Talking Travel with Wendy Wendy Payne

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 Rico1:46 (1) All-adult2:53 (2) Culinary Cruise Revolution3:34 (3) All included4...

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 friends1:24 How to get there1:59 Ferry Hopper2:18 Blog2:39 Consultation & Calendar, Inquire about a trip to Italy2:53 Private Boat Tour with Vincenzo - Vincenzoses...

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 began2:19 Olive Hills Sabina.com4:50 Oops, lost in translation6:11 Olive Farming 1017:18 Unconv...

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 Storehouse2:18 Darkey Kelly's 3:37 Leo Burdock's Fish & Chips4:26 GBK (Gourmet Burger Kitchen)5:22 The Bank on College Green6:59 The Whiskey Reserv...

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, ...

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 villas1:35 Dolphin Villa1:57 360 degree Camera of Rooms2:09 Local Artist - Barbara Gelardi2:14 Beachside Cafe & Menu 2:42 Meet Ms. B3:57 What's Included?4:27 GotoStCroix.co...