Episode #40
The Travel Show – October 3, 2026
Segment 1: (00:00) · Welcome. · SYD-AKL, MMET cruise, Princess Cruises, Feb. 13-26, 2028. Pre- cruise SYD 3-night tour, post- cruise AKL 2-night tour including Hobbiton. Our MMET cruise rates are significantly lower. Example, cabin DB4, Deluxe Balcony, Lowest rate for DB4 in PolarOnline is $4,727 pp/dbl. Our MMET group rate for the same cabin $ only $2,741, a 43% discount. We anticipate Princess will recall our group space given the fare difference. Book now! · Oct. 12: new MCT Pleasant Grove office opens, 1043 S. Valley Grove Way, PG, just off I-15 & PG exit; MCT advisors ready to assist · Oct. 17: Utah FALL Travel Expo, Davis Conference Center, Layton, 10AM-3PM, free admission, free travel prize giveaways · Oct. 24: Pleasant Grove MCT office gala Grand Opening Open House · Note: The “Travel Show” radio broadcast will air live at the Travel Expo & gala PG open house Segment 2: (00:11) · Nancy Volmer, Director: Communication & Marketing, SLC Intl Airport (will call in) Segment 3: (00:18) · Destination Focus: Greece · MMET tours that include Greece Segment 4: (00:31) · What to look for in purchasing travel insurance Segment 5: (00:38) · Current cruise promotions · Cruise cabins to avoid · Advice from a cruise ship captain with 47 years of experience · What do cruise ships do with a forecast of a hurricane or tropical storm? Segment 6: (00:49) · Hawaii & Mexico air & hotel specials · Airport transfers: cruise ship transfers, taxi, or ride sharing? Segment 7: (00:57) · Biggest cruise story of the year: MMET group SYD-AKL, Feb 13-26, 2028 (see notes above) · MMET rates almost half of Princess best FIT rates · Princess Cruises will recall space – book now before the recall · HNL/YVR group MMET, April 29-May 7, 2027; Anthem of the Seas, 9-day repositioning cruise, rates from: $795 inside, $865 ocean view, & $977 balcony for RCCL chooses cabin, slightly higher for guest choose, private shore excursions, exclusive onboard activities. Ship starts summer Alaska season May 7-14 round-trip from YVR. Guest option to stay onboard and enjoy an Alaska cruise experience. Segment 8: (01:10) · The Parking Spot: for discount parking rates go to theparkingspot.com · MMET group Alaska, August 21-28, 2027; YVR-ANC, Discovery Princess, private shore excursions, exclusive onboard group activities. Rates from $1,049 inside & $2,124 balcony
