, Merlin, and Shiggs as they celebrate the life of actor James Caan; provide their individual deep movie reviews of the latest Tom Cruise film Top Gun: Maverick (without spoilers); Discuss if Maverick is Cruises best film yet and their most and least favorite Tom Cruise films, and close it out with a current Top Ten list of Tom Cruises best-selling films. Have you been thinking about going to see Top Gun: Maverick in theater or Imax but haven't done it yet...hit play on this episode and find out if you should before it's out of theaters or wait for it to come out to watch it at home!
Original Release on July 1st, 2022: As inflation continues to be a major concern for the U.S., investors will want to pay attention to how spending, travel and sentiment are changing for consumers.-----Transcript-----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Michelle Weaver, a U.S. equity strategist for Morgan Stanley Research. Along with my colleagues, bringing you a variety of perspectives, I'll be sharing the pulse of the U.S. consumer right now amid elevated inflation and concerns about recession. It's Thursday, July 7th, at 2 p.m. in New York. Consumer spending represents roughly 65% of total U.S. GDP. So if we're looking for a window into how U.S. companies could perform over the next 12 months, asking consumers how confident they're feeling is a great start. Are consumers planning on spending more next month or less? Are people making plans for outdoor activities and eating out or are they staying at home? Are they changing travel plans because of spending worries? These are a few of the questions that the equity strategy team asks in a survey we conduct with the AlphaWise Group, the proprietary survey and data arm of Morgan Stanley Research. We recently decided to change the frequency of our survey to biweekly to get a closer look at the consumer trends that will affect our outlook. So today, I'm going to share a few notable takeaways from our last survey, which was right before the July 4th holiday. First, let's take a look at sentiment. The survey found that inflation continues to be the top concern for two thirds of consumers, in line with two weeks before that, but significantly higher compared to the beginning of the year. Concern over the spread of COVID-19 continues to trend lower, with 25% of consumers listing it as their number one concern versus 32% last month. And 41% of consumers are worried about the political environment in the U.S. versus 38% two weeks ago, a slight tick up. Apart from inflation, low-income consumers are generally more worried about the inability to pay rent and other debts, while upper income consumers over index on concerns over investments, the political environment in the U.S., and geopolitical conflicts. A second takeaway to note is that consumer confidence in the economy continues to weaken, with only 23% of consumers expecting the economy to get better. That's the lowest percentage since the inception of our survey and down another 3% from two weeks ago. In addition, 59% of consumers now expect the economy to get worse. This lines up with the all-time lows observed in a recent consumer sentiment survey from the University of Michigan. A third takeaway is that consumers are planning to slow spending directly as a result of rising prices. 66% of consumers said they are planning to spend less over the next six months as a result of inflation. These numbers are influenced by income level, with lower income consumers planning to reduce spending more. We also asked consumers where they were planning to reduce spending in response to inflation. Dining out and take out, clothing and footwear, and leisure travel were among the most popular places to cut back, and all represent highly discretionary spending. And finally, the survey noted that travel intentions are considerably lower to the same time last year, with 55% of consumers planning to travel over the next six months, versus roughly 64% in the summer of last year. We also asked consumers if they were planning to cancel or delay post-Labor Day travel because of inflation. Generally, planned travel post-Labor Day is in line with broader travel intentions. Cruises and international travel were the most likely to be delayed or postponed. So what's the takeaway for investors? It is important to allocate selectively as consumer behavior shifts in order to cope with inflation and company earnings and margins come under pressure. Our team recommends defensive positioning, companies with high operational efficiency, and looking for idiosyncratic stories where companies have unique advantages. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.
