Podcasts about unique vacations

Gary Sadler, chief sales officer for Unique Vacations, representative of Sandals and Beaches, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month's ASTA Caribbean Showcase about why Sandals has sponsored and hosted the annual event for the past three years. Sadler says Sandals will sponsor ASTA Caribbean Showcase for at least 10 years as it seeks to help travel advisors to better sell the region and boost the economy of the entire Caribbean. For more information, visit www.sandals.com or www.asta.org. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Travel Advisors, this episode is for you. In honor of Global Travel Advisor Day, we sit down with two of the travel advisor industry's biggest advocates: Gary Sadler, Executive Vice President of Sales and Industry Relations at Unique Vacations, Inc., and Mr. Zane Kerby, President of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). Hear more about how ASTA supports the travel advisor community, why Sandals Resorts chooses to partner with them, and the special opportunities and programs Sandals provides for travel advisors all year long. This May 1st, ASTA and Sandals Resorts are celebrating Global Travel Advisor Day with a Facebook live event, giveaways, and more - tune in to find out all that's in store.

As summer approaches, we are happy to feature two perspectives on traveling with autism. First we speak with Lara Sandora, a parent advocate, travel blogger, and special needs vacation home provider. She and Jill discuss "tips and tricks" for traveling with severe autism, including air travel, choosing a destination, and simplifying along the way. Then we speak with Pernell Wint, a Business Development Manager with Unique Vacations which operates the Beaches Resorts chain in the Caribbean. The Beaches resorts located in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos are certified Autism Centers with trained staff and onsite amenities that cater to autism families. Links: Lara's Travel Blog: https://www.thepieceofmindretreat.com/blog/ Vacation Home in Kona, HI: https://www.konacoastvacations.com/nakukui-ekolu-in-kahakai-estates/ Beaches Resorts: https://www.beaches.com Beaches Autism Progam: https://www.beaches.com/all-inclusive/autism-friendly Contact Pernell: pwint@uvi.sandals.com

Gary Sadler, executive vice president-global sales and industry relations for Unique Vacations, Sandals representative, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau, as well as locations in Curaçao and Montego Bay and Dunns's River, Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Sadler also emphasizes the importance of Sandals' partnerships with Pleasant Holidays, ASTA and the travel advisor community. For more information, visit TAPortal.Sandals.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.    

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, today's PalmCast spotlights Beaches Resorts' industry-leading autism program, and discusses its commitment to supporting families who have a child or family member on the spectrum. Two special guests join in on today's episode: Liz Kaiser, the VP of Brand Development and Strategic Partnerships of Unique Vacations and pioneer of the Beaches Autism Program, and Dr. Rosemarie Truglio, Senior Vice President of Curriculum and Content at Sesame Street, whose impact and educational expertise has changed lives across the world, including at our own Beaches Resorts. Please tune in to hear about the past, present, and future of Beaches Resorts' autism program and for stories of its life-changing impact.

There was a time when all-inclusive resorts delivered a basic, affordable vacation for one low price. Today, however, many all-inclusive resort companies deliver luxury experiences. James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report moderates a panel with Howard Tannenbaum, senior vice president-sales for Playa Hotels and Resorts ((Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara); Gary Sadler, executive vice president of sales and industry relations for Unique Vacations, representing Sandals & Beaches Resorts; Kathy Halpern, vice president of global marketing for Palace Resorts & Le Blanc Spa Resorts; and John Long, vice president-sales and marketing for Iberostar Hotels & Resorts. This discussion was originally broadcast as part of our Virtual Vacation Events-New Age of Luxury virtual show. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

With sage advice and an infectious laugh, Gary C. Sadler, OD tells us about his journey from the beaches of Jamaica as a Sandals Playmaker to his current position as Executive V. P. of Sales & Industry Relations for Unique Vacations, Inc., affiliate of Sandals and Beaches Resorts, a chain of luxury all-inclusive resorts located throughout the Caribbean. Music by Wataboi from Pixabay

