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Packing For A Viking Ocean Cruise: What NOT To Pack

November 24, 2019

Featured• TIPS

Best Escape From Paris: Take the Fast Train to Lyon

May 25, 2018

Friday night at Frau Gerolds Brau Garten in Zurich

FOOD & WINE

Frau Gerolds Brau Garten: An urban oasis in Zurich

May 13, 2018

The colorful and less than subtle facade of the Paul Bocuse Restaurant

FOOD & WINE

Monsieur Paul: Remembering the man and our most memorable meal

January 22, 2018

Maine lobster tagliatelle with leeks, arugula and chervil butter

FOOD & WINE

Holiday brunch at Gotham Bar and Grill: Celebrating a first

December 19, 2017

View of the sky through the Gilded Cage (Credit: Jerome Levine)

DESTINATIONS• TRAVEL SCOOPS

Public Art Fund brings artist and activist Ai Weiwei to New York

November 14, 2017

Houseboats on one of the scenic canals in Amsterdam

CRUISES

Amsterdam to Nuremburg on Avalon Expression: An “Active Discovery” River Cruise

October 14, 2017

The Lodge at Woodloch: A four-season resort

HOTELS & SPAS

The joys of a of mother-son spa trip at the Lodge at Woodloch

October 10, 2017

Regent Seven Seas Mariner in Lisbon (Credit: Jerome Levine)

CRUISES• TRAVEL SCOOPS

How mature travelers can choose the right cruise

May 24, 2017

City view from our window at the Hampton Inn Times Square Central

DESTINATIONS

A Spontaneous staycation in New York City

May 15, 2017

TRAVEL SCOOPS

GettingOnTravel (GOT): A new destination for the over-50 traveler!

May 2, 2017

View of the countryside from one of the two portas in San Gusme

DESTINATIONS• FELL IN LOVE WITH

San Gusme: Serendipitously finding the most charming small town in Italy

April 30, 2017

Culinary cruising: Marina in the Cayman Islands

CRUISES

Oceania Marina – Culinary cruising in the Caribbean

March 15, 2017

DESTINATIONS

Creating A Travel Bucket List

March 2, 2017

FOOD & WINE

Tantalizing Tastes of Texas: Fort Worth and Dallas

December 15, 2016

Main Dining Room on Holland America Line Koningsdam

CRUISES

Holland America Line Koningsdam: A new look and great cuisine

December 3, 2016

DESTINATIONS• FELL IN LOVE WITH

Eataly NYC Downtown: A quick trip to Italy

November 20, 2016

BOOKS & GEAR

Travel as a family affair: An interview with Andy Steves

November 9, 2016

Suzanne Stavert and Irene S. Levine at Kykuit

DESTINATIONS• FELL IN LOVE WITH

Visiting Kykuit: A Memorable House Museum in the Hudson Valley

October 26, 2016

FOOD & WINE

Cooking grilled Portuguese chouriço at home

October 12, 2016

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Irene is a regular contributor to Forbes Travel/ Read her most recent stories by clicking the links.

Trump Replaces Tri-State Quarantine Threat With CDC Travel Advisory
Source: Irene Levine | Published: March 28, 2020 - 10:26 pm
Coronavirus Aid Bill Could Be Lifeline For Travel Advisors
Source: Irene Levine | Published: March 25, 2020 - 5:47 pm
Why Cruise Lines Should Be At The End Of The Bailout Line
Source: Irene Levine | Published: March 24, 2020 - 9:49 am
Supporting Tour Guides During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Source: Irene Levine | Published: March 16, 2020 - 2:19 pm
Viking Suspends All River And Ocean Cruises
Source: Irene Levine | Published: March 12, 2020 - 9:49 am
Basque Country: Sampling Cheese, Wine And Tradition
Source: Irene Levine | Published: March 11, 2020 - 7:30 am
Governor Announces Change In New York State Travel Insurance
Source: Irene Levine | Published: March 8, 2020 - 1:56 pm

Looking for Irene S. Levine’s travel writing? This is the place! (Click here for more about me and this site.) You can also find many of my articles on Forbes.com and other online publications. I’m the publisher and editor of GettingOnTravel, the only multi-authored online magazine for the over-50 luxury traveler, written by a team of 45 talented writers. To stay up-to-date with my life and 140-character ramblings, follow me on both of my Twitter feeds: @MoreTime2Travel, @IreneLevine, and @GettingonTravel.