Today, we're continuing our series designed to help you choose a cruise line. This week, we're putting the spotlight on Royal Caribbean. We asked our community WHY they chose to cruise with Royal Caribbean, and here are 10 things they had to say about what keeps them “loyal to Royal”. Download our shore day bag checklist, and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com
Your 60 second money minute. Today's topic: Bargain Cruises
Sherry Norris on the CDC's latest guidelines for taking a cruise with more changes expected. Follow Altair on Facebook for more: https://www.facebook.com/AltairTravelCruises/
Justin chats with Danny Mcloughlin, Andy Powell and oldest football hooligan, Graham. #Janet shows off her Latin skills and Justin isn't happy with a recent haircut. The Burner Phone is quiet this week but the Post Bag returns at the end. Get in touch or #AskJanet here: WhatsApp – 07495 717 860 Twitter – @3045podcast Email – podcast@justinmoorhouse.com PODCAST LINKS: Dead Eyes Podcast: https://headgum.com/dead-eyes Squires, Didsbury: https://www.squiresbarbershop.com/ THIS WEEK'S GUESTS: Danny Mcloughlin: https://twitter.com/dannymccomedy Andy Powell: https://twitter.com/andypowell_ent THIS WEEK'S GIGS: See Justin on Wednesday here: https://funhousecomedy.co.uk/venues/ashby-comedy-club/ See Justin on Thursday here: https://www.ticketline.co.uk/order/tickets/13362817/neil-delamere-justin-moorhouse-with-dylan-moran-hosted-by-alexandra-haddow-walpole-park-2022-07-21-18-00-00 See Justin on Friday here: https://rotherhamtheatres.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173623570 See Justin on Saturday here: https://stdavidshospice.org.uk/event/comedy-at-the-castle-2022/ See Justin on Sunday here: https://www.jokepit.com/comedy-in/stockton-on-tees/justin-moorhouse--brennan-reece-double-header/6089 Stretch and Think 22-23 Tour: https://justinmoorhouse.seetickets.com/tour/justin-moorhouse Music by Liam Frost. Produced by Rachel Fitzgerald and Justin Moorhouse.
Pacific LGBTQI advocates are hoping legislative change in the Cook Islands will ignite a regional push to decriminalise same-sex relations. Meanwhile, PNG's police commissioner calls for calm after 50 ballot boxes are stolen. And Fiji prepares to welcome back cruise ships.
Episode Notes Erika Mailman discusses her recent Washington Post piece on the choices travelers need to make before they book an overnight journey on Amtrak (and why the experience has improved). Then Cruise Critic's Managing Editor Chris Gray Faust discussed the pros (big discounts, new ships) and cons (understaffing) of high seas vacations in 2022
Listen to us talk about time, David Prowse as Vader, the Obi-Wan series, Colby's late arrival, Colby moving, Landon's lawn, moving places, a beach vacation, Mount Ranier, lies about David golfing, dangerous hikes, the arcade, insane fireworks, flying kites, perfume, exploding whales, cruise ships, and words of encouragement . Starring Landon Browning, Mick Parker, Wil Dobratz, and Colby Chapman. Recorded July 8th, 2022.
It's Prime Day on Amazon, so we thought it would be fun to share our top 10 cruise products for 2022. Download our shore day bag checklist, and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com
The AWG guys chat with Sean Joy, CEO of Southern Star Dolphin Cruises in Destin, FL, which was just recently acquired by Chenmark. Southern Star is one of Destin's longest running tour businesses in the Florida Panhandle. Sean walks us through his experience of running a large volume tour business, and his advice for what he wish he knew before jumping in![SPONSOR] - This show is sponsored by AAMP Agency. Check out their digital marketing services at https://aamp.agency[2022 WATERSPORT CONFERENCE] Make sure to join us for this year's watersport conference in Orlando, FL on 9/26 and 9/27. Get all the info including tickets and lodging at https://partners.tripshock.com/watersport-boat-tour-operator-forum-orlando/Show Links:Website: https://www.watersportpodcast.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/awgpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1155418904790489Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awg_podcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3TSseuv2wdIYO5nuviZSwQ
Hour 3 - A good samaritan wants to have turtle crossing signs put up. There are a lot of cheap cruises right now. Jamie still can't stop looking at Amazon Prime Day deals.
Back on a cruise ship after 2.5 years felt amazing. Got seasick but learned a lot about myself. Cruises are fun overall but shows are really difficult. Love the travel though. Have your head examined for reading this.
