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Now an author, ghost writer, and book coach, Vickie shares what led her to decide to retire abroad and her experience living in Belize both before and after the pandemic.   

When Condé Nast Traveler deemed Merida, Mexico number four on its Best Cities in the World 2022, I knew I had to celebrate by sitting down with Monte Raynor. Deemed the "Unofficial Mayor of Merida" by those who know him, Monte has lived in Merida for three years and had created content on his website, YouTube, and social media documenting his day to day experiences. 

Since making his own move to Merida in 2019 with his wife and (then) three year old daughter, Monte has created MexitPlans and posts practical information to help others make the transition to living in the Yucatan region of Mexico. He's even created a course!

Listen up as he shares what he thinks is so great about Merida, Mexico!

In this Travel Q&A we'll get to know Saint Lucia through the eyes of Shalyene Todd. Born in Ottawa, Canada and now stationed in Saint Lucia by way of Belize and the BVI, Shaylene began her career in enterprise technology sales and for the past decade, has specialized in pre-development luxury Caribbean Real Estate.  Her most recent role was Sales and Marketing Director for Oil Nut Bay, a 400-acre resort and marina with 180 homesites, catering to UHNW individuals in the British Virgin Islands and she now acts as SVP of Sales for Cabot Saint Lucia, an up-and-coming world-class golf resort & community.  She is passionate about sharing her love of island life and culture with those looking for a home away from home and is joined in Saint Lucia by her husband, Luke and her adorable dog, Beau.

Listen in and get ready to be insipred to visit Saint Lucia. Connect with Shaylene on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. You can also join one of our escorted small group trips to Saint Lucia here. 

Explore travel options here: https://www.tripsbylts.com

In this week's Travel Talk Weekly, we discuss the recent article in USA Today, Which day is the cheapest to fly? When is best to book? Google Flights data shows cost trends.

• How I use Google Fights in my research and personal travel
• Should you purchase flights on Tuesdays?
• When are the cheapest days to fly?
• Can you save money by booking flights with long layovers?

• Why airport lounges are worth it - especially this year
• 6 Reasons you should be using airport lounges

Our reasons for loving airport lounges include quiet spaces, complimentary food and beverages, adequate spots for charging electronics, and wifi. These reasons make lounges a great place to relax or work---whichever you need more of in that moment. 

Are you about that #loungelife? Share your reasons with us!

• Yucatan, Mexico Will Host the 50 Best Latin American Restaurants
• Universal Hollywood Adds Jordan Peele Movies to Terror Tram at Halloween Horror Nights
• Ski Club Med? You Can See for Yourself This December With The Opening of Three New All-Inclusive Ski Resorts

Have you explored Latin American cuisine and all its many flavors? Go beyond the beach in Mexico and trek to the state of Yucatan to experience the flavors of Latin America and a different kind vacation. 

Halloween isn't just for kids! Universal Hollywood has us thinking about curating a grown-kid kind of getaway. Grab your friends and book your flights for some frightening fun this Halloween.

If you've ever wanted to experience a ski trip but got overwhelmed at all the costs for equipment rentals, then Club Meds new all-inclusive ski resorts may be just what you dreamed of. With one already in operation in Quebec Canada, three more are underway (two in France and one in Japan). 

Join us every Saturday for Travel Talk Weekly as we share travel news--from our desk to yours! 

• Flight Canceled or Delayed? Know Your Rights
• Airlines Just Cut 34,000 US Flights Planned For November
• IndiGo First Carrier to Disembark From 3 Doors

• Daily Hotel Housekeeping May Be History. Here’s Who Will Pay For It
• Why I don’t need daily housekeeping — and maybe you don’t either

Another hot topic right now, at least for the travel industry, is summer travel trends. We are still looking to see if numbers will hit pre-pandemic thresholds. According to Travel Pulse's New Summer 2022 Travel Trends:

• Travel to Europre from the US is up 600% compared to 2021
• 22% of the itineraries surveyed are heading to London (maybe because direct flights and no language barrier)
• Three out of four travelers surveyed are going to stick to domestic travel this year

Tune in and leave your feedback in the comments. 

Check out this blog The Bachelorettes Cruising Right Onto Valiant Lady for more information and streaming. 

In this episode, we also cover:

• The merger of Jet Blue and Spirit airlines. Are you a fan of either airline? 
• Aruba's "Renew Your I Do's In Aruba" this summer
• Escorted trips to St Lucia with Lawal Travel Services
• Highlights across the Caribbean

On this episode we'll discuss the recent lifting of reporting requirements for cruises in US waters by the CDC. For more information, see the Washington Post's CDC stops reporting coronavirus cases on cruise ships.

With the lifting of the reporting, we may see capacity on cruises increased and requirements for cruisers decreased. 

• Do you see these as good or bad changes?
• Do these changes make you more or less likely to cruise?
• Would Covid-19 requirements determine which cruise line you choose?

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