Destinations Beyond Expectations

Travel opportunities are becoming available as more people receive their vaccines – so why not get a group together and plan a cabin vacation? In the Consider a Cabin series, Stevie highlights some of the best places in the country to rent a cabin.For this episode, Stevie shares his own cabin experience in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia.  Build your travel tribe with Group Experience

Travel opportunities are becoming available as more people receive their vaccines – so why not get a group together and plan a cabin vacation? In the Consider a Cabin series, Stevie highlights some of the best places in the country to rent a cabin.For this episode, we head to the Lancaster County, PA - an area full of beautiful nature, wonderful hiking trails, and many more outdoor opportunities to explore. Follow along using this blog from Discover LancasterBuild your travel tribe with Group Experience

Group Experience is the new home of Destinations Beyond Expectations! Stevie G. is joined Jeff Gayduk (President & Publisher at Premier Travel Media) and Keith Snode (Chief Operating Officer at Group Experience) for a discussion on the importance of group travel, particularly now as we transition out of the global pandemic. Who’s in your travel tribe?Get Ready for the Great Reconnecting with Traveling Tribes (leisuregrouptravel.com) Get your Kindle Edition of Traveling Tribes Learn more about Group Experience   

DBE has reached over 50 episodes! This episode of DBE looks back at some of the great people and moments in the first 50 shows.A big DBE thank you to all the guests that have taken time to come on the show. A special thank you to repeat guests:Anne L'Heureux Chris Kilworth And thank you to  everyone who listens and supports the show!! Learn more about Group Experience 

Travel opportunities are becoming available as more people receive their vaccines – so why not get a group together and plan a cabin vacation? In the Consider a Cabin series, Stevie highlights some of the best places in the country to rent a cabin.For this special dog-friendly episode, we head to the Hocking Hills where you’ll find beautiful nature, great hiking, and so much more. Follow along using this dog-friendly blog from Explore Hocking Hills.

Travel opportunities are becoming available as more people receive their vaccines - so why not get a group together and plan a cabin vacation? In the Consider a Cabin series, Stevie highlights some of the best places in the country to rent a cabin. To kick things off, we head to the Smoky Mountains where you'll find the most visited national park, exciting dinner shows, and so much more. Follow along using the Group Experience Cities in the Smokies itinerary.

Virginia Beach is known for its beautiful coastline and rich history, but did you know that it's a town full of art & culture? Jim Coggin from the Virginia Beach CVB joins Stevie to discuss the vibrant art scene and unique museums that can be found in this beautiful Coastal Virginia city. Follow along with the Arts and Culture Experience ItineraryCheck Out Visit Virginia Beach for more wonderful resourcesExplore Group Experience to learn how to build your travel tribe

Who doesn’t like a good road trip? Picture this: you’re driving down the road and the mood of the car changes from conversational to chill. It’s the perfect time to play some music and luckily for us, many artists have had time to make new music in the past year. Stevie G. reviews five recent Indie albums for your next road trip. Follow along with the blog here

Trollies, trains and pizza trails are just a few of the fun things you’ll find in Lackawanna County. Alexa Peregrim from the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau joins the show to highlight some unique places to visit in Northeastern Pennsylvania.  Part 1: Who is Phoebe Snow? Why is Scranton called The Electric City? Find out the answers to those questions as Alexa describes the essential role that Scranton played in the American Industrial Revolution.  Click here to view the 2-day Industrial Revolution Itinerary Part 2: The Lackawanna County Visitors Guide is a phenomenal resource to explore when planning your next trip to Northeastern Pennsylvania. Alexa shares all the great things to do outdoors near Scranton, and talks about the brand new, mouthwatering pizza trail.  Click here to learn more about the 2021 Visitors Guide When you’re ready to plan your next trip, explore the information below Kaleidoscope Adventures - Experts in student group travel. Whether it’s a band, science club, senior class, or any other type of student group, you can trust Kaleidoscope Adventures to handle the details of your next trip.  Group Experience - Group Experience trips are a new and refreshing way for you, your friends or your family to travel. Explore craft trips to the Smoky Mountains, Memphis and more. 

You'll want to listen to this episode from start to Finnish. Friend of the show Chris Kilworth from the Between the Mountains podcast shares the details of a trip he took to Helsinki - which was full of steps, sights and saunas. Can you name Finland's most famous composer?  **Make sure to follow along with this blog from Chris as you listen**  Book your next adventure with Group Experience Need help planning a student group trip?