Have you ever had a Crazy First Date story that's SO good it needs to be shared with the WORLD?! Remember, doesn’t have to be your worst… just your first!
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Joined each episode by special guests, British Asian authors, Vaseem Khan and Abir Mukherjee take a wry look at the world of books, writing, and the creative arts, tackling everything from bestsellers to pop culture and Big Fat Asian Weddings. Insightful, funny, packed with stellar interviews – Dean Koontz, Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves, Mike Gayle, to name a few – and the odd dose of cross-cultural confusion, they dare to explore the parts other podcasts cannot reach. Find out more: www.redhotc ...
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Travel & Cruise Industry News offers daily news, updates, insights and recommendations for the cruise traveler. Host Chillie Falls stays on top of everything the cruise industry has to offer, from weather conditions and cancellations to new routes, new ships and new opportunities. A frequent cruise traveler in his own right, Falls is also an expert on accessible travel. Find him online at AccessAdventure.net.
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Port Canaveral Reverses Terminal Decision
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Port Canaveral Reverses Terminal Decision is the lead story on catch-up Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, on Friday, August 23, 2024 with Chillie Falls. By a 4-1 vote, members of the Port Canaveral Commission reversed their decision to construct a new cruise terminal on the north side of the facility. Also today, Port Canaveral Reverses Term…
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8/22 Crazy First Date – Darcy & The Guy Who Didn't Bring Money
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Darcy in Virginia went on a great first date... until it was time to pay. Listen to this Crazy First Date story to hear what happened!By 97.1 WASH-FM (WASH-FM)
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Jimmy Buffet Day is the lead story on Tuesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 20, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Margaritaville at Sea announced special onboard activities on Aug. 30 to celebrate Jimmy Buffett Day, honor his legacy and commitment to the community, and make a positive impact. Also this morning, a detailed look at the wea…
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Ernesto Strengthens A Little More is the lead story on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 19, 2024. Chillie Falls is coming to you from Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Alaska. hurricane Ernesto has strengthened a bit since leaving Bermuda while dangerous beach conditions are CONTINUING ALONG THE U.S. EAST COAST AND ATLA…
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Ernesto Makes Landfall On Bermuda is the lead story on a special Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast broadcast on August 17, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Hurricane Ernesto made landfall on the tiny British Atlantic territory of Bermuda early Saturday as residents hunkered down. Also today, Celebrity Cruises Adjusts Galapagos Itinerary; Carnival Cru…
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Medevac From Utopia Of the Seas is the lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 16, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A 52-year-old passenger aboard RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Utopia of the Seas was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital in Cape Canaveral after experiencing chest pains off the coast of Florida. Also today, Dangero…
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Hurricane Ernesto Warning Issued For Bermuda
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Hurricane Ernesto Warning Issued For Bermuda is the lead story on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 15, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Warnings issued and multiple changes in the cruise industry. Also this morning, Hurricane Ernesto Warning Issued For Bermuda; Cruise Industry Changes; Smart Containers For MSC Brands; Greenland Crui…
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Ports Brace for Ernesto is the lead story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 13, 2024 at a special time of 8 AM EDT. As of 5 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time on August 12, 2024, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has upgraded the Atlantic weather disturbance to Tropical Storm Ernesto. In response, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued…
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8/13 Crazy First Date – Sam in Annapolis and the Bumble Doctor
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Sam in Annapolis was in the hospital scrolling Bumble. A guy started giving her medical advice about recovery which ended up in a first date. How did it end? Listen here to this Crazy First Date to find out!By 97.1 WASH-FM (WASH-FM)
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Overboard From Three Ships is the lead story on the Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast for August 12, 2024, with Chillie Falls. Over the weekend, overboard reports came from Carnival Dream, Norwegian Spirit, and Explorer of the Seas. Also today, Monday Weather With Itinerary Changes; Norwegian Helps Juneau Flood Victims; Protestors Forc…
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Episode 132 - Rachel Abbott, The Last Time I Saw Him, and poodle-clipping at the Olympics
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In this episode we chat to crime writer Rachel Abbott, discuss her latest novel, The Last Time I Saw Him, restoring Italian monasteries, and poodle-clipping at the Olympics.By RED HOT CHILLI WRITERS
