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Travel & Leisure's The Best 50 Places to Travel in 2026: We Pick Our Dream Destinations

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  Travel & Leisure's The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2026: We Pick Our Dream Destinations Episode 14 of Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast Just landed in Masai Mara, Kenya back in July 2019 Episode Overview What if you could only pick THREE places to travel to in 2026? We took on that challenge using Travel & Leisure's The Best 50 Places to Travel in 2026 article. It was harder than we thought! In this special episode, we're doing something different. Instead of our usual travel guide format, we're dreaming big and helping you do the same. We share experiences from the 11 destinations on the list we've already visited, then each pick our top 3 dream destinations from the remaining 39 places. Whether you're DINKs (Dual Income, No Kids) like us, SINKs (Solo Income, No Kids), empty nesters, recently retired, or just taking a kid-free trip, this episode will inspire your 2026 bucket list! Where We've Been: 11 of ...
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Virgin Voyages Excursions: Honest Reviews from 2 Caribbean Cruises

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Virgin Voyages Excursions: Honest Reviews from 2 Caribbean Cruises Part 3 of our Virgin Voyages series Planning Virgin Voyages shore excursions? We tested booking through Virgin vs. independent operators across Honduras, Mexico, Bahamas, and Florida. Here's what worked, what didn't, and what we'd do differently. Missed the earlier parts? Check out Part 1: Adults-Only Cruise Overview & Dining and Part 2: Activities, Entertainment & Scarlet Night Party for the full Virgin Voyages experience. Virgin Shore Things vs. Independent Booking: What We Learned After two cruises, we mixed three strategies: booking through Virgin's app, booking local operators directly, and winging it completely. Book through Virgin when: You're a first-time cruiser or solo traveler You need guaranteed accessibility or transportation You're anxious about timing Book independently when: You want smaller groups and better prices You're comfortable with research and timing The ...
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