Last week, The Meandering Traveler looked at the “Best Ancient Sites in Rome,” providing a snapshot look at six of our favorites. Now, in this follow-up piece, we’re giving history buffs and archaeological fans 10 “More Top Ancient Roman Sites” …
Susan J. Young
With Thanksgiving just a month away, “gobble, gobble,” the clock is ticking. Is a tasty turkey feast with family or friends on the horizon? Or, would you prefer a travel getaway or beach vacation? Need some ideas? Here’s the latest …
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 …
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 …