The Itinerary

The official travel podcast presented by Premier Custom Travel.

Hosted by PCT's Chris Grum, Scott McAlister, and Danielle Gonyea, THE ITINERARY highlights the latest travel news & updates, interviews with industry insiders, plus other features & tips designed to help you make a great decision when choosing your next vacation.

New episodes premiere each Friday at noon CT. Bonus episodes and breaking travel news reports are posted as necessary.

Contributors

Host

Chris Grum, ECC

Chris was born in Dallas and has lived all over the country. For ten years he lived outside of New York City and then spent time in Pennsylvania. His high school years were spent in Lufkin, Texas and that’s where he got his first job in radio.

The broadcasting industry would take him to Boston, Las Vegas, back to Lufkin and finally to Houston. Over a 25-year career, he played every type of music and met some amazing people.

He is the founder and owner of PREMIER CUSTOM TRAVEL, a travel agency based in Iowa Colony, Texas and specializing in cruises, theme park vacations, the Sandals & Beaches Resorts, and destinations worldwide.

In 2022, Chris was inducted into the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Hall of Fame as the Elite Cruise Counsellor (ECC) of the Year. Chris is also a co-author of the #1 best-selling books The Travel Advisor's Handbook and The Travel Advisor's Cruise Handbook.

https://www.premiercustomtravel.com/team/chrisgrum.html

Co-host

Danielle Gonyea, ACC

Danielle was born and raised in Connecticut. As one of eight children of a blended family, many adventures were had, piling up in the family van, to places such as Cape Cod, Virginia, North Carolina and most notably, Walt Disney World.

While attending college, Danielle worked 3 internships with the Walt Disney World College Program. After college, she moved to Orlando where she worked with the company for an additional 6 years in various entertainment roles.

Danielle now resides back in CT with her husband John and her three sons, Ronan, Zealand, and Gryffin. All three of her sons have been diagnosed with autism.

One of the most rewarding aspects Danielle has had, as a mother of three children with special needs, is to give them the gift of experience. Sharing the love of travel with her children has allowed them to expand their horizons, as they learn about different parts of the world.

https://www.premiercustomtravel.com/team/daniellegonyea.html

Co-host

Scott McAlister, ECC

Scott was born in Anchorage, Alaska and has lived in Texas and Mississippi, while attending schools in Maine, Massachusetts, Texas and Oklahoma.

Scott’s love of travel goes back to his Grandparents. His Grandfather was a recreational pilot who owned his own plane. Scott was raised hearing the tales of their travels, and as he grew up was able to begin adventures of his own. While attending high school in Maine, Scott was introduced to photography and it continues to be a favorite hobby today.

Scott married his wife Michelle in the fall of 2005. They currently reside in Willis, Texas with their cats. When not working, Scott and Michelle enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as kayaking, cycling and hiking. They are both active committee volunteers with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Scott is also a co-author of the #1 best-selling books The Travel Advisor's Handbook and The Travel Advisor's Cruise Handbook.

https://www.premiercustomtravel.com/team/scottmcalister.html