Disney for the Holidays With Krystin Turner from Dreams Unlimited Travel
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What happens when you take the magic of Disney and the magic of Christmas and combine them? You get Disney for the holidays. Our friend and Disney travel expert Krystin Turner is here today to talk about some of the cool things that are available from Disney during the holiday and Christmas season. She has stayed at all of the resorts and has extensive knowledge about Disneyland, Disney World, and Disney Cruises. We were lucky enough to have Krystin as our guest on season one of the podcast when we talked a
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Health and Wellness While Traveling
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We are joined by Jamie and Skylar from Explorcation on this episode of the podcast. They have a fantastic blog and vlog on YouTube. They share a ton of advice for staying healthy and well when you are traveling.
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Get to Know Chris
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It is finally time to get to know our other host better. Today we are going to dig deeper and get to know more about Chris and his travel adventures. He waits until the very end of the episode to share his special story about his favorite childhood travel experience and adds some special guests in on the discussion.
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Africa with Ashley
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Award-winning travel agent, Ashley Morris from Alpaca Your Bags, will be joining us to talk about AFRICA! Ashley joined us in Season 1 to tell us all the tips and tricks to planning an amazing destination wedding or vow renewal. Ashley is back and fresh off of a trip she recently took to East Africa. She is going to share all of the details of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. She shares how she was lucky enough to get to go on a safari and preparation including visas and vaccinations.
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Italy Quick Tips
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Hey, fly listeners, thanks for joining us for this quick tip Thursday. If you haven't checked out episode 41, be sure to do so. In that episode, Tanya Shelburne of the Traveling Tanya blog took us through all of the ins and outs of planning a trip to Italy. If you're thinking of taking a tip to this amazing company you will want all of that info. Today, Tanya gives us some top tips for how to make the most out of your Italian vacation. Some of the things we talk about include when to go to Italy.
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Italy with Traveling Tanya
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Tanya Shelburne, author of the Traveling Tanya blog is here with us. Tanya is on a mission to inspire busy people like you to make travel a priority by sharing her vacation adventures and travel tips. Like us, she has two teenagers and loves to travel the world. Today, Tanya is going to take us to Italy. Tanya shares all kinds of insights about going to Italy. She even shares a great tool for trip planning and creating your own itinerary. This episode will have you dreaming about visiting Italy and will giv
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Affording Travel with Danielle Desir (The Thought Card)
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Having the right mindset is a popular topic no matter what you’re trying to accomplish. When it comes to travel, the two main mindset issues people often have are lack of time and lack of money. Our guest today has developed strategies to make travel a priority. She talks about her techniques for intentional budgeting and saving for travel. We also talk about how to find the best flights and deals, the difference between a trip and a vacation, and why travel can be so rewarding.
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Budget Friendly National Parks with Michelle (The Wandering Queen)
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National parks are a great way to explore natural beauty close to home and in other countries. Today, we chat with Michelle Stelly who fell in love with hiking, backpacking, and camping. She runs the The Wandering Queen blog, where she talks about her adventures and shares tips and tricks for beginner and experienced hikers and campers. Michelle’s enthusiasm and love of nature is contagious as she talks about how she began, where she’s been, and her favorite places to go.
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What is Your Post-Quarantine Travel Destination?
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Hey Fly listeners, we are thrilled to have you with us today. We are your hosts Chris and Di, and if you are anything like us, you are ready to get out of the house and go somewhere, anywhere, as long as you can get the heck out of dodge and see something besides your four walls.
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How to Budget for Travel with Nikki Rue
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Our friend Nikki Rue from She Saves She Travels is back. Regular listeners may remember her tips on How to Book the Cheapest Flight Possible from episode 23. Nikki runs a travel and finance blog that specializes in helping people work with the income they have to go on the trips they want. Her blog is a wealth of tips and resources to save money, budget, and find the best travel deals. We loved all of her tips for finding cheap flights, and today we take it a step further by talking about how to plan and
info_outlineWe’ve already talked about Where to Stay in Nashville, but what are you going to do while you are there? You probably know Nashville is famous for country music and nightlife, but there is more to Nashville than that. Downtown Nashville is often called Nashvegas because of all of the amazing bars, restaurants, and venues. We suggest fun ideas whether you are into shopping, sports, or dancing.
