Episode 61: The Trip That Started It All-Why I Keep Going Back to the Caribbean

In this episode, Dr. Courtney Downs shares the story behind her very first passport stamp—a trip to Trinidad Carnival nearly 20 years ago that sparked a lifelong love of travel, cultural exploration, and curiosity about the world. As Caribbean American Heritage Month is celebrated, she reflects on why the Caribbean continues to hold such a special place in her heart.From the rich history of Trinidad Carnival to the unique cultures, flavors, and traditions found across the islands, Dr. Courtney explores what makes the Caribbean so much more than beautiful beaches and luxury resorts.In this episode, you'll learn:Why Trinidad was the trip that changed everythingThe fascinating history behind Trinidad CarnivalHow every Caribbean island offers a completely different experienceFavorite Caribbean foods, destinations, and cultural experiencesPoints and miles strategies for Caribbean travelWhy now might be the perfect time to stop waiting and take the tripWhether you're dreaming of Carnival, planning your next island getaway, or simply looking for inspiration to explore beyond your comfort zone, this episode is your reminder that travel has the power to transform the way you see the world.Interested in joining Dr. Courtney for Trinidad Carnival 2027? Confirm your interest here:https://form.jotform.com/261694736042865Download the Full Trip Guide here.Find Dr. Courtney Downes here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prescriptiontotravelmd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/prescriptiontotravelmd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PrescriptiontoTravelMD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Prescription to Travel MD- Doctor’s Lounge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/3717624291786190⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Fr