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The US City Traveler Podcast

Summary: The ultimate guide to traveling America. Discover Taylor Goldblatt's insider tips and tricks for making your next vacation your best yet. Whether you're planning a trip to MIami Beach, Walt Disney World, Washington D.C.'s National Gallery of Art, Central Park in New York City, or The San Diego Zoo, this podcast has all of the information you will need and more. It covers everything from the brand new Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas water park to seeing Lady Liberty herself.

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 USCT 010 : The Ultimate Guide To Orlando | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:27:45

In this session of the US City Traveler Podcast, I share all of my tips and tricks for making the most out of your theme park-filled vacay. This is an extra long one and a half hour episode, with everything you need to know. More specifically, in this session you'll find out about:  The 10 theme parks in the area and six water parks! (Including Tampa/Winter Haven) Why you should actually do one of those dreaded timeshare presentations. Choosing a good hotel Theme park money savings tips. The most unique resorts and dining options. Souvenirs at the right price. Also, I don't think I mentioned that most parks have one gift shop that seems to carry the majority of their sale items. Look for that place! And so much more!! Items mentioned in this session: The Disney parks: The Magic KIngdom (The new Be Our Guest Restaurant, Cinderella's Royal Table, The Crystal Palace restaurant), Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios (Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant), and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Hidden Mickeys The Universal Parks: Islands of Adventure (home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter; and the Mythos restaurant) and Universal Studios. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Home To Boma: Flavors of Africa and Jiko: The Cooking Place Downtown Disney (Home To T-Rex restaurant... among many others!) versus Universal CityWalk. SeaWorld - SeaWorld's Empire of The Penguin Wet 'n Wild Disney's two water parks: Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove. LEGOLAND Florida (45 minutes outside of Orlando) Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (1 hour and 20 minutes outside of Orlando; which also has it's own water park called Adventure Island) Gaylord Palms Resort CoCo Key Hotel and Water Park Resort Be sure to check out and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Our videos have been watched over 200,000 times, thanks everyone! Help Out The Show And lastly, if you haven’t done so already I would love if you took a minute to leave a quick rating and review of the podcast on iTunes by clicking on the link below! It would be extremely helpful for the show. Thank you! Leave a review for the podcast! Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoyed this episode of US City Traveler Podcast. Check us out for more of the best cities to travel in the USA. Please let us know what you think in the comment section below. Cheers!

 USCT 009 : Money Saving Travel Tips | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:11

In this session of the US City Traveler Podcast, I discuss my favorite tips and tricks for saving money when traveling. To get the complete guide, check out my new eBook, City Smart, which is set to launch later this month. During this episode, I cover: A story about the reality of Las Vegas taxis and what you can do to protect yourself. Some of the best free travel apps out there. Easy ways to edit images: whiten teeth, and eliminate red eyes. Great ways to cut hotel costs, mainly by being assertive! The ins and outs about undisclosed hotels. Cool ways to stay entertained while you are on the go. The value of discount codes! My brand new eBook, City Smart, which I look forward to launching in September 2013! It expands on these thoughts, giving you the ultimate guide to saving a small fortune on your next vacation. And so much more!! Items Mentioned in this Session: My post on The 16 Best Travel Apps A site for editing images on the internet: PicMonkey.com Not mentioned but very useful, here is a great article about the Top 10 Free Ways To Get Free Wi-Fi Anywhere You Go Hulu.com (Which you are probably familiar with, unless you've been living under a rock!) Check out more of the best cities to travel in the USA with the next US City Traveler Podcast. Please let me know any thoughts or questions in the comments. Don’t forget to leave a review in iTunes! Happy travels

 USCT 008 : The Best of Atlanta | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:56

In this session of the US City Traveler Podcast, I count down to the number one attraction in Atlanta. I also talk about my favorite places to shop and dine in "Hotlanta." During this episode, I cover: Why I love Atlanta and why I can't stand their public transportation/traffic. Some fun facts about the Giant Panda, which can be seen at Zoo Atlanta. A few fun facts that you'll like! At the end I include an added bonus where I discuss my tips for saving money when traveling, which can be applied to any vacation - Here's 52 Ideas for saving money on your next vacay. Items Mentioned in this Session: The 1996 Summer Olympics Info from Wikipedia's List of tallest buildings in Atlanta The Varsity (which is now open in the Hartsfield Jackson airport!!) Lenox Square Mall Phipps Plaza North Georgia Premium Outlets Houston's Restaurant MARTA (Metropolitan Rapid Transport Authority) Atlanta Botanical Garden MLK National Historic Site Centennial Olympic Park Atlanta hIstory Center Inside CNN Studio Tour Fernbank Museum of Natural History Six Flags Over Georgia The Georgia Aquarium High Museum of Art Stone Mountain Park World of Coca-Cola CityPASS Atlanta Check out the next US City Traveler Podcast to get the latest on the best cities to travel in the USA. Please let me know any thoughts or questions in the comments. Happy travels!

