Today is a bit of a different episode.

We’re going to talk about the importance of taking a vacation.

Yes, taking vacations are not just for having fun once a year. They’re also there for your health. Now, they’re only good for your health if you properly prepare yourself beforehand.

In this episode, I have Dr Leo Flanagan, psychologist and trauma expert, and he is going to tell us exactly why vacations are so important, how we can transform our vacations to get the most health benefits from our time off, and why we need to be more conscious of our work-life balance.

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Have you ever thought about renting out a villa for your vacation?

It probably sounds too expensive, so you’d rather go to an all-inclusive resort, right?

Well, Steve from Villas of Distinction is here today to talk about the benefits of staying at a vacation home rather than at a resort.

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Today, I get to talk to Nicole L. Davis. 

Nicole’s career was on its way to her becoming an international businesswoman when she decided to make a change and become a flight attendant for a major airline. 

In this episode, she will be getting into the details about her life as a flight attendant - it’s not the lifestyle that you’re imagining it is, but she does get to travel the world. She also talks about her book, When TheSeatbelt Sign Goes Off, and there are a few things that she wants travellers to know about flight etiquette.

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Today, I am talking to Laura Adams, finance analyst, and insurance expert. She has been in over 2000 interviews, featured on major networks such as ABC World News, NBC, CBS, and FOX. She knows what she’s talking about.

We’re going to talk about all things travel insurance. This is one of my favourite topics, and it’s also extremely important for those who want to travel.

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For this episode, I am going to be telling you about my experience staying at The Hideaway at Royalton Negril in Jamaica.

The previous time I stayed in Jamaica, I spent 2 weeks at the Royalton Negril. Both the Royalton Negril and the Hideaway are on the same property, but are separate resorts - the Hideaway is the adult-only side of the property.

Today, I’ll be giving you my tips, tricks, and suggestions for when you decide to take a vacation to Negril, Jamaica.

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Today, I’ll be talking to Stacey from She Travelin’.

Stacey has been to over 40 countries, she has traveled solo and in groups, she has done road trips, stayed in hostels in Portugal and Singapore, and she even owns an RV.

We’ll be talking about all of that and more as we get to know this incredible woman who’s making it happen for herself and others.

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Today, I have Tiffany Heard on the show!

Tiffany is a Ghana travel expert, author of Hues of Africa, blogger, volunteer, and world traveller.

We’re going to get into all things Africa - what she has experienced in her many visits there, and what we need to know when we decide to visit Africa ourselves.

This episode is definitely going to inspire you to learn more, travel more, and experience more, especially all over Africa.

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I’ve been talking about being a tourist in your hometown, so I decided to actually do it myself so that I could tell you what the experience was like.

I took some time to be a tourist in my hometown of Nashville, Tennessee - yes, Music City itself, and today, I’m here to give you the ins and outs of my staycation, and the information you need to become a tourist in your own hometown as well.

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I just got back from a weekend vacation in my own hometown of Nashville. I stayed at a resort, visited some great restaurants and bars, and did some tours, just like I would if I was a tourist.

If this pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we need to appreciate the things that we have, and if you’re a traveller like me, to enjoy the destinations that are right around us. Your own city is a tourist destination to others, so why not make it one for yourself as well?

Today, I’m going to tell you exactly how you can become a tourist in your own hometown.

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Today, I’m going to be talking about my hometown, Nashville, Tennessee. Joining me is Staci Flores, Tourism Sales Manager from the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, and we’re going to get into vacationing in Nashville, what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of what Nashville has to offer.

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