Episodes

Destination: Viking Age– Myths, Truth and Little Known Facts Part 2 Vikings Age – Myths, Truth and little-known facts. I’m back with more information. While touring Sweden and the Viking Trail, I talked with many Viking period experts. Their stories, historical data, and artifacts they share sure did help to burst the myths and find the truth and little-known facts. I hope you listened to part one of Vikings to get the first part of the story. However, you don’t necessarily have to listen to th...

Destination: Vikings – Myths, Truth and Little Known Facts Vikings – myths, truth and little known facts. How much do you know about the Vikings and the time they lived, roam the seas and made their mark on world history? Vikings, the warriors from the North. The bloodthirsty, fearless, and seafaring, relentless in their pursuits, men from the North.; those Norsemen we see in the movies and TV shows. Is it true? Were they the bad boys from the North., spreading havoc around Europe and travelin...

Destination: Rocky Mountaineer Rockies to the Red Rocks The Rocky Mountaineer – Rockies to the Red Rocks is a journey through America’s most iconic scenery. From Moab, Utah to Denver, Colorado it is one of those very special getaways. One that takes you to a place and space that you have been dreaming about for years….. and years. A place that may have seems magical or somehow out of reach. For many years I have loved from afar the magical shaped red rocks of the America West. Wondering what w...

Destination: Germany UNESCO World Heritage Sites Goslar, Lower Saxony and Saxony Anhalt Germany UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located around Lower Saxony and Saxony Anhalt. History is preserved and sustainability is in full force. This year my focus on travel has been learning more about history and especially learning more about how travel and sustainability can work together. I have my own definition of how not only I define it but also how I experience the places I go. My definition: Sust...

Travel Protection and Wellness Travel protection and wellness means you’ll have a getaway filled with fun and less stress. Travel is back and there’s no stopping it. We may have put a pause on travel in 2020, but today, Americans are making up for lost time with 61% of us planning a trip more than 100 miles from home. With our minds on lost time and missing that feeling of getting away to some place we dreamed of for years, there is no place for mishaps to spoil the fun. Travel numbers are up ...

Culinary Travel Let’s Travel For The Food Culinary travel. It’s all about the food. Are you a traveler with a purpose? Maybe it’s to see a new exhibit at a world famous museum, or maybe you travel to celebrate a certain holiday festival, or maybe you’re like me and you’re ready to jump on a plane and travel for the cuisine. Travel and food go together well. I love to visit a destination to try a new restaurant and celebrate an iconic chef, tasting their fabulous culinary delights. The Travel W...

Travel Wellness With Spectra Spray Travel wellness is easy with Spectra Spray. Staying healthy while traveling is vital to not only a successful trip but our overall health too. When we feel good, we want to get out and see the world. There are ways to have fun and keep wellness on your itinerary too. A wellness routine keeps us travel ready and healthy year round. Over the last year I have used Spectra Sprays to help me stay on top of my travel game. Travel Wellness with Spectra Spray is par...

Destination: Luxury Experience on Scenic Eclipse Discovery Yacht Now is the perfect time to say ahoy and set sail on the deep blue sea. I recently had a chance to sail along the sea of Cortez on Scenic Eclipse, a discovery yacht with amazing ways to explore your destination. An above the sea or below the sea experience when you sail with Scenic Eclipse; helicopter rides or submarine explorations. Either one means you’re discovering your destination from a completely unique point-of-vice. Sailin...

Destination: Summer Travel Tips and Planning Travel tips and planning – it’s never too soon or too late. Here is a long list of tips to get your going or keep you going this summer. Gather up your travel buddies or plan for a solo trip. Here’s what you need to know while out exploring your favorite destinations. The post Destination: Summer Travel Tips and Planning appeared first on Travel With Annita.

Destination: Earth Day Conservation, Sustainability and Travel Happy Earth Day! Conservation, Sustainability and Travel today! Acting now to save our beautiful world helps make sure the things we love to see when traveling, will be here to enjoy years from now. Over tourism is becoming a concern as more people are taking advantage of destinations they have dream of visiting for years. Sustainability and conservation are two words becoming more and more a part of conversations around travel. The...

Destination: Great Road Trips Memphis, Beech Mountain and Brunswick Islands, North Carolina Great road trips for year ’round fun. I’m out traveling again and I’m ready to get you out on the road too. There are many great destinations close by that are perfect for weekend getaways, family trips, girlfriends or guy trips, or solo. By the way, solo travel is becoming more and more the norm for many people. And, a close by destination is a great way to try your first solo trip. I have three great ...

Destination: 10 Year Celebration Travel With Annita On March 25th, we celebrated bringing great travel to you for 10 years!! Yes, time goes super fast when you’re having fun and it’s been ten years filled with tips, travel destinations, amazing guests, human interest stories and one of our favorites – history to learn more about the things we thought we already knew. Listen to our anniversary show posted above. Celebrate with us by listening to the shows each of the Travel With Annita & Frien...

