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This Karisma podcast takes an in depth look at Mexico’s most luxurious Gourmet Inclusive resort collection. The title of this show is “Gourmet Inclusive Today”. Get the latest news and information about the Karisma resorts. The Karisma resort collection includes the romantic adults only brand El Dorado Resorts, and the premium family resort brand AZUL resorts. The podcast is hosted by Jason True a certified Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant and president of TotallyTrips.com. In 2008 TotallyTrips.com was recognized as a top 10 worldwide producer for the El Dorado Royale. TotallyTrips.com is the parent company of GIVacations.com.

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Posted on 4 November 2010 | 1:16 am

11/03/10 - AZUL Fives Review - Pgm131

11/03/10 -AZUL Fives officially opened to guests on November 1st. October 1st marked the grand opening and dedication. The Gourmet Inclusive Today podcast team reviewed the new AZUL Fives resort. The team is joined by Gayle Ailshie office manger of the four diamond GIVC agency - TravelHaus of St. Louis. Gayle visited the AZUL Fives resort just days before the property opened. http://www.givcradio.com/

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Posted on 27 October 2010 | 1:57 pm

10/27/10 - TRAVELZOO Special - Pgm130

10/27/10 -Welcome to the October 2010 TravelZoo special. Today we are featuring a fantastic sale to the El Dorado Seaside Suites. If you are looking for last minute fall or winter travel look no further. This is one of the best sales of the year. Be sure to check us out on http://www.givcradio.com/

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Posted on 1 October 2010 | 2:12 pm

09/29/10 - Preparing to fly to Mexico - Pgm129

09/29/10 - Today the podcast team takes a look at preparing to fly to Mexico. Kris Suntimer the Funjet gate manager for St. Louis airport stops by the studio to share some international travel dos and don'ts. The podcast team takes some time today to review the latest travel news from Mexico. Be sure to check us out on http://www.givcradio.com/

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Posted on 9 September 2010 | 1:52 am

09/08/10 - Fall Travel Pros and Cons - Mexico News - Pgm128

09/08/10 - Travel to Mexico in the fall - the Pros and Cons. Update on the story of violence in Cancun. Be sure to check us out on http://www.givcradio.com

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Posted on 3 September 2010 | 12:11 am

09/01/10 - Violence in Cancun - Is it safe to travel to Mexico? - Pgm127

09/01/10 - With the latest reports this week from the media focusing on an act of violence in Cancun the “Gourmet Inclusive Today” team decided to tackle the question of whether it is safe right now to travel to Mexico. We know that lots of people are very sensitive about this issue right now and we thought it would be a good idea to present all of the facts so people can make an informed decision.

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Posted on 26 August 2010 | 9:52 pm

08/25/10 - Latest News from the El Dorado and AZUL resorts - Pgm126

08/25/10 - Latest news and developments at the El Dorado and AZUL resorts. Special guests in studio from Lomas Travel, Karisma, and Funjet Vacations.

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Posted on 18 August 2010 | 10:38 pm

08/18/10 - News from Riviera Maya - Bridal Show Broadcast Part 2 - Pgm125

08/18/10 - Live Broadcast from the St. Louis Bridal Show Part 2 - In this podcast the team discusses the latest news from destination Riviera Maya and the AZUL resorts. The feature for this week's podcast is the second two interviews from the St. Louis Bridal Show.

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Posted on 11 August 2010 | 9:56 pm

08/11/10 - Live Broadcast from the St. Louis Bridal Show Part 1 - Destination News - Pgm124

08/11/10 - Live Broadcast from the St. Louis Bridal Show Part 1 - In this podcast the team discusses the latest news from destination Riviera Maya and the AZUL resorts. The feature for this week's podcast is the first two interviews from the St. Louis Bridal Show. Featured is Jim Helton from Orlando Gardens and Dawn Seehausen from Robins Bridal.

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Posted on 5 August 2010 | 1:32 am

08/04/10 - Traveling to AZUL with teens and tweens - News from Riviera Maya - pgm123

08/04/10 - Traveling to AZUL with teens and tweens. Traveling with teens and tweens can be very difficult. AZUL Sensatori has created a great experince for teens and tweens. The podcast crew discusses all of the great programs available for teens when traveling to AZUL.

