Luxury river cruises take travelers directly into the heart of a region. So, guests easily can get up close to and learn about local culture, heritage, eco-beauty and lifestyle. It’s truly easy to mix and mingle with the locals. So, …
As February gets underway, Pavlus Travel & Cruise, Inc., has identified five major 2026 travel trends shaping consumer vacation planning this year. These trends are based on client inquiries and booking patterns for January 2026 when Pavlus’ sales were up more …
It’s February, the heart of the cruise industry’s annual Wave Season. Simply put, it’s the best time of the year for cruise deals. So, The Meandering Traveler checks out one enticing new Wave Season promotion by Viking. Separately, other luxury …
The way to a guest’s heart on a luxury cruise vacation often comes down to several factors. Certainly, “the destination” rules. So do top suites and pampering guest service. For many guests, though, it’s all about the cuisine! So, here …
In a sparkling celebration at PortMiami late last week, Windstar Cruises’ new 224-passenger Star Seeker was christened by Libby Anschutz, daughter of Windstar’s owner Phil Anschutz. On site for the christening event, Pavlus Travel’s Meandering Traveler toured the ship, took in …
Ready to see zebras, lions, elephants and giraffes in the wilds of Africa? Building on its 25 years of African safari experience, Tauck is now introducing some shorter safaris to complement its existing portfolio of 11 different safari experiences. “So, …
Readers: We’ll get to the suite life news in a moment. But first, here’s some major BREAKING NEWS from Oceania Cruises: On January 7, 2026, Oceania announced that starting immediately, the cruise line will “exclusively” welcome guests ages 18 and …
As 2025 draws to a close and 2026 begins, it’s a great time for reflection about travel. Look for two happenings in the world of cruise travel — one tonight on New Year’s Eve and another tomorrow on New Year’s …
Santa has brought two early holiday presents for cruise enthusiasts! In a cruise ship update, Windstar Cruises‘ new Star Seeker has launched, while Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess has emerged from a drydock with new spaces. (Shown in the rendering above, …
Counting the days to 2026, it’s fun to look back at 2025’s cruise highlights. Thanks to Holland America Line for releasing these fun cruise trends and factoids about the year in review. Check them out! (Photo of a Holland America …
