{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67f8dc19d5ed0d5b9da68a93/6a42bb6f71668e370622ff29?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Vow Renewal, the Secret Island and Why Kruger Is Calling","description":"<p>In this episode of Cabernet Queens, Matt Morgan and Deb Lee catch up after Matt's tenth anniversary party and surprise vow renewal, swap stories about Deb's recent family trip to a private island in Oxfordshire and look ahead to a packed summer of travel for them both.</p><p><br></p><p>Between a mystery bottle that goes down rather more easily than last week's, the pair cover everything from ugly crying at weddings to malaria tablets, safari outfits and the early plotting of a spontaneous European getaway.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p><strong>Matt's vow renewal was a surprise to everyone.</strong></p><p>Kept secret for weeks, the emotional reveal at his tenth anniversary party left guests and Matt himself in tears, with the night's guitarist providing a standout musical moment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Deb's family island getaway was the trip of the year.</strong></p><p>A surprise organised by her daughter, the private Oxfordshire island slept 22 people across one house, complete with a games room, hot tub, pizza oven and its own boat for supply runs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week's mystery wine is going down far more easily than last week's.</strong></p><p>Both Matt and Deb are enjoying it from the first sip, with neither needing to reach for the sugar pot this time around.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Matt is heading to Kruger National Park for the first time.</strong></p><p>As his biggest selling long haul destination, he is keen to experience it firsthand so he can recommend it with confidence, alongside a Norwegian fjords cruise straight after.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>A Spanish or Italian mini break is already being plotted.</strong></p><p>A spontaneous three night wine and cheese trip is on the cards for Matt and his husband, with planning starting the moment the episode wraps.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Moments</strong></p><p>\"Someone come up to me and said, God, you're an ugly crier.\"&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>\"You literally drive up, park your car and get in a boat to an island.\"</p><p><br></p><p>\"If I was on my own, I'd have the whole bottle.\"&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>\"Shall we do it? Should we do a three nighter?\"</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Cabernet Queens</strong></p><p>Cabernet Queens is the podcast where great wine meets even better stories. Each episode, hosts Matt Morgan and Deb Lee uncork a mystery bottle, share travel tales and take listeners along for the ride.</p><p>Part wine show, part travel podcast, part catch-up between two brilliant friends - grab a glass and drink along.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Get in Touch</strong></p><p>Follow Cabernet Queens and join the conversation:</p><p>Instagram: @cabernetqueens</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, leave a review and share it with your fellow wine and travel enthusiasts.</p>","author_name":"Matt Morgan & Deb Lee"}