This week on Travel Chat with Ashley & Emily They're back with the second half of their hosted stay at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando — but this time, it’s all about the details! After last week’s big-picture overview, Ashley and Emily are diving deep into the incredible amenities that make this resort so special. From world-class golf and a dreamy spa to standout dining, seamless transportation, and next-level service, they’re covering it all. If you loved the first part of their hoste...

Ashley and Emily are back from an incredible hosted stay at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort — and in part one, they’re spilling all the details. From flawless service to magical surprises, this trip was packed with Disney magic and luxury from start to finish. They share their flight experience, a little-known airport lounge rule, and trying the iconic Harry Potter Krispy Kreme donut. You’ll also hear all about their night at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Hallow...

Ashley takes the stage in this episode, sharing the story of her unforgettable birthday trip. What began as a plan to celebrate in Bora Bora quickly changed when business class flights proved impossible to book. With a flight credit in hand, she pivoted to Cancun — a destination she knows and loves. The first half of her stay at the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen brought a few bumps, but things truly unraveled when she moved to a second hotel. After a series of bizarre, frustrating, and downrig...

What happens when your “maybe elopement in Italy” turns into a totally unique wedding at UMASS? In this episode, Emily takes listeners behind the scenes of her two-year wedding planning saga—from the initial dream of escaping to Italy, to pivoting into a heartfelt ceremony at her alma mater. Emily opens up about how she chose to keep things real and meaningful, skipping traditional florals and embracing nonconformity in her wedding style. Meanwhile, Ashley gets candid (and comedic) about her ...

Send us a text Today on Travel Chat: Ashley and Emily are finally making a dream come true—their ultimate bestie trip to the European Christmas Markets! 🎄✨ After years of dreaming and scheming, it’s really happening, and they couldn’t be more excited. In this episode, they dive into their wishlist itinerary, chat about the charming cities they hope to visit, and even throw around ideas for a few spontaneous stops along the way. Whether you're a holiday market lover or just here for the fun of...

Send us a text This week on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, things get personal—and a little wild! After chatting about it forever, Ashley is finally taking the plunge: she’s making a major move and starting fresh in a brand-new city. Tune in to hear where she's headed and why now felt like the perfect time to take the leap. She also shares how she’s designing her new space with the help of a groundbreaking home design company that’s changing the game. And because no episode is complete wi...

Send us a text **Thank you all for your patience and messages- the tech issues have been fixed! Enjoy the episode!** Ashley and Emily are back—and this time, they're talking all things HAWAII! 🌺🌴 As East Coasters, Hawaii hasn’t always been at the top of their travel list (so many closer bucket-list spots!). But when Emily flew out to visit a friend, everything changed. She finally gets the hype—and she's here to spill all the details. From where she landed and stayed to the can't-miss activit...

Send us a text Ashley and Emily wrap up their Disney interview series with the planDisney team, and this time, they’re diving into Ashley's personal favorite topic—luxury! While Ashley reigns as the queen of VIP tours, this episode reveals that luxury touches can be found throughout Disney, even at various price points, if you know where to look. This episode is packed with practical tips and brilliant ideas to help you craft a one-of-a-kind, magical Disney experience. Whether you're dreaming...

Send us a text This week on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, the ladies are soaking in the magic at Disney during a special hosted stay. For the first time ever, they’re sitting down to do an exclusive interview for the podcast! Tune in as they chat with planDisney experts about all things family travel at Disney. With kids in tow on this trip, Ashley and Emily dive deep into the best tips and tricks for navigating Disney with little ones. From insider advice to helpful recommendations, thi...

Send us a text Today on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, the ladies have some BIG NEWS! But...you'll have to tune into this episode to find out what it is. Trust us, it’s worth the wait. Before they dive into the big reveal, they are sharing all the details of Ashley’s recent trip to Disney, where she had the ultimate experience: a coveted 10-hour VIP tour! She’s giving the inside scoop on this exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime (or more if you're Ashley) adventure, and all the perks that c...

