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Sunshine Travelers Podcast

Sunshine Travelers Podcast

By: Scott and Melissa Barronton
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 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 in Kenya, a scenic train journey or walk through Europe, a coastal road trip in the US, or that dream cruise. Each weekly episode features: • Bucket list destination guides (think places like Italy, Iceland, South Africa, Greece, & more) • Practical tips on packing, planning, and using points & miles • Curated itineraries with hidden gems & local insights • Interviews with experienced travelers and travel pros • Travel hacks that save you time, money, and overwhelm • Travel Deals that are too good to pass up From avoiding overtourism, finding the best-value travel deals, traveling to new places and in new ways, this podcast helps you navigate every stage of your journey. They believe travel should be meaningful, memorable, and attainable, no matter where you’re starting from and they help you do just that. Follow the show and join them each week as they help you stop dreaming and start booking.© 2025 Sunshine Travelers Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Episode 131 - Frontier Freebies, Iceland Stopovers & Delta Skymiles Boost

    Episode 131 - Frontier Freebies, Iceland Stopovers & Delta Skymiles Boost
    Sep 4 2025
    12 mins
  • Episode 130 - Beyond the Balcony: Best Alaska Cruise Excursions in Ketchikan, Juneau, & Skagway

    Episode 130 - Beyond the Balcony: Best Alaska Cruise Excursions in Ketchikan, Juneau, & Skagway
    Sep 2 2025
    Alaska is one of those bucket-list destinations that travelers dream about, but often put off for “someday.” The truth? There’s no better time than now. Cruising through Alaska gives you front-row seats to glaciers, mountains, and wildlife right from your balcony — but the adventure doesn’t stop there. In this episode of the Sunshine Travelers Podcast, we’re taking you beyond the balcony to explore the unforgettable shore excursions in Alaska’s three most popular cruise ports: Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway. From flightseeing over fjords to spotting bears at salmon streams, these are the once-in-a-lifetime experiences that turn a cruise into an adventure you’ll talk about for years. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Why it’s worth getting off the ship and exploring Alaska beyond the cruise portHow to choose the right excursions (and plan for weather changes or cancellations)The most popular things to do in each portTips for balancing guided excursions with exploring on your own Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. 📌 Related Episodes You’ll Also Love: Episode 119 – What You Need to Know Before Planning an Alaska Cruise Episode 126 – Victoria, BC in 36 Hours: A Travel Guide Episode 128 – The 4 Biggest Questions People Ask Before Booking an Alaska Cruise Resources & Links Link to Alaska Shore Excursions Want curated travel deals every week? Subscribe to Travel Deal Insiders — the best travel deals sent straight to your inbox. Get Our Ultimate Packing Guide for Traveling Smart and Packing Light + Access to Exclusive Weekly Content here. Don’t waste your precious vacation time with Jet Lag, get Flykitt and watch Jet Lag disappear! Protect your privacy, boost your security, and keep your browsing data safe with Express VPN. Plus, get 3 months free with a yearly plan. Follow Sunshine Travelers Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Read more about this and other travel destinations on our BLOG Follow our travels on TikTok @sunshinetravelerspodcast Follow us on X @sunshinetrvlrs Connect with us on LinkedIn @sunshinetravelerspodcast Get travel tips and follow our travels on Instagram: @sunshinetravelerspodcast Connect with us on Threads @sunshinetravelerspodcast Connect with us on Threads See our travel videos on YouTube @sunshinetravelerspodcast Save our travel ideas on Pinterest @sunshinetravelerspodcast Music: This Acoustic Happy Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay
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    38 mins
  • Episode 129 - Best Cruise & Hotel Deals This Week – Hawaii, Atlas Ocean Voyages, and Marriott Homes & Villas

    Episode 129 - Best Cruise & Hotel Deals This Week – Hawaii, Atlas Ocean Voyages, and Marriott Homes & Villas
    Aug 28 2025

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    • Up to $500 OBC + 30% Bonus Savings

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    • Get 45% off select sailings, $99 deposits, and up to $400 OBC.

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    Disclaimer: All travel offers shared are subject to availability and may change without notice. Sunshine Travelers Podcast and Travel Deal Insiders curate deals from trusted travel suppliers but do not guarantee pricing, availability, or booking conditions. Please refer to the original provider or booking platform for the most up-to-date information, terms, and conditions. Travel Deal Insiders and Sunshine Travelers are not responsible for third-party content, pricing errors, or changes in promotions.

    Some links in this email may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you book or purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. We only share deals we genuinely believe in and would recommend regardless of compensation. See our full disclaimer here.
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    8 mins
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