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Posted on 29 July 2010 | 4:21 pm

7/29/10 - TravelZoo top 20 Special - Featuring the El Dorado Seaside - Pgm122

07/29/10 - Travelzoo top 20 special. This week the podcast team reviews the current TravelZoo top 20 listing for the El Dorado Seaside Suites. GiVacations.com was fortunate enough to be listed on the TravelZoo top 20 on 7/28/2010. Featured was the El Dorado Seaside Suites with a $549 air/land package. Also on the show Jason does a review on his recent trip to Mexico.
For more information about the TravelZoo special: http://www.givacations.com/travelzoo

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Posted on 21 July 2010 | 5:02 pm

07/21/10 - El Dorado Seaside Review - Pgm121

07/21/10 - El Dorado Seaside Review - Today's show is a recap of the Celebration of Romance Live event on 07/20/10. Today the podcast team talks about the wonderful history and beauty of the El Dorado Seaside Suites resort in Riviera Maya Mexico. Today's guest GIVC agent is Kathleen Pickering from Pick-a-Place Travel in Collinsville, IL. You can find her website at: http://www.picaplacetravel.com Be sure to visit the live event website: http://www.givacations.com/072010/welcome.php

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Posted on 15 July 2010 | 1:25 am

07/14/10 - Latest Special from El Dorado Seaside - Review of the El Dorado Royale - pgm120

07/14/10 - Latest Special from El Dorado Seaside - Review of the El Dorado Royale. Be sure to RSVP for the 07/20/10 live event featuring the El Dorado Seaside. Join us for our celebration of romance. You can RSVP at http://www.givacations.com/rsvp/072010

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Posted on 7 July 2010 | 10:11 pm

07/07/10 - AZUL and traveling with kids 5-9 - News from Riviera Maya - Pgm119

07/07/10 - Traveling with kids 5 - 9 - The podcast team continues their series on traveling with children to the Riviera Maya and AZUL resorts. This week they highlight traveling with children ages 5 - 9. The team is joined by Carolyn Kempf a GIVC agent from Cape Girardeau, MO. Carolyn shares about her experiences selling the El Dorado and AZUL resorts. Be sure to RSVP for the 07/20/10 live event featuring the El Dorado Seaside. Join us for our celebration of romance. You can RSVP at http://www.givacations.com/rsvp/072010

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Posted on 30 June 2010 | 6:06 pm

06/30/10 - Traveling with kids under 5 - AZUL Resorts - pgm118

06/30/10 - Traveling with kids under 5 - Mike Schellhase from TravelHaus St. Louis joins the podcast team. As a 4 diamond GIVC agent Mike brings lots of experience of selling the El Dorado and AZUL resorts to the team. Today the crew talks about traveling to the AZUL resorts with children under the age of 5. Also featured: News from the Riviera Maya and upcoming events.

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Posted on 24 June 2010 | 10:58 pm

06/22/10 - Part 1 - Destination Weddind and Honeymoon event - Faith Wishnie and Sabrina Filatow

06/22/10 - Part 1 - Destination Wedding and Honeymoon live event. In this segment from of the live event Jason and Mike interview Faith Wishnie, Director of Wedding Services for El Dorado Resorts and AZUL Hotels and Sabrina Filatow, National Sales Director of El Dorado and AZUL Hotels.

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Posted on 24 June 2010 | 10:52 pm

6/22/10 - Part 2 - Destination Wedding and Honeymoon live event - Jeroen Hanlo

06/22/10 - Part 2 - Destination Wedding and Honeymoon live event. In this segment from of the live event Jason and Mike interview Jeroen Hanlo, VP of Food and Beverage for the El Dorado and AZUL resorts. Jeroen talks about the Gourmet Inclusive difference.

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Posted on 24 June 2010 | 10:43 pm

06/22/10 - Part 3 - Destination Wedding and Honeymoon live event - Mike Going and Tony Perrone

06/22/10 - Part 3 - Destination Wedding and Honeymoon live event. In this segment from of the live event Jason and Mike interview Mike Going, President of Funjet Vacations and Tony Perrone, Manager AAA Latin America.

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Posted on 24 June 2010 | 10:17 pm

6/22/10 - Part 4 - Destination Wedding and Honeymoon live event - Dolores Lopez Lira

06/22/10 - Part 4 - Destination Wedding and Honeymoon live event. In this segment from of the live event Jason and Mike interview Sra. Dolores Lopez Lira, General Manager of Lomas Travel.

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Posted on 9 April 2010 | 7:00 pm

4/06/10 - LIVE Recording - Karisma Virtual Trade Show - Pgm113

04/06/10 - LIVE Recording - Karisma Virtual Trade Show presentation. Presentation features Fernando Minniti - Regional Business Development Manager for Karisma Resorts. Fernando introduces the Gourmet Inclusive experience and the El Dorado and AZUL Resorts.