Position | Artist | Album Title | Label 10 | David Hazeltine | The Time Is Now | Smoke Sessions9 | Dave Koz and Friends | Summer Horns II: From A to Z | Concord8 | Richie Cole | Cannonball | Richie Cole Presents7 | Bob James | Espresso | EvoSound6 | Paul Hardcastle | Hardcastle VIII | Hardcastle Music We’re celebrating the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, now through Wednesday, December 19th! Be sure to follow the Cool Jazz Countdown on social media to be one of 12 daily winners to receive a CJC MUSIC PACK, featuring exclusive CD's and collector’s edition vinyl! One GRAND PRIZE WINNER selected at random will receive a four-day/three-night Luxury Includedu174u stay for two adults at any one of the 16 @SandalsResorts “the Luxury Includedu174u Vacation”, locations in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, the Bahamas, Barbados ---- Grenada! (Airfare is not provided.) For entry details, terms and conditions, follow us on INSTAGRAM: @cooljazzcountdown; and on FACEBOOK: CJC @ facebook.com/cooljazzcountdown and THE BASSMAN: @ facebook.com/themanwiththevoice. Courtesy of Unique Vacations and Sandals - The Luxury Includedu174u Vacation. Visit online at https://www.sandals.com/?utm_source=Cool Jazz Countdown----utm_medium=12 Days of Christmas Promotion----utm_term=November - December 2018

Position | Artist | Album Title | Label 5 | Stefon Harris and Blackout | Sonic Creed | Motema 4 | Jeff Lorber Fusion | Impact | Shanachie 3 | Count Basie Orchestra | All About That Basie | Concord2 | Vincent Ingala | Personal Touch | Shanachie1 | Harold Mabern | The Iron Man: Live at Smoke | Smoke Sessions We’re celebrating the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, now through Wednesday, December 19th! Be sure to follow the Cool Jazz Countdown on social media to be one of 12 daily winners to receive a CJC MUSIC PACK, featuring exclusive CD's and collector’s edition vinyl! One GRAND PRIZE WINNER selected at random will receive a four-day/three-night Luxury Includedu174u stay for two adults at any one of the 16 @SandalsResorts “the Luxury Includedu174u Vacation”, locations in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, the Bahamas, Barbados ---- Grenada! (Airfare is not provided.) For entry details, terms and conditions, follow us on INSTAGRAM: @cooljazzcountdown; and on FACEBOOK: CJC @ facebook.com/cooljazzcountdown and THE BASSMAN: @ facebook.com/themanwiththevoice. Courtesy of Unique Vacations and Sandals - The Luxury Includedu174u Vacation. https://www.sandals.com/?utm_source=Cool Jazz Countdown----utm_medium=12 Days of Christmas Promotion----utm_term=November - December 2018

Position | Artist | Album Title | Label 10 | David Hazeltine | The Time Is Now | Smoke Sessions9 | Kayla Waters | Coevolve | Trippin’ In Rhythm8 | Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra w/ Wynton Marsalis feat. Ruben Blades | Una Nocha Con Ruben Blades | Blue Engine7 | Bob James | Espresso | EvoSound6 | Vincent Ingala | Personal Touch | Shanachie We’re celebrating the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, now through Wednesday, December 19th! Be sure to follow the Cool Jazz Countdown on social media to be one of 12 daily winners to receive a CJC MUSIC PACK, featuring exclusive CD's and collector’s edition vinyl! One GRAND PRIZE WINNER selected at random will receive a four-day/three-night Luxury Includedu174u stay for two adults at any one of the 16 Sandals Resorts locations in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, the Bahamas, Barbados ---- Grenada! (Airfare is not provided.) For entry details, terms and conditions, follow us on INSTAGRAM: @cooljazzcountdown; and on FACEBOOK: CJC @ facebook.com/cooljazzcountdown and THE BASSMAN: @ facebook.com/themanwiththevoice. Courtesy of Unique Vacations and Sandals - The Luxury Includedu174u Vacation. Visit online at Sandals.com!