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Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco is the top story on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 9, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Explora Journeys, owned by MSC Cruises, has revealed plans for its latest ship, Explora II, to serve as a floating luxury hotel during the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco 2025 in May 2025. Also today, Friday Weather…
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Brad Pitt and MSC is the lead story on Thursday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast August 8, 2024 with Chillie Falls. MSC Cruises will be getting its moment as a star on the big screen as it becomes a part of Hollywood legend, appearing alongside Brad Pitt in “F1,” an upcoming Formula 1 racing movie from Apple Original Films. Also today, Bra…
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To celebrate her birthday, which is not today, our top story is Thai Food In Cannes on Tuesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 6, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Debby Update; Carnival Sunshine Schedule Still Waiting; Symphony of the Seas Alters Itinerary; Passengers Avoid Jailtime After $100K Theft; Odyssey of the Seas Crew …
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8/6 Crazy First Date – Jeannie in New Market & The Wrong Phone Number
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Jeannie in New Market had a great first date but they had trouble connecting because she kept accidentally giving him the wrong phone number. How does that even happen? Listen to this Crazy First Date story to find out how!By 97.1 WASH-FM (WASH-FM)
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Landfall for Hurricane Debby is the lead story on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 5, 2024, with Chillie Falls. According to the National Hurricane Center, Debby, the fourth named storm of what is expected to be a historic hurricane season, made landfall Monday at 7 a.m. near the coastal town of Steinhatchee with maximum sus…
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Sunday Weather Update is a special broadcast of Sunday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 4, 2024 with Chillie Falls. This covers Debby in the Atlantic, expected to become a hurricane later today and achieve landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida, and numerous storms in the Pacific. #sundaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #msccru…
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Major Renovations on Encore is the lead story on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 2, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Encore will receive extensive updates, including new adult-only areas and expanded dining options scheduled for November 18. Also, a weather update; No Change To Cheers; LA County AD…
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Carlotta Likely To Become Hurricane Today
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Carlotta Likely To Become Hurricane Today is the lead story on Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 1, 2024. Strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Carlotta is expected to become a hurricane later today or tonight. Swells generated by Carlotta will affect the coasts of west-central mainland Mexico and the southern …
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Royal Caribbean Reduces Single Supplement
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Royal Caribbean Reduces Single Supplement is the lead on Wednesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 31, 2024, with Chillie Falls. Royal Caribbean has reduced the single supplement to 150% on all repositioning, Canada, and Panama Canal cruises. Additionally, Diamond + Crown and Anchor Society members will see their single supplement r…
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Carnival To Hire Thousands of Filipinos is the top story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 30, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Carnival Cruise Line has announced expanded partnerships and new scholarships to two Philippine colleges to hire thousands of new Filipino workers over the next few years. Also today, Carnival Partners With …
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7/30 Crazy First Date – Anjali from Fairfax thought she was getting ghosted
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Anjali from Fairfax was on a first date that she thought she was getting ghosted on, and then got a phone call from a very strange number. Did he actually show up and who was behind the strange phone call? Listen here to this Crazy First Date!By 97.1 WASH-FM (WASH-FM)
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Guests Left On Dock Sobbing is the lead on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 29, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A grandmother and her fifteen-year-old granddaughter were denied boarding due to a paperwork snafu. Also today, Chef Morimoto to Join Majestic Japan Cruise; Carnival Embarkation Day Treat; Update From Disney Treasure; Metab…
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Episode 131 - Ram Murali, Death in the Air, Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
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In this episode we talk to crime fiction newcomer Ram Murali about his debut Death in the Air, and discuss this year's Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.By RED HOT CHILLI WRITERS
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Chillie Chats With Traveling With Tinkerbell
