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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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Thrills await at the Norwegian Prima's three-level Speedway. Photo by Norwegian Cruise Line.

Norwegian Prima: New Thrills, Top Spaces and The Haven Too!

By Susan J. Young on Friday, September 2, 2022

Another razzle-dazzle new ship, the 3,100-passenger Norwegian Prima, is sailing the ocean blue. As the first of six new Prima-class ships for Norwegian Cruise Line, this vessel offers new spaces, new thrills and, of course, The Haven (an enhanced one …

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The two-level Retreat Sundeck reflects Kelly Hoppen's design vision. Photo by Celebrity Cruises.

Celebrity Beyond: New Ship has Redesigned Luxury Spaces & Simone Biles as Godmother

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, August 30, 2022

A sparkling new, amenity-laden ship — the 3,260-passenger Celebrity Beyond — is now sailing on the high seas during its European launch season. The official christening of the ship and its U.S. debut is coming up this November. So, it seems …

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Viking Saigon has restarted service on Southeast Asia's Mekong River;. The ship's atrium is shown here. Photo by Viking.

10 Top Travel News Tidbits for August 2022, Air, Land, River & Sea

By Susan J. Young on Friday, August 26, 2022

As August winds down, The Meandering Traveler has selected top picks for the month’s “Top Travel News Tidbits.” From restarted Southeast Asia river cruising to a new Ireland accessibility option and the resumption of Sydney-Auckland-New York flights, here are our …

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