Know Before You Go Travel Show

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Crack open a drink with us where ever you are and learn about the best vacation destinations around the world. Get in #VacationMode with us! As owners of Penyak Travel Company (and avid travelers ourselves) we dive deep into how to get the most out of your vacation, planning, and all the tips & tricks of the industry.

We cover everything from the hottest property reviews, destinations, cruises, Europe, domestic travel (who doesn't like Vegas?) and much more!

So grab a cocktail, wine, or a cold beer and enjoy the show with us!

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Recent Reviews
  • Jake Pearrow
    Great and useful information!
    Love the content and the deep dive reviews of all the different resorts and destinations! Will be giving you a call when we book our next trip! Could you please touch on the Majestic Resorts in Punta Cana? And how they might would compare to some of the resorts you have reviewed? Thanks!
  • Jason Kzoo
    Great all inclusive information!
    I love this podcast, it is a great resource for planning a vacation and is fun to listen to. Janet’s an excellent travel agent and helped me just book a great Sandals trip!
  • Brooklyn.M.
    Love it!
    I found this podcast while searching for podcasts about Cancun for an upcoming trip in November and it has quickly become one my new favorites! I listen to it on my way to work and picture I’m actually driving to the airport! I would love to hear an episode about top adult-only (party) resorts in Cancun. I hope to book with you guys in the future!
  • A mmmmmxyz
    Fab info!
    These two are really fun! They give lots of good info and tips. I appreciate knowing which resorts have walkable beaches, pretty pools, nice gyms, a good steak (though, I’m not going to Cancun for a steak dinner— I live in cattle country Kansas)! Thanks for an enjoyable listen.
  • Thoeun B
    Great podcast!
    I enjoy listening to all the great resort reviews, with a side of witty banter. Both of you add your own perspectives and personality to your podcast. Would love to work with you guys on a couples/group travel to Punta Cana! Best Group resorts to the Dominican Republic would be a good podcast episode since it would really help us pick a good one.
  • Benny Tackett
    Simply The best!
    I stumbled upon Janet and George’s travel site around 3 years ago. My wife and I quickly became loyal/consistent listeners. After several months of listening to George and Janet’s fun, informative, and entertaining podcast I reached out to Janet in June of 2023 to book a trip for my wife and I. We never reached a decision, and then several months later have finally booked our 25th Wedding Anniversary with Penyak travel. This was a last minute booking, and we’re so excited to travel to Secrets Akumal. Janet has been tremendous. She’s responsive, patient, detailed, and knowledgeable. Thanks Janet for all the help! Looking forward to our upcoming trip and many more in the coming months. I just told my wife, I will never book on my own again, Penyak will be our go to agent for all future travel questions and bookings. Thanks George and Janet for the consistent, weekly , and enjoyable “Vacations for our earbuds, and now our first trip with Penyak!
  • SassySausage
    The best travel Podcast!
    The show inspired us to travel to our first all inclusive this year, and we LOVED it! We want to go back and we’ve reached out to Penyak Travel to help us plan our next trip. Because if inspiration can create such a great vacation, I can only imagine how amazing one will be that they help us with. Always looking forward to new episodes here and new vlogs on YouTube! 10/10 hands down, do yourself a dang favor and listen. Emailed you about the name!
  • scotfp
    Foreshadow
    Corrently at impressions moxche, perfection! In last episode you mentioned a planned mexico trip soon, perhaps to impressions isla mujeres? Ive been waiting to hear your review of that property, i know you'll keep up the good work to inform us all where the best exists! Scot, Pdx
  • Shdjabx
    The BEST Travel Podcast
    My husband and I booked our honeymoon with Penyak travel. We went to Saint Lucia and it was great! We had the best time and enjoy listening to their input on other resorts. The way they describe everything makes you feel like you’re on vacation yourself, so I really look forward to their episodes. Janet is very knowledgeable and George always keeps the show fun. They have such great banter. Penyak Travel also has a YouTube channel which I highly recommend subscribing to! They provide excellent overviews of different room categories and resort walk throughs, so you can get an even better idea of what the resort would be like prior to booking. Thank you Janet and George for all that you do!
  • JUICEMAN3000
    Excellent Podcast
    I initially found George and Janet through YouTube as I was researching resorts for our 20th anniversary in 2023. It wasn’t until late 2023 that I found the podcast. I must say, they do an excellent job at covering all aspects of the resorts that they visit and review. If you’re looking for a fun and informative travel podcast, definitely give them a listen and follow them on social media as well.