 USCT 007 : The Ultimate Guide To NYC | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:53

In this session of the US City Traveler Podcast, I discuss the five NYC boroughs and mention some of my favorite dining options, hotels, and attractions. Learn all about New York City. Whether you're planning on Kayaking down the Hudson or seeing the new National September 11 Memorial and Museum, there's always something new to do in the big apple. During this episode, I cover: My favorite things to do, some of which you probably haven't heard about. My favorite NYC events. A celebrity owned restaurant that Ways to cut costs in one of the most expensive cities in the country. Iconic ice skating rinks in the heart of town Find out some of the differences between the Bronx Zoo and the Central Park Zoo! I'll help you decide which is best for you. And so much more!! Items Mentioned in this Session: The Statue of Liberty Top of The Rock The Empire State Building The Guggenheim Museum The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) The New York Public LIbrary American Museum of Natural History NYC Subway (No, not the restaurant!) Times Square Central Park The NYC CityPASS New York Pass DoubleTree Times Square Trump Tower Plaza Hotel Hotel Gansevoort Little Italy and China Town The Highline Late Night with Jimmy Fallon One World Trade Center (formerly known as Freedom Tower) Joanne Trattoria The Ninja New York Restaurant is something I forgot to mention! This place is very unique because ninjas will creep up on you at any time. It helps you stay alert and its really fun and unique! MESA Grill Michael Jordan's The Steak House NYC Planet Hollywood Planet Hollywood - See how many restaurants they have opened and closed in less than two decades! Serendipity 3 Check out the next US City Traveler Podcast to hear about the best cities to travel in the US. Please let me know any thoughts or questions in the comments. Don't forget to leave a review in iTunes! Happy travels!

 USCT 006 : What about Las Vegas? – Tourist Guide | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 44:22

In this session of the US City Traveler Podcast, I discuss why Las Vegas is my second favorite city in the USA. Learn more about the direction the city is headed in and why I do not like it. Learn about some of the best attractions, shopping, dining, and hotels in Las Vegas. During this episode, I cover: Why I am irate over a decision the MGM Grand made, replacing their best attraction with a whole lot of nothing. The best free attractions in town. And so much more!! Items Mentioned in this Session: The (now defunct) Lion Habitat at MGM Grand The Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo (free!) Las Vegas Monorail Circus Circus Adventuredome (Their huge water ride was recently closed to make room for El Loco, a new roller coaster coming soon) Bellagio Fountains Show in the Sky at Rio The Fremont Street Experience The Golden Nugget Las Vegas The new Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas water park Sirens of TI The Mirage Volcano Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat List of Tallest Buildings in Las Vegas Stratosphere Tower The Palazzo Las Vegas The Rollercoaster at NY NY Flightlinez zip line at Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas (a short distance from the strip) The Venetian Gondola rides Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay The Eiffel Tower Restaurant Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Check out the next US City Traveler Podcast to get the scoop on the best cities to travel in the USA. Please let me know any thoughts or questions in the comments. Don’t forget to leave a review in iTunes! Cheers!

 USCT 005 : Why I Will Never Buy Another Timeshare | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:51

In this session of the US City Traveler Podcast, I discuss my parents timeshare and why it has turned out to be one big pain in the you know what! Times are changing, and I find timeshares to be practically useless here in the 21st century when, after the maintenance costs, you can get a hotel room for nearly the same price. During this episode, I cover: Why they are next to impossible to sell. Weeks expire even after you've already paid for them. ZERO customer service in the industry, once you've bought it they don't care. All the scams that are out there - you can't trust anyone. My time is worth something, I want to enjoy the whole process of planning a vacation, not feel limited and pressured to book my next vacation! Check out the latest US City Traveler Podcast episodes for inside tips and the best cities to travel in the USA. Please let me know any thoughts or questions in the comments. How has your timeshare experience been? Don’t forget to leave a review in iTunes! Wishing you the best of travels!

