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Norse International Airways has begun low-cost flights from the U.S. to Oslo, Norway. Photo by Norse International Airways.

10 Best Travel News Tidbits & Happenings for June 2022

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, June 28, 2022

What’s new on the travel front? Our picks for June 2022’s “Best Travel News Developments and Tidbits” range from a soon-to-open tunnel for viewing Niagara Falls to a new international airline flying from the U.S. We also cover the sale …

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Crystal Serenity is one of two ships purchased by A&K Travel Group and Heritage (Manfredi Lefebvre). Cruises will start in 2023 and this ship will homeport at Port Everglades again in November 2024. Photo by Susan J. Young.

2 Crystal Ships & Name Sold to A&K and Lefebvre

By Susan J. Young on Friday, June 24, 2022

Loyal past guests of Crystal Cruises were incredibly sad and in disbelief earlier this year as the ultra-luxury brand ceased operations. In the wake of parent Genting Hong Kong’s financial woes, two classic Crystal ships, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, …

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Star Pride is sailing the Mediterranean this summer. Photo by Judi Cuervo.

5 Best Features: Windstar’s Revitalized Star Pride

By Susan J. Young on Monday, June 20, 2022

Do you desire a luxury cruise but prefer a truly relaxed, friendly, casual onboard aura? Then, talk with your travel advisor about small-ship Windstar Cruises. In June 2022, The Meandering Traveler sailed on the line’s revitalized/lengthened Star Pride (photo above …

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The Technik Museum in Speyer, Germany and its Lufthansa 747 display. Photo by Technik Museum.

“Museum Hopping” for Cruisers: The Rhine River’s Top 10 Museums

By Susan J. Young on Wednesday, June 15, 2022

  Are you a river cruiser who loves art? Or, do you have a passion for museums or immersing yourself in local culture and heritage? Then, let’s go “museum hopping” within one of Europe’s most popular river cruising regions. Check …

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Tauck's Emerald is shown docked in Lyon, France. Photo by Tauck.

Yippee! CDC Drops “Return-to-U.S.-by-Air” COVID-19 Test Rule

By Susan J. Young on Monday, June 13, 2022

Hot Off the Presses: “The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Drops One Onerous U.S. Entry Requirement!” Effective June 12, 2022, Americans no longer must present a pre-flight, negative COVID-19 test to an airline prior to their international …

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The original Pacific Princess, long gone from the fleet but forgotten by "Love Boat" fans. Photo by Princess Cruises.

Love Boat Memories: Jill Whelan (Vicki) Offers Cruise Insight-Pt.2

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, June 9, 2022

From 1977 to 1986, Americans by the millions tuned into a Saturday night of TV viewing by watching “The Love Boat.” Viewers watched the shipboard lifestyle of cruise guests and became familiar with “the crew.”  Appearing weekly were: Captain Merrill …

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The original Love Boat cast. Photo by Princess Cruises.

Celebrating “The Love Boat” w/ Jill Whelan, aka “Vicki, Capt. Stubing’s Daughter-Pt1

By Susan J. Young on Monday, June 6, 2022

From 1977 to 1986, tuning into “The Love Boat” on TV was a favorite American past-time. For many consumers, each of the 250 prime-time ABC episodes delivered an hour of pure escapism. Most notably, this comedy-drama show showcased the cruise …

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A highlight of many Great Lakes cruises is a scenic boat ride up close to Niagara Falls. Photo by Susan J. Young.to by Susan J. Young

Great Lakes 101: Top Itineraries, Ships, Ports-Part 2

By Susan J. Young on Friday, June 3, 2022

The Great Lakes conjur up imagery of dramatic scenery, vibrant cities, gorgeous islets, eco-adventure, quaint small towns, fantastic museums and other cultural or heritage activities.  Many consumers book their cruise to see thundering Niagara Falls or soak up the romantic …

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Holland America's new flagship, Rotterdam, is shown under a rainbow at the Port of Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The cruise line now offers many deals with Black Friday savings. Photo by Holland America LIne.

Top 10 Best Travel Happenings & News in May 2022

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, May 31, 2022

It’s that time again! The Meandering Traveler has picked its “Top 10 Best Travel Happenings & News” for May 2022. Some are big news announcements. Others are enticing product moves, revealing research findings or new travel services. So, without further …

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American Queen Voyages' Ocean Navigator is shown docked at Detroit, MI, during a Great Lakes cruise. Photo by American Queen Voyages.

Great Lakes 101: Facts & Cruise Tidbits for Travelers
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By Susan J. Young on Friday, May 27, 2022

  What cruise region is “super hot” this summer? Yes, Alaska is highly popular, and so are America’s rivers. But we’re talking about an entirely different region — the Great Lakes of North America. Also called the Laurentian Great Lakes, …

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