A great trip can be ruined or at least hampered by a poor packing list!! Expert traveler and show host Heather Tate gives you all the pro-tips for making the most of your Caribbean vacay!!

Heather shares with us her favorite bookstores that are worth traveling to visit.

Even the best travel planning can't make the weather behave like we want! Sometimes the weather goes sideways when we are on vacation. Heather's tips help us deal with the unexpected!

Sometimes you can't take a big trip because of obligations, time constraints or lack of funds. But that doesn't mean you can't have a lot of fun traveling right in your back yard! This week Heather gives us some tips for traveling close to home.

In the spring, our thoughts turn naturally to flowers. In this episode Heather gives some great tips for seeing beautiful fields of tulips in Amsterdam!!

In this week's episode of Talk Travel With Heather Tate, Heather gives us all the tricks and tips for taking a trip to nearby Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

This week Heather gives us her travel tips for traveling in outer space...just kidding...her travel tips for taking space themed trips.

This week Heather takes us on a virtual trip across "the pond" to beautiful Ireland! Happy St. Patrick's Day.

Sometimes spring break means a big family trip but other years, there's just no time or funds for a week long trip. That's no problem!! Heather gives subscribers a great list of day trips for all of us headquartered in Northeast MS. Go on!! Take a trip!! Take a day trip!

In the last episode, Show Host Heather Tate discuss the Pre-Trip Jitters that many people experience before a trip. In this episode, Heather talks about the let down and Post-Trip Blues. Heather gives several tips on how to keep enjoying the trip once you return home as well as how to plan for your next adventure. When you are ready to plan your next trip, let Heather and Logan Tate help! For more information, follow "Heather and Logan Tate: Whimsical Destinations" on Facebook or go to...

Some people experience "Trip Jitters" from the moment they decide on a trip destination to the day they actually leave. It may be worrying about what they will forget to take or something changing their plans or it might be excited jitters because of looking so forward to the trip and the experiences awaiting. Either way, Heather uses this episode to offer some recommendations to help offset the worrying and help every trip to go smoothly. Keep following this podcast because next week,...

Some people think of a "splurge" as something wasteful that you don't need. Well, in this episode, Heather reminds travelers that a travel splurge is always worth it! A travel splurge could be a room or flight seating upgrade, a room with a view, turning a 4 night trip into a 5, 6 or 7 night trip, or even a specific excursion or tour. Making the most of every trip creates great experiences and the BEST memories. When evaluating whether a possible "splurge" is worth it, the first thing is to...

When you are ready to plan your next trip, let Heather and Logan Tate help! For more information, follow "Heather and Logan Tate: Whimsical Destinations" on Facebook or go to "whimsicaldestinations.com".

In this 80th episode, Show Host Heather Tate shares her top ten suggestions for types of trips to take with kids. Heather and Logan have two sons, Christian and London, and together they have taken many family trips. Topping the list is National Parks followed quickly by visiting the State Parks of your home state. The whole list inspires great ideas for spring and summer travel. Give this episode a listen for a kid-approved list of fun destination-type trips! When you are ready to plan your...

In this episode, Heather shares what she says was one of the COOLEST travel experiences she's ever had - swimming with manatees in the springs of Florida! As temperatures drop in the fall, manatees, also known as sea cows, gravitate toward the warm springs of Florida, especially Crystal Springs, FL where visitors can swim, snorkel, and kayak in a clear-bottomed kayak in the crystal clear water. There are ways to see the manatees that do NOT require getting in the water such as observatories,...

Cold weather is here!! And, - love it or hate it - snow is at the top of all our minds. This week's episode is all about mountain destinations and outside fun! With lots of winter fun to be had, Heather lets listeners know that wherever there is a mountain, there is an opportunity for snow-filled, outdoor activities like skiing, snow tubing, hiking, sledding, snowboarding, and riding snow mobiles. Give this podcast a listen if you have ever thought about a ski trip or just enjoy spending...

Special holidays that create three-day weekends for us are special times to reflect upon and acknowledge the accomplishments of those being honored or remembered. Three Day Weekends are also a great time to rest, relax, enjoy life, and get caught up on all the things you've been missing. In this episode which airs on Martin Luther King Day, Heather lists the other three-day weekends that are coming up throughout the year and offers advice on how to make the most of them with great travel...

How much do you know about the area where you live? Have you ever experienced all your local area has to offer? In this episode, Heather encourages listeners to think about where you would take "out of town" company to get a taste of local flavor - and then go there yourself! So many times, we don't actually take advantage of all the cool things that surround us whether it is a museum, a restaurant, a walking tour or hiking space, or other adventure. In 20 24, get out and explore North MS...

In this first episode of 2024, Show Host Heather Tate encourages listeners to start checking off those Travel Bucket List places! She reminds listeners that travel can be to another country, a city you have never visited, and simply taking an excursion or local tour you have never taken. Travel can even be close to home and be a quick little day trip. If you do want to travel within the states or out of the country, start making plans for that now. There are lots of deals and discounts to be...

In this last episode for 2023, Heather gives a month by month Year in Review of the travels she and her family have experienced. The past year has been great for Heather to travel alone, with her husband Logan, as a family with their sons London and Christian, and with her precious mother. With so many fun memories made, it is easy to see why she is looking so forward to all the travels ahead in 2024. Travel is the perfect way to experience life and, if you don't have any travel plans yet...

Most people don't realize that the holiday season is the busiest time of the year to book future trips! In this episode, Heather discusses "Wave Season". Heather tells the listeners what "Wave Season" means, what it means for you - the future traveler -, and how you can take advantage of its benefits while avoiding some bumps in the road. When you are ready to plan your next trip, let Heather and Logan Tate help! For more information, follow "Heather and Logan Tate: Whimsical Destinations"...

In this episode, Heather talks about how couples trips can be romantic but should also be a great balance of what both each individual partner enjoys. She also suggests that each partner sit down separately and make a list of personal hobbies and things they enjoy personally - or things they would want to try, places you want to visit, and things you want to do. Cut each list into strips and put the papers in his and hers bowls. When planning your couples get away, take turns drawing from the...

In this week's episode, Heather talks about visiting the various towns where Hallmark Christmas Movies are made. Many are in snowy, far from the South locations like New York City, Utah, Colorado, Montana, or Michigan but occasionally there are ones filmed in Southern locales. One such place is Natchez, MS. Others include Helen, Georgia; Branson, MO; Natchitoches, LA; and St. Augustine, FL. Each of these places offers walk-through activities, beautiful Christmas lights, carriage rides, and...

In this episode, Heather offers some gift ideas that are not just great for holiday gifts but also for those "all through the year" times too. Luggage tops the list of most useful travel gifts! While a larger piece of luggage is always needed, many people don't always have a great carry-on suitcase or travel backpack. Items like eye masks, neck pillows, and small blankets help make airplane travel comfy. Heather also talks about some thoughtful gifts like travel journals or scrapbooks so that...