A trip to Rome just wouldn’t be complete without a historical excursion or two. So, how does a traveler even begin to choose a starting point? Well, in today’s blog, The Meandering Traveler chooses six of Rome’s best ancient sites …
Susan J. Young
If you love river cruising but also like vacations longer than a week, AmaWaterways has new offerings. The luxury river line is debuting new European combination cruises for 2025. This new “Grand” series of 14-night itineraries, includes “Grand Seine & …
One of the non-human stars of the 2018 movie, “Crazy Rich Asians,” was Singapore’s glittery, spectacular 2,200-room Marina Bay Sands. Hotel guests have amazing views from its 56-floor Sky Observation Lounge and 57th-floor Infinity Pool. For those seeking premium or …
If you love nightly cruise line entertainment — and particularly high-quality production or musical shows — then there’s an enticing option on the horizon. Ultra-luxury Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled plans for four new production shows aboard its newest …
If you’re a Viking cruise loyalist or just curious about this upscale line and thinking of “trying it,” here’s one fantastic voyage that The Meandering Traveler suggests that you consider. It’s Viking Octantis’ 15-day “Great Lakes Collection” sailing between Toronto, …
Foodies who love small-ship cruising will likely appreciate this news: A trio of James Beard Foundation-affiliated guest chefs will sail with Windstar Cruises on three 2024 themed culinary cruises. Chefs Omar Anani, Tanya Holland and Loryn Nalic will bring their regional …
Ready for a relaxing Hawaii or French Polynesia vacation but need more time to plan? Oceania Cruises just may have your ticket to paradise. The upscale line plans seven new summer 2025 sailings in the South Pacific on the 670-guest …
There’s definitely something fishy about this cruise line move! Yep, but it’s great news. Holland America Line is launching a new, global fresh fish program — sourcing fresh fish from 60 ports across the globe. In fact, the cruise line …
Whether sailing “the ocean blue” or heading ashore during a port call, luxury cruisers love exploring “traditions.” Sometimes, cruise guests simply watch, other times they participate. It’s all about taking a deep dive into local culture! So, today’s Experiential Pavlus …
When it’s time to pack your bags for vacation, do you dread the task? Certainly, everyone has his or her own personal approach to luggage and packing tasks. That said, The Meandering Traveler asked seven veteran travel industry “road warriors” …