In this episode of the Sunshine Travelers Podcast, we’re talking about Trip Planning 101 — how to go from dreaming about a trip to actually making it happen. Even after planning some pretty complicated adventures, we’re still learning new lessons every time we hit the road. Trip planning isn’t about getting everything perfect — it’s about setting yourself up to enjoy the journey as much as the destination. So whether you’re booking a quick weekend away or piecing together a big, bucket-list trip, we’re breaking it down step-by-step to make it feel a lot less overwhelming.

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