Destination: U.S. Mint Quarters Programs and Commemorative Coins The U.S. Mint Quarters Programs and Commemorative Coins can be an inspiration for collecting coins but other things too. You can be inspired to travel by many things including quarters. Several years ago I started featuring places to visit around the U.S. based on the U.S. Mint State Quarters. I was inspired by the unique designs on the quarters to research and learn more about the places featured on the reverse side of the quart...

Destination: Costa Rica on Star Clippers Sailings Sailing on Star Clippers to Costa Rica with an amazing crew was an exciting adventure. Star Clippers cruises can take you out on the deep blue sea in one of their tall ships. The ship’s tall mast with sails is a special way to experience cruising. With the breeze on your face and a song in your heart as the wind pushes the wooden ship it’s truly the best way to experience the ocean. I recently sailed on their namesake ship – Star Clipper along ...

Destination: Kontiki Expeditions Explore the Ecuadorian Coastline Kontiki Expeditions along the Ecuadorian Coastline highlights conservation and sustainability, the new words you’ll hear in travel. And, one company is stepping up and stepping into what it truly means to sustain and conserve all that is important to travelers as we traverse the globe. Communities, culture, language, cuisine, customs, traditions, wildlife and economies. Kontiki Expeditions is doing it all – along their coastline ...

Churchill Manitoba to see polar bears Churchill Manitoba and polar bears is all about conservation and sustainability. It is vital to saving wildlife and preserving communities. I take a look at one company doing great things around the globe to ensure wildlife, culture, communities and economies are conserved and sustained. Natural Habitat Adventures is making a difference around the world with their partnership with World Wildlife Fund. Their partnership offers a chance for conservation resea...

Travel 2023 – Trends, Destinations and Tips Travel 2023 trends, destinations, and tips will help us get started planning and preparing for travel in the new year. This year we will see travel grow and return to pre-COVID numbers, and travelers will feel more comfortable planning trips further from home. In response to the demand for travel, new hotels are opening, destinations are expanding their advertising and offerings, and travel brands are finding more and more ways to create customer loyal...

Travel 2022 A Year In Review Travel 2022 – A year in review. It’s been a wonderful year of travel to amazing places, meeting phenomenal people, experiencing various cultures and enjoying delicious cuisine. After years of travel ceasing and slowing down, it was like a breath of fresh air to be back out and about traveling the world. As I look back over the year, I had a chance to check off new countries bringing my total of countries and territories to 118. Not that I’m chasing countries, but c...

Atlanta Things to see and do Atlanta- so many things to see and do – it’s my hometown, and I enjoy sharing it with everyone. I love my southern roots and am happy to call this area home. I was born in Atlanta and lived there during my early childhood in the SW area of the city. I can still remember going there as a child and swimming in the pool at Mozley Park with my parents watching as my sister, and I played with the other kids. Today Mozley park looks different from my time swimming and run...

Roanoke Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains Roanoke Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains is filled with everything that makes a destination become one of our favorites. For the outdoor enthusiast it is America’s East Coast Mountain Biking Capital. With over 400 miles of trails for mountain biking, ranging from easy downhill rides to challenging cross country treks. Roanoke’s outdoor experiences include hiking and checking out the Roanoke star on top of Mill Mountain. The Roanoke Star is an iconic symbol...

Destination: Human Rights MuseumsTwo must see museums – The Children’s Museum Indianapolis and Canadian Museum for Human Rights Two Human Rights Museums that will enlighten travelers about civil and human rights through the years are waiting for you to visit. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Canada, is built on the sacred, ancestral ground of the First Nation people. The importance of what the land meant and still means to the indigenous people continues to be recognized and ack...

Multigenerational and Senior Travel Tips Our getaways are all about having fun, being comfortable, and, most of all, getting ready for things to do that are accessible and convenient for everyone to enjoy. Suppose you are traveling with someone in your family or an aging friend. In that case, you’ll want a few Multigenerational and Senior travel tips to ensure everyone has the best experience possible. On this show, I shared how planning travel for our aging family member is beneficial, whether...

Ol’ School vs. New School Travel on Holland America Cruise Line Ol’ School vs. New School Travel; it was time to put the debate to the test. Nichole and I set sail on Holland America’s new ship, the Nieuw Statendam. It’s the one where Oprah is the Godmother. Nichole and I through the years have talked about the possible differences of how generations travel, comparing what we like and also things we are not so fond of. But now onboard the ship we had seven days to give it a try, to put theories ...

Quarter Miles Travel First Women of Virginia Lowell Thomas Award Winning Podcast Quarter Miles Travel First Women of Virginia highlights the women who were Native American, African and European. They were tenacious and strong. They are part of the foundation of our country. In this award winning podcast episode, their stories unfold and show how the lives of women 400 years ago impact our lives today. The podcast won the Lowell Thomas Award for podcast/guidebook. The Lowell Thomas Travel Journa...