The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake

Explora Journeys new ad campaign sends a strange message!

Mexico's President says her country is safe again! 

American Airlines and the city of Miami will team up to rebuild concourse D!

Carnival Cruise line announced they will cut back on cruises in Australia, lack of government support.

La Ponant, a French cruise line, suddenly wants to attract Americans. Give that more thought!

Mexico's President Claudia Scheinbaum says all is safe again!!

China's one cruise ship will sail to Korea next year!

Spirit Airlines hopes to get out of its second bankruptcy soon!

Tui is searching for a Godfather for their new Mein Schiff ship. Photos with Speedos are not required!

MSC is hoping to sell more cruises with a Robot parade!

Oscar-winning actor Robert Downey Jr. will be the Godfather of Disney Adventure. That is a Marvel.

Three cruise lines were forced to skip Puerto Vallarta to avoid gunfire!

Virgin voices issued oppressed release, reminding people that their so-called "Sailors" can dress as sloppily as they want!

Tourists in Cancun have been told to shelter in place after the area erupted in violence.

Does Villa Vie plan to acquire the Regent Seven Seas Navigator for its new company?

The last cruise for Legendary Cruise Director Dottie Kulasa is off to a great start!

Some Norwegian Cruise Line guests are upset that they can't wear flip-flops in a specialty restaurant. Grow up, people!

IHG Hotels is adding another Hotel brand to its portfolio. How many is enough??

Former Royal Caribbean CEO Adam Goldstein seems to be lobbying for a job sitting on the NCLH board!

Reese answered the challenge when reading the Vietnamese airline start-up story.

Princess Cruises announces that its guests have set a Guinness World Record for drinking Margaritas!

Thomas Pritzker steps down at Hyatt after the Epstein files out him!

Airlines and airline associations seem offended by the new requirement from the FAA to not use DEI when hiring pilots.

Conde Nast Traveler is reporting that the power of the United States passport is decreasing in value. So what?

One financial guy agrees with Elliott about the lack of cruise experience on the NCLH board.

The debut of Tommy's Doghouse! First dog-Avis Rent a Car!

The Wynn casinos are partnering up with MSC for the high rollers they attract?

Many long-time Oceania guests will be sailing on Cruise Director Dottie Kulasa's last cruise beginning this Sunday!

Harry Sommer had hoped to last 10 years as the Big Boss at NCLH.

Elliott Investment did not have nice things to say about NCLH!

Harry Sommer once said, "There are not 14 ways to cook a chicken," about their fixed dining room menu!

Adam Goldstein, former President of Royal Caribbean, might be in line for a seat on the NCLH board.

Radiance of the Seas crew rescues five stranded at sea!

China is dumping the Waldorf after losing billions on its renovation!

Bring your own glasses and lugs if you are staying at the Radisson in Barbados!

TSA won't let you bring water through the checkpoint unless it is inside a coconut!

The Guru reports that the Radisson Aquatica offers value as a hotel in Barbados!

Are you ready to celebrate Pooh? Travelers are flocking to the 100th Anniversary of Winnie the Pooh!

Will having the USS Philadelphia as an artificial reef earn back its cost?

Is the new Big Boss at NCLH the right hire? Remains to be seen.

NCL is asking guests to leave the flip-flops in the room when dining in a specialty restaurant!

Amtrak is rolling out amazing new trains. Now, let's keep them on track.

Hotel workers Unite Here are not happy with the current administration as they try to return illegals to their home countries.

It's not too late to buy your Valentine a cruise as a very special gift!!

Carnival will not start charging for pool chair reservations!

Schmilton boss joining Marriott, blaming the government shutdown for a mediocre quarter!

Carnival boss Duffy apologizes for their Wi-Fi crashing.

Panamanian Supreme Court declares Canal contract with Chinese company unconstitutional.

Royal Caribbean bans eyeglasses that record video and audio because guests can not be trusted!

Air Transat is dropping all flights to the U.S. Who?