We break down some of the more famous night spots and honky tonks in the area. It’s even possible to have a sighting of a favorite artist or two while you are out. Some of these places are even owned by stars like Luke Bryan, John Rich, Kid Rock and more. We also talk about local attractions other than bars and some really fun family ideas that are two hours or less away. If you are planning a Nashville trip, we have tons of fun ideas and suggestions for you to explore.
Show Notes:
[04:48] Nashvegas or downtown. Nashville hosted the 2019 NFL draft and showcased everything that Nashville has to offer.
[05:18] Lower Broadway or 2nd and Broadway is known for the Honky Tonks.
[05:46] Honky Tonks usually have country music and some type of line dancing. It's typically people dressed in western gear but they don't have to be.
[07:21] There are a lot of blocks in this four block area.
[07:36] Some iconic bars include Tootsies, The Stage, Legends, and Roberts. These are the Honky Tonks right behind the Ryman which was originally the Grand Ole Opry. After shows, people like Johnny Cash would head out and have a drink at these places.
[08:35] There's all kinds of great local talent, plus you never know who you'll see there.
[09:11] There are also bars created by big stars like Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, and Kid Rock. There's the Redneck Riviera bar which isn't far away from Mount Richmore where Jon Rich lives.
[10:54] There are also some great places to dance in Lower Broadway like Acme Feed & Seed, Bourbon Street Blues, and Skulls Rainbow Room.
[11:15] Wildhorse Saloon line dance has line dance lessons. They also have other dancing and great fun times.
[12:03] Nashville is a great place to see your team. Nissan Stadium where the Titans play their home games is right downtown.
[13:12] The Country Music Hall of Fame is also in this area. As well as, the Nashville Convention Center and Johnny Cash Museum.
[14:15] There's a lot of great shops. You can get boots, souvenirs, and music. Local boutiques include Nash collection and southernaire Market.
[14:49] We like to drive around and look for the Elvis Statue.
[15:57] Get around in style in a Nashville Pedal Pub. We recommend the motorized ones.
[18:06] You can also get pulled around by a tractor that pulls a flatbed. It's like a hay ride, but there are seats and a bartender.
[20:06] There are all kinds of rolling parties like buses without tops. They also have golf cart taxis that help you bar hop safely.
[22:59] There are also many great tours in and around Nashville. The Ryman hosts concerts and events, and you can get a tour.
[23:43] The Centennial Park Parthenon is another great sight.
[24:29] The current Grand Ole Opry is near the Opryland Hotel and the Opry Mills Mall.
[25:54] You could also have a dinner cruise on the General Jackson Showboat.
[26:39] If you don't mind going a little further away, you could go on the Jack Daniel's Distillery tour.
[27:58] Arrington Vineyards has their own wine. It's a beautiful place. Kicks Brooks is one of the owners.
[29:16] We also have Old Hickory Lake. You can rent boats and find your own private sand bar to hang out on.
[31:37] Mammoth Cave National Park has bike trails and Cave tours.
[32:21] Land Between the Lakes is the largest stretch of untouched forest on the East Coast.
[33:31] If you go two hours south to Huntsville Alabama, there is a fantastic Space and Rocket Center.
[34:33] Eat at Rosie's Cantina when you are in Huntsville.
[35:59] Rock Island State Park is actually on our list of places to go. It looks gorgeous.
[37:15] If you head towards Memphis, you will find the Pinson Mounds. These are Native American burial and ceremonial mounds. There's also an archaeological park there.
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Group Trip on the Bourbon Trail
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