The Travel Voice by Becky

Ahoy mates!Becky talks about her lovely cruise through Alaska aboard Majestic Princess! The first day was packed with getting settled into a cabin, becoming familiar with the ship, a fun sailaway, and a fantastic dinner.Majestic Princess was built in 2017 and carries just over 3500 passengers and another 1200-1300 in crew. It has 19 decks that include inside cabins, balcony cabins, mini-suites, and suites. Becky traveled in a balcony cabin which is great for seeing the beauty of Alaska while sailing in and out of the many ports of call.Becky was a guest of Princess Cruises and the Porsche Club of America as they gathered for their annual meeting — PCA Treffen at Sea! What a fun event! And if you’re a member, please consider joining in next year (in August) for the next chapter of PCA Treffen at Sea!DON'T FORGET:Becky's book is out - 100 Things to Do in Tuscaloosa Before You Die. Find your copy at Barnes & Noble, online at Reedy Press (with FREE shipping), Amazon, and many Tuscaloosa businesses. FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTravelVoiceByBeckyInstagram: @TheTravelVoiceByBeckyX (formerly Twitter): @amom4uTikTok: @TheTravelVoiceByBeckyThank you to our AMAZING show sponsor Alpine Helen-White County Convention and Visitor's Bureau!! Plan your trip to the beautiful Bavarian Village of Helen, Georgia nestled right in the heart of the Bue Ridge Mountains. Visit HelenGA.org for more information. .Check out other advertising friends with fabulous destinations as well!Spectrum Resorts - Gulf Shores (Beach Club Resort and Spa) and Orange Beach, AL (Turquoise Place) offers the best in luxury and family-friendly accommodations and amenities. Visit SpectrumResorts.com for more information or to book your stay.Sevierville, TN is the hometown of Dolly Parton and the gateway to your Great Smoky Mountains National Park vacation! Get ready for BIG adventure, FABULOUS food, and UNIQUE shopping. Find out more at VisitSevierville.com.

Panama City is a different vibe from Panama City Beach that many of us are already familiar with, yet it is so easy to see how the two communities are woven together through common threads that exist in beachside and waterfront communities like those on Florida's panhandle.Experience the city’s first (and only) waterfront hotel - Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina, an IHG Hotel is situated right along the Panama City Marina offering beautiful views of the bay! The hotel’s interior is welcoming and thoughtful, and my room was just perfect.The downtown area is filled with bustling businesses, shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Digging deeper I found so many nods to yesteryear and amazing stories…sweet memories kept alive thanks to visionaries who have given this city some spunky energy. It’s fun to see what happens when someone takes an idea a step further. That’s a kind of progress we need to see more of in today’s culture.https://destinationpanamacity.com/https://www.anchorcharters.net/ DON'T FORGET:Becky's book is out - 100 Things to Do in Tuscaloosa Before You Die. Find your copy at Barnes & Noble, online at Reedy Press (with FREE shipping), Amazon, and many Tuscaloosa businesses. FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTravelVoiceByBeckyInstagram: @TheTravelVoiceByBeckyX (formerly Twitter): @amom4uTikTok: @TheTravelVoiceByBeckyThank you to our AMAZING show sponsor Alpine Helen-White County Convention and Visitor's Bureau!! Plan your trip to the beautiful Bavarian Village of Helen, Georgia nestled right in the heart of the Bue Ridge Mountains. Visit HelenGA.org for more information. .Check out other advertising friends with fabulous destinations as well!Spectrum Resorts - Gulf Shores (Beach Club Resort and Spa) and Orange Beach, AL (Turquoise Place) offers the best in luxury and family-friendly accommodations and amenities. Visit SpectrumResorts.com for more information or to book your stay.Sevierville, TN is the hometown of Dolly Parton and the gateway to your Great Smoky Mountains National Park vacation! Get ready for BIG adventure, FABULOUS food, and UNIQUE shopping. Find out more at VisitSevierville.com.

