The Travel Show

The Travel Show is hosted by Morris Columbus Travel's Larry Gelwix, The Getaway Guru. It covers some of the hottest topics, trends, and special offers in the world of travel!

The Travel Show is a society podcast hosted by Morris Columbus Travel, with 350 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Morris Columbus Travel hosts The Travel Show, a society show with 350 episodes published.

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  Episode #36

  The Travel Show – September 5, 2026

  Sep 8, 20261h 17mS29

  Segment 1: 06-17 · Welcome. · New SLC Airport policy allows non-ticketed pax to go to gate · F9 “GoWild” pass through Feb 2027 with unlimited flights · Travel Scams & how to avoid them · Safety tips for using AirTags & what to do if you think someone is tracking you Segment 2: 21-29 · ETIAS coming this fall · LAX-AKL via TN with free stopover at PPT, rates from $816 roundtrip inclusive of taxes/fees. Must book directly with TN at airtahitinui.com no later than Sept. 9. Rates subject to change and availability at the time of booking. · Moorea: Bali Hai mountain, Cook’s Bay & Opunohu Bay Segment 3: 34-47 · West Lulworth & Lulworth Cove, England · Cruise Lines of Yesteryear: the Matson Lines including the Lurline & Mariposa · A Return to the Golden Age of Cruising, HNL-YVR, April 29-May 9, 2027; RCCL Anthem of the Seas, hosted by Larry Gelwix · Family history travel · Book your 2027 Alaska now! Segment 4: 51-58 · MCT/MMET Oberammergau tours 2030; get on the list now · What’s in a name? · International travel advice & reminders Segment 5: 06-17 · Destination Focus: Colombia Segment 6: 21-29 · The Legend of Viracocha Segment 7: 34-47 · The Legend of Viracocha · MCT/MMET 2027 South America tours: · The Wonders of South America: Iguazu Falls, Patagonia, Cape Horn & the Chilean Fjords With Carlos Fida; departing March 6, 2027 · 2027 Highlights of Peru with Anthong Sweat; departing May 3, 2027 · 2027 Peru * Festival of the Sun with Carlos Fida; departing June 16, 2027 · Latin America missionary pick up Segment 8: 51-58 · The Parking Spot: for discount parking rates go to theparkingspot.com · AmaWaterways “Labor Day” promotion, book by Sept. 15 & sail 2026, 2027, & 2028 · One cabin left on “Riches of the Mekong” river cruise with AmaWaterways, Nov. 9-16, 2027; hosted by Larry Gelwix · TSA pre- check reminder

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  Episode #35

  The Travel Show – August 29, 2026

  Aug 31, 20261h 17mS29

  Segment 1: (00:00) · Welcome. Intro Carlos Fida. · What’s cooking at Delta? Notes on new developments & routes · Heartwarming Delta story · One cabin left on MCT/MMET on “Riches of the Mekong,” Nov. 9-16, 2026, AmaWaterways, SAI to SGN, hosted cruise tour, pre- & post- tours available Segment 2: (00:11) · Chris Sisemore, Key Accounts Manager, Northwest USA; Celebrity Cruises · Celebrity will offer river cruises starting in 2027 · Summer Sale: 75% off second guest + bonus savings + 3rd/4yth guests sail free Segment 3: (00:18) · Destination Focus: Galapagos, Quito, Ecuador Segment 4: (00:31) · ETIAS coming this fall · LAX-AKL via TN with free stopover at PPT, rates from $816 roundtrip inclusive of taxes/fees. Must book directly with TN at airtahitinui.com no later than Sept. 9. Rates subject to change and availability at the time of booking. · Moorea, Bali Hai mountain, Cook’s Bay & Opunohu Bay Segment 5: (00:38) · RCCL cruise promos · NCL cruise promos · AmaWaterways cruise promos · HNL-YVR MCT/MMET hosted cruise tour, April 29-May 7, 2026, RCCL, Anthem of the Seas, rates from $790 interior, $808 ocean view, $951 balcony (these rates RCCL chooses cabin, you choose slightly higher), option to stay on board & sail Alaska May 7-14, 2027. Segment 6: (00:49) · What to see & do in Buenos Aires Segment 7: (00:57) · How can a MCT advisor help you find your style of travel? · What US airport will take you on the longest walk from gate to gate? · MCT/MMET Oberammergau tours 2030: get on list now Segment 8: (01:10) · The Parking Spot: for discount parking rates go to theparkingspot.com: 30% off sale · Travel humor

