On this episode we’re delving into one of the more unique aspects of the cruise experience, and that’s the part that takes place on land. We’re talking, of course, about private islands and private destinations: areas on land that are managed by the cruise line and provide a dedicated area and special amenities to cruise passengers.

Senior cruise editor Andrea Zelinski and Cruise Planners advisor Mike Matthews talk with host Rebecca Tobin about the appeal of these places, the explosion of upgrades and expansions and why this is taking place.

This episode is the finale to our annual Summer Series, where we feature some of our favorite recent Folo by Travel Weekly discussions. This episode was recorded May 23 and has been edited for length and clarity.

New episodes begin next week!

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This episode is sponsored by Allianz Advantage https://www.allianzadvantage.com

Related links:

Cruise lines and crowd control https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Cruise-lines-crowd-control 

The evolution of cruising’s private islands https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/evolution-of-cruising-private-islands 

Mike and Amy Matthews of Cruise Planners Fernandia Beach https://www.mmcruisetravel.com/

On this episode we’re delving into one of the more unique aspects of the cruise experience, and that’s the part that takes place on land. We’re talking, of course, about private islands and private destinations: areas on land that are managed by the cruise line and provide a dedicated area and special amenities to cruise passengers.
Senior cruise editor Andrea Zelinski and Cruise Planners advisor Mike Matthews talk with host Rebecca Tobin about the appeal of these places, the explosion of upgrades and expansions and why this is taking place.
This episode is the finale to our annual Summer Series, where we feature some of our favorite recent Folo by Travel Weekly discussions. This episode was recorded May 23 and has been edited for length and clarity.
New episodes begin next week!
Episode sponsor
This episode is sponsored by Allianz Advantage <a href="https://www.allianzadvantage.com">https://www.allianzadvantage.com</a>
Related links:
Cruise lines and crowd control <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Cruise-lines-crowd-control">https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Cruise-lines-crowd-control </a>
The evolution of cruising’s private islands <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/evolution-of-cruising-private-islands">https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/evolution-of-cruising-private-islands </a>
Mike and Amy Matthews of Cruise Planners Fernandia Beach <a href="https://www.mmcruisetravel.com/">https://www.mmcruisetravel.com/</a>

Travel Weekly's team of reporters, editors and contributors explore ideas, share experiences and provide insight into what they’ve uncovered while reporting on some of the biggest trends in travel.

Travel Weekly's team of reporters, editors and contributors explore ideas, share experiences and provide insight into what they&rsquo;ve uncovered while reporting on some of the biggest trends in travel.

Hosted by Rebecca Tobin, managing editor of Travel Weekly

The Folo by Travel Weekly

Travel Weekly's team of reporters, editors and contributors take a deep dive into the biggest travel story of the week. 

In each episode, we invite invite our team of journalists and their trusted sources to delve into major travel trends that industry insiders, or just travelers, want to know about.  

You may be wondering: Why the Folo? Well, a folo -- f o l o -- is a journalism term, a kind of shorthand that basically means to follow a breaking news story with more in depth reporting and analysis. And at the Folo podcast, that's what we do. 

Hosted by Travel Weekly managing editor Rebecca Tobin.

Travel Weekly's team of reporters, editors and contributors take a deep dive into the biggest travel story of the week.&nbsp;
In each episode, we invite invite our team of journalists and their trusted sources to delve into major travel trends that industry insiders, or just travelers, want to know about. &nbsp;
You may be wondering: Why the Folo? Well, a folo -- f o l o -- is a journalism term, a kind of shorthand that basically means to follow a breaking news story with more in depth reporting and analysis. And at the Folo podcast, that's what we do.&nbsp;
Hosted by Travel Weekly managing editor Rebecca Tobin.

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