#29 VISIT Monroeville - Stories, Scandals & Literary Giants

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?

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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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IRELAND! 🇮🇪 Most Americans would like to visit at least once in their lives, right? This spring my #small #group #Irish #Adventure #Tour brought us from the busy streets of Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher to Northern Ireland.

In today's podcast, I will be sharing our tour with CIE Tours (who specialize in the U.K., Ireland, and Iceland and now offer tours in Italy too) They've been doing this for over 90 years and really know their stuff. I love partnering with companies that do exclusive well.

⏱TIMELINE⏱
1:00 Tour Highlights
1:10 Beginning in Dublin
1:45 Waterford (Street Art Ink)
2:52 Henry Downes Pub, Dooley Hotel
3:15 Blarney Castle Tips
3:53 The Ballygarry Hotel & Estate
4:33 Western Coast, Cross the Shannon & Galway
5:01 Cliffs of Moher, Trad on the Prom
5:30 Atlantic Sheepdog Demonstration
6:06 Donegal
7:05 Derry, Martin McGrossan City Tours
7:57 Giant's Causeway
8:35 Belfast & Titanic Belfast Museum
9:08 Glyde Inn & Musicians
9:24 Return to Dublin & Tour
10:02 Gourmet Burger Kitchen
10:36 What's included with a CIE TOUR!
11:23 What made our tour so special!
12:21 My great small group!
12:41 A Scotland Dream - TRAVEL with ME in 2024!

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I'm finally back after two months of group tours and travel planning busy, busy, busy season, I'm back in the production room putting things together. Although I have lots to produce I couldn't wait to share our recent Danube River Cruise Fun with our small group tours this past April. OMG! It was hysterical, a little damp, and loads of fun, fun, fun!

We partnered with ®Riviera River Cruises for another River Cruise group tour, this time along the DANUBE. The ancient waterway that once was busy with Roman Empire traffic, today is dotted with riverboats, ferries, and cargo ships. It is also lined with vineyards, medieval towns, still intact and historical architecture that astounds.

In today's podcast, I share our unique itinerary, what it is like to travel in small groups, share all the fun we had on board, find out if it is right for you, and more!

⏱TIMELINE⏱
1:59 Budapest
2:11 DunaCorso Restaurant in Budapest
2:54 Esztergom, Hungary
3:40 Travel Tips €
4:10 Bratislava, Slovakia - Konditerei Kormuth
5:34 Dürnstein & Melk, Austria
6:36 Salzburg & Linz - Ludwig Das Burger Restaurant
8:05 Vienna
9:04 Back on Board - Music Arrangements
9:40 Return to Budapest - Spas & More
10:26 Is European River Cruising right for you?
11:56 Fine dining options
12:21 What's included on a River Cruise?
13:28 On board fun
14:16 Traveling in small groups
14:38 Scotland Tour TOO!

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If you are planning on exploring Europe this summer or in 2023, you need to listen to this TODAY! I'm just returning from my six-week jaunt around Europe and I have a ton to share. From what to pack to passports, to credit cards to making reservations, etc. You gotta know this before you go!

⏱TIMELINE⏱
1:00 A bit crowded
2:00 Making reservations
2:21 Packing
3:10 Backpack - RFID safe bags
4:01 What about money?
4:29 Do NOT DO THIS!!
5:00 DO THIS ✅
6:00 How much € £ do I need?
6:42 What about credit cards?
7:50 Not COVID, Flu... what is it?
8:54 Travel Insurance?
9:50 Passport info
10:15 PRO TIP!! Passports
11:30 Some Good NEWS!
12:00 What if we miss out?
13:07 Local scene tips...

This podcast and blog are based on my personal opinions and thoughts as well as research conducted while in country/the European continent.

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When NOT to visit Hawaii? This was such hard content to write. My Mama always said, "If you don't have anything nice to say..." but I feel like I have to share my experience because I certainly don't want my listeners to think it's all rainbows and unicorns when I travel. I'm a real travel writer and a huge sharer.

So here are my ten days in Hawaii on the Big Island, good eats, the activities I loved, and what we did discover. I share why I definitely know when NOT to visit Hawaii now and why.

⏱TIMELINE⏱
1:00 Why I had to record this
1:49 Didn't expect the expense
2:31 TRAVEL TIP: When visiting expensive destinations...do this!
3:06 Where we stayed
3:27 Volcano National Park, Kilauea Military Camp and more
4 :57 Good Eats
5:08 Big Island Gourmet Market
5:37 Island Greens
5:56 A'Bays Island Grill
6:18 Foster's Kitchen
7:08 Hilo Bay Club
7:41 Kula Shaved Ice
8:27 Swimming with the Manta Rays
9:20 Sea Bands
9:35 Black Sand Beach
10:35 Rainbow Falls
11:27 So this is why...when NOT to visit Hawaii
11:49 And the hits keep coming...

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