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1. 8 Places to Visit in 2027 BEFORE Everyone Else Does! (Oct 23, 2026, 26 min). Forget the usual Paris, Rome and Santorini picks. Albania, Slovenia, Vietnam, the Azores, Montenegro, Colombia, Northern Spain and Greenland, before they get crowded (and pricier). Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
2. How to Travel Around Europe: Trains, Planes, Cars & Cruises (Oct 21, 2026, 23 min). When the train beats everything else, where to rent a car (and where absolutely not), why ferries are a favorite in Greece, Italy and Croatia, and how a Mediterranean cruise makes multi-country trips easy. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
3. Virgin Voyages: What First-Timers Need to Know! (Oct 16, 2026, 25 min). After sailing Virgin over 50 times: no buffet and why that's a good thing, what the fare includes, how the Bar Tab works, and why you don't have to be 25 or a party animal to love it. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
4. I Thought Louisville Was Just Bourbon & Horses... Then I Visited (Oct 15, 2026, 26 min). She went for a music festival, bourbon and a day at Churchill Downs, and left asking why nobody talks about this city. Plus why six distilleries in 48 hours is a terrible plan, and the original Hot Brown. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
5. Japan Travel Tips Part 2: What Tourists NEED to Know Before Visiting! (Oct 14, 2026, 26 min). Tokyo vs. Kyoto (you need both), climbing Mount Fuji, Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, ryokans and onsens, and the luggage-forwarding trick that makes getting around Japan SO much easier. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
6. I Lived in Japan: 7 Mistakes I Don't Want You to Make! Pt. 1 (Oct 13, 2026, 26 min). Samantha lived in Japan for about a year and a half. Seven first-timer mistakes, her favorite Tokyo neighborhoods, bullet trains, and why you shouldn't automatically buy a Japan Rail Pass. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
7. European Christmas Markets: Where to Go, When to Visit & Travel Tips! (Oct 12, 2026, 25 min). Germany vs. Austria, Strasbourg, Colmar, Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and Budapest, the best time to go, what to eat and pack, and river cruise vs. land trip. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
8. Amsterdam Is NOT What You Think | What to Do, Eat & Avoid (Sep 25, 2026, 24 min). So much more than the Red Light District, bikes and tulips: canals, stroopwafels and Dutch pancakes, the neighborhoods, Anne Frank House, and why a private canal cruise is worth the splurge. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
9. Travel Advisor Confessions: What Travelers Keep Getting Wrong (Sep 22, 2026, 27 min). The tea from the other side of travel planning: the 'cheaper' online deal that isn't the same vacation, the too-tight connection, and the people who swear they don't need travel insurance... until they do. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
10. Before You Book Your Next Trip... A Travel Advisor Answers Your Questions (Sep 17, 2026, 25 min). Listener questions, answered: quiet spots on Virgin's Valiant Lady, river cruising in the fall, choosing a Sandals, a 50th birthday in Greece, her favorite cruises ever, and the one destination she doesn't need to see again. Listen on iHeartRadio
11. This Isn't Europe... It's Quebec! Summer vs. Winter + an Ice Hotel (Sep 15, 2026, 25 min). Quebec City, Montreal and the countryside, summer vs. winter, whether the Château Frontenac is worth the splurge, and the Hôtel de Glace: would you sleep in an ice hotel or just visit? Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
12. Croatia Yacht Vacation: The Luxury Europe Trip That's Cheaper Than You Think (Sep 10, 2026, 26 min). Crewed mini yachts along the Dalmatian Coast (no Beyoncé money required), booking by the cabin vs. the whole boat, the best months for value, and who definitely should NOT share a yacht for seven nights. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
13. Sandals Saint Vincent Review: I Loved Everything but This... (Sep 3, 2026, 26 min). An honest review: what the butler got right, the lunch that took over an hour and arrived cold, the 6 a.m. beach-chair trick, and how one confusing word in a room category can change your whole trip. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
14. Virgin Voyages' Cruises Are Selling Out, Here's Why! (Aug 27, 2026, 24 min). Virgin's new 2028 Europe itineraries, including the Arctic Circle and the Norwegian Fjords, which sailings are going fast, and why Amsterdam is such a great place to sail from. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
