Cruise guests often book a pampering spa treatment while sailing the high seas. The good news is that upscale and luxury cruise lines offer incredible spa and wellness complexes. So, spa enthusiasts can choose from a treasure trove of pampering …
Are you a loyal past guest of Viking‘s ocean voyages? Or perhaps you’ve never sailed on this upscale cruise line but are curious about its ocean cruise itineraries? Either way, we invite you to check out the new Viking cruises …
For the first time, Tauck will set sail on a “Christmas Markets” river cruise in France. In 2025, the 98-passenger Sapphire will operate five departures of “The Seine: Holiday Magic” itinerary. “This holiday river adventure will begin in Paris,” says …
A few weeks ago, The Meandering Traveler dined at the new “Chef’s Table” experience that unfolds in the S.A.L.T. Lab on board Silversea‘s 728-passenger Silver Nova. Our firsthand look at this experience is below, but first, let’s talk a bit about …
With 2025 just over a month away, The Meandering Traveler has identified several new 2025 or 2026 cruise experiences on global oceans and rivers. From themed cruises to new ports of call and creative itineraries, here are three new cruising …
Ready to sail along a storied waterway brimming with ancient historical sites? Then head for Egypt’s Nile River. What’s enticing is that two new, 82-passenger Viking ships have just launched. Earlier this week, the Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek were officially …
In 2025, Tauck will introduce a new nine-day “Music of America” escorted tour from Nashville, TN, to New Orleans, LA. Music lovers can trace the roots of country music, blues, jazz, rock and roll, and more. They’ll also spend time …
As September 2024 draws to a close, some travelers may be wishing they’d taken an Alaskan cruise this past summer. But while the season in America’s Last Frontier is over for most cruise lines, it’s the perfect time to get …
What’s become a hot trend in themed voyages this year? It’s the growth of solar eclipse cruising. In the latest development, ultra-luxury Seabourn has unveiled two new Solar Eclipse cruises exploring Northern Europe and the Mediterranean in late summer 2026. Here’s the …
Ever dreamed of taking a “bucket list” vacation to South Africa? We’d love to take Micato Safaris’13-day “Jewels of Southern Africa.” Travelers will explore both Cape Townand Johannesburg, plus head out to view wildlife on safari in the Phinda Private …
