The food was so spectacular on our recent voyage that I just had to share my #diningguide with you for what we ate on this #VirginVoyage, the Valiant Lady. So heads up, wink, wink on Virgin Voyages all the restaurants are the same, on all the ships. So whether you sail on the RESILIENT Lady like we will next February or any of the other ladies, you will get to have the same experience if you want. Here's the podcast timeline to take you through the eateries as well as my #traveltips to help you plan your way as well.

⏱️TIMELINE⏱️
1:00 Travel Tip#1 - become sailor friends with your friends on the App
2:29 Breakfast Bites
3:15 Time for lunch - Pizza Pizza
4:08 Travel Tip#2 - menus are awesome, don't get carried away
4:53 Brunch Tips, Reservations and More...
5:14 Korean BBQ Fun
6:40 Test Kitchen Surprise...hmmm
7:41 More dining guide tips
8:04 Suggested wines, drink, why Yes, please!
8:30 Sailor Loot- do this in advance

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For more information on this Virgin Voyage “Sunsets in the Lesser Antilles” Caribbean Cruise as we set sail from San Juan to the dreamiest islands in the southeast Caribbean. After a day at sea, we will be sailing to Aruba, Curaçao, Martinique, and then St. Kitts & Nevis. I am so excited about this itinerary for the Sunsets in the Lesser Antilles. Arriving in San Juan just a day before on January 30th to enjoy Puerto Rico we embark on February 1st at 8:00 p.m.!

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After a whirlwind of travel this first half of the year! I am finally back, thank you to my followers for sticking with me, AND do I have a lot to share. Today's #podcast is my #napavalley #girlstrip this May. So come join me to figure out, how to plan your trip or just get a few ideas before you go!

⏱️ TIMELINE ⏱️
1:00 Napa Valley Girls Trip? What a great idea!
1:35 How we got there?
2:15 Wine Country Airporter
2:25 Where we stayed? Villa Murialdo NAPA
3:17 Tastings & Tours
3:32 Platypus Tours
4:30 Loxton Winery
6:12 Ty Caton Winery
7:03 Deerfield Creek Winery - tried some new grapes 🍇
7:55 Travel Tips #traveltips
8:59 Quilt and Co.
9:36 John Anthony Vineyards
10:32 Mayacamas Tasting Room
11:15 Wine Tasting Travel Planning Tip
11:35 Del Dotto Vineyards #winethief
13:03 How do we get the wine home? Buffalo Shipping Company
13:47 Good Eats: Napkins Bar & Grill
14:42 Oenotri - Italian specialty
15:23 Andaz Farmers Table
15:45 Sweetie Pies
16:08 FUN in NAPA! Karaoke with George
17:15 Tranquility in Tuscany - SMALL GROUP Adventure - June 2025

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I loved my virgin, Virgin Voyage this past month on the Valiant Lady. Today, I am going to share with you my top 10 reasons in this Virgin Voyage Review. I am going to share why I loved this cruise, the staff, the service, and this ship.

First, full disclosure, I’m a non-cruiser. I don’t like them, not like even in the slightest. So for me to LOVE it, it’s a lot. Here's why...

⏱️TIMELINE⏱️
1:00 San Juan, Puerto Rico
1:46 (1) All-adult
2:53 (2) Culinary Cruise Revolution
3:34 (3) All included
4:26 (4) Size of the ship
5:07 (5) The cabin
6:07 (6) Customer Service & Cleanliness
7:02 (7) Entertainment & Shows
8:01 (8) There's something for everyone
8:37 (9) Port visits
10:01 (10) Health Forward!
11:07 ++ Another LOVE
12:00 A few tweaks
13:24 Extras worth the EXTRA!
14:30 Our next voyage

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This fall I returned to the Isle of #Capri, this Amalfi Coast treasure in #italy is a fab favorite. Here are my #traveltips for this volcanic island. I am so excited to share everything I've learned as well as where we stayed, where we ate, things to do, how to get there and more!

⏱️TIMELINE⏱️
1:06 Meeting locals and making friends
1:24 How to get there
1:59 Ferry Hopper
2:18 Blog
2:39 Consultation & Calendar, Inquire about a trip to Italy
2:53 Private Boat Tour with Vincenzo - Vincenzosesto93@gmail.com
4:52 Where we stayed?
5:03 What to do?
6:12 Hikes
6:32 Where to eat?
10:35 When should you visit?
11:22 How expensive is Capri?

More information and tours:
Gardens of Capri

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This past fall I had the lovely opportunity to visit the Lazio province of #Italy and be introduced to Emma and Scott, owners of Olive Hill Sabina. This special olive farm just outside of Rome makes a great day trip or #weekend #getaway to learn all about the process from planting to harvest to tasting. A truly immersive experience.

Here is a little bit of our interview -

⏱️TIMELINE⏱️
1:33 How it all began
2:19 Olive Hills Sabina.com
4:50 Oops, lost in translation
6:11 Olive Farming 101
7:18 Unconventional choices on purpose
8:00 Organic Certification Requirements
8:45 Markets
9:23 Well-oiled
9:48 Experiences on the Farm
11:08 Bed & Breakfast - OPENING SOON!
11:51 Local sites to see & more
13:08 Easy to get to from Rome and around Italy!
14:05 Olive Hill Info on social media

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This year I have visited Dublin, not once, not twice, but three times! That's not all in total, I've visited Dublin half a dozen times. So today's article "Foodie in Dublin" is dedicated to all the great finds I have discovered this year and over the years from fish and chips to great burgers and Guinness stew, here they are.

⏱TIMELINE⏱
1:24 Old Storehouse
2:18 Darkey Kelly's
3:37 Leo Burdock's Fish & Chips
4:26 GBK (Gourmet Burger Kitchen)
5:22 The Bank on College Green
6:59 The Whiskey Reserve
7:54 Butler's Chocolate Cafe

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Here are a few more St. Croix, USVI - good eats! This past month, we couldn't help ourselves from trying some new spots in St. Croix and visiting some of our island favorites. The last time I visited St. Croix I recorded another podcast on Where to EAT in St. Croix after being introduced to the island. I got a great deal of feedback from locals and my community. So here is a compilation of new eateries and culinary delights on St. Croix that is filled with local eats, sustainable, farm-to-table options.

⏱ TIMELINE ⏱
1:15 Beachside Cafe@ SandCastle on the Beach
2:27 Savant
4:25 AMA at Cane Bay
6:07 Ci Bo Né
7:10 BrewSTX
8:07 Louie & Nachos
9:49 Return to Polly's at the Pier
10:36 La Reine's Chicken Shack
11;49 Return to Tap Deck
12:25 DazzledSTX
13:49 What's New and Coming
14:42 Travel tip for eating out on the Island 🏝

Thanks to today's sponsor to GotoStCroix.com
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This past month we returned to Sand Castle on the Beach in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. I went for some rest, relaxation, restoration and to check in on all my friends. Resort owners, Chris Richardson and Ted Bedwell of Sand Castle on the Beach. #stcroix #usvirginislands

⏱TIMELINE⏱
1:00 Grand Tour of the new villas
1:35 Dolphin Villa
1:57 360 degree Camera of Rooms
2:09 Local Artist - Barbara Gelardi
2:14 Beachside Cafe & Menu
2:42 Meet Ms. B
3:57 What's Included?
4:27 GotoStCroix.com https://www.gotostcroix.com/
https://www.gotostcroix.com/st-croix-blog/100-things-to-do-st-croix/
4:53 When to Visit
5:52 How to get to St. Croix
6:21 Why choose Sand Castle on the Beach
7:37 Interview with Chris & Ted!

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