15. Why Everyone Is Talking About Expedition Cruises (Are They Worth It?) (Aug 20, 2026, 25 min). Zodiac rides beside glaciers, Antarctica and the infamous Drake Passage, polar bears in the Arctic, the Galápagos and more: what expedition cruising is really like, and whether it's worth the splurge. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
16. Royal Caribbean Is Changing: New Ships, Private Destinations & What's Coming Next (Aug 18, 2026, 27 min). Samantha sits down with her friend Kirk from Royal Caribbean: the biggest new ships, Perfect Day at CocoCay, the new Royal Beach Clubs, and shorter sailings from Port Canaveral and Tampa. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
17. You're Probably Choosing the WRONG Hawaiian Island! (Aug 6, 2026, 24 min). Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island, Lanai and Molokai: which island fits your style, the truth about the Road to Hana, whether island hopping is worth it, and if Aulani is worth the extra cost. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
18. The Truth About European River Cruises (Aug 4, 2026, 25 min). River vs. ocean, Danube vs. Rhine, what's included in the fare, Christmas market sailings, the mistakes first-timers make, and whether a river cruise is actually worth the money. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
19. Everything I Thought About Dubai Was Wrong (Jul 30, 2026, 24 min). She expected skyscrapers and social media. She found culture, history, incredible food and the desert. Honest first impressions, the misconceptions, and tips for first-timers. Listen on iHeartRadio
20. Before You Visit Key West, Watch This | Travel Tips & Hidden Gems (Jul 27, 2026, 24 min). Beyond Duval Street: whether driving the Overseas Highway is worth it, the best sunset spots, where to find the best Key lime pie, Fort Zachary Taylor and Dry Tortugas. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
21. London | Everything I Wish I Knew Before Visiting (Jul 22, 2026, 23 min). The landmarks, the neighborhoods, Borough Market, afternoon tea and fish and chips, Harry Potter filming spots, and the Tube tips she picked up over several trips. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
22. The Cotswolds England | Hidden Villages, Local Tips & Places Tourists Miss (Jul 19, 2026, 26 min). Hidden villages beyond Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water, traditional pubs and afternoon tea, driving tips, and how to dodge the biggest crowds. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
23. How to Visit Paris Without Wasting Your Time (Jul 17, 2026, 25 min). Eiffel Tower viewpoints, beating the Louvre lines, where to find the best fries, croissants and hot chocolate, and why slowing down is the best Paris hack of all. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
24. Disneyland Paris: Is It Worth It? (Jul 15, 2026, 23 min). The rides you can't miss, the dragon hiding under Sleeping Beauty Castle, Premiere Access, the food, Disney hotels, and that nighttime drone show. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
25. I Visited Iceland... Nothing Could Have Prepared Me (Part 2) (Jul 9, 2026, 27 min). Diamond Beach (and why it looked nothing like the photos), the Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac, seals, puffins, Reykjavik, and getting completely soaked by a sneaker wave. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
26. I Visited Iceland... Nothing Could Have Prepared Me (Jul 8, 2026, 26 min). Road tripping the South Coast past fresh lava fields, the truth about the Blue Lagoon, the Golden Circle, whether to rent a car, and summer vs. winter. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
27. Why Nashville Became One of My Favorite Cities | Hidden Gems, Food & Travel Tips (Jul 8, 2026, 25 min). Hidden gems, the food, where to stay, how to do Broadway, and why Nashville is so much more than country music. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
28. Seattle SHOCKED Me... Here's Why Everyone Is Wrong (Jul 2, 2026, 25 min). Pike Place Market, the original Starbucks, ferry rides, the underground tour, The Pink Door, Kerry Park, and why Seattle turned out to be nothing like she expected. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
29. Why Alaska Should Be on Everyone's Bucket List | Cruise Tips, Excursions & Wildlife (Jul 1, 2026, 26 min). Two trips, 20 years apart: Seattle vs. Vancouver, roundtrip vs. one-way, which cabin to book (and which to avoid), glacier helicopter landings, dog sledding and whales. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
