PURE Vacations: The Travel Podcast

PURE Vacations is the travel podcast for people who love discovering the world, planning unforgettable holidays and hearing the real stories behind travel. Join Wesley Baker and Dan Pratt as they explore extraordinary destinations, share ...more

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About the Show

PURE Vacations is the travel podcast for people who love discovering the world, planning unforgettable holidays and hearing the real stories behind travel.

Join Wesley Baker and Dan Pratt as they explore extraordinary destinations, share insider travel knowledge and talk openly about the people, places and experiences that make travel so addictive.

From the Mediterranean and the beaches of Mallorca to long-haul adventures, iconic cities and some of the world's most remarkable escapes, each episode brings you destination inspiration, practical travel tips, hidden gems and stories you will not always find in the guidebooks.

We talk about holidays, hotels, airlines, resorts, cruises, luxury travel, adventure travel, food, culture and the ever-changing travel industry, alongside conversations with fascinating guests from across the world of tourism and travel.

Expect honest opinions, behind-the-scenes stories, destination recommendations and plenty of humour from people who have spent their lives travelling and working within the industry.

Whether you're searching for your next holiday, dreaming about somewhere far away or simply love hearing great travel stories, PURE Vacations brings the world to you, one conversation at a time.

Subscribe and join us as we discover where to go, what to experience and why travel remains one of life's greatest adventures.

Meet our Hosts

Wesley Baker

Wesley Baker

Wesley is a best-selling author, a seasoned Entrepreneur, and a lifelong surfer and adventurer. Known for his acclaimed travel memoir Echoes of a Season and its companion Spanish Sunshine, Wesley blends storytelling with real-life experiences shaped by decades in the travel industry. A visionary founder and CEO of PURE ONE travel and leisure group, he has a history of building multiple businesses while never losing sight of his passions - surfing, travel, and pushing boundaries. His global perspective and leadership acumen give him the ability to turn bold ideas into reality. At his core, Wesley is driven by curiosity, compassion, and a spirit of generosity, championing a culture of support for others while inspiring audiences through both his books and his entrepreneurial journey.

Dan Pratt

Dan Pratt

Dan Pratt is a Wiltshire-based business leader, musician, and radio presenter with a passion for people, experiences, and storytelling. He is the Chief Operating Officer of PURE ONE Group, a global travel and leisure business, and the Founder and Director of DAP Consultancy, where he helps start-ups and SMEs transform their customer experience to drive loyalty and growth. With a degree in Music, Media, and Popular Culture, Dan has always combined creativity with strategy - whether through his work in business, his consultancy, or behind the microphone on his business radio show and podcast. Outside of work, Dan is most at home in shorts and a t-shirt, soaking up the sun, exploring new places, and travelling the world. A husband and father, he loves spending time with friends and family, swimming, playing music, and enjoying a good game of badminton. He speaks conversational French and never misses an opportunity to discover and learn something new.