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| With the rollout last week of Covid-19 vaccinations in the U.S. and ongoing advancements in testing, domestic river and small-ship operators are increasingly optimistic about the year ahead. River cruise editor Jeri Clausing spoke with American Queen Steamboat Co. CEO John Waggoner about his company's newest timeline as well as the expansion plans of its parent company, the Hornblower Group. John Waggoner Q: 2020 was a chaotic year for domestic travel companies, with a lot of almost-restarts. How are things looking for a return to sailing in 2021? A: We were going to operate in November and...

Jeri Clausing The rollout of Covid-19 vaccine programs and advancements in testing are fueling renewed optimism about a return to river cruising in 2021. While a weak appetite for long-haul travel and ongoing travel restrictions could push the start of European river cruising for Americans into the summer, domestic operators say they are currently moving ahead with plans to sail again in March. "Things are changing so quickly," said John Waggoner, founder and CEO of American Queen Steamboat Company. "We have rapid testing, the vaccine, so we do see a light at the end of the tunnel. We know it...

Jeri Clausing Pandemic-era travel has been all about getting outdoors and as far away from others as possible. And New Mexico has long offered many easy ways to get far off the beaten path. With just 2 million people in what is the fifth-largest state, the Land of Enchantment has a diverse range of remote mountain, desert and broken mesa landscapes that offer a range of outdoor activities. What's always been largely missing, however, has been luxury offerings that capitalize on those beautiful wide open spaces. But that's changing. Ted Turner in recent years has opened two of his three vast N...

| With its proximity to the U.S. and lack of pretravel Covid-19 tests and other entry requirements, Mexico took an early lead this year in tourism recovery. The CDC, however, recently warned travelers not to visit. Senior editor Jeri Clausing spoke with Los Cabos Tourism managing director Rodrigo Esponda and asked him whether the warning and a recent surge in cases globally have impacted his outlook for the year ahead. Rodrigo Esponda Q: When we last spoke, you were very optimistic. And an October report from the flight booking tracking firm ForwardKeys showed Los Cabos was the only place in ...

Jeri Clausing One of the biggest trends coming out of the pandemic has been what I like to call the luxification of luxury travel. Whether it's adventure companies, four-star players or long-standing traditional luxury tour operators, most are upping their game in order to meet the demands of post-pandemic travelers looking for the privacy and safety of higher-end accommodations over a bargain. Among those expanding their luxury offerings is the active travel company Backroads, which has just announced five new small group adventure tours in North America featuring less-traveled destinations ...