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Chillie Chats With Traveling With Tinkerbell. It is always great fun to welcome another content creator to Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 26, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also this morning, Carnival Tightens Account Security; Largest Ship In Alaska; Itinerary Changes For Venezia; Shorepower In Sweeden; and Lots more LIVE today a…
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Yukon Slide Blocks Skagway Visitors is the top story on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News, July 25, 2024, with Chillie Falls. About 130 cruise passengers on a Yukon and White Pass Route railroad tour could not return to their ship in Skagway. A rock slide blocked the train tracks near Lake Bennett. Also this morning, Yukon Slide Blocks Skagw…
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7/25 Crazy First Date – Nancy in Gaithersburg and the Leftover Popcorn
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Nancy in Gaithersburg went to the movies on a first date and all was well until he started collecting something strange as they were leaving the theatre. Find out what it was and whether it was a deal breaker.By 97.1 WASH-FM (WASH-FM)
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Carnival Orders Three New Mega-Ships is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News podcast, July 24, 2024 with Chillie Falls. The agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri provides for designing, engineering, and constructing these liquefied natural gas-powered ships which will carry 8,000 guests between 2029-2033. Also today,…
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Effy Staff Member Suicide is the lead story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 23, 2024. Effy Staff Member Suicide was a 32-year-old Brazilian staff member who tragically took his own life after being fired by the jewelry retail company Effy. Known for his charisma and talent, Francisco Budny Macedo was deeply dedicated to his…
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7/23 Crazy First Date - Michelle in Martinsburg and the Surprise Kids
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MICHELLE FROM MARTINSBURG WENT ON A FIRST DATE WITH A GUY FROM A DATING APP AND ALL SEEMED TO BE GOING WELL UNTIL SOMEONE SHOWED UP TO CRASH THE DATE WITH SOME VERY INTERESTING INFORMATIONBy 97.1 WASH-FM (WASH-FM)
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Choking Raise In New Zealand Fees is the lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 22, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Beyond the Choking Raise in New Zealand fees, we will also discuss Carnival Clarifies Loyalty Drink Again; Jade Lays An Egg; HAL Winter Promotion; Royal Sendoff For Utopia; New Life For Pacific Venus; 4th Day For …
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Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast July 19, 2024
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Global Tech Issue Causes Major Outages is the lead story on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 19, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A global tech outage that appeared to be related to issues at global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and Microsoft was affecting operations in various sectors on Friday including airports, airlines, media, b…
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Chillie Chats With Travel Writer Jeannine Williamson
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Chillie Chats With Travel Writer Jeannine Williamson is the top feature on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 18, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also on today's show, Family Left Behind; Cruise Lines May Boycott Spanish Ports; Norwegian To Sail From Philadelphia; NCL Alaska Deployment 2026; Ovation of the Seas To Move To West Coast; a…
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7/18 Crazy First Date – Adam in Falls Church & a Few Too Many
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Adam in Falls Church had a big crush on his neighbor. He was nervous for their first date and decided to take the edge off with a few shots… too many. Things got interesting at the restaurant. Hear this Crazy First Date and submit yours at washfm.com/crazy for a chance to win prizes!By 97.1 WASH-FM (WASH-FM)
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Utopia of the Seas Christened is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 17, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Royal Caribbean launched the inaugural season of its newest ship, Utopia of the Seas, with a star-studded celebration in Port Canaveral. And, the actual christening is a MUST see. Also this morning, Utopia of the S…
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Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast July 16, 2024
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Cruise Lines and Drinks Hack is the top story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 16, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A cruise passenger has shared his drink hacks for smuggling alcohol on cruises, garnering hundreds of thousands of views on TikTok. However, the hack has backfired, and cruise lines have caught on. Also today, Cruise L…
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7/16 Crazy First Date – Sara in Fairfax and the Guy Who Never Came Back
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Sara in Fairfax went on a Crazy First Date to a comedy club. She thought the date was going fine when he got up to get drinks and just never came back. Did she ever find out why, and how did she get home? Listen here to this Crazy First Date story and submit your at washfm.com/crazy for a chance to win prizes!…