  • NBottle
    Can’t recommend enough!
    I have been listening to this podcast for a couple years! I look forward to every episode. George and Janet are very knowledgeable about the travel they recommend! I have used them to book my honeymoon and I tell everyone that will listen to talk with PENYAK Travel. We are currently using them to book a trip for our son’s graduation trip for next summer! This is a must listen podcast!
  • Ddhdvdhdi
    Excellent Travel Resource
    I found Know Before You Go during Covid when I was missing travel and needed to dream of getting away again. I listened to quite a few travel podcasts before finally finding this gem! I listened to all the episodes as research for where to book our honeymoon once travel resumed. We wanted to best swim up bar and Janet and George helped us find it! Since booking our honeymoon with them we have traveled a second time and both experiences were absolutely fantastic! From date changes, to narrowing down our next dream spot, and all other helpful travel tips in between, we are so thankful for their involvement. Cant wait for our next journey with Janet and George to guide us!
  • Crystalgrif
    Informative and entertaining
    These two make me want to gooooo!!! They have an excitement about each resort or place they review that really helps to paint an accurate picture of everything from rooms to views to entertainment to excursions and even travel to and from the airport. I look forward to George’s humor and good time vibe and Janet is very knowledgeable and has a funny wifey way of bringing George back to topic when his excitement gets off course. I love it all!!
  • Cpalmjackson
    Great Pod & Travel Experience!
    LOVE the pod and YouTube! This is how I discovered Penyak travel, and I booked our trip after listening to many of their podcasts. We chose a resort based on their experience and fun banter. My husband and I have similar travel styles to Janet and George, so I love listening to their opinions and feedback. I appreciate how honest and realistic they are. Anytime I’m having a rough time at work or just a stressful day I turn on an episode and it helps me relax. Janet and George you make me want to be a travel agent and help others travel too! You rock! BONUS - Can’t recommend Janet and team enough! She booked a trip to Secrets Moxche for my husband and I earlier this year. It was BY FAR our favorite vacation we’ve taken! Booking was so simple and easy, she answered all my questions, provided so much useful information up front so we felt prepared. She was easy to get ahold of if I had any questions or needed to discuss anything. We’ve used other local travel agents before (local to us) and will always use and recommend penyak moving forward.
  • Akopczynski
    I love your podcast!
    I found you on YouTube and subscribed then came to find your podcast while researching secrets moxche. I love your vibe with each other. This is my first podcast and you have me ready for the next episode.
  • MSmithTahoe
    Very very late review!!!
    I’ve been listening to these guys for over two years but I’m embarrassed to say I could never figure out how to leave a review (insert cry laugh emoji cause I’m not ashamed to be an elder millennial). I love these guys!!! Great podcast with excellent banter, very charming hosts and good insight into the locations they discuss. I love that they stay on topic and also get lost sometimes. It’s never too structured, but janet still manages to keep George on task so they can hit every topic. I’m at a stage in my life where we don’t yet use a TA, but we can’t WAIT to work with Janet one day! PS: I know this isn’t a radio DJ call in situation, but if you ever take requests: I’m still hoping for a “best resorts for group trips” episode before some big milestone bdays in the coming years *fingers crossed*
  • girltrav
    Good content
    I love the content, but I find it incredibly annoying that Janet is constantly interrupting George and talking over him and correcting him.
  • PaxGrif
    Expert advice and great perspective
    Janet and George do a great job of explaining the pros and cons of different properties without adding bias to the conversation. When they do give personal opinions, they explain them so it’s easy to understand how it relates to your own preferences. We’re seasoned Sandals travelers but will 100% be working with them in the future when we explore other resorts in Mexico or the DR.
  • Coachdeal10
    It’s all in the Details
    We are regular mexico all inclusive travelers. Celebrating our 20th anniversary this summer, so in researching came across the podcast and YouTube videos! So helpful, I’ve listened to most of them in a few days! Appreciate you guys!
  • Tgquick
    Weddingmoon!
    Janet has been great to work with planning my Weddingmoon at the Grande St. Lucian! This podcast has been so helpful in planning and learning which was the best resort for me and my fiancé!
  • Ranger DK
    Excellent resource for Caribbean planning
    My wife and I enjoy staying at Sandals resorts. Your podcasts and videos are helpful for our research and planning. Your resort reviews are more comprehensive than most. Keep up the great work. Maybe we will run into you one day at a Sandals resort.
