Goofy Getaways Podcast
by Amy Blades
Latest episode
Things That Ruin Your Vacation Before it Even Starts
Things That Ruin Your Vacation Before it Even Starts
About this podcast
Planning a vacation should feel exciting—not overwhelming.
Our podcast is created for travelers who value personalized experiences over one-size-fits-all itineraries. If you're looking for honest destination guides, vacation planning strategies, travel tips, resort reviews, cruise advice, and insider knowledge from experienced Travel Advisors, you're in the right place.
At Goofy Getaways, we believe every traveler deserves a vacation that's thoughtfully planned around their priorities, travel style, and goals. Our team specializes in creating personalized travel experiences that take the stress out of planning so you can focus on making memories.
If you're ready to travel smarter, discover new destinations, and learn how to make the most of every vacation, subscribe and join us. And when you're ready to start planning, visit our website to connect with one of our experienced Travel Advisors.
Let Goofy Getaways Lead You to the Magic.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 45 episodes
- Things That Ruin Your Vacation Before it Even Starts · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 16Have you ever counted down the days to a vacation, packed your bags, and arrived to find a room that looks nothing like the photos or a resort pool with no water in it? Amy…
- Taking Off the Rose-Colored Glasses · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 15It's easy to fall for the idea of being a Travel Advisor. It's harder to ask an agency how your commissions get paid, or what happens to your clients if you ever leave. In this…
- The Leader I'd Want to Work For · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 14When you're choosing an agency, you're also choosing who you'll answer to. So what should that person owe you? In this minisode from our "So You Want to Be a Travel Advisor" Part…
- Independence Meets Real Support: What Makes an Agency Worth Staying With · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 13Love travel and dreaming of turning it into a career? Before you sign with any agency, it helps to know who this job is a hard fit for, and what support should look like when it…
- Red Flags, Green Flags & the Contract Nobody Reads (So You Want to Be a Travel Advisor, Part 2) · 1 h 35 min · Season 2 Episode 12You already know what a Travel Advisor's day looks like. Now comes the harder decision: which agency do you trust to build your business with, and how do you spot one that's…
- What Nobody Tells You About Becoming a Travel Advisor · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 11Every job has a best part and a hardest part. For a Travel Advisor, both of them might surprise you. This is Minisode 3 of 3, pulled from Episode 2.8 of the Goofy Getaways…
- The Booking Is Just the Beginning · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 10Think hitting "confirm" on a trip is the finish line? Ask any Travel Advisor, and they'll tell you that's actually where the real work starts. This is Minisode 2 of 3, pulled…
- What a Travel Advisor's Day Actually Looks Like · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 9What does a "typical day" even look like for someone who plans vacations for a living? Spoiler: there isn't one. This is Minisode 1 of 3, pulled from Episode 2.8 of the Goofy…
- So You Want to Be a Travel Advisor? · 1 h 26 min · Season 2 Episode 8What does it actually take to become a travel advisor — and is the job anything like what it looks like from the outside? In Episode 2.8 of the Goofy Getaways Podcast, we're…
- The Truth About Pricing, Promotions, and Price Increases · 10 min · Season 2 Episode 7Are vacation deals really about getting the lowest possible price—and does waiting for a promotion actually save you money? In this mini-episode of the Goofy Getaways Podcast…
- Early Booking vs Last-Minute Booking · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 6When should you book your vacation—and is waiting for a last-minute deal actually the best way to save money? In this mini-episode of the Goofy Getaways Podcast, Amy Blades and…
- When Is The Best Time To Book Your Vacation? · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 5When should you actually book your vacation—and is waiting for a deal really the best strategy? In Season 2, Episode 2 of the Goofy Getaways Podcast, we tackle one of the…
- Choosing the Right Travel Advisor · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 4How do you choose the right Travel Advisor for your vacation? Not every Travel Advisor is the right fit—and finding someone who understands your travel style can make all the…
- The Real Cost of DIY-ing Your Vacation · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 3Can ChatGPT plan your vacation—or is there still a place for a Travel Advisor? In this mini-episode of the Goofy Getaways Podcast, Amy Blades and members of the Goofy Getaways…
- Busting Travel Advisor MYTHS · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 2What do Travel Advisors actually do—and are the biggest myths about them keeping you from having a better vacation? In this mini-episode of the Goofy Getaways Podcast, Amy…
- What's a Travel Advisor Anyway? · 1 h 12 min · Season 2 Episode 1What does a Travel Advisor actually do—and do you really need one? In this Season 2 premiere of the Goofy Getaways Podcast, we answer one of the most searched questions in…
- The nostalgia of Disney · 1 h 17 min · Season 1 Episode 29Step back into the magic of yesterday with a podcast that celebrates the nostalgia of Disney. From classic attractions and timeless films to the sounds, stories, and moments that…
- Disney Destiny · 51 min · Episode 28Are you excited about the new Disney Destiny? Goofy Getaways was invited to an exclusive preview sailing by Disney Cruise Line and Disney Destinations sales and strategy…
- Planning a SoCal Vacation · 58 min · Episode 27Have you ever wanted to plan at visit to Southern California but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you are already starting to plan your visit and are unsure of what might be…
- Universal Who-Lidays · 35 min · Episode 26Interested in visiting the Universal Parks during the holiday season? You need to check out this episode! In this episode, the Amy's share just a few of the magical details to…
