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Sunshine Travelers Podcast

Scott and Melissa Barronton

Real Travel Tips, Bucket List Inspiration, and the Confidence to Book the Trip and Go! Ready to travel more and better? The Sunshine Travelers Podcast is your go-to travel podcast for real-world travel tips, inspiring stories, and expert guidance to help you plan extraordinary trips, with less stress and more joy. Hosted by real travelers Scott and Melissa Barronton, this podcast is built for midlife travelers and couples looking to finally take that dream trip—whether it’s a luxury safari

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Episode 47 - Thinking About Driving Abroad? Here's...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2024/02/20

In this week’s episode, we wanted to address a common concern that we hear from our listeners. They are concerned about renting a car and driving in a foreign country. As you know, we have rented cars all over the world and think of this as a magnificent way to see and interact with the local cultures. That’s where Tripiamo comes in. Their goals is to help others travel safely, confidently, and further than ever before. They provide online driving guides for travelers considering driving in

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Episode 46 - Falling in Love with the Maldives

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2024/02/13

The Maldives is a place that has been on our bucket list for quite some time. However, the Maldives is so far away fromus and it's not something thatwe could ever do on a short trip. Before talking with our guests we actually had no idea what the flights for us from the US to the Maldives would look like (we do now and share that toward the end of the episode).In this episode, we talk to ourfriends Ali and Shep, who have visited the Maldives six times. Ali is an expert in researching and

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Episode 45 - What You Need to Know About Aruba

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2024/02/06

Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. We areplanning to visit Aruba and Curacao in March, and as part of ourtrip planning process, we try to talk to people who are already familiar with the locationand get all their tips on where to stay and especially where we should eat. In this episode,we invited Tammy, a friend of ours who has visited Aruba several times tothis epsisdoeto giveusher insider recommendations. Duringour conversation, Tammy mentions that she loves Aruba and has

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Episode 44 - How These Tools Will Help You Travel Better

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2024/01/30

In this episode, we are going to help those who want to travel more and better with some tips on tools that will make your travel and travel planning easier and better. These are tools that we use while planning and while on our travel adventures. Some are apps that you can install on your phone, and some are websites that will make your planning easier and faster. So grab your laptop and phone and let’s get started. While this is not an all inclusive list, this list intends to tell you

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Episode 43 - Trip Ideas for a Day or a Week in...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2024/01/23

In this episode, we are going to fly a short distance off the eastern coast of Florida to the Island of New Providence in the Bahamas. Many of you will recognize this place as Nassau, Bahamas. Nassau is the largest city and capital of the Bahamas so many people refer to the Island as Nassau. Join us as we discuss a couple of different ways that you can visit the island and we’ll share our tips on where to stay, what and where to eat, along with some must do activities while you are there

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Episode 42: A Weekend Itinerary for Pittsburg,...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2024/01/16

In this episode, I’m already missing college football and dreaming of baseball season. Today we are going to jump on a short flight up the east coast and visit the City of Bridges, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Once one of the largest producers of steel in the world, they definitely put it to use making bridges. 446 of them to be exact. Once known as Hell with the lid off because of the smoke, smog and fire that were prevalent during the steel making days, that is no longer true about

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Episode 41 - Arizona and the Grand Canyon

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2024/01/09

In this episode, we are taking you to two very different places in the state of Arizona. We’ll start off the trip playing golf, we’ll walk through a vibrant downtown, and enjoying the warm weather of Scottsdale. Then we’ll take a train north into the Grand Canyon as we explore beautiful sights, endless nature, and the historic El Tovar hotel. So pack a bag, grab some hiking shoes and your golf clubs and let’s get started on this epic adventure as we check off one of our bucket list

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Episode 40 - A New Year and a New Bucket List

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2024/01/02

As we get started on a fresh new year, we felt it was time to update our bucket list with all of the suggestions that have been made to us over the last year. Our very first episode back in April of 2023 talked about creating a travel bucket list. Something that you can use as an inspiration for your travel journeys. Today we want to give you a glimpse into what our bucket list looks like now. We’ll share with you our top 10 destinations that are at the top of our bucket list. So grab a

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Episode 39: 2023 Adventures, Stories & Surprises

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2024/01/02

What an amazing year it has been. In this episode wewrap up on the year and give you some insider knowledge on what we loved and what we would do differently next time. We also give you an idea of what you can expect in 2024. So pick your seats and let’s get started as we Journey through 2023. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. This year we visited 7 countries, Melissa checked off 4 new countries which were Ecuador, Slovakia, Jamaica and Grand Cayman Scott checked off 3

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Episode 38 - Lisbon, Portugal and Beyond