Position | Artist | Album Title | Label 5 | Harold Mabern | The Iron Man: Live at Smoke | Smoke Sessions4 | Jeff Lorber Fusion | Impact | Shanachie 3 | Count Basie Orchestra | All About That Basie | Concord2 | Paul Hardcastle | Hardcastle VIII | Hardcastle Music1 | Stefon Harris and Blackout | Sonic Creed | Motema We’re celebrating the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, now through Wednesday, December 19th! Be sure to follow the Cool Jazz Countdown on social media to be one of 12 daily winners to receive a CJC MUSIC PACK, featuring exclusive CD's and collector’s edition vinyl! One GRAND PRIZE WINNER selected at random will receive a four-day/three-night Luxury Includedu174u stay for two adults at any one of the 16 Sandals Resorts locations in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, the Bahamas, Barbados ---- Grenada! (Airfare is not provided.) For entry details, terms and conditions, follow us on INSTAGRAM: @cooljazzcountdown; and on FACEBOOK: CJC @ facebook.com/cooljazzcountdown and THE BASSMAN: @ facebook.com/themanwiththevoice. Courtesy of Unique Vacations and Sandals - The Luxury Includedu174u Vacation. Visit online at Sandals.com!

Position | Artist | Album Title | Label 5 | Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra w/ Wynton Marsalis feat. Ruben Blades | Una Nocha Con Ruben Blades | Blue Engine4 | Jeff Lorber Fusion | Impact | Shanachie 3 | Count Basie Orchestra | All About That Basie | Concord2 | Paul Hardcastle | Hardcastle VIII | Hardcastle Music1 | Stefon Harris and Blackout | Sonic Creed | Motema We’re celebrating the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, now through Wednesday, December 19th! Be sure to follow the Cool Jazz Countdown on social media to be one of 12 daily winners to receive a CJC MUSIC PACK, featuring exclusive CD's and collector’s edition vinyl! One GRAND PRIZE WINNER selected at random will receive a four-day/three-night Luxury Includedu174u stay for two adults at any one of the 16 Sandals Resorts locations in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, the Bahamas, Barbados ---- Grenada! (Airfare is not provided.) For entry details, terms and conditions, follow us on INSTAGRAM: @cooljazzcountdown; and on FACEBOOK: CJC @ facebook.com/cooljazzcountdown and THE BASSMAN: @ facebook.com/themanwiththevoice. Courtesy of Unique Vacations and Sandals - The Luxury Includedu174u Vacation. Visit online at Sandals.com!

Position | Artist | Album Title | Label 10 | Bobby Broom and the Organi-Sation | Soul Fingers | Clean Sweep Music9 | Adam Hawley | Double Vision | Kalimba8 | Christian McBride | New Jawn | Mack Avenue7 | Bob James | Espresso | EvoSound6 | Vincent Ingala | Personal Touch | Shanachie We’re celebrating the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, now through Wednesday, December 19th! Be sure to follow the Cool Jazz Countdown on social media to be one of 12 daily winners to receive a CJC MUSIC PACK, featuring exclusive CD's and collector’s edition vinyl! One grand prize winner selected at random will receive a four-day/three-night Luxury Includedu174u stay for two adults at any one of the 16 Sandals Resorts locations in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, the Bahamas, Barbados ---- Grenada. (Airfare is not provided.) For entry details, terms and conditions, follow us on INSTAGRAM: @cooljazzcountdown; and on FACEBOOK: CJC @ facebook.com/cooljazzcountdown and THE BASSMAN: @ facebook.com/themanwiththevoice. Courtesy of Unique Vacations and Sandals - The Luxury Includedu174u Vacation. Visit online at Sandals.com!

In this episode The Traveling Economics Teacher interviews Wendy White, Regional Training Manager at Unique Vacations which is affiliated with Sandals Resorts about the market for destination weddings.  The interview is conducted at Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Grand Exuma island. The interview considers the efforts required to be successful in the destination wedding industry in an island setting. Contributor: Melissa Muender *Note: There are some audio issues that could not be fixed or edited out, since this was a live interview on a portable device in a public setting.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes.