The official travel podcast presented by Premier Custom Travel. Hosted by PCT's Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea, THE ITINERARY highlights the latest travel news & updates, interviews with industry insiders, plus other features & tips designed to help you make a great decision when choosing your next vacation. New episodes premiere each Friday at noon CT. Bonus episodes and breaking travel news reports are posted as necessary.
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Breaking News: Carnival Releases 2026-2027 Galveston Itineraries
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Carnival Cruise Line has released new sailing dates for mid-2026 through spring 2027 for all three ships in Galveston. Chris breaks down the sailings and when you can book them. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Breaking News: Beryl Update - Sunday 7/7 at 11am
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Chris & Scott have the latest updates on travel-related delays and cancellations due to Beryl. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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How will Hurricane Beryl impact travel? What do cruise lines and other companies do when hurricanes threaten to impact their operations? Chris & Scott have the answers. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Breaking News: Disney Cruise Line Announces New Itineraries
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Disney Cruise Line has released new sailing dates for fall 2025 and early 2026 including cruises from Texas. Chris breaks down the sailings and when you can book them. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Chris & Scott share the basics of the two types of insurance offered by Premier Custom Travel for our vacation packages. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Globus Family of Brands Business Development Manager Keli Washburn is back to chat with Chris & Scott about their value-driven tour option - Cosmos. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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There's a term in the cruise world that can be very confusing - "guarantee." Chris breaks down what it is and why it may (or may not) be a good choice for you. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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In this week's episode, Chris explains how you can transfer a booking that wasn't originally made with Premier Custom Travel to our agency. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Meet an Avalon Waterways Cruise Director Amila Sehovic
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Chris chats with cruise director Amila Sehovic about Avalon Waterways, how she got her job, and the new river she's about to explore for the first time. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Imagine having a luxury yacht all to yourself...and maybe a few dozen of your closest friends. It's easier (and less expensive) than you think. Ashley Zaldivar with SeaDream Yacht Club returns to chat with Chris & Scott about chartering their yachts. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)…
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Meet Globus Tour Director Iris Wenmaekers
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Chris talks with Globus tour director Iris Wenmaekers about her favorite places to visit and how she became a guide for the company. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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A Special Cruise Bonus for Our Military Members
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We love our troops and we love getting them special benefits when they travel. In this episode, Chris & Scott share how one cruise line is sharing the love on every single voyage. Special Guest: Hunter Smith from Princess Cruises Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)…
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Don't want to wait in line at the airport? Chris & Scott break down TSA Pre-Check, Global Entry, and share their thoughts about which one may be right for you. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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"The Romantic Rhine" with Avalon Waterways
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Chris is joined by Archie Arushanyan, National Director, Field Sales for the Globus Family of Brands, to talk about his recent river cruise on the Rhine with Avalon Waterways. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Danielle Gonyea: Travel Advisor AND Published Author
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Not only is Danielle one of our certified travel advisors, she's also a published author. Chris talks with her about her book Same Roots Different Wings. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Chris and Danielle review "The Wizard of Oz" - the featured production show onboard Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Chris and Danielle share their favorite parts of Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas as their three nights onboard this new ship come to a close. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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We're onboard Icon of the Seas - the newest ship from Royal Caribbean International. Chris and Danielle share their first thoughts on this game-changing new ship. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Regent Seven Seas Grandeur Maiden Voyage
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Chris chats with Premier Custom Travel customer Megan Annecharico about her experiences onboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises for the maiden voyage of their newest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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What is it like to be a member of the crew? Chris & Scott chat with Hunter Smith, who works for a different cruise line now (in the sales department) but used to be a crew member onboard Disney Cruise Line. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Breaking News: MSC Cruises to Sail from Galveston
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MSC Cruises will sail from Galveston starting in 2025. Chris breaks down the dates, itineraries, and previews which ship will call Texas home. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Imagine sailing the Caribbean or Mediterranean onboard a beautiful yacht. We can make it happen! In this episode, Chris & Scott chat with Ashley Zaldivar with SeaDream Yacht Club. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Recorded live onboard the maiden voyage of Carnival Jubilee, Chris highlights the Top 10 things to do onboard Galveston's newest ship. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Chris was one of 16 lucky guests to be the first to sample The Chef's Table on Carnival Jubilee. In this special episode, he shares his thoughts on this unique and exclusive experience. Visit our blog for the corresponding post about this episode with photos from the Chef's Table. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these m…
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Tomorrow, Galveston's newest ship, Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Jubilee, will sail her maiden voyage. Chris & Scott chat with Carnival Business Development Manager Laurie Mason about this brand new ship and her unique features. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)…
