Luxury river cruises take travelers directly into the heart of a region. So, guests easily can get up close to and learn about local culture, heritage, eco-beauty and lifestyle. It’s truly easy to mix and mingle with the locals. So, …
It’s February, the heart of the cruise industry’s annual Wave Season. Simply put, it’s the best time of the year for cruise deals. So, The Meandering Traveler checks out one enticing new Wave Season promotion by Viking. Separately, other luxury …
The way to a guest’s heart on a luxury cruise vacation often comes down to several factors. Certainly, “the destination” rules. So do top suites and pampering guest service. For many guests, though, it’s all about the cuisine! So, here …
In a sparkling celebration at PortMiami late last week, Windstar Cruises’ new 224-passenger Star Seeker was christened by Libby Anschutz, daughter of Windstar’s owner Phil Anschutz. On site for the christening event, Pavlus Travel’s Meandering Traveler toured the ship, took in …
Readers: We’ll get to the suite life news in a moment. But first, here’s some major BREAKING NEWS from Oceania Cruises: On January 7, 2026, Oceania announced that starting immediately, the cruise line will “exclusively” welcome guests ages 18 and …
Santa has brought two early holiday presents for cruise enthusiasts! In a cruise ship update, Windstar Cruises‘ new Star Seeker has launched, while Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess has emerged from a drydock with new spaces. (Shown in the rendering above, …
Holland America’s Zuiderdam is back in service with a fresh look and new features following a two-week drydock in the Bahamas. Most notably, the 1,964-passenger Vista-class ship now sports a redesigned Crow’s Nest. It also has more oceanview staterooms, new …
Egypt is highly desired as a travel destination for luxury travelers in 2025 and beyond. This month, Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) announced an agreement with Egyptian shipbuilder The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.) for construction of …
Tauck has unveiled five enticing new European river cruises for 2027 as well as two new riverboats. “This announcement was driven by exceptional demand for Tauck’s river cruising vacations as well as strong year-over-year growth,” says Shelby Steudle, president, Pavlus …
What’s new, fun or fantastic in the world of luxury travel and cruising? Heading into the last seven weeks of the year, we’re excited to showcase seven top travel news happenings or resources for 2026 or beyond. So, let’s dive …
