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My First Solo Land Trip: Authentic Caribbean Meal in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

SIG the Solo Cruiser
SIG the Solo Cruiser
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👁️ 3K views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 32:06
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I flew to St. Vincent and the Grenadines for my first solo land trip.

Write it down on your list of places that you need to visit.

The key to cooking is to cook with love.

It's not pillow if it doesn't have peas in it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Write down St. Vincent and the Grenadines as a place to visit.
Cook with love and take pride in your meals.
When making pilow, ensure peas are included for authenticity.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Difficulty adjusting to cruise ship food as a Caribbean personTroy shares that he had a hard time with the fried food on ships and often ate only one meal a day, suggesting that Caribbean travelers might need to seek out local meals or adjust expectations.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is an authentic Caribbean meal in St. Vincent and the Grenadines?
QHow do you cook traditional pilow?
QWhat is it like to travel solo to St. Vincent?

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#travel #traveling #solotravel #over50 ✈️🌴 My very first solo land trip took me to the beautiful island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines — and who better to guide me than my Caribbean brother, Troy? I first met Troy when he was a comedy host on Carnival Cruise Line, always encouraging guests to come visit his island. So I took him up on his offer! For seven days, I explored St. Vincent, not just as a tourist, but as family. Troy, his mom, his daughter Aya, and my Caribbean sister Lorie welcomed me into their homes with open arms. And the highlight? A home-cooked Caribbean meal: Pelau. 🇻🇨🍲 While cooking together, Troy shared conversations about Caribbean culture, food traditions, and even what life was like eating crew meals compared to the flavors of home during his cruise ship days. 👉 In this video, you’ll see: What it’s like to experience St. Vincent on a solo land trip How Pelau is prepared as a classic Caribbean comfort food Behind-the-scenes cruise crew life stories from Troy’s perspective The warmth of Caribbean hospitality and culture 💬 Have you ever tried Pelau or visited St. Vincent? Drop a comment — I’d love to hear your experience! 🚢 If you’re new here, I’m Cheryl — aka SIG the Solo Cruiser. I share solo cruising, luxury travel, and cultural adventures to inspire you to explore the world confidently — whether you’re traveling solo or with others. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more solo travel and cruise adventures! ____________________________ Want to support my mission to inspire solo cruising? Buy me a coffee! buymeacoffee.com/sigthesolocruiser 👷🏽‍♀️SOLO & TRAVEL SAFETY PRODUCTS: 1. Kyss Bag: http://bit.ly/3ZPm0kW ------------------------------------------- GROUP CRUISES: 1️⃣ EXPLORA II Group Cruise: https://tinyurl.com/mrpvfd9k 2️⃣ EXPLORA III Group Cruise: https://tinyurl.com/y7khx38t ALL Group Cruises Information: https://sigcruiser.com/travel-with-sig 3️⃣ BOOK WITH ME: Request a Cruise Quote from Travel with SIG: https://tinyurl.com/twxwtynw ____________________________ BOOK YOURSELF FOR ADDITIONAL PERKS OR DISCOUNTS: 💻 VIRGN VOYAGES CRUISES: https://bit.ly/3DAkrQs 💻 BOOK EXCURSIONS: Viator Excursion: https://tinyurl.com/4j3s7wub ________________________________ ⭐️ EMAIL Signup for Travel Tips and Exclusive Deals!: https://bit.ly/4ftG2HL Questions? Email me: cheryl@travelwithsig.com 🌟Join this channel for exclusive content and perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNMluanxMoiCVma3qT9Hcwg/join _______________________________ 🍾HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT MY WORK: ✅Watch, Like, Comment, & Subscribe ✅YouTube Thanks button ✅ Join my Channel Membership to Support My Misson of Encouraging New Cruisers to Solo Cruise or Solo Travel! _________________________________ ➡ CONNECT WITH ME: 👑 Email: cheryl@eleveexperiences.com ⭐️ Connect with me on Instagram and TikTok: sigcruiser ________________________________ ➡Cruise Kibitz Podcasts: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCATI2RmROvO545efh6rCoOw CHANNEL MEMBERS: @teamreesetravels @YourFavoriteCouple @solocruisingandmore @SeeItWithC @EvolvingwithEtta Kimberly Cooper MsDeeDee Krystle M @heymrsparker Renee Dominguez Lisa Webb @MHFamilyAdventures Regina Gladney Regina Davis Jody Stancliff Ro Deb65 62 Johnnie Brown-Harris Keshia H PathofAncient Lee Davis @PovertytoParadise Disclosure: If you apply and are approved for a Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card using my referral link, I may receive a referral bonus from American Express. This referral is intended for friends, family, and acquaintances. Please know you're under no obligation to use the link, but if you do—thank you for supporting my travel adventures! **Disclaimer: Cheryl Cooper participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com.