A Lady Well-Travelled | Travel Storyteller & Tips Advisor

Diving Deep to Save Coral Reefs in the Caribbean - with Marine Conservationist Denny Frazier

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527689/fan_mail/new] Do you love traveling to exotic locations to dive or snorkel?  Are you concerned about the health of our oceans and our coral reefs? Learn how you can get involved and make a difference in saving these precious ecosystems for future generations! Join host and creator, Shannon Bednarova, as she explores the fascinating world of diving, coral conservation, and marine biology with dive master and marine conservationist, Denny Frazier. Discover his adventures, insights into coral health, and how everyone can contribute to ocean preservation. Understand the Impact that human development, climate change and the offloading of ship ballast has on coral reefs * Learn the difference between coral bleaching and SCTLD - Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease, aka" Skittle D'  * Learn what you can do to assist with Marine conservation and how to get involved * Discover what research is being done to mitigate coral decimation worldwide * Explore which oral restoration techniques are the most effective and new developments in transplantation Helpful links: Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) - Coral Disease & Health Consortium [https://cdhc.noaa.gov/coral-disease/characterized-diseases/stony-coral-tissue-loss-disease-sctld/] Home - Reef Renewal USA [https://reefrenewalusa.org/] Home - Coral Restoration Foundation [https://coralrestoration.org/] Coral Reef Alliance - Saving the World’s Coral Reefs [https://coral.org/en/] The Nature Conservancy: A World Where People & Nature Thrive [https://www.nature.org/en-us/] SEE THE SEA | Protect Marine Ecosystems—Get Involved [https://see-the-sea.com/]       (Denny Frazier) Carolina Dive Locker [https://carolinadivelocker.com/] Instagram: see-the-sea26 (for Denny Frazier's organization) DISCLAIMER: All opinions, recommendations and experiences shared on this podcast are solely those of the creator and/or her guests.  Please do your own research and consult the appropriate professionals before making any decisions based on content shared on this show.  Thank you for listening!  I welcome your feedback and suggestions or you simply let me know if you are enjoying the show. You can reach me at Shannon@ALadyWellTravelled.com

The Ultimate Guide to The Haven - Norwegian Cruise Line's Luxury Experience - Part I

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527689/fan_mail/new] If you enjoy luxury cruising, you'll want to listen to this episode! Shannon Bednarova, host and creator of A Lady Well-Travelled shares her experience about her luxury cruise on the Norwegian Encore, focusing on The Haven experience.  She and her two friends spent a week on the ship and enjoyed the ports of Cozumel, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; and Harvest Key, Belize. She purchased this cruise as a gift and hoped it would turn out to be as nice as the Vacations To Go Cruise Representative promised.  Listen to find out if the experience matched what was represented! She gets specific about the embarkation process, decor, staterooms, indoor pool, amenities, services, dining, crew, artistic touches that add to the cruiser's enjoyment. and her overall impressions of the cruise environment. She does not spend one minute speaking about the hairy legs contest by the main pool, singing off-key karaoke in the country western bar, playing Bingo or attending the "I Love Elvis Review" in the ship's theatre.  As a matter of fact, she couldn't tell you if they had any of those things going on, but they probably had all of that and more on the ship as well! Helpful links: Luxury Cruises: The Haven by Norwegian | NCL [https://www.ncl.com/staterooms/the-haven] DISCLAIMER: All opinions, recommendations and experiences shared on this podcast are solely those of the creator and/or her guests.  Please do your own research and consult the appropriate professionals before making any decisions based on content shared on this show.  Thank you for listening!  I welcome your feedback and suggestions or you simply let me know if you are enjoying the show. You can reach me at Shannon@ALadyWellTravelled.com