Send us a text Welcome back to Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily for Season 3! This season promises to be bigger and better than ever, with tons of exciting updates, fresh adventures, and special announcements from your favorite hosts. Ashley and Emily are kicking things off by sharing some big life changes and personal updates, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what’s been happening in their worlds. Get ready for a season full of incredible travel stories, expert tips, and fun surprises...

Send us a textIn the second installment of their Kenyan safari, Ashley and Emily dive into all the nitty-gritty details of their incredible safari experience. From the thrill of spotting wildlife to the behind-the-scenes logistics, they share everything you’d want to know about the safari itself!What types of animals did they encounter? How did the safari driver make the experience even more unforgettable? Ashley and Emily recount their up-close encounters with Kenya’s stunning wildlife and s...

Send us a textIn today’s episode of Travel Chat, Ashley and Emily share the unforgettable details of their bucket-list, luxury safari adventure in Kenya. In this first of a two-part series, they take you behind the scenes of Ashley’s wild journey to reach their hotel, which starts with a crazy experience at a Hyatt. Tune in to hear how Ashley’s famous sass got things back on track—this story is one you won’t want to miss!On the flip side, their stay at the JW Masai Mara was nothing short of p...

Send us a textOn today’s episode of Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, the girls are back for a long-overdue catch-up! In this special conversation, they reflect on the podcast highlights of 2024 and discuss some big changes happening within the podcast and beyond.Ashley and Emily dive into their plans for the future, exploring the directions they’re taking their businesses in 2025. They also take one of their famous side quest conversations in a big topic: the ever-evolving landscape of the ...

Send us a textThis week on Travel Chat, Ashley and Emily are bringing you a truly unhinged episode that covers a little bit of everything! First, they tackle a hilarious and unexpected question that came up during the Travel Partner Game at TravelMore, which is essentially their version of the Newlywed Game—travel style! Get ready for some laughs as they answer questions that reveal a bit more than they expected!But that's not it. They also dive into the details of their upcoming safari adven...

Send us a textToday on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, we’re taking you on a journey back in time to Emily’s unforgettable experience on the Nomad Cruise! If you’ve ever wondered what life is like aboard this unique, travel-focused cruise for digital nomads, then this episode is a must-listen.Emily walks us through her incredible adventures, starting with her time on the Nomad Cruise, and shares the excitement of being part of a community of like-minded travelers. From meeting inspiring pe...

Send us a textAshley and Emily are BACK after taking a well-deserved break following TravelMore Con, and they’re ready to share all the exciting details! In this episode, they spill the tea on everything that went down over the weekend—from the incredible sessions to the unforgettable moments that made the conference such an amazing experience.Whether you missed out this year or were there soaking it all in, this recap covers it all. Ashley and Emily dive into the top highlights and they tell...

Send us a textJoin the Travel Chat ladies as Ashley picks up where she left off last week, sharing the story of evacuating her Grandmother from Asheville to Dallas. This episode takes you through their last few weeks together, filled with ups, downs, and everything in between. As always, these ladies are open and candid, and this episode is no exception.They’re also excited to connect with everyone at TravelMore this weekend! And if you miss the surprise announcement at the conference, be sur...

Send us a textIn this episode of Travel Chat, Ashley and Emily delve into the heartbreaking aftermath of Hurricane Helene, focusing on its devastating effects in Ashley’s hometown of Asheville. They discuss the profound impact of the storm on the community, including Ashley’s personal experience of returning home to find her childhood town transformed and her grandmother’s home lost.Ashley shares her journey back from Mexico, detailing the emotional challenges she faced while trying to help h...

Send us a textIn this episode, Emily concludes their four-part Travel Creator Series with an insightful solo discussion on the invaluable role of conferences and events for travel creators.Join Emily as she dives into the myriad opportunities these gatherings provide—from TravelCon to WITS to TravelMore (there are only a HANDFUL of tickets left to meet Ashley and Emily in Dallas at TravelMore Con- link below!) and beyond! You'll discover how these events are not just about learning, but also ...