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Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 15, 2024
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While the title of today's show, A Flood and A Hawk, has nothing to do with our news stories, it had a significant impact on my weekend and lead up to Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 15, 2024 with Chillie Falls. On the agenda for this morning: World's Largest Pizza Party; Coma Passenger Needs Transport Home; Bed on Balcony; Mar…
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Episode 130 - Jack Jordan, Redemption, and existential moral dilemmas
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In this episode, we chat to thriller writer Jack Jordan about his new novel Redemption, and his fascination with existential moral dilemmasBy RED HOT CHILLI WRITERS
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Utopia of the Seas Arrives At Port Canaveral
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Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral is today's lead story on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 12, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Utopia of the Seas has made its much-anticipated arrival to its new home port, Port Canaveral, marking its official entry into the United States. Also today, Massive Renovation for Atlantis; Utopi…
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Galveston Resumes Cruise Operation is the lead story on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 11, 2024 with Chillie Falls. The Port of Galveston is slowly returning to normal and has resumed some services, including cruise operations, following Hurricane Beryl's destructive arrival on July 8, 2024. Also this morning, Galveston Resu…
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7/11 Crazy First Date – Dianne in Germantown and the Unexpected Guest
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Dianne in Germantown went on a first date and someone unexpected showed up with him. Who was it, and how did that go over? Listen to this Crazy First Date to find out!By 97.1 WASH-FM (WASH-FM)
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Carnival Bans Brawlers is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 10, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A brawl that erupted in the buffet area of Carnival Paradise in the early morning hours of June 6 has led to a ban for passengers involved. The fight, captured on video and shared on social media, showed several passenger…
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Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast July 9, 2024
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Deadly Storm Beryl is the top story on Tuesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 9, 2024, with Chillie Falls. Beryl was downgraded to a Tropical Depression as it traversed inland across eastern Texas, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and life-threatening conditions. Eight people are believed to have died as a result of the storm…
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7/9 Crazy First Date – Shannon in Haymarket & The Guy With No Money
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Shannon in Haymarket met a guy online. His car broke down after he got to her place, and he had no money to fix it, no money for a hotel or food. How did he even get home, and did they see each other again? Listen to this Crazy First Date story!By 97.1 WASH-FM (WASH-FM)
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Landfall In Texas is the lead story on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 8, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Hurricane Beryl made landfall along the Texas coast around 4:30 a.m CDT. as a Category 1 storm. As expected, Beryl strengthened as it approached the coast. When it made landfall near Matagorda, winds had increased to 80 mph. It …
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Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast July 5, 2024
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Friday Tropical Weather Update.is the top story on Friday;s Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 5. 2024 with Chillie Falls. Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Yucatan Peninsula at about 8:3 AM today. We have information from today, reports from Playa del Carmen yesterday, and footage of Grand Cayman during and after Hurricane Beryl pass…
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Thursday Tropical Weather Update is the lead story on the Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 4, 2024, with Chillie Falls. After crushing Jamaica yesterday, Hurricane Beryl is impacting the Cayman Islands today and will hit the Yucatan Peninsula tomorrow. Also today, Cunard Makes Change To Onboard Bookings; CEO Addresses Delayed Launch; a…
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Once again, Wednesday Tropical Weather Update is the lead story on Wednesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 3, 2024, with Chillie Falls. Category 4 Hurricane Beryl is expected to bring hurricane-force winds and a storm surge to Jamaica by midday, Grand Cayman tonight and tomorrow, and the Yucatan Peninsula on Friday. Also today, Wi…
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Tuesday's Tropical Weather Update is the lead story on the Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 2, 2024, with Chillie Falls. Hurricane Beryl is barreling toward Jamaica as a strong Category 5 Hurricane and is expected to be there during the day tomorrow. Maximum sustained winds are currently 165 MPH. Also today, Itinerary Changes; Transiti…
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