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Notes From The Road - Spring Break

Greetings fellow fun-seekers! As someone who loves exploring new destinations, I can't emphasize enough how important it is to book your spring break travel plans as early as possible. Why?

Travel Tip - Unraveling the Differences Between Low-Cost and Legacy Airlines

In today's fast-paced world, the aviation industry offers travelers a plethora of options when it comes to choosing airlines. Among these choices, two prominent categories stand out: low-cost carriers and legacy airlines.

Beyond Your Backyard - Cozumel

Come with me to the Mexican island destination of Cozumel to learn more about Mayan Culture, through the food and the archaeology. We'll spend time with a spiritual guru who teaches ancient history through deep breathing and self-discovery. We'll also dine on delicious Mayan delicacies and learn how to scuba dive!

Destination Spotlight - 63 National Parks In One Video!

This gorgeous video, hosted by Erik the Travel Guy, features every National Park in the United States from Yellowstone to Yosemite, Acadia to Zion and every park in between.

Vacation Merchandise - 2024 Cats On Vacation Wall Calendar

Attention all cat lovers! If you've ever dreamt of whisking your feline friend away on a tropical adventure or wondered what your kitty would look like sporting a snorkel, the 2024 Cats On Vacation wall calendar is an absolute must-have for your cat-obsessed life. Prepare to be entertained, charmed, and maybe even a tad envious as you flip through each month showcasing our feline friends living their best vacation lives.

Destination Spotlight - Austin, Texas

Nestled in the heart of the Lone Star State, Austin, Texas, is a dynamic and eclectic city that effortlessly blends Southern hospitality, live music culture...

Travel Tip - What's Free In Las Vegas

Las Vegas, renowned for its glamour and extravagance, also offers plenty of free attractions for budget-conscious travelers. One of the city's most iconic attractions, the Fountains of Bellagio...

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Erik Hastings Biography

Erik Hastings, a.k.a. "Erik the Travel Guy"

Erik “the Travel Guy” Hastings is an EMMY award-winning television personality who speaks directly to consumers who can't afford to "get their vacations wrong". He is the host and managing editor of three internationally syndicated television series; "Beyond Your Backyard", “Food for Thought” and “Cruise Food”.

Erik leads an incredibly talented team of industry pros and is the editorial driving force of his platform. While the travel industry directly supports millions of families worldwide, Erik believes travel makes the world a better place. Through exploration and discovery, he has learned that travel brings cultures together and he eagerly shares that spirit with his viewers.

In 2005, Erik launched his own production company that specialized in creating high-quality, low-cost travel videos for online distribution, which has added “world traveler” to his resume. This enterprise encapsulates all of Erik’s true joys by combining video production, writing, discovery, adventure, performing and interacting with fascinating people in some of the most inspiring and beautiful travel destinations in the world. Since inception, he has amassed an impressive client roster including Hertz, The Greenbrier Resort, CruiseOne, Carnival, Pinehurst, Iberostar, and countless official tourism bureaus throughout the world.

In 2017, Erik and his creative team began production on "Beyond Your Backyard", a new educational travel series for Blue Ridge PBS. The series debuted in April of 2018 on Blue Ridge PBS and other public broadcasting stations and quickly gained national attention and new affiliates. Today, the series is seen by millions of viewers nationwide. The series is syndicated by NETA and carried on the CREATE Channel. In its first season, the series was honored by the industry with two EMMY awards for the show and its host.

In 2022, Erik formed a new venture (4:55 AM Entertainment Co.) with his longtime friend and creative partner Jason Zumwalt. His new company produces two series: “Cruise Food” and “Food For Thought”.

Erik spends (on average) about 25 weeks on the road per year. When he's not traveling, he spends time with his two daughters in the New York City area.

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