Visit OWA Parks & Resort in Foley, AL - Find out what's new at popular Tropic Falls waterpark, theme park, downtown entertainment district with restaurants, shopping...and MORE! Check out https://visitowa.com/ for ticket and park information as well as searching for lodging at Marriott TownePlace Suites.  Becky's book is out - 100 Things to Do in Tuscaloosa Before You Die. Follow the Facebook page at 100 Things Tuscaloosa and find your copy at Barnes & Noble, online at Reedy Press, Amazon, and many Tuscaloosa businesses. FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTravelVoiceByBeckyInstagram: @TheTravelVoiceByBeckyX (formerly Twitter): @amom4uTikTok: @TheTravelVoiceByBeckyThank you to our AMAZING show sponsor Alpine Helen-White County Convention and Visitor's Bureau!! Plan your trip to the beautiful Bavarian Village of Helen, Georgia nestled right in the heart of the Bue Ridge Mountains. Visit HelenGA.org for more information. .Check out other advertising friends with fabulous destinations as well!Spectrum Resorts - Gulf Shores (Beach Club Resort and Spa) and Orange Beach, AL (Turquoise Place) offers the best in luxury and family-friendly accommodations and amenities. Visit SpectrumResorts.com for more information or to book your stay.Sevierville, TN is the hometown of Dolly Parton and the gateway to your Great Smoky Mountains National Park vacation! Get ready for BIG adventure, FABULOUS food, and UNIQUE shopping. Find out more at VisitSevierville.com.

Rock City & Ruby Falls: A Multi-Gen Road Trip Rock City is located atop Lookout Mountain, a short six miles from downtown Chattanooga. Rock City is a true marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species, and panoramic views of seven states. Take an incredible journey along the Enchanted Trail, experience the magic of Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village, and don't forget to visit one of the fun gift shops, grab some Clumpies Ice Cream, and dine at the Big Rock Grill. Open year round. Get your tickets online at https://www.seerockcity.com/.Ruby Falls was accidentally discovered in 1928 by Leo Lambert deep inside Lookout Mountain in Chattanoooga, TN. Leo named the cave and waterfall after his wife, Ruby, and opened the Chattanooga attraction to the public in 1929. Currently, Ruby Falls welcomes guests to enjoy cave adventures, beautiful views of the Cumberland Plateau, zip lines, luxury treehouse lodging, and lots of special events! Purchase tickets online and find out more at https://www.rubyfalls.com/.The Incline Railway has carried millions of residents and tourists up and down historic Lookout Mountain. The history of the Incline and Lookout Mountain includes Civil War battles, rivalries, and grand hotels. It's perfect for everyone in the family. Find out more and purchase your tickets at https://www.lookoutmountain.com/incline-railway/.FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTravelVoiceByBeckyInstagram: @TheTravelVoiceByBeckyX (formerly Twitter): @amom4uTikTok: @TheTravelVoiceByBeckyThank you to our AMAZING show sponsor Alpine Helen-White County Convention and Visitor's Bureau!! Plan your trip to the beautiful Bavarian Village of Helen, Georgia nestled right in the heart of the Bue Ridge Mountains. Visit HelenGA.org for more information. .Check out other advertising friends with fabulous destinations as well!Spectrum Resorts - Gulf Shores (Beach Club Resort and Spa) and Orange Beach, AL (Turquoise Place) offers the best in luxury and family-friendly accommodations and amenities. Visit SpectrumResorts.com for more information or to book your stay.Sevierville, TN is the hometown of Dolly Parton and the gateway to your Great Smoky Mountains National Park vacation! Get ready for BIG adventure, FABULOUS food, and UNIQUE shopping. Find out more at VisitSevierville.com.

Mother's Day Travel IdeasFirst up is GLAMPING! Becky talks about a handful of destinations for amazing glamping experiences. For the full recent listing from U.S. News & World Report, visit https://travel.usnews.com/features/top-glamping-resorts-in-the-us.Next, plan a trip for Mom based on her preferences. You'll find several lovely ideas in this episode.FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTravelVoiceByBeckyInstagram: @TheTravelVoiceByBeckyX (formerly Twitter): @amom4uTikTok: @TheTravelVoiceByBeckyThank you to our AMAZING show sponsor Alpine Helen-White County Convention and Visitor's Bureau!! Plan your trip to the beautiful Bavarian Village of Helen, Georgia nestled right in the heart of the Bue Ridge Mountains. Visit HelenGA.org for more information. Check out other advertising friends with fabulous destinations as well!Spectrum Resorts - Gulf Shores (Beach Club Resort and Spa) and Orange Beach, AL (Turquoise Place) offers the best in luxury and family-friendly accommodations and amenities. Visit SpectrumResorts.com for more information or to book your stay.Sevierville, TN is the hometown of Dolly Parton and the gateway to your Great Smoky Mountains National Park vacation! Get ready for BIG adventure, FABULOUS food, and UNIQUE shopping. Find out more at VisitSevierville.com.

FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTravelVoiceByBeckyInstagram: @TheTravelVoiceByBeckyX (formerly Twitter): @amom4uTikTok: @TheTravelVoiceByBeckyThank you to our AMAZING show sponsor Alpine Helen-White County Convention and Visitor's Bureau!! Plan your trip to the beautiful Bavarian Village of Helen, Georgia nestled right in the heart of the Bue Ridge Mountains. Visit HelenGA.org for more information. Check out other advertising friends with fabulous destinations as well!Spectrum Resorts - Gulf Shores (Beach Club Resort and Spa) and Orange Beach, AL (Turquoise Place) offers the best in luxury and family-friendly accommodations and amenities. Visit SpectrumResorts.com for more information or to book your stay.Sevierville, TN is the hometown of Dolly Parton and the gateway to your Great Smoky Mountains National Park vacation! Get ready for BIG adventure, FABULOUS food, and UNIQUE shopping. Find out more at VisitSevierville.com.

SPRING BREAK is upon us! This episode gives some great, thoughtful suggestions for travel with young kids and early teens, travel with teenagers, couples SPRING BREAK trips, and more! Find out where to go to avoid the (biggest) crowds and make the most of your spring travel.FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTravelVoiceByBeckyInstagram: @TheTravelVoiceByBeckyX (formerly Twitter): @amom4uTikTok: @TheTravelVoiceByBeckyThank you to our AMAZING show sponsor Alpine Helen-White County Convention and Visitor's Bureau!! Plan your trip to the beautiful Bavarian Village of Helen, Georgia nestled right in the heart of the Bue Ridge Mountains. Visit HelenGA.org for more information. Check out other advertising friends with fabulous destinations as well!Spectrum Resorts - Gulf Shores (Beach Club Resort and Spa) and Orange Beach, AL (Turquoise Place) offers the best in luxury and family-friendly accommodations and amenities. Visit SpectrumResorts.com for more information or to book your stay.Sevierville, TN is the hometown of Dolly Parton and the gateway to your Great Smoky Mountains National Park vacation! Get ready for BIG adventure, FABULOUS food, and UNIQUE shopping. Find out more at VisitSevierville.com.

Take the whole month of February to celebrate Valentine's Day with these romantic travel ideas and suggestions. Lucille's Mountain Top Inn is located in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains of Helen and is offering a Sweetheart Package for the month of February. Take a look at LucillesMountainTopInn.com. Valhalla Resort is nestled in the Nacoochee Valley and surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Truly exceptional, they are currenty offering both a Winter Getaway Package or a Romantic Package. Find out more at ValhallaResortHotel.com.Want to see Travel & Leisure's list of 51 Most Romantic Cities in the U.S.? There's one for each state plus Washington D.C. and we discuss a few of them on this episode. To see the entire list, visit TravelandLeisure.com/trip-ideas/romantic-getaways/most-romantic-destinations. FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTravelVoiceByBeckyInstagram: @TheTravelVoiceByBeckyX (formerly Twitter): @amom4uTikTok: @TheTravelVoiceByBeckyThank you to our AMAZING show sponsor Alpine Helen-White County Convention and Visitor's Bureau!! Plan your trip to the beautiful Bavarian Village of Helen, Georgia nestled right in the heart of the Bue Ridge Mountains. Visit HelenGA.org for more information. Check out other advertisers with fabulous destinations as well!Spectrum Resorts - Gulf Shores (Beach Club Resort and Spa) and Orange Beach, AL (Turquoise Place) offers the best in luxury and family-friendly accommodations and amenities. Visit SpectrumResorts.com for more information or to book your stay.Sevierville, TN is the hometown of Dolly Parton and the gateway to your Great Smoky Mountains National Park vacation! Get ready for BIG adventure, FABULOUS food, and UNIQUE shopping. Find out more at VisitSevierville.com.

Southall Farm and Inn is set in Tennessee Hill Country in unicorporated Leipers Fork. A working farm and inviting inn with dining and spa experiences that honor nature and incorporate its purposes, Southall is an extraordinary luxury resort where experiences are amazing. Find out more at SouthallTN.com.Don't be this close and not spend some time downtown in Leipers Fork. Complete with art galleries, music, good food, and shopping, Leipers Fork has several spots you don't want to miss and you'll hear about them in the episode. Learn more at VisitLeipersForkTN.com.Also, nearby historic Franklin is worthy of a visit! From shopping and dining on Main Street to a stay at the gorgeous Harpeth Hotel...and MUSIC everywhere! Check out VisitFranklin.com to plan your visit! Shout out to our new SHOW SPONSOR -- Alpine Helen-White County Convention and Visitors Bureau! Plan your trip to the beautiful Bavarian Village of Helen, Georgia nestled right in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit HelenGA.org for more information. Also check out other advertisers with fabulous destinations as well like:Spectrum Resorts - Gulf Shores (Beach Club Resort and Spa) and Orange Beach, AL (Turquoise Place) for the best in luxury and family-friendly accommodations and amenities. Visit SpectrumResorts.com for more information or to book your stay.Sevierville, TN is the hometown of Dolly Parton and the gateway to your Great Smoky Mountains National Park vacation! Get ready for big adventure, fabulous food and unique shopping. Find out more at VisitSevierville.com.

