The Erica James Travel Show

I'll be talking about my first Baecation. For those who don't know, I've been a travel agent for about 17 years, and I've only travelled solo, with other travel agents, or with my friends. This time, I took my first Baecation, and I have some tips for those of you considering taking your own first Baecation. Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

I'll be talking about the cruise I recently took to the Bahamas – the first cruise I've taken since pre-pandemic. Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

I'm joined by Alexis from Have Curves, Will Travel.She is a plus-size traveler breaking stereotypes, pushing boundaries, and encouraging others to travel regardless of their backgrounds.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Join me in this episode as we delve deep into the world of travel packages, uncovering the hidden gems and demystifying the misconceptions. Get ready to change the way you plan your next vacation and interactions with a travel agent.In this episode, Erica James unpacked how vacation packages really work and some other travel misunderstandings that she encounters with customers.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Get ready to embark on a journey like no other with 'Passport to Paradise: Chronicles of a Travel Agent's Fam Trip'! Join me, your friendly Nashville travel agent, as I take you behind the scenes of the exhilarating world of Fam Trips. Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

In today's episode, I will be talking to Princess Francois, aka Franny The Traveler, and we are getting into her new book, Support Black Periodt.By the end of this episode, you will have the tools, resources, and insights so that we can all support black businesses, intentionally.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

In today's episode, I will be talking to another one of my clients, Altie, and she is going to tell us about her experience staying at the Royalton White Sands Resort with her husband, two kids, and her brother-in-law and his wife.None of them have ever flown out of the US or stayed at an all-inclusive resort, and today we are going to get her opinions on all-inclusive resorts versus cruising, and some tips and tricks for when you want to book your all-inclusive resort vacation.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

If you've been following travel news, you have heard about the increase in unruly passengers that have been causing delays, rerouting flights, and ruining everybody else's plans and experiences.In today's episode, I need to address those unruly passengers and get to the bottom of this.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

After two years of doing this podcast, I'm changing things up for this episode.In today's episode, I will be talking to one of my clients, Pam, and she is going to tell us all about her experience staying at the RIU Reggae All-Inclusive Resort (which was also her first flight trip out of the US, as well as her first all-inclusive resort stay).Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

In episode 88, I talked about how you can minimize your chances of your luggage getting lost or delayed.In today's episode, I will be talking about the things that you can do if your luggage either doesn't arrive at your destination or arrives a few days later. This happened to one of us in our group when we travelled to Riu Baja California, and it is not the way you want to be starting your vacation.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Last month, I stayed at the Riu Baja California in Cabo San Lucas for 6 days, and this time I travelled for vacation and not as a travel agent. In this episode, I will be going through the experience I had so that you can have the information you may need to decide if you want to stay at this resort on your vacation.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

After returning home from a trip in Cabo San Lucas with 9 other people, one person had to wait several days to receive her luggage.So, today's episode is going to be about what you can do to minimise your risk of losing your luggage.Disclaimer: These are not 100% guaranteed to prevent your luggage being lost or delayed. They're only to minimise your chances.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

As you heard in Episode 86, I spoke about my stay at Impressive Premium Resort, Punta Cana. After leaving Impressive Premium, I took a taxi down the road to stay at Secrets Royal Beach, Punta Cana.In this episode, I will be giving you the downlow on what to expect if you decide to stay at this AAA-rated All-Inclusive resort.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Since the last episode, I've been staying at various resorts so that I can give you suggestions, advice, and insight into staying at these resorts during your travels. Even though some resorts invite me to stay there, I will always be keeping it real for my clients, so you will hear the good, the bad, and the ugly.In this episode, I'll be talking about my stay at Impressive Premium Resort, Punta Cana.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

In this episode, I talk to Brian Noggle, co-founder of Frankie Dean® Dream Blankets™. We are going to be talking about traveling with family - as y'all know, I'm single with no kids, so I invited Brian to share his tips for keeping family travel fun for those of you who want to get into travel with your kids.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

