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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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****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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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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Destination Riviera Maya and the Karisma Resorts Part 3 - Pgm 105
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 3 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 Royale and the Casitas Royale. Experience the Gourmet Inclusive difference created by Karisma. Sponsored by GIVacations.com a Karisma Resorts specialty site.
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Destination Riviera Maya and the Karisma Resorts Part 2 - Pgm 104
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 2 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 discuss AZUL Sensatori and El Dorado Royale. Experience the Gourmet Inclusive difference created by Karisma. Sponsored by GIVacations.com a Karisma Resorts specialty site.
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Destination Riviera Maya and the Karisma Resorts part 1 - Pgm103
Host Jason True, GIVC and Mary True senior agent for GIVacations.com discuss destination Riviera Maya and the Karisma Resorts. Jason's mom Barbara True sits in the studio to discuss why Karisma resorts are the most ideal way to experience the Riviera Maya in Mexico. This program is part 1 of a multi-part series on destination Riviera Maya. Karisma includes the El Dorado and AZUL brand of resorts. Experience the Gourmet Inclusive difference created by Karisma. Sponsored by GIVacations.com a Karisma Resorts specialty site.
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What is Gourmet Inclusive? - Pgm102
Host Jason True, GIVC and Mary True senior agent for GIVacations.com discuss the Gourmet Inclusive concept with Fernando Minniti reginal sales rep. for Karisma resorts. Karisma includes the El Dorado and AZUL brand of resorts. Experience the Gourmet Inclusive difference created by Karisma. Sponsored by GIVacations.com a Karisma Resorts specialty site.
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Is it safe to travel to Mexico? pgm 101
Tom Anderson of GIVacations.com and Jason True President of TotallyTrips.com discuss travel to Mexico and the H1N1 virus. Is it safe to travel to Mexico? Sponsored by GIVacations.com a Karisma Resorts specialty site.
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