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Issue #1 | [MAY 2025]
Hey Parker Fam!
We're so excited to share some incredible updates with you. As always, thank you for being part of our travel journey - we truly couldn't do this without your amazing support!
🍽️ EXCITING NEW CRUISE CONTENT COMING THURSDAY!
Parkers On The Go has something special dropping Thursday, May 29th that you're going to LOVE!
We're taking you behind the scenes of the Reconnecting at Sea Couples Cruise aboard the stunning Celebrity Ascent. But this isn't just any cruise video - we're diving deep into:
✨ Late Night Food Adventures - All the secret spots and hidden gems for after-hours dining
✨ Couples Activities After Dark - Romantic experiences you might not know about
✨ Celebrity Ascent's Evening Scene - What happens when the sun goes down
If you've ever wondered how to maximize your cruise experience beyond the typical day activities, this video is for YOU! We're sharing honest reviews, real costs, and those little-known tricks that make all the difference.
🔔 Set your notifications - you won't want to miss this one!
🌍 BIG NEWS: WE'VE LAUNCHED A SECOND CHANNEL!
Here's something we've been working on for months - we're expanding beyond the seas!
Meet 2 Parkers 1 World - our brand new YouTube channel dedicated to ALL the incredible travel adventures that happen on land (and in the air)!
Why Create a New Channel?
You know how much we LOVE cruising - and that's never changing! But here's the thing: cruising opened our eyes to this massive, beautiful world, and we realized there are so many amazing travel experiences we've been dying to share with you that just don't fit on a cruise-focused channel.
2 Parkers 1 World is our love letter to:
🚂 Train Travel Adventures (especially scenic routes across America)
🎢 Theme Park Deep Dives (Disney, Universal, and beyond)
💎 Hidden Gems in North Carolina (our home state has incredible secrets!)
✈️ International Land Adventures
🏕️ Budget-Friendly Travel Tips for every type of trip
What's Already on the Channel:
📹 Channel Trailer - Meet us and see what we're all about
📹 Train Travel 101 - Everything first-timers need to know
📹 Disney All-Star Music Resort Guide - Honest budget hotel review
📹 Disney Trip Countdown Series - Our preparation journey
🚂 SPECIAL SERIES ALERT: Disney Train Adventure!
Here's the big one - premiering Wednesday, May 28th:
Our complete Disney Train Series!
We did something we've NEVER done before - we took an overnight train from North Carolina to Disney World. We documented everything:
The 14-hour journey experience
Honest costs vs. flying
Disney All-Star Music Resort review
Birthday celebration at Animal Kingdom
Would we do it again?
This isn't just travel content - it's a real experiment to see if train travel to Disney is worth it for families like ours!
📺 WEEKLY TIPS VIDEOS COMING SOON!
We heard you loud and clear - you want MORE practical travel advice!
Starting next month, we're launching weekly tips videos across both channels:
🚢 Cruise Tips Tuesdays (Parkers On The Go)
🌍 Travel Hacks Thursdays (2 Parkers 1 World)
These short, actionable videos will give you:
Money-saving strategies
Packing hacks
Booking secrets
Hidden perks and benefits
Real-world problem solutions
Think of them as your weekly dose of travel wisdom that you can use on your next adventure!
📝 INTRODUCING: MRS. PARKER'S TRAVEL BLOG!
Last but not least - we've launched Mrs. Parker's Travel Blog!
This is going to be your one-stop resource for everything we create across both channels, PLUS exclusive content you can't get anywhere else:
📋 Detailed Trip Guides for every destination we visit
💾 FREE Downloads - packing lists, budget templates, planning guides
📊 Behind-the-scenes content from our videos
🎯 Extended Tips & Tricks that didn't make it into the videos
📱 Printable Resources are perfect for offline planning
Every video we make will have a corresponding blog post with extra details, resources, and free downloads to help you plan your own adventures.
The blog launches alongside our Disney Train series next week, and the first free download will be our complete "Train Travel to Disney Planning Guide" with everything we learned!
💙 THANK YOU FOR GROWING WITH US!
Here's the thing - none of this changes our commitment to cruise content. Parkers On The Go is still our home base, and we have SO many exciting cruise adventures planned for the rest of 2025.
What this expansion means is that we can now share MORE types of travel with you, helping you explore the world in every way possible. Whether you're a cruise-only traveler or someone who loves mixing up your adventures, we're here to help you travel better, spend smarter, and create incredible memories.
Want to support our new adventure?
Subscribe to 2 Parkers 1 World on YouTube
Follow Mrs. Parker's Travel Blog
Share this with anyone who loves affordable travel
Keep watching Parkers On The Go for all your cruise needs!
🗓️ WHAT'S COMING NEXT:
This Thursday (May 29): Celebrity Ascent Late Night Adventures video
Next Wednesday (May 28): Disney Train Series premiere
June: Weekly tips videos begin
Summer 2025: North Carolina road trip series, more train adventures, and surprise cruise content!
As always, thank you for being the best travel community on the internet. Your support, comments, and shared excitement make every single video worth creating.
Ready to explore 2 Parkers 1 World? Let's go! 🧭
Safe travels and see you in the comments,
The Parkers 💙
P.S. - What type of land-based travel are YOU most excited to see us try? Train across Europe? Theme park road trip? National parks adventure? Let us know!
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Adventure begins with every mile, every moment, every memory. ✨
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Share your adventures with me using the hashtag #cruisingwithethepa
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