I took some time off, and I really felt like I needed to address this.Many people told me not to bring attention to my hiatus and to just continue releasing episodes from where I left off, but things have happened in the last few months and I feel that I need to talk about how travel has helped me get back to where I want to be.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Welcome to episode 83! Today, I'm joined by writer and body image advocate, Laura Delarato.Today, we're getting into all things self-love, sex, and travel. Being comfortable with has a big influence on both your sex life and your travel, and we are going to dive deep and talk about ways that you can become more comfortable with yourself so that you can live your best sex and travel life.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Today, I have a good friend of mine, podcaster, music festival connoisseur, traveller, Johnny Mclean.This episode is going to be so good. For the past few episodes, we've dedicated them to specific niches of travel, and today, we're getting into Music Festival Travel.Everybody loves music. If you love music AND travel, you may want to merge the two, and music festival travel is the perfect way to do that.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Do you remember when we would travel somewhere and we would always get the question, “business or pleasure?”When I first graduated college, I would travel for my first job, and that was business travel. We didn't have social media, so no one was taking advantage of all the opportunities that we now know exist. If I knew about bleisure travel, believe me, I would've been living my best travel life a long time ago.Today, if I get asked the question, “business or pleasure?”, I'm saying both business AND pleasure, which is what we're going to talk about today, and it's known as Bleisure Travel.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

It's episode 80, y'all!I feel like we know each other well enough now, right?Today's episode is going to be all about cannabis tourism, and because we know each other so well, I'm going to be calling it weed as well.It is March 28th, which is National Weed Appreciation Day (not the kind of weed we're talking about today), and that gave me the idea to find out everything I could about cannabis and tourism, and let me tell you - it's been enlightening!Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Today, we're taking a few deep breaths and talking about wellness travel.According to the Wellness Tourism Association, wellness travel is “travel that allows the traveler to maintain, enhance, or kickstart a healthy lifestyle, and support or increase one's sense of wellbeing.”It is so important to live inward, find ourselves, and experience true wellbeing, and if you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you know how many guests have said that travel is the best way to discover who you are, down to your core.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

People go on vacations for all sorts of reasons.From people who like history to people who like going on wellness vacations, ski vacations, and beach vacations, there is a vacation to cater to anyone's interests.That includes sports. This is a theme that not many people talk about, so I'm going to talk about it today.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

It's been two years since the Covid pandemic shut down the entire planet.When you're traveling, you need to have a Plan B. Especially during these times when everything could change in an instant and cause problems for your Plan A.No one wants to have to think about bad stuff when traveling. We all just want to travel and have a good time and enjoy our vacations.That's great and all, but you also don't want to be having a great vacation and be unprepared for that one time that something bad goes down.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

It is finally here!Black History Month has arrived, and I am so excited!Today's episode is about black history and travel, and I wanted to reflect on the fact that I have the freedom to actually travel to wherever I want to spend my vacation.So, today's episode is celebrating black history and I'm going to give you some ways that you can add a little bit of black history into your trip, no matter where you go.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Happy Valentine's Day!Today's episode is all about romance, and because this is a travel podcast, I'm talking about spicing up your travels with some romance.There are the usual romantic trips, such as the weddings, honeymoons, babymoons, anniversaries, vow renewals, or whichever milestone you want to celebrate.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Today, I'm talking to William Hollingworth. He is the author of All 48: Drive Your Dreams, a true story about him and his wife, Jessica, as they navigate young parenthood, William's deployment in the army, and into the spontaneous road trip that sparked their desire to see more of the world.In this episode, you will hear about their journey, how to plan for a road trip, how to get double the experience in one trip, and how they travel with full-time jobs (at one point they had 2 jobs each).Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Welcome back to another episode about Costa Rica!This time, I'll be telling you about Planet Hollywood, the all-inclusive resort where I stayed for two whole weeks in Costa Rica.There are many reviews online about every resort and experience, and sometimes you can't tell if they're reliable or not, so I went to experience Planet Hollywood and Riu Palace Costa Rica so that I could give you my recommendations as a travel agent for when you decide to visit Costa Rica.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

After the ordeal that I spoke about in the previous episode, I finally had my vacation in Costa Rica.Despite the flight cancellation that delayed my trip by one day, I still managed to spend around 21 days in Costa Rica, and it was amazing.If you ever get the opportunity to go to Costa Rica, there are a few things that you need to know, and a few experiences that you need to have in order to make it the most memorable vacation you could possibly take.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Welcome to 2022!I'm sure many of you are familiar with the message of “a delay is not a denial.” Today, I'm putting it into the context of travel.A delayed flight is not the end of a vacation. Even a cancelled flight doesn't have to cancel your trip.Most of you probably know that I recently travelled to Costa Rica, and on the way there, my flight was cancelled.I could've cancelled my entire trip and gone home, but I decided to take it as a slight delay to the start of what ended up being a great vacation.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Did you know that in 2018 there were 768 million days of vacation that were just not taken in the US alone? 236 million of those days didn't carry over to 2019.That's $65.5 Billion in benefits just thrown away.This is what the No Vacation Nation looks like – just giving away vacation days, and for what? Are you expecting an award for perfect attendance?Do you live in the No Vacation Nation?Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

