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Welcome to Sunshine Travelers

 

We're Scott and Melissa. We started the Sunshine Travelers Podcast in 2023 to share our adventures and help you travel more, and travel better. Today we travel full-time in our RV, and this site is home base for every guide, episode and story.

 

Scott and Melissa at the Grand Canyon

Where to Begin

 

Pick your Path

 

Bucket-list ideas, honest destination guides, packing help, and the points and rewards tricks that let us travel more for less.

 

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The Podcast

The Sunshine Travelers started as the idea of a travel podcast as a way to share our travel stories, tips, and adventures and inspire and help you travel more and better. There's a new episode every Tuesday so there's always something new.

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Blue beach umbrellas on the Amalfi Coast, Italy

Italy

From mountains to ancient cities, from fine wines to beaches and amazing food.  It's no wonder everyone wants to explore Italy at least once in their life. 

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Packing Guide + Lists

Packing is the one thing that is universal to every trip, whether you are going for one night or 50. Get our guide, lists, and tips here!  

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Scott and Melissa in an Italian hill town

Europe

Europe is one of our favorite places to visit because once you are there, it is so accessible. We think everyone should experience Europe at some point and it can be less expensive to visit than you might imagine.

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Scott and Melissa on a Caribbean beach

The Caribbean

There are so many unique countries (and beaches) to explore in the Caribbean and while they share the Caribbean Sea, their people, history, and cultures are all unique.

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Travel With Us

 

Join a Group Trip

 

In March 2026 we took our first Sunshine Travelers group to Antarctica, our seventh continent. Next up: the Christmas markets of Germany in 2027. Join the interest list to be the first to hear the details.

 

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Our New Chapter

 

Following our RV Journey?

 

We sold the house and hit the road full-time in October 2026. Follow along for the real costs, the hidden gems and life in 400 square feet.

 

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Free Guide

 

The Ultimate packing Guide

 

Pack smart and travel light without giving up comfort or style. Our guide covers packing efficiently, choosing versatile clothes and the space-saving tools we swear by, plus a free packing checklist.

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