Addicted to the Mouse: Planning Disney World, Disneyland, and All Things Disney
The 2022 Epcot Food and Wine Festival begins this week! On today's Disney Podcast, we are talking about all of the new offerings and our returning favorites that we will be reviewing on opening day, which also happens to be Jennings' birthday! Are you going to go to Food & Wine this year? This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, Cruises, and All-Inclusive Resorts like […] The post What's New at Epcot Food & Wine Festival appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.
Joe McReynolds is co-author of a new book about how flexible micro-spaces create the spontaneity and vitality of Tokyo, and how so much the city is built on the often very niche dreams and passions of its citizens, and also slash-fan-fiction. Cruises to deal with inflation and heat stroke.Topics discussed on this episode include: What to remember about your successes or failures on the JLPT Bobby's continuing BBQ tribulations and the experience of working together as husband and wife The challenges of mass producing sauce Ollie's latest stand-up adventures and how things are finally looking up for him a bit Ollie's thoughts on therapy and clarity Gratitude for your continued patience and support Joe's book Emergent Tokyo: Designing the Spontaneous City How different zoning restrictions create kind of spaces/businesses that we're used to seeing in Japanese cities Japan's narrow, dingy, alleyways and how they became a vibrant part of city life The sheer massive NUMBER of drinking/dining establishments and how they're sustainable Barriers for opening restaurants in the states and UK, as opposed to Japan The difference between what people WANT to do, and what laws make it possible for people to do Weird business operations hours with Shimokitazawa as a test case Running a business versus doing something you enjoy with your life/time Which district of Tokyo does Joe find fascinating and what does the district teach us about the creation of real physical pockets of subculture How countries choose to restrict or not restrict people's creative endeavours Why Joe's background in National Security Analysis helped him tackle this topic How the cityscape of Tokyo is built out of people's dreams and allows for self-exploration The control that landlords/land-owners wield over the tone/vibe of the city and local economy How concern with property value affects possibility Bobby's experience with selling products out of his home kitchen and getting the permissions to do that/open a restaurant How much do we trust strangers with our (food) safety? Japanese reactions to food poisoning outbreaks when they happen and Japanese reactive policy in general Cultural essentialism?? Shokunin, Otaku, and Bukatsu Get access to the extras by supporting the podcast. Become a member at http://buymeacoffee.com.Extras this time include conversations about: The Robot Restaurant Chinese Militarism and Security Policy AND SO MUCH MORE Have something you'd like to say? Send us a fax at japanbyrivercruise.comor Tweet to us at @jbrcpodGet a free therapy sessionTake the first step to a happier you by trying Better Help. Free first session if you use our link: https://jbrc.link/better-help. Social Media Links:Joe McReynold's Twitter | Emergent Tokyo: Designing the Spontaneous CityOllie Horn: Twitter | InstagramBobby Judo: Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeOther things to click onSome are affiliate links because we're sell-outs We record remotely using Squadcast and the podcast is hosted on Transistor. Bobby uses the Samson Go Mic and Ollie uses the AT2005USB mic ★ Support this podcast ★
As inflation continues to be a major concern for the U.S., investors will want to pay attention to how spending, travel and sentiment are changing for consumers.-----Transcript-----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Michelle Weaver, a U.S. equity strategist for Morgan Stanley Research. Along with my colleagues, bringing you a variety of perspectives, I'll be sharing the pulse of the U.S. consumer right now amid elevated inflation and concerns about recession. It's Thursday, July 7th, at 2 p.m. in New York. Consumer spending represents roughly 65% of total U.S. GDP. So if we're looking for a window into how U.S. companies could perform over the next 12 months, asking consumers how confident they're feeling is a great start. Are consumers planning on spending more next month or less? Are people making plans for outdoor activities and eating out or are they staying at home? Are they changing travel plans because of spending worries? These are a few of the questions that the equity strategy team asks in a survey we conduct with the AlphaWise Group, the proprietary survey and data arm of Morgan Stanley Research. We recently decided to change the frequency of our survey to biweekly to get a closer look at the consumer trends that will affect our outlook. So today, I'm going to share a few notable takeaways from our last survey, which was right before the July 4th holiday. First, let's take a look at sentiment. The survey found that inflation continues to be the top concern for two thirds of consumers, in line with two weeks before