It was my birthday recently. #VirgoFTWFor my birthday, I went to Atlanta with a few friends.Atlanta is where I would go twice a year for my travels, before I did any of my international trips, so going back there for my birthday was pure nostalgia.I was invited to Atlanta for a bachelorette party, and because it was my birthday, we decided to take that weekend and turn up all over Atlanta.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Let me just ask you: are you living your best life?It might seem like a straightforward question, but have you really thought about the answer?Today's episode is going to be some more travel motivation, but you can really apply these tips to any part of your life.Whatever your best life looks like, whether it's traveling the world, skydiving, climbing mountains, or searching for the greatest French fries in the world, you need to ask yourself the right questions to get you started on that journey, and then you need to make it happen intentionally – without excuses.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

I don't know if any of you have noticed, but we're in the middle of a pandemic.Destinations have restrictions on travel, and these restrictions are constantly changing.If you're expecting a smooth travel experience, now is not the time to look for it. You can, however, take whichever situation you're in, lower your expectations, and find happiness in the parts that are going well.Today, I have some tips on how to manage that expectation when you're on a vacation.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Like the last episode, today's episode is about happiness. More specifically, it's about being responsible for your own happiness.Are you taking responsibility for your happiness? When was the last time someone gave you a look that you didn't appreciate, and did you get upset about it?If you did, you've given that person control over your happiness.Today, I'm going to give you the things that you can do in order to reclaim your power over your own happiness on vacation, and in your life.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Today, I need to talk about happiness.I just came back from a group trip, and having to adjust to different people's personalities, moods, needs, and wants can sometimes be a bit tiring, especially when there are people with a permanent bad vibe.If you are a naturally happy, fun-loving person, you know that you don't want those negative vibes to rub off on you. Neither do I. No one wants it.So, today's episode is going to be about finding your happiness if you're one of those people who always find something wrong going on around you, whether it's the weather or a waiter looked at you funny.If you find yourself at a luxury location, and you've got a stank look on your face 24/7, you need help.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

I have an amazing story about one of my clients that I have to share with you all today.She thought she couldn't travel by herself. She was determined not to get on the plane on her own. This is the story of so many travellers who reach the gate and panic, and then decide to ditch their plans because of their fears.In the end, she went on her trip. She got on that plane and she went on her vacation, and I could not be more proud of someone for overcoming her fears. Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Today's episode is all about how to work with a travel agent.Planning a vacation can be stressful, and you shouldn't have to try to do it on your own. Travel agents are the solution – we can ensure that you have the perfect vacation while keeping your pockets satisfied.As a travel agent myself, there are a few pointers that I can give you to ensure that the travel planning, and eventually the traveling itself, goes as smoothly as possible, and that you end up exactly where you never knew you wanted to go.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

In today's episode, I need to talk about vacation budgets.If you don't know how to budget properly, it can have serious consequences on your finances. Not everyone's money has no limits, and the thought of a more-than-average vacation could seem out of reach for many people.As a travel agent, I start things off by asking about my clients' budgets. Why? So that I can make that budget work for the kind of vacation that you want to have. I'm not here to max out your budget, trust me.But it's also about being realistic. You need to know your money.Today, I'm going to give you the tips and tricks that you need to implement in your vacation planning so that you can have that luxury beach hotel vacation in a room with a sea view.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Today, I'm talking to Karen Gershowitz. She's a recently-retired successful businesswoman, author, and mentor. Plus, while holding down a full-time job, she traveled to over 90 countries.If you ever need an example of what is possible, Karen's whole life is that example.In this episode, you will get to hear about her fascinating life of travel, career, and adventure, and she will show you how you can take advantage of every opportunity to have the kinds of experiences that most will only dream of.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

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.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

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.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

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.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

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.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

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.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

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.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

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.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

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.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

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.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

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.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Episode 49 celebrates the 1-year anniversary of the Erica James Travel Show podcast with an Ask Me Anything Episode.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here