13Sep 2020 by EJtheTravelDiva
Episode 12: Travel Tips I Learned from Watching Seinfeld

Episode 12: Travel Tips I Learned from Watching Seinfeld

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  Still a shock to me how I went from one to twelve episodes without mentioning the sitcom Seinfeld. I am so excited about Episode #12 of The Erica James Travel Show, as I reveal 19 tips I learned from watching Seinfeld. So let's have some fun going over the 19 best travel tips that I learned from watching my FAVORITE show of all time, Seinfeld. Tip 1: Trips are relationship killers! Be careful how soon you travel with someone who you are dating. It could change the dynamics of your relationship. It can be good or bad. Jerry’s girlfriend didn’t like the resort. It was raining and they ran out of things to talk. She even thought he was being cheap. “Trips can be relationship killers”. Have a listen…
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24Aug 2020 by EJtheTravelDiva
Episode 9: Travel Talk with Leonard Bean

Episode 9: Travel Talk with Leonard Bean

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  Are you friends, on social media, with people who are always traveling, they never seem to be home, they are out living their best life and exploring the world? You know those kind of people, right? We all follow, at least, one person like that! I don't know about you, but I love following people like that! I love hearing about people's travels and being inspired by them to travel to new places. In today's episode, we're going to talk to Leonard Bean who has a love and a passion for travel. He will share how his passion for travel was sparked, the many places he has been and how he is pivoting during this pandemic to feed his travel needs. Instagram: @leonard_bean Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple…
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18Aug 2019 by EJtheTravelDiva
8 Ways to Be a Good Travel Companion

8 Ways to Be a Good Travel Companion

Blog, EJtheTravelDiva Blog, Travel Tips
Over the past couple of decades, my friends and I have done a lot of traveling together.  I have traveled with friends who like to ball out of control and those who have absolutely no money and don’t tell you until you arrive at the destination.  I’ve traveled with neat and tidy friends and friends that are extremely messy.  I’ve shared a room with self-aware friends and friends that have no clue they are annoying to share a room with.  After traveling with so many different types of friends, I have put together a few suggestions on how you can be a good travel companion: Be your best self inside the room You are sharing a small space with someone for several days.  Everything you do in the privacy of…
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17Jun 2013 by EJtheTravelDiva
My Sister’s Travel Regret

My Sister’s Travel Regret

Blog, EJtheTravelDiva Blog, Travel Learning Lessons
One of my wishes, as a travel agent, is that all travelers select their vacation accommodations based on what they wish to experience rather than what they want to pay.  Often times, when people call me about traveling, they select their resort and room accommodations based on price, no quality. Sure you can vacation in a less expensive room, but the question is--is what you are giving up worth it?   Regardless of recommendations (which is one of the reasons you select a good travel agent), some travelers just want to book based on price and not quality.  My sister is one of those people.    I recently went to Las Vegas with my sister.  Upon check in, they asked if we would like to upgrade our room, for a…
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06Mar 2012 by EJtheTravelDiva
A Simple Beautiful Vacation

A Simple Beautiful Vacation

Blog, Destination Reviews, EJtheTravelDiva Blog
  One of my favorite movies was Jim Carey's The Truman Show.  I thought it was such a cute and touching movie.  The life lived in that movie was very simple, quiet and relaxed.  Something that is on the other end of the spectrum from my current life.  Because that life depicted in The Truman Show was so different from my every day life, I was extremely excited to visit Seaside, FL (not too far from Destin, FL) where the movie was shot. Normally when I vacation, I am in a popular hotel or resort.  This trip, I decided to try something different and I was pleasantly surprised with white picket fences, a town square, bicycle rentals and ice cream shops.  I not only stepped out of Nashville, TN, but…
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