Destinations Beyond Expectations

Glacier Bay National park is an absolutely beautiful national park located in southeastern Alaska. The park, which is named for its abundant tidewater and terrestrial glaciers, is a popular stop for Alaskan cruises - in fact over 80 percent of Glacier Bay visitors arrive via cruise. Stevie is joined by Maci Cozart from Passport for Adventure, who shares some insight on unique places to see around Glacier Bay National Park. Learn more about Maci's 2022 Glacier Bay tripFollow Passport For Adventure on Facebook or InstagramExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

Just a couple hours north of Boston by car, you'll find some of New England's most beautiful scenery. The White Mountains are full of great hiking trails, quality camp sites and stunning views. Katy Ryan, a photographer and outdoor enthusiast, joins the show to talk about why she loves exploring this beautiful mountain range.Learn More about Katy's Outdoor AdventuresFollow Katy or Katy's Photography Page on Instagram Explore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

Are you ready to plan your next trip? Have you thought about how to prepare for your adventure? Stevie G. re-airs his interview with travel enthusiast Anne L'Heureax that covers Trip Prepping 101.Follow Anne on Instagram! Explore Group Experience to learn how to build your travel tribe

Stevie G. is the man behind Destinations Beyond Expectations, but did you know he produces another travel-related podcast? On Business Class, host Steve Ekstrom interviews tourism industry leaders as they share fascinating knowledge and insight. Today's episode of Destinations Beyond Expectations takes you into the Business Class podcast's most recent episode featuring Greg Takehera from Tourism Cares. Learn more about the Business Class Podcast from the Tourism Academy

Baton Rouge is a charming city that's certainly worth a visit! African Americans have played a critical role in the history of Louisiana's capital, so when you explore Baton Rouge for yourself you should check out Baton Rouge's Black History Trail! Stevie is joined by Karron Alford and Tamaria Williams from Visit Baton Rouge to talk about some of the must-see stops along Baton Rouge's Black History Trail.  Read More about Baton Rouge's Black History Trail Explore Group Experience to learn how to build your travel tribe

When you turn on your TV to watch your favorite team, do you ever think about how many fans traveled to be at that game? Sports-related travel plays a larger role in the travel industry than you may think, but just how important are sports to tourism? Stevie G. looks at pre-pandemic findings from the US Travel Association to find out how sports have impacted travel in recent years, and how important sports will be for the travel industry moving forward. Explore Group Experience to learn how to build your travel tribe

The days surrounding the 4th of July is typically a time where many Americans travel. We know travel was down heavily in July of 2020, but what do the statistics say about this past Independence Day? Did Americans fly and drive to gatherings across the country? What does the data say and what does it mean moving forward? In this mini episode, Stevie G. looks at the travel statistics from this past 4th of July. Explore Group Experience to learn how to build your travel tribe

The U.S. and Canada have a solid relationship, and that includes strong ties in travel & tourism. While the United States is ready to travel, Canada isn't quite ready to welcome visitors just yet. Stevie takes a look at Canada's tourism industry and explores some of the destinations that American's can't wait to visit when Canada eases its travel restrictions. Explore Group Experience to learn how to build your travel tribe

On today's episode, Stevie is joined by Kevin Cabe from Mission City Travel. Kevin talks about how he became involved in the world of travel and why faith-based travel is important to him. Kevin also shares advice for those looking to sell travel as a side job or a career.  Book your next travel experience with Mission City TravelExplore Group Experience to learn how to build your travel tribe

Destination professionals from Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana teamed up to put together an epic 8-day itinerary that's full of history, attractions, amazing food and more. Stevie has already broken down this itinerary state by state, but now he's putting it all together. Join the adventure from Grapevine to New Orleans as we dive into Cowboys, Indians, and All That Jazz from start to finish.  You can follow along to the Cowboys, Indians and All That Jazz itinerary hereExplore Group Experience to learn how to build your travel tribe