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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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St. George's Market in Belfast. s Hill Credit Line: ©Tourism Ireland photographed by Chris Hill

Best Packing Tips! Bring Your Appetite, Patience & Sense of Discovery

By Susan J. Young on Friday, January 5, 2024

Getting ready to travel or cruise? The Meandering Traveler recently blogged about top packing tips from frequent travelers and travel industry executives. But there’s more to packing the right items than eyeballing clothes or shoes. Equally important for travelers is …

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The Chef's Table on AmaKristina, an AmaWaterways vessel on France's Rhone River. This restaurant is complimentary to guests and reservations are "a must." Photo by Susan J. Young during the week of December 21, 2023.

AmaWaterways’ 7-Course Chef’s Table Wows on The Rhone River

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, January 2, 2024

As 2024 begins, The Meandering Traveler is just back from a seven-night AmaWaterways holiday-season cruise from Lyon to Arles, France. Our Rhone River journey on AmaKristina proved a perfect mix of festive activities, shore tours and fabulous cuisine. Certainly, one …

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Indoor pool on Explora I will feature a retractable roof for all-weather use. Photo by Explora Journeys.

New Explora Journeys Unveils Experiences Ashore

By Susan J. Young on Friday, December 29, 2023

The new Explora Journeys may be a good fit if you prefer a luxury ship with a residential-style feel, rather than a traditional cruise experience. Fostering “an ocean state of mind” among guests. Explora Journeys strives for a pampering and relaxed — …

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Emerald Sakara is a new yacht-like cruising beauty. Photo by Emerald Cruises.

Yacht-Like Cruising on the New Emerald Sakara

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Yacht-like cruising appeals to travelers who seek an intimate, highly personalized and luxurious sailing experience. With that in mind, we love the sleek look of the new, 100-passenger Emerald Sakara. That’s the latest addition to Emerald Cruises’ warm-weather yacht fleet. …

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A Tauck escorted tour can take travelers to Old Havana in Cuba. Photo by Tauck.

Tauck Tour! Back To Cuba For 2024 People-to-People Exchange

By Susan J. Young on Friday, December 22, 2023

For effortless, highly inclusive touring during which  travelers just relax and enjoy their trip  — leaving all the nitty gritty “on-vacation” details to an expert — then Tauck is a great choice. But if you’ve “been there, done that” in …

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