Becky talks about her favorite things on Sky Princess as well as itinerary options and sailings. For more information including ships, amenities, rates and more, visit Princess.com. Also shout out to our new SHOW SPONSOR -- Alpine Helen-White County Convention and Visitors Bureau! Plan your trip to the beautiful Bavarian Village of Helen, Georgia nestled right in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit HelenGA.org for more information. Check out other advertisers with fabulous destinations as well like:Spectrum Resorts - Gulf Shores (Beach Club Resort & Spa) and Orange Beach, AL (Turquoise Place) for the best in luxury and family-friendly accommodations and amenities. Visit SpectrumResorts.com for more information or to book your stay.Sevierville, TN is the hometown of Dolly Parton and the gateway to your Great Smoky Mountains National Park vacation! Get ready for big adventure, fabulous food and unique shopping. Find out more at VisitSevierville.com.

NASCAR expert Karon Warren talks about the things you'll need to know before you go to a race plus she shares about her new book 100 Things to Do in the North GA Mountains Before You Die. Look for her book on Amazon - it makes a great gift!

If you are a beach lover and a regular to the Gulf Shores Orange Beach area, you'll want to know what's new and some handy information for your next visit! For more information on today's content, see links below:Gulf Shores Orange Beach Tourism - https://www.gulfshores.com/Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - https://www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com/

Everyone seems ready to travel and take that much-needed vacation! Are you a beach lover like me? This episode talks about some of the top beaches in the US. Also, a few suggestions on saving a few bucks when you travel this year.

Becky talks with Rebecca Holley with Gulf County Florida Tourism about their pet-friendly destination. Find out more at visitgulf.com. Also, Richard Simms joins the roundtable to discuss news in the cruise industry! Richard is a writer for cruiseradio.net.

Becky visits with Editor and Travel Writer Angie Gary about a recent stay at the fabulous Secrets Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic. Find out the scoop from how to get there, what it includes and what to expect. Next up, Deb Thompson from JustShortOfCrazy.com. Living in Michigan has its perks when it comes to road tripping through great destinations like Petoskey (a bougee lake resort community), Mackinac Island and Traverse City. We talk camping, food, things to see and do. Keep up with Becky on social media at:Facebook - The Travel Voice By Becky; Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Pinterest - @amom4u

Becky visits with Cruise Radio Staff Writer Richard Simms from New York City. With cruise lines announcing guidelines for cruising and testing the waters, if you will, Richard shares current cruise industry news. Cruise Radio can be found at CruiseRadio.net and wherever you listen to podcasts. Keep up with Becky on social media at:Facebook: The Travel Voice by BeckyInstagram, Twitter and Pinterest: @amom4uTikTok: @beckybeall

Becky visits with Kimberly Shoaf, President of Mexico Beach Community Development Council. Find out what progress has been made post-hurricane along with what's open and ready for business.Keep up with Mexico Beach on social media: IG @mexicobeachfla and Facebook at Mexico Beach, FL and online at mexicobeach.com.Find Becky on IG, Pinterest and Twitter at amom4u, on Facebook at The Travel Voice by Becky and online at thetravelvoicebybecky.com.

Becky visits with Cruise Radio staff writer Richard Simms from New York City. Cruising is getting closer and we are reminiscing about our favorite cruise ships, cruise food and more! Cruise Radio can be found at CruiseRadio.net and wherever you listen to podcasts. Keep up with Becky on social media at: Facebook: The Travel Voice by BeckyInstagram, Twitter and Pinterest: @amom4u

Becky welcomes bloggers Melody Pittman and Sara Broers to discuss two road trips: one from Mount Dora to Key West, FL and one that includes Toledo, OH and Fort Wayne, IN. Find out the scoop on where to eat, what to see and where to stay as these traveling ladies spill the beans! Find Melody at https://www.whereverimayroamblog.com.Find Sara at https://travelwithsara.com. The Travel Voice by Becky offers travel ideas from her own travels and from other travel pros. Find her blog at https://thetravelvoicebybecky.com. Keep up with Becky on social media (the most fun!) at:Facebook: The Travel Voice by BeckyInstagram: @amom4uTwitter: @amom4uPinterest: @amom4u