  • Krstydklwn
    Great, trustworthy information!
    Stumbled upon this podcast this week, looking for travel information and opinions I could trust for an upcoming trip, and this one was great! Both hosts offer their individual perspective on a location or property they are visiting. In a world full of travel vloggers, websites and books, their content is some of the fairest and best! I especially enjoy it when the host disagree, like on the MSC episode! Thanks for everything you do!
  • KSN10
    My weekly vacation!
    I’ve been following their YouTube channel for the last year or so and just started listening to podcast- wow! I’m enjoying it so much. It’s fun to discuss what I learn with my husband as we dream up our next trip.
  • Luke Rilon
    Best Podcast
    I have now officially listened to every episode and enjoy all of them except I’m not a Disney fan. Headed to Punta Cana November 6 for a two week stay! Thank You both for the hard work.
  • Kschlais
    Great travel recommendations!
    Great travel recommendations! And they are fun to listen to.
  • Crisrussell
    MyNewTripBuddy: Your Adventure Awaits!
    Love the travel tips and fun vibes! Used their advice for my next trip. Thanks for making travel planning a breeze and so entertaining - you’ve got a listener for life!
  • Jomama 8876
    The “Tom Brady” of Travel Shows
    Thank you guys for all the work you put into the show, YouTube and most importantly the help booking travel! You’ve been keeping me entertained on all my flights and drives for work the past 2 months, and that helps a lot. My fiancé and I can’t wait for Curaçao! Drop the link to the Penyak Travel trucker hat, I’m trying to look like George in December on the island!
  • FeralJosh
    Seriously a vacation for my ears
    Janet and George make, hands down, the best podcast for all-inclusive resorts that I have found. They are incredibly knowledgeable, and incredibly fun to listen to. Based on their recommendation, my wife and I are headed to Atelier in January for our first all-inclusive experience, and we cannot wait! (We’ve got two kids under five, and seriously, we love them, but this vacation can’t come quickly enough.). Also, I was skeptical of the Guess The Instagram Followers at first, but it has grown on me.
  • mbd531
    So great to work with
    I have listened off and on when planning vacations. Recently I wanted to plan a last minute trip to Cancun and I reached out to Janet to get help with deciding between 2 resorts. She gave me her honest opinion and I then offered to help me book my trip. We had less then 3 weeks before we were planning to go and even tho I usually do my own booking I was like GO FOR IT! It was one of the best decisions I’ve made. She made it so easy and seamless and even helped me move my flight on our departure day so we could get home a little sooner. Highly recommend Penyak Travel, I may never book anything on my own again! Also GO TO ATELIER!
  • Maccc Brown
    Great Podcast
    Love this podcast get so many ideas from it. Just recently booked Atelier Playa Mujeres. Can’t wait to go. Booked it from all the rave reviews and compliments you guys say about it. Would love to book a vacation through you guys next time. Keep up the good work.
  • 30goingnon80
    Vacation for my ears
    I love all the travel insights and first hand stories. Makes me feel so prepared for our next trip and gives me a fun escape to hold me over in the meantime. I’ve planned about 15 imaginary trips thanks to this podcast, but also trust in the Penyak duo enough to have booked our next vacation through them too. They’re the real deal!
  • tkloesel
    Great travel resource
    I’m obsessed with travel and found this show while researching resorts. Very useful and fun info to help you plan your trips and they are spot on about Jamaica! It’s been our fave since our 1999 honeymoon:) Looking forward to new episodes!
  • JayWat7
    Easy listening travel podcast
    Fun and light hearted travel show. If you like to travel to fun in the sun resorts this show provides great tips and insights.
  • joelisaac
    Upbeat, helpful
    Have listened to this podcast for years. Upbeat, positive, helpful, can-do vibe, they really help me see why I’d want to go to the places they describe. So, when I finally decided to take the plunge and book an all-inclusive, I knew I would call Janet. She was so helpful, put together great choices that were thoughtfully responsive to our needs. We had her book La Blanc Cancun, and can’t wait! So pleased. Thank you, Penyaks!
  • drahn27
    Very Informative
    We’re going back to Sandals La Toc for our 10 year wedding anniversary, and was looking for a Podcast that talked about this particular resort so we could see if much had changed and if there was anything new we needed to know about. Came across this one as they had just been there, and they did an absoulutelly fantastic job of covering all the ins and outs of the resort. Some of it we obviously knew/remembered, but there was a good amount we had either forgotten about or just didn’t know. Furthermore, I thought of something they didn’t cover and I reached out to them, and even though we’re not a client, they quickly responded answering my question. Will definitely be using them the next time we go!
