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Unpacking Your Travels

Kate Andrews, Jeremie Laviolette, Mel (Melody Stiermort)

Booking Overview

Unpacking Your Travels is a travel-focused show featuring real trips, practical planning takeaways, and candid lessons learned from both travelers and advisors. It’s a good fit for PR guests tied to destinations, resort/hospitality experiences, family travel, and Canadian travel planning expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 12

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@playcationtravel.com

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Host

Kate Andrews - Travel advisor at Playcation Travel (Canadian agency). Runs client-facing vacation planning and supports guests with destination and resort recommendations, including after her familiarization (FAM...

Jeremie Laviolette - Travel advisor at Playcation Travel. Participates in familiarization (FAM) trips to experience destinations firsthand so he can advise clients accurately (example: a Jamaica FAM).

Mel (Melody Stiermort) - Appears as a host/advisor presence in episode materials tied to family trips and trip planning at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Also associated with a separate professional listing (stie...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Either (a) experienced travel advisors affiliated with familiarization trips/destination knowledge, or (b) real travelers with credible, story-driven experiences (family, couples, multi-generation) who can speak to planning/decision-making and on-the-ground outcomes; sometimes professionals tied to the trip’s service ecosystem (e.g., insurance) as secondary credibility.
Required Achievements:  
Completed destination FAM tours or resort inspections as a travel professional, Arranged and taken multi-day trips to specific destinations/theme parks/resorts, Demonstrated expertise in advising or supporting travel decisions for a Canadian audience

Recent Guest Discussions

Kate and Jeremie - Jamaica Resort Familiarization Trip Comparison (their Different Timing).

Kate (Andrews) - Familiarization Trip To Jamaica; Resort Tours/highlights; What Matters For Clients When Choosing Places To Stay; Post-hurricane Considerations.

Mel (Stiermort) - Family Trip To Walt Disney World And Universal Studios Orlando; “no Spoilers” Commitment; Highlights And Lessons For Other Families.

Amanda Kellmann - All-inclusive Resort Experience In Antigua; Expectations Vs. Outcomes From A Family Trip (with Husband, Brother, And Sister-in-law); Travel Advisor Perspective From Kate.

Recent Topics

Family Travel, Resorts, Destination, Vacation Planning, All Inclusive

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Unpacking Your Travels
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A Birthday Celebration at Walt Disney World (Without Setting Foot in a Park)

September 25, 2026

Samantha joins Francine to share how she celebrated her mother's milestone 75th birthday at Walt Disney World, staying club level at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in the Grand Destino Tower. She's giving an honest resort review of what they loved (and didn't) about this Moderate-almost-Deluxe property, from pool days to lounge views. Here's the twist: they filled their entire trip without setting foot in a single Disney park! If you're planning a relaxing, non-park-heavy Walt Disney World ...

Kate and Jeremie discuss her visit to Jamaica to tour resorts

April 11, 2026

Join your travel advisors Kate and Jeremie as they walk through Kate's visit to Jamaica.  As part of a FAM (Familiarization trip) for travel advisors, Kate was able to tour and experience many resorts.  While these trips sound like all fun, they are a lot of work gathering knowledge for clients.  Kate and Jeremie explore the highlights of the resorts, things that are important to clients before picking a place to stay and of course the coffee!  Hear how things have progressed since the hurric...

Star Wars, Harry Potter and Super Nintendo Fans Dream Trip With Mel and Kate

March 09, 2026

Mel took her family right into the magic of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando resort with back to back trips!  They committed to "no spoilers" before their trip and were so impressed with they way the parks immersed them right into their favourite stories and games.  Hear how they enjoyed their family time and some of their highlights! Find Melody at https://www.stiermortgages.ca For help planning your next vacation, contact Kate: Website:  https://playcationtravel.com/kate-and...

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Frequently asked questions

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Unpacking Your Travels
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How do I get in touch with Unpacking Your Travels?

Unpacking Your Travels is hosted by Kate Andrews and Jeremie Laviolette. Its publicly listed email is podcast@playcationtravel.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Unpacking Your Travels?

The publicly listed email for Unpacking Your Travels: podcast@playcationtravel.com.

How many listeners does Unpacking Your Travels have?

Podseeker estimates Unpacking Your Travels reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Unpacking Your Travels?

Unpacking Your Travels typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Either (a) experienced travel advisors affiliated with familiarization trips/destination knowledge, or (b) real travelers with credible, story-driven experiences (family, couples, multi-generation) who can speak to planning/decision-making and on-the-ground outcomes; sometimes professionals tied to the trip’s service ecosystem (e.g., insurance) as secondary credibility. Common among recent guests: Completed destination FAM tours or resort inspections as a travel professional; Arranged and taken multi-day trips to specific destinations/theme parks/resorts; Demonstrated expertise in advising or supporting travel decisions for a Canadian audience. Recent guests include Kate and Jeremie, Kate (Andrews), and Mel (Stiermort).

How hard is it to get booked on Unpacking Your Travels?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Unpacking Your Travels cover?

Recent episodes cover Family Travel, Resorts, Destination, Vacation Planning, and All Inclusive. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcast@playcationtravel.com

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