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Oceania Marina: Lobster tail entree in Red Ginger specialty restaurant. Photo by Susan J. Young

Oceania Marina: Grand Dining Room & Red Ginger

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Fine dining is a good reason to look at Oceania Cruises, which prides itself on a strong gastronomy focus. This week, The Meandering Traveler is aboard a 10-day Baltic region cruise on the 1,238-passenger Marina.  Last week, we talked about …

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Tauck's guests receive their own Tauck-guided shore excursions in ports of call, such as Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, as shown in the photo above. Photo by Tauck.

Tauck Adds New 2023 Silversea Luxury Cruises (New York-Quebec City)

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, August 11, 2022

Hey, Tauck enthusiasts! Here’s a great new small-ship cruising option close-to-home for fall 2023. It’s a further expansion of Tauck’s North American offerings and an expansion of its Silversea Cruises‘ partnership. Tauck will offer six departures of a new 13-day …

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Oceania Marina Penthouse Suite, #10032, Ultra Tranquility Bed and living area off to right. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Oceania Marina: Tips, Tidbits & Look at #10032, Penthouse Suite

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, August 9, 2022

The Meandering Traveler boarded Oceania Cruises 1,238–passenger Marina last Sunday for the 10-day “Northern Realms” voyage from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Stockholm, Sweden. We’re sailing this week and early next week too. We’ll share personal tips and tidbits about this cruise …

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The sites of Istanbul, Turkiye, are featured in the film, "Taken 2." Photo by Susan J. Young

Travel to the Movies: Roman Holiday, Notting Hill and Mr. Ripley

By Susan J. Young on Friday, August 5, 2022

Travelers who visit Europe — such fascinating cities as Rome, Monte Carlo, Venice, London or Istanbul — often recall famous movies filmed there. The trip is often impetus to re-view a famous flick, such as “Roman Holiday,” or alternatively, to …

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Travel to the movies in Greece, recalling sites and sounds of Mama Mia. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Mamma Mia! Travel to the Movies in Greece, Belgium, Spain and Beyond

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Nothing creates wanderlust quite the way seeing destinations across the globe in a hit movie does. From seeing Greece in “Mamma Mia!” to perusing the waterways of Bruges, Belgium, and viewing “Girl with the Pearl Earring” in Amsterdam, movie goers say: …

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Field of Dreams premium shore experience in Dubuque, IA, will allow American Queen Voyages' guests to enjoy the Field of Dreams premium shore excursion. Photo by Travel Dubuque.

Best Travel News July 2022: Our Top 10 Includes California River Cruise, Kevin Costner Baseball Diamond & More

By Susan J. Young on Friday, July 29, 2022

  Looking back to what’s happened in July 2022 in the travel world, here are our picks for the month’s best travel news and tidbits. So, come along and see what’s new or upcoming. 1. California River Cruise? Yes, ACL …

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The Britannia Restaurant on Queen Mary 2 exudes elegance, Art Deco styling and an aura of the Golden Age of Cruising. Photo by Cunard.

Frank Sinatra to Meryl Streep: Cunard’s Past Guest Lists Impress. But QM2’s Transatlantic Voyage is the Big Star!

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Founded in 1840 by Samuel Cunard, Cunard Line has an incredible, storied history. As for notable guests, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, George Takei, Meryl Streep and many other celebrities all sailed with the line in the …

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For pooches, the dog days of summer can mean traveling to Europe in style on Cunard's Queen Mary 2. Photo by Cunard Line.

Dog Days At Sea: Elizabeth Taylor & Now You Pampering Your Pooch on Cunard!

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, July 21, 2022

Want to visit London or other parts of the United Kingdom on vacation, but can’t bear to leave your cherished Fido or Fluffy behind? Well, during the “dog days” of summer and during late spring or early fall too, you …

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Silver Endeavour will set sail for Silversea Cruises in November 2022; it's the former Crystal Endeavor. Photo by Silversea Cruises.

Crystal Endeavor Sold to Silversea. To Sail Again as Silver Endeavour

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, July 19, 2022

  Antarctica here we come! We’re happy to report that Crystal Endeavor, the former Crystal Cruises’ expedition ship, has a new home – with Silversea Cruises. Starting in November 2022, this nearly new expedition ship will begin sailing as Silver Endeavour. …

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Insignia is one of Oceania's R-class ships. The ship will sail to Eastern Canada in 2024. Photo by Oceania Cruises.

3 Best Oceania Cruises That We’d “Love to Take”

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, July 14, 2022

When it comes to sailing the ocean blue, The Meandering Traveler  is ready for upscale Oceania Cruises. So, here are our picks for the three best Oceania voyages that we’d love to take in 2024. Yes, we admit that it …

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