  • Jennifer From Juggling Midlife
    The Perfect Travel Show
    I found Janet and George and got addicted to their Sandals YT videos. Now I started listening to their podcast and really enjoy them while I am working. I feel like I could hang out on the resorts with them and have a great time. Keep up the great work, it is so obvious that you two have a passion for travel and for each other. Looking forward to future podcasts and videos from you two!
  • drummersince97
    (Eric Hopkins) 100% satisfaction
    I recommend them 100% I have been looking on my own for a great deal for My wife and I’s 10th anniversary coming up. They beat any deal I could find by leaps and bounds!! The mix information and entertainment they provide through the podcast and YouTube is excellent!! I am beyond excited to be traveling through them in the coming year!!
  • Eirinn C
    My new favorite podcast
    Love the show! I’m a brand new travel advisor so I love listening to your reviews of properties I have never been to. I was so sad you didn’t mention Jumby Bay in your boutique hotel episode it is amazing you guys should check it out!
  • Mario1577
    Outstanding podcast
    Me and my wife are huge fans.. we also love to travel all over the Caribbean .. we love when you guys go to sandals trips. we love the full review show that how we make our decision to which sandals to go next .. hope we could meet at a sandals one day .. love you guys Mario From Los Angeles .
  • lhacken986
    Ignorant and uniformed
    These two spewed out American stereotypes and didn’t spend their time going to the cultural and historic sights of Amsterdam. Most of the podcast was spent talking about only the touristy area of the Red Light District. As someone who travels a lot, look elsewhere for a travel podcast if you want authentic travel advice.
  • Cemosu92
    Love this show!
    We don’t travel much so I LOVE how informative and honest this podcast is. Even for just long boring drives it keeps me entertained. Most recently we started brainstorming an anniversary trip and I had no idea where to begin. Not only did this show give us immense amounts of guidance, but they quickly responded to our info request and got us set up with the perfect trip! I would love to see them do a podcast for people like us that don’t travel much and want to know tips and tricks for traveling smart, safe, and having the best time (airport and flight tips, what to pack, what not to bring, 2023 travel, etc).
  • Ryan Lawrey
    Thank you!
    Thanks for all the good travel advice you’ve given on the pod. Also, thank you for planning our honeymoon to Sandals South Coast in April. We can’t wait. -Ryan and Emily
  • Michelle w/CMV
    TA Listener
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE ❤️ this podcast! So very informative! I am a long-time listener & travel advisor & take extensive notes on all of the properties discussed. You guys are GREAT & I love the content & the honest reviews. I hope to one day run into ya’ll at a property. Keep up the great work! Thanks for all that you do to keep me informed & up-to-date on properties! 😂
  • dgduff
    Great podcast!
    Its very obvious that they love their work and are very knowledgeable in travel. I love their chemistry and how George gets sidetracked.
  • nourishwellmoveoften
    Great Content!
    Love this podcast and look forward to each new episode. Since it was recently discussed on a show, I will throw in my two cents on George’s Tangents- I mainly enjoy them- usually fun side notes- but I have a feeling I’m doing the finger wheel with Janet at about the same times, hahaha! That said- sometimes I do feel Janet gets interrupted or talked over- I find myself wishing she’d been able to elaborate and finish her thoughts. This is better in recent episodes and perhaps something being considered. However, I must add- Janet is way wrong about the whole Chik-Fil-A vs Taco Bell debate 🤣 Keep the great content coming! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the updates of Atelier since you last visit- including the reservation system and the newly AO Estudio side since your last visit! Safe Travels! 🌴🍹
  • te$
    Long time listener and customer
    This couple is so informative and entertaining. Janet!!! Let George go on his tangents… it’s good podcast content. Lol Thanks for being so detailed.
  • FireLady37
    A vacay every week!
    My husband & I are Sandals regulars, and this podcast is like a mini vacation for my ears while I’m waiting for our next trip. Thank you for all the in-depth reviews.
  • LukeD423
    Best Travel Podcast
    Penyak Travel helped me book the perfect honeymoon trip! Highly recommend
  • Ckpederson
    Great podcast!
    Love their insight and reviews! After listening to the episode on Atelier, I booked it immediately. Here now and am so thankful for that episode as we would have never known about it otherwise!
  • Skliesen
    Great info
    Love the great info they share it’s practical and useful. I am so hooked on this podcast.
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