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Travel to the movies in Greece, recalling sites and sounds of Mama Mia. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Mamma Mia! Travel to the Movies in Greece, Belgium, Spain and Beyond

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Nothing creates wanderlust quite the way seeing destinations across the globe in a hit movie does. From seeing Greece in “Mamma Mia!” to perusing the waterways of Bruges, Belgium, and viewing “Girl with the Pearl Earring” in Amsterdam, movie goers say: …

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Field of Dreams premium shore experience in Dubuque, IA, will allow American Queen Voyages' guests to enjoy the Field of Dreams premium shore excursion. Photo by Travel Dubuque.

Best Travel News July 2022: Our Top 10 Includes California River Cruise, Kevin Costner Baseball Diamond & More

By Susan J. Young on Friday, July 29, 2022

  Looking back to what’s happened in July 2022 in the travel world, here are our picks for the month’s best travel news and tidbits. So, come along and see what’s new or upcoming. 1. California River Cruise? Yes, ACL …

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The Britannia Restaurant on Queen Mary 2 exudes elegance, Art Deco styling and an aura of the Golden Age of Cruising. Photo by Cunard.

Frank Sinatra to Meryl Streep: Cunard’s Past Guest Lists Impress. But QM2’s Transatlantic Voyage is the Big Star!

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Founded in 1840 by Samuel Cunard, Cunard Line has an incredible, storied history. As for notable guests, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, George Takei, Meryl Streep and many other celebrities all sailed with the line in the …

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For pooches, the dog days of summer can mean traveling to Europe in style on Cunard's Queen Mary 2. Photo by Cunard Line.

Dog Days At Sea: Elizabeth Taylor & Now You Pampering Your Pooch on Cunard!

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, July 21, 2022

Want to visit London or other parts of the United Kingdom on vacation, but can’t bear to leave your cherished Fido or Fluffy behind? Well, during the “dog days” of summer and during late spring or early fall too, you …

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Silver Endeavour will set sail for Silversea Cruises in November 2022; it's the former Crystal Endeavor. Photo by Silversea Cruises.

Crystal Endeavor Sold to Silversea. To Sail Again as Silver Endeavour

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, July 19, 2022

  Antarctica here we come! We’re happy to report that Crystal Endeavor, the former Crystal Cruises’ expedition ship, has a new home – with Silversea Cruises. Starting in November 2022, this nearly new expedition ship will begin sailing as Silver Endeavour. …

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Insignia is one of Oceania's R-class ships. The ship will sail to Eastern Canada in 2024. Photo by Oceania Cruises.

3 Best Oceania Cruises That We’d “Love to Take”

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, July 14, 2022

When it comes to sailing the ocean blue, The Meandering Traveler  is ready for upscale Oceania Cruises. So, here are our picks for the three best Oceania voyages that we’d love to take in 2024. Yes, we admit that it …

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These Holland America chefs prepared fresh Alaska seafood and fish for guests on every Alaska cruise. Photo by Holland America Line.

HAL Debuts New Alaska Seafood Dishes By Chef Ethan Stowell

By Susan J. Young on Monday, July 11, 2022

Yum, yum. Pass the halibut please. Foodies will love that Holland America Line is introducing several new fresh Alaska seafood dishes in partnership with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (AMSI). Chef Ethan Stowell has created three new savory seafood dishes. …

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Antique aircraft -- often flyable -- are displayed at WAAAM. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Take-Off to Flight Heritage: Best Aviation Museums-Pt. 2

By Susan J. Young on Friday, July 8, 2022

  If flight fits your fancy, come along with The Meandering Traveler as we showcase our picks for the “Best Aviation Museums in the U.S-Part 2” Of course, if you haven’t read Part 1 first, covering numbers 1-7,  you can …

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An adult Galpagos Penguin is shown in Galapagos waters with a snorkeler. Photo copyrighted by Michael S. Nowlan.

Small-Ship Galapagos Cruise: Spotting Wildlife Wonders

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Straddling the Equator 600 miles off the South American coast, the remote Galapagos Islands of Ecuador offer wildlife and marine life found nowhere else on Earth. For adventure-minded travelers, a great way to explore this archipelago is on a small-ship …

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Blue Angels aircraft inside the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, FL. Photo by Visit Florida.

Best Aviation Museums in the U.S.-Part 1

By Susan J. Young on Friday, July 1, 2022

  On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright successfully completed their first aircraft flight at Kitty Hawk, NC. So, it’s amazing to consider that only 116 years later, nearly 39 million airline flights took off across the globe in …

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