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Celebrity Travel: Go Away With J.T. Snow

By Jae-Ha Kim, Tribune Content Agency on

When former San Francisco Giant J.T. Snow retired from baseball, he knew what he wanted to do in the next phase of his life. The six-time Golden Glove recipient and his sister, Stephanie Snow Gebel, started the Jack and J.T. Snow Scientific Research Foundation, which supports diabetes research. (Former wide receiver, Jack Snow, is J.T.'s father.) Snow, 46, lives 30 minutes outside of San Francisco in Emerald Hills.

Q. What is your favorite vacation destination?

A. Anywhere there is golf, warm weather or a beach close by. I love Hawaii and Cabo (Mexico). I also love traveling to Scotland and Ireland for golf trips. The golf courses out there are incredible. If you're going to Cabo, I highly recommend golfing there, taking a fishing trip on a charter boat and experiencing all the food there. The nightlife is also a lot of fun. If you travel to Scotland or Ireland, the golf is amazing. And (I enjoy) meeting the friendly people in the small towns.

Q. What untapped destination should people know about?

A. There are certain off-the-beaten paths in Scotland or Ireland. Being able to drive from one small village to the next is a pretty incredible experience, as well as seeing the sheep grazing along the way and eating some of the local food like fish and chips.

Q. What was the first trip you took as a child?

 

A. My first big trip as a child with my family was to Maui, Hawaii. I loved it. The surfing, the beaches and the laid-back lifestyle were perfect for me.

Q. What's the most important thing you've learned from your travels?

A. To be patient, enjoy the experience and to take time to meet the people and be a part of their culture.

Q. Have you traveled to a place that stood out so much that you felt compelled to incorporate it into your work?

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