Tab Hauser

Victoria Falls, one of the seven wonders of the world, seen here on the Zimbabwe side. Photo by Tab Hauser If you are in Africa doing the safari lodge hop, consider a two-night stay at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. We arrived here from South Africa after spending eight days at two game lodges and before moving on to two more places in Botswana. Visiting the falls was a much-needed break after sitting in 4X4s for much of the previous 10 days and getting up before dawn.

Oceania Allura, described as a floating kitchen with guest rooms. Photo by Tab Hauser If you are a cruiser and a foodie, or just enjoy good food, take your appetite aboard Oceania Allura from Oceania Cruises. To show how serious Oceania and Allura are about cuisine, the ship was christened by Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs program, the first time a culinary brand christened a ship. I spent 12 relaxing days eating my way through this ship. Allura took its maiden voyage on July 18, 2025.

Mesa Arch, one of Canyonlands most popular stops. Photo by Tab Hauser If you have a sense of adventure and own a mid-size or larger SUV, consider exploring the backcountry of Canyonlands National Park in Utah. This park sits near Moab and is adjacent to its famous sibling, Arches National Park. We spent two days on 4×4 roads and added easy hikes. The average visitor sees the park from or close to the paved roads.