Tully Luxury Travel Podcast

It's no wonder that Sven Lindblad is a natural adventurer. His father, Lars-Eric Lindblad, was the first person to bring private citizens to the epic wildernesses of Antarctica and the Galapagos back in the 1960s. And for over 50 years, Sven has been leading people to some of the world's most remote corners through his expedition company, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions.At

Travel is rejuvenating for the spirit, but between having an irregular schedule, choosing between limited food options, and changing up exercise routines, it can sometimes be challenging for the body. That’s why today, we’re speaking with somebody who knows how to travel well and be well while doing it. Gina Livy is the founder and CEO of Weight Loss by Gina Inc., a business th

In this episode, we're speaking with James Rodriguez, the CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages.Atlas’s ‘intimate yachting expeditions’, as they’re known, are taking expedition cruising to a whole new level. With less than 200 fellow explorers per voyage, these small ship voyages enable unparalleled access to some of the world’s most desirable locations. It’s more like chartering

Welcome to the third season of the Tully Luxury Travel podcast! In this episode, we're speaking with Adam Sachs, a food and leisure writer, editor, and self-proclaimed 'kitchen tinkerer.'From sipping wine on the Grecian coast to rolling sushi in the heart of Tokyo, Adam Sachs has built a career writing about the most unique culinary experiences around the world. And now, he's embar

In this episode, Mary Jean Tully interviews accomplished chef and world traveler, Chef Kathryn Kelly. When Chef Kelly was 50, she made a bold decision to follow her childhood dream of becoming a chef. After a decades-long career in healthcare, she enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America, unsure what the future held. And now, 11 years later, she leads the world's only hands-on

In this episode, Mary Jean Tully chats with Captain Kate McCue, a true trailblazer in the cruise industry.When Kate was 12 she dreamed of becoming Julie McCoy from Love Boat, but she went a whole lot further and became the first and only American female captain of a large cruise ship. In an industry that is dominated by men, Captain Kate broke longstanding gender barriers when she

In this episode, Mary Jean Tully chats with Frank Del Rio, the president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise lines, who helped lead the cruise industry through its most difficult period in its history.In 2019, before the pandemic, over 2.7 million guests set sail with Norwegian. By mid 2020 there was no cruising. But, with cruising finally back on the agenda, we learn how Frank is steering

In this episode, Mary Jean Tully chats with Gavin Crawford, Director of Bespoke Experiences at Tully Luxury Travel. Gavin’s job is to make your travel dreams come true, from wedding proposals in the Namibian desert to champagne sunrises over the Serengeti.Gavin believes that travel affords a genuine connection with other peoples, cultures and ways of life and in its truest sense,

Inspired by the deep blue calm of the sea, the Ocean State of Mind is a new concept in luxury cruising that inspires us to travel deeply, immerse completely and linger in those special moments of pure joy and wonder that exploring this beautiful world brings. In this episode, Aida Silva, the Executive Vice President of Cruise Sales and Relations for Tully Luxury Travel, is stepping

Luxury travel isn't always about the sites you see or the style in which you get there. It's about being moved: deeply, joyfully and unexpectedly. It’s about creating moments that last a lifetime.From taking submarines beneath the arctic ice and sailing the fjords of Greenland to floating through the Amazon rainforest and cruising the ancient coasts of Athens and Rome, this episo