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    Belmond Hotels’ magical Mallorca island getaway

    By Pavlus Traveler on Sunday, December 12, 2021

    A dream spot for escaping from reality By Patti Pietschmann, Travel Diva It was love at first sight when my husband and I went to Mallorca two decades ago. The Spanish island exudes a fantasy island charm with beautiful beaches, …

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    Silversea greets the Dawn in Italy

    By Pavlus Traveler on Sunday, November 21, 2021

    A new mystical Muse class ship is born By Patti Pietschmann, Travel Diva First came the Muse, then the Moon and now the Silver Dawn.  A trio of exquisite luxury sister ships born at Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy, to …

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    Maui becomes paradise for a price, patience and prudence

    By Pavlus Traveler on Friday, November 19, 2021

    A first hand look at  Valley Island’s changing landscape By Patti Pietschmann, Travel Diva We’ve been in Maui two weeks now and it’s as wonderful as ever but more expensive. Seems the verdant Valley Island is inching its way to …

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    Silversea Cruises launches wellness program inspired by ancient Rome

    By Pavlus Traveler on Sunday, November 14, 2021

    Otium dedicated to optimum wellness By Patti Pietschmann, Travel Diva   Passengers sailing on  Silversea’s Silver Dawn  in spring 2022 are in for a extra big treat–the debut of  the Otium  spa–  a bacchanal of well being.   The name  derives …

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    Last minute Halloween hacks for ghost seekers and leaf peepers

    By Pavlus Traveler on Monday, October 25, 2021

    There’s still time to plan fall forays By Patti Pietschmann, Travel Diva   Halloween is less than a week away.  How are you celebrating the Day of the Dead? Maybe some simple leaf peeping plus visits to spooky spots? Read …

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    Crystal extends vaccine requirement through 2022 on all cruises

    By Pavlus Traveler on Monday, September 20, 2021

    Making cruises safer for all Continuing to help keep passengers and crew safe from contracting Covid19, Crystal Cruises is extending its requirement for proof of vaccinations through December 2022. This is particularly beneficial for folks who enjoy going ashore  hassle-free  …

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    Crystal river cruises that will rock your boat

    By Pavlus Traveler on Wednesday, September 1, 2021

    The most luxurious riverboats rolling By Patti Pietschmann, Travel Diva Crystal Cruises  riverboats are as extraordinary as the luxury cruise operator  itself. Each of of its stylish ships feature butlers, fine food and sophisticated service.  And,   Life on board each  …

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    Princess reveals new deployment for Diamond Princess

    By Pavlus Traveler on Tuesday, August 18, 2020

    Grandiose ship moving out of Japan to South America and Antarctica By Patti Pietschmann, Travel Diva Princess Cruises announced last week it was taking the Diamond Princess out of Asia.  Today the line revealed the new destinations. As you might …

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    Hawaii Gov. extends 14-day visitor quarantine to combat Covid19 spread

    By Pavlus Traveler on Wednesday, May 20, 2020

    Aloha spirit at its low as Islands suffer low tourism and visitor frustration Patti Pietschmann, Travel Diva Swaying palm trees, white sand beaches, heady scents of plumeria and vibrant rainbows normally welcome visitors  Hawaii’s archipelago paradise. But anyone going to …

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    Covid19 continues to bring change as mandatory masks become the new ‘normal’ on Delta

    By Pavlus Traveler on Friday, May 1, 2020

    Crew and passengers must keep noses and mouths from terminal to taxing and disembarkation By Patti Pietschmann Travel Diva It was bound to happen. Airlines are beginning to require face masks for everybody to be worn in the check-in lobby, …

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