Walking the Western Front of WWI with Guest Briana Gervat

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527689/fan_mail/new] Join host and creator of A Lady Well Travelled, Shannon Bednarova, as she interviews guest, Briana Gervat, An author, poet, photographer and fellow traveler, Briana discusses her 36-day, 500-mile journey along the Western Front through France and Belgium and how it inspired her latest book, There Will Come Soft Rains. Briana details the heartbreak that led her to undertake the journey, seeking healing, wisdom and understanding by walking a path that witnessed unimaginable horrors in WWI, yet retained incredible beauty and told tales of the incredible resilience of humankind. She gives us a glimpse into her favorite sights along the way, the most sacred, meaningful and even angelic! Briana shares one of her beautiful poems for the audience and discusses how she reveals her true heart through her poetry and photography. Shannon encourages everyone to visit Briana's gorgeous website, view her photographs and immerse yourself in her poetry. Links: Briana Gervat [https://www.theperegrinepilgrim.com/] theperegrinepilgrim.com DISCLAIMER: All opinions, recommendations and experiences shared on this podcast are solely those of the creator and/or her guests.  Please do your own research and consult the appropriate professionals before making any decisions based on content shared on this show.  Thank you for listening!  I welcome your feedback and suggestions or you simply let me know if you are enjoying the show. You can reach me at Shannon@ALadyWellTravelled.com

A Review of The Vacations to Go Website & 90-Day Ticker for Cruise Savings

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527689/fan_mail/new] Do you like cruising?  Or do you LOVE cruising?  You'll want to listen to this 14-minute podcast! Join host and creator of A Lady Well-Travelled, Shannon Bednarova, as she reviews her latest experience using Vacations to Go [https://www.vacationstogo.com/?msockid=0522155f687d66e31010031f696f6799] cruise booking website and its featured 90-Day Ticker [https://www.vacationstogo.com/ticker.cfm?t=y] to find and book a luxury cruise as a gift for her friends. Vacations to Go offers cruise search platform with extensive sorting and searching options. The 90-day ticker can provide discounts if you are flexible with travel dates. Were they able to come through for Shannon with a wonderful cruise experience for her friends and also provide her with a great value for her money spent? You'll need to tune into the podcast to find out more.... Helpful Links: Vacations to Go Website - https://www.vacationstogo.com/ Norwegian Cruise Line - https://www.ncl.com/ The Haven on Norwegian Ships - https://www.ncl.com/why-ncl/the-haven DISCLAIMER: All opinions, recommendations and experiences shared on this podcast are solely those of the creator and/or her guests.  Please do your own research and consult the appropriate professionals before making any decisions based on content shared on this show.  Thank you for listening!  I welcome your feedback and suggestions or you simply let me know if you are enjoying the show. You can reach me at Shannon@ALadyWellTravelled.com

Mastering Time, Travel and Living Free: Lessons from Guest Drewbie Wilson

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527689/fan_mail/new] In this inspiring interview with A Lady Well-Travelled host and creator, Shannon Bednarova, author, podcaster and businessman Drewbie Wilson shares his journey from a challenging childhood to successful entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of intentional living, time management, and embracing freedom through RV travel. Discover practical tips on how to optimize your life, control your time, and pursue your passions while maintaining balance and remembering the truly important things in your life. Learn about Drewbie Wilson's personal journey and how he overcame adversity and a troubled childhood and adolescence to find success in the sales world and in business Learn the importance of intentional time management and the 4-6-24 framework Discover how embracing the RV lifestyle can enhance freedom and family bonding Hear lessons from the book of Job and how to remain faithful during tough seasons Get practical tips for controlling your time and living purposefully Read Drewbie's books to learn more about his life and his businesses, listen to his podcast and watch his YouTube videos for more information!  You can also follow Drewbie on Facebook and Instagram! LINKS: Sales Humor, Motivation, Apparel, and More... – CallTheLeads [https://callthedamnleads.com/] callthedamnleads.com DISCLAIMER: All opinions, recommendations and experiences shared on this podcast are solely those of the creator and/or her guests.  Please do your own research and consult the appropriate professionals before making any decisions based on content shared on this show.  Thank you for listening!  I welcome your feedback and suggestions or you simply let me know if you are enjoying the show. You can reach me at Shannon@ALadyWellTravelled.com