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  Episode #34

  The Travel Show – August 22, 2026

  Aug 24, 20261h 16mS29

  Segment 1: 06-17 · Welcome. Introduce Wendy Fracchia. · Hurricane Lala effect on Hawaii travel · RCCL specialty dining promotion · DL will offer daily SLC-ICN service through end of Dec 2026 Segment 2: 21-29 · Reiner Marks, Director of Business Development, Viking Cruises Segment 3: 34-47 · Wendy to review her recent Africa tour · Africa fun facts · Larry to review his recent gorilla trek in Rwanda · Highlight 2027 MCT/MMET Africa tours · “Riches of the Mekong” AmaWaterways MCT-MMET group cruise hosted by Larry Gelwix, cruise dates Nov. 9-16, 2026; with pre- & post- cruise tour options. Sold out cruise now has one cabin left. Contact Sarah at MMET Groups for information, 801-483-6473. Segment 4: 51-58 · How to check MMET program list · Status of MMET Holy Land tours Segment 5: 06-17 · Destination Focus: Germany · MCT-MMET Oberammergau tours 2030 Segment 6: 21-29 · 2027 “Exploring the British Isles” cruise & tour with Abbey Bonell. With pre- cruise London, May 31-June 13; NCL · Comparing USA & British words & meaning Segment 7: 34-47 · Client calls about Hawaii next spring & Larry’s reply & advice · Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specials · Hawaii rental car hack · Book your 2027 Alaska cruise now Segment 8: 51-58 · The Parking Spot: for discount parking rates go to theparkingspot.com · Advice from a cruise ship captain of 47 years · Strange travel requests

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  Episode #33

  The Travel Show – August 15, 2026

  Aug 17, 20261h 17mS29

  Segment 1: 06-17 · Welcome. Welcome John Potter · Review “Great Migration Safari” completed earlier this week · Rwanda: Mountain & Silverback Gorilla trek · 2027 safari dates o South Africa, Zimbabwe, & Bostwana: May 13-24; hosted by Wendy Fracchia o Great Migration & Serengeti Safari: July 31-Aug 11; hosted by Larry Gelwix o Great Migration & Serengeti Safari: Aug n10-21; hosted by Jim Gee o South Africa, Zimbabwe, & Bostwana: Aug 31-Sep 11; hosted by Wendy Fracchia Segment 2: 21-29 · Larissa Hass, AmaWaterways BDM (call in) Segment 3: 34-47 · Current cruise promotions · How to survive the airplane middle seat · Now is the time to book Alaska 2027 · Is “NCL Free At Sea” really free? Segment 4: 51-58 · Disney Update · Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specials Segment 5: 06-17 · Horrors at 30,000 feet. This should be illegal! (Powerful smelly foods brought onboard) · What foods can pass through TSA? · Favorite John Potter destination (other than Disneyland), what to see & do Segment 6: 21-29 · What was cruising like in the 1950s & 60s? · A Return to the Golden Age of Cruising, April 29-May 7, 2027; RCCL, Anthem of the Seas, HNL-YVR, 9-days/8-nights, hosted by Larry Gelwix, private shore excursion, exclusive onboard activities & seminar; pp/dbl rates from $866 inside, $885 ocean view; $1,047 balcony. These rates are RCCL to select your cabin. You pick cabin rates slightly higher. · Cruise transfers: do I buy the ship transfer or use a taxi or shared ride? Segment 7: 34-47 · Destination Focus: Egypt · Dann Hone (will call in) · FYI: Larry Gelwix will host an AmaWaterways Egypt & Nile River cruise group tour, March 2028. Details to come shortly. Segment 8: 51-58 · The Parking Spot: for discount parking rates go to theparkingspot.com · Recap & review

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  Episode #32

  The Travel Show – August 8, 2026

  Aug 10, 20261h 17mS29

  Segment 1: 06-17 · Welcome. Greetings from Kenya & East Africa · Great Migration Safari 2026: review itinerary · Focus: lions · Cape Buffalo & elephant story · What is the Maasai Mara? · 2027 & 2028 MCT/MMDET Great Migration safaris · Rwanda & the Silverback gorillas Segment 2: 21-29 · Questions to ask before booking your Africa safari Segment 3: 34-47 · What to do before your luggage ius sent to the wrong city · Travel scams · Benefits of & beware of Apple luggage air tags · Flight attendants reveal the most difficult routes Segment 4: 51-58 · What is TSA touchless pre- check? · Do this before your next flight Segment 5: 06-17 · Hawaii fun facts · What to do on a rainy day in Honolulu · HNL-YVR, MCT Group cruise hosted by Larry Gelwix, RCCL, Anthem of the Seas, April 29-May 7, 2027. Rates from $895 inside, $925 ocean view, $977 balcony. o Option to stay onboard and cruise Alaska, May 7-14, sailing rt YVR · Free tours offered by airports during long layovers Segment 6: 21-29 · Reviewing MCT/MMET web site · Don’t go now, but start looking and planning a Holy Land tour · “2027 Exploring the British Isles” cruise with Abbey Bonell, May 31-June 13, 2027; including two-nights in London with transfers & London city tour Segment 7: 34-47 · Be careful who you book your travel with · Focus on AMS · What’s in a name? · Focus on Taj Mahal Segment 8: 51-58 · The Parking Spot, for discount parking go to theparkingspot.com · Where am I going to 2027 & 2028?

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