Dreaming about sailing away on an exotic river cruise, a USA river sailing, an ocean or river voyage in Europe or an expedition cruise to North American lakes? All are doable on Viking. So, come along for our personal picks …
Monthly Archives: January 2022
In a new monthly feature, The Meandering Traveler has picked a potpourri of 10 enticing travel announcements for January 2022. Some are big news, others simply unique or interesting “news tidbits” about air, land and sea travel. 1. New Global …
What’s new in Alaska for 2022? Well, it’s clear that this year the “Last Frontier” is a travel “hot spot.” Been there before? Well, for those heading “North to Alaska” this year, there’s much new and enticing whether by land …
Sailing the Mississippi River is a Mark Twain-like experience, right? Well, it often is if you’re sailing on American Queen Voyages‘ flagship, American Queen. As the largest steamboat ever built, that river vessel sports an 1880s-era, Victorian flair. But if …
In an exciting fleet announcement on Tuesday, American Cruise Lines (ACL) unveiled its initial plans for “Project Blue.” Let’s just say this new project should tweak the interest of luxury travelers. That’s particularly true for those who’d love to cruise …
Creating the “perfect” vacation is all about matchmaking. While no two vacations are like, more importantly, people aren’t “cookie cutter” either. So, what’s the best approach for customizing your trip? First, select the right vacation match — one that’s dovetails …
What’s the secret of customizing your trip? How do you “make it your own”? How do you avoid the dreaded “cookie cutter” experience? The good news is that travelers don’t have to be a magician. You can easily customize your …
Behind the scenes for Holland America Line’s culinary offerings is an invaluable “secret sauce,” the affable Rudi Sodamin, master chef and chairman of the line’s Culinary Council. His enthusiastic passion for life, food and people is evident at every turn. …