Meyer Turku shipyard has developed a net-zero prototype cruise ship to help save the planet by Tuesday! Nobody really cares!

The NY Post story of a woman from NJ selling everything to work on a cruise ship made Reese gag!

Royal Caribbean raises dividend for very lucky investors!

Viking opens its China experience office in Beijing. Money talks in China!

The Big Boss at Marriott blames the government for failing to achieve all of its goals.

The Norwegian Pearl sets sail for the Big Nude Cruise. Alot less suitcases for the crew to load!

Princess now has award-winning pizza!  The Guru agrees. He gains a pound looking at it!

Holland America announces a confusing Management shake up or realignment!

Cruisers in Australia accused Park West of deceptive practices. Saying ain't so!

Azamara continues to chase the revenue off the ship, announcing even more land packages!

Tourism to Greenland is up, with interest in visiting increasing despite ongoing political activity.

Seabourn Venture set a new company record for going farther south tha beginningn any other group that likes to be cold!

One is never enough?. The new Aman at Sea yacht will feature two helicopter landing pads!

The Guru receives clarification on the cost for a family of four to travel the Brightline train from Orlando to Miami.

Royal Caribbean oversells another ship and scrambles to get guests to cancel!

The Swiss Women's hockey team is in isolation after being diagnosed with norovirus!

High winds snap mooring lines on MSC. Is this happening too often for the guru?

The highly touted Brightline train in Florida could be on the brink of bankruptcy.

Storms knock out the piers at two private islands!

Are the Canadians still mad at the U.S.?

The Guru reminds everyone that you're safe on the road. He's never had a problem.

Carnival Cruise Line raises its gratuity by one dollar! Pocket change!

The US District Court overturns Biden's rule about airline transparency concerning junk fees!

Carnival Cruise Line will show the Super Bowl, but not the Olympics. If toboggans are your thing, stay home!

MSC has hired a whale watcher for their Alaskan cruises. Orcas on the starboard side!

Holland America is going all out to celebrate 100 years in the Caribbean. A $100 onboard credit for two people. Gee, can you spare it?

The UK will raise the price of its non-visa to $27.00!

The Disney Mega-Mother Adventure is heading to Florida and then back to Singapore!

Virgin Voyages has launched a break-up line to celebrate Valentine's Day! That's weird!

Are the Houthis getting ready to be jackasses again?

Disney's numbers are up despite fewer international travelers. Smart business planning?

Margaritaville at Sea raises its gratuities to the highest in the industry!

The Regent Seven Seas Norovirus outbreak involved only one guest above the mandatory reporting threshold. No big deal!

Say What? The hotel industry actually applauded something to Trump administration did!

The new rules for Norwegian Cruise Lines' air program make sense!

The new EU rule forcing airlines to make bags in the overhead free is stupid!

A bottomless pit? MSC is spending more money to build a second private island!

Wash your hands, people!  200 guests from Norovirus on Balmoral.

MSC is still spending its money promoting its product, but not the food!

Skrewball whiskey has made peanut butter drinkable! Why?

It is the final days of the Jersey Boys on  Norwegian Cruise Line as they find other places to spend their money!

Sadly, the Guru won't see the Amazon River after all, as he fell victim to the Brazilian money grab!

MSC is spending more money to update its private island!

Not so fast!  A District Court judge in Mexico has halted construction of Royal Caribbean's custom Meyer destination, citing environmental concerns.

Is Rob Caribbean's new build targeted towards adults-only non-family cruising? They are keeping quiet.

If you're planning a trip to Brazil, remember to get your visa early. In the case of the Guru, just remember to get it.

Hotel CEOs continue to blame their problems on anybody but themselves! Clean up your own house!

One season traveler said that Southwest's first day of assigned seating was chaotic and surprising!

Alaska cruise visitors will increase by 10% over last year, even though some residents want to go in the other direction.

Delta is buying a whole bunch of Airbuses while Boeing tries to get its wings together!