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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 27 - 7 Places You Need to Visit in Italy

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/10/03

Italy, a mesmerizing country nestled in southern Europe, boasts a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty that has captivated the world for centuries. Italy is a land of diverse landscapes, from the snow-capped peaks of the Alps in the north to the sun-drenched coasts of the Mediterranean in the south. Renowned for its exquisite cuisine, Italy tantalizes the taste buds with its pasta, pizza, and fine wines. Italy’s warm hospitality, passionate people, and timeless allure make

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Episode 26 - Did You Pack Snacks?

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/09/26

Our journeys are often influenced by those that we meet and talk to. We love hearing stories of far off adventures that others have taken and we often use those to dream of new places to add to our bucket list. That’s how we met today’s guests Colin and Meg. We enjoy hearing the stories of their journeys around the world with their two small children.Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Colin & Meg from the Did You Pack Snacks? A Family Travel Podcast.Join along as we learn how

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Episode 25 - Why you Need to Visit Belize

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/09/19

In this episodewe are going to visit one of our favorite locations in Central America, the country of Belize. Belize is one of those places that is rich with cultural heritage, but also packed with opportunities for adventure. We’ll talk about where we stayed, what we did, and the friendly people of Belize - truly one of their greatest assets.So if are you arelooking for somewhere to gothat offers bothadventure and relaxation,grab your passport, pack a bag and let’s make that short hop down

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Episode 24 - 2 Days in Barcelona

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/09/12

For us, Barcelona ranks in the top favorite cities to visit across the world. We only had a2 days in Barcelona, but it is on our list of cities to revisit and perhaps enjoy an extended stay. You’ve often heard us comment on the podcast about our struggles with places that close down their kitchens early. We just aren’t early birds when it comes to dinner as we are usually going strong during the day enjoying all of the sights and culture of the places we are visiting. By the time we get

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38:59

Episode 23 - How to Handle Travel Disruptions

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/09/05

Our Tips for Handling Travel Disruptions Add in travel butter time especially if making other connections or meeting a cruise or tour. Pack Essentials in a carry on in case of lost or delayed luggage. Be sure to pack essential toiletries, chargers, medicines and supplements, a change of clothes, and swimsuit if needed. There’s no doubt that its frustrating so complain and get it out of your system (but don’t take it out anyone personally) and then move on and try to make lemonade out of

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Episode 22: Greece Off The Beaten Path

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/08/29

Sun, salty air, and delicious foods and wonderful hospitality. Today we are traveling to Greece, but we’re going to take you a little off the beaten path as we discover some of our favorite islands you may have never heard of before. We’ll travel on planes and ferry boats as we explore places to stay, magnificent food, and gorgeous waters that are calling your name. So pack your swimsuit and maybe a couple of outfits and let’s get started on an adventure you will never forget. When people

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Episode 21 - Scotland Road Trip

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/08/22

Travel with us this week as we head across the pond to Scotland. We'll tell you where we went, what we did, and how we got there. As usual, we'll sprinkle in plenty of information about what to eat and drink while you are in Scotland. This trip was filled with so many memories including seeing the late Queen's funeral cortege as we were driving to St Andrews. We have a lot of ground to cover, so grab your passport, pack your bags, and let's get started on this journey through Scotland. Some

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Episode 20 - How to Plan a Trip - Our Step by Step...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/08/15

We are often asked if we use a travel agent when planning some of our great adventures. The answer is both yes and no.Planning a trip to an unknown place is some of the most intimidating parts of traveling but it can often be part of the fun as well. We hope that this episode will make that task a little less intimidating and encourage you to try new places that you have never been before. Plan for that adventure of a lifetime. And do it like a pro. So grab your notepad and get ready to

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Episode 19 - How to Plan and Save Money on Excursions...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/08/08

As many people are returning to the open waters and once again enjoying cruises as part of their vacation, we thought we would share some insights on how to plan and book excursions that will help you get outside of the touristy cruise terminals and enjoy the local culture and experiences. Excursions booked through the cruise line can often be very expensive. We'll share with you ways that we were able to book the exact same excursions for sometimes half the price. So packyour flip flops,

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Episode 18: Dublin & Southern Ireland Road Trip

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/08/01

In this episode we take you along on a driving tour of Ireland. Our trip was focused on the southern half of Ireland and anchored through Dublin. Join us as we experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Ireland. We'll share our itinerary of what we did, where we stayed and what we ate. So pack your passport and join us as we tour through some amazing places. Get our 10 Day Dublin and Southern Itinerary Here! Our Itinerary included 3 nights in Dublin, Kilkenny, Dingle, Galway, Inis Mor and

