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Travel with the Byrd

Travel with the Byrd

Written by: Bethany Byrd
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Planning your next adventure just got easier. On Travel With The Byrd, host Bethany Byrd takes you behind the scenes of the travel world with adventures tested, trusted, and ready for you. Each episode is packed with insider tips, do’s and don’ts, destination highlights, and real stories from her own journeys and her clients’ trips.

As a travel agent who only recommends experiences she’s personally explored, Bethany offers honest guidance on everything from dream vacations and cruises to smart packing and why using a travel agent makes all the difference.

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just starting to plan your first big getaway, this podcast will help you travel smarter, stress less, and dream bigger.

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Episodes
  • Crepes, Cruises, and Teen Takes: A Family Travel Chat with OJB
    Feb 4 2026

    On this episode of Travel with the Byrd, Bethany Byrd is joined by a very special (and very honest) guest—her son, OJB—for a real-life conversation about family travel, teen opinions, and why cruises tend to win every time.

    From returning year after year to their favorite Mexico resort (hello crepes and unlimited sushi) to breaking down why cruises offer more fun, food, and flexibility for teens, this episode dives into what actually works when traveling as a family. OJB shares his unfiltered take on resorts vs. cruise ships, favorite meals at sea, bingo wins (and losses), teen clubs, and why Royal Caribbean keeps coming out on top.

    If you’re planning a family vacation—especially with teens—this episode is packed with firsthand insight, laughs, and travel-tested perspective to help you choose the trip that fits your crew best. And yes… food absolutely matters.

    🎧 Follow, subscribe, and start planning your next adventure with Bethany Byrd.

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    9 mins
  • Favorite Trips & Travel Tips with Olen Byrd
    Jan 21 2026

    Bethany Byrd sits down with her son Olen Byrd to get a teenager’s honest take on family travel. From an Alaska cruise and a luxury Jamaica villa to excursions that were worth it—and ones that absolutely weren’t—this episode is packed with real talk, laughs, and travel lessons you won’t find on TikTok.

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    14 mins
  • Your Ultimate Bucket List Guide: Alaska, Safaris, Disney & More
    Jan 7 2026

    Join Bethany Byrd for a deep dive into the world of bucket list travel—those once-in-a-lifetime trips you've dreamed about forever but keep saving “for someday.” From breathtaking Alaska cruises and African safaris to multigenerational family vacations, Disney magic, Australia & New Zealand journeys, Hawaiian island-hopping, and iconic national parks, Bethany breaks down what makes these trips unforgettable—and why planning early matters. She shares personal stories, insider tips, ideal timing, budget expectations, and how far in advance many of these adventures book up (hint: Alaska 2026 is already filling fast!).

    If you’re ready to start checking items off your dream travel list, this episode will inspire you to stop waiting and start planning.

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    10 mins
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