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/12/19

In this episode we embark on a journey to explore the enchanting areas of Lisbon Portugal. Nestled along the scenic coastline of the Atlantic Ocean, this is an area that seamlessly weaves together rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Join us as we meander narrow cobblestone streets, listen to the soul stirring sounds of Fado music and taste the wonderful culinary delights of this coastal area in Portugal’s capital city. Grab your passport and pack a bag as we explore

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Episode 37: 12 Destinations you Need to Visit in the...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/12/12

This week we share some travel ideas that will help awaken your wanderlust for travel in the winter. Most people think of traveling in the summer but we think Winter is the perfect time to explore new destinations and you have so many choices whether you are looking for that magical winter wonderland or maybe escape the cold to somewhere warm and tropical. We will cover it all, so pack your bags with something warm and maybe a bathing suit or two and let’s get started on discovering your

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Episode 36 - Cruising the Caribbean

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/12/05

In this episodewe share our recent cruise on Holland America to the Western Caribbean. Along the way we’ll make stops in Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel. If you are thinking about taking a cruise to these locations, you’ll want to listen in and hear our suggestions on what to do and where to eat while you are there. So pack your bag and bring your snorkel gear as we set sail to the Caribbean. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. Booking a Holland America cruise? Use this

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Episode 35 - Snow Skiing in Colorado

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2023/11/28

This time of year I when I see snow storms moving across the west, ourminds always goes to snow skiing in Colorado. In thisepisode will take you to a couple of our favorite resorts in the Colorado Rockies where we enjoy skiing. We’ll tell you where we stay, where we ski, and offer a few suggestions on places to eat while you are there. So pack your warm clothes and join us as we head west to the Colorado Rockies. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. Where we stay In Avon,

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Episode 34 - Gift Guide for Travel Lovers

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/11/21

In this episode we share a few of our essential items that we use in our travels to make things easy, convenient, and organized. Whether you are looking for travel essentials for yourself or maybe looking for a gift to give that person in your life that loves to travel, we have you covered. Join along as we unpack our bags and give you some insight into our travel essentials. Let’s start out by saying that for us nothing can beat the gift of sharing an experience with someone especially

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Episode 33 - The Best Way to Visit Napa Valley &...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/11/14

In this episodewe take you on a trip to one of the places in the US that we enjoy returning to from time to time. Welcome to the wine region of California. We’ll share three ways that we have experienced the wine regions and the pros and cons of each, some of our favorite wineries that we have visited, the wonderful places that we have stayed, and a few great places to eat while you are in the area. Whether you are seeking the perfect wine or just so breathtaking scenery, pack a bag and

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Episode 32 - Traveling Around the World Fast and Slow...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/11/07

This week we catch up with some dear friends that have been on their travel journey for a while now. They have literally traveled the world and are now slowing their travel down to have truly unique experiences in the places that they visit. So pack a bag and join us on a trip around the World with our Friends Mo and Erica. Follow Mo and Erica at Raut Finder on Facebook and @raut_finderon Instagram If you are interested in learning more about how your would book an Around the World trips or

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Episode 31 - Top 5 Scary Things About Travel

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2023/10/31

It’s Halloween and there is no better time to address some of the common fears about travel. We asked our followers to tell us what keeps them from achieving their travel goals and have distilled it down to the top 5 reasons. But we don’t think travel is scary at all, so we want to give you some suggestions on what you can do to tackle those fears and live your best life seeing the world one place at a time. So grab your trick or treat bags because we have some goodies for you today. Some

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Episode 30 - Tips for Planning a Trip to New Orleans, LA

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/10/24

Our bucket list is full of exciting international destinations that we want to visit, but this past week we had to opportunity to cross off a location that has been on our list for a really long time. In this episode we share about our recent trip to New Orleans, Louisiana. We’re going to talk about where to stay, what to eat, and so many things to do while you are in New Orleans. So pack a bag and join us as we cross off this destination from our bucket list. We’re certain that you are

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Episode 29 - Why We Fell in Love with Cancun, Mexico

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/10/17

One of the places thatwe have been many times as we started our journeys outside of the US is Cancun, Mexico. Many people will recognize Cancun as the home of all inclusive resorts, but we want to show you a way to visit Cancun and experience the ancient culture, foods, and places to play while you are visiting. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. Where to Stay: Hyatt Ziva Riviera Maya -formerly Secrets Silversands when we stayed there - located near Puerto Morales Westin

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Episode 28 - Should You Book a Mediterranean Cruise?

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/10/10

In this episodewe are sharing more details about our Holland America Mediterranean Cruise includingwhere we went, what we did,if we would recommend it, and few hints about booking a cruise overseas. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. Use this link to get a $50 onboard credit on a Holland America Cruise. I usedthe Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports Guidebook which combines the cities you'll visit all in one book instead of having to purchase one for each country. Port

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