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Episode 17: Navigating Walt Disney World with Senior...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/07/25

This is Part 3 of a 3 part series on traveling to one of our favorite places - Walt Disney World. If you have ever been to Disney before you probably already know how intimidating it can be, but follow along and we’ll help you plan like a pro. This final installment is if you are traveling to Disney either alone as senior adults or maybe you have senior adults traveling with you for a family trip. Use these tips to help devise a strategy for visiting the parks, tips for dining and nightlife

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Episode 16: Tips for an Adult Walt Disney World...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/07/18

This is Part 2 of a 3 part series on traveling to one of our favorite places - Walt Disney World. If you have ever been to Disney before you probably already know how intimidating it can be, but follow along and we’ll help you plan like a pro. This second installment is if you are traveling to Disney either alone as adults or with other adult friends or family members. Use these tips to help devise a strategy for visiting the parks, tips for dining and nightlife both in and out of the park,

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Episode 15: How to Plan a Trip to Walt Disney World...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/07/11

In this Episode we are discussing a Strategy to Use When Visiting Walt Disney World with Children. We talk about when you should go, where to stay, how long to stay, how to plan your days, and what to pack in your park bag. To get all these tips sent straight to you click here! For our COMPLETE Walt Disney World PLANNING GUIDE click HERE! Episode links: Consider using Standby Skipper to book your lightning lanes for you. Check out Kingdom Strollersfor delivery to the Orlando International

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Episode 14: Discover Amelia Island, Florida – A...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/07/04

Amelia Island Travel Guide Click here for a downloadable and Google Doc version of our Guide How to Get Here: Fly into Jacksonville International Airport or drive if you are within 5-6 hours driving distance You will probably want to rent a car, not only to get onto the island from the airport but to get to the beach and to downtown and so you can explore the state parks on the island. Sometimes it is difficult to get an uber to drop you off on the island (Scott has had several times that

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Episode 13: 10 Essential Packing Tips for Smooth...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/06/27

These tips will help streamline your packing process and ensure a smoother and more efficient travel experience. We keep our favorite packing essentials on ourFavorites Pageon sunshinetravelers.com. Here's Our 10 Essential Packing Tips for Smooth Traveling: Limit the number and size of bags you carry while traveling. We limit ourselves to 2 each regardless of checking bags or not. This allows for easier mobility, especially when transferring between different modes of transportation like

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Episode 12: The Benefits of Joining Travel Loyalty...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/06/20

In this episode we are going to talk about brand loyalty, how it helps you in your travel journeys and even our thoughts on when you should use reward points in your travel vs paying for your hotel or flight directly. If you aren't an experienced traveler you may be tempted to always shop based purely on price or location without giving a second thought about how you get there or where you stay. We'll share some of our stories and perhaps this will help you as you think about your upcoming

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Episode 11: Journey to the Last Frontier: Our Alaska...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/06/13

In this episode, we have two guest travelers joining us to talk about one of our bucket list destinations of Alaska that we traveled together on. We’ll discover how do you get there, what do you do, and what do you need to pack. Our special guests will help us answer these questions based on our first hand experiences. So pack your bags and let’s get started on this journey to Alaska. I’ve listed where we stayed but since many of the places are small, somelinks include several

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Episode 10: Antarctica, From the Icy Unknown to Your...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/06/06

In this episode, we have a guest traveler, Cathy Sandlin, joining us to talk about one of our bucket list destination of Antarctica. We’ll discover how you get there, what you do, and what you need to pack. Cathywill answer those questions for us based on her first hand experiences. So put on your Parka, pack your bags and let’s get started on our Journey to Antarctica. Based on our conversation with Cathy, we've got a huge decision to make now for our 30th Anniversary Trip and Scott's 50th

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Episode 9: What You Need to Know When Planning a Trip...

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/05/30

This episode we continue our “recorded onsite” series as we discover St John in the US Virgin Islands. No need for a passport this week as St John is another US Territory. We will talk about where to stay on the Island, where to eat, and what to do along with conversations that we’ve had over the last few days. So pack a bag and come join us on St John.Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. Get our full 7 Day St John Itinerary Here! It is a customizable itinerary but we've

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Episode 8: 4 Days in Puerto Rico

Sunshine Travelers Podcast ·

2023/05/23

On this episode, we have the privilege of recording on-site while in San Juan, Puerto Rico. We are going to discuss how to get here, where to stay, where to eat, and what to do while visiting Puerto Rico. So pack a bag and join us in SunnyPuerto Rico. Just to clarify US citizens don’t need a passport :) to travel to Puerto Rico but non U.S. citizens would still need one when traveling from the US. Some of the following are affiliate links and if you book or make a purchase we may receive a

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