Sunshine Travelers Podcast

Sunshine Travelers Podcast

Hosted by: Scott and Melissa Barronton

Where do I even start planning a trip? How can I afford to travel? Where should I go? When is the best time to visit? What should I pack? What should I do when I get there? If you are looking for travel...

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Episode 74 - 10 Things You Need to Do Before Traveling

Planning a trip can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience, as the anticipation of new adventures often comes with ensuring everything goes smoothly. To make the most of your journey and minimize potential stress,...
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Episode 73 - Planning for an African Safari with Piper Mackay

There is nothing better than being able to check off one of those bucket list experiences that you have been dreaming of for a really long time.  This year, Melissa and I will be taking an African Safari in Kenya to...
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Episode 72 - How to Travel for Free or Nearly Free with Abby Hatteburg

People are always asking us how we can afford to take these epic bucket list vacations because they think it must cost a fortune.  The truth is Melissa hasn’t paid for a flight to Europe in years, if ever, in all of...
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Episode 71 - Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Greek Island Getaway

One thing that is hard to get wrong is choosing a Greek Island for your vacation getaway, but in this  episode, we will compare and contrast the & islands that we have visited to help you plan your perfect Greek...
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Episode 70 - Europe Family Trip: First-Time Tips & Traveling with Kids

We recently went on a 2 week trip to Europe with our daughter, son in law and their kids. It was our son in law''s 1st time and the littlest one's first time on an airplane (and we were taking a total of 7 flights). ...
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Episode 69 - Return to Puerto Rico: Exploring the Caribbean's Most Underrated Destination

We believe we may have found one of the most underrated travel destinations in the Caribbean. We have just recently returned from Puerto Rico, and this time we discovered so much more that Puerto Rico has to offer. In...
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Episode 68 - 2-Day Paris Itinerary: Our Must-See Attractions and Tips

Even with just a few days to view some of the most famous sights, we share with you what we did on our weekend in Paris, making a great itinerary anytime you plan to visit. We also share what we would do with even...
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Episode 67 - Rome in 48 Hours: Must-See Landmarks and Hidden Gems

In this episode, we  share a 2-day itinerary for visiting Rome, Italy. Rome is a popular destination for people who are traveling to and from Italy when embarking or disembarking from a Mediterranean cruise. It is a...
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Episode 66 - Top Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting the Amalfi Coast

In this episode we talk about our trip to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.  We did this on a couple of different day trips from Naples and want to share what we loved as well as some tips on what we would have done...
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Episode 65 - How to Get the Group Trip out of the Group Chat with The Travel Squad Podcast

In this episode, we explore the topic of group travel with our podcast guests, The Travel Squad Podcast. Melissa and I mostly travel just the two of us, so we wanted to bring in some experts to talk through the...
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Episode 64 - The Truth Behind Why We Often Choose International Travel Over Domestic

We were recently at an event where, of course, the topic of travel came up.  The husband asked us what our favorite domestic destination was.  We both looked at each other with a blank look and for the first time when...
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Episode 63 - Exploring the UK Beyond London: Our Top 5 Must-See UK Destinations

In this episode, we want to highlight some options if you have been considering a trip to the UK, but don’t want to spend all of your time in London. There are so many options for travelers from across the world, and...
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