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Owner's Suite on Silversea Cruises' new Silver Dawn. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Silver Dawn: 10 Fun Facts about Silversea’s New Ship

By Susan J. Young on Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Last week, The Meandering Traveler merrily sailed along the Iberian Peninsula and witnessed the celebratory christening of the new, 596-passenger Silver Dawn in Lisbon, Portugal. In fact, we were aboard this new Silversea Cruises ship throughout the week as it …

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Orium relaxation room on the new Silver Dawn. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Top Travel News! Our Picks for Air, Land, Sea, March 2022

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, April 2, 2022

  It’s that time again! Let’s dig into the past month’s top travel news, snazzy reveals or simply unique happenings by air, land and sea. In this blog, we’ll highlight announcements made during March 2022. 1. Top Travel News: Americans …

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Heidi Sarna cycles through Thailand. Photo by Heidi Sarna.

Travel Tips: What Travel Writers Do to “Dive Deep,” Create Memories?

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, March 29, 2022

This week, The Meandering Traveler spoke with four notable travel writers, journalists, authors and/or bloggers to learn a bit about their world. We asked for their personal travel tips for our readers. How do they dive deeply into a destination? What …

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Chef Regina Charboneau hosts a number of cruises in 2022 on American Queen Voyages ships. Photo by American Queen Voyages.

American Queen Voyages: Foodie Expert Regina Charboneau

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, March 26, 2022

Affectionately called the “Biscuit Queen of Natchez,” Chef Regina Charboneau, culinary ambassador for American Queen Voyages, knew from early childhood that she wanted to become a chef. “I always loved cooking from the time I was 10 years old,” says …

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Disneyland California Adventure's Wine and Food Festival has returned this month. Photo by Disneyland Resort.

Disneyland Resort: What’s New or Notable in 2022?

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Opened in 1955, the iconic Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, CA, was designed and constructed under the watchful eyes of Walt Disney himself. Today, the park’s rich history and “magical” aura still beckon visitors from across the globe. Geographically speaking, …

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Atlas Ocean Voyages' World Navigator is shown above. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Atlas Ocean Voyages: New, Small Ship CruisesTauck Tours: 5 Best U.S. Vacation Spots?
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By Susan J. Young on Monday, March 21, 2022

When a new cruise line sets sail, is exciting. But it’s may take a bit of time before people understand what the brand is all about. One new, small-ship expedition line, Atlas Ocean Voyages, launched in August 2021, so what’s to …

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Walt Disney World Resort's 50th anniversary celebration. Photo by Disney.

Disney World: Top Five New Attractions for 2022

By Susan J. Young on Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Where can you go within the U.S. but a world away? Where can you enjoy a truly magical vacation? How can you escape to incredible fun? Well, just as with professional athletes who’ve just won the Super Bowl, you might say:  …

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Wonder Dunes, a miniature golf course on Wonder of the Seas. Photo by Susan J. Young

Wonder of the Seas: Family Cruises by Royal Caribbean-Pt. 2

By Susan J. Young on Friday, March 11, 2022

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part series about Royal Caribbean International’s new Wonder of the Seas. In Part 1, we showcased our stateroom, #7308, an Ocean View Balcony Stateroom; the Central Park neighborhood; and specialty dining at …

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Wonder of the Seas. Photo by Royal Caribbean International.

Wonder of the Seas: Family Cruises by Royal Caribbean-Pt.1

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, March 5, 2022

Editor’s Note: This is Part One of a two-part series. For a large family reunion or special multi-generational celebration such as great grandma’s 85th birthday, a mega-ship can deliver robust entertainment, dining, kids’ club and activities to satisfy all. Currently, …

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Travel News: Top Developments February 2022

By Susan J. Young on Monday, February 28, 2022

In this once-monthly feature, The Meandering Traveler picks a potpourri of 10 enticing travel news tidbits revealed during the past month. We hope these will tweak your interest. Some constitute big news, others are simply interesting “news tidbits” about air, …

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