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Articles by Beverly McLean

About Beverly McLean
Beverly McLean, CTC, is affiliated with Covington Travel and can be reached at 757-286-5233 or e-mail BeverlyM@covtrav.com.
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The ultimate South Africa safari: Encountering the Big Five in the wild

July 19, 2023 Beverly McLean 0

As the bright African sun lifts above the horizon, an untamed world awakens, brimming with anticipation and countless wonders. This is the realm of my South Africa safari, where every moment promised a breathtaking encounter [Read More…]

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Seven hidden gems of North America you need to visit in May

April 13, 2023 Beverly McLean 0

North America is a vast continent with a plethora of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. While our home continent has countless well known tourist destinations, discovering those that are less frequented but no less [Read More…]

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Luxury vacation travel is a hot ticket

January 27, 2023 Beverly McLean 0

Now that we’ve turned the page on the challenges and restrictions of the last two years, luxury vacation travel is surging. The post-pandemic term coined for this phenomenon is “revenge travel.” We want to spend [Read More…]

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Favorite destinations for fall travel inspiration

September 21, 2022 Beverly McLean 0

I’ve always been a fan of fall vacations. My birthday is in November, so I enjoy using that as an excuse for a trip (as if anyone really needs an excuse!). I love a Caribbean [Read More…]

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Villa vacations are popular

June 21, 2022 Beverly McLean 0

I am beyond happy to report that TRAVEL IS BACK! And in a big way. After two years of lockdowns and border controls, fear and isolation, the world is reopening and people are making up for [Read More…]

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Antarctica: Exploring an untamed land

March 23, 2022 Beverly McLean 0

My anticipation began mounting the moment I confirmed my reservations to Antarctica. In February, I would be fulfilling my dream of setting foot on my seventh continent.  Most of the vast area remains untouched and [Read More…]

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The Rhine River is ideal for a first European river cruise

December 27, 2021 Beverly McLean 0

I have long been a fan of ocean cruising, but last fall I sailed on my first river cruise on the Rhine River. It is Europe’s longest river, beginning as a glacial drip high in the [Read More…]

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Why you need a travel advisor now more than ever

October 25, 2021 Beverly McLean 0

Thankfully, with vaccine rollouts earlier this year, travel has begun a steady rebound. My own re-entry into travel mirrored the experiences of many other travelers. At first, I felt the safest driving to the Smokey [Read More…]

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Is this your year to visit the white continent?

July 26, 2021 Beverly McLean 0

As COVID-19 vaccination rates rose this year, travel came roaring back from a virtual yearlong standstill. Because most of us consider travel and vacations a mental health necessity, being homebound for more than a year [Read More…]

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National Heritage Areas benefit us

April 26, 2021 Beverly McLean 0

As coronavirus vaccinations get into more arms, the pent-up desire to travel is bursting at the seams, although the pandemic has shifted some of our travel preferences. Now, more travelers prefer natural settings with plenty [Read More…]

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Visit an authentic president’s residence in Virginia

January 21, 2021 Beverly McLean 0

Virginia is the birthplace of the most U.S. presidents — eight in total. Six of those Virginian presidents’ residences are open to guests. In honor of President’s Day this month, why not step back in time and [Read More…]

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10 U.S. cities that make you feel like you’re in Europe

November 12, 2020 Beverly McLean 0

Many of us have felt the sting of the pandemic curtailing European vacations this year. At the time of writing, most of Europe is still restricted for non-essential American travel, but if you are craving [Read More…]

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