that, but significantly higher compared to the beginning of the year. Concern over the spread of COVID-19 continues to trend lower, with 25% of consumers listing it as their number one concern versus 32% last month. And 41% of consumers are worried about the political environment in the U.S. versus 38% two weeks ago, a slight tick up. Apart from inflation, low-income consumers are generally more worried about the inability to pay rent and other debts, while upper income consumers over index on concerns over investments, the political environment in the U.S., and geopolitical conflicts. A second takeaway to note is that consumer confidence in the economy continues to weaken, with only 23% of consumers expecting the economy to get better. That's the lowest percentage since the inception of our survey and down another 3% from two weeks ago. In addition, 59% of consumers now expect the economy to get worse. This lines up with the all-time lows observed in a recent consumer sentiment survey from the University of Michigan. A third takeaway is that consumers are planning to slow spending directly as a result of rising prices. 66% of consumers said they are planning to spend less over the next six months as a result of inflation. These numbers are influenced by income level, with lower income consumers planning to reduce spending more. We also asked consumers where they were planning to reduce spending in response to inflation. Dining out and take out, clothing and footwear, and leisure travel were among the most popular places to cut back, and all represent highly discretionary spending. And finally, the survey noted that travel intentions are considerably lower to the same time last year, with 55% of consumers planning to travel over the next six months, versus roughly 64% in the summer of last year. We also asked consumers if they were planning to cancel or delay post-Labor Day travel because of inflation. Generally, planned travel post-Labor Day is in line with broader travel intentions. Cruises and international travel were the most likely to be delayed or postponed. So what's the takeaway for investors? It is important to allocate selectively as consumer behavior shifts in order to cope with inflation and company earnings and margins come under pressure. Our team recommends defensive positioning, companies with high operational efficiency, and looking for idiosyncratic stories where companies have unique advantages. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.
Today on the podcast we take a deeper dive into a topic that spurred a pretty lively discussion in the comments area of our companion video. Download our shore day bag checklist, and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com
Most people will do a Panama Canal once in their lifetime and, based on the multiple trips I have been fortunate to do, I have theses Do's and Don'ts for cruising the Panama Canal to help make sure you get what you can and should from that trip. I made many mistakes when I cruised the Panama Canal the first time, and since doing more Panama Canal transits I have seen other cruise passengers making the same mistakes. So, here are my Do's and Don'ts based on all of that.
Did UFC 276 live up to expectations? Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski left Las Vegas with belts still around their waists, but for one of them, the performance wasn't exactly inspired — and that seems to be becoming a pattern. MMA Fighting's Shaun Al-Shatti, Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed K. Meshew react to a busy night in Sin City that saw Adesanya file in another snoozer of a title defense, Volkanovski cement his legacy as the greatest featherweight of his era, Alex Pereira do terrible things to Sean Strickland, and much more. Follow Shaun Al-Shatti: @ShaunAlShatti Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow Jed K. Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did UFC 276 live up to expectations? Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski left Las Vegas with belts still around their waists, but for one of them, the performance wasn't exactly inspired — and that seems to be becoming a pattern. MMA Fighting's Shaun Al-Shatti, Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed K. Meshew react to a busy night in Sin City that saw Adesanya file in another snoozer of a title defense, Volkanovski cement his legacy as the greatest featherweight of his era, Alex Pereira do terrible things to Sean Strickland, and much more. Follow Shaun Al-Shatti: @ShaunAlShatti Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow Jed K. Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did UFC 276 live up to expectations? Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski left Las Vegas with belts still around their waists, but for one of them, the performance wasn't exactly inspired — and that seems to be becoming a pattern. MMA Fighting's Shaun Al-Shatti, Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed K. Meshew react to a busy night in Sin City that saw Adesanya file in another snoozer of a title defense, Volkanovski cement his legacy as the greatest featherweight of his era, Alex Pereira do terrible things to Sean Strickland, and much more. Follow Shaun Al-Shatti: @ShaunAlShatti Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow Jed K. Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What are your irrational fears? (Bonus points if you can correctly match these three fears to us: solitary confinement, balloons, and cruises/open water) In today's ep, the trio chat all about their irrational fears which pretty much just turned in to them sharing all types of fears. Let Jam, Sharon, Vicky know if they missed anything you might be scared of! P.S. this ep was one of those funny-for-no-reason episodes :D Make sure to subscribe to @AFTER HOUR HAPPY HOUR for your weekly chaotic BUT cathartic sessions on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Audible, and/or YouTube. We don't accept tips at this happy hour, but most definitely appreciate a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. Come chat with us on our instagram and/or TikTok @afterhrhappyhr and let us know what you would like us to talk about next! Follow After Hour Happy Hour! Spotify Podcast: spoti.fi/32Xcf7QApple Podcast: apple.co/2KiwOVLYouTube: youtube.com/c/AfterHourHappyHourInstagram: instagram.com/afterhrhappyhrTik Tok: tiktok.com/@afterhrhappyhrDiscord: discord.gg/zMUZQTfS8cSpotify (for music): spoti.fi/3nwNUk5 FIND OUR CHANNELS HERE Vicky Jam Sharon
Today on the podcast we are talking about 10 ways to have a great cruise, and 10 ways to ruin your cruise. Download our shore day bag checklist, and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com
Thomas wants to talk about a different kind of cruise, the boys discuss a brand new type of toilet, and how much are Minnie and Mickey actually worth?
Time for our Friday Flight! These episodes are a sampling of the week's financial news and the impact on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we distill it down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to continue to make smart money moves. In this episode we cover some relevant and helpful stories like: we curb alerted ourselves, imposter Instagram accounts, what would you do for a bungalow, screaming mortgage rates, how we approach credit cards, high interest savings accounts are back, the best guaranteed returns for the next year, bad investing robots, gas tax holidays, geriatric cars, insurance rates on the rise, & bargain cruises up for grabs. And please help us to spread the word by letting friends and family know about How to Money! Hit the share button, subscribe if you're not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to change the conversation around personal finance and get more people doing smart things with their money. Have an awesome weekend! Best friends out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're brining you a unique back-to-back intinerary on this week's show. Emily and Adrian took a cruise on the Magic out of Miami, and then, after a brief stay at Walt Disney World, hopped on the Dream out Port Canaveral. This family of six had a blast on their two sailings and shared not only their onboard experience, including brunch and dinner at Palo and dinner at Remy, but also the planning and process they used to do two sailings, out of two ports, on one vacation. Oh, and they had some food allergies to navigate as well! All that and more on this week's episode. If you're looking to plan your next fabulous Disney Cruise, Disney vacation or really any cruise or vacation, be sure to support our show and reach out to the fabulous folks over at Touring Plans Travel, our show sponsor. We use Touring Plans Travel for our own family vacations, and love their service and expertise. Touring Plans puts you, the customer, ahead of the product and will always recommend the best options for you and your family. Head over to http://touringplans.com/travel to get a free quote today!! If you use Sea Bands to help prevent seasickness and motion sickness, then you need to check out Blisslets (via our affiliate link), a stylish alternative to traditional sea sickness bands designed to fit your lifestyle. Thanks to Blisslets for sponsoring our bonus episodes! The DCLDuo Podcast is a weekly Disney Cruise Line and Disney travel focused podcast. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Our podcast is also available on Pocket Casts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn, Amazon Music, and most other major podcast providers. You can also like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @DCLDuo. You can also join our Facebook Group, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more great content. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, you can email us at dclduo@gmail.com. You can also connect with us and read our blog at our website. Or you can become a supporter of the show over at Patreon. The views in this podcast are our own, and are not those of the Walt Disney family of companies, Disney Cruise Line or the Walt Disney theme parks or resorts. If you have questions about a Disney vacation or any of the Disney offerings discussed in this podcast please contact Disney directly or discuss with your Disney travel agent. Thanks for listening!! We're also listed alongside some other great Disney podcasts at: Top 100 Disney Podcasts