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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo by Silversea Cruises.

Silversea’s New Grand South America Voyage

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Ready for a grand voyage to a southern continent on a snazzy new, ultra-luxury ship? Then the Silversea new 71-day “Grand Voyage” to Central and South America in 2024 should tweak your interest. Setting sail on January 4, 2024, the new 728-passenger Silver …

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Explora Journeys' Explora I. Photo by Explora Journeys.

Luxury Travel: Explora I on the Horizon

By Susan J. Young on Friday, February 4, 2022

It’s always exciting when a new cruise line takes to the water. On the horizon for a 2023 launch is a new luxury-lifestyle brand, Explora Journeys. It promises a pure luxury travel experience. Yes, it’s a cruise line, but its officials …

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Viking Osiris on the Nile. Photo by Viking.

Five Viking Cruises We’d Love to Take!
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By Susan J. Young on Saturday, January 29, 2022

Dreaming about sailing away on an exotic river cruise, a USA river sailing, an ocean or river voyage in Europe or an expedition cruise to North American lakes? All are doable on Viking. So, come along for our personal picks …

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Rendering of Viking Octantis. Photo by Viking.

News Tidbits: Top Developments-January 2022

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, January 27, 2022

In a new monthly feature, The Meandering Traveler has picked a potpourri of 10 enticing travel announcements for January 2022.  Some are big news, others simply unique or interesting “news tidbits” about air, land and sea travel. 1. New Global …

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Black bears in Alaska. Photo by Mike Lessley.

North to Alaska: What’s New in 2022?

By Susan J. Young on Wednesday, January 26, 2022

What’s new in Alaska for 2022? Well, it’s clear that this year the “Last Frontier” is a travel “hot spot.” Been there before? Well, for those heading “North to Alaska” this year, there’s much new and enticing whether by land …

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Living room and adjacent dining area for Loft Suite. Photo by Susan J. Young.

American Duchess: Loft Suite PHOTOLOGUE

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, January 22, 2022

Sailing the Mississippi River is a Mark Twain-like experience, right? Well, it often is if you’re sailing on American Queen Voyages‘ flagship, American Queen. As the largest steamboat ever built, that river vessel sports an 1880s-era, Victorian flair. But if …

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Project Blu ship as viewed from the starboard side. Rendering by American Cruise Lines.

Project Blue: ACL’s New Hybrid-Catamarans
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By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, January 18, 2022

In an exciting fleet announcement on Tuesday, American Cruise Lines (ACL) unveiled its initial plans for “Project Blue.” Let’s just say this new project should tweak the interest of luxury travelers. That’s particularly true for those who’d love to cruise …

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Water sports unfold from the marina of SeaDream Yacht Club's ships. Photo by SeaDream Yacht Club

Customizing Your Trip: 10 Easy Ways – Part 2

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, January 13, 2022

Creating the “perfect” vacation is all about matchmaking. While no two vacations are like, more importantly, people aren’t “cookie cutter” either. So, what’s the best approach for customizing your trip? First, select the right vacation match — one that’s dovetails …

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Learning to cook paella or tapas or to create another culinary specialty is a great way to customized the cruise experience to your personal interests. Photo by Globus.

Customizing Your Trip : 10 Easy Ways (Part 1)

By Susan J. Young on Sunday, January 9, 2022

What’s the secret of customizing your trip? How do you “make it your own”?  How do you avoid the dreaded “cookie cutter” experience? The good news is that travelers don’t have to be a magician. You can easily customize your …

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Rudi Sodamin: “Secret Sauce” for Holland America’s Cuisine

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Behind the scenes for Holland America Line’s culinary offerings is an invaluable “secret sauce,” the affable Rudi Sodamin, master chef and chairman of the line’s Culinary Council. His enthusiastic passion for life, food and people is evident at every turn. …

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