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Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul, and let me introduce my co-host for today’s episode, Cheryl.

Welcome to this episode featuring our reflections on Virgin Voyages newest lady ship, Brilliant Lady which we had the pleasure to sail March 12-21 on a special sailing known as a Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage, special voyages—I think there’s a couple per year—that feature a special guest performance, in our case legendary performer and song writer, Nile Rodgers, and Chic, guest speakers like the Virgin Voyages CEO, Nirmal Saverimuttu, and other special events. In some past Red Hot Sailing Club Voyages, Virgin Group Chairman, Richard Branson made an appearance. He was not billed to appear on ours, but on the last seaday, which was supposed to include a stop at Bimini, Virgin Voyages private island in the Bahamas, Branson appeared onboard.

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Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome back Billy D. Washington. Billy D. was one of my first guests three years ago way back on Episode 8. He also was the first stand-up comedian I have hosted on the podcast, and regular listeners know I have since had several comedians and other cruise ship performers given my love of comedy and music. Now 230 episodes later it is my pleasure to welcome Billy D.back.

I first met Billy D. three-and-a-half years ago when we took my granddaughter LaKi on Carnival Mardi Gras for her 13th birthday. On the first day aboard, we watched Billy D at the family-friendly comedy show and laughed raucously, and then watched every version of Billy D’s uncensored sets in the PunchLiner Comedy Club. He was hilarious, and what set him apart besides his unique delivery, timing, and total unpredictability—was his incorporation of a keyboard in his act. He also had a non-traditional perspective of having had a career in law enforcement.

Our first conversation was funny and thought-provoking. With Billy D., I fully expect that to be the case again.

Welcome back Billy D. to The Joy of Cruising Podcast.

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Hello, passionate travelers! This is Paul, welcome to this special episode pertaining solely to our 14-Day Kenya & Egypt—Safaris, Great Pyramids & Nile River Cruise bucket list trip. An unforgettable journey through the wilds of Kenya and the treasures of Egypt! Discover the legendary Maasai Mara Natural Reserve, the scene of the annual Great Migration. At Lake Nakuru, contemplate the amazing landscapes and spot diverse birdlife before heading to Egypt to marvel at the Great Pyramids and experience the wonders of the Nile on a 4-night full-board river cruise!

Joining me today is a special guest, world traveler, the star associate in The Joy of Vacation by Dream Vacations travel agency, and I call her Ms. TikTok, my daughter Shornay. Besides keeping me straight in summarizing this amazing trip, she can provide her perspective. I am both jealous of, and proud of her, for having beat me to some bucket list locations—including the continent of Africa, even though I have been traveling for over 40 years.

A couple of years ago Cheryl, my wife, and I, along with Shornay, pursued a brand extension and started The Joy of Vacation travel agency. In our announcement to friends, we stated a vision of someday leading a group to the Motherland, and we are proud to see this come to fruition.

Questions or to book: pthornton@dreamvacations.com

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