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A new class of ships is coming from Royal Caribbean International. Chris & Scott are joined by Strategic Accounts Manager Leslie Richardson to preview Icon of the Seas. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Breaking News: Norwegian Cruise Line Bringing New Ship to Texas
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Norwegian Cruise Line is bringing yet another new ship to Galveston. Chris has all the details in this breaking news episode. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Special Guest: Hunter Smith with Princess Cruises Chris & Scott welcome Hunter back to discuss the "bread and butter" of Princess Cruises: Alaska. What options are available? What is a CruiseTour? These and more questions are answered during this informative chat. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)…
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Chris & Scott chat with Globus Family of Brands Business Development Manager Keli Washburn about her company's river cruise line - Avalon Waterways. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Live from Celebrity Ascent: A Virtual Tour
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Chris and Danielle take you on a deck by deck tour of Celebrity Cruises newest ship, Celebrity Ascent. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Special Edition: Looking Ahead to Celebrity Ascent
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Tomorrow, Chris and Danielle board Celebrity Ascent for a pre-inaugural cruise aboard Celebrity Cruises newest ship. In this first episode in our series on Celebrity Ascent, they talk about their pre-boarding expectations. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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An Oasis in Galveston: Harmony of the Seas
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The biggest ship to ever sail from Texas has arrived. Chris & Scott chat with Royal Caribbean International Strategic Accounts Manager Leslie Richardson and take a virtual tour of Harmony of the Seas. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Carnival Cruise Line: New Itineraries from Galveston
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Carnival Cruise Line is upping their game in Galveston with three year-round ships and two more ships visiting seasonally. Chris & Scott sat down with Carnival Business Development Director Laurie Mason to break down the many itineraries available from Texas. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)…
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Breaking News: Royal Caribbean Announces 2025-2026 "Long Cruise" Itineraries
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This morning Royal Caribbean International released the long (6/7/8) itineraries for 2025-2026. Chris breaks down the new sailing and what one future itinerary could mean for new ships in Galveston. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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How do I get a passport? How long does it take to get one or renew one? In this episode, Chris & Scott have the answers to these and many more questions about this important travel document. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Royal Caribbean International: An Overview
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Chris & Scott chat with Royal Caribbean International Strategic Accounts Manager Leslie Richardson to learn the basics about cruising with Royal Caribbean. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Recently, a travel agency was in the news for all the wrong reasons. Chris & Scott share the unfortunate story and the steps we take to protect our customers so this would never happen at Premier Custom Travel. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Chris & Scott welcome special guest Hunter Smith with Princess Cruises to get an overview of the cruise line that brought us "The Love Boat." Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Chris & Scott chat with Globus Family of Brands Business Development Manager Keli Washburn about the first of their three companies - Globus guided & independent tours. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Carnival Cruise Line is America's most well-known, and sometimes most misunderstood cruise brand. Chris & Scott chat with Carnival Business Development Director Laurie Mason about the cruise line's target audience, the features onboard its ships, and they dispel a few myths about sailing on the Fun Ships. Send us a text message! (Please note that w…
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In this episode, Chris & Scott interview the newest member of the PCT team - Danielle Gonyea, CCC. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Breaking: Two Galveston Ships to Visit New Carnival Private Destination
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Chris shares details on which Carnival Cruise Line ships will sail from Galveston to the new private destination Celebration Key Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Our "meet the Premier Custom Travel advisors" series continues. In this episode, our company founder and President Chris Grum is in the spotlight. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Breaking Cruise News: Carnival Bringing Another Ship to Texas
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Chris shares details on yet another Carnival ship coming to Galveston and which itineraries she will be sailing. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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In this episode, we get to know Premier Custom Travel's Vice President and Group Coordinator Scott McAlister. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Chris & Scott discuss the various vacation options Premier Custom Travel offers to customers. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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Chris & Scott share the story of how Premier Custom Travel was created. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum and Scott McAlister
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Breaking News: Hurricane Hilary's Travel Impact & Carnival Schedule Release
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Chris & Scott discuss Hurricane Hilary's impact on the weekend's travel plans, plus Carnival Cruise Line's release of itineraries for Galveston through April 2026. Send us a text message! (Please note that we cannot reply to these messages)By Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea
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EP 58 The Itinerary: Watch Hill, Rhode Island
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All Aboard! Join us on our train journey up the east coast to Watch Hill, Rhode Island. We venture to the smallest state in the USA and stay at the historic Ocean House. Come join us and our new neighbor Taylor Swift on this Itinerary!
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Get your best Vineyard Vines gear packed up. We’re heading over to a longtime New England summer colony. Accessible only by air or sea, this island escape has everything you want in a getaway. Welcome to Martha’s Vineyard on this episode of The Itinerary
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