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Love Boat themed cruise is slated by Princess Cruises for August 31, 2024, featuring Jill Whelan and other members of the original Love Boat cast.

New Love Boat Themed Cruise With Jill Whelan & Other Cast Members!

By Susan J. Young on Friday, February 9, 2024

Are you ready to set a course for adventure, love and laughter? Then we have the voyage for you! Princess Cruises just announced a fabulous, new “Love Boat” themed cruise. So, you can set sail with Jill Whelan (Captain Stubing’s …

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Windstar Cruises' Star Breeze in Tahiti. The ship will replace Wind Spirit there in February 2024. Photo by Windstar Cruises.

Windstar’s Tahiti Cruises Now Feature the Luxurious Star Breeze Year-Round

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, February 6, 2024

With 36 years of Tahiti experience, Windstar Cruises this week introduced the all-suite, 312-guest Star Breeze for year-round operations in French Polynesia. So, whatever time of the year you’d like to vacation in the South Pacific, this luxury, motorized ship …

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Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, a top attraction. Photo by Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Republic of Turkiye.

Wish You Had Overnights in EVERY Port? Now, You Can!

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, February 3, 2024

Ever wish a luxury cruise could be more akin to a luxury hotel stay? Hotel guests can arrive at a destination, explore day and night, and often spend two or even three days in one city, before they travel to …

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Bears are a part of the Alaska eco-landscape. Photo at Katmai National Park. Photo by State of Alaska/Chris McLennan.

Alaska Bear Viewing is a Nat Geo “Best of the World 2024” Experience

By Susan J. Young on Wednesday, January 31, 2024

For many travelers eager to see Alaska, the journey is often a “bucket list” trip to see spectacular scenery and wildlife. Many simply can’t wait to spot brown or black bears in the wild. Definitely, Alaska bear viewing is an …

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Viking is doing more than expanding its river fleet. The newest Viking ocean ship, Viking Vela, has floated out and will begin service this month. Photo by Viking.

3 Top Viking News Tidbits! Vesta, New Extensions, 2026 Line-Up!

By Susan J. Young on Friday, January 26, 2024

For loyal past Viking guests or those considering a Viking river, ocean or expedition vacation, here’s the lastest and greatest. The Meandering Traveler presents three Top Viking News Tips! First, Viking plans to name its next ocean vessel Viking Vesta. …

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Giving her top travel picks for three trips to take this year is Rose Morrissey, a Pavlus Travel personal travel planner. Photo by Rose Morrissey.

Top Vacation Picks and Travel Tips by Pavlus’ Rose Morrissey

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, January 23, 2024

In this blog, globetrotter Rose Morrissey, a $10 million sales producer and 20-year Pavlus Travel personal travel planner, happily provides our readers with her “take” on top vacation picks and travel tips for 2024. But first, The Meandering Traveler chats with …

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On a Rhone River rambling, guests headed out from AmaWaterways' AmaKristina to a Beajolais region winery for a tasting. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Rhone River Rambling: Venturing to Beaujolais for Wine Tasting

By Susan J. Young on Friday, January 19, 2024

Considering a cruise on France‘s Rhone River? The Meandering Traveler sailed on a holiday cruise there in December 2023. It’s a lovely region, brimming with ancient sites, vineyards and savory cuisine. So, why not head out for Rhone River rambling …

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Copenhagen is in the top best wellness workcation cities in Europe, according to Icelandair's recent survey. Photo provided by Icelandair.

Icelandair Cites Best Wellness Workcation Cities In Europe!

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Travelers heading out this year or next on a European vacation often are retired, but perhaps still managing a business or doing part-time corporate project work. Other travelers are younger and still fully employed, but have the ability to work …

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Best travel news tidbit! A&K is building a fifth Nile River vessel. Photo by A&K.

Best Travel News Tidbits in the New Year!

By Susan J. Young on Friday, January 12, 2024

Just two weeks into 2024, The Meandering Traveler has sifted through news and developments on the travel scene. Here’s a fun, snapshot “read” about some of the best travel news tidbits by land and sea for the new year ahead! …

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The hauntingly gorgeous icy and snowy scenery of Antarctica. Photo by Susan J. Young.

South to Antarctica! New Ways to Get There Via Lindblad Expeditions

By Susan J. Young on Wednesday, January 10, 2024

What’s “super hot” for cruise travel in early 2024? It’s expedition cruising, and many travelers are choosing a “bucket list” trip to the end of the Earth — a journey to Antarctica, “The White Continent.” Yes, it’s a bit of …

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