30. 15 Hidden Gems in the USA That Deserve a Spot on Your Bucket List (Jun 30, 2026, 24 min). Skip the overcrowded hotspots: Bisti/De-Na-Zin, Cumberland Island's wild horses, Capitol Reef, Valley of Fire, Mackinac Island and more places most travelers overlook. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
31. The Story Behind Talk Travel with Samantha (Jun 18, 2026, 26 min). The camera turns around: playing Maria in West Side Story, performing in Europe and at Tokyo Disneyland, climbing Mount Fuji, and building Fabulous Adventures Travel from the ground up. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
32. I Finally Tried Celebrity's Retreat... Was It Worth It? (Jun 17, 2026, 24 min). A week in a Sky Suite on Celebrity Beyond: boarding, Luminae, the butler, the Retreat Lounge and sun deck, and how it really compares to Virgin. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
33. The Best Mediterranean Cruise You've Never Heard Of (Jun 16, 2026, 24 min). Celestyal's John Diorio joins Samantha to talk about the cruise line where the destination is the star: Greece, Croatia, Montenegro, Turkey, and 3-, 4- and 7-night itineraries. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
34. The Tourist Traps Everyone Tells You to Visit (But I Wouldn't) (Jun 15, 2026, 23 min). The Eiffel Tower, Pisa, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santorini, Stonehenge, Venice and Times Square, and where she'd send you instead. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
35. What Nobody Tells Americans About Europe (Until They Get There) (Jun 14, 2026, 27 min). Overpacking, cramming in too many stops, validating train tickets, dining customs, paying for restrooms, hotel A/C expectations, pickpockets and the new ETA paperwork. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
36. The Biggest All-Inclusive Resort Mistakes Travelers Make (And How to Avoid Them) (Jun 8, 2026, 22 min). What 'all-inclusive' actually includes, the surprise fees, ocean view vs. oceanfront, the truth about resort beaches, and the red flags to watch for. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
37. The Most Overrated and Underrated Caribbean Islands (Jun 3, 2026, 26 min). Bahamas vs. Curaçao, Jamaica vs. St. Lucia, Dominican Republic vs. Antigua, Aruba vs. Grenada, and the rookie mistakes that can ruin a Caribbean trip. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
38. Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Virgin Voyages | Is Virgin Voyages Worth It in 2026? (May 31, 2026, 26 min). After over 50 sailings: the food, the onboard vibe, what's included, who it's best for, why solo travelers love it, and the biggest misconceptions. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
39. Cruise Mistakes and the Cruise Line That Changes Everything (May 25, 2026, 23 min). The hidden costs nobody talks about, why the cheapest cruise isn't always the deal it looks like, picking the wrong cabin, and the cruise line that changed the industry. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
40. Why Most Vacations Suck & How to Travel Better (May 16, 2026, 25 min). The VERY first episode! Why so many vacations end up stressful, travel red flags, why overplanning ruins trips, the magic of shoulder season, and how cruising changed the way Samantha travels. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
41. We Messed Up the Acropolis... Athens Travel Tips You Need to Know (Apr 24, 2026, 12 min). Learn from their Acropolis mistake: what to know before you go, exploring Athens before a cruise or Greek Isles trip, and private drivers vs. tours. Listen on iHeartRadio
42. We Tried to Do ALL of Paris... Here's What Happened! (Apr 14, 2026, 66 min). Disneyland Paris, Versailles, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and even the Moulin Rouge in a few days. No breaks, barely any sleep, and still eating their way through the city. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
43. Disneyland Paris Honest Review: What We Loved, Rides & Food (Apr 3, 2026, 40 min). Is Disneyland Paris actually worth it? What surprised them, what they loved, what didn't live up to the hype, and how it felt different from Disney World. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide
44. Celestyal Cruises Review: Heavenly Greece & Italy Itinerary (Mar 18, 2026, 46 min). Where it all started: one of their favorite cruises, sailing Celestyal's Heavenly Greece & Italy itinerary. Listen on iHeartRadio · Read the guide