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Posted on 2 April 2010 | 12:47 am

04/01/10 - Virtual Trade Show featuring: El Dorado and AZUL resorts - Pgm112

04/01/10 - El Dorado & AZUL Virtual Trade Show - On this very special edition of the Gourmet Inclusive Today podcast Jason and Mary are joined by some very special guests to discuss the upcoming Karisma Virtual Trade Show featuring the El Dorado and AZUL Resorts. Mike Schellhase and Julie Knaust from Travel Haus of St. Louis and Fernando Minniti regional business development manager for Karisma resorts all join the podcast crew on this virtual trade show edition. The guest panel takes time to discuss all of the special events scheduled for the virtual trade show on April 6th, 2010 at 6:00 pm CST. Find out how you can win a free 3 night vacation to an El Dorado or AZUL resort of your choice. Hotel provided by Karisma Resorts and round trip air provided by Funjet Vacations.

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Posted on 28 October 2009 | 10:07 pm

Interview with GM of El Dorado Royale (Paulino Emiliano) - Pgm110

In this edition of "Gourmet Inclusive Today" Jason True president of TotallyTrips.com and Mary True senior agent for GIVacations.com , along with Jeanene Livingston, and Barbara True set up the interview that Jason and Mary did with Paulino Emiliano GM of the El Dorado Royale. The interview featured in this podcast was recorded live from the Martini Lounge at the El Dorado Royale in the Riviera Maya. Sponsored by GIVacations.com a Karisma Resorts specialty site.

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Posted on 2 September 2009 | 2:58 am

Destination Riviera Maya and the Karisma Resorts - Part 4 - AZUL Fives and Playa Del Carmen - Pgm109

In this edition of "Gourmet Inclusive Today" Jason True president of TotallyTrips.com and Mary True senior agent for GIVacations.com continue the Destination Riviera Maya series. In this program the podcast team talks about the AZUL Fives and Playa Del Carmen. Sponsored by GIVacations.com a Karisma Resorts specialty site.

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Posted on 28 August 2009 | 1:28 am

The Riviera Maya Jazz Festival - Pgm108

In this edition of "Gourmet Inclusive Today" Jason True president of TotallyTrips.com and Mary True senior agent for GIVacations.com talk about the upcoming Riviera Maya Jazz Festival. Joining Jason & Mary Fernando Minniti Regional Sales & Marketing Manager for Karisma Resorts. In the program Fernando stops by the studio to talk about the upcoming Riviera Maya Jazz Festival (Nov. 25 - 28). The El Dorado Royale and Casitas Royale resorts are providing free transportation when you book a stay at either property. Fernando also talks about the free wedding offering from the AZUL Beach Resort. Experience the Gourmet Inclusive difference created by Karisma. Sponsored by GIVacations.com a Karisma Resorts specialty site.

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Posted on 26 August 2009 | 3:31 am

****Special Edition**** Live from the Funjet Vacations Tradeshow - Pgm107

***Special Edition*** Host Jason True president of TotallyTrips.com and Mary True senior agent for GIVacations.com podcast live from the Funjet Vacations tradeshow. Joining Jason & Mary is Sabrina Filatow National Sales Director for Karisma Resorts. In this program the podcast team gets an opportunity to talk with Sabrina about what makes the brands of El Dorado and AZUL so special. Sabrina also takes some time to talk about all of the specials Karisma has going for fall 2009. Experience the Gourmet Inclusive difference created by Karisma. Sponsored by GIVacations.com a Karisma Resorts specialty site.

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Posted on 18 August 2009 | 3:54 am

Destination Riviera Maya and the Karisma Resorts - Part 4 (El Dorado Maroma, Maroma Beach, and Lomas Travel) - Pgm106

Host Jason True, GIVC and Mary True senior agent for GIVacations.com discuss destination Riviera Maya and the Karisma Resorts. Also joining in the studio is Jeanene Livingston staff travel consultant for GIVacations.com. This program is part 4 of a multi-part series on destination Riviera Maya. Karisma includes the El Dorado and AZUL brand of resorts. In this program the podcast team discusses El Dorado Maroma and Maroma beach. The team also discuss the benefits of using Lomas Travel for all of your Riviera Maya excursions. Experience the Gourmet Inclusive difference created by Karisma. Sponsored by GIVacations.com a Karisma Resorts specialty site.

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