 USCT 004 : The Travel Channel SUCKS – Here’s Why | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:06

In this session of the US City Traveler Podcast, I expand from the original blog post I wrote about this, back in 2012. The main thing that has changed since last year is that they now have one, but only one show, that I actually like. I wish they would post more travel guides about large US cities. Not have six shows about food and four shows about ghosts. During this episode, I cover: Why The Travel Channel might as well hire Paula Deen now that she has been fired from the Food Network. My thoughts on their new "Rock My RV" show Find out which one of their shows I actually really like! Why they need to fire everyone on their team and start from scratch. And so much more!! Items Mentioned in this Session: See all of their current show listings, am I right? Why did they quit posting travel guide types of shows? I would love to interview the CEO and find out their reasoning, haha. Please let me know any thoughts or questions in the comments. Don’t forget to leave a review in iTunes! Check out the latest US City Traveler Podcast for guides on the best cities to travel in the USA. Cheers! Does The Travel Channel Suck? Yes, it's gone downhill fast. No, I love watching fat guys eat nasty foods! pollcode.com free polls 

 USCT 003 : Turn Your House Into Your Very Own Dream Home | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:02

In this session of the US City Traveler Podcast, I dices how you can turn your existing house into your dream home for a lot less than you may think. By the way, be sure to check out this article about 27 things that definitely belong in your dream home. Here is another great article about six things that you think add value to your home but really don't. During this episode, I cover: The do's and don't of renovations. The ultimate features to include in your dream home. One thing every pool owner should own. Black hardwood floors - the latest craze. Getting your very own laundry shote. Items Mentioned in this Session (and a few more cool things worth checking out): The Fancy iPhone App, my new favorite app! Check out some of the most expensive homes in the world. Get inspired on Pinterest by viewing "Dream Hime Amenities". There's always something inspiring on HGTV.com. Angie's List The Biltmore in Asheville, NC - Get inspired at America's largest home! Get romantic at the nearby Groove Park Inn. The Ritz Carlton online store! Get a peek inside Donald Trump's lavish homes! See Oprah's Hawaiian Home See all of Oprah's homes, planes, and toys! KIm K's last house Lord Disick Lifestyles of a Lord Check out the latest US City Traveler Podcast to learn more about the best cities to travel in the USA. Please let me know any thoughts or questions in the comments. Happy travels!

 USCT 002 : Vacation Homes 101 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:46

In this session of the US City Traveler Podcast, I talk all about YOLO! Why you may want to consider getting a vacation home. How to decide on a location, including some popular locations to choose from. During this episode, I cover: The pros and cons of a vacation home Buying a vacation home in a place that you plan on retiring. Location, location, location... Buy a vacation home with a friend? Make sure you are not going to regret it, try before you buy. Why you should consider renting it out. Items Mentioned in this Session (and a few more cool things worth checking out): See all of Oprah's homes, planes, and toys! The most Popular Destinations for vacation homes CNBC's Best Cities For a Vacation Home Check out the latest US City Traveler Podcast to catch a glimpse of the best cities to travel in the USA. Please let me know any thoughts or questions in the comments. Feel free to email me as well, if you want to talk in private; my email is on the contact page. Don't forget to leave an honest review ion iTunes! Happy travels!

 USCT 001 : Travel In Style | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 22:14

In this session of the US City Traveler Podcast, I give an overview of what the show will be about and tell why I choose this topic. Here is a great article from CNN, which I found very inspirational: Why More Americans Don't Travel Abroad. I also give an inside scoop, revealing all of the reasons that you should dress nice when you are on the road. Learn how to make a $20 outfit look like a $200 outfit! During this episode, I cover: What I consider to be the most important thing about the way you dress. How to look great and build your confidence. How to improve your photographs, it may be simpler than you think! My thoughts on getting inspired. How I got five sales associates to come help me (without asking!) The importance of dressing different depending on the city you're in. Why every adult should have wood hangers. Items Mentioned in this Session: The 2.5 Star Yelp reviews for Hermes Costa Mesa, CA Male Fashion Advice on Reddit Style Forum Upscale Hype Plato's Closet UNIF Clothing Christian Louboutins H&M Zara Express Scottevest T.J. Maxx Marshalls Decades See my travel in style playlist to see some of my favorite accessories. A copy of the first version of this podcast is included at the end of the playlist but you can ignore it if you want! Check out the latest US City Traveler Podcast for tips on the best cities to travel in the US. I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Cheers!

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