Here you will find a database of all of the latest episodes!
Who is Samantha, and how did she end up hosting Talk Travel with Samantha? In this special episode, I’m turning the camera around and sharing my story, from leaving college to star in a national tour of West Side Story, performing in Europe and Tokyo Disneyland, traveling the world in my twenties, and eventually building Fabulous Adventures Travel!
Is Celebrity Cruises’ Retreat really worth the extra money? As someone who has sailed on more than 50 Virgin Voyages cruises, I wanted to see if Celebrity’s luxury suite experience could live up to the hype! So I booked a Sky Suite in The Retreat aboard Celebrity Beyond and spent a week testing everything, from the exclusive Retreat Lounge and Luminae restaurant to the butler service, premium drinks, private sun deck, and luxury suite accommodations.
In this episode of Talk Travel with Samantha, we’re uncovering one of the travel industry’s best-kept secrets: Celestyal Cruises. While other cruise lines focus on giant ships, roller coasters, and endless onboard attractions, Celestyal puts the spotlight where it belongs, on the destinations!
Are the world’s most famous tourist attractions actually worth visiting? In this episode of Talk Travel with Samantha, we’re diving into some of the most overrated tourist attractions around the globe, and the incredible alternatives that most travelers completely miss!
Planning a trip to Europe? In this episode of Talk Travel with Samantha, we discuss the biggest mistakes Americans make when traveling in Europe and how to avoid common travel frustrations that can impact your vacation.
Everyone says they want a Caribbean vacation, but not every Caribbean island is the same! In this episode of Talk Travel with Samantha, we’re breaking down the Caribbean islands everyone books versus the underrated destinations that might be a much better fit for your travel style.
In this episode of TTWS, we’re diving into what makes Virgin Voyages stand out from other cruise lines, from the food and onboard atmosphere to the nightlife and value. We’ll also cover what’s included in the fare, who Virgin Voyages is best suited for, common misconceptions, and why solo travelers, couples, and groups keep coming back. Plus, Samantha shares her personal insights after sailing with Virgin Voyages more than 50 times.
In this episode of TTWS, Samantha dives into the biggest cruise mistakes people make and the cruise line that completely changed the game. From hidden costs and choosing the wrong cruise line to why that "cheap" cruise may not actually be cheap, she breaks down the things travelers wish they knew before booking. Plus, Samantha shares her hot take on drink packages, why bigger ships are not always better, and why Virgin Voyages turned traditional cruising upside down!
In the very first episode of TTWS, Samantha talks about why so many vacations end up exhausting instead of relaxing! From overplanning and tourist traps to hidden gems in Greece and why shoulder season is elite travel, this episode is full of real travel stories, travel hacks that actually matter, and tips to help you travel smarter and vacation harder 🌴
Think all-inclusive means everything is included? Not always! In this episode of Talk Travel with Samantha, I’m breaking down the biggest mistakes travelers make when booking all-inclusive resorts, from hidden costs and surprise fees to choosing the wrong destination, beach, or room category.