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Beyond the Booking Podcast

Beyond the Booking Podcast

Written by: You and Me By The Sea Travel
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 Beyond the Booking is a podcast for travelers who want the excitement of planning a trip without the overwhelm. Hosted by Christine Earls, a concierge travel advisor based in New York, each episode goes behind the scenes of real vacations with real travelers. We talk through what actually happens between the first idea and the moment you arrive, from choosing the right destination and timing to the small details that can make or break the experience.You and Me By The Sea Travel
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  • Planning a Stress-Free Cruise: Milestone Trips and Travel Advisor Support (Asaf Bochman)

    Planning a Stress-Free Cruise: Milestone Trips and Travel Advisor Support (Asaf Bochman)
    Apr 13 2026

    Every vacation starts with an idea. But what happens between that idea and reality is what makes all the difference.

    For the inaugural episode of Beyond the Booking, host Christine Earls (You and Me By The Sea Travel) is joined by Asaf Bochman of Boch Creative.

    They talk about planning a milestone cruise for a 40th birthday, how the trip became a full family celebration and what changed when Asaf decided to work with a travel advisor instead of doing it all himself.

    In this episode:

    • When planning stops being fun and starts feeling overwhelming
    • The details that make a cruise smoother (and quieter)
    • Why being present for the experience matters more than managing logistics
    • What people misunderstand about using a travel advisor
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    16 mins
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