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Tauck has eliminated or sizably reduced single supplements on many voyages for 2023. Photo by Tauck.

Fantastic Solo Travel News! Tauck Cuts/Reduces Single Supplements

By Susan J. Young on Friday, October 7, 2022

Hooray for Tauck! The veteran tour operator has waived single supplements for stays in all Category 1 European riverboat cabins for 2023. That makes solo travel more affordable and easier on nearly 250 Tauck river cruise departures next year. Also, …

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Viking Octantis' Finse Terrace; sister ship Viking Polaris will have the same feature. Photo by Viking.

Sparkling New Cruise Ships! What’s Launching in 4th Quarter 2022

By Susan J. Young on Monday, October 3, 2022

New cruise ships are launching at a fast pace. It’s hard to keep up! Given the proliferation of new oceangoing vessels, The Meandering Traveler today begins a three-part series about the upcoming debut of those sparkling new ships. In this …

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The new Four Seasons Yachts will offer ultra-luxurious accommodations, public spaces and 1:1 guest-to-crew service ratio. Photo by Four Seasons Yachts.

Top Travel News and Tidbits for September 2022

By Susan J. Young on Friday, September 30, 2022

As September 2022 draws to a close, The Meandering Traveler picks its top highlights and tidbits in the travel industry for the month. From the new Four Seasons Yachts to Viking’s second expedition ship and Virgin Atlantic joining the Star …

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Transport Canada has eased COVID-19 regulations for foreign visitors. Photo by Destination Vancouver/Sea Vancouver/B. Caissie

Transport Canada! Thanks for Easing Border Crossings

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The world is beautiful and, thankfully, it’s becoming easier to navigate! Are you ready for a much-needed vacation? Thanks to Transport Canada, for instance, for eliminating Canada’s “process-focused,” pre-travel, COVID-19-era requirements. Japan, Barbados and others also have joined the rapidly …

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Lions resting in the Kenyan countryside. Photo by Peter Githaka, Copyright by PG_SafariPhotography, provided by Micato Safaris.

Micato Private Safaris: Luxury Camps, Amazing Wildlife, Stellar Service

By Susan J. Young on Sunday, September 25, 2022

Listening to wild lions roaring and watching graceful giraffes amble along the Serengeti, travelers booking Micato Private Safaris will love being in the midst of African eco-adventure. In fact, they’ll likely return home telling everyone that their journey into Africa …

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Holland America Line will sail a 94-day "Grand Australia and New Zealand" voyage in 2024. Photo by Holland America Line.

Ahoy, “Down Under!” Cruises and Tours Head to Australia and New Zealand

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, September 20, 2022

After several years, travel to Australia and New Zealand is “back” and in a big way. Cruise lines are eagerly returning to the “Down Under” region, thanks to eased tourism restrictions. For instance, earlier this month, Holland America Line announced …

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American Empress is among the small ships sailing the Columbia and Snake rivers of the Pacific Northwest. It's shown here near The Dalles. Photo by American Queen Voyages.

Welcome to The Dalles! River Cruising along the Columbia and Snake Rivers

By Susan J. Young on Friday, September 16, 2022

At the Oregon Trail’s western end, The Dalles, OR, was an 1800s-era hot spot in the quest for Pacific Northwest expansion. Back in the day, the Columbia and Snake rivers delivered adventure at best, a dangerous ordeal at worst. Pioneers, soldiers, trappers, …

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Spectacular Mount St. Helens as seen from Johnston Ridge. Photo by American Queen Voyages

Small Ship Cruises on the Columbia and Snake Rivers of the Pacific Northwest

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Sailing the Columbia and Snake rivers of the U.S. Pacific Northwest region delivers a scenic journey close to home. Travelers on small ship cruises can “follow in the footsteps” of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806), also known as the …

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Iceland offers tremendous natural beauty -- from volcanoes to waterfalls, glaciers and geysers. Press photo provided by Inspired by Iceland/Promote Iceland.

The Best Globus Escorted Tours That We’d Love to Take!

By Susan J. Young on Friday, September 9, 2022

As the year winds down, The Meandering Traveler  has picked the five best Globus escorted tours that we’d love to take in 2023! They take travelers to the Iberian Peninsula; Alberta, Canada; Iceland; the southern U.S.; and Italy. We selected …

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This new blue tram ride will take visitors to Pigeon Key. Photo by Florida Keys & Key West CVB.

Florida Keys: 10 Quirky, Fun Things to See and Do!

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, September 6, 2022

  Driving on a road trip from Miami to Key West in the Florida Keys is akin to visiting another country. The “vibe” and “feel” of the vacation evolves as visitors keep driving southward along the 113-mile-long Florida Overseas Highway. …

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