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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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Viking Osiris debuts on Egypt's Nile River, one of a growing fleet of Nile vessels. Photo by Viking.

Lord Carnarvon Christens New Viking Osiris, Viking Orders 2 More Nile River Ships

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Viking is expanding on Egypt’s Nile River by ordering two more Nile River vessels.  The news surfaced this week as Viking executives, Egyptian government officials and invited guests attended the christening of the new Viking Osiris on the Nile River in …

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Pictured (left to right): President of Avalon Waterways Pam Hoffee; Godmother Meredith Vieira; Ship Captain Ambrose Manolache. The trio are shown at the christening of the Avalon View in 2022 on the Danube River. Photo by Avalon Waterways.

Avalon Waterways: What’s New? Another River Vessel, Active Tours, Asia Restart

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, August 20, 2022

As 2022 winds down and we look ahead to 2023 and beyond, let’s check out what’s new at Avalon Waterways. Here are five developments to pique your interest. We believe these also deliver interesting “intel” about one river cruise line’s …

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Oceania Marina: Lobster tail entree in Red Ginger specialty restaurant. Photo by Susan J. Young

Oceania Marina: Grand Dining Room & Red Ginger

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Fine dining is a good reason to look at Oceania Cruises, which prides itself on a strong gastronomy focus. This week, The Meandering Traveler is aboard a 10-day Baltic region cruise on the 1,238-passenger Marina.  Last week, we talked about …

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Tauck's guests receive their own Tauck-guided shore excursions in ports of call, such as Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, as shown in the photo above. Photo by Tauck.

Tauck Adds New 2023 Silversea Luxury Cruises (New York-Quebec City)

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, August 11, 2022

Hey, Tauck enthusiasts! Here’s a great new small-ship cruising option close-to-home for fall 2023. It’s a further expansion of Tauck’s North American offerings. Plus, it’s an expansion of its Silversea Cruises‘ partnership. Tauck will offer six departures of a new …

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Oceania Marina Penthouse Suite, #10032, Ultra Tranquility Bed and living area off to right. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Oceania Marina: Tips, Tidbits & Look at #10032, Penthouse Suite

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, August 9, 2022

The Meandering Traveler boarded Oceania Cruises 1,238–passenger Marina last Sunday for the 10-day “Northern Realms” voyage from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Stockholm, Sweden. We’re sailing this week and early next week too. We’ll share personal tips and tidbits about this cruise …

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