69. Encore of Jet Setting with Michele!

While I'm taking some time off, enjoy this episode with stories about how my love for travel started at age 3 with a search for Little Red Riding Hood, and what the latest travel trend of 'set jetting' entails.

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Hello there, jetsetters. It is me, Michele Schwartz, the OG memory maker of Makin' Memories Travel and the base behind at jet setting with Michele on Instagram. And as always, Michele is spelled with one l. And, of course, that link is in the show notes as well. And, in fact, I would love for you to go and follow me because I have started a brand new series where every single day I am posting a travel tidbit of something I have learned in my many, many years in the hospitality and travel industry. It's less than 2 minutes, and there's a new tip every single day. Now you may have noticed that last week, there wasn't a new episode here on at jet setting with me. Well, I'm very sorry for that.

But after 18 months of releasing an episode every single week, the streak came to an end, and that's because I've been traveling a lot myself. I've been studying at 2 different conferences. I've been studying online and getting certified. For example, I just got a brand new certification in both Viking Ocean and Viking River and Viking Expedition. So I can help you with any of those brands. I'm starting a new one right now with Ponnat, and I'm renewing my certification with Oceania. So, as you can see, I've been really busy helping clients just like you. And in August, I am going to take some much needed R and R for myself with my family.

We are going to escape the heat of Texas, and you can definitely follow along on my Instagram and daily tidbits. And in the meantime, while I'm on hiatus, I've listed some of my favorite episodes of at jet setting with me and even some under my former name of let me adjust my ears for you here that you can listen to if you miss me, and I will be back in your podcast feeds come September 5th. Until then, I'll see you real soon.

Welcome aboard Jet Setting With Me. I'm Michele Schwartz of Makin' Memories Travel, your luxury lovin', star-chasin', extra AF host. Grab your boarding pass and your best carry-on bag, and join me as we explore luxury travel for adults, the newest travel trend: set jetting, hacks to elevate your travel game, and places you can join me on my own wanderlust adventures. Fasten your seat belt, friends, as we jet set into a panorama of breathtaking sights and exclusive journeys like never before.

Cheers. Sante. L'chaim. I'm Michelle, the OG memory maker of Makin' Memories Travel. My love affair with travel started at the young age of 3 on a search for Little Red Riding Hood. More about that in a minute. I am a former Disney cast member, a charter member of the Wanderlust Society, and an A+  television watcher. Seriously, if they gave out Oscars for watching television, I would win the gold statuette. Why does any of that matter to you? Because I'm gonna be your extra AF guide as we talk about the new travel trend of set jetting, bougie travel around the world, offer up some travel hot takes, and have some of my extra AF friends for hot goss sessions.

What is set jetting, you ask? I'm so glad that you did. Set jetting, or taking a location vacation, is the trend of traveling to destinations that were the filming locations of some of your favorite television or movies, like visiting the Shire and taking a guided tour of the Hobbiton in New Zealand. Yes. I have done that. But I'm adding a fun component to some of my set jetting trips, and I'm taking the storytellers of my favorite shows with me to spill the tea. And I want you to come along with me on my travels, both here on the podcast and IRL. I'm an only child, and lucky for me, it was less expensive when my parents were traveling to pile me in the way back of the family station wagon with my sleeping bag and a pillow than to send me off to camp. That's how it was that at the age of 3, instead of going to camp grandma and grandpa, I was riding on my dad's back while he, my mom, and some of their friends decided to backpack across the Continental Divide.

Google what backpacks were like in the seventies, and you'll find out they weren't exactly ergonomic, and neither was the toddler carrier that I was stuffed into. Can you say chafing? We had walked approximately 10 steps outside of the car on the way to the trail before my brilliant 3 year old self said, why are we doing this? Even at 3, I clearly understood there were better ways to travel than camping. 1 of the group answered, we're going to see Little Red Riding Hood. Don't ever tell a 3 year old something if it isn't really going to happen. I asked, where is little red riding hood? Every 3 minutes for 3 full days. Finally, a red poncho and a picnic basket on the person in the group with the long blonde hair had to be sent far enough away where I could see her running through the woods, but not close enough where anyone could actually get a photo. Yes. This is when photos were taken on film.

Props to my parents for creativity. I tell that story a lot, and everyone always asks, do you remember it, or have you just heard it so many times that you think you remember it? The answer is I 100% remember it. It is one of my very first core memories, and I know in every fiber of my being, it is why I love creating travel memories. It is how I know that experiencing the world is my hashtag happy place, and it lowers my anxiety. That same core memory is also how I know me and camping were not meant to be. I am meant to stay at hotels with robes and freestanding soaking tubs and props if it has a spa attached to it as well. I am the only certified travel adviser who plans and does pretty much every vacation as Carrie Bradshaw and her chosen family of friends would. We're going to talk about solo trips, girlfriend getaways, and how traveling with other couples is where what happens on the ship stays on the ship.

In future episodes, I will give you the 411 on all the best dining experiences. My favorite spot in the entire world, it's in the Caribbean, my favorite cruise line, and my current favorite city in the world. It changes on the regular, but currently, it's based on my tour, the filming locations of The Sound of Music. I'll introduce you to many of my fellow set jetters, jet setters, and storytellers. Okay. Let's get this party started. Send me your questions and comments on my Instagram at jetsetting with Michelle, and that is Michelle with one l. And don't forget to follow, listen, and share this podcast with others.

It really helps for others to find out all about the excitement we're having. Until next time, bon voyage.

And just like that, this episode is over. Thank you for joining me. If you've enjoyed today's episode, I would be thrilled if you would follow, like, and share this podcast with all of your like-minded, wanderlusting friends. And, leave a review on Apple iTunes or whichever podcast platform you listen to.