Dreaming of long, lazy, sun-kissed days on white, sandy beaches? Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL has got you covered! This episode will convince you to make Alabama's Gulf Coast the next beach destination you visit! Below are the experts you'll hear from in this episode:Kay Maghan - Public Relations Manager, GulfShores.comAshlee Lowry - Marketing Director, SpectrumResorts.comAngel Bennett - Owner/Founder, TheBeachMoms.net

Doug Parker, cruise expert with CruiseRadio.net, updates us on the cruise industry and we offer suggestions on travel during COVID--road trips, less crowded beaches and National Park.

One of Alabama's best kept secrets is the swanky Sylacauga resort of Pursell Farms. From humble beginnings of a golf course where turf management was practiced, today's resort features sport clay shooting, a new boutique inn, cottages, a wedding venue, crazy good food and many other amenities. Also, travel journalist Karon Warren of This Girl Travels joins us to talk about things to do in Durham, NC.

Get to know the small Georgia treasure of LaGrange! Surprises include the fabulous Biblical History Center where the ancient world comes to life, spectacular dining options, Great Wolf Lodge, Hills and Dales Estate and more!

Perry County, TN offers a true taste of small town USA with Main Street Music Fest in the summertime, lots of water recreation and the best historic boutique hotel--The Commodore Hotel & Music Cafe. Get away from it all between Nashville and Memphis.

I spent a week in May 2019 with my family and boy, it was so relaxing! From clean, spacious rooms to fully-appointed kitchens, all the comforts of home and a balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico complete with a personal hot tub and a gourmet grilling station. Here about the venue, golf at Craft Farms and our new favorite pastime--Sandcastle University!

Carnival Triumph entered dry dock earlier in 2019 and emerged with a massive $200 million renovation and renamed Carnival Sunrise! With new restaurants, a larger water park area, refreshed and new common areas, and even the addition of more cabins, cruisers have lots of reasons to check out this ship!

Two of my favorite things: beaches and cruises!

Check out some of the most beautiful botanical gardens across the U.S., amazing glamping locations and learn about dog-friendly destinations on this episode.

Barnsley Resort is a beautiful retreat nestled in North Georgia with cottages, a boutique inn, horseback riding, sport clay shooting and so much more. Come visit the historic Southern estate of Barnsley Resort and enjoy a relaxing getaway.

Baseball is America's favorite pastime and many folks travel to watch their team play. Also, Mississippi is really making a name for itself with museums popping up everywhere. Of course there's always more!

Travel news and happenings for March 2018 that you may be able to use anytime to ensure fun travels.

I love traveling around the country visiting small towns that are BIG on hospitality and really just true gems. Case in point, Corinth, MS is known for its Civil War history, but there's a quirky side you're going to love. Dine in upscale, flagship restaurants and shop for antiques and such. It's a great gal pal trip or a couples getaway!

Up-to-date and relevant, travel news you can use may help you plan your next vacation!

Learn about a Sea World hotel with a recent renovation as well as exciting stuff in Winter Haven and Lakeland. Experience sunny, fun Central Florida!

From time to time I gather email questions from listeners (and FB messages as well) and blog readers and make an episode out of them. Chances are if someone is asking a travel question, there are others that would also like to know.

Travel trends you'll notice in 2018. You'll always learn something with Becky each and every episode!

Christmas gift ideas for the traveler and have you ever sailed on the Carnival Splendor? You'll want to when you hear all about it!

Despite the storms of late summer/fall, most Caribbean ports of call are open for business!

Finding ideas for Thanksgiving travel.

Have you ever traveled with babies? Need some tips? We got 'em!

Becky discusses a recent trip to the newly renovated Sheraton Bay Point Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Today Becky has a detailed look at the lovely town of Ellijay, Georgia nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Where is your go-to fall travel destination? There are so many good ones and Becky talks about a few today!

Where do you go to see the beautiful fall foliage? Also, a look at Halloween travel.

Becky talks about safe travel and more!

Becky discusses her recent trip to Charleston for the Hyundai event. You'll love these "Travel Wheels!

Keep up with news in the cruise world.

Family travel is a huge sector of vacationers. Becky discusses some ideas for family travel in this episode.

Your questions about cruising are answered!

Becky discusses some travel in the Midwest.