Celebrating its 50th anniversary soon, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will introduce a new river vessel, new Danube River itineraries, more Mystery Cruises and a 50-night Rivers of the World Journey during 2026. Here’s the rundown on what’s new and how …
Travelers sailing on an ultra-luxury ship often love an “evening out on the ship.” Good to know? Ultra-luxury Regent Seven Seas Cruises is elevating its onboard entertainment. Six new Regent Seven Seas shows are debuting on ships in 2025! Look …
Note to Readers: This is the first in a series of upcoming blogs focused on solo travel. More travelers are heading out “solo” on the high seas or global rivers. So, The Meandering Traveler asked two top cruise industry executives …
If you’ve sailed the Lower Mississippi River between New Orleans, LA, and Memphis, TN, you’re not alone. Mississippi River cruises are not only close to home for many Americans but they’re also highly popular. But did you know that the …
What’s ancient and modern at the same time? Where can travelers gaze at incredible ancient artifacts nestled in a cutting-edge, modern architectural structure? That’s the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Atop the Giza plain, this new attraction isn’t simply a museum. Instead, …
Happy New Year to all our readers! We wish you all the best in the coming year! So, what’s ahead for top 2025 travel trends? For a few fun, factoids, The Meandering Traveler looks at one of the top results …
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 …
