Travel Stories From Back Again And Gone

Being recorded in the Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Highlands NC. Finishing up a 28-day 1400 mile road trip that has taken me from Florida to Georgia to North Carolina to Tennessee back to North Carolina with possibly one more night in Georgia before being back in my bed in Central Florida. The CEO flew in a week ago and we’ve spent the last seven days on our Spring Break 2021 tour. The plan is to unpack, pun intended, the trip with her on an episode in the next few weeks. Tonight’s episode is a repost from April 2019. It was recorded in the beautiful MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. and the topic was planning for your summer road trip. I’ll be updating this episode in the coming weeks but this will be a good reference point to see how far we’ve come or regressed in the past 24 months. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com. Check us out on the web at PodPage or Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful North Georgia mountains. After 3 years of episodes, we have our first-anniversary show. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com. Check us out on the web at PodPage or Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful North Georgia mountains. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com. Check us out on the web at PodPage or Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful North Georgia mountains. It's time for the February crazy travel roundup. Atlanta Man arrested for driving a car inside a downtown Atlanta hotel lobby.  Naked suspect hurls knives, trash can at police in Florida hotel standoff. TSA officer helps a family get to Portland, Maine after a mix-up lands them 3,000 miles away. Angry cat shreds737 cockpit. This Amex cardmember is sitting on 11 million points. Man tries to board a flight from Florida with 22 pounds of meth. And that's just to get us rolling! Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com. Check us out on the web at PodPage or Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. This week we start out talking about: Travelers that gobbled down 30 kilograms of oranges to save on luggage fees, a great Megabus deal, and surprising facts about Spirit Airlines. Finishing up with The Towns I Like Mt. Dora, FL. Mt Dora Facts - Population in 2019: 14,516. Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $301,155 (For reference it was $105,000 in 2000). They have a Live WebCam page where you can view the downtown/Donnelly Park area or Lake Dora area. Many buildings in Mount Dora were temporarily painted pink for the “Honky Tonk Freeway" film. Mount Dora is home to one of three freshwater lighthouses in the state of Florida. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com. Check us out on the web at PodPage or Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL Think back to February 2020 Kobe Bryant his daughter and 7 others had just tragically died in a helicopter crash. There was this talk of COVID, but for the most part, it was overseas, and no great concern unless you were traveling internationally By mid-March, everyone's world was getting turned upside down - Everyone was sheltering in place You couldn’t buy Toilet Paper Lysol Wipes Paper Towels Masks Disposable Gloves By the end of Spring Break schools just told students to stay home No end of the year testing Teachers didn’t get to pack their rooms up No graduations - One of the Chateau’ Relaxo residents graduated from UCF, The ceremony was virtual, they wore their robe and we snapped pictures as they stood next to the TV when their name was displayed. As May approached we were still sheltering in place, and no one knew for how long. By the beginning of summer, things were different No summer vacations Restaurants and bars were cl

Recorded in the beautiful DoubleTree Hotel, Pooler, GA. You've landed that first job that requires you to travel...... now what? Listen to this episode and the one next week. Tips, tricks, and expert advice (I Added That Part) all of which are guaranteed (Maybe Not) to make your life easier. This part we cover: Building that travel knowledgebase Booking travel And yes, finally, credit cards Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL You've landed that first job that requires you to travel...... now what? Listen to this episode and the one next week. Tips, tricks, and expert advice (I Added That Part) all of which are guaranteed (Maybe Not)to make your life easier. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL It's been a while, a long while since we've devoted an entire episode to crazy travel....... guess what it is time. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL If you've never spent time in Savannah, GA... you are missing out! Where to stay, what to eat, and what to do... and we just scratch the surface with this episode. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. New Year..... Same Old Me! You know the gig, time for those resolutions. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. For Christmas, I received a crystal ball that has the ability to predict what 2021 travel will look like, and in this episode, I will share that information with you............. exciting stuff. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. Tonight is the second of two reposted episodes. Both episodes got the most downloads of all the posted episodes and both episodes include the CEO of Chateau’ Relaxo, my wife, Jackie. Our 2019 vacation, remember those? was to Niagra Falls and the next two reposted episodes detail the experience. One of the destination locations that I've never visited is Niagara Falls and in 2019 we did a four-day stay. Of course, we hit all the high spots, but also a few side tours while we were there. Take note if you visit, stay on the Canadian side... believe me, the view is better. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. Tonight is the first of two repost episodes. Both episodes got the most downloads of all the posted episodes and both episodes include the CEO of Chateau’ Relaxo, my wife, Jackie. Our 2019 vacation, remember those? was to Niagra Falls and the next two reposted episodes detail the experience. One of the destination locations that I've never visited is Niagara Falls and in 2019 we did a four-day stay. Of course, we hit all the high spots, but also a few side tours while we were there. Take note if you visit, stay on the Canadian side... believe me, the view is better. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. The 2020 travel year in review? This could be the shortest episode ever, so we throw in an update on my 2020 travel resolutions. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport or as the locals say the Atlanta airport. The Atlanta airport is Georgia's largest employer and contains over 100 restaurants and at least 6 Starbucks. Plenty to and plenty to hear about..... plus a few secret ATL tricks. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. In case you've been living under a rock and hadn't realized it..... this year is a bit different. So what do you get a road warrior that's been off the road since March? This episode will give you some ideas as well as a trip down memory lane filled with gifts from past episodes. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL In a social setting, talk often turns to destinations, where to go, where we’ve been. How many times have you heard - “I’d love to go but I have to find someone to go with  —  I’m not going to travel there by myself. Nobody wants to do that.” More than once I bet. How about seeing an acquaintance eating solo, Do your thoughts immediately go to things like - “Aw, he’s by himself. Maybe we can say hi. No one should have to eat alone. That’s so sad.” Tom Hardy once said, Being alone for a while is dangerous. Once you see how peaceful it is, you don't want to deal with people anymore. There’s nothing wrong with alone time. It doesn’t mean you don’t love your family or your friends. It means you care enough about yourself. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL If you've never spent time in Atlanta... you are missing out! Where to stay, what to eat, and what to do... and we just scratch the surface with this episode. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message

Recorded in the beautiful Hampton Inn & Suites, Sarasota, FL. Recently several of the blogosphere travel bloggers have been asking that exact question. You don’t need an MBA to know that hotel occupancy numbers are down. However, my own very sophisticated 2-factor research shows that occupancy numbers are on the rise, not by much but they are on the rise. Factor one asking the desk staff during check-in,  "Are you guys getting busier?" Every answer has been, getting busier each week. The other factor is looking at the “break the seal” stickers on the doors. And as I walk the hallway to my room, and more of those seals are indeed broken. Now the hotels could certainly be piling us all on the 2nd floor, but like I said this research was very sophisticated. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message